Scalp a ticket

Do whatever you have to do to get in a Bama game. They are an awesome experience

Enjoy the Game

With the band playing Sweet Home Alabama and the 90,000+ crowd rocking it is sure to be fun

Celebrate

Win or Lose Tuscaloosa will be going crazy on any big game weekend

Checkout the Bama Campus

Walk around the campus and soak it in

The Chimes on the Quad

The Chimes on the Quad are a great meeting place

The President's Mansion

This beautiful home is right on campus

University of Alabama

It’s the most remote spot of all of the NASCAR venues. The wildest two weekends of the nearly 10 month NASCAR season can be summed up in one word. “Dega!” It has often been compared to Mardigras, only instead of New Orleans, it takes place on thousands of uninhabited acres in central Alabama. No bull, you should bring some Mardi-gras style beads. It may not be the best scenery in the world, but you will see more than you could ever want. This is one to leave the women and children you love, and also the faint of heart at home.

Girls of the SEC

Most sports websites have at some point ranked the SEC schools in terms of hot girls, well now it is my turn. I feel that my list will be much more precise due in a large part to the 8 years of research I have poured into this article. My five years at UGA, followed up by three in Atlanta, and now 6 months in Nashville at Vanderbilt puts me in a unique position to really give an accurate portrayal.

Let's Wear a Purple Pimp Suit to an LSU Game!

If you have ever been to a LSU football game, in Baton Rouge or otherwise, you might see a recurring outfit either in the stadium or while tailgating. I am talking about the purple pimp suits that these people wear. What the heck is up with that? I mean, your colors are already the super tough purple and yellow, so why go and make yourself look even more foolish by wearing a purple pimp

Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn

600 Harper Lee Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 41.724" N, 87° 31' 22.4868" W

Hampton Inn University is THE place to stay on football weekends but usually requires you to stay both Fri. and Sat. nights.

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Red Shed

509 13th Ave

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 39.474" N, 87° 33' 16.3152" W

This bar is a newcomer to the Strip scene. Known for its toughness on IDs (i.e., if you have a fake, don’t even try to get in), The Red Shed is a cool little spot that sits directly behind Eagens (and if you don’t know where Eagen’s is, it’s cool – no one else does either). If you are in the mood to kick it outside, this bar offers outside seating.

Innisfree

Innisfreepub

521 Greensboro Ave

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 34.596" N, 87° 34' 5.304" W

If you are wanting a more low-key night, where the “mature” older crowd hangs, then this is the bar for you. But arrive to this bar early, because if you fail to heed this warning, you will be standing up for quite some time. This bar is too small for its population, hence why it will be getting a nice upgrade in the near future. Aside from offering a great “Irish car bomb” shot, this the place to go if you desire to hear some dude whaling on an acoustic, singing “that” playlist (which inevitably includes some Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, and Jack Johnson). Checkou

The Legacy

The Legacy

1215 University Blvd

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 36.5148" N, 87° 32' 58.3944" W

If you are looking for quality musical entertainment, The Legacy offers talented musicians for your viewing pleasure on an almost-nightly basis.

Bear Trap

1137 University Blvd

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 35.8092" N, 87° 32' 54.564" W

There is a restaurant on top of it on the roof that has great food and a 102 inch projection TV. It is awesome to be able to sit outside on the roof and watch over the strip. The bar scene is great here too. As of fall 2008, this has definitely become one of the main places to go out in T-Town. It will be packed with students every night of the weekend. Here is a link to the University’s paper write-up:

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Gallette’s

1021 University Blvd

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 34.668" N, 87° 32' 48.1884" W

What can one say about Gallettes, other than it is perhaps the most glorious
establishment of all time.

The is no grand façade to greet you when you arrive

Jupiter Bar and Grill

Jupiter's

1307 University Blvd

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 37.5732" N, 87° 33' 4.0392" W

Two large rooms where bands play and they sometimes show movies. Jupiter's has great food and is a cool place to hang out.

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The Houndstooth

The Houndstooth

1300 University Blvd

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 37.4976" N, 87° 33' 3.6468" W

Houndstooth has been named one of the best sports bars in America. They have tons of TVs, great food and an array of beers. If you get tired of spitting game then grab a few buddies and enjoy all the bar sports you could want with darts and pool tables on either side of the huge wrap around bar.

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Bar Scene Overview

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 22.7052" N, 87° 31' 38.082" W

If you are an Alabama fan, who loves having an adult beverage (or five) after watching the Crimson Tide destroy an SEC West opponent at Bryant Denny Stadium (hereinafter “BDS”), or just a fan of good times, then the Tuscaloosa bar scene is the place for you. With two distinct night-life areas, both the Strip and Downtown Tuscaloosa provide a plethora of venues for you to get your party on. Some of these venues are low-key, while others will leave you with a need for Goody’s headache powder and a tall glass of water the next day.

Fraternity Parties

Fraternity Ln

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 35.5752" N, 87° 32' 19.9608" W

These are some of the biggest and wildest parties in the South East. There is an Old Row and a New Row, both of which are home to parties with hundreds of students almost every weekend. The houses are all really large and have rooms for bands inside and out. One thing that is different here is you are allowed to bring in beer to the houses which ensures the parties will be crazy.

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Buffalo Phil’s Wings

1149 University Blvd

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 35.9172" N, 87° 32' 55.1508" W

Buffalo Phil's is a good place to eat to cool atmosphere. Not surprisingly they have delicious wings that come coated in Mild, Hot, X-Hot, XX –Hot, Garlic, BB-Q, Teriyaki, or Honey Mustard sauces. They also have burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

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Bear Trap

1137 University Blvd

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 35.8092" N, 87° 32' 54.564" W

There is a restaurant on top of it on the roof that has great food and a 102-inch projection TV. It is awesome to be able to sit outside on the roof and watch over the strip. Here is a link to a write-up in the University’s paper, Crimson White.

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Mugshots

511 Greensboro Ave

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 34.9236" N, 87° 34' 5.43" W

The best burgers in T-Town. Mugshots is a huge restaurant and bar that is famous for their half-pound burgers served on a sourdough bun. The two-story restaurant is located in Downtown and is a great place to go. It will definitely be packed on any home game weekend. On Wednesday night they have karaoke and $0.25 pitchers of beer.

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Hokkaido

528 15th St E

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 11' 51.1296" N, 87° 31' 46.2396" W

Very similar to Shogun where they cook the food right in front of you. Checkout: Hokkaido.

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Iguana Grill

Ste 430, 1800 McFarland Blvd E

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 11' 37.644" N, 87° 31' 36.9984" W

Iguana Grill is a great new Tex-Mex restaurant in Tuscaloosa. The interior has a very unique design with walls that look like they are covered in crackled glass and bright colors throughout. They have great chips and salsa to start the meal off and all of the other food is delicious too.

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Dreamland Bar-B-Que

5535 15th Ave E

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 9' 26.5824" N, 87° 31' 0.6672" W

Dreamland is by far the most famous place to eat in Tuscaloosa. It was started in 1958 and ships their famous southern Ribs all over the country. The restaurant has a very casual, deep-south feel and you will leave with a very full stomach. Top off your meal with some homemade cobbler or some Georgia Pecan Pie.

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Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

320 W. Bryant Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL

United States

33° 12' 21.1284" N, 87° 32' 23.4636" W

Hotel Capstone is on campus probably about a mile from the stadium and its actually right across the street from the practice field.

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Tailgating on the Quad

One of the coolest things to do while visiting Bama is to tailgate on the Quad. Every game day there will be thousands of tailgates set-up and enough alcohol to flood the town. The atmosphere is classy with flat screen TV’s and elaborate tailgates everywhere you look.

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Alabama Football Game

Last year was Alabama’s rise back to being a prominent team on a national level. They have recently expanded Bryant Denny stadium and made a gorgeous entrance on the campus side. Going to a game is an awesome experience and you will see college football tradition at its finest. The band will play “Sweet Home Alabama” and the crowd will go nuts.

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The University of Alabama Overview

The University of Alabama

Founded in 1831, UA is the flagship university of the University of Alabama System

The Campus

The A Day Game at Alabama - 2012

If you are a Bama fan, wish you were, or just want to head to T-Town for an awesome weekend then this is the time to go. The Crimson Tide had a great season last year as they rose back to being a top competitor at a national level.
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This is the biggest event of the spring at Bama and draws fans from all over the South. It is very similar to going to a Bama game during the fall except for one major difference, everyone everywhere you look is a Bama fan.

Birmingham Crawfish Boil

This is one of the biggest events in the South and draws college students from all the surrounding areas. Students from Auburn and Alabama frequent the event as something to do when school lets out. It is fun for students not only because of the delicious crawfish, but the huge party that goes on all day. Some of the biggest bands in the country even come to entertain the screaming crowd.

History of the Event

Location Subsection

The University of Alabama

Founded in 1831, UA is the flagship university of the University of Alabama System

The Campus

Landmarks include the President's Mansion, the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, and Denny Chimes, a campanile equipped with a 25-bell carillon, all of which are located on or near the Quad, the central green on campus. The Quad lies roughly at the geographic center of the campus. On-campus cultural facilities include the Paul Bryant Museum, the Alabama Museum of Natural History, the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, and the Frank M. Moody Music Building, which houses the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra.

Greek Life

The University today recognizes 48 social Greek letter organizations. An unknown number of unofficial fraternities and sororities also exist. Three governing boards oversee the operations of the Greek organizations: the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Association, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Over one quarter of undergraduates at Alabama are now members of a social Greek letter organization.

The number of Greek men has more than doubled since 2002 to almost 2,500 for the fall of 2008 with fifteen fraternities now recording memberships of more than one hundred. For the fall 2008 over 3,500 females or 30% of undergraduate females were in a social sorority at UA. Following 2008 fall recruitment, almost all Panhellenic sororities participating through all rounds had potential new member class sizes of 80 or more; nearly all Panhellenic sororities also now have more than 200 total members.

Football

The University of Alabama football program is the most nationally-known of all Alabama's intercollegiate athletics programs. Started in 1892, it is one of the oldest and most tradition-rich football programs in the country. The team has won 21 SEC titles and 12 national championships in major polls. They are also known for sayings like

"Hey Auburn! Hey Auburn! Hey Auburn! We just beat the hell out of you! Rammer jammer, yellow hammer. Give 'em hell, Alabama!"

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Alabama Football Game

Last year was Alabama’s rise back to being a prominent team on a national level. They have recently expanded Bryant Denny stadium and made a gorgeous entrance on the campus side. Going to a game is an awesome experience and you will see college football tradition at its finest. The band will play “Sweet Home Alabama” and the crowd will go nuts.
Tailgating on the Quad

One of the coolest things to do while visiting Bama is to tailgate on the Quad. Every game day there will be thousands of tailgates set-up and enough alcohol to flood the town. The atmosphere is classy with flat screen TV’s and elaborate tailgates everywhere you look.

Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone is on campus probably about a mile from the stadium and its actually right across the street from the practice field.
Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn University is THE place to stay on football weekends but usually requires you to stay both Fri. and Sat. nights.

Birmingham Crawfish Boil

This is one of the biggest events in the South and draws college students from all the surrounding areas. Students from Auburn and Alabama frequent the event as something to do when school lets out. It is fun for students not only because of the delicious crawfish, but the huge party that goes on all day. Some of the biggest bands in the country even come to entertain the screaming crowd.

History of the Event
The A Day Game at Alabama - 2012

If you are a Bama fan, wish you were, or just want to head to T-Town for an awesome weekend then this is the time to go. The Crimson Tide had a great season last year as they rose back to being a top competitor at a national level.
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This is the biggest event of the spring at Bama and draws fans from all over the South. It is very similar to going to a Bama game during the fall except for one major difference, everyone everywhere you look is a Bama fan.

Dreamland Bar-B-Que

Dreamland is by far the most famous place to eat in Tuscaloosa. It was started in 1958 and ships their famous southern Ribs all over the country. The restaurant has a very casual, deep-south feel and you will leave with a very full stomach. Top off your meal with some homemade cobbler or some Georgia Pecan Pie.
Iguana Grill

Iguana Grill is a great new Tex-Mex restaurant in Tuscaloosa. The interior has a very unique design with walls that look like they are covered in crackled glass and bright colors throughout. They have great chips and salsa to start the meal off and all of the other food is delicious too.
Hokkaido

Very similar to Shogun where they cook the food right in front of you. Checkout: Hokkaido.
Mugshots

The best burgers in T-Town. Mugshots is a huge restaurant and bar that is famous for their half-pound burgers served on a sourdough bun. The two-story restaurant is located in Downtown and is a great place to go. It will definitely be packed on any home game weekend. On Wednesday night they have karaoke and $0.25 pitchers of beer.
Bear Trap

There is a restaurant on top of it on the roof that has great food and a 102-inch projection TV. It is awesome to be able to sit outside on the roof and watch over the strip. Here is a link to a write-up in the University’s paper, Crimson White.
Buffalo Phil’s Wings

Buffalo Phil's is a good place to eat to cool atmosphere. Not surprisingly they have delicious wings that come coated in Mild, Hot, X-Hot, XX –Hot, Garlic, BB-Q, Teriyaki, or Honey Mustard sauces. They also have burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

Fraternity Parties

These are some of the biggest and wildest parties in the South East. There is an Old Row and a New Row, both of which are home to parties with hundreds of students almost every weekend. The houses are all really large and have rooms for bands inside and out. One thing that is different here is you are allowed to bring in beer to the houses which ensures the parties will be crazy.
Bar Scene Overview

If you are an Alabama fan, who loves having an adult beverage (or five) after watching the Crimson Tide destroy an SEC West opponent at Bryant Denny Stadium (hereinafter “BDS”), or just a fan of good times, then the Tuscaloosa bar scene is the place for you. With two distinct night-life areas, both the Strip and Downtown Tuscaloosa provide a plethora of venues for you to get your party on. Some of these venues are low-key, while others will leave you with a need for Goody’s headache powder and a tall glass of water the next day.
The Houndstooth

Houndstooth has been named one of the best sports bars in America. They have tons of TVs, great food and an array of beers. If you get tired of spitting game then grab a few buddies and enjoy all the bar sports you could want with darts and pool tables on either side of the huge wrap around bar.
Jupiter Bar and Grill

Two large rooms where bands play and they sometimes show movies. Jupiter's has great food and is a cool place to hang out.
Gallette’s

What can one say about Gallettes, other than it is perhaps the most glorious
establishment of all time.

The is no grand façade to greet you when you arrive
Bear Trap

There is a restaurant on top of it on the roof that has great food and a 102 inch projection TV. It is awesome to be able to sit outside on the roof and watch over the strip. The bar scene is great here too. As of fall 2008, this has definitely become one of the main places to go out in T-Town. It will be packed with students every night of the weekend. Here is a link to the University’s paper write-up:
The Legacy

If you are looking for quality musical entertainment, The Legacy offers talented musicians for your viewing pleasure on an almost-nightly basis.
Innisfree

If you are wanting a more low-key night, where the “mature” older crowd hangs, then this is the bar for you. But arrive to this bar early, because if you fail to heed this warning, you will be standing up for quite some time. This bar is too small for its population, hence why it will be getting a nice upgrade in the near future. Aside from offering a great “Irish car bomb” shot, this the place to go if you desire to hear some dude whaling on an acoustic, singing “that” playlist (which inevitably includes some Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, and Jack Johnson). Checkou
Red Shed

This bar is a newcomer to the Strip scene. Known for its toughness on IDs (i.e., if you have a fake, don’t even try to get in), The Red Shed is a cool little spot that sits directly behind Eagens (and if you don’t know where Eagen’s is, it’s cool – no one else does either). If you are in the mood to kick it outside, this bar offers outside seating.

Let's Wear a Purple Pimp Suit to an LSU Game!

If you have ever been to a LSU football game, in Baton Rouge or otherwise, you might see a recurring outfit either in the stadium or while tailgating. I am talking about the purple pimp suits that these people wear. What the heck is up with that? I mean, your colors are already the super tough purple and yellow, so why go and make yourself look even more foolish by wearing a purple pimp
Girls of the SEC

Most sports websites have at some point ranked the SEC schools in terms of hot girls, well now it is my turn. I feel that my list will be much more precise due in a large part to the 8 years of research I have poured into this article. My five years at UGA, followed up by three in Atlanta, and now 6 months in Nashville at Vanderbilt puts me in a unique position to really give an accurate portrayal.
Talladega Days and Nights

It’s the most remote spot of all of the NASCAR venues. The wildest two weekends of the nearly 10 month NASCAR season can be summed up in one word. “Dega!” It has often been compared to Mardigras, only instead of New Orleans, it takes place on thousands of uninhabited acres in central Alabama. No bull, you should bring some Mardi-gras style beads. It may not be the best scenery in the world, but you will see more than you could ever want. This is one to leave the women and children you love, and also the faint of heart at home.

Top Events

SAE Boxing Tournament

March 8, 2012 7:00 pm

Knoxville, TN

SAE Boxing tourney is one of the oldest and largest fraternity events in the country.

The three day event attracts 3,000+ students from all over the south east. It has been going on annually for the last 28 years occurring in the last week of February or the first couple weeks of March. In 2012, SAE Boxing Tournament is March 8th, 9th, and 10th. The tickets are $15 a night or $35 for the 3 nights and the proceeds normally raise over $70,000 for charity.
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Double Decker Arts Festival at Ole Miss

April 23, 2012 10:00 am

Oxford, MS

The Double Decker Arts Festival is definitely the most exiting weekend at Ole Miss in the spring. “Taking its name from the town's authentic double decker bus imported from England in 1994, the festival brings together visitors and residents alike for a daylong celebration of music, food, and the arts held on the picturesque Courthouse Square of Oxford Mississippi.” Double Decker has been known to draw more than 50,000 people in attendance; making it another Mississippi spring day that you cannot miss!

Charity Bowl at Ole Miss

April 2, 2012 3:00 pm

Oxford, MS

Want to see overweight, out of shape High School Heroes strap back on the pads? How about beautiful sorority girls competing for the cheerleading championship?

St. Patty's Day in Baton Rouge

March 17, 2012 10:00 am

Baton Rouge, LA

The St’ Patty’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge is one of the biggest St’ Patty’s day celebrations in the country and a great reason to head to LSU for a weekend. The parade starts at 10:00 A.M. on March 14th, 2009 and will be a rocking party all day long.

The A Day Game at Alabama - 2012

April 14, 2012 3:00 pm

Tuscaloosa, AL

Volapalooza

April 24, 2012 6:00 pm

Knoxville, TN

Volapalooza is a free concert hosted at Fiji Island in Fraternity Park at The University of Tennessee. This annual event normally takes place at the end of the school year and draws about 1,000 UT students for the night of fun. In the past the All Campus Events committee has been able to bring in some pretty big bands like Ben Folds, Cake, and Dashboard Confessional.

A Week of Concerts - Row Week - Arkansas

April 30, 2012 9:49 pm

Fayetteville, AR

Row Week at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Each spring, a phenomenal music opportunity draws thousands to the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville campus. Students gather just before finals to celebrate and enjoy a variety of music from country to urban to hip-hop and more.

UVA: Springfest 2010

March 26, 2012 12:00 pm

Charlottesville, VA

UVA SPRINGFEST 2011 on Nameless field

UVA Springfest is one of the biggest events hosted at UVA each year. It is a huge concert held at Nameless field in late March or early April. They have had some great acts in the past like Ben Folds and Ok Go. They have not announced who they have this year yet, but continue to check back here or post it in the comments if you find out.

Vanderbilt Rites of Spring

April 20, 2012 2:00 pm

Vanderbilt’s Rites of Spring concert, or “Rites” as VU students like to call it, is an annual concert series hosted on campus to celebrate…you guessed it…the start of spring.

It is hosted on Alumni Lawn which also plays host to Vanderbilt Graduation and other large events. It is the perfect area because it is in the center of campus and surrounded by picturesque trees. In the past, Rites has hosted big name bands creating an excuse for students to have a 3-day party instead of studying for finals.

It draws a huge crowd

Halloween at UNCs Franklin Street

October 31, 2012 3:09 pm

Chapel HIll, NC

Halloween is enormous in Chapel Hill. The city shuts down the main drag, Franklin Street, and people from all the surrounding towns and colleges descend upon Chapel Hill for a night of debauchery. It is a really fun time as there are often upwards of 80,000 in the streets enjoying themselves.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

February 24, 2012 12:00 am

New Orleans, LA

Every February, people around the world gather to celebrate Mardi Gras

A tradition of parades, masks, beads, dancing, and of course drinking. With celebrations all over the world, the headquarters for this “holiday” is in New Orleans, Louisiana. The week long event builds in size and celebration each day before ending on Fat Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday).

New River Gorge - Bridge Day Festival

October 16, 2012 10:00 am

Check out Bridge Day!