Christmas Lights At The Park

Last Updated on February 8, 2023 by Left Lane

Couple visiting the Christmas Tree Walk
My partner & I on the Christmas Tree Trail

THE RIVERWALK WONDERLAND

Looking for a quick & fun family outing, something the children will enjoy, a good time without having to drive to far, or a romantic date night for two?

Come & walk through a Christmas Wonderland on the River. If you’re a local, or a student of the University of Alabama (insert Roll Tide here 👈🏽), even if your just a visitor passing through the College town of Tuscaloosa Alabama.

You should stop and visit the Riverwalk at night, & experience the dazzling display of Christmas Trees in a Holiday Wonderland provided courtesy of the local businesses.

HOT COCOA ON A COLD NIGHT

Hot Chocolate from local vendor.
Stay Warm with your Joyful Java Hot Cocoa

It’s winter time (yes, even in the South), so wear your long britches, & good stepping boots. Come on out & see the Christmas Trees of the South. It’s a scenic paved trail, running along the Black Warrior River, for about a 1/2 mile of track, Christmas Trees line both sides in 2 separate sections of the trail.

There will be a local vendors parked on the Riverwalk to provide you with a hot cup of coffee, or hot cocoa so you can stay warm & toasty as you wander through what can only be described as Candy Land at the Park. Thanks, Joyful Java!

ENTER THE LIGHT FOREST

Christmas Trees
Walk a Forest of Christmas Trees

Each & every Christmas Tree is decorated, & made by a local business. You can see what each business specializes in, by observing what materials they used to decorate their tree.

Marvel Comics Christmas Tree
The Marvel & DC Comics Tree, by Warrior Pest Control.

Maybe you’re a Captain America, or Comic-Con fan. It could be that you just really love the Star Wars franchise. Well guess what, there’s a tree for y’all too!

Grogu, or Baby Yoda Christmas Tree. Star Wars
Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) Tree practicing his Social Distancing
Darth Vader, and Yoda Christmas Tree. Star Wars
Feel “the Force” at the Darth Vader & Yoda Tree. Complete with Death Star & R2-D2 ornaments.

There’s a tree themed for everyone, no matter your likes. Maybe you’re a dog lover, or have a small child who loves puppies. Don’t worry, there’s a tree for that too!

Oops!

Good Boy Puppy Dog Christmas Tree
Here’s a Good Boy, who was clearly attacked by a Christmas Tree 🙂

Maybe you have a young child, who loves to watch Sesame Street. You know the one kid who knows all the songs by heart. Well fortunately for you, they have trees for that kid too!

Oscar the Grouch Christmas Tree. Sesame Street
Oscar the Grouch Tree, by Cadence Bank

Maybe you think you don’t have any particular likes. You tell all your friends the only thing you want to do is get home from work, kick back & relax. Maybe have a cold one, or two. Sounds to me, like you still have a like, & believe it or not. They have a tree for you too!

Bud Light Seltzer Christmas Tree
The Bud Light Seltzer tree
Grinch stealing the Christmas Tree
(Grinch Tree)…or maybe this one fits you better.

Long story short, they covered everyone, & every like. There’s most definitely a tree out here, just for you. It could be that you’re a Dinosaur enthusiast, with a passion for Paleontology. Even if that’s the case, they still thought about you!

T-Rex Dinosaur Christmas Tree
The T-Rex 🦖 Tree, decorated by the University of Alabama Museums.

Can you count the Christmas Tree’s

There are so many trees to see. Words can’t do them justice, you’ll just have to walk this enchanted little forest of lights, & see them for yourself.

Drive until you see the glow on the horizon. Once you do, stop & walk the trail into the Christmas Tree Forest while the lights are still ablaze, & you just might see, that there’s a tree for you too!

If you missed the lights, don’t fret. Be patient, for they will return once again at the years end. Be sure to come & see them then.

STONEHENGE OF T-TOWN

If you’re feeling a little peckish after all that walking. Stop in one of the restaurants that line the Riverwalk for some nourishment. Located right in between two of those restaurants the River, & Another Broken Egg Cafe. Is the little Stonehenge of Tuscaloosa. Stop by & see it, be sure to grab a selfie for your social media account.

Mini Stonehenge replica
My partner at the Little Stonehenge

NEED A NAP?

If you’re understandably, a little tired after walking the forest of Christmas Trees, & eating maybe just a little bit to much for diner. Maybe you don’t feel like driving all the way back home, & just want to relax with your significant other for the night. Well Hotel Indigo has you covered! Conveniently located right on the Riverwalk, with a bar on it’s roof called the Lookout. It provides excellent views overlooking the Black Warrior River. From it’s vantage point, you can watch the people, as they go about their daily happenings.

Rooftop Bar
View of the Black Warrior River & Cocktails from the Roof of Hotel Indigo at the Lookout.

BEST STONE-FIRED PIZZA IN TOWN

The next day after checkout, if you’re looking for a good lunch, or a really late breakfast. You should stop by PYRO’S Fire Fresh Pizza. Set up with a bountiful buffet of toppings, sauces, & meats. You can pick your own toppings, for a delicious & custom specialty fire oven cooked pizza, made just for you.

Brick Oven Pizza
BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza (Top) & Honey It’s Hot Pizza (Bottom)

In conclusion, the Riverwalk & surrounding area have so much to offer, so if you’re looking for a local getaway, a date night with the lady, or just passing through. Don’t forget about the southern charm of the city of Tuscaloosa Alabama. Stop by a restaurant & have you a glass of Sweet Tea, & shout Roll Tide! It’ll bring a smile to any face in town.


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