Last Updated on February 8, 2023 by Left Lane
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
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
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.
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!
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!
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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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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THE ROVING GYPSY®
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