Planning an Event in Tuscaloosa
Primarily a drive-to destination, Tuscaloosa is also served by Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport.
Tuscaloosa at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 83
Average meal cost
USD 46
Largest hotel
3.6 rooms
Total hotels
21
Total rooms
5,491
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
NaN sq. ft.
Largest convention room
NaN sq. ft.
Highlights of Tuscaloosa
1. Highlight 1
Situated in west-central Alabama on the banks of the Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa is the state's fifth-largest city with a metro area population of nearly 211,000 residents.
2. Highlight 2
Located on the University of Alabama campus, the Bryant Conference Center is one of the most spacious Tuscaloosa event venues, accommodating groups as large as 1,000 people, thanks to conference rooms, pre-function lobby space, an auditorium and breakout rooms.
3. Highlight 3
Home of the university's Crimson Tide basketball team, the multi-purpose Coleman Coliseum has seating for over 16,000 people, while Foster Auditorium seats 3,200 people.