Need a date night or even a "day date" out in Tuscaloosa? Don't we all?
The occasional date nights out are important for parents to connect and focus on each other. Date nights can "enhance your friendship as well as your emotional connectedness," Dianne Grande, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist wrote in a Psychology Today article called "Date Night: Not a Luxury, a Necessity."
"Usually, the challenge for long-term couples is to get out of the routine that they have fallen into and put in some effort to make their lives together more fun and joyful," she writes.
So find a babysitter, schedule a playdate, or recruit a family member or friend to take over kid duties for a few hours this weekend, and plan a great few hours away with your honey. Here are ideas for creative dates in Tuscaloosa, Alabama:
 Day Date at Mr. G's in Northport |
Megan Hyche from our Mac Kid Mom Squad has some awesome ideas for a special Valentine's Date Night.
"Sure there are the typical Tuscaloosa date nights, but if you want something a little outside the norm, check out these fun ideas.
Near Evangeline’s in Tuscaloosa is the aptly named, Escape Tuscaloosa. I haven’t had the chance to go yet, but it’s reasonably priced and at the top of my list to visit. In fact, maybe that’s how my husband and I will spend our Valentine’s Day.
Maybe you haven’t found a babysitter you trust with your kids or maybe you have one too young to leave, but either way, not being able to leave the house shouldn’t be an excuse to skip date night.
Loosa brews-fun bar with video games and board games. They usually have a $5 wine tasting with snacks on Mondays. Not sure if they will do something special for Valentine’s Day
Can’t decide on a restaurant? Why pick just one? Start the night out by having a drink an and an appetizer at one place, before having your main course at another, and end the night with dessert somewhere else."
For a "Day Date" make it a coffee tour of Tuscaloosa
I love the idea of a "traveling date night," like Meghan described above! Another twist on that idea for coffee lovers is to hop around to coffee spots in town. This might just be one of my dream dates, but would need to be followed up by a long walk by the river.
- Pastor's Coffee & Gift Shop
- Monarch Espresso
- Heritage House Coffee & Tea
- Just Love Coffee
- PJ's Coffee
- Turbo Coffee
- Boba Mania (It's boba tea, not coffee. But it is a must try. I suggest the Tarro.)
Where to eat in Tuscaloosa?
You'll want a nice relaxed meal in Tuscaloosa for sure. Try a Tuscaloosa restaurant or brewery for a romantic, unrushed meal to enjoy together.
Looking for something more on the cozy and casual side? May we suggest,
- Sweet Home Food Bar
- Pastor's Kitchen
- Five
- De Palma's Italian Grill
- Dreamland BBQ
- Urban Cookhouse
- Hokkaido
- Kobe Japanese
Take a hike in Tuscaloosa
Find a new trail to explore together by foot, on bike, or even on snowshoes — depending on the time of the year! Some of my favorite places to get out in nature:
- Lake Nicol has gorgeous views of the cliffs with moderate hiking.
4409 Nicol Park Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 - Tuscaloosa Riverwalk has lovely views of the Black Warrior River. This paved walking trail is a great place for your furry friend too.
2710 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 - Hurricane Creek Park has great trails and beautiful creek views.
7005 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Get out that stress
Life have you both feeling stressed out? Relax together! From throwing axes to couples massages — Tuscaloosa has so much to choose from! Here are a few of our favorites:
- Escape Tuscaloosa
- Indoor Rock Wall at Faucett Brothers Activity Center
- Civil Axe Throwing
- Shindig Family Entertainment Center
- Bowlero
- Pinic Vibes
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Enjoy your favorite attractions... without the kids!
You probably always have kids along when you visit some of Tuscaloosa's best attractions. So leave the kids at home and get out to explore on your own — you might be surprised how you enjoy places in a new way when the kids aren't pulling you in different directions. Here are some of our favorite places to visit again ... without the kids!
- Gorgas House
- Old Tavern Museum next to Capitol Park
- Paul W. Bryant Museum
- Kentuck Art Center
- Battle-Friedman House
- Murphy Collins House & African American Museum
- Moundville Archeological Park
- Mildred Warner Transportation Museum
- Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Jemison-Van de Graaf Mansion
- Say Cheese Selfie Museum
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I'm sure there are so many other great Tuscaloosa area date night ideas. If you have a favorite that I missed, please email me at mackidtuscaloosa@macaronikid.com
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