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5 Places Near Tuscaloosa To Hit Up For Spring Break, No Plane Ticket Needed

Stay local and don't break your bank with these five places.

Mckenzie Smith
Feb 21, 2018
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5 Places Near Tuscaloosa To Hit Up For Spring Break, No Plane Ticket Needed
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Spring break; a college students’ week-long holiday. Seven days filled with questionable decisions and worried parents. Vacations aren’t cheap and nothing is cheap when working with a college kid budget. Not everyone has to fly to Mexico to have a memorable spring break.

Here are five places to visit within driving distance of Tuscaloosa.

1. Orange Beach, Alabama

Where wild vacations mix with southern charm.

2.Dauphin Island, Alabama

Located at the mouth of Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island is stocked with fun times and great food.

3. Nashville, Tennesse

It might not have a beach, but there sure is a great nightlife and even better country music.

4. New Orleans, Louisiana

Believe it or not, this city has a lot more to offer than just a fraternity formal. Beautiful, historic city that can keep you busy for days.

5. Fairhope, Alabama

Beaches, fishing, and nightlife for days. Not feeling up for a day of adventure? Go searching for some sea glass in Fairhope, Alabama.

Whether you're going with a group or a trip for two, these places are guaranteed to keep anyone busy. Take some time to relax and treat yourself while keeping it cheap and close to town.

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