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10 Weekend Getaways Within Driving Distance Of Tuscaloosa

Not that you would ever want to leave Tuscaloosa, but if all your friends are traveling home for the long weekend or you're trapped in a town with nothing to do, here are a few luxury options that you could drive to for a long weekend away.

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Aug 17, 2023

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Disney World, a destination within driving distance of Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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1. Nashville, TN- 3.5 hours

Not only the heart of country music, yes that includes our Dixieland Delight, but there is so much to do in Nashville from the Parthenon replica, Grand Ole Opry, and zoo, to the art museums, state parks, and Germantown! Saddle up your horse and throw your best pair of boots on, because Nashville here we come!

2. Orlando, FL- 8.5 hours

If you're up for the 8-hour hike, YOU'RE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD! Or Harry Potter world for all you nerds. Orlando has so much to do, and if you feel like making some pit stops, Tallahassee and Jacksonville are on the way!

4. Destin, FL- 4.5 hours

Either Destin or Pensacola, FL are perfect beach destinations for a weekend getaway. There's also an aviation museum or a huge water park if the beach doesn't suffice. Sandy cheeks and frisbee are a must.

4. Gulf Shores, AL- 4.5 hours

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If you just want to stay in the state of Alabama, because you wouldn't want to be anywhere else, Gulf Shores has a zoo, a state park, and the best for last, putt-putt for DAYS. Oh and don't forget the beach. Home away from home?

5. New Orleans, LA- 4 hours

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Party! Party! Even though it's not Mardi Gras, and not LSU gameday weekend, NOLA is a great place if The Strip just isn't enough for you this weekend. From Bourbon Street to Jackson Square, the drive west will be worth it.

6. Other Colleges

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Have friends you already miss after 2 weeks away from home that you're dying to see? Now is your time. From FSU to Ole Miss, make the drive to see those faces for a few days. But NEVER forget where you came from; wearing all Bama clothes is highly recommended.

7. Smoky Mountains, TN- 6 hours

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Love the outdoors? Go hike the Smoky mountains for a weekend! Ending in the forest and cooking hot dogs on a fire is definitely a much-needed break for some after the dreadful work that comes along with syllabus week.

8. Atlanta, GA- 3 hours

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Since the last time in this city was a memorable one for the Tide, *cough Natty Champs cough,* why not make the hike to Atlanta for your weekend? The traffic may be worse than Tuscaloosa on a game day, but once you get in the heart of the city there is a lot of fun things to do like Olympic Park, World of Coke, or just the endless amounts of shopping.

9. Birmingham, AL- 1 hour

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Although a lot of students like to come here after class in the evenings or really any weekend, if you just want to ride to Birmingham, you can still have a lot of fun staying close to home.

10. Memphis, TN-3.5 hours

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Elvis fan? Civil Rights a big part of your life? Love Rock & Roll? Memphis is the place for you. If you're not interested in all the hustle and bustle of Nashville, this may suit your fancy a little more for the weekend.

Whether it's the beach, city, or just next door, pack your bags and stack up your coolers for THE BEST weekend getaway you can imagine...or just stay in T-town cause you know that's actually just as much fun!

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1. When you look at your finals schedule and become immediately overwhelmed:

2. When your professor says that the final is only going to be short answer questions:

3. When you text your parents to tell them that you're going to have a mental breakdown and drop out of college and they're just like:

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5. Then you just end up going on your phone.

6. When you're two weeks away from finals and your professor tells you that you should probably start studying now:

7. When you sit down to take your final and the first question hits you like:

8. When you start the practice problems and you're just like:

9. When you're in your final and find a question that you actually know the answer to:

10. When that one annoying kid in your class says that the final was super easy and they aced it:

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11. When you come back from your 7:30 a.m. final and crash:

12. When your professor tries to teach you new material a week before the final:

13. When you decide to eat away the pain that is finals week by ordering massive amounts of food:

14. Filling out course evaluations for that one difficult professor like:

15. When it's right before your first final and you're just like:

16. When your professor tells that you the final is cumulative:

17. When the kid next to you keeps looking over at your test:

18. Looking back on the outfits that you wore during finals week like:

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19. When it's been two hours and you've only gotten through five notecards:

20. When you finally make it to the end of the week:

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10 Weekend Getaways Within Driving Distance Of Tuscaloosa

Not that you would ever want to leave Tuscaloosa, but if all your friends are traveling home for the long weekend or you're trapped in a town with nothing to do, here are a few luxury options that you could drive to for a long weekend away.

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1. Nashville, TN- 3.5 hours

2. Orlando, FL- 8.5 hours

4. Destin, FL- 4.5 hours

4. Gulf Shores, AL- 4.5 hours

5. New Orleans, LA- 4 hours

6. Other Colleges

7. Smoky Mountains, TN- 6 hours

8. Atlanta, GA- 3 hours

9. Birmingham, AL- 1 hour

10. Memphis, TN-3.5 hours

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It's so rude that we have finals.

1. When you look at your finals schedule and become immediately overwhelmed:

2. When your professor says that the final is only going to be short answer questions:

3. When you text your parents to tell them that you're going to have a mental breakdown and drop out of college and they're just like:

4. When you're trying to study with friends, but then you realize that you haven't gotten anything done:

5. Then you just end up going on your phone.

6. When you're two weeks away from finals and your professor tells you that you should probably start studying now:

7. When you sit down to take your final and the first question hits you like:

8. When you start the practice problems and you're just like:

9. When you're in your final and find a question that you actually know the answer to:

10. When that one annoying kid in your class says that the final was super easy and they aced it:

11. When you come back from your 7:30 a.m. final and crash:

12. When your professor tries to teach you new material a week before the final:

13. When you decide to eat away the pain that is finals week by ordering massive amounts of food:

14. Filling out course evaluations for that one difficult professor like:

15. When it's right before your first final and you're just like:

16. When your professor tells that you the final is cumulative:

17. When the kid next to you keeps looking over at your test:

18. Looking back on the outfits that you wore during finals week like:

19. When it's been two hours and you've only gotten through five notecards:

20. When you finally make it to the end of the week:

There's always chaos in the restaurant business.

Anytime you turn a corner the words "corner!" without you even realizing.

People are amazed at how professional you are when speaking to strangers, or on the phone

When we say "table 17 is on a bus", table 17 isn't LITERALLY on a bus.

You understand the frustration of the functions of another existing restaurant when going out to eat.

When you repeat the same spiel 40 times you start to sound like a lifeless robot.

The rush of prime dinner service. The chaos is riveting.

You have "that guy" at a table that makes you want to pull your hair out.

Getting stiffed an entire tip is worse than dealing with a difficult human being.

When you're sitting in a restaurant you don't dare interrupt your servers table presentation.

At the end of the night, you take the first opportunity you get to take a seat.

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