I brought my youngest daughter to start Bama this past week, and like her sister before her, one…read morepart of The Process is getting a bicycle. The shop we visited last time was no longer in business, but a Yelp search turned up VeloCity, and I am very glad it did. I am an avid cyclist of many decades, so I appreciate a good cycle shop, and VC did not disappoint. From the retro-industrial brick and nice hardwood floors, to the airy spaciousness [so many bicycle shops feel crammed in], VC felt welcoming from the start. Excellent air conditioning on a typical August day in Tuscaloosa did not hurt. Stock was a bit low; staff advised that COVID had caused an increase in sales, so I am glad we were an early campus arrival. My daughter settled quickly on a purple Specialized, and she was out taking turns in the parking lot in very short order. No pushy selling, just good decision-making support. We also selected accessories, and within a few minutes, the back rack, water bottle bracket, and lock mount were installed, and we were ready to go. Nice people, skilled at what they do, helpful and never condescending. Great combination. Sweet little puppy was a plus. P.S. Don't forget to register your new ride with UA. The folks at VC said that sticker is as much a theft deterrent as any lock. It's easy to do, and this way, campus police and your insurance company have a ready record, description, photo, and serial number of the bicycle.

I shopped for my first e-bike at Velocity bike shop. Logan was very knowledge about the different…read morebikes, he was patient and not pushy at all. Very much appreciated. I was able to test ride the bikes, the shop is in a great location for that. I came back the following day and rode 2 bikes before making my decision. They were able to do a couple adjustments to make it more comfortable for me. Overall a great shopping experience. I would highly recommend this shop.

These guys are the best! Excellent customer service, everyone is extremely friendly! I love their…read moreselection in store as well as the fact that they can get things from all the other locations! I love these guys!!!

Ordered a "new" cooler from these folks. Arrived without brand name box, no plastic bag, and no…read morepacking. Scratches and nicks, with filthy scuffed up feet. Tags were on it but it may have been a demo. Learn from my experience. Do not do business with these people!!!

Great people who do great service! I'm grateful they are on the lake. I recommend Pier 43.read more

Yes... this is the old Smith's Marina under new ownership. This is the fourth time we've rented a…read morepontoon for the day from this location and they DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We had initially reserved a boat for Monday [5/3], but the weather was so bad and scary that we called and they allowed us to postpone until Friday [5/7]. It was a *beautiful* boat day! Blue skies, not a cloud to be seen, albeit a liiiitle bit chilly [not their fault!] and we'd forgotten our long sleeves! :( Grant checked us in, Jacob helped us with the boat [didn't catch the name of the gentleman who actually put the boat in the water with the giant forklift, but he was awesome, too!]. We did our annual Lake Tuscaloosa jaunt down to Sharpe's Landing and Rock Quarry boat ramp and back up to Tierce Patton Road. Jacob even helped get our cooler out of the boat in into the car!! You often just don't get customer service of that caliber anymore! Granted, they've ramped up the charge [$375 from $250 for the day] from the previous owner... But I *think* they're about to either upgrade the boat(s) OR give them a little more power [from 115HP]. They also have wet AND dry storage and perform maintenance/repairs on engines, but I have no experience with those aspects of this business.

This is a nice little park located down the street from the Bowman Museum. There is a path that…read moregoes around a small lake and a bench where you can sit in the shade and watch the geese. The park is full of large beautiful trees that offer a lot of shade and a tranquil setting.

Smith Lake Park is a nice enough park set up around Smith Lake. It was a pleasant enough place to…read morespend some time and enjoy just being around Smith Lake. Smith Lake is north of Birmingham, Alabama and is located in Cullman, Alabama. For being maybe forty minutes from such a big city, it is a nice escape and I would definitely recommend a visit here.

It was very quiet the first day we were here, enjoyed sitting in the cool shades and peaceful…read moresurrounding . Slept very well in our camper , Sunday, everything was the same until about noon, some group came In with very loud speakers and a karoke machine !! They have been howling all day !! We finally government up being outside with our grandson bc the loud music and bad singing got to us!! It was non stop, they finally stopped do about an hour and it is now 7:21 and they are still going strong!! I donor mind them singing but why do we all in the campgroud. Have to be submitted to this loud disgusting trying to sing group! Has security been around at all? Apparently not ! Have they checked for alcohol? Bc surely they have some bc you would almost have to have it to listen to this noise ! I really like the campgroud , however if this is allowed at anytime I think I will find another place to spend our money . I love music and singing but please do not disturb the whole campgroud , go to Bankhead forest and get as loud as you want ! Good trip and not so good ! Please don't reply with I'm a Karen, bc I'm really not! But ppl need to show respect for the neighbors !

The hubby wanted to take a relaxing spin so I'll do one for the team.... I'm not your typical…read moreoutdoor fan., but hey it's hubby's day .. It's great watching God's nature, hearing the chirping of several different birds and watching the boats pass by with the drivers speaking as they sail down stream..... Very nice area for family gatherings, and there's also a pic nic area, and dog park!!!

Despite its name, Cooters Pond is a nice little park centered around a lake. It is a nice place to…read moreunwind for a bit and a place to leave the problems and stress of the day behind. All in all, I would definitely recommend this particular park.

Beautiful. Great for bird watching the cypress swamp areas are nice. Boardwalks for viewing the…read morelake and you can canoe or kayak to see the rookery.

Great place to go fishing, love the views as-well. Great place to go relax and look for alligators.read more

Okatibbee Lake is a large, beautiful recreational lake with many different parks all around the…read morelake. Its an recreational hot-spot with a range of different activities such as camping, hiking, boating, water skiing, BBQ-ing, fishing, hunting and has its own marina at one of its campgrounds and a few cabins are available as well. The day-use parks have picnic tables and basic facilities and some of them also have sandy beaches for swimming access. This is where I would go when wanting to grill in the backwoods and do some out door activities and relax with a few brews at hand. The lake is a great place to relax and reflect and simply enjoy the country. Enjoy!

Okatibbee is definitely a Titus fav in Meridian. Equipped with campgrounds, marked running trails,…read moregreat fishing, boating, waterpark, and cabins. Great playground area for kids and daily picnic areas as well as pavilions. Perfect for hanging out around the fire with friends and/or family, drinking a few brews and grillin' up the day's catch!

My husband and I have one complaint. We checked in for five nights on January 2 and pretty much had…read morelake-side camp to ourselves. Welcoming host (in pouring rain). 4stars because roads weren't well marked to find our campsite after dark in the rain. Otherwise , beautiful spot next to lake with lots of geese about. Two friendly cats have shown up for last three days. Washing machines and driers were easily accessed. Great park to walk around. Swimming / water activities available during summer. Stop by.

This campground had more rules than amenities even though it was one of the higher priced…read morelocations on our route. We should have boon docked that night. If this had been my first Koa experience, it would have been my last.