East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide

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A large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
A white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
A Veterans Memorial Park sign with an airplane model and flags.
A memorial wall listing names of individuals, surrounded by a park with grass and trees.
A blue military jeep with US Air Force insignia and a star emblem, parked on a stone surface with American flags in the background.

Stay near popular East Central Tuscaloosa attractions

Veterans Memorial Park

8.4/10 (79 reviews)
Examine the machinery of war, then take a quiet walk around the engraved walls which bear the names of thousands of fallen servicemen and women.
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Things to do

Visit the only remaining documented antebellum garden in Alabama and learn about the families who once lived in the home it surrounds.

Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks

Rp811.900
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
University of Alabama Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama

Rp87.555
per adult
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
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Top hotels in East Central Tuscaloosa

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp1.842.361 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.842.361
Rp2.118.715 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (693 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

2.5 out of 5
600 Harper Lee Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp1.961.310 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.961.310
Rp2.255.507 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama

InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama

2 out of 5
1650 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Bowlero Tuscaloosa are ...
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InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama
Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp2.113.349 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.113.349
Rp2.430.351 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Capstone
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

3 out of 5
3920 McFarland Blvd. E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp1.395.544 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.395.544
Rp1.604.822 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Greystone Inn and Suites

Greystone Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
11170 Will Walker Road Vance AL
The price is Rp1.256.510 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.256.510
Rp1.382.161 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vance. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Greystone Inn and Suites
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Where to stay in East Central Tuscaloosa

Find the best East Central Tuscaloosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Bryant-Denny Stadium with its distinctive architecture and the name "BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM" prominently displayed.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

University Area

If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.

The First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

South East Tuscaloosa

South East Tuscaloosa might not have many top sights, but Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A river under a bridge surrounded by lush greenery.

North of the River

While visiting North of the River, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course.

Druid City

Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.

East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide