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

Rp826.428
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
University of Alabama Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama

Rp89.305
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 Rp1.981.728 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.981.728
Rp2.278.988 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
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 Rp1.871.671 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.871.671
Rp2.152.423 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (988 reviews)
"Loved everything"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

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 ...
6.2/10 (999 reviews)
"I arrived to stay and Alexis said I could not get the room due to the room wasn’t available then she said the room wasn’t clean I was charged 120 and never stay"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

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InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama
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 Rp1.398.711 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.398.711
Rp1.608.562 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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
Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp2.132.127 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.132.127
Rp2.452.035 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

2 out of 5
230 Skyland Blvd Tuscaloosa AL
The price is Rp1.025.544 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.025.544
Rp1.179.376 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
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Where to stay in East Central Tuscaloosa

Find the best East Central Tuscaloosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white building with columns, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden.
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.

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 large, historic building with multiple arches and columns, a prominent tower, and a well-maintained lawn.
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.

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.

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

South West Tuscaloosa

When in South West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide