Hillsdale Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama
Stroll along tree-lined pathways and visit historic buildings, museums, galleries and sports arenas while experiencing life at one of Alabama’s oldest universities.
Bryant-Denny Stadium
Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
Tuscaloosa River Walk
Take a stroll along the banks of the Black Warrior River where you’ll find picnic areas, a farmers’ market, museums and concert venues.
Veterans Memorial Park
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.
Capitol Park
Visit the ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol and enjoy picnics at this popular downtown Tuscaloosa park, then drink in some local history at a 19th-century tavern.
Things to do
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Top hotels in Hillsdale
Hotel Capstone
Hotel was very clean and our room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel is located right on the edge of campus so very convenient for school events . The staff was very friendly .
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Very clean, smelled was on point, comfortable bed, second time staying and I would stay again.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
I rented a suite for the weekend. It is very spacious and clean. I personally prefer the city view facing the fluorescent lit park & bridge. There is a wall that is floor to ceiling windows & it is a extremely nice view. The bed was comfortable & bedding for the pull out sofa is conveniently in the ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Room was clean! Complimentary 24/7 coffee, tea and lemon water were a nice touch as well. The breakfast was great too. We walked to the river walk and it’s not a bad area at all. We felt safe the entire time we were here.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsdale
Woodland Hills
Though Woodland Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
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.
Forest Lake
When in Forest Lake, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
