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 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.
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.
Things to do
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Top hotels in Hillsdale
Hotel Capstone
Just the nicest bartender and server for dinner last night. Wish I gotten their names. Great location. Clean. Comfortable beds. Great experience!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
We only stayed for a night as we were traveling through a few states but the stay was perfect. Room was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Greystone Inn and Suites
Could have a few things like our room didn’t have a list for the phone to call lobby etc. also didn’t have the wifi password other than that it was a good stay
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Very clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Another wonderful weekend spent at Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa. This is our 2nd year staying when we attend my husbands company Christmas party. The staff is always kind, welcoming and answers our questions. The accommodations are centrally located, convenient, COMFORTABLE. We’ll see you all again next ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Best Western University Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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 Lake Tamaha and Bowlero Tuscaloosa.
South West Tuscaloosa
When in South West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Bowlero Tuscaloosa and Coleman Coliseum, 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.
