South East Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Visit South East 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.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Examine prehistoric fossils, local wildlife specimens and archaeological artifacts in this fascinating museum, which is devoted to the natural world.
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 South East Tuscaloosa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Breakfast was delicious and fresh. A/c was blowing good. I slept like a baby
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
This was very convenient for my one night stay and close to the stadium of Alabama..not my usual for multiple nights but it is convenient if you want a cheaper version of something comfortable away from home
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Ac was good, clean room, didn’t drive.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Great basic hotel. Very clean and the staff was awesome!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
The hotel was fine. The buffet breakfast was very satisfying.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
The staff was pleasantl, the breakfast was very good, plenty of parking but the rooms are in bad condition. The top to the coffee pit was missing, the refrigerator knob was removed so the refrigerator couldn’t be turned on, the housing for the ironing board was missing and looked awful. The owners ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South East Tuscaloosa
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.
Skyland Park
When in Skyland Park, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
West Tuscaloosa
While West Tuscaloosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk.
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
