Downtown Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Popular places to visit
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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.
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.
Battle–Friedman House
Visit this historic house to see displays of period furniture and elaborate architectural designs that provide a peek into 19th-century life in Tuscaloosa.
Murphy African American Museum
Visit this heritage museum to learn about the lifestyle of African Americans in Tuscaloosa during the early 20th century.
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.
Things to do
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
It’s a wonderful place to stay but there is no airport shuttle as advertised on this site and also no vegan options as mentioned at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The staff was super friendly and personable! Gorgeous area, perfect location if you’re visiting the University.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd
Everything was 5 star. Room nice and clean staff friendly, breakfast good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Food was absolutely horrible! Disk staff took 20 minutes to check out. Business area was open with no privacy. Will not return.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
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Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown
Would like breakfast included
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
