Forest Lake Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
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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 Forest Lake
Hotel Capstone
Rooms need updating — the shower leaked all over the bathroom floor even when it was completely closed. Mattresses were not great. They did have great a/c and a nice lobby area but it is definitely not worth what they charge.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Very clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
No hot water, no refills of soaps, shampoo pr conditioner or anything, no refills of towels. Garbage littered all over the premise especially outside the entrance to building on the reserve part.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The stay was ok. The complimentary water in the lobby was out and we had to pay $3 for a bottle of water instead. The sink in the bathroom did not drain so water filled up until the water was turned off and then the water slowly drained. The pull out bed we had planned to use had fruit loops in it ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great rooms with excellent staff. Breakfast is one of the best I have had. Their restaurant had very limited options.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Real courteous staff and room was great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Lake
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.
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
Druid City
Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
