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.
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
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
Great service and breakfast. Clean and neat rooms.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
This is a regular part of our holiday travel and we're never disappointed. The staff is great and everything is clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Room was spotless, pleasant staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The hotel was clean. The staff was friendly. Parking was easy. Really good location. We loved the River Walk.
Reviewed on 30 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 Black Warrior River.
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.
