North of the River Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Visit North of the River
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 North of the River
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
The hotel was flawless with the exception of a hallway carpet still wet even after extraction
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Capstone
Convenient to what Tuscaloosa has roboffer
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Quick check in, 24/7 coffee/ very clean room and bathroom and delicious hot breakfast!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Best Western University Inn
Clean room, but the bathroom was rather small. Almost had to stand in the tub to shut the door. Breakfast was good. The coffee was bitter to my taste (but I don’t drink it very strong).
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
We love this place! Every time we come here.to work, this is the only place we stay! People are great and the food was AWESOME!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Clean room, great staff
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
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.
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
