Skyland Park Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Visit Skyland Park
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.
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.
Things to do
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Top hotels in Skyland Park
Candlewood Suites Tuscaloosa by IHG
Great!
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Hotel Capstone
I have stayed here many years coming to basketball games. I have never had to pay for parking until today. They said it was because people were parking that weren't guests and they were towing vehicles that didn't have tags. I was fine with that, but when the game was over, all the cars leaving the ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The room was very clean. The bed was comfy. Check in/ out was easy. Breakfast has waffles, bacon and eggs, and biscuits n gravy. We stayed one night while traveling. We ate at Waffle House when we arrived and the service and food was good.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Great room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Amazing room and super clean. Pretty area to walk by the river.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
I was impressed. The space was nice and HUGE. We brought our own air fryer and that literally completed the room, the staff was great. We had fresh towels and extra blankets when it got cold. I pray I can find this exact setup in the future.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Skyland Park
Taylorville
While Taylorville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coleman Coliseum and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion.
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.
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.
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
