South East Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Visit South East 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 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 South East Tuscaloosa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Cleaning could be much more thorough. Towel racks and hairdryers are needed.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Real courteous staff and room was great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Yes Great!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Room was not clean. Dental floss pick on a chair and candy on floor. Room not ready until 2 hours and 45 minutes after it was promised. Reservation was made over a day in advance. Hallway floors and stairs were filthy. Breakfast staff did not speak English.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Courtyard Tuscaloosa by Marriott
Very clean and convenient.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South East Tuscaloosa
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.
Skyland Park
When in Skyland Park, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
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.
