South West Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Visit South West 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.
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 South West Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University
The room was fees able under my budget. The room was clean and quit.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast
It only had smoke patties, cheese eggs, 2 type of cereal, no Cheerios something every one eats biscuits and coffee and juice
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Wingate By Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Great room.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South West Tuscaloosa
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.
Hillsdale
Hillsdale might not have many top sights, but Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Tamaha and Bowlero 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.
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.
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.
