South West Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
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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.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Examine prehistoric fossils, local wildlife specimens and archaeological artifacts in this fascinating museum, which is devoted to the natural world.
Things to do
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Top hotels in South West Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn
Building looks old but the rooms are like new.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast
😒 they couldn’t find my reservation. I booked through Expedia and Expedia did everything they could to explain to the it was reserved and should be there, paid for. And he just kept saying nope I can’t find it. The first time I stayed with them the machine wouldnt support my bank card and the clerk ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
Horrid. Staff kept my drivers license and forgot to give it back for about 1.5 hours. Then room service walked right in on me 30 mins after I checked in room. Loud in the hallway for both nights I was there - nothing done about it. Shady things going on too and very unsafe. Don’t stay here.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University
Property was pet friendly and entryway was welcoming with the exception of the strong air freshener smell. We stayed in a two bedroom which was nice. Pillows were a little flat for our liking but the bed was comfortable (not too soft and not too hard) The shower could have used a good cleaning. There ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Needs better stairways an access to rooms, more smoking rooms so the $50 deposit would be sufficient when all you have is the money for the room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Wingate By Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Clean, welcoming
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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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 Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
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.
