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
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Great room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
The Breakfast it’s great.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast
They didn't clean the coffee maker and one of the packages was opened and missing some things. I don't know if they could have also forgotten to change the sheets (I hope not). But overall for the price I think is a decent place and I would stay again! The bed and the pillows were comfortable and ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University
This hotel was nice. I didn't have any complaints.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Best Western University Inn
Very good value. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. Not a lot of extra luxuries, but we weren’t expecting that for the price. We just needed a clean, comfortable place to sleep and this was perfect!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Wingate By Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
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.
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.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
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.
