University Area 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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
Over all stay was good. Booked the room on Expedia which was nice and easy. Upon checking in at the hotel the clerk had me run my card for “incidentals”. Ran it 2 times and each time my card was charged and immediately refunded. 3 time it took but none of them showed up on the hotel screen. All in ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
It was decent. The bathtub and shower was very dated and worn.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the amenities!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Place smelled, room wasn't cleaned in 4 nights, all they did was replace towels ince.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Breakfast was good, no complaints. Parking was very easy. Parking lot is spacious and area is eclectic and inviting with restaurants in walking distance
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Nothing fancy but clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House, 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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Gorgas House 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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
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.
