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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
This was our first stay at Hotel Capstone and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The staff was friendly and helpful in providing directions to the facilities that we were visiting at the university. The rooms were clean and quite. If we visit the Tuscaloosa area again, we will certainly consider staying ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Good clean hotel. Staff, breakfast, everything was real good.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Nice property. Nice front desk personnel.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Staff was very courteous and friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Room was clean and staff was extremely courteous!!!!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, 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 Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes 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, Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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.
