Downtown Travel Guide

Tuscaloosa

A white paddle steamer with red accents docked at a river.
A large, historic building with multiple arches and columns, a prominent tower, and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large columns, and a central entrance.
The First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
A large outdoor concert with a stage and a crowd.

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A crowd at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater during sunset.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

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Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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Things to do

Visit the only remaining documented antebellum garden in Alabama and learn about the families who once lived in the home it surrounds.

Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks

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Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Bryant-Denny Stadium with its distinctive architecture and the name "BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM" prominently displayed.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

University Area

If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

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.

A large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

East Central Tuscaloosa

While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.

A river under a bridge surrounded by lush greenery.

North of the River

While visiting North of the River, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

South West Tuscaloosa

When in South West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Travel Guide