East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide

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A large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
A white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
A Veterans Memorial Park sign with an airplane model and flags.
A memorial wall listing names of individuals, surrounded by a park with grass and trees.
A blue military jeep with US Air Force insignia and a star emblem, parked on a stone surface with American flags in the background.

Stay near popular East Central Tuscaloosa attractions

Veterans Memorial Park

8.4/10 (79 reviews)
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.
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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

฿1,518
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
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Top hotels in East Central Tuscaloosa

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿4,107 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,107
฿4,723 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

2.5 out of 5
600 Harper Lee Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿3,504 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,504
฿4,029 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama

InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama

2 out of 5
1650 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Bowlero Tuscaloosa are ...
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InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama
Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿3,772 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿3,772
฿4,338 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

3 out of 5
3920 McFarland Blvd. E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,553 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,553
฿2,936 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,445 reviews)
"The property is clean and the staff is friendly and accommodating! I reserved five rooms for our family attending a funeral in Tuscaloosa. Each of the families were arriving from different locations and arriving at different times. The staff worked with us and made the entire evolution very easy. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa

2 out of 5
230 Skyland Blvd Tuscaloosa AL
The price is ฿2,050 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,050
฿2,357 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
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Where to stay in East Central Tuscaloosa

Find the best East Central Tuscaloosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white building with columns, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden.
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.

A large, historic building with multiple arches and columns, a prominent tower, and a well-maintained lawn.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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 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 Indian Hills Golf Course and Black Warrior River.

Druid City

Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium.

East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide