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 Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South West Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn
It had a damp smell to the room that stayed even after disinfecting the room!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast
Yes, great parking!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
Didn’t see or have to use a business facility but the dining atmosphere was sufficient, they had all of the essentials, breakfast was a country feed w biscuits and gravy, you could smell the butter on the biscuits. It’s a renovated hotel with all of the rooms on the inside, it’s a Cracker Barrel, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Wingate By Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Room waa spacious and very clean. Staff was wonderful.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University
I’ve stayed in 3 other hotels in Tuscaloosa and this one was, by far, the best. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
It was not very expensive because the internet service was down at the hotel and I could not use my booking so I had to pay out my pocket and now I can't get a refund I've been on the phone with y'all people all morning I need my money refund me my money
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
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.
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.
