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
An Epic University Hunt: University of Alabama Adventure
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
Perfect location on campus! Great restaurant and super friendly staff! Very comfortable and clean room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The king room and bathroom were very spacious and clean. The breakfast had many choices including my favorite, biscuts and country gravy. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western University Inn
Building looks old but the rooms are like new.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
It’s a wonderful place to stay but there is no airport shuttle as advertised on this site and also no vegan options as mentioned at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The staff was super friendly and personable! Gorgeous area, perfect location if you’re visiting the University.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Check in was fine but problems after that. We thought the room was fine and decided to go get something to eat. As we shut the door we check to make sure it was locked. The door would not lock and the staff told us to go eat and they would fix it. We said, absolutely not, who would go eat and leave ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
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, 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.
