Downtown Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Popular places to visit
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.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.
Murphy African American Museum
Visit this heritage museum to learn about the lifestyle of African Americans in Tuscaloosa during the early 20th century.
Battle–Friedman House
Visit this historic house to see displays of period furniture and elaborate architectural designs that provide a peek into 19th-century life in Tuscaloosa.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Good location
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Spacious suite. Bedding for pull out sofa was in an easy bag. Everything was convenient and my family had an enjoyable stay. Kids loved the indoor pool and sausage gravy with biscuits at breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
All good fresh made omelets Nice attached restaurant “Side by Side” A couple Free drinks & snacks at Managers reception Very clean & accommodating Very roomy suites
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
This is the best place to stay in Tuscaloosa. Every time we visit our daughter we know that we are going to be taken care of during our stay. Great customer service. Breakfast is top notch as well.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd
The top sheet on our beds were mattress pads!! Very uncomfortable!! If that’s what you always do you need to go back to regular sheets. They were very hot…
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown
Breakfast was very expensive with what was there to offer also ran out of toilet paper day one wasn’t an extra roll in the room should have been considering first night only had a partial roll
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
