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 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.
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
Front desk staff need some customer service training. When I approached the desk on Sunday night neither of the two young females greeted me. I had to ask if I could check in. Then the only thing spoken to me was to ask for my cc for incidentals and that I must pay a parking fee. There was no “thank ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western University Inn
It had a damp smell to the room that stayed even after disinfecting the room!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Just perfect. Felt so good to sleep in a comfy bed Wonderful room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Pool closed due to heater being broken. Great location. Good breakfast. Clean!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great rooms with excellent staff. Breakfast is one of the best I have had. Their restaurant had very limited options.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Very clean/ friendly
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion, 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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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.
