Druid City Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Druid City
Hotel Capstone
Beautiful hotel. Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Nice and clean. Staff was not very friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Great hotel for a one night getaway
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Room was clean! Complimentary 24/7 coffee, tea and lemon water were a nice touch as well. The breakfast was great too. We walked to the river walk and it’s not a bad area at all. We felt safe the entire time we were here.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
The amenities were very nice. Breakfast was made to order, the evening social was great and everyone was super friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
The room was clean, the amenities were great and the staff was super friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Druid City
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History 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 Alabama Museum of Natural History, 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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
West Tuscaloosa
While West Tuscaloosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
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.
