East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Visit East Central Tuscaloosa
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Denny Chimes
You can find out about the history of Tuscaloosa when you stop by Denny Chimes. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Top hotels in East Central Tuscaloosa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
"Staff was friendly, breakfast was good. Convenient to the University. Great stay!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
"Was a great experience! Super friendly staff and clean rooms! Will be my go to hotel in Tuscaloosa for now on!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama
"It was great for the price"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Capstone
"Great place with great staff. Stayed on the weekend of Alabama's Super Regional Series. We loved the staff, amenities, and the closeness of the baseball stadium."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
"The hotel was clean and the staff pleasant. The breakfast was actually really good with a lot of selection. The room cleaning service was odd. They replenished towels and soap, but that was it. They never made up the beds or cleaned the room at all, didn’t empty the trash cans or anything. I’ve never ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
"I enjoyed the rooftop bar"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Central Tuscaloosa
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and R&R Cigars 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.
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.
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.
