Forest Lake 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.
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.
Top hotels in Forest Lake
Inviting House 2 Mi to University of Alabama!
The thermostat did not allow us to drop temp lower than 74 degrees. We finally had the owner unlock the thermostat so we could drop it lower. We were unable to take a hot shower since tho hot water in the shower was broken. They did not have other basic essentials that most other places we stayed ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025
Hotel Capstone
Great place
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The only thing I didn’t like is the fragrance sprayed in the hall ways, as an elderly person with allergies to fragrances this is hard on me. It’s difficult to hold my breath from the fourth floor to the loby
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Loved this hotel and the location. Had a wonderful walk on the trail. I wished I could have stayed longer. The front desk staff wasn’t very friendly but it didn’t impact my stay.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Fantastic bed, big bathroom and room! The pillows weren’t fluffy, but the bed was so comfortable. The hallways were clean, but the cleaning product aroma was strong and not pleasant. The breakfast was basic but good.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Clean room.. nice staff. Very quiet this stay.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Lake
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
