South East Tuscaloosa 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.
Top hotels in South East Tuscaloosa
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Very clean/ friendly
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Room was clean
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Parking was easy. The AC Unit was loud and very disturbing when it kicked on, the bathtub was pretty gross. I originally booked a room with 1 King Bed, when I called on my way to confirm my room, as I was arriving late, I was told the King Bed rooms were filled. Which was fine b/c my daughter ended ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Everything about the hotel was nice. From check-in, to the room, to the breakfast, and check-out everything was good for us.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Courtyard Tuscaloosa by Marriott
The entire staff /each shift welcomed us graciously & worked with us when we had a funny key incident & needed another & more importantly each tried to help us with a strange HOTEL charge..on our card.. but did not appear on theirs/the hotel bill…,we still working on this but they did all they could ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area
Clean beds and towels, but room was dirty. Trash was still in the room from the previous guest, food in the refrigerator and clothes in the closet. Also a roach in the room.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South East Tuscaloosa
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Skyland Park
When in Skyland Park, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, 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.
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.
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.
