Visit University Area
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.
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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
Clean room
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Spotless room, quick checkin
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Greystone Inn and Suites
It was exactly what we needed.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
The young lady who checked me in was fabulous and had a great sense of humor. Very clean building overall and breakfast was ok. Didn’t like staff coming to ask what time I was checking out
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Very friendly staff. Property was very nice and clean. Only problem was I was at the door leading outside. Heard it slam for 4 days straight. 3am... 2 am... All times of day and night.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Incredible stay! Loved everything!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
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.
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.
