University Area 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.
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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
Very convenient for our visit on campus. The hotel is in the middle of renovations, so I'm sure the upgrades to the rooms are in the horizon. Staff was excellent!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Very clean room
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Great hotel!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Room was clean, variety of item to choose from on the breakfast bar.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great room and staff. Good location.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
This is a great hotel! The staff were courteous and knowledgeable. The room and all common areas were spotless and had everything we needed. It was my first time to Tuscaloosa. Location was great, it was convenient to the location of the family we were visiting, price was decent.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, 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 Murphy African American Museum 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, Murphy African American Museum 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.
