North of the River, AL
Tuscaloosa
Visit North of the River
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 game 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.
North of the River Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
Easy access. Clean property and rooms. Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 2026/3/28
Hotel Capstone
Great location on campus. Close to everything. Great staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Always clean!! Fabulous staff too! Breakfast is always on the run, but it’s always yummy!
Reviewed on 2026/3/28
Best Western University Inn
Outside of hotel is nothing special, but room was nice enough and not too far from campus. It’s also nice to have a complementary breakfast, they don’t have everything you might want or expect from a higher end chain (I didn’t see yogurt or fruit), but it’s nice to have something available, including ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
We love this place! Every time we come here.to work, this is the only place we stay! People are great and the food was AWESOME!
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Yes
Reviewed on 2026/3/29
Check North of the River hotel availability
Other neighborhoods around North of the River
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Strip
Though The Strip might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Druid City
Druid City might not have many top sights, but Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Tamaha and Bowlero Tuscaloosa.
