University Area, AL
Tuscaloosa
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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 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.
University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
The rooms are showing their age although upgrading has apparently begun. Staff are friendly but the hot water was turned off for several hours and the dining room remained closed even after hot water was restored. No compensation was offered, not even complimentary coffee.
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Yes
Reviewed on 2026/3/14
Best Western University Inn
It had a damp smell to the room that stayed even after disinfecting the room!
Reviewed on 2026/3/8
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
The hotel itself was good but the parking lot had a lot of folks hanging out and seemed a bit unsafe.
Reviewed on 2026/3/14
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Clean room. Comfortable. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great rooms with excellent staff. Breakfast is one of the best I have had. Their restaurant had very limited options.
Reviewed on 2026/3/1
Other neighborhoods around University 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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion.
Druid City
Druid City might not have many top sights, but Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Forest Lake
While Forest Lake isn't home to many top sights, Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
While South East Tuscaloosa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
