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 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.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Examine prehistoric fossils, local wildlife specimens and archaeological artifacts in this fascinating museum, which is devoted to the natural world.
University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
Great
Reviewed on 2026/4/30
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 2026/4/29
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Nice location - good beds. Rain noise was a bit loud due to awnings right below our window.
Reviewed on 2026/4/28
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Nice place to stay. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 2026/4/29
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Very nice place to stay when in Tuscaloosa! Close to stadium.
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Breakfast was really good. The lady working it was super awesome. Parking was great. Please put a rubber mat for the shower for the elderly
Reviewed on 2026/4/29
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 Gorgas House.
Druid City
Druid City might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium, 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, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk 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.
