North of the River Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Visit North of the River
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Alabama during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tuscaloosa River Walk during your travels in Tuscaloosa. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater during your stay in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Veterans Memorial Park
After visiting Veterans Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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 North of the River
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
Clean, nice location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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
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Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Bowlero Tuscaloosa and Black Warrior River.
North of the River Travel Guide
- Coleman Coliseum
- Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
- DCH Regional Medical Center
- Paul W. Bryant Museum
- Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
- Capitol Park
- Moundville Archaeological Park
- Spa Belle La Vie
- Gorgas House
- Black Warrior River
- Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Murphy African American Museum
- Alabama Fire College
- Mercedes Benz U.S. International
