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.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alabama Museum of Natural History in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Capitol Park
After visiting Capitol Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Top hotels in North of the River
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
The garbage was overflowing outside and inside the bldg for both days I was there. I was in room #1 shower stall had hair all over and on the floor - I was relocated to another room - same thing -I was told by front desk that I had to show both room to the housekeeping supervisor . Supervisor didn't ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Capstone
Room was nice; bathroom a bit small. Fridge didn’t have a mini-freezer even though staff said it did. Staff was very nice. Great proximity to college. Unaware of 15%incidental charge that takes a free days to have removed from charges.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Breakfast was delicious and fresh. A/c was blowing good. I slept like a baby
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
It’s a wonderful place to stay but there is no airport shuttle as advertised on this site and also no vegan options as mentioned at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Super friendly staff, room and lobby very clean.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
