Visit University Area
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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
The room was comfortable and easy for working. I was pleased to find Coffee mugs and glasses in start of single-use cups wrapped in plastic.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Clean room, great customer service from staff and great breakfast bar.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Great location, great facilities, easy parking.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Greystone Inn and Suites
Clean room
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Very clean facility friendly staff.I would stay here again.everything was 5 stars except the quality of the mattresses.Very uncomfortable due to cost cutting hard beds.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
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.
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Forest Lake
When in Forest Lake, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
South East Tuscaloosa might not have many top sights, but Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
University Area Travel Guide
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- Coleman Coliseum
- DCH Regional Medical Center
- Paul W. Bryant Museum
- Druid City Brewing Company
- Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
- Capitol Park
- Gorgas House
- Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
- Murphy African American Museum
- Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Spa Belle La Vie
- Moundville Archaeological Park
- Black Warrior River
- Mercedes Benz U.S. International
