University Area Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
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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.
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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
We like to stay there because it’s so close to everything on campus.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Quick check in, 24/7 coffee/ very clean room and bathroom and delicious hot breakfast!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Best Western University Inn
Clean, safe environment. We stay here often for Alabama games and appreciate affordability and continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
We love this place! Every time we come here.to work, this is the only place we stay! People are great and the food was AWESOME!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Very clean rooms. Nice property. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
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.
