Downtown Travel Guide
Tuscaloosa
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Murphy African American Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Murphy African American Museum during your travels in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Find out about the history of Tuscaloosa when you take a trip to Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Battle–Friedman House
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Battle–Friedman House in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Nice property. Nice front desk personnel.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Comfortable, quiet, clean.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The staff were allbvery friendly and professional. The room was clean and everything worked as it should have. It was a little smaller than expecte
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
Great staff! Great room. The gentleman who checked us in was so courteous. I wish I could remember his name.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd
Great staff, courteous and attentive! Clean room! Good breakfast! My only complaint was the pool area had a slight odor the first evening (maybe it was the puppy another guest had) because I didn’t smell it the next day.I would definitely recommend and stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Clean room Nice lobby and bars Good registration
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Druid City
Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Murphy African American Museum 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.
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.
West Tuscaloosa
While West Tuscaloosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
North of the River
While visiting North of the River, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course.
