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.
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
Front desk staff were excellent, dealt promptly and efficiently with any queries. Breakfast was excellent fresh and a great selection every morning and kept very clean and tidy by the breakfast staff. Facilities Indoor pool and gym were excellent also exceptionally clean and well maintained
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Capstone
The staff was courteous and the accommodations were clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The staff were genuinely courteous, caring and concerned. I was pleasantly surprised at the friendly invested interactions.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Room is a bit dated, but clean. They provide free drinks and snacks in the lobby and the room. I looked around my room to make sure I wasn’t going to get charged $7 for a bottle of water, like in Las Vegas. Good value for the money.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Great hotel!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Very spacious and clean. Staff were polite. Hospitality was great
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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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 Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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.
