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 Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater during your stay in 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
Stay was excellent.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
All of the above.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Hotel is beautiful! Room was clean and staff was friendly
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Everything was great. The staff and room were excellent!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
The amenities were very nice. Breakfast was made to order, the evening social was great and everyone was super friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Real courteous staff and room was great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History, 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 Alabama Museum of Natural History 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.
