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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.
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
Very nice staff. Rooms need a little updating.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
It was good
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Clean room
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Lookout night venue nice. Staff nice.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Best Western University Inn
Very good value. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. Not a lot of extra luxuries, but we weren’t expecting that for the price. We just needed a clean, comfortable place to sleep and this was perfect!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Older hotel, but very nice. Near eateries. Near I-20. Safe area. Nice size TV. Could use fluffier pillows.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House, 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 Murphy African American Museum.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium 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, Murphy African American Museum and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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
- Gorgas House
- Capitol Park
- Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
- Spa Belle La Vie
- Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Moundville Archaeological Park
- Black Warrior River
- Murphy African American Museum
- Mercedes Benz U.S. International
