Downtown
Tuscaloosa
Popular places to visit
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
Capitol Park
Visit the ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol and enjoy picnics at this popular downtown Tuscaloosa park, then drink in some local history at a 19th-century tavern.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.
Murphy African American Museum
Visit this heritage museum to learn about the lifestyle of African Americans in Tuscaloosa during the early 20th century.
Battle–Friedman House
Visit this historic house to see displays of period furniture and elaborate architectural designs that provide a peek into 19th-century life in Tuscaloosa.
University of Alabama
Stroll along tree-lined pathways and visit historic buildings, museums, galleries and sports arenas while experiencing life at one of Alabama ’s oldest universities.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Lookout night venue nice. Staff nice.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
It was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Large rooms, very spacious and updated. Beautiful hotel, the staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
The breakfast had a wide variety of fresh options. They had overnight oats,
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd
The top sheet on our beds were mattress pads!! Very uncomfortable!! If that’s what you always do you need to go back to regular sheets. They were very hot…
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Loved every aspect of this hotel and location. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Druid City
Druid City might not have many top sights, but Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Murphy African American Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Strip
Though The Strip might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South East Tuscaloosa
While South East Tuscaloosa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
