East Central Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa
Visit East Central Tuscaloosa
Popular places to visit
Veterans Memorial Park
Examine the machinery of war, then take a quiet walk around the engraved walls which bear the names of thousands of fallen servicemen and women.
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.
Bryant-Denny Stadium
Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football game while in the area.
Tuscaloosa River Walk
Take a stroll along the banks of the Black Warrior River where you’ll find picnic areas, a farmers’ market, museums and concert venues.
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.
Things to do
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
University Scavenger Hunt: University of Alabama Adventure
Top hotels in East Central Tuscaloosa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
All was good as we have come to expect.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
Nice stay
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Bel-Aire Motel Tuscaloosa
I stayed here for Alabama LSU weekend. It was a great experience, my room was clean, and the staff was extremely helpful. For those looking to save money on gameday weekends, I would suggest Bel Aire to anyone.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Hotel Capstone
Very nice staff. Rooms need to be updated as they did not match the online pictures. Still clean with comfortable beds. However, one of the floors was closed for renovations so I’m assuming they are in the process. Location fantastic.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Breakfast was fresh and tasty
Reviewed on Jan 4, 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 Jan 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central Tuscaloosa
Hillsdale
Though Hillsdale might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
Forest Lake
While Forest Lake isn't home to many top sights, Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
South West Tuscaloosa
While there might not be top attractions in South West Tuscaloosa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Woodland Hills
While Woodland Hills 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 Paul W. Bryant Museum.
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.
