North of the River
Tuscaloosa
Visit North of the River
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Denny Chimes
You can find out about the history of Tuscaloosa with a stop at Denny Chimes. You can attend a football game while in the area.
Top hotels in North of the River
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
The room was spacious and clean. The front desk was friendly and breakfast very good.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Capstone
Room and staff were great
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
It was good
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Room was spotless and comfortable! Very quiet and nice. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Lookout night venue nice. Staff nice.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 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 Oct 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
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.
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium, 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
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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.
