South East Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa
Visit South East Tuscaloosa
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.
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.
Top hotels in South East Tuscaloosa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Breakfast was fresh and tasty
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
avid hotel Tuscaloosa University Area by IHG
Courteous staff and clean room
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Parking was good. Staff was friendly and helpful I did not eat breakfast, so no commentcon that part of my stay. Would recommend anyone to stay there. Very clean and nice.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Staff
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
We needed a place to stay while driving across the country, this location fit the bill. It was clean, nothing and nothing fancy. Overall solid stay for what I paid.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
SpringHill Suites Tuscaloosa by Marriott
Clean room and bathroom; comfy bed
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South East Tuscaloosa
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Skyland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Skyland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
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.
West Tuscaloosa
When in West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 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.
