University Area
Tuscaloosa
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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.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Examine prehistoric fossils, local wildlife specimens and archaeological artifacts in this fascinating museum, which is devoted to the natural world.
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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
Always a great stay!
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The hotel location is convenient and the staff is friendly.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Best Western University Inn
Outside of hotel is nothing special, but room was nice enough and not too far from campus. It’s also nice to have a complementary breakfast, they don’t have everything you might want or expect from a higher end chain (I didn’t see yogurt or fruit), but it’s nice to have something available, including ...
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
We love this place! Every time we come here.to work, this is the only place we stay! People are great and the food was AWESOME!
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Rate location in bang for the buck. Happy the kid is graduating, but I will miss coming here.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy and quick check in process.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University 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 Denny Chimes.
Druid City
Druid City might not have many top sights, but Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
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.
