Visit University Area
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 Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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.
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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
Great stay at Hotel Capstone. Staff was great and the on campus location can’t be beat when you’re visiting the University of Alabama!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Staff are great
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Excellent hotel!
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Everything was clean and close to where we needed to be. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Spotless room, excellent service
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
Ms. April was wonderful. The breakfast staff was wonderful. Thanks.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
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 Gorgas House.
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.
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, Murphy African American Museum and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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.
