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 match 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.
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.
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
The hotel is beautiful with an outstanding stafff!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Everything needed for a comfortable stay was provided.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Always friendly and. compassionate staff in an ideal spot!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Best Western University Inn
Every staff member polite and efficient, nice breakfast and attentive host, clean room and area all about hotel nicely maintained. Great value.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Very clean room, large and comfortable
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The staff were very helpful and the location was great.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Druid City
Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Forest Lake
When in Forest Lake, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
South East Tuscaloosa
South East Tuscaloosa might not have many top sights, but Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
