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 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.
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 when you stop by Denny Chimes. You can attend a football match 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 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Capstone
Great staff very helpful at both. Check in and check out the room was clean accessible. The only real issue I had was I just didn’t really like the shower head that was in the shower, but aside from that everything was good as gold, even though the giveaway toiletry items were excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Nice hotel l, lots close by.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
The staff was very nice, helpful and accommodating! There was a cigarette burn in our comforter but other than that it was a good stay just for one night!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
This property was amazing everything was in order
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Greystone Inn and Suites
Wonderful place to stay for a few nights. Clean, comfortable and affordable. The staff were so kind and hospitable. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
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.
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.
