North of the River, AL
Tuscaloosa
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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.
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.
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.
North of the River Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
"Properly grounds and staff were beautiful. The only issue was the hot water it took a long time to get hot and it didn’t get very hot. The towels and bed linen were soft and comfortable for showering and sleeping. I was in a suite and I would stay again in that exact same room,"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Hotel Capstone
"The shower head in my first room wasn’t cleaned and maintained properly to ensure proper flow and water pressure, and my request for a cleaning or replacement wasn’t handled well, either. The second room I was in when I needed to extend my stay for a day had a decent shower head with proper flow, ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
"Room could have been cleaner, mainly the bathroom, still had hair on the wall from previous people. Overall it was a nice and comfortable stay. Lots of breakfast options."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
"I enjoyed the rooftop bar"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
"All around great property"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
"Great price and very clean with a perfect location!"
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
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Where to stay in North of the River
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and R&R Cigars 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.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
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.
