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 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.
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.
University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
Very nice staff. Rooms need to be updated as they did not match the online pictures. Still clean with comfortable beds. However, one of the floors was closed for renovations so I’m assuming they are in the process. Location fantastic.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Easy checking procedure. Pet friendly too! Breakfast was very good! Had biscuits and gravy- delicious!
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Greystone Inn and Suites
Room is a bit dated, but clean. They provide free drinks and snacks in the lobby and the room. I looked around my room to make sure I wasn’t going to get charged $7 for a bottle of water, like in Las Vegas. Good value for the money.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Clean rooms and the staff was great
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Fantastic hotel. We loved the suite style room with a separate bedroom and pull out couch in the living room. The attached Side-by-Side restaurant was great as well the daily happy hour setup and breakfast. We'd definitely pick this hotel again.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The hotel was clean. The staff was friendly. Parking was easy. Really good location. We loved the River Walk.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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.
