University Area, AL
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 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 clean room , staff was great!!
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Staff very courteous! Room good.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Loved it
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Room was clean, variety of item to choose from on the breakfast bar.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Large clean rooms, very modern decoration styling, heated indoor pool, and free full bar happy hour every day from 5pm - 6:30pm which includes beer wine liquor and soft drinks. Also the hotel is centrally located near multiple excellent restaurants which are all within 1 block. And the hole is only ...
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
This is a great hotel! The staff were courteous and knowledgeable. The room and all common areas were spotless and had everything we needed. It was my first time to Tuscaloosa. Location was great, it was convenient to the location of the family we were visiting, price was decent.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
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 Denny Chimes.
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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, 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.
