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.
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.
University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
Perfect location on campus! Great restaurant and super friendly staff! Very comfortable and clean room.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Room was very clean, bathroom spotless, AC cooled the room great. Breakfast was phenomenal! Lots to choose from. Hot breakfast available including bacon, scrambles eggs and biscuits as well as cereal and muffins.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Best Western University Inn
Building looks old but the rooms are like new.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
It’s a wonderful place to stay but there is no airport shuttle as advertised on this site and also no vegan options as mentioned at the restaurant.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
The staff was super friendly and personable! Gorgeous area, perfect location if you’re visiting the University.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
Check in was fine but problems after that. We thought the room was fine and decided to go get something to eat. As we shut the door we check to make sure it was locked. The door would not lock and the staff told us to go eat and they would fix it. We said, absolutely not, who would go eat and leave ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk 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.
