Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.
Murphy African American Museum
Visit this heritage museum to learn about the lifestyle of African Americans in Tuscaloosa during the early 20th century.
Battle–Friedman House
Visit this historic house to see displays of period furniture and elaborate architectural designs that provide a peek into 19th-century life in Tuscaloosa.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
For the second time staying at the Hotel Indigo I was assigned a room in their annex building, requiring to walk across the parking lot to get to the room. Multiple issues with getting access to the room, heat did not work and room was not well below standards for cleanliness. I will not be staying ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Great location and staff and room were clean
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great rooms with excellent staff. Breakfast is one of the best I have had. Their restaurant had very limited options.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown
Staff was amazing. Shower, impressive.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
Love it
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd
Only one elevator in the building was working. I was initially charged for parking, but that was never mentioned at check-in. I was able to get that reversed (days later) when I communicated that I did not utilize their parking as my son lives in the apartments next door. This hotel has gone down ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
West Tuscaloosa
While West Tuscaloosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
North of the River
While visiting North of the River, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course.
