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.
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.
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.
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
Room was clean. Easy access to everything in Town. Had an issue with AC but was fixed when reported it.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Clean Room and staff very Nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Beautiful hotel right near shopping, restaurants and couple miles down the street from UA.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown
Great room, location near riverwalk and U of A.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Blvd
Everything was great as was the service and maintenance staff!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa Downtown
Breakfast was very expensive with what was there to offer also ran out of toilet paper day one wasn’t an extra roll in the room should have been considering first night only had a partial roll
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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 Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium 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 Gorgas House, 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.
