East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
A white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
A Veterans Memorial Park sign with an airplane model and flags.
A memorial wall listing names of individuals, surrounded by a park with grass and trees.
A blue military jeep with US Air Force insignia and a star emblem, parked on a stone surface with American flags in the background.

Stay near popular East Central Tuscaloosa attractions

Veterans Memorial Park

8.4/10 (79 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Visit the only remaining documented antebellum garden in Alabama and learn about the families who once lived in the home it surrounds.

Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks

AU$66
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
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Our pick of the best East Central Tuscaloosa Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$182 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$182
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

2.5 out of 5
600 Harper Lee Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$172 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$172
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (981 reviews)
"Parking was great and location was easy to find. The staff were very kind and accommodating. They explained everything to us upon arrival. We needed an accessible room. Although it was clean, the bed was very worn (sagging) and the odor from the bathroom was terrible. It smelled like the carpet was ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama

InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama

2 out of 5
1650 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Bowlero Tuscaloosa are ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
"I arrived to stay and Alexis said I could not get the room due to the room wasn’t available then she said the room wasn’t clean I was charged 120 and never stay"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

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InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama
Conveniently Located 2B/2BA Very Close to University of Alabama Campus

Conveniently Located 2B/2BA Very Close to University of Alabama Campus

Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$280 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$280
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Veterans ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"The house is nicely located, near the UA campus. The neighborhood was quiet and well maintained. It was perfect for our short stay."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Conveniently Located 2B/2BA Very Close to University of Alabama Campus
5th Quarter at Watercress- 0,9 Miles to UA- 2 BR 2 BA- Riverfront

5th Quarter at Watercress- 0,9 Miles to UA- 2 BR 2 BA- Riverfront

Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$673 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$673
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Randall ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Well equipedGreat location to our event Clean"

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

5th Quarter at Watercress- 0,9 Miles to UA- 2 BR 2 BA- Riverfront
Down The Shore Condo | Jersey Meets Bama

Down The Shore Condo | Jersey Meets Bama

Tuscaloosa Alabama
Stay at this condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy a fitness centre, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Randall ...
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Down The Shore Condo | Jersey Meets Bama
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Our guide on where to stay in East Central Tuscaloosa

Find the best East Central Tuscaloosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white building with columns, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
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University Area

If you're spending some time in University Area, Bryant-Denny Stadium and Paul W. Bryant Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

South East Tuscaloosa

South East Tuscaloosa might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A large, historic building with multiple arches and columns, a prominent tower, and a well-maintained lawn.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.

A river under a bridge surrounded by lush greenery.

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.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

South West Tuscaloosa

When in South West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide

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