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$65
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$183 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$183
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
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Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University

2.5 out of 5
600 Harper Lee Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is AU$173 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$173
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University
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$326 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$326
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (41 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Conveniently Located 2B/2BA Very Close to University of Alabama Campus
Bunking at Bek’s

Bunking at Bek’s

Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this holiday home in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Veterans Memorial Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Great communication. Let us check in early since the home was ready. Simple home but met our needs."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

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Bama Oasis | 3 Private Suites | Pool & Fitness Center

Bama Oasis | 3 Private Suites | Pool & Fitness Center

Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Randall Family Park and Trailhead ...
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Bama Oasis | 3 Private Suites | Pool & Fitness Center
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 ...
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InTown Suites Extended Stay Tuscaloosa AL - University of Alabama
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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
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

University Area

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

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, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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 Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Indian Hills Golf Course and Black Warrior River.

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.

East Central Tuscaloosa Travel Guide

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