North of the River Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North of the River
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 match 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.
Denny Chimes
You can find out about the history of Tuscaloosa when you stop by Denny Chimes. You can attend a football match while in the area.
Our pick of the best North of the River Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
Clean, nice location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Fairfax Paradise
Hotel Capstone
Room was great and location for visit was awesome staff was great !
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Spotless room, quick checkin
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Best Western University Inn
Everything was super duper good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
Staff was very helpful and seen to our needs. Rooms were satisfactory. Breakfast was like what you fix at home. Quiet place to stay for 3 nights. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Bowlero Tuscaloosa and Black Warrior River.
