South West Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South West Tuscaloosa
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.
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.
Our pick of the best South West Tuscaloosa Hotel Deals
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Nothing fancy but clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
The hotel was ok. For the most part, it was clean. The staff were very friendly. A little updating would be nice!!!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western University Inn
Front desk staff was awesome
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University
Room was a huge suite, really nice and updated. Staff were nice. Breakfast way okay.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast
I love this place
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Wingate By Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Great Stay!Always our place to stay when in town.Definitely will be back
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South West Tuscaloosa
Woodland Hills
Though Woodland Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
Hillsdale
Hillsdale might not have many top sights, but Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
Forest Lake
When in Forest Lake, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Skyland Park
When in Skyland Park, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
