University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Examine prehistoric fossils, local wildlife specimens and archaeological artifacts in this fascinating museum, which is devoted to the natural world.
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 University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
Old rooms, not updated and nice like the different hotel we stayed at the night before .
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
Great location and close to my daughter’s home! Great place to stay for a game or parents weekend!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Saban of Sherwood with a Pool located 0.9 miles from Bryant Denny Stadium
House was great for our group and perfect location for a game!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Always clean!! Fabulous staff too! Breakfast is always on the run, but it’s always yummy!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Best Western University Inn
Outside of hotel is nothing special, but room was nice enough and not too far from campus. It’s also nice to have a complementary breakfast, they don’t have everything you might want or expect from a higher end chain (I didn’t see yogurt or fruit), but it’s nice to have something available, including ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
We love this place! Every time we come here.to work, this is the only place we stay! People are great and the food was AWESOME!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Druid City
Though Druid City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
