West Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 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 West Tuscaloosa Hotel Deals
Family-Friendly 3BR Near Alabama Campus – Quiet + Convenient!
Everything was clean and met expectations!Cute property!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Capstone
Very convenient for our visit on campus. The hotel is in the middle of renovations, so I'm sure the upgrades to the rooms are in the horizon. Staff was excellent!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The staff were genuinely courteous, caring and concerned. I was pleasantly surprised at the friendly invested interactions.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Great hotel!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Room is a bit dated, but clean. They provide free drinks and snacks in the lobby and the room. I looked around my room to make sure I wasn’t going to get charged $7 for a bottle of water, like in Las Vegas. Good value for the money.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great room and staff. Good location.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Tuscaloosa
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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 Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
