University Area
Tuscaloosa
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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 Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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.
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.
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
Outstanding. Comfortable. Friendly staff. I'd stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean.
Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
I rented a suite for the weekend. It is very spacious and clean. I personally prefer the city view facing the fluorescent lit park & bridge. There is a wall that is floor to ceiling windows & it is a extremely nice view. The bed was comfortable & bedding for the pull out sofa is conveniently in the ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Staff was very courteous and friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
From checkin to check out everything was wonderful. We'll definitely stay again next time were in town.
Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 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.
