Visit University Area
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
Great stay at Hotel Capstone. Staff was great and the on campus location can’t be beat when you’re visiting the University of Alabama!
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Staff are great
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
This is one of the most well run locations of the La Quinta
Reviewed on 4 Nov, 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Everything was great!!!
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
I enjoyed the room with the sitting space was great. We didn't like the room being so close to the exit door, which was slamming all night and all morning. I left my keys at the desk and left, because no one was at the desk. Thanks.
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Tuscaloosa
I was impressed. The space was nice and HUGE. We brought our own air fryer and that literally completed the room, the staff was great. We had fresh towels and extra blankets when it got cold. I pray I can find this exact setup in the future.
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History, 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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Murphy African American Museum.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History 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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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.
