North of the River
Tuscaloosa
Visit North of the River
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.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.
Top hotels in North of the River
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
The room was spacious and and the bed comfortable. The room and the lobby were in good condition. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was ordinary.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Fairfax Paradise
Hotel Capstone
Amazing service
Reviewed on 3 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
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Great room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Amazing room and super clean. Pretty area to walk by the river.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
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.
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum 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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Murphy African American Museum.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
