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 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 University Area
Hotel Capstone
Lovely, classic hotel very conveniently located
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
We love staying at Houndstooth. We have stayed on property before. I highly recommend for families. Only minor cleaning issue with kitchen trash not emptied and spills around the trash can, other than that, no issues. I would still recommend this property. Owners were very helpful with questions ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Sweet Home Bama Hideaway–Walk to UA & Bryant-Denny
Great house with an amazing back yard
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Clean room, great customer service from staff and great breakfast bar.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Greystone Inn and Suites
Could have a few things like our room didn’t have a list for the phone to call lobby etc. also didn’t have the wifi password other than that it was a good stay
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Ambassador Inn and Suites Tuscaloosa
very clean and staff was very courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
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.
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 Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium 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.
