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
The rooms are showing their age although upgrading has apparently begun. Staff are friendly but the hot water was turned off for several hours and the dining room remained closed even after hot water was restored. No compensation was offered, not even complimentary coffee.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
Great location and close to my daughter’s home! Great place to stay for a game or parents weekend!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sweet Home Bama Hideaway–Walk to UA & Bryant-Denny
The is a fantastic home! Great location, very clean, great host and everything we needed was provided. Perfect spot for a game weekend! We would absolutely stay here again—- highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Sweet Home on 13th - Book for football season and more!
Clean home with plenty of living space
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Bed seemed clean. Breakfast was good. Carpet was frayed with carpet tacks exposed in the entryway of the room. Bathtub would not properly drain. Gym equipment not in working order.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Best Western University Inn
Clean, safe environment. We stay here often for Alabama games and appreciate affordability and continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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 Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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.
