South West Tuscaloosa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South West Tuscaloosa
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.
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.
Our pick of the best South West Tuscaloosa Hotel Deals
Best Western University Inn
Clean room, but the bathroom was rather small. Almost had to stand in the tub to shut the door. Breakfast was good. The coffee was bitter to my taste (but I don’t drink it very strong).
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast
My room was clean and spacious, staff was very nice, you get a nice breakfast at 6 every morning, and pricing was great for a 3 day stay. I will definitely come back my next visit 😬
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
The staff is friendly, professional, they take care of the place really well, my room was clean and the free breakfast was good. I was in town for work for two weeks, the room had a kitchenette and that was nice, they also had the main dishes you would need so i didn't have to buy any. I would have ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University
I’ve stayed in 3 other hotels in Tuscaloosa and this one was, by far, the best. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Wingate By Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Great stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
The floor in the room was coming up. When the light in the bathroom came on the vent automatically came on it smelled like straight up weed. You could have gotten a contact high from the smell. At check in they charged me a 50.00 deposit for a non-smoking room and a pet deposit when it says pets ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South West Tuscaloosa
Woodland Hills
Though Woodland Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum.
Hillsdale
Hillsdale might not have many top sights, but Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
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.
Skyland Park
When in Skyland Park, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
