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.
Activities
Adventurous Walking Tour of University of Alabama
Our pick of the best South West Tuscaloosa Hotel Deals
Best Western University Inn
Outside of hotel is nothing special, but room was nice enough and not too far from campus. It’s also nice to have a complementary breakfast, they don’t have everything you might want or expect from a higher end chain (I didn’t see yogurt or fruit), but it’s nice to have something available, including ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Tuscaloosa Southeast
It did the job of stopping and getting some rest for one night
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Tuscaloosa - University
The room was not very clean. Hair on the floor and shower walls. Seriously? Wouldn’t stay there against.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Rodeway Inn Tuscaloosa near University
Everything was clean
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Wingate By Wyndham Tuscaloosa
Disappointed w
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Tuscaloosa
Rested like a stone when head hit pillow
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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 Lake Tamaha and Bowlero Tuscaloosa.
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.