University Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 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.
Our pick of the best University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
Outstanding. Comfortable. Friendly staff. I'd stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
Condo is spacious and had everything we needed. Very close to campus was a plus.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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!
The house was well appointed
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Quick check in, clean room, helpful staff and breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Greystone Inn and Suites
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, 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 Murphy African American Museum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes 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 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.
