North of the River, AL
Tuscaloosa
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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 game 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.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Examine prehistoric fossils, local wildlife specimens and archaeological artifacts in this fascinating museum, which is devoted to the natural world.
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.
North of the River Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
Extremely disappointed with the room quality here. My first room was unhygienic, dirty sheets, used towels, and hair in the shower. Even the common area outside the door was left dirty for over a day. After switching rooms, the second one wasn't much better, with broken lighting and visible water ...
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Hotel Capstone
Everything was great for the most part, def could use a little upgrading.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Overall it was a great stay-only complaint was in some of the hallways there was some strong odors that were hard to ignore. But our room luckily did not smell and was very clean and spacious.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
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 Mar 29, 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
It’s a wonderful place to stay but there is no airport shuttle as advertised on this site and also no vegan options as mentioned at the restaurant.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Super friendly staff, room and lobby very clean.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around North of the River
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Strip
Though The Strip might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Druid City
Druid City might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.
