Visit University Area
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.
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.
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.
University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
Just the nicest bartender and server for dinner last night. Wish I gotten their names. Great location. Clean. Comfortable beds. Great experience!
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
We love staying at Houndstooth. We have stayed on property before. I highly recommend for families. Only minor cleaning issue with kitchen trash not emptied and spills around the trash can, other than that, no issues. I would still recommend this property. Owners were very helpful with questions ...
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
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 Dec 7, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
All was good.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Greystone Inn and Suites
Could have a few things like our room didn’t have a list for the phone to call lobby etc. also didn’t have the wifi password other than that it was a good stay
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Another wonderful weekend spent at Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa. This is our 2nd year staying when we attend my husbands company Christmas party. The staff is always kind, welcoming and answers our questions. The accommodations are centrally located, convenient, COMFORTABLE. We’ll see you all again next ...
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Other neighborhoods around University 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 Gorgas House.
Druid City
Druid City might not have many top sights, but Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Murphy African American Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pinehurst
When in Pinehurst, you can plan a visit to Gorgas House and Bryant-Denny Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Forest Lake
While Forest Lake isn't home to many top sights, Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Murphy African American Museum and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
South East Tuscaloosa
While South East Tuscaloosa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
