North of the River
Tuscaloosa
Visit North of the River
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.
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.
Top hotels in North of the River
Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa
Easy access. Clean property and rooms. Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Capstone
For the price of staying here, I would expect a nicer bathroom. The back of the bathroom door looks either dirty or in need of repainting. The shower is very small and awkward to get into and out of (the door opens inward). As for amenities, it would be nice if they at least had complimentary coffee ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Breakfast bar was very good.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 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 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Overall it was a nice stay. Clean room, nice staff, free parking….i honestly don’t understand why it had to be as much as it was per night though. To me, it was a normal room with no extra bells or whistles other than it had a bar/restaurant on the roof. If nightly stay is gonna cost as much as it ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Super friendly staff, room and lobby very clean.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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
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.
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.
