University Area
Tuscaloosa
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 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.
Top hotels in University Area
Hotel Capstone
Rooms need updating — the shower leaked all over the bathroom floor even when it was completely closed. Mattresses were not great. They did have great a/c and a nice lobby area but it is definitely not worth what they charge.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
Perfect! Clean & had everything as needed available.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The photos of this house were accurate. It is ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
The AC worked
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
For the second time staying at the Hotel Indigo I was assigned a room in their annex building, requiring to walk across the parking lot to get to the room. Multiple issues with getting access to the room, heat did not work and room was not well below standards for cleanliness. I will not be staying ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Area
The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History, 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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Alabama Museum of Natural History 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, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion 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.
