West Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa
Visit West Tuscaloosa
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 West Tuscaloosa
Family-Friendly 3BR Near Alabama Campus – Quiet + Convenient!
Everything was clean and met expectations!Cute property!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Capstone
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Staff was great, hot breakfast was awesome, beds were comfy
Reviewed on 4 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
Best Western University Inn
Clean, bed was perfect, great location.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Great location and staff and room were clean
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Tuscaloosa
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 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 Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion and Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
