Visit University Area
Popular places to visit
University of Alabama
Walk around the campus of University of Alabama, a top university in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football game while in the area.
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.
University of Alabama
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Alabama, during your travels in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football game while in the area.
Tuscaloosa River Walk
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tuscaloosa River Walk during your travels in Tuscaloosa. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
You can enjoy a show at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football game while in the area.
Veterans Memorial Park
After visiting Veterans Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football game while in the area.
University Area Hotel Deals
Hotel Capstone
Reviewed on 15 July 2025
The Saban of Sherwood with a Pool located 0.9 miles from Bryant Denny Stadium
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Houndstooth Hideaway-Book for football! Pool & workout facilities
Reviewed on 17 November 2024
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
Reviewed on 9 July 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Reviewed on 17 July 2025
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 17 July 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 Bryant-Denny Stadium 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, R&R Cigars 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.
- Places of interest
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- Bryant-Denny Stadium
- Coleman Coliseum
- DCH Regional Medical Center
- Paul W. Bryant Museum
- University of Alabama
- Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
- Tuscaloosa River Walk
- Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
- Lake Tuscaloosa
- Mercedes Benz U.S. International
- Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
- Capitol Park
- Sipsey River
- Moundville Archaeological Park
- Gorgas House
- Spa Belle La Vie
- Alabama Museum of Natural History
- Murphy African American Museum
- Denny Chimes
- Battle–Friedman House