University Area Travel Guide

Tuscaloosa

Bryant-Denny Stadium with its distinctive architecture and the name "BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM" prominently displayed.
A large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
A large white building with columns, a central staircase, and a well-maintained garden.
A white building with columns and a balcony, surrounded by pink flowers.
A building with a sign that reads "OF ALABAMA" and a large window. There are street lamps and a bench in the foreground.

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A building with a sign that reads "OF ALABAMA" and a large window. There are street lamps and a bench in the foreground.
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Open Photo by Jason Mann

Bryant-Denny Stadium

9.6/10 (1,212 reviews)
Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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Things to do

Visit the only remaining documented antebellum garden in Alabama and learn about the families who once lived in the home it surrounds.

Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks

£35
per adult
Historical Golf Cart Tour of Tuscaloosa Landmarks
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Top hotels in University Area

Hotel Capstone

Hotel Capstone

3 out of 5
320 Paul W Bryant Dr Tuscaloosa AL
The price is £91 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£91
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Capstone
Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas

Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas

Tuscaloosa AL
The price is £273 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£273
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
"It’s was great."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Less Than 1 mile to Bryant Denny, Coleman Coliseum, & Sewell-Thomas
Welcome to Tusk-Away!

Welcome to Tusk-Away!

Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this condo in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Druid City Brewing ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"We loved being able to text with those managing the property. The decor was UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA all the way... elephants watching over us everywhere! Super cute, bright and clean. All the amenities that you could think of - totally move in ready (including a snack basket). Our only complaint was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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The Saban of Sherwood with a Pool located 0.9 miles from Bryant Denny Stadium

The Saban of Sherwood with a Pool located 0.9 miles from Bryant Denny Stadium

Tuscaloosa AL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Bryant-Denny Stadium and Gorgas House ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Great house, host, and convenient location"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

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The Saban of Sherwood with a Pool located 0.9 miles from Bryant Denny Stadium
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University

3 out of 5
3920 McFarland Blvd. E Tuscaloosa AL
The price is £66 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£66
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuscaloosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University
Greystone Inn and Suites

Greystone Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
11170 Will Walker Road Vance AL
The price is £47 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£47
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vance. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Greystone Inn and Suites
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Where to stay in University Area

Find the best University Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

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.

A large building with a sign reading "Mary Hewell Alston Hall" at the entrance.
Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission
Open Photo by Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports Commission

East Central Tuscaloosa

While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Lake Tamaha.

A river under a bridge surrounded by lush greenery.

North of the River

While visiting North of the River, you might make a stop by sights like Black Warrior River and Indian Hills Golf Course.

Ancient ruins with columns and an archway amidst a grassy area with trees in the background.

South West Tuscaloosa

When in South West Tuscaloosa, you can plan a visit to Coleman Coliseum and Paul W. Bryant Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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