North of the River
Tuscaloosa
Visit North of the River
Popular places to visit
![Tuscaloosa featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52228-University-Of-Alabama-Tuscaloosa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f84f34de95be8ab975493393b0e0f2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing a river or creek and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52077-Riverwalk-Tuscaloosa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35091-Tuscaloosa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
![Tuscaloosa which includes aircraft and a memorial](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52050-Veterans-Memorial-Park-Tuscaloosa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52264-Jemison-Van-De-Graff-Mansion.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion
Visit this historic Tuscaloosa house to admire its Italianate architecture and learn about the life of a well-known businessman and politician.
Things to do
Top hotels in North of the River
![Residence Inn by Marriott Tuscaloosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38350000/38340400/38340331/0ca1aba1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
![Hotel Capstone](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24100/24048/236547bf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb,2025
![Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14760400/14760365/0d95b2cf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb,2025
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24220000/24216800/24216743/18b9001d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
![Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa/Near University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2020000/2019700/2019695/bbd3384b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb,2025
![Greystone Inn and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/461100/461050/ccc94832_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
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The Strip
When in The Strip, you can plan a visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium and Coleman Coliseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Coleman Coliseum and Bryant-Denny Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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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 Murphy African American Museum.
![Tuscaloosa showing heritage architecture, flowers and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35102-Tuscaloosa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
![Tuscaloosa featuring a memorial and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52048-Veterans-Memorial-Park-Tuscaloosa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
East Central Tuscaloosa
While visiting East Central Tuscaloosa, you might make a stop by sights like Veterans Memorial Park and Lake Tamaha.