North of the River Travel Guide
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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 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
Attend live concerts and festivals, sporting events and an Independence Day celebration at the largest open-air arena in West Alabama.
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.
Gorgas House
Learn about the family history of former University of Alabama president Josiah Gorgas at the oldest building on the university’s campus.
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Other neighbourhoods around North of the River
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.
Pinehurst
Pinehurst might not have many top sights, but Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum 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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and Tuscaloosa River Walk are top sights worth seeing.
East Central Tuscaloosa
Though East Central Tuscaloosa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coleman Coliseum and Veterans Memorial Park.