Experience the true spirit of Tuscaloosa at Hotel Indigo® Tuscaloosa Downtown, the city’s first waterfront hotel overlooking the Black Warrior River. Admire river views from our rooftop bar, or grab one of our bikes on loan and head to Tuscaloosa Riverwalk to watch paddleboats and kayaks ride the current. Less than a mile away from the University of Alabama, we offer the perfect place to stay for the electric excitement of football games and graduations. You’ll find a myriad of unique shops and restaurants downtown, and you can see both local and nationally touring acts at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, the largest outdoor music venue in West Alabama. Inside the hotel, locally inspired murals fill the walls – we also host a gallery expansion from the Kentuck Art Center just across the river – and our restaurant and bar feature authentic Southern food and drinks. Even your room will reflect the neighborhood’s tradition of culture, education and industry through modern decor and rustic furnishings that are distinctly Alabamian.
A secure fitness center located on the second floor of the hotel, featuring elliptical bikes, treadmills, and free weights. A picture window view of Downtown Tuscaloosa, television, and music playing make this fitness center stand out.
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For almost 200 years, steamboat whistles have filled the air as ships sail through the rippling waters of the Black Warrior River towards the banks of Tuscaloosa. With the rise of the cotton and bourbon trade in the 1800s, the port created a center of industry and culture unlike any other. Commerce boomed as the city transformed into one of the country’s major crossroads, attracting residents and merchants from all walks of life. When the University of Alabama was founded in 1831, a lively tradition of education, service and athletics began that still thrives today. Any local will tell you that Tuscaloosa is a historic place of connection with a character all its own.
Created with pieces from the private collection of Alabama businessman Jack Warner, the gallery housed at the Tuscaloosa Museum of Art is one of the most noteworthy exhibitions of American art in the country. The collection is anchored by traditional pieces depicting the unrest of the Civil War, landscapes of its storied battles, and intimate renderings of the tumultuous period.
Pack your pooch and head for a stroll down this 4.5-mile, pet-friendly trail along the scenic Black Warrior River. The path near downtown Tuscaloosa is lined with charming gazebos, picnic areas and a splash pad for kids to take a break from the hot Bama sun.
Located on the historic University of Alabama campus, the exhibits at the Alabama Museum of Natural History serve as an ode to Alabama's prehistoric beginnings. From ancient artifacts to fossils to the only meteorite known to have hit a human, discovery lives here in primal proportions.
Hailed the largest ancient city in America north of Mexico, the sprawling Moundville Archeological Park is a national heritage site of 28 flat-topped pyramids surrounding a centrally located communal plaza. The site, attributed to the Mississippian Indians, memorializes a complex horticulturalist society whose civic and religious centers have lasted for over 800 years.
This 7,400-seat amphitheater is Tuscaloosa’s original soundstage. Since opening its doors in 2011, the outdoor concert hall, walking distance from the shops and restaurants of downtown Tuscaloosa, has hosted performers like Chris Stapleton, Jill Scott, and Patti LaBelle.
Amidst the roar of lively Bama fans and SEC fanatics is Tuscaloosa's trendy Druid City Music Hall. Make your way along the famed Strip minutes from the University of Alabama campus to hear your favorite artists over the steady chant of Roll Tide that can be heard on any given game day.
A treasure for history buffs and architecture aficionados alike, this local icon built in 1938 boasts sophisticated design inspired by the Italian Renaissance and a robust event calendar of more than 300 shows a year.
Local talent lives at Green Bar in Tuscaloosa. From bluegrass to soul to hip hop, their legendary open mic night draws some of the best indie acts in town.
Named for prominent hometown civil rights attorney and UA graduate Chuck Morgan, Chuck's Fish has been reeling in the freshest Gulf Coast seafood in Tuscaloosa since 2005. Local favorites include the Gulf Catch piccata and award-winning sushi dishes, but guests can also enjoy naturally raised, hand-cut beef.
In July 2015, brothers Jeremy and Jeremiah opened what would be Tuscaloosa's third brewery, Band of Brothers. The brewery is already making waves with kegged crafts and specialty ales like Monk on the Radio and Voodoo Mild.
For Tuscaloosa native John "Big Daddy" Bishop, it was all a dream...literally. He built the first Dreamland BBQ on his family's land in 1958. Fifty-eight years, eight restaurants, and countless national reviews singing their praises later, there still "Ain't nothing like 'em nowhere."
For over 75 years, this spot has been serving up steaks and signature drinks in low-key Styrofoam cups to the community. With a humbly decorated interior and exterior, Nick’s in the Sticks (as it’s affectionately nicknamed) offers the perfect jeans-and-a-t-shirt experience combined with great Southern food.
Top floor private meeting room with 837 square feet of versatile meeting space, abundant natural light, and the capability to open up to 2100 square feet of rooftop terrace space overlooking the Black Warrior River.