Food Scene
Locally-sourced seasonal menu. Great craft beer & cocktail selection.
15 locals recommend
Zazu Gastropub
112 S 8th StLocally-sourced seasonal menu. Great craft beer & cocktail selection.
Mandarin House Taste of Asia
3800 Pepperell PkwyDelicious Thai menu and great sushi!
Farm-to-table, beautiful atmosphere & great service! THE PLACE to eat in Auburn.
44 locals recommend
Acre
210 E Glenn AveFarm-to-table, beautiful atmosphere & great service! THE PLACE to eat in Auburn.
My favorite place for a fancy meal. Delicious and locally-sourced.
6 locals recommend
Café One Twenty Three
123 S 8th StMy favorite place for a fancy meal. Delicious and locally-sourced.
Have a southern-cooked meal on the dock of a turtle pond, with skillet jalapeno cornbread flipped right at your table! Peacocks, geese and other wildlife roaming around while you eat.
Cock Of The Walk
1702 Frederick RoadHave a southern-cooked meal on the dock of a turtle pond, with skillet jalapeno cornbread flipped right at your table! Peacocks, geese and other wildlife roaming around while you eat.
Local coffee roaster owned by one amazing woman. Don't miss this shop if you are heading into Auburn!
16 locals recommend
Mama Mocha's Coffee Emporium AUBURN LOCATION
414 S Gay StLocal coffee roaster owned by one amazing woman. Don't miss this shop if you are heading into Auburn!
Local coffee beans and great atmosphere in beautiful downtown Opelika.
6 locals recommend
Side Track Coffee
817 S Railroad AveLocal coffee beans and great atmosphere in beautiful downtown Opelika.
Parkway Farmers Market
2180 1st AveMrs. Storys Dairy Bar
1900 Pepperell PkwyFamous local hole-in-the-wall for footlongs & malted milkshakes.
Inexpensive, southeastern chain with fresh oysters and the BEST wings. Get the double-dipped! Guilty pleasure time.
Jefferson's Opelika
905 S Railroad AveInexpensive, southeastern chain with fresh oysters and the BEST wings. Get the double-dipped! Guilty pleasure time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Serves made-to-order sushi and homemade cheesecakes. Great local beer selection. Strange & delightful atmosphere. Usually hosts live music every evening.
6 locals recommend
Eighth & Rail
807 S Railroad AveServes made-to-order sushi and homemade cheesecakes. Great local beer selection. Strange & delightful atmosphere. Usually hosts live music every evening.
Sweetland Amphitheatre at Boyd Park
110 Smith StOnly 28 miles away. Beautiful amphitheater in LaGrange, GA.
BEST PLACE IN THE SOUTH TO SEE A CONCERT. Period. Check the schedule and if something is going on, don't miss it. Guaranteed great time. A guest chef is usually serving dinner before the show.
Standard Deluxe Inc
1015 Mayberry AveBEST PLACE IN THE SOUTH TO SEE A CONCERT. Period. Check the schedule and if something is going on, don't miss it. Guaranteed great time. A guest chef is usually serving dinner before the show.
Opelika's local brewery, also serving a gourmet hotdog menu!
16 locals recommend
Red Clay Brewing Company
704 N Railroad AveOpelika's local brewery, also serving a gourmet hotdog menu!
Local distillery and music venue. Check their calendar for happenings!
14 locals recommend
John Emerald Distilling Company
706 N Railroad AveLocal distillery and music venue. Check their calendar for happenings!
Parks & Nature
Chewacla State Park
124 Shell Toomer PkwyPlug in Smith Mountain Fire Tower on G-maps. My favorite trail on Lake Martin. Climb a fire tower at sunset for breathtaking views of the lake.
Smith Mountain Drive
Smith Mountain DrivePlug in Smith Mountain Fire Tower on G-maps. My favorite trail on Lake Martin. Climb a fire tower at sunset for breathtaking views of the lake.
Arts & Culture
If you are passing through, do not miss this southern gem. Artist Butch Anthony will blow your minds in the strangest, most fascinating way.
Museum of Wonder
If you are passing through, do not miss this southern gem. Artist Butch Anthony will blow your minds in the strangest, most fascinating way.
Essentials
Earth Fare
1550 Opelika RdDayspring Nature Shop
1011 Ave CLovely natural grocery in Auburn with all of your supplemental needs.
Winn-Dixie
1441 Fox Run Pkwy Closest Grocery Store (5 miles)
Shopping
LARGE and wonderful indoor antique mall. You'll be there for hours checking out the booths!
Angel's Antiques & Flea Mall
900 Columbus PkwyLARGE and wonderful indoor antique mall. You'll be there for hours checking out the booths!
Harvest Thrift Super Center
1750 Pepperell PkwyHUGE thrift store!
Sightseeing
Check this calendar for local happenings, including local farmers' markets, sporting events, concerts & more:
http://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
Opelika-Auburn News
204 South 8th StreetCheck this calendar for local happenings, including local farmers' markets, sporting events, concerts & more:
http://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/