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Things To Do
Toomer's Drugs
An Auburn tradition since 1896. A visit to Auburn would not be complete without visiting Toomer's Corner on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and College Street. Toomer's has great food, World Famous fresh squeezed lemonade and other soft drinks.
Southeastern Raptor Center
You don't have to be a bird enthusiast to enjoy learning about birds of prey at Auburn University's Southeastern Raptor Center. In addition to hundreds of shows throughout the state and region each year, the center's educational unit staff conducts programs each Friday before Auburn football games. Although the center is not open to the public except for these special presentation dates, groups can schedule a program by calling (334) 844-6943.
Chewacla State Park
Chewacla State Park's 696 scenic acres offer plenty of rest, relaxation and recreation, just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playground, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, cabins, hiking and mountain biking trails.
Jule Collins Smith Museum
The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is an art museum on the campus of Auburn University, and is the only accredited university art museum in Alabama. It contains six exhibition galleries within its 40,000 square feet of interior space.
Downtown Auburn
With a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops, there is something for everyone in downtown Auburn.
Acre
Acre is located in the historic downtown district of Auburn just three blocks from Toomer’s Corner, the heart of the Auburn community. Chef David Bancroft and his team bring classic favorites to the table with fresh, innovative flavors and artistic presentations.
LiveOaks
In the heart of downtown Auburn, Alabama, the building once home to the Amoco service station, since the 1950s, was transformed into a one-off restaurant and patio bar. Built on Auburn traditions, LiveOaks was named after the beloved Toomer's Corner Oaks that were replanted the same week the restaurant opened its doors. Offering a rustic dining environment with a modern twist, LiveOaks brings tradition and innovation together through its menu, location, and charm.
The Hound
The Hound is a family owned restaurant and bar featuring over-the-top American classics, top shelf bourbon and 28 craft beers on tap. They feature bacon from heritage breed pork as well as other organic and humanely raised meats. The atmosphere was designed to be warm and welcoming- think hunting lodge, antler-pronged barn setting with the hustle and bustle of old time Alabama.
The Depot
Plating up Auburn’s finest and freshest seafood, the Depot is a modern grilled gulf coastal brasserie with a globally inspired menu by Executive Chef & Co-Owner, Scott Simpson. The food echoes from the past also honoring Alabama’s southern heritage and is cooked simply and spectacularly. Simple and spectacular, these are the principles of the Depot.
Bow & Arrow
A 2016, 2017, and 2018 semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: South” award and winner of Food Network’s “Iron Chef Showdown” competition in 2017, David Bancroft opened his second restaurant concept in Auburn, Bow & Arrow. Bow & Arrow is Bancroft’s interpretation of a South Texas smokehouse juxtaposed with the communal and casual dining approach of an Alabama potluck. Bow & Arrow serves up an assortment of smoked meats cooked over a live-fire Kudu grill and a selection of southern sides, including tater tot casserole, collard greens, and creamed corn.