Auburn Travel Guide

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Welcome to Auburn, a charming city located in the heart of the Alabama region in the United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, rich history, and friendly community, Auburn offers a wide range of attractions and activities that will captivate every visitor.

One of the highlights of Auburn is its prestigious Auburn University, which brings a youthful energy to the city. The university's beautiful campus is a sight to behold, with its iconic Samford Hall standing tall and the stunning Jordan-Hare Stadium, where the Auburn Tigers football team plays, creating an electric atmosphere on game days. Sports enthusiasts will be thrilled to catch a game and experience the contagious enthusiasm of the fans.

Nature lovers will find themselves in paradise in Auburn. The city is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, including the picturesque Chewacla State Park. This natural oasis offers hiking trails that wind through lush forests, serene lakes perfect for fishing and kayaking, and beautiful waterfalls that provide a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

For history buffs, Auburn is home to several historical landmarks that shed light on the city's past. The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art showcases a diverse collection of art, including works by renowned artists, while the Pebble Hill plantation offers a glimpse into the region's antebellum history. Take a stroll through the charming downtown area, lined with historic buildings and quaint shops, and immerse yourself in the city's unique heritage.

Food lovers will be delighted by Auburn's culinary scene. The city offers a wide range of dining options, from Southern comfort food to international cuisine. Indulge in mouthwatering barbecue, savor delicious seafood, or treat yourself to a gourmet meal at one of the many upscale restaurants. And don't forget to try some of the local favorites, such as fried green tomatoes and sweet tea.

Alternative names: Population: 62.1 thous.Area: 59.85 mi²Maximum elevation: 846 ftMinimal elevation: 387 ftCoordinates: 32°36'22"N, 85°28'53"W

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Auburn Attractions - What to See and Explore

Auburn offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Samford Park, Auburn University Chapel, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums
Jordan-Hare Stadium
Nestled in the heart of Auburn, Alabama, Jordan-Hare Stadium stands as a prominent landmark and a beacon of collegiate sports. This storied stadium is not just a structure of steel and concrete, but a hallowed ground where college football comes to life, especially...
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Samford Park
William J. Samford Hall is a structure on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. It is an icon of Auburn University and houses the school's administration. The building is named for William J. Samford, the Governor of Alabama from 1900 to 1901.
Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Auburn University Chapel
The Auburn University Chapel is the second-oldest building and oldest building in its original location on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.

Art gallery • Museum • Art museum
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
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. Opened on October 3, 2003, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art contains six exhibition galleries within its 40,000 square feet of interior space.
Neighbourhood
Auburn University Historic District
The Auburn University Historic District comprises the historic core of Auburn University in Alabama. The 14.5-acre district includes buildings built between 1846 and 1951, with a consistent red brick material palette.
Park • Garden
Davis Arboretum
The Donald E. Davis Arboretum, in Auburn, Alabama, United States, is a public native plants museum, and botanical arboretum with educational facilities, event spaces, and a conservation program.
Park • Field
Cater Hall
Katharine Cooper Cater Hall, also known as the Old President's Mansion or the Social Center, is a structure on the National Register of Historic Places on the campus of Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama.
Park • Regional park • Campsite
Chewacla State Park
Chewacla State Park is a publicly owned recreation area in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, occupying 696 acres to the south of Interstate 85.
City hall • Downtown Auburn
Auburn City Hall
Auburn City Hall in Auburn, Alabama, built in 1933, is the city hall of Auburn, Alabama. It was originally constructed as a post office in 1933, and, like many post offices constructed during the Great Depression, the building has a "starved classical" design typical of federal...
Church • Greek Revival architecture
Langdon Hall
Langdon Hall is a building on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, United States.
Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, affiliated with the Progressive National Baptist Convention and American Baptist Churches USA. It was the church where Dr. Martin...
32°28'44"N • 85°36'34"W
Tuskegee National Forest
The Tuskegee National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in Macon County, Alabama, just north of Tuskegee and west of Auburn. The topography is level to moderately sloping, with broad ridges with stream terraces and broad floodplains.
32°36'24"N • 85°29'28"W
Methodological individualism
In the social sciences, methodological individualism is the principle that subjective individual motivation explains social phenomena, rather than class or group dynamics which are illusory or artificial and therefore cannot truly explain market or social phenomena.
32°36'24"N • 85°28'39"W
Robert Wilton Burton House
The Robert Wilton Burton House, at 315 E. Magnolia St. in Auburn, Alabama, was built in 1885 in Queen Anne style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Greek Revival architecture
Noble Hall
Noble Hall, also known as the Frazer-Brown-Pearson Home, is a historic Greek Revival style plantation house in Auburn, Alabama. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1972.
32°35'54"N • 85°29'13"W
Telfair Peet Theatre
Concerts and shows • Theater
32°35'57"N • 85°29'10"W
Auburn University Library of Architecture
Library
32°35'36"N • 85°29'9"W
Old Rotation
The Old Rotation is a soil fertility experiment on the Auburn University campus in Auburn, Alabama. The Old Rotation experiment, which started in 1896, is the third-oldest ongoing field crop experiment in the United States and the oldest continuous cotton experiment in the world.
32°36'23"N • 85°28'21"W
Pebble Hill
Pebble Hill, also known as the Scott-Yarbrough House, is an antebellum cottage in Auburn, Alabama listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It currently serves as the location of the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University.

Things to See and Do in Auburn by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Auburn.

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Jordan-Hare Stadium
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Indian Pines Golf Course
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Plainsman Park
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Sport venueSportSport complex
Auburn Arena
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Sport venueSportBasketball
Duck Samford Stadium
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Auburn – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Auburn, it's worth seeing attractions such as: National Infantry Museum (Columbus), Columbus Civic Center (Columbus), National Civil War Naval Museum (Columbus).

34 milesSE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Infantry Museum, Columbus
The National Infantry Museum, located in Columbus, Georgia, is a premier destination for those interested in military history and the valor of the American infantryman. Established to honor the legacy and valor of the U.S.
31 milesE
Music venue, Ice rink, Road
Columbus Civic Center, Columbus
Columbus Civic Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Columbus, Georgia, built in 1996.
31 milesE
Museum, Military museum, Ship
National Civil War Naval Museum, Columbus
The National Civil War Naval Museum, located in Columbus, Georgia, United States, is a 40,000-square-foot facility that features remnants of two Confederate States Navy vessels.
45 milesW
Forts and castles
Fort Toulouse, Wetumpka
Fort Toulouse, also called Fort des Alibamons and Fort Toulouse des Alibamons, is a historic fort near the city of Wetumpka, Alabama, United States, that is now maintained by the Alabama Historical Commission.
39 milesNE
Historical place, Garden, Museum
Hills and Dales Estate, LaGrange
Hills and Dales Estate is the home built for textile magnate Fuller Earle Callaway and his wife Ida Cason Callaway completed in 1916 in Lagrange, Georgia. The property includes the pre-Civil War Ferrell Gardens started by Nancy Ferrell in 1832 and expanded by her daughter Sarah Coleman Ferrell beginning in 1841.

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Best Time To Visit Auburn

Learn when is the best time to travel to Auburn weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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May is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April and June.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in October. Most of it rains in March.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Auburn?

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What is the best time to visit Auburn?

May is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April and June. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.