Jamie’s guidebook
Food scene
Wonderful salads and nice ambiance. Outdoor seating available. Large dining area downstairs for groups.
26 locals recommend
Amsterdam Cafe
410 S Gay StWonderful salads and nice ambiance. Outdoor seating available. Large dining area downstairs for groups.
Upscale, full bar, quiet, limited outdoor patio space, street side.
25 locals recommend
Hamilton's On Magnolia
174 E Magnolia AveUpscale, full bar, quiet, limited outdoor patio space, street side.
Auburn Draft House
161 E Magnolia AveGood burgers, small pizzas, and other pub food.
The food is amazing and the restaurant offers a nice atmosphere - don't let the strip mall location scare you away. Think ahead if going, there is usually a wait.
6 locals recommend
Pho Lee
756 E Glenn AveThe food is amazing and the restaurant offers a nice atmosphere - don't let the strip mall location scare you away. Think ahead if going, there is usually a wait.
Café One Twenty Three
123 S 8th StOne of our favorites, followed by a walk around town.
Everything we have tried on the menu has been delicious. You might even want to take an extra loaf of their bread home with you!
10 locals recommend
Ma Fia's Ristorante
811 S Railroad AveEverything we have tried on the menu has been delicious. You might even want to take an extra loaf of their bread home with you!
Taco Mama Auburn
140 E Magnolia AveFresh Mexican, market atmosphere and street side seating.
American classics with a Southern flare. Good beer selection and a relaxed underground atmosphere. Great location for a couple or a group. Brunch on the weekends.
54 locals recommend
THE HOUND
124 Tichenor AveAmerican classics with a Southern flare. Good beer selection and a relaxed underground atmosphere. Great location for a couple or a group. Brunch on the weekends.
Fun location for bbq and music. Open air, street side downtown Auburn.
11 locals recommend
Moes Original Bar B Que
125 E Magnolia AveFun location for bbq and music. Open air, street side downtown Auburn.
Mike and Ed's Bar-B-Q
307 N College StOur favorite take out bbq joint.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
2311 Bent Creek RdNew to the area, but much needed. Breakfast options are limited in our area.
The Depot
124 Mitcham AveExcellent seafood, upscale train station atmosphere.
Night life
Wonderful cocktails, knowledgeable staff, and low-key. Not your college scene. Live music occasionally.
19 locals recommend
Avondale Bar & Tap Room
Wonderful cocktails, knowledgeable staff, and low-key. Not your college scene. Live music occasionally.
Eighth & Rail
807 S Railroad AveLaid back local favorite for music and sushi?!
Perfect spot for after dinner cocktails and dessert. Nice patio. Brunch offered on weekends and holidays.
8 locals recommend
Ariccia Cucina Italiana
241 S College StPerfect spot for after dinner cocktails and dessert. Nice patio. Brunch offered on weekends and holidays.
LiveOaks
201 N College StGood beer and cocktail selection on the patio.
Craft cocktails, located in Opelika's vibrant downtown. Fairly new to the area, John Emerald Distillery has a long history in Alabama.
14 locals recommend
John Emerald Distilling Company
706 N Railroad AveCraft cocktails, located in Opelika's vibrant downtown. Fairly new to the area, John Emerald Distillery has a long history in Alabama.
One of our favorite places to visit at Lake Martin. Good pizza and beer selection on the deck overlooking the lake. Wine shoppe and patio. Live music most weekends of the summer. About a 45 minute drive, but a fun place to cool down after a hike at Cherokee Ridge.
35 locals recommend
Chuckwalla's Pizza at Chuck's Marina
237 Marina RdOne of our favorite places to visit at Lake Martin. Good pizza and beer selection on the deck overlooking the lake. Wine shoppe and patio. Live music most weekends of the summer. About a 45 minute drive, but a fun place to cool down after a hike at Cherokee Ridge.
New bowling alley offers pub food, game room, escape room. Fun place for a casual night out.
8 locals recommend
GOODTIMES BOWLING
750 E Glenn AveNew bowling alley offers pub food, game room, escape room. Fun place for a casual night out.
Parks and Recreation
Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
2222 N College StGreat spot for a walk or trail run. They have a marked 5k loop.
Good mix of trail types for people of all fitness levels, mountain biking, small lake, waterfalls, and creeks. Most trails are shaded. There is a fee per person.
75 locals recommend
Chewacla State Park
124 Shell Toomer PkwyGood mix of trail types for people of all fitness levels, mountain biking, small lake, waterfalls, and creeks. Most trails are shaded. There is a fee per person.
Beautiful spot on campus for a stroll. No entrance fee, across from the Auburn University President's home.
7 locals recommend
Donald E. Davis Arboretum
181 Garden DriveBeautiful spot on campus for a stroll. No entrance fee, across from the Auburn University President's home.
Town Creek Park
1150 S Gay StNice walking loop, shaded.
Walking trails up to 2-3 miles. Historic home, demonstration gardens.
13 locals recommend
Kiesel Park (Auburn City Park)
520 Chadwick LnWalking trails up to 2-3 miles. Historic home, demonstration gardens.
Sightseeing
Auburn University accredited art museum. Free admission. Cafe, patio, walking loop, and live music offered on occasion.
35 locals recommend
Jule Collins Smith Museum
901 S College StAuburn University accredited art museum. Free admission. Cafe, patio, walking loop, and live music offered on occasion.
Beautiful overlook on Lake Martin. Challenging hiking trails along bluffs and waterfront.
11 locals recommend
Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail
2234 Overlook DrBeautiful overlook on Lake Martin. Challenging hiking trails along bluffs and waterfront.
Biking/hiking trails, golf, extensive gardens, lake, birds of prey demonstration, butterfly house, special events for the holidays.
131 locals recommend
Callaway Gardens
17617 US Hwy 27Biking/hiking trails, golf, extensive gardens, lake, birds of prey demonstration, butterfly house, special events for the holidays.
Auburn University
Jordan-Hare Stadium
251 South Donahue DriveSamford Hall
182 South College StreetJ&M Bookstore
115 S College StTiger Rags
1625 E University DrGreat selection of Auburn gear and souveniers.
Anders Bookstore
212 W Magnolia AveLocal favorite for Auburn gear.
Toomer's Oaks
112 S College StDon't miss rolling the Auburn Oaks!
Toomer's Drugs
100 N College StVisit historic Toomer's Corners for lemonade and Auburn gear!
Agricultural Heritage Park
Historic park located just south of the stadium.
Places of worship
Auburn United Methodist Church
137 S Gay StHoly Trinity Episcopal Church
100 Church DrSt. Michaels Catholic Church
1100 N College StFirst Baptist Church
128 E Glenn AveChurch of the Highlands | Auburn Campus
2001 E Samford AveTrinity Lutheran Church
446 S Gay StAuburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
450 E Thach AveFirst Presbyterian Church
143 E Thach AveAuburn Islamic Center
338 Armstrong St