Chewacla State Park
124 Shell Toomer Parkway, Auburn
A great place for a picnic, a day of activities or an overnight stay at one of 36 camp sites or 6 newly refurbished cabins. Miles of nature trails for hiking and biking follow the creeks and hills of thie 696-acre park. A 26-acre lake for swimming, fishing and boating as well as tennis courts, playground, a beautiful waterfall, picnic areas and group camp area.
 

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art At Auburn University
901 South College Street   (334) 844-1484
A 39,000 square-foot art museum that features eight exhibition galleries, formally designed sculpture gardens, auditorium, cafe, and gife shop. The travertine clad building houses Auburn University's historically significant art collections. The museum hosts traveling exhibitions, lectures, cinema and other special events.

Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E. Drake Ave., Auburn    (334) 887-4938
The arts center provides the area residents with access to an outstanding, active schedule of exhibitions, musical concerts, lectures, art classes and special events for children and adults throughout the year.

Horseshoe Blend National Military Park
(205) 234-3582
On the morning of 27 March 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men consisting of Tennessee militia, United States regulars and both Cherokee and Lower Creek allies attacked Chief Menawa and 1,000 Upper Creek or Red Stick warriors fortified in the "horseshoe" bend of the Tallapoosa River.

Auburn University Jonathan B. Lovelace Athletic Museum and Hall of Honor
Athletic Complex at the corner of Donahue & Samford Avenues on Auburn University's campus
(334) 844-0764
The museum is dedicated to honor Auburn's athletic past. Documenting all of the intercollegiate sports played by Auburn men and women down through the years, the museum shows people how athletic programs have contributed to Auburn's historical traditions.
 

Forest Ecology Preserve
This 110-acre educational facility offers 11 focal areas for observation and study. The Canopy amphitheater which seats 300 is next to the restrooms and handicap trail. Focal areas include the Wetlands, Butterfly garden, GPS trail, fern trail, reptile trail and wildlife trail. Also used as an orienteering course.
 

Spring Villa Park
1474 Lee Road, Opelika   (334) 705-5552
350 acre park with outdoor volley-ball courts, horseshoe pit, campground with hookups for 24 spaces, camp ground lodge, walking trails, day camp compound, restrooms, outside band stand, Nature trails, Open play area, Picnic tables and grills among the wooded areas, Picnic shelters, Caretakers home, New lodge available for group rental, Antebellum house listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Museum of East Alabama
121 S. Ninth St., Opelika    (334) 749-2751
The museum tells the story of the area's history and growth through exhibits of more than 5.000 artifacts. Special areas of interest are the doll collection, history of industrial technology, WWI & WWII, Civil War, pioneer household goods and musical instruments.

Lee County Historical Society Museum
6500 Stage Road, Loachapoka   (334) 887-3007
This 1845 Trade Center (stucco and plaster building) houses vintage clothing, quilts, old toys and furniture. There is a furnished log cabin, blacksmith shop, Indian teepee and farm tool display. Large groups accepted.

Colonial Mall
1627 53 Opelika Rd. Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821 8327
Enclosed shopping mall with 64 stores and eight restaurants. Held annually: antique shows, arts and crafts fairs, coin, cards and comic book shows, Christmas and Easter events. No admission charged.

Uptown Auburn
P. O. Box 1370 Auburn, AL 36831  (334)887 7011
Uptown shopping and dinning at its best with a variety of specialty shops and restaurants. Within walking distance of Auburn University and several Auburn lodging facilities. No admission charged.