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Auburn, AL
The Loveliest Village on the Plains, home to Auburn University, Toomer's Corner and Chewacla State Park.
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Auburn’s nickname comes from an Oliver Goldsmith poem, and on a fall afternoon under the campus oaks it fits. Auburn University shapes nearly everything here, from the brick buildings of Samford Hall to the energy at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Downtown starts at Toomer’s Corner, where College Street meets Magnolia Avenue, and spreads into a few walkable blocks of shops and restaurants that stay lively whether or not there is a game. Outside of football season, Auburn is a relaxed, friendly town with an easy pace, good parks and a calendar of campus concerts, lectures and sporting events.
Start with the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, a free museum with a strong collection and lovely grounds, then walk the Donald E. Davis Arboretum on campus. Chewacla State Park, just south of town, has a waterfall, a lake, hiking and mountain bike trails, and Kiesel Park offers easy walking paths. Downtown and along Gay Street you will find burgers and casual spots, sweets, bars and boutiques stocked with orange and blue, plus coffee shops full of students.
Auburn questions, answered
What is a football weekend like in Auburn?
Busy and loud. Jordan-Hare Stadium seats more than 87,000, so the town’s population roughly doubles on home game Saturdays. Fans tailgate across campus, gather to watch the Tiger Walk before the game, and roll Toomer’s Corner with toilet paper after a win. Hotels sell out early and prices rise, so book months ahead or look in Opelika and nearby towns.
How do I get to Auburn?
Montgomery Regional (MGM) is about an hour away, and Columbus Airport (CSG) in Georgia is about 45 to 50 minutes. Many visitors fly into Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), about 1 hour 45 minutes northeast on I-85, for more flight choices. Auburn sits on I-85, with US 29 and US 280 also running through town.
What does it mean to roll Toomer’s Corner?
After an Auburn win, fans gather at Toomer’s Corner, the downtown intersection by the main campus gates, and toss rolls of toilet paper into the oak trees until the branches are draped in white. The tradition also happens after big wins in other sports and at graduation. It is a sight to see even if you are not a fan.
When is the best time to visit Auburn?
Fall brings football and cooler weather, though game weekends mean crowds. Spring is a lovely, calmer time, with blooms on campus and the A-Day spring game. Summer is hot and quiet with fewer students around, which makes it easy to find a table or a hotel room.
Where should I stay in Auburn?
Downtown and campus-area hotels are walkable to Toomer’s Corner and Jordan-Hare Stadium. Hotels along I-85 and in Opelika cost less and are a short drive away. On game weekends, many fans rent homes or stay in nearby towns. Browse local places to stay to compare.
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