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City in Alabama, United States
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Auburn is in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and home to Auburn University in downtown Auburn. During the university's home football games, the town fills up with thousands of alumni and college football fans for a weekend of tailgating.
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The scenic campus is home to 23,000 students and features buildings in the Greek Revival through the Modern styles.
The arboretum features native trees, shrubs and wildflowers of the southeastern United States, including 150 different tree species native to Alabama and the Southeast. Located on the corner of Mell Street and Simmons Drive on the Auburn University campus.
The 87,451-seat venue for Auburn University's football team located in the center of campus. No admission except on gameday, but still a terrific sight.
A 40,000-square-foot art museum opened in 2003, featuring visiting collections as well as a permanent collection devoted primarily to 19th- and 20th-century American and European art. Also features 15 acres of botanical gardens featuring large-scale sculpture, a three-acre lake, and a landscape that incorporates walking paths, benches and water features. Located on South College at Kimberly Drive.
A museum dedicated to the history of Auburn Athletics, primarily focused on Auburn football but showcasing Auburn's success in other arenas. Located on the corner of Samford Drive and Donahue Drive on the Auburn University campus. Admission is free.
Just west of Auburn, it offers the 8.5-mile-long Bartram National Recreation Trail, which is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching.
A pleasant park to unwind which is located just off I-85.
It's a stop on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and features 54 holes of golf along Lake Saugahatchee. Green fees are from $40 to $62.
A pricey but excellent Italian restaurant that is a great place to take a date.
A gourmet pizza restaurant with pizzas and pasta. Eat outside if you can.
Serves an "Asian fusion" including Chinese, Thai, and even a sushi bar that is very reasonably priced and deliciously fresh!
Laredo's
A good Mexican place. Wednesday night is Margerita Night.
Great pizza at a great price. Stagnooooooo!
Downtown Auburn on College Street. Pizza joint with a great atmosphere and is always hopping, especially after an Auburn victory.
Momma G's
An Auburn landmark, the run-down shack conceals some of the best sandwiches to be found anywhere. Be sure to try the "Momma's Love all the way."
A local casual dining restaurant with good hamburgers, salads, wings, and sandwiches.
A fairly large one-story bar with a very relaxed feel. Pool tables in the back and an outdoor patio and bar in the back as well. Very popular with Greeks and not very rowdy. A good place to go early in the night before Bourbon or Sky Bar. 21+
Very close to Jordan-Hare.
Traditional bed & breakfast. Two-night minimum.
Luxury mansion. Two-night minimum on football weekends.
A fantastic hotel located just across from central campus. Formerly known as the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center, the hotel features 248 rooms also has a restaurant and lounge, Ariccia and a comfortable lobby area.
CoHo
A former women's dormitory that was renovated, it features a rooftop bar, wrap around porch, and 40 guest rooms and suites.
Located in Haley Center on the Auburn University campus. Auburn University souvenirs and supplies.
Located on College Street between Magnolia Avenue and Thach Avenue. Auburn University souvenirs and supplies.
Located on Gay Street between Magnolia Avenue and Thach Avenue, Auburn University souvenirs and the unofficial official gameday and victory T-shirts.
By train
There is no passenger train service to Auburn.
By car
Auburn is accessible from Interstate 85, which runs four miles south of Auburn.
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By bicycle
Bicycles are a common method of transportation in Auburn, allowing one to cover longer distances than when on foot. Most areas in Auburn can be reached by a short bike ride of any other point.
By taxi
By transit
TigerTransit provides transportation services exclusively for Auburn University students and faculty, and is not accessible to people unaffiliated with the university.
By car
Cars are the most popular form of transport in and around Auburn. Traffic can be bad during short periods of time near downtown Auburn.
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