Location: Auburn
Top Things to do in Auburn
Things to do in Auburn, Alabama (AL): The Best Nature & Parks
Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama with a 2016 population of 63,118. It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area. The Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA with a population of 158,991, along with the Columbus, GA-AL MSA and Tuskegee, Alabama, comprises the greater Columbus-Auburn-Opelika, GA-AL CSA, a region home to 501,649 residents.
Restaurants in Auburn
1. Southeastern Raptor Center
2. Chewacla State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By LacrosseTraveller - Tucson, United States
On a long road trip we booked this park for a 1 night layover. Wow. We totally wish we could’ve stayed longer. As we were driving there the boys were searching for a basketball court nearby. Well, amazingly we pull into our spot and there is a court right there! Well the games were on. We dragged them away from the game for a walk across the street to the pond and all of a sudden they see a dock in the middle of the pond with a high dive! BTW, the only one left in Alabama. Well the shirts went flying off and they were diving in. So fun! We got there kind of late so dinner was a concern. Big Tip - Use Tiger to Go service. They deliver to the park if you give them the gate code. Lots of good restaurant options. The next morning went on a great hike to beautiful waterfall, pretty short hike. Unreal. And if you can, check out their beautiful cabins for rent right on the water. Next time bringing our bikes and staying longer. Must see stop!!
3. Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Established in 1993, the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC) is a 120-acre nature preserve located in Auburn, AL. In order to realize this mission, to promote a sense of stewardship towards nature, the KPNC’s prioritizes the protection and conservation of wildlife while engaging the community with a vast array of nature-based resources and services. Open from dawn to dusk every day of the year, over 35,000 annual visitors enjoy over six miles of marked walking and running trails; the areas first and largest nature playground; a stream with pond and waterfalls; wildflower, sensory, and butterfly gardens; and improved facilities including restrooms, drinking fountains, and benches throughout the property. Services include educational programming in the form of field trips, workshops, events, classes, research and citizen science projects, guided hikes, camps, rental opportunities, and much more.
Reviewed By smcdaniel - Ariton, United States
Nice place to hike. It's taken care of by the University of Auburn and well done. There are educational areas like birding, trees, etc along the way. It felt save and really pretty
4. Kiesel Park
5. Davis Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By jdavidhillery - Virginia Beach, United States
If you're an Auburn student you know how valuable the Donald E. Davis Arboretum is to the university and community. Although the primary objective is a living breathing outdoor museum, it is also a university classroom. I will focus on what the Davis Arboretum is best known for, The Founders Oak. I was fascinated by my visit. The native Southern trees and plants is the real gem of the arboretum. The crown jewel would be the "Founders Oak". The tree symbolizes the strong foundation and a deeply rooted history. The tree measures 88 feet tall by 47 inches wide. It's expected to see the start of the next century. The Oak serves as a symbol of the City of Auburn in history and spirit. There is much, more to the 13.6 acre arboretum that you will love to explore. They also rent out their space on the cheap for weddings. I encourage a visit.
6. Boggin on the Planes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Hickory Dickory Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
