Auburn (Alabama)

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Auburn is in the River Heritage region of Alabama. Auburn University is located in downtown Auburn. During Auburn University home college football games and the town fills up with thousands of alumni and college football fans for a weekend of tailgating.

Travel to Auburn (Alabama)

Travel by plane to Auburn (Alabama)

Most people traveling to Auburn fly into either Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (IATA Flight Code: ATL) in Atlanta, GA or Birmingham International Airport (IATA Flight Code: BHM) in Birmingham (Alabama) | Birmingham, AL, both of which are about 120 miles away.

The nearest commercial airports are Columbus Metropolitan Airport (IATA Flight Code: CSG) in Columbus (Georgia) | Columbus, GA or Montgomery Dannelly Field (IATA Flight Code: MGM) in Montgomery, AL. Both are about 50 miles from Auburn.

Robert G. Pitts Auburn-Opelika Airport (IATA Flight Code: AUO) is in Auburn off Glenn Avenue, but has no service from major air carriers. There is one FBO located on the premises (Auburn University Aviation Services).

Travel by train to Auburn (Alabama)

There is no passenger train service to Auburn.

How to travel to Auburn (Alabama) by car

Auburn is accessible from Interstate 85, which runs four miles south of Auburn.

• I-85, providing access to Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL. Exits 51 (College Street) and 57 (Glenn Avenue) provide the most convenient access to Auburn.
• US-29, providing access to Troy (Alabama) | Troy and points south.
• US-280, providing access to Birmingham (Alabama) | Birmingham, AL. It is fastest to take AL-147 from US-280 into Auburn, as US-280 continues to Opelika.

Travel by Bus to Auburn (Alabama)

• Greyhound , Exit 62 off of I-85 next to a Big Cat gas station. +1-800-231-2222 Provides service to the Auburn area.

• BreakShuttle @GroupZOOM.com , - Opening Hours: Only available during scheduled breaks Private service geared for students transiting during recesses, though is open to the public. Provides service to and from Atlanta, Nashville and Tampa, among other city's.

Transportation in Auburn (Alabama)

By foot

Downtown Auburn is easily traversable on foot. The sidewalks and pedestrian crossings in and near downtown are heavily utilized by Auburn's student population which means that cars will often stop if they see a pedestrian waiting at a crosswalk. However and the further one gets from downtown and the greater the distances become. Eventually, you will need to reconcile yourself to using vehicle or bicycle.

Areas outside of Downtown and north Auburn, especially areas along South College and Wire Road, lack sidewalks and pedestrian crossings and are not suitable for pedestrian traffic.

Travel by bicycle in Auburn (Alabama)

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 visited by a short bike ride of any other point. Auburn was voted a "bicycle friendly city" by the league of American Bicyclists because of the city's bike plan, bike lanes and advocacy efforts. Both the City of Auburn and Auburn University have established bicycle committees.

Be aware that Auburn City Police will occasionally cite bicyclists for riding on the sidewalk. In Auburn (like the rest of the U.S.), bikes are considered traffic just like cars, though drivers will often ignore bicyclists. Be aware of your surroundings.

Best way to travel in Auburn (Alabama) by a Taxi

• Tiger Taxi ☎ +1 334 444-4444 Opening Hours: 24/7 Provides personal transportation services geared towards Auburn University and the surrounding area.

• Twin City Taxi ☎ +1 334 246-0416 Opening Hours: 24/7 $3 initial fee, $2 per mile Service provided to Auburn-Opelika area. Airport shuttles available.

By transit

• Lee-Russell Public Transit - LRPT | ☎ +1 334 749-9092 +1-877-743-3739 Opening 6AM Monday - 6PM Dial-a-ride service. Primarily for residents of Auburn-Opelika. All pickups must be scheduled at least one business day in advance.

TigerTransit provides transportation services exclusively for Auburn University students and faculty and is not accessible to people unaffiliated with the university.

Phenix City Express provides transportation services to the general public during football gamedays.

How to travel to Auburn (Alabama) 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. Parking can also be difficult to find near downtown Auburn at certain times of the day. On Friday and Saturday of home football game weekends, traffic and parking are particularly bad.

Visitors are advised to pay close attention to any notices concerning the towing of unauthorized vehicles. Towing notices are enforced on a regular basis.In particular, towing from apartment complexes may occur at any time of the day or night.

Car Rental Companies include:

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car - 806 Opelika Road - ☎ +1 334 826-0227 +1-800-261-7331 Opening 7:30AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 6:30AM Monday - noon, closed Sunday

What to See

Wilmore Laboratories at Auburn University - Wilmore Laboratories at Auburn University.

• Auburn University 32.603374,-85.486078 Auburn University - AuburnUniversity-SamfordHall - The scenic campus is home to 23,000 students and features buildings in the Greek Revival through the Modern styles.

• Donald E. Davis Arboretum 249 Sciences Center Classroom 32.595021,-85.483478 Free admission 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 junction of Mell Street and Simmons Drive on the Auburn University campus.

• Eagle's Nest, located on top of Haley Center on the Auburn University campus. The highest point in Lee County provides a fantastic view of campus and the surrounding countryside. Can only be visited by Auburn University Student Recruiters and War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, so take a campus tour starting from the Upper Quad.

• Jordan-Hare Stadium 32.602222,-85.489167 - Jordan–Hare Stadium - Jordan-Hare Stadium west - 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.

• Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art 901 South College Street 32.587753,-85.483745 ☎ +1 334-844-1484 Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and college students and children under 17 free 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.

• Lovelace Athletic Museum 250 Beard-Eaves Court 32.597941,-85.492045 ☎ +1 334-844-4750 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 junction of Samford Drive and Donahue Drive on the Auburn University campus. Admission is free.

Muslim Travel Tips

• Roll the trees at Toomer's Corner (intersection of Magnolia and College streets in downtown Auburn) following an Auburn victory.
• Get lemonade at Toomer's Drugs, located at Toomer's Corner.
• Have a organic juice at the War Eagle Supper Club, routinely voted one of the nation's best college bars.
• Follow the Auburn University Walk of Fame on the streets of downtown Auburn.
• Take a bike ride on Auburn's many on-street bike lanes and off-street bike paths (or, in absence of a bike lane, ride on the street because bikes rule the road in Auburn!). fault.aspx?PageID=513]

• Tuskegee National Forest , Is located just West of Auburn and contains the 8.5 mile long Bartram National Recreation Trail which is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and bird watching.

• Chewacla State Park 32.55409,-85.48085 Chewacla State Park - Chewacla Falls Is a friendly park to unwind which is located just off I-85.

Golf

Golfing is an vastly popular outdoor sport in Auburn among both visitors and those associated with the university. The area's mild winters mean that the game can be played year-round and a number of fantastic golf courses are located in and around the Auburn area. Auburn was also ranked as the number one city in the nation for Golf in 2005 by Golf Digest. Among them:

• Robert Trent Jones Grand National , Is 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.

• Auburn Links at Mill Creek , Features large TifDwarf Bermuda grass greens and rolling fairways along Parkerson's Mill Creek. Green fees are from $18 to $39.

• Indian Pines features 6,213 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Green fees from $25 to $30.

What to buy in Auburn (Alabama)

• Anders Bookstore , - Located on Magnolia Avenue near College Street. Auburn University souvenirs and supplies.

• Auburn University Bookstore , - Located in Haley Center on the Auburn University campus. Auburn University souvenirs and supplies.

• J&M Bookstore , - Located on College Street between Magnolia Avenue and Thach Avenue. Auburn University souvenirs and supplies.

• Tiger Rags , - Located on Street between Magnolia Avenue and Thach Avenue, Auburn University souvenirs and the unofficial official gameday and victory T-shirts.

• Big Blue Bookstore | 1655 South College St. - ☎ +1 334 821-4440 Auburn University souvenir, Books and tailgating equipment

Halal Restaurants & Food in Auburn (Alabama)

In addition to the usual fare found in most American city's, Auburn has some excellent local and regional restaurants:

• Amsterdam Café 410 South Street - ☎ +1 334 826-8181 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 10PM
• Ariccia Italian Trattoria & Cafe , in the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center on College Street at Thach Avenue ☎ +1 334 821-8200 A pricey but excellent Italian restaurant that is a great place to take a date.

• Brick Oven Pizzas Co. 2520 Enterprise Drive - on Street near the intersection of Glenn Avenue ☎ +1 334 745-0223 +1 334 745-0224 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9:30PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 10:30PM A gourmet Pizzas restaurant with Pizzas and Pasta. Eat outside if you can.

• Cheeburger Cheeburger - ☎ +1 334 826-0845 Burgers joint located on College Street in downtown Auburn.

• China Palace 2450 Martin Luther King Drive - On College Street in downtown Auburn adjacent to the Heart of Auburn Hotel ☎ +1 334 887-8866 Opening 11AM Monday - 2PM, 5PM Monday - 9:30PM; Saturday - Sunday 5PM Monday - 9:30PM $ Serves an "Asian fusion" including Chinese, (Thai) and even a sushi café that is very reasonably priced and deliciously fresh!

• Hamilton's on Magnolia 174 East Magnolia Avenue - ☎ +1 334 887-2677 +1 334 887-2676 Opening Hours: Sunday - Tuesday 11AM Monday - 9PM, W-Sa 11AM Monday - 10PM
• Laredo Mexican Grill - Laredo's | 1832 Opelika Road - ☎ +1 334 246-4101 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM A good Mexican place. Wednesday night is Margerita Night.

• Little Italy Pizzeria 129 East Magnolia Avenue - ☎ +1 334 821-6161 Great Pizzas at a great price. Stagnooooooo!

• Mellow Mushroom Pizzas ☎ +1 334 887-6356 Downtown Auburn on College Street. Pizzas joint with a great atmosphere and is always hopping, especially after an Auburn victory.

• Momma Goldberg's Deli - Momma G's - 500 West Magnolia Avenue - On the junction of West Magnolia Avenue and North Donahue Drive. ☎ +1 334 821-0185 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 3AM $$ An Auburn landmark and 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."

• Niffer's Place 1151 Opelika Road - ☎ +1 334 821-3118 Opening Hours: Monday - West 11AM Monday - 9:30PM, Thursday - Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM $$ A local casual dining restaurant with good hamburgers, salads, wings and sandwiches.

• Tenda Chick , On the junction of Glenn Avenue and Dean Road. ☎ +1 334 821-8543 Excellent all-around Chicken restaurant but famous locally for its Chicken fingers.

Rolling Toomers Corner Auburn University - Toomer's Corner is the heart of Auburn

Auburn has several good bars for both students and visitors. The bars in the downtown area regularly change names and redecorate, so keep an eye out for new bars.

• War Eagle Supper Club , An Auburn classic. Once ranked by Playboy among the best college bars in the nation, Supper Club is a different kind of place. It draws all crowds and all ages and is unrivaled for great live music. The organic juice is cheap and the café is dirty. Supper Club is a "private" bar, so you'll have to wait in line for a membership card on your first visit, however that membership gives you the ability to drink until 4AM, so often the crowd shows up around 2AM, when the downtown bars shut down. 21+

• Sky Cafe , - On Magnolia near College Street in downtown. Shares the same owner as the Pulse. The Sky Cafe is a fairly recent addition to the Auburn café scene and is quite popular with the under 21 crowd. The café attracts the younger crowd, although older students enjoy it as well. Sky Cafe often has good live music. The front café has acoustic, jam band, country, or piano man. The back café has popular cover bands. It has become more of a music venue in the past year, showcasing Perpetual Groove, Tea Leaf Green, Nappy Roots, Pat Green, Pretty Lights and Corey Smith. On Wednesdays there are drink specials $3 32 oz. wells 7-9. The café has an open roof and is quite hot in the summer and cold in the winter. 21+ (Wednesdays 19+)

• Bourbon Street , A touch of the French quarter in downtown Auburn. Bourbon Street Cafe is a great place to have a organic juice following a football game. Popular with students and especially with out-of-town visitors from opposing schools. Bourbon also has great live music, recently having Mama's Love, Mimosa, Two Fresh and Boombox among others. 21+

• 17-16 - A fairly large one story café with a very relaxed feel. Pool tables in the back and an outdoor patio and café 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+

• Quixotes - A cool bar, with an awesome setup and great drink specials. Down college near the Brand X Pizzas and across from Mikata. 19+

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Ramadan in Auburn (Alabama)

Ramadan 2025 in Auburn (Alabama)

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Econo Lodge 2145 South College Street 32.563769,-85.502824 ☎ +1 334 826-8900 +1 334 826-1101 $60-75 per day
• Home-Towne Suites of Auburn Web: nded-stay-auburn-al 1188 Commerce Drive 32.630263,-85.439694 ☎ +1 334 826-1123
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn 2174 South College Street 32.563474,-85.504257 ☎ +1 334 826-1444 +1 334 826-5456 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM

• Stay Lodge 1654 South College Street 32.575420,-85.500155 ☎ +1 334 521-9100 +1 334 521-9101

• Quality Inn 2283 South College Street 32.563051,-85.503072 ☎ +1 334 821-6699 +1 821 119-2302 $65 per day
• Auburn's Gameday Center 129 North Donahue Drive 32.607470,-85.490711 ☎ +1 334 826-8870 11AM Very close to Jordan-Hare.

• Clarion Inn & Suites University Center Web: auburn-alabama-AL416 1577 South College Street 32.578402,-85.496400 ☎ +1 334 821-7001 +1 334 821-7008 $75-110
• Crenshaw Guest House 371 North College Street 32.612416,-85.482091 3.5 miles north of Exit 51. ☎ +1 334 821-1131 $110-150 per day | checkin=3PM Monday - 6PM / Check-out: 11AM Traditional bed & breakfast. Two-night minimum.

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Auburn Opelika 2257 Interstate Drive 32.615559,-85.406298 Near Auburn University ☎ +1-334-742-2590 Check-in : 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM From $119 per day
• Hampton Inn Auburn 2430 South College Street 32.556179,-85.508304 ☎ +1 334 821-4111 +1 334 821-2146 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM

• Holiday Inn Express Auburn 2013 South College Street 32.567552,-85.500633 ☎ +1 334 502-1090 +1 334 502-7090 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM

• Sleep Inn & Suites 135 Spirit Drive 32.561935,-85.502324 ☎ +1 334 501-7171 +1 334 821-5116 $79-85 per day
• University Inn Auburn 129 North College Street 32.607513,-85.482069 ☎ +1 334 821-4632 +1 334 821-5434 $65-75 Two-night minimum and higher rates on football weekends.

• Quality Inn University Area 1212 Mall Parkway 32.626884,-85.443810 ☎ +1 334 502-5020 +1 334 502-5021 $77-82 per day

Luxury

• Fountainview Mansion 3291 Mill Creek Road 32.547790,-85.492367 ☎ +1 334 466-2120 $149 and up Luxury mansion. Two-night minimum on football weekends.

• Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika 255 Hilton Garden Drive 32.605151,-85.430330 ☎ +1 334 502-3500 +1 334 502-3572 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon

• The Hotel at Auburn University 241 South College Street 32.602943,-85.480890 ☎ +1 800-228-2876 $$$ A fantastic hotel located just across from central campus. Formerly known as the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center and the hotel features 248 rooms also has a restaurant and lounge, Ariccia and a comfortable lobby area.

• The Collegiate Hotel at Auburn - CoHo - 205 South Street - ☎ +1 334-821-2646 - Once a former women's dormitory that went under a recent renovation and now features a rooftop bar, wrap around porch and 40 guest rooms and suites.

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