Auburn Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Auburn
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Eastern Alabama’s third-largest city, Auburn, is a welcoming, fun-loving place, with popular university sports teams and a rich culture of art and performance.

Join thousands of fans cheering on the Tigers and enjoy Auburn’s fine parks, museums and gardens.

Auburn is a town devoted to its university sports team the Jordan-Hare Stadium is where the action takes place. Take in a game and cheer along with over 80,000 others. Join fans for a night out in the lively town centre to dine on hearty American cuisine and listen to live music in one of the many excellent venues.

For a quieter outing, enjoy a trip to the university-funded Donald E. Davis Arboretum. Here, explore a fantastic collection of plant life. Take a guided tour for an educational viewing of a number of plants and trees native to Alabama.

Part of the university, the Jules Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art offers a detailed look at American modernism from the 19th century onward. More than 1,500 pieces make up the permanent collection. Be sure to investigate whatever temporary exhibition is showing, as these often include some of the best art from across America.

Also in the town centre, the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Centre showcases Auburn’s creative side. Learn a new skill in one of the many workshops. As well as providing tutoring, the facility houses an extensive gallery and theatre. Ask inside for performance times.

Explore the history of the local area when you take a trip to Pebble Hill. Here you will discover a traditional, pre-Civil War plantation house with original architecture and furnishings, offering a glimpse of America in the early 1800s.

If you don’t have your own transportation, use the town’s bus service, which will take you around all the main sights. The climate is subtropical, with mild winters and hot, humid summers, making Auburn an excellent place to visit any time of year.

Where to stay in Auburn

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Downtown Auburn

Though Downtown Auburn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jordan-Hare Stadium and Auburn Arena.

Downtown Auburn
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North College Historic District

While North College Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Jordan-Hare Stadium and Auburn Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

North College Historic District
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Cary Woods

While there might not be top attractions in Cary Woods, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Auburn Arena and Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Cary Woods
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Moores Mill

While Moores Mill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moore's Mill Golf Club and Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University.

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Grove Hill

Grove Hill might not have many top sights, but Moore's Mill Golf Club and Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grove Hill
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Pickwood

While there might not be top attractions in Pickwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jordan-Hare Stadium and Auburn Arena.

Pickwood
The Hotel At Auburn University
The Hotel At Auburn University
4.5 out of 5
241 S College St, Auburn, AL
The price is £147 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£147
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great staff and clean and spacious room."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Hotel At Auburn University
avid hotel Auburn - University Area by IHG
avid hotel Auburn - University Area by IHG
2.5 out of 5
2082 South College Street, Auburn, AL
The price is £68 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£68
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (401 reviews)
"Inhabe stayedbhwr a couole of timea now. The staff are always kind and attebtive. The coffee bar is a life savor! I will for sure stay here for future visits too as my daughter is attensing school in the area."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

avid hotel Auburn - University Area by IHG
Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL
Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL
4 out of 5
202 W Magnolia Ave, Auburn, AL
The price is £147 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£147
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Auburn. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Toomer's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)
"Great property, great location."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Graduate by Hilton Auburn AL
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Auburn
stayAPT Suites Auburn
3.5 out of 5
1656 South College Street, Auburn, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Auburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
"Very good communication and everything seemed brand new."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

stayAPT Suites Auburn
Magnolia Linen Company Unit 11 Downtown Auburn Across from Campus!
Magnolia Linen Company Unit 11 Downtown Auburn Across from Campus!
Auburn, AL
Stay at this apartment in Auburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Toomer's Oaks and Samford Hall are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Great property and convenient to campus! The noise of the bars (mentioned in the listing and by others) was minimal and didn’t bother us at all."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Magnolia Linen Company Unit 11 Downtown Auburn Across from Campus!
See the Stadium - Hear the Rumble! AU Gameday HQ!
See the Stadium - Hear the Rumble! AU Gameday HQ!
Auburn, AL
Stay at this apartment in Auburn. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Auburn Arena and Jordan-Hare Stadium are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Wonderful stay! A very nice condo with a stocked kitchen and plenty of towels. Glad I brought my own pillow, but we will definitely be back. A very comfortable and LOVED the styling and decor. War Eagle!"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

See the Stadium - Hear the Rumble! AU Gameday HQ!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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