Two Days in Auburn

Shrouded with almost every aspect and trait of a holiday destination, Auburn has become one of the hottest cities which has witnessed a great influx of travelers in recent years. This boom in its economy is all because of its inner beauty that entices endless number of people from near and far. But, this humongous amount of charm and beauty need someone possessing a high degree of wanderlust to acknowledge and discover it. And, to explore it in a right manner, you need sufficient time to do justice with it as well as your money. If you are coming for only two days here, then we must tell you that you ought to do a little homework for you to get the real taste of the city's charm and wonder. To banish any sort of fuss, check out this 48-hour itinerary of Auburn and plan your vacation here.

Day 1 in Auburn

8:00 am: Morning meals
Let's start your day with the intake of something really fresh at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Everything served here is made up of real fruits and juices and makes you feel as fresh as daisy. This way the cafe impart a healthy appeal to their menu & its cuisines. Wraps, tacos, flatbreads, sandwiches, gourmet salads, smoothies, and a lot of more dishes made up of high-quality fruits and veggies are the main highlights of its menu. Smells really fresh, doesn't it?
   
Address: 200 West Glenn Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.821.6555
Website: www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (7:00 am-9:00 pm); Saturday (8:00 am-9:00 pm); Sunday (9:00 am-9:00 pm)

9:00 am: A walk amidst nature
Nature could be a great companion when you have nobody to accompany you, and it brings a sense of isolation & tranquility when you look for some alone time leaving everything behind. One such place to pop in is Kiesel Park. To reach there, move west on West Glenn Avenue towards Toomer Street. Take a right turn onto North Donahue Drive. From there, take a left turn onto AL-14 W/Loachapoka Road/Martin Luther King Drive and keep following it. Then, take a left turn onto Chadwick Lane and you could see your destination on right. Kiesel Park is famed as Auburn's largest park boasting a lush garden, a serene pond, a pavilion, and a walking trail.

Address: 520 Chadwick Lane, Auburn, Alabama 36832, United States
Phone: 1 334.501.2930
Website: www.auburnalabama.org/parks/Default.aspx?PageID=651
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00 am-5:00 pm); remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Distance and time from Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 4.6 miles or 8 minutes drive

10:30 am: Immerse into wildlife
After leaving Kiesel Park, move north on Chadwick Lane and take a right turn onto AL-14 E/Martin Luther King Drive. From there, take a right turn onto Webster Road, and then, take a left turn onto Pumphrey Avenue. Now, take a right turn onto Shug Jordan Parkway, and then, take a right turn onto Pratt-Carden Drive to reach Southeastern Raptor Center. Dr. Jimmy Milton laid the foundation of Southeastern Raptor Center in the mid-1970’s. Wildlife conservation, rehabilitation, and education is the clear and sincere motto of Southeastern Raptor Center. The mission of its Rehabilitation unit is to rehabilitate orphaned, injured, or ill wild birds native to the Southeast. Southeastern Raptor Center brings 400 or more birds from Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia every year with the help of a network of Southeastern rehabilitators and educational facilities, members of the public, and federal & state agencies.

Address: 1350 Pratt-Carden, Auburn, Alabama 36849, United States
Phone: 1 334.844.6943
Website: www.vetmed.auburn.edu/raptor
Distance and time from Kiesel Park: 3.7 miles or 7 minutes drive

12:00 pm: Time for some games
From Southeastern Raptor Center, take your feet to AMF Auburn Lanes. To reach there, move north on Pratt-Carden Drive towards Shug Jordan Parkway, and take left turn onto Shug Jordan Parkway. Continue straight onto AL-147 North/AL-267 North/Shug Jordan Parkway, and head straight onto East University Drive. From there, take a left turn onto North Dean Road. Now, take a right turn onto Opelika Road, and here is your destination. It boasts 24 all-star lanes, an on-site Pro Shop, and an interactive arcade. Spend a never-like-before time with your friends by trying your hand on bowling, impress your clients and partners by conducting corporate events here, make the birthday of your loved-one more special by throwing a lavish birthday party here, and break the monotony of your workplace by spending a great time here with your peers. Perfect place it is believed to be for almost all sorts of events and occasions.

Address: 719 Opelika Road, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.887.6573
Website: www.amf.com/location/amf-auburn-lanes-al
Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday (11:00 am-12:00 am); Friday (11:00 am-1:00 am); Saturday (12:00 pm-1:00 am); Sunday (12:00 pm-12:00 am)
Distance and time from Southeastern Raptor Center: 6.1 miles or 11 minutes drive

1:30 pm: Munch on your lunch
Time for lunch, friends. Auburn offers plentiful of joints serving your favorite meals, and one of such places is Price's Barbecue House. If you think that no ordinary place can satisfy your hunger for barbecued food, then believe us you ought to drop at Price's Barbecue House at least once in your lifetime. Its just not a claim but the belief that the locals and people from distances hold for this great place. Be it barbecue turkey, pork, ribs, or chicken, Price's Barbecue House knows very well how to evoke and revive people's hidden love for barbecued food. This place can surely satiate your hunt for barbecued delicacies, but trust us, it will accentuate your greed for the same. The reason behind is quite simple yet unparalleled. Its their traditional way of preparing their cuisines by using hickory smoked pit. The food is so mouth-drooling that you won't mind standing and waiting in long queues.
   
Address: 345 South College St, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.826.8277
Website: www.barbecuehouse.com/index.html
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (7:00 am-8:00 pm); Saturday (10:30 am-3:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays
Distance and time from AMF Auburn Lanes: 2.3 miles or 6 minutes drive

2:30 pm: Movie time
Missing your favorite movie star? Fret not! Catch your endearing star performing at Carmike Wynnsong 14 - Auburn. To reach there, move north on South College Street. Take a right turn onto Shelton Mill Road. From there, take a right turn onto East University Drive, and you could see your destination on right. This renowned cineplex boasts 3D & jumbo digital screens which showcases big-banner movies, sports events, and opera productions. This cineplex is also marked with a few high-end restaurants serving scrumptious food representing various regions from all around the globe.

Address: 2111 East University Dr, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.501.0401
Website: www.carmike.com
Distance and time from Price's Barbecue House: 3.6 miles or 9 minutes drive

5:00 pm: Time for brewery tour
Enjoy the private tour of brewery and tasting of Red Clay Brewing Company and get a golden chance of tasting 6 of its traditional beers that have been revived by giving it a modern twist. John Corbin, Kerry McGinnis, and Stephen Harle co-founded this noted brewery. The menu of Red Clay Brewing Company echoes about some unparalleled crafted beers, like, Big Swamp Stout, Hay Shed Saisson, Hop Jubilee, Half-Time, Southern Bumpkin, MacKenzie’s, Long Pine Ale Pale, and Lakeside Cider. You can also conduct your events and celebrate your special moments & occasions at its 3,000 sq. ft. of event space.

Address: 704 North Railroad Ave, Opelika, Alabama 36801, United States
Phone: 334.737.5409
Website: www.redclaybrewingcompany.com
Operation Hours: Wednesday-Friday (4:00 pm-12:00 am); Saturday (12:00 pm-12:00 am); remains closed from Sunday to Tuesday
Distance and time from Carmike Wynnsong 14 - Auburn: 5 miles or 11 minutes drive

6:30 pm: Fly over the city
Trip to Auburn is not only about sight-seeing but we look for something that could stand the test of time, some picture-perfect moments and spots. Auburn Hot Air Balloons is one such places that claims to deliver an experience that is hard to forget till your last breathe. Its hot air balloon voyages give you virtual wings and fulfill your dream of fly away from earth and transcend the sky limit. Hold the hand of your lover and take a ride over Alabama exploring all the magnificent extraordinaire of the nature. Nothing could be as fascinating as floating over splendid Auburn, Alabama. Their visitors are accompanied and guided by their balloon captain who takes care of them and their probable needs.

Address: Auburn, Alabama, United States
Phone: 1.888.994.9275
Website: www.auburnhotairballoons.com
Distance and time from Red Clay Brewing Company: 7.3 miles or 19 minutes drive

8:00 pm: Pacify your hunger
No other work seems important when your stomach is growling for food. You can swing by Little Italy Pizzeria if you can't compromise with quality and taste when it comes to Italian cuisines. Walk down the streets, meet locals, and ask for the best joint for Italian delicacies in the town to stop by. We promise that majority will come up with one name for sure and that is Little Italy Pizzeria. Now, you can estimate the reputation of Little Italy Pizzeria that can make any of its rivals envy of its sky-rocketed fame. Salads with various mouth-drooling dressings, hot Italian sandwiches, sub sandwiches, calzones, Stromboli, custom slices with your favorite toppings, custom pies with various toppings, specialty pizzas with varied luscious toppings, desserts, wines, beers, & other beverages are the specialties of its menu that make you pop in here at least once.
   
Address: 129 East Magnolia Ave, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.821.6161
Website: www.littleitalyau.com/home.html
Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday (11:00 am-2:00 am); Friday and Saturday (11:00 am-3:00 am); Sunday (11:00 am-9:00 am)
Distance and time from Auburn Hot Air Balloons: 0.4 mile or 9 minutes drive

9:00 pm: Dance the night away
If you are a great music and dance buff, then you must swing by Skybar Cafe at least once in your lifetime. Every night it remains thronged by national as well as international artists performing music & dance events and by multitude of party lovers who hardly get tired of dancing the night away. Monday nights remain packed for karaoke performances, Tuesday nights present Tall Boys, and Friday nights feature Todd Gilbert. Nevertheless, the most vibrant part of this bar is believed to be its light-emitting dance floors which are equipped with high-tech sound system creating and delivering a kind of music that represents new-age man.

Address: 136 West Magnolia Ave, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.821.4001
Website: www.auburnskybar.com/#
Operation Hours: Monday and Tuesday (9:00 pm-2:30 am); Wednesday-Friday (7:00 pm-2:30 am); Saturday (8:00 pm-2:00 am); remains closed on Sundays
Distance and time from Little Italy Pizzeria: 0.1 mile or 2 minutes drive

10:30 pm: After-hours snacks
For your late-nights drinks and snacks, you can stop by Mugshots Grill & Bar. Ron Savell and Chris McDonald co-founded this opulent spot offering nothing less than a quality food at pocket-friendly prices. Sink your teeth into its lip-smacking delicacies, like, Blankenshrooms, Spencer's nachos, buffalo jack's wings, chuck's clucks, cha-cha chips, Southwest egg rolls, pow pow shrimp, the mombo combo, Howard’s Philly Steak, Callie's mahi mahi, specialty burgers, beer battered fries, beer battered onion rings, sweet potato fries, signature salads & soups, Ju Likada pasta, desserts, and a lot of more.

Address: 1447 Opelika Road, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.821.2282
Website: www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com
Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday (11:00 am-10:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (11:00 am-12:00 am); Sunday (11:00 am-9:00 pm)
Distance and time from Skybar Cafe: 2.4 miles or 8 minutes drive

A Map Guide on Day One in Auburn

Day 2 in Auburn

8:30 am: Beat the morning blues
To relax your mind and body after late-night party and to give your tongue a refreshing taste, take your feet to Crepe Myrtle and sink into coffee of your choice. Its breakfast menu consists a wide selection of finger-licking delicacies, like, Mexican salsa, Eggs Florentine, muffins with various flavors, scones, cinnamon rolls, green eggs 'n' hams, hot & iced tea, gourmet coffee, hot chocolate, Orangina, MinuteMaid, Vitamin Water, Braswell’s Tea, and many more. Apart from these, the restaurant also offers myriad of delectable desserts. Munch them and begin a sweet day in Auburn.
   
Address: 1192 South Donahue Dr, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.887.0887
Website: www.crepemyrtlecafe.com/index.html
Operation Hours: Opens daily (8:00 am-7:00 pm)

9:30 am: Explore underwater world
After an energy-filled breakfast, its time to immerse into sporty thing. Move north-west on South Donahue Drive, and take a right turn onto South College Street. From there, take a tight turn onto Reese Avenue, and then, take a left turn the 1st cross street onto South Gay Street to reach Adventure Sports Inc. With Adventure Sports, you can live your dream of going to a deep end and explore the underwater world. Believe us it is no like an ordinary event and can give you number of unforgettable and cherished moments spent under water. It opened its doors in 1973 and is served with plethora of trained and professional Scuba divers. Apart from your fun factor, Adventure Sports makes sure that you are being guarded and provided utmost safety. Spend a few hours here and fulfill your dream of exploring depths.

Address: 212 N Gay Street, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 334.887.8005
Website: www.adventuresportsauburn.com/home.html
Distance and time from Crepe Myrtle: 2 miles or 6 minutes drive

11:30 am: Try your hand on basketball
Basketball and racket ball junkies find Frank Brown Recreation Center a superb place to live their passion altogether. This recreation center is marked with courts for basketball, racket ball, and spaces for the activities of children. Their are four factors behind its popularity: services, ambiance, facilities, and maintenance. Frank Brown Recreation Center always gets thumbs up for all the four mentioned factors. Due to which you can never feel being hampered while enjoying your sports time. Fitness freaks and sports enthusiasts can't afford to miss this opportunity to visit the facility.

Address: 235 Opelika Road, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.501.2962
Website: www.auburnalabama.org/parks/Default.aspx?PageID=661
Distance and time from Adventure Sports Inc.: 0.3 mile or 6 minutes drive

1:00 pm: Get to know Auburn's native plants
Sprawling across 13.5 acres of land, The Donald E. Davis Arboretum is a great place to delve into native plants and habitats of Alabama. This arboretum  is famed as a plant museum which allows visitors to immerse into the splendid collection of scientifically ordered plants and to go through the provenance documentation thereof. More or less, the arboretum acts as a classroom set-up amidst the nature for Auburn University students, local schools, and various community groups. The Donald E. Davis Arboretum is engaged into displaying and preserving native southeastern plant communities and living plant collections and providing a platform to have a deep understanding of our natural world and our nexus to it.

Address: 249 Sciences Ctr Classroom, Auburn, Alabama 36849, United States
Phone: 1 334.844.6425
Website: www.auburn.edu/cosam/arboretum
Distance and time from Frank Brown Recreation Center: 1.5 miles or 7 minutes drive

2:00 pm: Feed your belly
Don't faint due to hunger pangs. Acre Restaurant has come up with a wide selection of finger-licking cuisines. The specialty of Acre Restaurant is its new Alabama cuisine which draws inspiration from its Southern heritage. The taste, quality, and freshness come from its freshly grown and harvested ingredients and top of that the dedication and efforts of its staff members. The most alluring part is its menu which boasts the delicacies that directly come from the kitchen of Chef Bancroft. Finocchiona, stone hollow goat cheese, thomasville tomme, pork rillettes, caramelized beets, rosemary sweet potatoes, goat cheese guacamole, Ralf's Winter Lettuces, Lee County Sampler, Smoked Brisket Plate, and a lot of other lip-smacking cuisines attract foodies from the different regions of country.
   
Address: 210 E Glenn Avenue, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.246.3763
Website: www.acreauburn.com
Operation Hours: Monday (5:00 pm-9:00 pm); Tuesday-Saturday (11:00 am-3:00 pm, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm); Sunday (10:00 pm-2:00 pm)
Distance and time from Donald E. Davis Arboretum: 1.2 miles or 5 minutes drive

3:00 pm: Go heavy on arcade games
After a yummy lunch, leave for Scutter Putters Mini Golf & More. Its famed as a great place to enjoy golf and arcade games to the fullest. Its fun-filled arcade games include Air Hockey, Galga, Slam Jam Basketball, Off Road Thunder, Candy Crane Game, code One Driving Game, and Toy Chest Crane. You can also witness a lot of colorful and significant events going on in its Monster Putt. By and large, Scutter Putters Mini Golf & More allows you to leave your worries behind and immerse into the fun of games beating your monotony.

Address: 1220 Fox Run Avenue, Opelika, Alabama 36801, United States
Phone: 1 334.332.7185
Website: www.scutterputters.com/index.html
Operation Hours: Monday (2:00 pm-7:00 pm); Tuesday-Thursday (12:00 pm-7:00 pm); Friday and Saturday (12:00 pm-10:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays
Distance and time from Acre Restaurant: 9.8 miles or 14 minutes drive

4:30 pm: Shopping at Auburn Mall
How about some shopping for your loved-ones? Auburn Mall is believed to be a hub of fashionistas. No matter whether your pocket allows or not, Auburn Mall offers everything that satisfies a wide spectrum of pocket size. From high-brow stores to moderately-budgeted stores, Auburn Mall is packed with all sorts of stores boasting new-age collection and enticing almost every kind of shopper. Belk, JCPenney, Dillard's Salon, Shoe Dept. Encore, FootLocker, Applebee's, Chick-fil-A, Loft, Victoria's Secret, Crazy 8, GameStop, Marks & Morgan Jewelers, iFix, Sunglass Hut, ABC Toys, Rainbow, and the list of its opulent stores and restaurants will never end.

Address: 1627 Opelika Road, Auburn, Alabama 36830, United States
Phone: 1 334.821.8327
Website: www.shopauburnalabama.com
Operation Hours: Monday-Saturday (10:00 am-9:00 pm); Sunday (12:00 pm-6:00 pm)
Distance and time from Scutter Putters Mini Golf & More: 6.9 miles or 15 minutes drive

6:00 pm: 'Books' the best companion

A Map Guide on Day Two in Auburn