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Area Tourism

The culture of Auburn-Opelika is vibrant, with the establishment of various avenues for entertainment. The Opelika Center for the Performing Arts and the City of Auburn’s Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center each host an assortment of events throughout the year, including theatrical productions, concerts, lectures and more. Auburn High School also recently celebrated the opening of the Julie and Hal Moore Center for Excellence, a new performing arts center. Auburn University’s Telfair Peet Theatre presents five regular season productions each year, and the campus’s 40,000-square-foot Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art exhibits fine collections enjoyed by both artists and art enthusiasts.

Shopping is an exciting activity in the Auburn-Opelika area, with a host of stores located throughout the region. Plan a stop at The Shoe Room, one of the area’s best-kept secrets. The Shoe Room offers a large selection of brand name designer shoes, along with designer handbags and top-of-the-line beauty items and cosmetics – all at an attractive discounted price.

Abutting the university’s campus is the city’s focal point: Downtown Auburn. The lively district is filled with charming boutiques, restaurants and an exciting nightlife scene. Sister-city Opelika also hosts a vibrant central business district. The newly revitalized Historic Downtown Opelika has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and features charming specialty boutiques and galleries, antique shops and dining establishments. Downtown Opelika is also home to a wealth of community events, as well as the Museum of East Alabama – a facility that currently houses more than 5,000 historic artifacts depicting life in 19th and 20th century Opelika and Alabama.