The Auburn-Opelika area has seen a more than chilly start to 2018—with lows in the teens hitting thermometers across the Plains! When it’s that cold outside, many of us tend to want to stay bundled up with our blankets and Netflix accounts. With its strong agritourism presence, nature facilities and outdoor recreation spots, Auburn-Opelika is the ideal place to spend the day outside—but not with the winter weather we’ve been experiencing as of late. Don’t worry—if you’re getting cabin fever, there are still plenty of things to do in Auburn and Opelika when it’s too cold outside! Here are a few ideas.
- Go bowling. Lace up your bowling shoes and get a strike this winter! Auburn Lanes AMF is open daily for leagues and open-lane bowling. The facility offers daily specials, including Monday Mayhem, $2 Tuesdays, College Night on Wednesdays and After Party Fridays. Click here to learn more.
- See a movie. Move from your couch to the big screen at one of two AMC theaters in Auburn and Opelika. AMC Classic Auburn 14 is on East University Drive in Auburn, and AMC Tiger 13 is at Capps Landing next to Tiger Town in Opelika. Both theaters feature the BigD viewing experience!
- Go shopping. Shop indoors in Auburn and Opelika when it’s too cold outside at the Auburn Mall, which offers a range of big-name stores and smaller shops to choose from. Feel like looking around, but don’t know what you’re looking for? Visit Angel’s Antiques in Opelika—a 60,000-square-foot indoor flea market boasting more than 340 booths showcasing a variety of wares. And as always, we encourage you to shop local in downtown Auburn and Opelika!
- Attend a play. Get a taste for local performing arts by attending a play at one of Auburn-Opelika’s several venues including the Auburn Area Community Theatre at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, Auburn University’s Telfair Peet Theatre and the Arts Association of East Alabama in Opelika.
- Grab a bite. Get out of the house and appeal to your appetite by patronizing one of many area restaurants. If you’d rather skip the food and grab a cocktail or a craft beer, check out Auburn-Opelika’s nightlife options.
- Visit a museum. From art to history, Auburn-Opelika area museums are rich in providing residents and visitors a look into local culture. Check out the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, the Museum of East Alabama in Historic Downtown Opelika or the Lee County Historical Society Museum in Loachapoka.
- Make an escape. Grab a group and plan for a fun, interactive game experience at Auburn Escape Zones! Participants will be placed in a themed room and will work together to solve puzzles and uncover clues to “escape the room” in 60 minutes or less.
- Play laser tag. Opelika’s CyberZone is a family fun center featuring a 6,200 square-foot laser tag arena, arcade, bounce zone and more. Come alone, bring a group, or plan an entire party! Enjoy half-price arcade games every Wednesday.
- Jump around. Let the kids exert some energy at Surge Trampoline Park in Opelika! The facility offers more than 45,000 square feet of trampoline fun perfect for a weekend outing, birthday party or even workouts.
- Attend an (indoor) sporting event. One of the benefits of living in the Auburn-Opelika area is having Auburn University as our neighbor. Attend an indoor sporting even in Auburn and Opelika when it’s too cold outside like Auburn University basketball, gymnastics or swimming! Check out Auburn University’s sports calendar here.
Don’t get the winter blues! There are a selection of ways to entertain yourself in Auburn and Opelika when it’s too cold outside that don’t involve staying at home.
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