Spring break is on the horizon, giving students and teachers alike a much-needed breather from the stress of coursework. If you’re not sure what to do with all that free time, you don’t need to look far! Here are ten things to do around Auburn and Opelika over Spring Break for those who would rather stay home!
Hike at Chewacla State Park
What better way to spend a day during Spring Break than in nature, where plants are blooming and the wildlife is waking up after winter? Chewacla State Park offers dozens of trails at varying difficulty levels, including mountain bike trails and gorgeous stops along the way!
Visit the local coffee shops
Coffee shop culture in Auburn and Opelika is very much alive! Use Spring Break as a chance to branch out from your favorite coffee joint and see what other like-minded business can offer! Coffee Cat, Ross House, Mama Mochas, Side Track Coffee House, and many more incredible options are waiting for you!
Shop and eat in downtown Auburn and Opelika
The gorgeous historical downtown areas for both Auburn and Opelika offer several excellent restaurants and locally-owned shops. With a good portion of Auburn University students going home or traveling elsewhere, visiting downtown is a great option for things to do around Auburn and Opelika over spring break!
Visit the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
If you can’t get enough of the outdoors, this nature preserve is open all week from sunrise to sundown! Participate in a guided tour, visit the reptile viewing area, and go on a hike with GPS-marked trails!
Browse a museum
Prefer to take your time with arts and culture? Check out the exhibits at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, the Lee County Historical Society Museum, or Museum of East Alabama!
Participate in agritourism
Visit a farm, ranch, or farmer’s market in Auburn and Opelika for delicious fresh produce and to support local agriculture! Visitor friendly farms include Hornsby Farms, the Market at Blooming Colors, Opelika Grows Community Garden, and much more.
Try your hand at the Auburn Escape Zone
Escape Zones have become increasingly popular since 2017. Gather your friends or family and see how fast you can escape an interactive, themed room at the Auburn Escape Zone! Can you escape in less than 60 minutes?
Walk your dog at Kiesel Park
This 124-acre park features beautiful hiking and picnic trails! Take your dog on a hike or let him or her romp at the off-leash dog park! You can also reserve space for an event or view the Nunn-Winston House, one of Auburn’s oldest and best examples of Greek Revival architecture.
Rollerblade at the Skate Center
As the only rollerblading arena in Auburn and Opelika, the Skate Center prides itself on a family-friendly atmosphere and welcomes all rollerbladers—novice or experienced. The Skate Center offers affordable prices and is a perfect contribution to the things to do around Auburn and Opelika over Spring Break!
The beach isn’t the only exciting Spring Break activity! Take advantage of all Auburn and Opelika has to offer this Spring Break. For more community information, continue following the Ryan Roberts Realtor blog. For all your real estate needs in Auburn, Opelika, and Lake Martin, call Ryan Roberts at 334-750-9872 or email [email protected].
