Forest Ecology Preserve 3100 Highway 147 North, Auburn, AL 36831, 334-502-4553, Walking trails of the 110-acre preserve offer opportunities for birding, observation of wildlife, and identification of trees and wild flowers. Focal areas include the Wetlands, Butterfly garden, fern, reptile, and wildlife trails.  more...

Surfside Water Park 2780 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830, 334-821-7873, Water theme park featuring a 450,000 gallon wave pool, two large speed slides, four body flumes, lazy river, toddlers play area and swimming hole, volleyball facilities, and concessions.  more... 

Auburn University 23 Samford Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, Auburn University Campus, 334-844-9999, 800-321-8880, Founded in 1856, today Auburn University has a student enrollment of about 22,500. Samford Hall, Langdon Hall, and University Chapel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other points of interest include the Donald E. Davis Arboretum, Lovelace Sports Museum, and sporting events of 20 NCAA Division IA teams. more...

Pebble Hill Auburn University, 334-844-4946, Built in 1847, Pebble Hill was once the home of Colonel Nathaniel J. Scott. Today it is home of the Auburn University Center for the Arts and Humanities which hosts periodic programs on art, history, literature, and more.

Uptown Auburn College Street and Magnolia Avenue, Auburn, AL 36832, 334-887-8747, Home to an array of specialty shops, restaurants, and night spots. 

Donald E. Davis Arboretum 241 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36849, Auburn University, 334-844-5770, Home of over 500 different tree species native to Alabama and adjacent states.  more... 

J. B. Lovelace Athletic Museum and Hall of Honor P. O. Box 351, Auburn, AL 36831, Auburn University, 334-844-0764, Documenting all of the intercollegiate sports played by Auburn men and women down through the years, the museum shows people how athletic programs have contributed to Auburn's historical traditions. Recognizes some of America's most well known athletes with high-tech interactive exhibits, life-size talking dioramas and traditional displays.

Lee County Historical Society Museum 6500 Stage Road, Auburn, AL 36865, Highway 14 West, Loachapoka, 334-887-3007, This 1845 Trade Center stucco and plaster building houses vintage clothing, quilts, old toys, and furniture. There is a furnished log cabin, blacksmith shop, Indian teepee, and farm tool display.  

Museum of East Alabama 121 South Ninth Street, Auburn, AL 36801, Opelika, 334-749-2751, The museum tells the story of the area's history and growth through exhibits of more than 3,000 artifacts. Special areas of interest are the doll collection, history of industrial technology, WWI and WWII, Civil War, pioneer household goods, and musical instruments.  more...