Fun for the family and furbabies! Paths and a pond to sit and relax
Kiesel Park
Easy to follow, but not clearly marked
Chewacla State Park
Great trail with different access points, lots of shade and birds. Duck pond. Bathrooms, picnic area.
Wood Duck Nature Park | Opelika, AL
Sensory playground. Not too big, not too small. Clean restrooms, things to do for different age kids
Town Creek Inclusive Playground
Indoor. Affordable. Rock climbing wall, 90 minute sessions.
Funtastic - Indoor Family Play Center
Different themed play areas, great playgrond for kids, even has splash pads for hotter months and water area for your pets.
Floral Park Opelika
Lots of trail, big running space, shade, fenced areas and water play areas for your dog
Kiesel Park
Park for large dogs and a park for small dogs. Has playground for children, wooded/shaded, pave walking trails, pond on property
Dinius Park Auburn
Great for walking, watching, reading, photography, picnics. Pretty flowers, lots of shade. Wonderful sounds of nature
Donald E. Davis Arboretum - Auburn University
The outdoors indoors. Beautifully designed gardens. Plant life everywhere, pond on site, market for plants and food. Very serene and peaceful. I always enjoy going there and sitting in a different spot.
Botanic
Best place to be downtown after a winning game! Restaurants, bars, clubs, greenspace, giant brick tiger paw in the street.
Toomer's Corner
Hike to the waterfalls, then relax in the sun.. Nice shaded walking trails. Take your dogs!
Chewacla Falls
There are lots of events held downtown Opelika. Music festivals, song writer festivals, food truck Fridays, Christmas events including SNOW!. Burger wars, Wine on the tracks….
Opelika continues to lead the way as Alabama's first Gig City
Restaurants
Great food and service! Tasty options: bacon flight and homemade pork rids are a must. Love the atmosphere
The Hound
Quiet and quaint. Different sitting options, great variety of menu options. Food is excellent.
Acre
The owners are great and speak Italian, Nothing like chain Italian restaurants.. So fresh tasting and authentic.
Fratelli's Ristorante Italiano
Best Tamales Fresco! and I always get the Mexican Coke in a bottle!!
El Taco Veloz
Other Food & Drinks
This is a great pizza spot. Best crust in town and its not like all the other pizza joints. Different styles/flavor/ingredients! YUM!
Dough Pizzeria | Opelika AL
Can I just say GARLIC KNOTS! Their sauce is fabulous. The calzones are my fave! Great atmosphere! Great food!
Auburn -Johnny Brusco's Two locations
Lot's of local brew! Great vibe!
RED CLAY BREWING COMPANY
Great local spot. Can get teas, pastries, adaptogenic drinks. Very unique vibe!
The Well | Opelika AL
Arts & Entertainment
Best atmosphere in the country! War Damn Eagle!
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