Visiting your student during their time at Auburn is a great way to build memories, experience the campus culture, and participate in a wide variety of events throughout the year. We hope you make plans to visit Auburn and visit often!

Hotel Accommodations

There are many great options for places to stay when visiting your Auburn student. Auburn-Opelika Tourism provides a comprehensive list of hotels and accommodations.

Sometimes, like commencement weekend, it can be hard to find a hotel in Auburn. There are several nearby communities you might consider when looking for a place to stay.

Here are some ideas:

• Lake Martin, Alabama
• LaGrange, Georgia
• Columbus, Georgia
• Lake Harding, Alabama/Georgia

Also, Auburn is considered a vacation destination for many people, so there are a number of homes and condos available through Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rental sites.

Places to Eat

There are some fantastic restaurants to enjoy when you visit Auburn. In addition to downtown Auburn, there are some great places in Opelika and the surrounding area. Auburn-Opelika Tourism provides a Best Bites list of independent restaurateurs that you should review. If you want more options, they also provide a comprehensive list of restaurants in the area.

Flying In?

Auburn is conveniently located just 90 minutes from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), so most students use it as their airport hub. If your student does fly into Atlanta, don’t forget to account for the one-hour time difference between Auburn (CT) and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ET) when booking travel arrangements.

Other airport options include Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), and the Columbus, GA Airport (CSG).

Keeping Active

When you visit Auburn, we want to make certain you can still stay healthy and strong. Auburn is a very active place, so if you are looking for a place to exercise, there are many options.

Rec & Wellness Guest Pass

Exercising with your student might be a great way to catch up when you are in town. You can visit the Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center with your student for a small fee.

Running/Hiking Trails

There are some great trails to hike or run in the area. Chewacla State Park, Keisel Park, and the Kreher Preserve are a few of the great places to go. Alltrails.com provides a great list of places to consider.