Auburn, Alabama
Auburn is a city of 80,594 people in Lee County, Alabama, founded in 1836.
Why visit Auburn
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 255 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Tiger 13, Auburn University, Auburn University Historic District and Auburn City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Auburn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Auburn
Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States. The population was 76,143 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama and is the principal city of the Auburn metropolitan area, which had a population of 193,773 in 2020. It is also included in the greater Columbus–Auburn–Opelika combined statistical area, a region home to 563,967 residents as of 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Auburn, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Auburn University
School · 0.4 mi
Public university in Auburn, Alabama, United States
Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge
Bridge · 7.3 mi
Bridge in Opelika, Alabama
Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
910 South College Street, Auburn
Museums and landmarks21
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Auburn University Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
City hall
Cater Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Alabama, United States
G.W. Andrews Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Government building in Opelika, Alabama
Lee County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Courthouse in Alabama, United States
Noble Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Human settlement in Alabama, United States of America
Pebble Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Alabama, United States
Robert Wilton Burton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Former house in Auburn, Alabama
Cullars Rotation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Old Rotation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Museum · 1.4 mi
Art museum at Auburn University
Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Museum · 1.4 mi
901 South College Street, Auburn
Mo-Fr 07:45-16:45; Sa-Su,PH off
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Alabama, United States of America
Auburn Softball Complex
Park · 3.8 mi
2560 South College Street, Auburn
Jordan-Hare
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
251 South Donahue Drive, Auburn
Jordan-Hare Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
251 South Donahue Drive, Auburn
Duck Samford Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.6 mi
1600 East University Drive, Auburn
Beard–Eaves–Memorial Coliseum
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
650 Biggio Drive, Auburn
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes255
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop
405 West Magnolia Avenue, Auburn
Mo-Th 07:00-19:45; Fr 07:00-15:45; Sa-Su off
Acapulco's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
1409 South College Street, Auburn
Su-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Acre
Restaurant · Regional, Fine Dining · 0.7 mi
210 East Glenn Avenue
Mo-Tu 17:00-21:00; We-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Fr...
Another Broken Egg
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 3.5 mi
2311 Bent Creek Road, Auburn
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
1627-34 Opelika Road, Auburn
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Big Blue Bagel
Restaurant · Sandwich, Breakfast · 0.5 mi
120 North College Street
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:30; Su 08:00-14:30
Bow & Arrow
Restaurant · Tex-Mex, Barbecue · 2.5 mi
2298 East University Drive
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Breve
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
154 North College Street
We-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Bruster's Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.7 mi
2172 East University Drive, Auburn
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Cafe de Fleur
Restaurant · French · 3.3 mi
2272 Moores Mill Road, Auburn
We-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr 10:00-14:00, 16:30-22:00; Sa 10:30-14:00; Su...
Chappy's Deli
Restaurant · American, Sandwich · 1.4 mi
754 East Glenn Avenue, Auburn
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 06:00-16:00
243 more on the map.
History
Inhabited in antiquity by the Creek, the land on which Auburn sits was opened to settlement in 1832 with the Treaty of Cusseta. The first settlers arrived in the winter of 1836 from Harris County, Georgia. These settlers, led by Judge John J. Harper, intended to build a town that would be the religious and educational center for the area. War soon broke out between treaty violators and the Creeks, which led to the Creeks being forcefully moved towards Oklahoma.
Auburn was incorporated on February 2, 1839, in what was then Macon County, covering an area of 2 square miles (5.2 km2). By that time, Methodist and Baptist churches had been established, and a school had been built and had come into operation. In the mid-1840s, separate academies for boys and girls were established in addition to the primary school. This concentration of educational institutions led to a rapid influx of families from the planter class into Auburn in the 1840s and 1850s. By 1858, of the roughly 1,000 free residents of Auburn, some 500 were students.
In 1856, the state legislature chartered a Methodist college, the East Alabama Male College in Auburn. This college, now Auburn University, opened its doors in 1859, offering a classical and liberal education.
From the History section of Auburn, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
241 South College Street, Auburn
Churches and places of worship38
Auburn University Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 1.5 mi
1047 South College Street, Auburn
Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Church · 1.1 mi
450 East Thach Avenue, Auburn
Shopping48
Gas and EV charging38
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare21
Auburn University Student Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
400 Lem Morrison Drive, Auburn
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.5 mi
121 North 20th Street, Opelika
Map of Auburn
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 35°F | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 5.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 68°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Auburn No.2 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lee County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2017-09-11: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Opelika 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Waverly 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Valley 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Phenix City 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Alexander City 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Columbus 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Pike Road 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Montgomery 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Eufaula 51 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Millbrook 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- AuburnALAbove, AuburnPilot at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Auburn 2013 Campus Aerial CM, Vestaviahills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (62), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (58), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (57), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (61), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (56), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (60), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (64), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Auburn, Home of Alabama Polytechnic Institute - Large Letter Postcard (52215301671), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (63), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (59), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (25), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (52), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (26), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (53), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (15), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (54), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (20), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (23), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (24), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (8), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (50), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (49), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (16), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (46), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (17), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (34), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (18), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (19), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (9), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (51), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (44), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (47), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (7), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (48), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Auburn, AL, USA - panoramio - Tom Key (36), Tom Key, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AuburnUniversity-SamfordHall, J. Glover ( AUtiger ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2011 windowbox 5763757487 41a18e5c2e o, Alexander Pfeiffenberger from Auburn, Alabama, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Jordan-Hare Stadium west, AuburnPilot, Public domain
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