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Jule Collins Smith Museum, Auburn University

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University is one of Alabama’s leading art museums, with a growing collection of approximately 2,000 works of art ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Museums
Coming Soon - Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University

The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University will begin construction in August 2017 and is a two-year project with construction completing in the Summer of 2019.

Performing Arts
Lee County Courthouse

This working courthouse located in Historic Downtown Opelika across from Courthouse Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The renovated structure was built in 1896 in the neoclassical revival style.

Historical Attractions
Opelika Northside Historic District

This Opelika neighborhood features turn-of-the-century homes restored to their original grandeur. Home of the Victorian Front Porch Christmas tour. Driving and walking tours for groups available through the Tourism Bureau.

Historical Attractions
Civil War Digital Tour

Take a walk through history and learn about Auburn's role in the Civil War and its aftermath. This tour will take you on the traditional Memorial Day circuit that hundreds of Auburn students and residents once walked in commemoration of those who gave their lives in the American Civil War.

Historical Attractions
Pebble Hill

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

Historical Attractions
Tiger Trail of Auburn

Every year since 1994 the Auburn Chamber and the Auburn University Athletic Department have joined together with the Auburn community to honor outstanding athletes, coaches and administrators who have distinguished themselves during their time in Auburn. The Tiger Trial of Auburn began as a vision of the late Ken Brown, a leader in the Auburn Community. Each honoree is a source of pride to the Aub

Historical Attractions
Toomer's Corner

The main intersection of Auburn and Auburn University where Auburn fans and friends gather to celebrate everything from athletic victories to the new year. Look for the orange tiger paw painted in front of Toomer's Drugs.

Historical Attractions
Whitfield-Searcy House

Open Mon-Fri 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1895 now serves as the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. Ask about the ghost who lives upstairs!

Historical Attractions
Pioneer Park & Loachapoka Historic District

Historic homes and the Lee County Historical Society Museum are located in the district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Home of the annual Syrup Sopping Day every October.

Historical Attractions, Museums, and Performing Arts
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center

Constructed to better serve the artistic needs of the Auburn- Opelika area and provide residents and visitors with access to an outstanding, active schedule of exhibitions and more!

Museums, and Performing Arts
Museum of East Alabama

Adjacent to the Lee County Courthouse square, the museum now houses over 5,000 artifacts Located in the heart of Opelika’s downtown historic district on the old Clement hotel site, the Museum of East Alabama first opened its doors in August 1989. The museum now houses over 5,000 artifacts including both 19th- and 20th-century local, state

Museums
Telfair Peet Theatre

From classical to modern productions, Telfair Peet Theatre offers exceptional performances year-round, including five productions September through May, summer dinner theatres, and the annual autumn haunting of the theatre.

Performing Arts
Auburn Area Community Theater

A group of more than 30 actors, artists, and crew dedicated to quality, entertaining, and thought-provoking theater to East Central Alabama. Three to four productions per year, including one children's production.

Performing Arts
East Alabama Arts

A kaleidoscope of national and international performing arts events including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, opera companies, entertainers, jazz greats, and more! The Performance Series runs from late fall through spring of each year. Past performances include 42nd Street, The Producers, An Evening with Garrison Keillor, and the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir. Admission charge.

Performing Arts

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