There are a growing number of murals painted by local and regional artists scattered throughout the Auburn-Opelika area. Some are new and some have been around for a while. Have you spotted all of these yet? Snap a selfie at each one and be sure to tag #auburnopelika!
BLESS YOU WALL
Driving through downtown Opelika, this beautiful reminder exemplifies all things Southern. The colors are bright, bold, and quite flattering in selfies.
Location: 1001 Ave B, Opelika, AL 36801
THE YELLOW UMBRELLA
Rain or shine, this two-dimensional umbrella is a staple in downtown Opelika. One of the first murals to appear, the umbrella is located on the side of a building in the vacant lot on the corner of North Eighth Street and North Railroad Avenue. Grab some friends and strike a pose to get the perfect Instagram shot. We promise.
Location: 714 N Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
BUTTERFLY MURAL
This is one of the newest murals in Auburn-Opelika and is located in downtown Opelika. The Butterfly Mural is located next to the Yellow Umbrella, so you can check out two at once. It was originally painted for Down Syndrome awareness month.
Location: 714 N Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
GREETINGS FROM OPELIKA MURAL
Looking for a virtual postcard? We’ve got just the thing, a postcard mural! Perfect for you Instagram lovers looking for another way to share a travel update. Full of everything Opelika, this mural paints the picture of what it truly is like to visit. Located on the front side of the library in Opelika, it's conveniently located and a perfect spot to stop for a photo op while roaming around town!
Location: 1100 Glenn St, Opelika, AL 36801
MOES BBQ'S DANCING BEARS
Moes BBQ in downtown Auburn added a fun flair to their back patio. These dancing bears are sure to bring back some good memories and are a fun backdrop to enjoy while chowing down on some delicious BBQ.
Location: 125 E Magnolia Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
LITTLE ITALY’S PIZZA SUN
Downtown Auburn's late-night pizza parlor, Little Italy, has a not-so-well-known mini mural just begging for some Instagram love. It is a colorful piece perfectly representing the cheesy deliciousness that awaits inside.
Location: 129 E Magnolia Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
WAR EAGLE WALL
Now, this is an Auburn staple. How could you not want your picture made in front of the iconic 'War Eagle' or 'Go Tigers' wall? Located outside of J&M Bookstore, snap a pic during your next Toomer's roll!
Location: 115 S College St, Auburn, Al 36830
THE FREEWHEELER
The Freewheeler is an Auburn classic and has been around since the '80s. It can be seen while parking at Live Oaks or driving on North College Street. The larger-than-life mural lives on what once was Auburn's go-to bike store. Definitely a bit older than the others, this mural holds a special place in the hearts of long-time Auburn visitors and locals.
Location: 220 N College St, Auburn, AL 36830
GHOST TOWN
Ghost Town is a mural in Opelika facilitated by the Downtown Redevelopment Board. The mural stretches along one of the white buildings on 1st Avenue and features a black and white polka-dot pattern with a nod towards the railroad town.
Location: 719 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
AUBURN SPIRIT MURAL
Inspired by the Auburn spirit, local artist R.C. Hagans sketched out this mural that is located next door to the original Momma Goldberg's. The two eagles, two tigers, and the colors the artist picked to embody Auburn itself are bold and modern. May the best Auburn Spirit selfie win!
Location: 123 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
OCEANS IN DOWNTOWN AUBURN
Once again in downtown Auburn, as you are driving downtown, you might see bright blue ocean waves filled with colorful handprints painted on the side of the former Bicycle Shop. People have been putting their handprints on this mural for years, displaying Auburn’s long-lasting community. It is an older mural, but it still displays beautiful colors and is a fun piece for children to put their hands on.
Location: 147 N College St, Auburn, AL 36830
JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM'S INDOOR MURAL
Did you know there is a mural painted inside of Jule Collins? It was hand-painted, sketched, and drawn out and is beautifully displayed inside the auditorium. The piece features Samford Hall, an astronaut, and a graduation ceremony. LINK
Location: 901 S College St, Auburn, Al 36849
ALABAMA HISTORY MURAL
Located in downtown Opelika, there is the Alabama History mural on the outside of the Museum of East Alabama. The mural represents what’s displayed in the museum, which not only tells the history of Opelika but also the history of the five surrounding counties that make up East Alabama.
Location: 121 S Ninth St, Opelika, AL 36801
OPELIKA'S LOCAL AGRICULTURE MURAL
Thanks to Auburn University's art students, the Museum of East Alabama bears a second mural on the other side of the building recognizing the region's rich agricultural history and contributions. The project stands at 35x13 feet, celebrates local agricultural history and features imagery of historic equipment, advertising, local agricultural pioneers, the east Alabama landscape, farmers, and farm culture.
Location: 121 S Ninth St, Opelika, AL 36801
AZALEA WINGS MURAL
Right across the road from The Museum of East Alabama Mural on Avenue A in downtown Opelika, you will see the Azalea Wings mural. The mural was painted by artist Christopher Johnson whose work can be found all across Georgia. Make sure to use the hashtag #azaleawings so the artist can see you posting with their work!
Location: 907 Ave A, Opelika, AL 36801
STEVIE NICKS MURAL
This mural is along one of the walls on the back patio of Rock 'N Roll Pinball. The mural was painted by local artist Brett Young. It shows a young Stevie Nicks in one of her famous shawls surrounded by waves of colors. "We have lava lamps in the front room in Rock N' Roll so I thought it would be cool if we used that to bring in the flowy, trippy vibes," said Young. "I chose Stevie Nicks because I really like her and the black and white made a great contrast with the colorful background." Behind the wall is the Jail House, a small speakeasy. Ask the Rock 'N Roll staff about it.
Location: 815 S Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
EASY TIGER MURAL
Located on the porch of the Collegiate Hotel is a floral mural featuring the flowers from each of Auburn University's panhellenic and national panhellenic sororities. This mural was originally painted by award-winning artist Gillian Fazio in 2022. This historic property was built in 1940 with additions made after World War II to house Auburn’s burgeoning enrollment of female students. The Collegiate Hotel is now one of the many hotels near Auburn University where parents, future students, and travelers stay to visit the university. When visiting this mural, make sure to grab a drink at their lobby or rooftop bar!
Location: 205 S Gay St, Auburn. AL 36830
BEHIND THE GLASS MURAL
This mural is the newest to downtown Auburn and is located on the side of Behind the Glass, a staple in Auburn for over 30 years. The owner of Behind the Glass, Donna Young, chose Janice Rago to be the artist for this mural because Donna felt that Janice matched Behind the Glass’s feminine and edgy style. The inspiration was to bring beauty downtown, and Donna wanted there to be magnolias on the mural since they are located on Magnolia Avenue.
Location: 168 E Magnolia Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
