They say your university years are some of your best years. You move to a new city and learn how difficult adulthood can be, you eat on paper plates in your student accommodation because you don’t want to do the dishes, you meet a diverse group of people, and you make mistakes and learn the hard way. We’re just as excited as you are about university, so we’ve made a list of things you can do around Auburn with your squad and get to know them better!
Chewacla State Park
Hit the outdoors with your gang at the Chewacla State Park where you can relax or stay active— whichever you please! The 696 acres includes a variety of facilities including a wide lake, swimming area, playground, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, and grills.
Whether you’ve planned a weekend staycation or a day trip while in student accommodation Auburn, you can also rent shelters and cabins, or you can set up camp on their primitive sites. Feeling adventurous? Step out of your comfort zone and go hiking and mountain biking on their endless trails. The lake is also open for visitors to bring their own kayaks and canoes for watercraft!
Jordan-Hare Stadium
The on-campus stadium has been the playing field for the home football team Tigers for several years. The stadium is rich with sports history and has also hosted great artists from the music industry like James Brown, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and more. You must head to the stadium to watch a game, as the Jordan-Hare Stadium has been consecutively deemed as having the best gameday atmospheres and is one of the most intimidating places to play.
Toomer's Corner
You can’t live in Auburn and miss Toomer’s. It’s bang in the middle of downtown Auburn and is a favourite spot for students and locals alike. The iconic drugstore serves the best original lemonade that has now become a tourist attraction, soft serves, and all Tigers-related merchandise for your next football game at the Jordan-Hare!
Avondale Bar & Tap Room
Perched atop a 2 story building in the heart of Auburn, Avondale Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy the city’s nightlife and get away from your quiet student accommodation. With great atmosphere and comfortable seating, it is a stone’s throw away from Toomer’s Corner and overlooks the bustling main street. The upscale bar is often frequented by university students and is the ideal spot to unwind after a busy week.
Auburn is a stellar city with multifarious things to do— be it nightlife, sports, culture and history, outdoor recreation, and much more. Since it is a university town, it also has some of the most charming, modern, tried and tested student accommodation Auburn available with endless amenities to make your stay a super comfortable one. University Living, the global student housing service provider offers affordable accommodation near Auburn University.
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