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The Brownfield House  611 Eighth Street | 749.0898
This 1850s Victorian cottage, owned and restored by the Opelika Historic Preservation Society, is located in one of Opelika's quiet neighborhoods along the scenic route through Historic Opelika.  It is available for special events.  Group tours are available upon request.

The Crenshaw Guest House  371 N. College Street | 821.1131
This Victorian-style home is located in Auburn's Old Main and Church Street Historic District.  Built by Auburn University mathematician Bolling Hall Crenshaw in 1890, the home is now a bed and breakfast.  Open for tours by appointment.

Donald E. Davis Arboretum  Garden Drive & College Street | 844.5770
Located on the campus of Auburn University, the arboretum is home to 150 different tree species native to Alabama and the Southeast.  A brochure distinguishes the species to visitors as they stroll along the walking trails.  Open sunrise to sunset.

Forest Ecology Preserve  3100 AL Hwy. 147N | 502.4553
Walking trails of the 110-acre Preserve offer opportunities for birding, observation of wildlife and identification of trees and wildflowers.  Open to the public Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm, for scheduled Ecology Programs at the Memorial Canopy.

The Heritage House  714 Second Avenue | 705.0485 or 705.0484
This stately Southern mansion of neoclassical architecture with Corinthian columns and a natural brick exterior has been converted into a bed and breakfast with an adjoining gift shop.  Built in 1914, the house is located at the entrance to one of Opelika's historic neighborhoods.

Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church  500 Thach Avenue | 887.8747
Built in the 1860s, the church building was one of the first African-American churches organized after the Civil War in Alabama.  Currently home of the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library & Arts Center  705.5380
In addition to some 50,000 volumes, the Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library maintains a Genealogy Room, an Alabama Room and is home to the Opelika Arts Association Gallery where approximately 75 works by professional and amateur artists are permanently housed.  Operating hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-8:30pm; Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 1pm-6pm.  Located at 200 South Sixth Street in Opelika.

The Opelika Depot  1032 S. Railroad Avenue | 749.8105
Built about 1920 and restored to its original style, the Depot houses the offices of the Opelika Arts Association and Opelika Main Street.

Pebble Hill  Magnolia & Debardeleben Street | 844.4946
Built in 1847, Pebble Hill was once the home of Colonel Nathaniel J. Scott.  Today it is the home of the Auburn University Center for the Arts and Humanities which hosts periodic programs on art, history, literature and more.  Open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Surf Side Water Park  2780 South College Street | 821.7873
Features a 450,000 gallon wave pool, a river that winds through the park, 4 body flumes, and two speed slides. Also provides picnic areas, pavilions, concessions and other recreation.

Whitfield-Searcy House  601 Avenue A | 745.4861
This Queen Anne home built in 1895 now serves as the headquarters of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.  Open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.