If you're an Auburn student you know how valuable the Donald E. Davis Arboretum is to the…read moreuniversity and community. Although the primary objective is a living breathing outdoor museum, it is also a university classroom. I will focus on what the Davis Arboretum is best known for, The Founders Oak. I was fascinated by my visit. The native Southern trees and plants is the real gem of the arboretum. The crown jewel would be the "Founders Oak". The tree symbolizes the strong foundation and a deeply rooted history. The tree measures 88 feet tall by 47 inches wide. It's expected to see the start of the next century. The Oak serves as a symbol of the City of Auburn in history and spirit. There is much, more to the 13.6 acre arboretum that you will love to explore. They also rent out their space on the cheap for weddings. I encourage a visit.

Not that Auburn is a concrete jungle or anything, but the Davis Arboretum is a perfect escape into…read morenature, all while being on Auburn's campus and close to downtown and major roads. There's a parking lot off Garden Drive and some street parking on Lem Morrison Drive. The arboretum is free to all, not just those with university affiliations, and is open from dawn to dusk. If you like trees, especially southern ones, you're in luck. The place has undergone some cosmetic improvements over the years and seems to have expanded. I'm partial to the pond, and the pitcher plant area is super cool, especially when you can hear frogs rumbling. Spanning 13+ acres and home to 300 native plant species, the arboretum is sure to have something for you, whether you just like to wander amidst the trees, need to squeeze in a run, have to study for class, or want to explore with your kiddos.

Really sweet helpful staff. Went bowling with my son on my recent trip into Auburn to visit him…read more The place was clean & the staff was polite, friendly, helpful and service was great. We were attended at our lane immediately & our food/drink order was delivered timely as well. The pizza & funnel cake fries were really good. I'll be honest though the funnel cake fries were the Star. Fresh & not greasy at all. Clean bathrooms & very family friendly.

Fun atmosphere. The bacon cheddar burger was delicious but I ordered with out the bun because I…read morecan't have gluten. Fries were average. Old fashioned was way too sweet! Staff was attentive to our party as we were a large group celebrating a high school reunion.

Big shout out to this establishment! I've been going for sometime now, mostly berry picking. The…read moreowners are absolutely like family to everyone. They just love on you. There are not enough words to express how loved we felt today. I highly recommend them. My kids had a blast! Beautiful scenery, polite staff and affordable pumpkins.

With the onset of fall comes the barrage of pumpkins. If you're hankering to pick your own, head on…read moreover to Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch out on Wire Road. Well, it's closed now for the season but keep this in mind for next year. This family-owned and family-friendly farm is a quick drive from town. Besides families, it also seems popular with college students and couples. Parking is easy and admission is $2 which isn't bad for what you get: access to several pumpkin patches, the corn maze, sunflower picking, farm animal viewing/petting, tractor rides, and amusements for kiddies including a game where you see who can pump water the fastest to float a rubber duckie down a slide. Yes, I had too much fun playing this duck race. I saw hot dogs and lemonade for sale, but nothing pumpkin-related such as pie. I think an opportunity is being missed! Local honey is available for purchase too which is cool. The pumpkins aren't cheap, but then again, you're paying for an experience. I recommend bringing your own shears if you have them since the patch might be all out. The big pumpkins are already detached from the vines but if you want a smaller one, you'll have to snip it yourself. Also, it sounds like Farmer in the Dell will be offering pre-cut Christmas trees during the holidays and will be having peaches next year, so it's not just squashes. Now I have that nursery rhyme in my head. Hi-ho, the derry-o, the farmer in the dell [pumpkin patch]!

I went with a group after work, and it was well worth it. We did unlimited bowling, ordered food,…read moreand enjoyed the drinks and pizza. We had a great time overall, though the bathrooms could have been cleaner. Other than that, we enjoyed our visit.

Very clean and nice! This place is very nice on the inside and I can tell that they've been…read morerenovated recently! Good prices and friendly staff

Mountain biking park! This whole park is dedicated to…read moremountain biking! I've never seen anything like this! There's so many awesome trails to just simply shred on a mountain bike around here! The trails are categorized in green/blue/black, like a ski slope. The green trails were pretty flat, usually taking you through the more popular destinations, like the lake and the campgrounds. There were clear markers along each of the trails, which made it easy. The more difficult trails had cypress knees in the trail, or steep slopes. I managed to find a slalom course, with steep banked earthen walls along the curves so you're riding almost sideways. Many of the more difficult trails have all these awesome structures that have been built by local Boy Scout troops, with things like the Wall of Death, a lumber wall that you can hit at high speeds to ride completely sideways while flying through the trails. I talked a big game about the Wall of Death until I saw it. Yikes. Many other state and national parks I've been to that offer mountain biking implore visitors to tread lightly, or go easy on the forest floors. Not this place, they seem to encourage just shredding the place. The park is built around a big lake, and if you pedal all the way through the park, up the big ol' hill, you can get to a trail head that takes you to a pleasant man-made waterfall. There seems to be ample swimming available here in the summertime. I found the restrooms and showers to be nice, pleasant, clean, and fully functional. The campgrounds were not overly crowded, with lots of space between me and my next camper neighbor, who was an Alabama law enforcement officer. I absolutely recommend this park if you're into mountain biking. Wear a helmet!!!

This state park has an amazing mountain bike trail system. The trail builders have built awesome…read moretrails that caters to early beginners to Advanced Riders. There's even a Pro line that makes your butt pucker just by looking at it. Way above my pay grade as they say. "Chewacla State Park's 696 scenic acres offer plenty of rest, relaxation and recreation, just a short drive from the Auburn-Opelika area. Facilities include a 26-acre lake, swimming area, playground, a modern campground, picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters, cabins, hiking and mountain biking trails."