Summer is here and so are some of our students! While campus is definitely less busy during the summer, many students stay for the summer semester and there are still a ton of fun things to do!
1. Spend time in the great outdoors
Explore Chewacla State Park, take a guided hike through the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center on the second Thursday of the month, or check out Kiesel Park.
2. Go to a farmer’s market
Hosted by the College of Agriculture at Auburn University, The Market at Ag Heritage Park is held on Thursdays each summer from 3pm-6pm.
3. Savor a sweet treat
Grab an Instagram-worthy milkshake at The Yard Milkshake Bar, beat the heat with a Tiger’s Blood from one of the many snowcone spots, or stick to the tried and true and enjoy a flavored lemonade from Toomer’s Drugs.
4. Groove to the music
The Standard Deluxe, a music venue about 15 minutes down the road in Waverly, has live music regularly. You can see their schedule of upcoming events here.
Free to the public, the Summer Swing Concert Series is held every Tuesday night in the summer through July 30th at Monkey Park in Opelika.
5. Visit a museum
The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University is a true cultural gem, and just a short drive from campus on S. College Street.
6. Take a weekend road trip
One of the best things about Auburn is how close you are to some really cool places. Head up 85 to Atlanta for a Braves game or concert, or drive a quick 4 hours south to the beach or north to the mountains!