Sweet Home Alabama

Opelika

The sister city of Auburn, Opelika is a wonderful place to explore the history of southeastern Alabama. Take a step back in time by visiting downtown Opelika’s Promenade and the Lee County Courthouse, a stunning neoclassical revival style structure which was built in 1896 and is still the county’s working courthouse today. Historic homes and the Lee County Historical Society Museum are located in the Loachapoka Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. And the Whitfield-Searcy House, a Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1895 which now serves as the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, is another historic Opelika landmark that should not be missed.

Attractions

  • Brownfield House

    Built in 1850s by Dr. Brownfield, one of Opelika's first physicians. Example of Greek Revival to Victorian Gothic transition. Moved to present site, restored. Rental.

  • Downtown Historic District & Heritage Walk

    Self-guided tour featuring restored depot in Railroad Ave. Historic District. Courthouse square near Victorian homes, specialty shops.

  • Eighth & Rail

    Enjoy live music in this sophisticated tavern & dessert café located in the heart of historic downtown Opelika.

  • Event Center Downtown, The

    Giving new life to the former Coca-Cola building in downtown Opelika, this establishment retains much of the building’s original charm and is the location of numerous music events throughout the year.

  • Grand National—Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

    2008 Golf World #1 Public Golf Course in the Nation by Reader's Choice Award.

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Events

  • 5th Annual Run to Read Benefiting Jean Dean RIF

    Oct 20, 2012

    5th Annual Run to Read 10k 5k race. 1.5 mile walk. Childrens races and games. Local Celebrities. Door Prizes and Vacation give away. Age Group prizes and winners crystal commemorative awards.

  • Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour

    Dec 5, 2012

    Dec 5-9, Opelika Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour 334 745-4861. www.opelika.org. Free. North Opelika Historic Neighborhood District--Event will feature Opelika’s extremely popular tour through the North Opelika Historic Neighborhood District, where families lavishly transform the front porches of their elegant Victorian homes into a magical Christmas wonderland of Victorian Christmas scenes that include life-sized Santas, carousel horses and other figures. Area churches and businesses offer visitors hot chocolate and light refreshments on this night.

  • Garden in the Park

    Mar 30, 2013

    Mar 30, Opelika Garden in the Park 334-749-4970. www.keepopelikabeautiful.com. Admission charged. Opelika Municipal Park—An arts and crafts festival featuring handmade and natural items for sale including pottery, plants, furniture and jewelry. Also, food vendors, entertainment and children's activities. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Accommodations

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