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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Toomer's Drug Store makes famous lemonade that tops many people's "Try Before You Die" lists
  2. February 15, 1974 marks Auburn's first streaking incident.
  3. Auburn University was closed during the Civil War in 1861 and reopened in 1866..
  4. Jordan-Hare Stadium can seat over 85,000 people, a number that is typically reached during football season.
  5. Legend has it that if a student steps on the university seal, located in front of Langdon Hall, they won't graduate from Auburn.
Notable Natives
  • Charles Barkley
  • Bo Jackson
Local Slang
  • Shug-Jordan: Pronounced "shoog jerdan;" a well-known and highly-traveled road in Auburn.
  • War Eagle: A greeting indigenous to Auburn—a battle cry of sorts. Constantly heard at sporting events, especially football, War Eagle is also commonly used as a way of saying hello and goodbye.
  • Y'all: A Southerner's way of saying the plural form of "you."
Points of Interest
  • The Arboretum
  • Chewacla State Park
  • Football games
  • Julie Collins Smith Museum of Art

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Most students claim to feel right at home with Auburn’s warm and friendly atmosphere. They enjoy the slow pace of a southern college town, and at the same time are able to engage in a variety of activities. While there are a few drawbacks, such as lack of entertainment during the breaks, larger cities are just a short drive away.

For those of you who crave the fast life of a big city, Auburn may not satisfy your craving. Some students may feel bored at times with what Auburn has to offer, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything to do here. With a little effort, students will find a plethora of enjoyable forms of entertainment, from hiking to swimming to watching movies.

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Local Atmosphere at Auburn University

aubieans

Professional Pilot '16

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Auburn Is Incredible

Auburn is amazing, I have been going to visit my whole life and can't believe I will be going for real this fall! I always feel semi- safe and comfortable there. Everyone is always nice and polite to each other. The local stores are always opened at the right hours and shopping is always possible. Sometimes, the night life can get a little wild, but this is college so that is totally expected. The campus and the town are totally incredible and it is a thrill to get to go and say War Eagle!

Mar 27, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Auburn University

lcummans

Business '16

5.0
A+

A Family

Auburn gives you a warm family feeling from the first day you step on campus. everyone is so nice and friendly!

Mar 15, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Auburn University

hep0007

Finance and Accounting '16

4.2
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Auburn University

Auburn is a very clean very involved hometown style town. There is always something to do whether it is going to the library, dog parks, football games, baseball games and other sporting events, playing golf, clubs on campus, or shopping.

Mar 08, 2012

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User rating for Auburn University - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 32 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Colonial Mall Auburn-Opelika
  • Village Mall
Major Sports Teams Atlanta Braves: baseball
City Web Sites www.auburnalabama.org
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Atlanta: GA: 2 hours
  • Montgomery: AL: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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Carmike Wynnsong 16
2111 E University Dr.
Auburn
(334) 501-0401

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