Things To Do

Botanic

Botanic is a super unique, Southern experience. Botanic embraces the responsibility of supporting local farmers, vendors, & artists. . If you're coming in Friday night, we recommend making dinner reservations here, or dining for breakfast at the market, or lunch on Saturday/Sunday on the patio. Also be sure to browse through the market, the shop, and the greenhouse! Botanic is only a 5-minute drive from downtown Opelika.

John Emerald Distilling Company

John Emerald Distilling is a small batch craft distillery located in beautiful downtown Opelika. Stop by for a taste test, tour the facility, or try one of their craft cocktails!

Red Clay Brewing Company

Red Clay Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom located in downtown Opelika, Alabama. Red Clay Brewing has its roots firmly entrenched in the South. The founders of the Company were all born and raised here. The “red clay” that is native to this region of the south and what we all knew so well growing up

Sneak & Dawdle- Speakeasy

Sneak and Dawdle is a comfortable lounge in the heart of Historic Downtown Opelika. You can enjoy a cocktail, craft beer, or glass of wine with friends and family. The lounge likes to operate as a speakeasy so look for the bear on the double doors.

Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew

Whistle Stop Bottle and Brewery is a unique taproom, bottle shop, home-brew, and wine-making experience right on the railroad tracks in downtown Opelika, with 24+ craft beers on tap for on-premise consumption or growler fills to go. There's also a large selection of craft beer to go, wine (by the glass or bottle), and kombucha.

Resting Pulse Brewing Company

Resting Pulse Brewing Company is located in historic downtown Opelika. They offer a variety of signature full-flavored craft beers, along with rotating seasonal and session offerings. Serves food and has outdoor dining.

Rock 'N Roll Pinball

Located in the heart of Downtown Opelika, Rock 'N Roll Pinball provides over 30 high-end and vintage pinball machines for your playing pleasure in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. There's a bar that serves sodas, snacks, beer, wine, mixed drinks and spirits.

Zazu Gastropub

Zazu Gastropub focuses on fresh local ingredients to create fine dining cuisine in a historic, relaxed, pub-like atmosphere. Featuring over 20 Craft Beers on tap as well as an extensive wine list. Located in Historic Downtown Opelika, Zazu is a wonderful location for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch and is within walking distance of several stores, coffee shops and bars.

Café One Twenty Three

Cafe 123 is a fine dining restaurant serving Southern American Cuisine with a classic French influence, located in the heart of historic downtown Opelika.

Side Track Coffee

The Coffee Shop

Butcher Paper BBQ

If you want a good lunch spot while you're in town, this is the best BBQ place in Opelika. Located just a couple of minutes from downtown, this place has become a staple for when I come home from D.C., and I often bring its homemade pork rinds, rubs, and other bites back to D.C. for my colleagues to enjoy. Be sure to try their banana pudding!

Downtown Opelika

Walk around historic downtown Opelika and stroll all of the historic streets featuring over two dozen eateries, bars, and retailers in a convenient walkable grid.

Opelika Murals Downtown

While walking through downtown, spot the different murals drawn by local artists. Most of them are downtown and can be found by clicking the link below.

Golf

Grand National RTJ Golf Course

Downtown Auburn

If you have a rental car or using Uber/Lyft, ride over to downtown Auburn to explore the super charming college town that's filled with tons of restaurants, shops, and bars just steps away from the Auburn University main campus. It's a super walkable area, and it's worth passing by the beautiful Samford Hall and the famous Toomer's oak trees. It's only a 20-minute ride from downtown Opelika. War Eagle!