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Your Guide to the Plains
Many of you have been to the Auburn-Opelika area before, but for those of you who have never experienced a day on the Plains, we wanted to share a little about our community, where you can stay during the conference and things to do during your breaks (eating, shopping, eating, shopping). Our Tourism Bureau is among the best and can help you with your stay or questions about the area.
Accommodations
The Auburn University Hotel
241 S. College Street
Auburn, Alabama 36830
Phone: 800/228-2876
Fax: 334/826-8755
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Lose yourself in a community rich in tradition, history, natural beauty, and unlimited fun. Home to one of the South's largest universities, Auburn, Alabama, boasts a vibrant culture of intellectual excellence, outdoor splendor, and historic charm. Experience the allure of the &loveliest little village on the plains& for yourself at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center. This warm and friendly Alabama hotel is just a short walk from the excitement of Auburn University and a diverse array of cultural and entertainment attractions. Upon arrival, kick off your shoes, and unwind in our refreshing outdoor pool. Or enjoy a vigorous workout in our fully equipped fitness center. Later, feast on a tasty meal at the award-winning Ariccia Trattoria & Bar - located inside our delightful Auburn hotel. Whether you're in town for the big game, a special party, or a productive business meeting, you'll find our 243 guestrooms and three suites offer you true Southern hospitality in an ideal setting.
Room Rates
$115 per room per night
Reservations must be made by March 10, 2010 to receive this rate. Availability based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Make Your Reservations
Make an online reservation
Or call, 1-800-228-2876
Mention code 10HOMF
Gettting to PRCAU
From Birmingham
- From Birmingham, take U.S. 280 East.
- Turn right onto Alabama Highway 147 South.
- Travel on Alabama Highway 147 South for five miles.
- The hotel is on the left.
From Montgomery
- From Montgomery, take I-85 North toward Atlanta.
- Take exit 51 to U.S. 29 North.
- Travel on U.S. 29 North/Alabama Highway 147 North for three miles.
- The hotel is on the right.
From Dothan
- From Dothan, take U.S. 431 North
- Turn left onto I-85 South toward Montgomery.
- Take exit 51 to U.S. 29 North.
- Travel on U.S. 29 North/Alabama Highway 147 North for three miles.
- The hotel is on the right.
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The Dixon Conference Center
Along with 243 newly renovated rooms, The Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center offers 22,000 square feet of newly renovated meetings space.
Things to Do in Auburn-Opelika
A resort style getaway with days spent taking in one of a kind views on the scenic greens along the Robert Trent Jones Trail. Perhaps a chilly fall weekend enveloped snuggly in a packed stadium of cheering fans rooting for a champion football team. Whatever your style and desire, the twin cities of Auburn and Opelika has it all, and for rates that will leave enough in your pocket for souvenirs for the whole family.
Auburn and Opelika offer an eclectic blend of activity for every family to enjoy together, or simultaneously. The unique and diverse culture created by the blending of two cities cures the perils of monotony and tedium that often accompany the typical American vacation. Book an experience with an exhilarating attraction at every turn.
The key to the Auburn-Opelika experience is maximum entertainment with a down-home sensation. Enjoy a day of golf, and evening stroll through the beautiful Victorian neighborhoods of Opelika, followed by a day of walking down the promenade of a traditional open-air mall experiencing the fabulous and diverse shopping the area has to offer.
The modern family may struggle to find time to get away together, but happily Auburn and Opelika your ideal destination year round. Take time in the fall to experience a renowned university of Auburn football game, or spend your summer weekends splashing in our Surfside Water Park followed by a sunset picnic in any of our breathtaking parks.
For more information, call the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau at 334-887-8747 or visit them online at www.aotourism.com.
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