Opelika, a small city that’s situated in the east central part of Alabama, offers many cultural, recreational and educational opportunities to its residents. Opelika is also very proud of its thriving business environment. If you’re currently not a resident of Opelika, but you plan to visit soon, be sure to check out this website. It’ll give you lots of information about Opelika, including the town’s great history.
If you’re still on the fence about visiting Opelika, here are 10 reasons why you definitely should:
Pictured is the Robert Trent Jones Grand National golf course. Built on 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee, this beautiful course attracts golfers from all over the U.S.
2. Opelika's "On the Tracks" food and wine event is one of the best festivals you'll ever attend.
Toomer's Corner that is! Toomer's Drugs is an old-fashioned soda fountain that's situated inside of a historic corner drugstore. It's located in Auburn, right outside of Opelika. This famous establishment is best known for its lemonade. If you've never tried it, what are you waiting for? It's the BEST.
Pictured is Cafe 123. Cafe 123 is a fine dining restaurant that's located in the heart of downtown Opelika. Also pictured is their delicious Crab Cakes.
You've never had a chili dog until you've had one from Mrs. Story's Dairy Bar. And if you've had one, you know exactly what I'm talking about. They're DELICIOUS.
9. The town of Opelika knows how to get into the Christmas spirit.
"Christmas In A Railroad Town" transforms downtown Opelika's Railroad Avenue into a wonderful Christmas festival. Children love the train and pony rides, in addition to spending a little one-on-one time with Santa. For updates on this seasonal event, be sure to check out OpelikaMainStreet.org.
If you're searching for the freshest fruits and vegetables, look no further than your local farmers market. You'll be eating much healthier and supporting local farmers at the same time.
Opelika truly is a beautiful place. What are some other reasons why people should visit Opelika?
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