Historic Old Town, Alabama, United States
4.5 (13 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Opelika Speciality & Gift Shops
Hidden Gem
Great place to grab a meal, visit the local shops and checkout the history. If you’ve never heard of Opelika but been to Auburn then chances are you have driven by or come very close to the quaint historic downtown of Opelika. This is a beautiful little town situated on the railway. Any of the restaurants or local breweries are a top place to start or finish your day. Looking for a fun, easy way to spend a day as a couple or with family or friends? Then put Opelika on your to do list!
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Opelika, Al, Opelika, Alabama, United States.
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4.5 based on (13 reviews)
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5bethoc 5:00 PM Feb 13, 2015
Contemporary fun in a rich Historic location
There are so many things to do in Historic Old Town Opelika. If you're interested in looking at old homes, if you keep heading North you will discover many fine examples of Victorian Opulent Architecture. A great thrift shop called 'Rolands' is a local treasure not to be missed with amazingly low prices and unique finds arriving monthly (be aware his hours are 10-3pm.) The Museum of East Alabama is also located here and is full of great items from its regional area that date from 3,000 BC to the present day. This town was once a Major Railroad hub with tracks capable of heading out in 5 different directions. You can see the beautifully restored old train Depot which is lovely and even has a picturesque little stream and garden lovingly landscaped beside it. For a hip evening experience, the downtown shops host Late Hours and dining specials the 1st Friday of every month. A brand new event center has opened which host Chic new band venues and the town now boasts its own Whisky Distillery located right beside. Great shops can be discovered when visiting Opelika's downtown area such as 'New York Fashions', Fringe Consignment Shop, 'Almost Anything' Bargain Thrift Store, and the most recently discovered oldest Coca-Cola Shop known to exist in the Deep South at Smith T's Historic Hardware Store which has been in business since the late 1800's. Do consider a visit to Opelika's Historic District which has been lovingly restored and updated to offer something for everyone's every delight.
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4DeanneB969 5:00 PM Jun 26, 2018
Quaint downtown area, working on expanding
My husband and I went to historic opelika while visiting family in the area. The main square is beautiful with a fountain and seating. There are several small shops and a great ice cream stop. You can tell the area is going through some positive changes, and more businesses are coming in. We bought some items from a shop, the shop keeper was really nice and gave us a map of the area. The town is working hard to balance new businesses while maintaining the historic charm.
