Guide to 24-Hours in Auburn, Alabama, Auburn, Alabama (B)

While Auburn isn’t at the top of most people’s “Travel Bucket list” it’s still a cool city to explore as part of a road trip, or if you find yourself in the city for a variety of reasons. You could be going as part of a college visit – Auburn University campus is beautiful and there’s plenty to see (and eat) around the town.

This is a new Marriott in a great location near campus as well as the Chewacla State Park, a site I recommend visiting if you’re passing through the town or staying for a few days. There is a fitness center, business center, and a large cafe area in the hotel, and everything is modern and comfortable. It’s also right off the main highway 85 as well as South College Street.

To start the day in Auburn, grab a coffee at Coffee Cat. It’s a popular choice of students of Auburn University. The cafe has wi-fi and plenty of seating. It was relatively quiet in the morning but got busier closer to midday as lots of groups seemed to be meeting for projects. I had a Spanish Latte, an espresso beverage made with sweetened condensed milk, making it rich and the perfect morning treat. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).