The best things to do in Opelika

6 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Pines Crossing Golf Course

Entertainment

Pines Crossing Golf Course is Auburn’s home-course vibe, an 18-hole public layout that keeps you honest yet playable for every skill level.…

900 Country Club Dr (Auburn)

“Pines Crossing Golf Course is Auburn’s home-course vibe, an 18-hole public layout that keeps you honest yet playable for every skill level. Rally the crew for a round, then tweak the bag in the golf shop so next week’s group chat remembers who closed strong.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Lucky Strike Auburn

Entertainment

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

719 Opelika Rd (Auburn)

“Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.”

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RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National

Entertainment

RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National delivers 54 holes wrapped around Lake Saugahatchee, from a refreshed Links course to a Lake course with…

3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail

“RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National delivers 54 holes wrapped around Lake Saugahatchee, from a refreshed Links course to a Lake course with that island green 15th locals love to brag about. If you're short on time, the Short Course scratches the itch, then hit The Shed for a post round bite this week.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Surge Adventure Park

Entertainment

Local trampoline park with a zip line, dodgeball and arcade games.

2506 Pepperell Pkwy

“Local trampoline park with a zip line, dodgeball and arcade games.”

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GoodTimes Bowling

Entertainment

GoodTimes Bowling keeps boredom in the gutter with 16 state-of-the-art lanes, 40 arcade games, and a uniquely themed escape room for a…

750 E Glenn Ave (Auburn)

“GoodTimes Bowling keeps boredom in the gutter with 16 state-of-the-art lanes, 40 arcade games, and a uniquely themed escape room for a midweek plot twist. Refuel with the GoodTimes Burger or Funnel Cake Fries, then celebrate your spare with a specialty cocktail and call it a this-week plan.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Rock 'N Roll Pinball

Entertainment

Recreation venue featuring a large collection of vintage and new pinball machines plus live music and a bar.

815 S Railroad Ave

“Recreation venue featuring a large collection of vintage and new pinball machines plus live music and a bar.”

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