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Opelika (pronounced / ˌ oʊ p ə ˈ l aɪ k ə / OH-pə-LY-kə) is a city in and the county seat of Lee County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area .
- Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge. The Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge is located at the end of Municipal Park in Downtown Opelika. The picturesque bridge has been a local landmark since it was first constructed in the early 1900s.
- Museum of East Alabama. Find out everything you need to know about Opelika at the Museum of East Alabama. The museum details the city’s rich history, with exhibits and artifacts from Native American dwellings and the American Civil War, to details of a German World War II POW camp in Opelika.
- Tuskegee National Forest. Located south-east of Opelika, is Tuskegee National Forest. It may be the smallest national forest in America, but it offers visitors a vast range of outdoor activities to enjoy.
- John Emerald Distilling Company. If you enjoy a ‘wee dram’ of whisky, your next stop should be John Emerald Distilling Company in Opelika. Named after John Emerald Sharp who emigrated to America from Scotland, the distillery in Downtown Opelika is open for tours and sampling.
- Walk the Train Tracks. Once known as the trading center of East Alabama, Opelika is known for its rich railroad history. In 1848, the Montgomery & West Point Railroad Company completed a rail line from Montgomery to Opelika.
- Tour John Emerald Distilling Company. Just a year before the 100 anniversary of Prohibition, father-son duo John and Jimmy Sharp realized a longtime dream and opened John Emerald Distilling Company in downtown Opelika.
- Go Brewery Hopping. Downtown Opelika may only consist of a few square blocks, but it has got no shortage of places to grab a cold one. Take a mini brewery tour by visiting both of Opelika’s beloved local breweries.
- Hit Up the Downtown Shops. Shopping in downtown Opelika is remarkably specialized. There’s a store for everything, from size-inclusive women’s clothing and accessories (Studio 3:19) to new and used vinyl records (10,000 Hz) to home and gift ideas (Southern Crossing).
- jjmckinney59. Birmingham, AL12 contributions. A nice afternoon. Great beer, friendly staff! Very dog friendly…a very nice experience! The oatmeal stout was great as was the IPA.
- Terrence. Tallahassee, FL 283 contributions. Unexpected. Where do I start! Wanted to check some new spots out on Opelika Downtown. OMG. The bartender Lelyana nailed every cocktail.
- Mike B. Opelika, AL12 contributions. Lots of interesting things to walk around and look at. A large assortment of old items to look at through out the store.
- cordyroy. Mobile, AL2,384 contributions. Nice. Nice small remnant of a much longer bridge moved to the current location in a lovely city park with a playground.
From the tranquil RTJ Golf Trail to the bustling Historic Downtown, discover the charm of Opelika, AL and make exciting new memories.
Opelika, city, seat (1866) of Lee county, eastern Alabama, U.S. It is situated about 15 miles (24 km) west of the Chattahoochee River, adjacent to Auburn. The first settlers entered the area following the signing of a final treaty with the Creek in 1832.
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