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View from the top of the waterfall

View from the top of the waterfall

Photo courtesy Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources

Chewacla State Park, Auburn, AL

A great way to spend a weekend!

by Lindsay Trione | January 20, 2012

Chewacla State Park is located at 124 Shell Toomer Pkwy. in Auburn, AL and is a great weekend escape only minutes away from downtown Auburn.  This beautiful 696-acre park is a great way to enjoy the often overlooked natural beauty of this area.  Waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing, camping, boating, and bird-watching are just some of the activities that visitors can experience at Chewacla State Park.  In addition to primitive campground facilities, Chewacla also offers cabins with …


A facial massage relaxes away tensions

A facial massage relaxes away tensions

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Aromatherapy and Massage Center, Auburn, AL

Release the stresses of 2011

by Lindsay Trione | December 26, 2011

Christmas is over and another year is beckoning with all its resolutions and expectations.  This is a great time to relax, slow down, and rejuvenate for the New Year. 

Visit the Aromatherapy and Massage Center to have all your stresses and tension from 2011 relaxed away with a fantastic massage, facial, hydrotherapy, or aromatherapy treatment.  All of these services are provided in a tranquil, calming environment.  Aromatherapy and Massage Center also offers my favorite—a …


The front entrance to Toomer's Drugs

The front entrance to Toomer's Drugs

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Toomer’s Drugs, Auburn, AL

An Auburn tradition since 1896

by Lindsay Trione | December 10, 2011

An original soda fountain-style diner and drugstore, Toomer’s has been an Auburn tradition since 1896 at 100 N College Street when businessman and State Senator Sheldon Toomer founded Toomer's Drugs on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and College street. This historic intersection marks the transition from downtown Auburn to the university campus and is known as Toomer's Corner.  Toomer's Drugs is located on the North East corner of the intersection and has been an Auburn …


A freshly made Belgian waffle with vanilla yogurt and fresh fruit.

A freshly made Belgian waffle with vanilla yogurt and fresh fruit.

Photo by Ashley Thompson

Cafe WAYO, Auburn, AL

Come out and try one of Auburn's newest frozen yogurt and Belgian waffle restaurant

by Ashley Thompson | October 05, 2011

This week I wanted to treat myself to a little something special. So I got in the car and headed to one of Auburn’s newest little restaurants, Café WAYO.

Café WAYO is such an interesting little shop! They serve Belgian waffles and frozen yogurt. You can get them together or separately. I chose to get a waffle with my choice of frozen yogurt topping.

After the server made my waffle fresh, she …


A yummy steamed sandwich and nachos at Momma G's!

A yummy steamed sandwich and nachos at Momma G's!

Photo by Ashley Thompson

Momma Goldberg’s Deli, Auburn, AL

Stop by this Auburn classic for a sandwich, nachos and a cold beverage!

by Ashley Thompson | October 03, 2011

If you’re in town on a game weekend then you have to participate in one of Auburn’s best traditions. Pack up the family, load up the guys, or grab your friends and head out to Momma Goldberg’s Deli.

Momma Goldberg’s sits right on the corner of campus across the street from the Lowder Building. It’s an unassuming wooden slatted building with iron rod tables outside. Inside, as you step into line, you …


Town Creek park has wonderful paths, fields and a scenic pond for you to enjoy for free.

Town Creek park has wonderful paths, fields and a scenic pond for you to enjoy for free.

Photo by Ashley Thompson

Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL

If you're looking for the perfect way to spend a fall day, then head out to Town Creek Park!

by Ashley Thompson | October 02, 2011

Today was one of those perfect fall days, the kind where you just HAVE to go play outside. The sky is blue, there is no humidity and the breeze gives you a little chill. If you are lucky enough to be in Auburn in the fall, then you need to enjoy it at Town Creek Park.

I could not wait to load my dog into the car and drive just South of Downtown on …


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