Opelika, Alabama

This growing town shares so much with Auburn, the two locales are collectively referred to as Auburn-Opelika. Located just off I-85, Opelika features plentiful shopping and readily meets the needs of growing families, young professionals, and everyone in between. Like Auburn, it also boasts direct access to Atlanta (90 minutes away), Birmingham (2 hours), and Columbus (45 minutes). Other points of interest include Chewacla State Park and Auburn University.