From art and music to iconic traditions, Auburn offers experiences that linger long after your visit. Explore our hotel’s lobby art tour, sip cocktails to live jazz, and marvel at Dale Chihuly’s glass masterpiece. Catch a show at the Gogue Performing Arts Center, savor Toomer’s lemonade, roll Toomer’s Corner, cheer at the Raptor Center, or tee off at Robert Trent Jones Grand National.
Explore our Auburn connection through the Lobby Art Tour, featuring historic photographs and stories that celebrate campus heritage. Learn how our hotel partners with Auburn University blend classroom theory and hands-on hospitality, creating a guest experience rooted in tradition and innovation.
Step into the Jule Collins Smith Museum and marvel at Dale Chihuly’s breathtaking chandelier, a 17-foot sculpture of 600 hand-blown glass pieces. This Auburn alum’s masterpiece is a must-see for art lovers and Instagram enthusiasts alike.
Just nearby, The Spa at The Laurel Hotel & Spa invites unhurried restoration through massage, skincare, steam rooms, and tranquil lounges. It’s a refined retreat designed for balance and renewal, perfectly complementing a stay rooted in comfort and care.
Steps from the hotel, Hey Day Market brings Auburn’s energy to life with chef‑driven stalls, cocktails, coffee, and an inviting greenspace. Named for a beloved Auburn tradition, it’s where campus, community, and conversation naturally gather.
A short walk away, 1856 – Culinary Residence offers a rare tasting‑menu experience where fine dining and education intersect. Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, each course tells a story of craft, curiosity, and Auburn’s elevated culinary future.
Located inside the hotel lobby, ThriveHere@Auburn fuels mornings and moments with thoughtfully sourced coffee, espresso, and fresh pastries. It’s an easy ritual. Wake, wander downstairs, and savor the day with Auburn’s favorite local roastery.
