- TripBuzz found 38 things to do with kids in or near Opelika, Alabama, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Auburn, Phenix City, Tuskegee and Columbus.
- From Silver Lining Equestrian Center to CyberZone, the Opelika area offers 37 different types of family activities, including: Horseback Riding, Family Fun Center, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
- Lee County is home to the over 28,000 residents of the city of Opelika in an area of just under 60 miles. This small city is located in East Central Alabama and on the southern end of Piedmont Plateau. The area is run through by both the Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee Rivers, making for a beautiful outdoor experience.
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The Lunch Box Museum is a museum that collects lunch boxes. There are over 3,000 items on display, and featured items include a 1951 Hopalong Cassidy model, a 1970's Charlie's Angels model and an E.T. lunch box from the 1980's.
25.5 Miles
1000 Bay Ave., Chattahoochee Camp, Columbus, GA 31901
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Whitewater Express is a full service whitewater rafting outfitter offering guided tours down the Chattahoochee River. In addition to the rafting, the facility also offers zipline riding along with daily rentals of paddle boards and mountain bikes.
25.6 Miles
Columbus Bicycle Tours offers individual or group tours where bike riders can view and learn about historic sites like battlefields, antebellum mansions and Olympic sites. Bicycles can be rented along with the tour.
25.7 Miles
The RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is an artistic space that features live performances. The space contains 3 distinct performance areas - the Bill Heard Theatre, Legacy Hall and the Studio Theatre.
25.8 Miles
Simulator programs, a space observatory, and a theatre with shows for adults and children alike are waiting to be visited at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. The plaza and the planetarium are two of the other popular attractions in here.
25.8 Miles
Built in the local historic district, Heritage Park is a community owned park that prominently displays the local history and geography in its landscape architecture. The park features multiple pavilions, sculptures, and walking paths, and offers narrated tours as well.
26.1 Miles
A part of the historic district since 1988, the Heritage Corner features houses and building dating back to the early 19th century. One of the most famous is the Pemberton House, where the inventor of Coca Cola lived.
26.1 Miles
Standing 20 feet tall, Kadie the Cow of Columbus used to be placed in front of a dairy, which is now demolished. A 3 foot-tall calf was added in 2003, and its name is Bebe.
26.1 Miles
The Columbus Carmike 15 is a movie theater multiplex that screens primarily first run Hollywood films in fully digital video and sound. The theater also features an IMAX screen for select films.
26.9 Miles
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1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, GA 31901
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The Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of the naval battles during the Civil War. 6 ships are exhibited, as well as a flag collection and a special exhibits collection which connects the Civil War to the war of 1812.