Auburn selected by Forbes as state’s All-American Summer Getaway
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There are plenty of places across our state to visit during the summer. Whether you want to cool off in the Gulf, check out a baseball game or get your exercise in around a state park, Alabama’s got you covered.
But Forbes selected one city as the state’s representative on its national All-American Summer Getaways list: Auburn.
The City of Auburn made the list that includes places like:
- Hilton Head
- Honolulu
- Las Vegas
- Manhattan
- New Orleans
- Palm Beach
“Whether you want to immerse yourself in living history, retreat to a private island sanctuary or seek adventure in the oldest national parks, this state-by-state guide provides the ultimate cross-country travel bucket list.”
Forbes
Keep reading to see why the national publication included the college town on the list.
What makes Auburn an ‘all-American summer getaway’
Auburn is no stranger to being at the top of the list when it comes to representing our state. In 2024, USA Today called it the best place to live across Alabama.
Forbes recognized two places specifically including The Laurel Hotel and Spa as a place to stay + Chewacla State Park as a top spot for visitors.
“When visitors come to this college town to cheer on Auburn University’s Tigers, The Laurel Hotel and Spa is a convenient on-campus base with a rooftop pool and a teaching restaurant featuring acclaimed chef-in-residence Joël Antunes.”
“…Venture off-campus to Chewacla State Park, whose nearly 700 acres have hiking and mountain biking trails and a 26-acre lake for fishing, swimming and canoeing.”
Forbes
