Toomer's Corner: Auburn's Celebratory Epicenter
Experience Auburn's heart and soul at Toomer's Corner, where tradition and spirit come alive at the intersection of campus and city.
Toomer's Corner, at the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue, is the symbolic heart of Auburn, Alabama, blending the Auburn University campus with the city's downtown [3, 4, 5]. It's famous for the tradition of 'rolling' the oak trees with toilet paper after Auburn victories, creating a spirited, snowy scene [4, 5, 8].
A brief summary to Toomer's Oaks
- 112 S College St, Auburn, Alabama, 36849, US
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Local tips
- Visit Toomer's Drugs for their famous lemonade and a taste of Auburn tradition [20].
- Check the Auburn sports schedule and join the 'rolling' celebration after a big win [4, 5, 8, 20].
- Explore the shops and restaurants in downtown Auburn surrounding Toomer's Corner [18, 20].
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Getting There
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Walking
From most points on the Auburn University campus or in downtown Auburn, Toomer's Corner is easily reachable on foot [18, 19]. Head towards the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue. It's a well-known and easily identifiable landmark [18, 19].
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Public Transport
Auburn University's Tiger Transit system has several routes that stop near Toomer's Corner [18, 19]. Check the Tiger Transit website or app for the most up-to-date route information and schedules [18, 19]. Tiger Transit is free with a valid Auburn University ID [18, 19]. Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) also provides free curb-to-curb service within the Auburn/Opelika area to Auburn students [10, 12].
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxi and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Auburn [16, 18, 19]. A ride from anywhere within Auburn to Toomer's Corner will typically cost between $8 and $15, depending on distance and demand [18, 19]. Tiger Taxi also offers 24/7 taxi service [16].
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Driving
If driving, be aware that parking near Toomer's Corner can be limited, especially during peak hours and on game days [18, 19]. On-street parking is available but metered and restricted to two hours between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday, at a rate of $1 per hour [9, 18, 19, 21]. The Wright Street Parking Deck offers hourly parking at $1 per hour, 24/7, with a daily maximum of $15 [9, 18, 19, 21]. Free parking can be found within half a mile at the East Glenn Avenue Municipal Parking Lot [9, 18, 19]. Game day parking in the Wright Street Parking Deck costs a flat rate of $30 [9, 18, 19]. Several churches and the Auburn Junior High School offer parking for $20 on game days [17, 19].
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