The City of Opelika is proud to announce that its City of Opelika 2040 Comprehensive Plan has been selected for the Outstanding Planning Award for Communities with a Population under …

Opelika (pronounced / ˌoʊpəˈlaɪkə / OH-pə-LY-kə) is a city in and the county seat of Lee County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. [3] It is a principal city of the Auburn …

Opelika, Alabama is a city on the tracks teeming with culture, history, and a thriving community. This railroad town is filled with historic neighborhoods featuring beautiful buildings that will take …

May 25, 2023 · Today, this industrial heritage can be seen in Opelika in its buildings, streets, museums and parks. There’s plenty of outdoor activities too, whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, …

Oct 24, 2025 · Evolving from a small railroad town, Opelika is part of the sixth fastest-growing small metropolitan area in the nation. Opelika is governed by a mayor-council government, …

Apr 27, 2024 · A craft distillery located in downtown Opelika, Alabama. Crafting seven different spirits and featuring the first legal whiskey made in Alabama since prohibition.

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From the tranquil RTJ Golf Trail to the bustling Historic Downtown, discover the charm of Opelika, AL and make exciting new memories.

The roots of Opelika trace back to the late 1830s when settlers first established a small community called Lebenon. After the forced removal of the area's native peoples in 1836–37, …

Opelika, city, seat (1866) of Lee county, eastern Alabama, U.S. It is situated about 15 miles (24 km) west of the Chattahoochee River, adjacent to Auburn. The first settlers entered the area …