Which One Drives You Crazier — Tiger Town Traffic or Auburn Mall Parking Lot Chaos?
If you live in Auburn or Opelika, you’ve probably faced one of these daily dilemmas: battling Tiger Town traffic or surviving the Auburn Mall parking lot. Both are local legends in their own right — and depending on the day, one might just test your patience a little more than the other.
Tiger Town Traffic
Opelika’s Tiger Town is a powerhouse of shopping, dining, and weekend chaos. With Target, Hobby Lobby, and Chick-fil-A all clustered together, it’s a recipe for congestion. Add in holiday shoppers or a football weekend, and you’ve got gridlock that rivals Jordan-Hare Stadium on game day.
Locals know the tricks — avoid turning left near Chick-fil-A, time your errands before noon, and always have a podcast ready.
Auburn Mall Parking Lot Chaos
Then there’s the Auburn Mall. Once known as the Village Mall, it’s now famous for its unpredictable parking lot. Between people cutting across lanes and shoppers circling for front spots, it’s an adventure every time you go.
Want a pro tip? Park near Dillard’s or Belk and walk in from the side. You’ll skip the mid-lot madness and keep your sanity intact.
The Local Debate
So, which one wins the “Worst Traffic Award”? Auburn locals are divided. Some say Tiger Town’s traffic is the ultimate test of patience, while others swear Auburn Mall’s parking lot has a personality of its own — and not a good one.
But either way, both are part of life in Lee County — and a small price to pay for having shopping and dining just minutes from home.
Quick Q&A
Q: Why is Tiger Town traffic so bad?
A: It’s the busiest shopping area in East Alabama, and when everyone wants Chick-fil-A or Target at the same time, backups are guaranteed.
Q: Is Auburn Mall still open?
A: Yes! The Auburn Mall has anchors like Dillard’s and Belk, plus new local stores. But yes — that parking lot can be wild.
Q: How do locals avoid traffic in Auburn and Opelika?
A: They shop early, take backroads like Frederick Road or Pepperell Parkway, and know every side entrance to Tiger Town by heart.
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