The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington Tours

Popular places to visit

Tuskegee University, one of the largest historically black universities in the United States, is a private university located in Tuskegee, Alabama. It was founded by Lewis Adams, a former slave, and George W. Campbell, a former slave owner. Adams asked that an educational institution for blacks be established. After Foster won the election, $2,000 (per year) was allocated from the state general budget for such a school to be located in Macon County. It was officially founded on July 4th, 1881, with Booker T. Washington, then a 25-year-old teacher at Hampton Institute in Virginia, as its first principal, a position he maintained until his death in 1915. Tuskegee acquired university status in 1985. Today it offers undergraduate, masters, professional, and doctoral degrees to more than 3,000 students with a strong orientation toward the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas. It was the first black college to be designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark

Tuskegee University

Explore the campus of Tuskegee University, during your travels in Tuskegee. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Tuskegee University
I love Kiesel Park in Auburn. It's a lovely place to have a picnic, walk your dog, or just snap some nature photos.

Kiesel Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kiesel Park, a lovely green space in Auburn. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Kiesel Park
Chewacla State Park To discovery more about this location, including directions and planning ideas visit our blog: http://frugalfamilytravelers.blogspot.com/2016/12/looking-for-holiday-getaway-enjoy-this.html

Chewacla State Park

You can take time to visit Chewacla State Park during your travels to Auburn. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Chewacla State Park
Auburn University

Auburn University

Explore the campus of Auburn University, during your trip to Auburn. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Auburn University

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

You can find out about the history of Tuskegee with a stop at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

George Washington Carver Museum

You can browse the exhibits at George Washington Carver Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Tuskegee. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

George Washington Carver Museum

Best Lodging Options Near The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington

Staybridge Suites Auburn University Area by IHG

Staybridge Suites Auburn University Area by IHG

3 out of 5
2061 S College Street, Auburn, AL
Staybridge Suites Auburn University Area by IHG
avid hotel Auburn - University Area by IHG

avid hotel Auburn - University Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2082 South College Street, Auburn, AL
avid hotel Auburn - University Area by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Auburn

Courtyard by Marriott Auburn

3 out of 5
2420 W Pace Blvd, Auburn, AL
Courtyard by Marriott Auburn
Days Inn by Wyndham Shorter

Days Inn by Wyndham Shorter

2 out of 5
450 Main St, Shorter, AL
Days Inn by Wyndham Shorter
Tru by Hilton Auburn

Tru by Hilton Auburn

2.5 out of 5
2411 W Pace Blvd, Auburn, AL
Tru by Hilton Auburn
Hampton Inn Auburn

Hampton Inn Auburn

2.5 out of 5
2430 S College St, Auburn, AL
Hampton Inn Auburn
Sleep Inn & Suites Auburn Campus Area I-85

Sleep Inn & Suites Auburn Campus Area I-85

2.5 out of 5
135 Spirit Dr, Auburn, AL
Sleep Inn & Suites Auburn Campus Area I-85
Auburn Lodge Near University

Auburn Lodge Near University

2 out of 5
2145 S College St, Auburn, AL
Auburn Lodge Near University
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn

2 out of 5
2174 S College St, Auburn, AL
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn
See all 1,023 properties in The Oaks - Home of Booker T. Washington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia