With graduation just around the corner for many Auburn students, people are starting to wonder what to do with their friends and family when they come to town to participate in the graduation festivities.

There are many options. First off, make sure you go take the family to the Auburn University sign on College to take photos. Standing in the cap in gown by the sign is an Auburn tradition that thousands of students have participated in. Make sure you do not wait until last minute; because the line gets pretty long the closer it gets to graduation.

Second, make sure you take your family to eat at all the Auburn classics. Make sure to take family that is just visiting for the first time to restaurants like Momma Goldberg’s, Niffer’s Place, Veggies To Go, and the Irish Bred Pub. Just make sure if you are having a big group in town to try to make reservations ahead of time. It is also a good thing to make sure that before you graduate and leave the Plains that you have your last Momma’s Love.   

Emily Fassiottio, a graduating senior, said she can't wait for her faimly to get into town.

“Some people are coming from as far away as California," she said. "I’m going to make sure to take them to places like Momma G’s and all the great food places in Auburn.”

Fassiottio added that her family is excited to see Auburn's campus.

“My uncle has never been to Auburn before so I am going to take him all around campus,” she said. 

Take your family for a walking tour around campus. Make sure you hit all the highpoints including, Samford Lawn, Haley Center, The President’s House and Jordan-Hare Stadium. Visiting these places will provide great photo opportunities for friends and families.  

If eating and walking around campus is not enough for your visitors, take them to one of the local parks. Chewalkwa State Park is just miles from campus, and don’t forget about Kiesel and Town Creek Park. The weather is sure to be great in May in Alabama.  

Finally, make sure to prepare your family for the ceremony. Make sure they know that it will last more than two hours, and to be prepared for the heat. If you plan on eating lunch after graduation, consider getting food catered or making a reservation.