While Augusta is known worldwide for the Masters® and the coveted green jacket, you'll find that Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city - also known as the "Garden City" of the South - is full of history, atmosphere, Southern charm, and activities to engage everyone's interest. Discover the historic charm of the classic South with Augusta's tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. Enjoy dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural attractions and entertainment. Meander along the banks of the Savannah River as you stroll Riverwalk Augusta. Canoe the river or the adjacent Augusta Canal. Whatever your interest, you'll find something to satisfy it in Augusta.
Things to do in Augusta
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens
Located along the banks of the Savannah River on Augusta, Georgia’s beautiful Riverwalk, the Gardens have over 8 acres of beautiful display gardens as well as larger-than-life bronze sculptures of some golf’s greatest masters such as Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Raymond Floyd and Jack Nicklaus. Future expansion includes The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame museum. Call (888) 874-4443 for more information.
One Eleventh Street, Augusta, GA
Magnolia Cemetery
This 60 acre cemetery is the resting place for more than 500 Confederate soldiers and seven generals, as well as notable people from the Civil War period Call (706) 821-1746 for more information.
702 Third Street, Augusta, GA
Morris Museum of Art
The first museum, dedicated to Southern art. The permanent collection serves 200 years of painting in the American South as well as changing exhibits throughout the year. Gift shop. Call (706) 724-7501 for more information.
One Tenth Street, Augusta, GA
Natural Science Center's Fort Discovery
Over 270 hands-on, interactive exhibits ranging from simple games for young children to more complicated lessons that tax the brain power of serious science students. We are located in a 128,000 square feet science center that also offers regularly scheduled exhibit and science demonstrations. A science gift store and a restaurant overlooking the Riverwalk are also on site. Call (800) 325-5445 for more information.
One Seventh Street, Augusta, GA
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Don't miss over 1,000 acres of pristine wetlands, swamps, nature trails, boardwalks, and observation decks to observe blue heron, otter, egret, and elusive alligator in their natural setting. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is open week days noon to dusk and weekends dawn to dusk. Restroom facilities available. Visitor Center open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am to 5:00pm Call (706) 828-2109 for more information.
1858 Lock and Dam Road, Augusta, GA