21 Fun & Best Things to Do in Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia is a small city located in the eastern part of the state. The town is rife with southern charm – moss-covered trees line the street and southern accents fill the air. Sweet tea is the drink of choice, and there are plenty of reasons to spend a day exploring.

If you are not into golf you may have never heard of Augusta . The prestigious golf event, the Masters Tournament, has been hosted here since 1934. The greatest golfers of all time, like Tiger Woods and Sam Snead, have played at the exclusive Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters. The tournament is one of the more popular Augusta attractions drawing in about 40,000 attendees each day.

There are plenty of other Augusta tourist attractions if golf isn’t your thing. Augusta, Georgia has many historic places listed on the National Register. Several churches welcome visitors to come to see their history – some dating back to the 19th century.

Check out Springfield Baptist Church, which is home to one of the oldest African-American congregations in the United States. Marvel at the architecture of historic government buildings like the original courthouse. The building is now called the Old Government House in the present day and serves as an event venue now. 

You can still see remnants and inspirations of pre-Civil War architecture. The Georgian Greek Revival style with white Grecian columns in the front of the house was popular in the 1800s. Think of the Tara plantation home from Gone with the Wind.

The city also prides itself on educating visitors and youngsters about the outdoors. Check out the McDuffie Environmental Education Center, or Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Come visit Augusta, Georgia to experience the classic south and dive into its rich history and culture.

1. The Partridge Inn Augusta, Curio Collection by Hilton
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The Partridge Inn, Curio Collection by Hilton is a historic inn located in the heart of Augusta. The property is within walking distance to Georgia National Golf Club, Augusta Convention Center and the Riverwalk Amphitheater. The hotel is also 4 miles from James Brown Arena and 2 miles from Augusta University and Medical District.

2. Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center

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