Augusta

 

Augusta is a sprawling town with a historic urban center and suburban neighborhoods. It’s located on the eastern border of Georgia along the banks of the Savannah River. Columbia, South Carolina, is just over an hour northeast of Augusta, and Atlanta is two hours west. Augusta is known as a golfer’s paradise and is home to the exclusive Augusta National Golf Club, the world-renowned Masters Golf Tournament site. The area has many other excellent public and semi-private courses.

 

Augusta is also known for its Historic Downtown District. The architecture in the downtown area offers fabulous Greek and Federal Revival styles and Georgian, Neo-Classical, and Spanish styles. Downtown Augusta has great art and culture scene and is the go-to place for unique shopping venues and entertainment. Homes in the less densely populated suburbs offer large, beautifully manicured lots and well-cared-for homes. Architectural styles in the suburbs feature Southern Plantation, Charleston-style, Ranch, and Craftsman Bungalows. The neighborhoods in Augusta have a slow and easy-going pace, are family-friendly, and brimming with southern hospitality.

 

• Exciting golf community
• Home of the Masters Golf Tournament
• Beautiful historic architecture
• Southern charm and hospitality

Augusta is a charming Southern town with a relaxed and pleasant vibe. The slow pace is golf cart friendly, and most residents use golf carts for local errands. If they are not golfing or at a driving range working on improving their game, residents appreciate spending time dining and shopping downtown, hiking and biking along the miles of paths and trails in the community, and enjoying fishing and boating on the Savannah River.

 

Augusta’s cozy southern flair and hospitality are showcased by the fine restaurants, cafes, and bars located throughout the community. Able Brown features southern-style cuisine, seafood, and an oyster bar. The Frog Hollow Tavern is a stylish fusion of a tavern and restaurant featuring seafood, steak, poultry, craft beer, cocktails,  and an extensive wine list. Noble Jones is a rustic and stylish restaurant and bar featuring seafood and southern specialties. Edgar’s Grill offers New American cuisine prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu features pork, beef, poultry, and many southern-style favorites.

 

Downtown Augusta offers many excellent entertainment venues, including fun and stylish nightclubs like Sole Augusta and Garden City Social. Cultural experiences can be found at the Miller Theater and the Imperial Theatre, where you can enjoy concerts, comedy performances, symphonies, plays, and ballets. The James Brown Arena is a popular venue for concerts, boxing and martial arts, exhibitions, live performances, and festivals.

 

There are many malls and shopping centers scattered throughout Augusta. These shopping centers offer retail chain stores, big box stores, designer shops, and restaurants. For a more uniquely curated shopping experience, head to downtown Augusta where you’ll find fabulous gift shops and upscale boutiques.

 

Golf is the centerpiece of the town of Augusta, Georgia. This golfer’s paradise offers an almost endless variety of golf-themed activities and experiences. Golfers can choose from many municipal courses and country clubs in the area, driving ranges, and family-friendly golf venues like Top Golf and miniature golf at the Putt-Putt Fun Center. If you’d rather play Golden Tee than go golfing, Dave & Busters recently built a location in Augusta. There’s more to do in Augusta than golf, and some of the best activities are found along the scenic Savannah River. Here you’ll find places to hike, bike, go fishing or boating, and enjoy nature. Of the several kayaking trails, one leads to Stallings Island (known colloquially as Donkey Island), an island with donkey and goat residents. Perhaps the best way to imbibe nature is the Serene 18, not a golf course but 18 square miles of water trials. Rent kayaks or paddleboats and enjoy your company!

 

The Augusta Riverwalk is a lovely place for an afternoon stroll. It is the location of the Saturday Market on the River, the Candlelight Jazz Series event, The Jesse Norman Amphitheater, and the beautiful Japanese Gardens. The 36.5-mile William Bartram Trail offers a fantastic wilderness hiking and biking experience. Along the trail are waterfalls, wildlife, and beautiful scenery. The town also offers many historical, art, and cultural experiences, such as the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, the Morris Museum of Art, the Augusta Museum of History, the Historic Meadow Garden, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, and the childhood home of President Woodrow Wilson.

 

The highly-rated Richmond County School System serves Augusta.