Augusta, United States

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Alternative names: Established: 1736 (288 years ago)Population: 197.2 thous.Area: 306.66 mi²Elevation: 138 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°28'34"N, 81°58'12"W
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Augusta Attractions - What to See and Explore

Augusta offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Morris Museum of Art, Fort Discovery, Lake Olmstead Stadium, Confederate Powderworks. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • morris museum of art augusta
    Museum • Art museum • Art gallery

    Morris Museum of Art

    Nestled on the banks of the Savannah River, the Morris Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Augusta, Georgia. This esteemed institution holds the distinction of being the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South.

  • fort discovery augusta
    Museum • Downtown Augusta

    Fort Discovery

    Fort Discovery, nestled in the heart of Augusta, Georgia, offers an intriguing glimpse into the realms of science and technology. This interactive museum is a treasure trove for curious minds of all ages, with exhibits that engage visitors in the wonders of scientific...

  • lake olmstead stadium augusta
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport

    Lake Olmstead Stadium

    Lake Olmstead Stadium is a baseball park in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It was built between the 1994 and 1995 seasons to replace Heaton Stadium on the same site and can hold 4,822 people.

  • confederate powderworks augusta
    Canal • West End

    Confederate Powderworks

    The Confederate Powderworks was a gunpowder factory during the American Civil War, the only permanent structures completed by the Confederate States of America.

  • saint pauls church augusta
    Church • Downtown Augusta

    Saint Paul's Church

    Saint Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in downtown Augusta, Georgia, adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Saint Paul's conducts its worship services using the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.

  • woodrow wilson boyhood home augusta
    Museum • History museum • Architecture

    Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home

    The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home is a historic house museum at 419 7th Street in Augusta, Georgia. Built in 1859, it was a childhood home of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States and proponent of the League of Nations.

  • augusta riverwalk
    33°28'45"N • 81°58'5"W

    Augusta Riverwalk

    Riverwalk Augusta is a city park along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The park is alongside and on top of Augusta's levee. It extends from the 13th Street Bridge to the Gordon Highway bridge. Sites along the Riverwalk include St.

  • augusta museum of history
    Museum • History museum

    Augusta Museum of History

    The Augusta Museum of History is a history museum located in Augusta, Georgia, U.S. The museum was founded in 1937 to preserve and share the history of Augusta and its surrounding area.

  • augusta cotton exchange building
    Neighbourhood • Victorian architecture

    Augusta Cotton Exchange Building

    Augusta Cotton Exchange Building is a historic building in Augusta, Georgia. It was designed by Enoch William Brown and built in the mid-1880s during a cotton boom.

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    33°28'39"N • 81°58'35"W

    Augusta Symphony Orchestra

    The Augusta Symphony was founded in 1954. The orchestra has grown from a small group of 15 musicians to a full symphony orchestra offering three concert series each season as well as an education and outreach program. The symphony was first under the baton of Harry Jacobs and then Dr. Donald Portnoy.

  • enterprise mill augusta
    Canal • Downtown Augusta

    Enterprise Mill

    The Enterprise Mill is a historical residential and office complex along the Augusta Canal in Augusta, Georgia. Enterprise is located at the corner of Greene Street and 15th Street.

  • sacred heart cultural center augusta
    Church • Historical place • Performing arts

    Sacred Heart Cultural Center

    The Sacred Heart Cultural Center, known also as Sacred Heart Catholic Church, is an events center and a former Roman Catholic Church located in Augusta, Georgia.

  • first baptist church augusta
    Church • Downtown Augusta

    First Baptist Church

    First Baptist Church of Augusta is a Southern Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. The original location is now a historical site. The current church building is located on Walton Way.

  • meadow garden augusta
    Museum • History museum • Garden

    Meadow Garden

    Meadow Garden is a historic house museum at 1320 Independence Drive in Augusta, Georgia. It was a home of George Walton, one of Georgia's three signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and later a governor of Georgia and a United States Senator.

  • augusta confederate monument
    Monuments and statues • Downtown Augusta

    Augusta Confederate Monument

    The Augusta Confederate Monument, also known as the Richmond County Confederate Monument, is located in the median of the 700 block of Broad Street in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The monument is seventy-six feet high on a granite base, topped by a shaft of Carrara marble.

  • butt memorial bridge augusta
    Bridge • Downtown Augusta

    Butt Memorial Bridge

    The Butt Memorial Bridge is a road bridge in Augusta, Georgia that carries 15th Street over the Augusta Canal. It is dedicated to Major Archibald Willingham Butt, born in Augusta and a victim of the sinking of RMS Titanic.

  • springfield baptist church augusta
    Church • Downtown Augusta

    Springfield Baptist Church

    Springfield Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia was built in 1801 and is a significant historical building for its architecture, religious history, and African American heritage.

  • signers monument augusta
    Monuments and statues • Downtown Augusta

    Signers Monument

    Signers Monument is a granite obelisk located in Augusta, Georgia, on Greene Street. Signers Monument recognizes Georgia's three signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence: George Walton, Lyman Hall, and Button Gwinnett.

  • old government house augusta
    Park • Greek Revival architecture

    Old Government House

    The Old Government House, also known as the Old Richmond County Courthouse, is a historic courthouse located in downtown Augusta, Georgia. It housed the seat of the local government from 1801 to 1821. It is one of the oldest remaining public buildings in the city.

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Augusta – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Augusta, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Robert Toombs House (Washington), Burke County Courthouse (Waynesboro), Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum (Washington).

  • robert toombs house washington47 milesW
    Museum, Historical place, History museum

    Robert Toombs House, Washington

    The Robert Toombs House State Historic Site is a historic property located at 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue in Washington, Georgia. It was the home of Robert Toombs, a U.S. representative and U.S. senator from Georgia who originally opposed Southern secession but later became a...

  • burke county courthouse waynesboro27 milesS
    History museum, Cafe, Museum

    Burke County Courthouse, Waynesboro

    Burke County Courthouse in Waynesboro, Georgia is a "carpenter Romanesque" building completed in 1857. It is one of just four courthouses in Georgia that were built in the 1850s and still serve as courthouses. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. L.F.

  • washington wilkes historical museum47 milesW
    Museum, History museum

    Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum, Washington

    Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum, also known as the Washington Historical Museum, is a historical building in Washington, Georgia. The home was built ca. 1835 by Albert Gallatin Semmes on land owned by American Revolutionary War hero Micajah Williamson. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1970.

  • washington presbyterian church48 milesW
    Church

    Washington Presbyterian Church, Washington

    Washington Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 206 E. Robert Toombs Avenue in Washington, Georgia. The church was founded in 1790, with the building constructed in 1825. It was added to the National Register in 1972.

  • wilkes county courthouse washington48 milesW
    Visitor center, Tower, Romanesque architecture

    Wilkes County Courthouse, Washington

    The Wilkes County Courthouse is a historic government building and clock tower located in the city of Washington, Georgia, the seat of Wilkes County.

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Best Time To Visit Augusta

Learn when is the best time to travel to Augusta weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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April is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in November. Most of it rains in January, March, June, July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Augusta?

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What is the best time to visit Augusta?

April is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.

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