When choosing the location for your next meeting, convention, or special event, it can be tough to decide based only on a website or printed materials. That’s why Augusta’s planning experts invite you to experience the city and its many venues in person with a personalized site visit.

From touring meeting spaces and hotel rooms to sampling bites at local restaurants, site visits in Augusta, Georgia, provide a firsthand look at how this destination and its meeting partners can best serve your group or organization. In fact, meeting planners who visit are more likely to book their event once they experience all that Augusta has to offer!

Check Out Our Venues

To determine if a meeting space will meet your needs, there’s nothing more valuable than taking a tour. With 100,000 square feet of versatile meeting space and 372 hotel rooms, the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center accommodates every type of meeting. From networking socials and classroom instruction to trade shows, board meetings, and everything in between, this venue can host it all with ease. As you walk the halls and step into the various rooms, you can easily picture your group’s setup and select the best spots for your event. 

Planners can also preview unique venues and new developments before deciding which ones are the best fit. For example, the Bell Auditorium underwent an extensive $20 million renovation that includes revamped concessions areas and a VIP club. While there, you can see how this venue will connect with the all-new 31,000-square-foot New Augusta Arena, expected to be completed in 2027, and how each one can accommodate your group.

Experience Augusta’s Walkability

During your site visit to Augusta, Georgia, take some time to walk through the city’s downtown to explore an array of local art, historic venues, shopping, and more. These offerings not only provide opportunities for off-site excursions but also a variety of entertainment for attendees to enjoy during their downtime.

As one of the most walkable meeting destinations in Georgia, Augusta also features many local restaurants ideal for evening receptions, intimate executive meetings, and downtime dining. At Savannah River Brewing Co, you can set up in the taproom, outdoor deck and beer garden, or the brewhouse. Able to accommodate group sizes from 50 to 300, this venue is sure to be a good time. For an elevated experience, consider Abel Brown for Southern cuisine and oysters in a private dining room, ideal for intimate business meetings or smaller gatherings, or their main dining room for a feast your group won’t forget.

For a venue with a view, check out Edgar’s Above Broad, a rooftop restaurant and entertainment space overlooking downtown Augusta that serves seasonal tapas with fresh, local ingredients. Other downtown choices to check out include Sole for sushi, tapas, and savory entrees; Tacocat for Tex-Mex; and Fifth & Fire for mouth-watering barbecue and craft cocktails. 

Schedule Your Site Visit Today

Centrally located in the Southeast, Augusta’s team offers year-round site visits for meeting planners, tailoring each experience so you can meet partners, tour venues, and enjoy local dining to get a taste of what’s to come for your attendees. These visits also help simplify RFPs and give you confidence in planning next steps. It’s no wonder so many planners choose to book their event after experiencing Augusta’s venues, walkability, and local charm firsthand.

Ready to plan your site visit? Reach out to schedule a site visit today, and experience why planners say one trip to Augusta can change everything.