Come See US, Safely!
We want you to Come See Augusta - safely! Please use the resources below to stay informed about health and safety precautions to follow when visiting Augusta.
With the Covid-19 situation continuing to evolve, we encourage you to follow the most up-to-date information and guidance offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Georgia Department of Public Health.
We all must do our part to travel safely and responsibly in order to continue to experience the joy that travel brings, and to ensure the livelihood of our friends and neighbors who depend on your visit.
Augusta's Experience Center
Augusta's Experience Center, Augusta & Co. has reopened to locals and visitors. The visitor center and storefront will be operating on new hours and guidance for the public, with increased sanitation measures.
Start Planning Your Visit
Start planning your trip to our beautiful city by downloading Augusta's Experience Guide or requesting a FREE printed version to be mailed directly to your doorstep. This guide showcases Augusta’s multifaceted community and focuses on the city's vibrant arts & music scene, the abundance of outdoor adventures, signature events throughout the city, golf culture on and off the course, and much more. Home to soulful music legends James Brown and Jessye Norman, our city mixes soul in our art, entertainment, and delicious cuisine.
Free Things To Do
Socially Distanced
Westobou Gallery
The Westobou River, the former name of the Savannah River, was derived from the Westo Indians who migrated to Augusta in the 1660's. The Savanna Indians defeated the Westo Indians in 1680, and the river that now runs through downtown Augusta...
Read MoreAugusta Candle Co.
The Best Little Pour House In Town. Come sniff around Augusta’s finest candle shop, where you can curate and hand pour a candle that is all your own. Browse more than 100 pure fragrance oils, blend your custom scent with our all-natural soy...
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Outdoors
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Minutes from downtown Augusta, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park offers you the chance to see great blue heron, red-shouldered hawk, river otter, and the elusive alligator in their natural setting. Enjoy boardwalks, trails, public restrooms from dawn...
Read MoreSavannah Rapids Pavilion
This 33 acre park is home to the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and the Historic Augusta Canal Headgates. This newly developed area overlooks the picturesque Reed Creek Falls as it flows into the Historic Augusta Canal. Walkers and joggers love the...
Read MoreAugusta Riverwalk
The Augusta Riverwalk features a children’s playground and various gardens. Two...
Read MoreAugusta Canal National Heritage Area
Enjoy the Augusta Canal on foot, by bicycle, canoe or kayak. Fish from the banks,...
Read MoreRiverside Park at Betty's Branch
Betty’s Branch is a tributary to the Savannah River and home to the annual...
Read MoreAugusta Common
This downtown park is home to concerts, festivals and other events each month and...
Read MoreStay Safe & Healthy
To protect yourself and others, please take the following precautions as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
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Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds;
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Avoid sharing food and drinks;
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth;
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Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or into your elbow; and
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces