Everyone absolutely loves to explore and travel a city on a budget, so why not check out all the free things Augusta has to offer. From exploring the latest art installation at the Westobou Gallery to taking a hike to see the Savannah Rapids Pavillion, we have everything to offer. Need a few budget-friendly items as well? We have you covered.
Free Things To Do
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...
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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...
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The Augusta Riverwalk features a children’s playground and various gardens. Two...
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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...
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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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Budget Friendly
Bedford Greenhouses
If you ask us, there's no better way to relax, commune with nature, and just flat out make the world a more beautiful place than gardening. We're here to help everyone, from the novice to the master, experience the joy of our favorite pass...
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