Active Lifestyle Activities
Staying active is a key component of staying healthy. Augusta makes it easy by offering a feast of fun fitness activities, from climbing walls to kayak tours to (even) rage rooms!
By Water
Rent a kayak or book a tour to explore the Augusta Canal, the Savannah River, and more. Or test your balance and your core with a stand-up paddleboard lesson from Whitecap Watersports!
By Foot
Explore Augusta’s network of beautiful trails on foot! Traverse the Augusta Canal Trail for sweeping views, or check out the Forks Area Trail System for more challenging hike options.
By Bike
Book a guided bike tour of downtown with Bike Bike Baby. Or rent your own two-wheeled steed courtesy of The Bicycle Peddler and explore at your own pace.
Unique Activities
Jump for joy (and health) at Defy Extreme Air Sports. Get your pickleball on at Dink’d. Test your arm strength at Pendleton King Park Disc Golf Course. Challenge gravity on the climbing walls of Active Climbing. Or if you need to tend to both your physical and emotional health by breaking things, head to Dahman’s Revenge Rage Room for a cathartic workout!
Check out a host of other active Augusta activities, both indoor and outdoor, here. In addition, don’t miss our tips for working out while on the road, and even leave the planning to us by peeking into our ideal itinerary for an active weekend!
Healthy Restaurants and Cafes
You are what you eat. As a result, it’s incredibly important to eat healthfully. Thankfully, the abundance of establishments serving healthy food in Augusta, GA, make it easy to do just that without sacrificing taste or ambience.
Southern Fare
Southern cooking can be healthy! Just ask The SolFood Kitchen, home of guilt-free, organic, locally sourced soul food. Or enjoy a hearty mix of veggies and spices thanks to the southern (Indian) cuisine of Namaste!
Healthy Brunch
The words “healthy brunch” might sound like an oxymoron, but not here! Healthy restaurants in Augusta, GA, such as The New Moon Cafe, serve up unforgettably delicious and nutritious brunch fare! Manuel’s Bread Cafe boasts a southern twist on French brunch fare and sources ingredients from Manuel’s own farm.
Vegan and Vegetarian
Vegan and vegetarian diets rank high on the health scale, and Augusta offers numerous vegan-friendly dining options, including award-winning locales such as Soca Vegan Kitchen and The Treehouse. Check out our comprehensive look at Augusta’s vegan food scene here!
Nightlife
Want to earn your beers the healthy(ish) way? Hop on Pedal Pub Augusta, a mobile bar powered by you that lets you imbibe all over town!
Spas, Relaxation and Self-care
Too often, self-care gets pushed to the back burner amidst our hectic agendas. No longer! In Augusta, there are a host of health and wellness spas, wellness retreats, and DIY destinations to help prioritize your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Spas
Leave your stress at the door and enjoy a spa day at Retreat Spa & Salon. Enjoy medical-grade treatments at 7 Seas Medical Spa. Or transport yourself to a different world and book a session at Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa.
Want more? Take a look at our comprehensive list of spas in Augusta here!
Health And Wellness Events
Indulge your body and your taste buds and book Beer Yoga at Savannah River Brewing Co. Nurture your body, mind, and soul at Ignite Wellness, one of the most holistic health and wellness retreats around. Or treat yourself to a holistic wellness weekend in Augusta! Plan your own itinerary, or grab some suggestions from the experts.
Life is a journey — one that will prove to be much more enjoyable when you invest in your health. Augusta is honored to partner with you on this journey and provide you with plenty of healthy activities, restaurants, and destinations.
Cheers to your health!
