Weekend Getaway

Day 1

Morning

Begin at the Visitors Information Center to see all Augusta has to offer, purchase a gallery pass for discounts to 8 museums, and get all your questions answered
Tour President Woodrow Wilson’s Boyhood Home

Afternoon

Grab a bite to eat downtown at one of the many local eateries including Boll Weevil Café, Café 209, or Blue Sky Kitchen
After lunch head over to the Augusta Canal to catch the 1:30 p.m. hour boat ride along the Augusta Canal.
If you have the family with you, head to Fort Discovery’s National Science Center to experience the adventures in math, science, and technology.; or stroll along Artists Row to see the art galleries and unique antiques. After Fort Discovery walk along the Riverwalk to the Morris Museum of Art.

Evening

Day 2

Morning

Begin at the Augusta Museum of History, which details Augusta’s story and features special exhibits honoring the legacy of the Masters and a memorial tribute to James Brown

Afternoon

Eat some good southern food at Café 209.
Take a couple of downtown tours: Ezekiel Harris House, Meadow Garden Home of George Walton, and Lucy Craft Laney’s Museum of Black History

Evening

Get ready to cheer on the Green Jackets for the big game at Lake Olmstead Stadium. If sports isn’t your thing: a sunset boat ride, attend an Augusta Symphony Concert, or a show at the Imperial Theatre or the Le Chat Noir theater.

Day 3

Morning

Take the morning to relax at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park along the observance trails or play a round of golf at one of Augusta’s public golf courses. If staying on a Sunday, enjoy a wonderful brunch at the Partridge Inn.

Afternoon

If you have not yet tried TakoSushi or French Market Grille, head over to Surrey Center for lunch, afterwards enjoy some unique shops in Surrey Center.
Visit some of the attractions you weren’t able to see; Ezekiel Harris House, Meadow Garden Home of George Walton, and Lucy Craft Laney’s Museum of Black History.
Take an afternoon to play on Augusta’s Riverwalk and stop at the Riverwalk Marina to rent boats or jet skis to take out on the Savannah River

Evening

If you are in the mood for a light meal head to Bee’s Knees for tapas or to Luigi’s for the full Italian experience; or head to Fort Gordon for a fun night at the dinner theatre
Wind down the night by visiting Boll Weevil Café and Sweetery for a sweet treat or go out with a bang on your last night by starting the night off at Stillwater Taproom for live music and entertainment

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