Downtown Augusta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Augusta
Popular places to visit
Augusta Museum of History
Follow the story of the Augusta region, from the early Native American settlements to present day, through comprehensive exhibits covering 12,000 years of history.
Augusta Imperial Theatre
Charlie Chaplin appeared here in 1918 and since then this historic theater has been an important venue for entertainment in Augusta.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Visit Augusta’s oldest church congregation and see a performance in its beautiful interior.
Augusta State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Augusta State University during your travels in Augusta. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Paine College
Walk around the campus at Paine College as part of your travels around Augusta.
The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
Hike, bike and kayak along this scenic canal and learn about the historic role it played in the Industrial Revolution and the American Civil War.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Downtown Augusta Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Augusta Downtown
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Express Augusta Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Augusta Historic Downtown
Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Augusta-Washington Rd
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Best Western Plus Augusta North Inn & Suites
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Augusta
Laney Walker
While Laney Walker isn't home to many top sights, James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Medical District
When in Medical District, you can plan a visit to The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Turpin Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Turpin Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Ezekiel Harris House are top sights worth seeing.
Harrisburg
When in Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Bell Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Midtown
When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.