Augusta event weekends: what to do between sessions
A river town on the Georgia–South Carolina line that becomes the golf capital of the world in Masters week.
Events we cover in Augusta
Arriving
Augusta Regional (AGS) is small; Atlanta (ATL) is 2.5 hours and Columbia (CAE) 1 hour 15 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Aiken and North Augusta | Hotels across the river, 20 to 40 minutes. |
| Mid-range | Washington Road | Closest chains; prices spike during the Masters. |
| Splurge | Private house rentals | Locals rent homes for the week. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn Augusta-Washington Rd
- Mid-range: The Partridge Inn
- Splurge: The Willcox, Aiken
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Phinizy Swamp Nature Park.
Rainy-day backups
- Morris Museum of Art.
- James Brown exhibits at the Augusta Museum of History.
Free things to do
- Riverwalk Augusta.
Getting around
- You need a car; Masters parking is free off Washington Road.