Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau

1450 Greene Street Suite 110 30901

Why Choose Our Destination?

We're glad you're considering Augusta, Georgia for your next convention, meeting, or event. Augusta's River Region is a multifaceted gem, making it the ideal destination to suit your needs. Whether your group is large or small, we have space to accommodate you at every budget. From more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space at the Augusta Convention Center, ideally located along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta, to a wide range of boutique and brand name hotels, Augusta meeting venues offer easy accessibility from many major cities, affordability, and are often within walking distance of local restaurants and retailers. To complement our wide range of traditional venues, Augusta also offers unique meeting facilities such as museums, historic homes and even an outdoor classroom at a swamp. Please reach out to one of our Managers of Group Experiences to request a meeting facilities guide to help you get started. We'd like to invite you to experience Augusta first-hand.

Distance from airport

  • Augusta Regional Airport

    11 mi. from city center

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    154 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Museum
Enjoy the Augusta Canal on foot, by bicycle, canoe or kayak. Fish from the banks, watch for wildlife or relax on a guided tour aboard a replica canal cargo boat. December to February: Daily Boat Tours (Tuesday - Saturday) at 11:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. / 3 p.m. March to May: Daily Boat Tours (Monday - Saturday) at 10 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. / 3 p.m. June to August: Daily Boat Tours (Monday - Saturday) at 9 a.m. / 10:15 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. September to November Daily Boat Tours (Monday - Saturday) at 10 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. / 3 p.m.
1450 Greene Street, Suite 400
Augusta, GA 30901

Augusta Museum of History

Museum
Visit the region's home for history. Featured are a number of permanent exhibitions, including the award-winning Augusta's Story - a 12,000-year journey through local history; a restored 1917 steam locomotive, special exhibits: The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown, Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf and six life-size statues of golf's greatest players and much, much more. Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $2-4
560 Reynolds Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Top Golf Augusta

Recreation
Topgolf is the premier entertainment destination in Augusta. And by entertainment destination, we’re talking about a place where you can come for birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate events, date nights, or just a night out with friends, and everyone will have a great time. No matter the occasion or who you share it with, we believe that every great time starts with play, is fueled by food and drinks, moved by music and all made possible through community.
437 Topgolf Way
Augusta, GA, US 30909

Morris Museum of Art

Museum
The Morris Museum holds a permanent collection of thousands of works of art, dating from the early nineteenth century to the present. It also presents special exhibitions and a rich variety of public programs, celebrating the culture of the South. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, noon - 5:00 p.m.
One 10th Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Augusta Riverwalk

Park
The Augusta Riverwalk features a children’s playground and various gardens. Two museums are located off the walkway along with the Jessye Norman Amphitheater and several restaurants. Great for families out for some fresh air along the Savannah River.
4 8th Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

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 to dusk, and a visitors center open 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays. Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free
1858 Lock & Dam Road
Augusta, GA 30906

Augusta Visitor Center

Shopping
Let one of our friendly Augusta "Experts" assist you with your visit to Augusta in our Experience Center, Augusta & Co. Brochures and pamphlets available for hundreds of attractions, restaurants and more. Make this your first-stop!
1010 Broad Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

Museum
Born into slavery, Lucy Craft Laney became one of the state's most influential educators. She started the first kindergarten and nurses' training class for blacks in Augusta and founded the Haines Institute, which educated thousands of black students. The museum is located in the Historic Laney-Walker District, near the original site of the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute. The mission of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is to promote the legacy of Ms. Lucy Craft Laney through arts and history and by educating and exposing children and adults of Augusta, the State of Georgia and beyond to the arts, history, literature and leadership through exhibits and programs Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday: Open for special events and by request only Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $2-5
1116 Phillips Street
Augusta, GA 30901