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Local Attractions

THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART
One Tenth Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 724-7501
Website: www.themorris.org

Discover the fascinating story of painting in the South at the Morris Museum of Art, where you'll find more than a dozen galleries devoted to the art and artists of the South. The museum includes antebellum portraits, Civil War illustrations, Southern impressionist paintings, landscapes, contemporary art and more. The museum presents changing exhibitions and educational programs, and features a research library and a museum shop. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday 12:30p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free Admission on Sunday.

NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER’S FORT DISCOVERY
One Seventh Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 821-0200
Website: www.nscdiscovery.org

Visitors can immerse themselves in the wonders of science, math and technology with over 250 hands-on, interactive exhibits, PowerStation science demonstrations, StarLab Planetarium, KidScape for young scientists, Martian Towers climbing structure, exhibits in the Knox Gallery and a variety of hi-definition presentations in the Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater. Visit The Science Store for unique souvenirs, gifts and school project ideas. Great place for birthday parties, company meetings and outings, family reunions, special events and more. Admission: $8/adults and $6/children, seniors and active military. Members are FREE and Group Rates are available. Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.

JAMES BROWN STATUE AND PLAZA
Broad Street between 8th & 9th Streets
Augusta, GA 30901

In 2005, a bronze statue was erected in honor of James Brown. It depicts Mr. Brown mid-career and captures him as so many remember seeing him on stage. It also honors Mr. Brown for his many musical achievements, including 1983 Georgia Music Hall of Fame Inductee, and 2003 Kennedy Center Honoree.

GEORGIA GOLF HALL OF FAME’S BOTANICAL GARDENS
One 11th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 724-4443
Website: www.gghf.org

This downtown attraction, Home of the GGHF, encompasses approximately 17 acres along the banks of the Savannah River along Reynolds Street. These first-class display gardens include a Rose Garden, complete with rose arbor entrances and over 800 varieties of bright miniature roses, a Formal Garden filled with all green and white plants and flowers, an Asian Garden featuring a koi pond, moon gate and plants from the Orient, and a Tropical Garden complete with birds of paradise, palm and banana trees. In keeping with the golf theme, our larger than-life-size size bronze sculptures honoring golf's greatest players are displayed throughout the gardens. Sculptures of Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Raymond Floyd, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus all have permanent homes in these gardens. There is also a demonstration tee and green that can be used for special events and as a reminder that these gardens incorporate the game of golf in its design! Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
Cost: $7 for adults; $6 for students, seniors and members of the military; children 6-12 years of age $5; 5 and younger are free with adult paid admission.

AUGUSTA RIVERWALK
The excitement of Augusta begins on the water! A leisurely stroll down a tree-shaded walkway... concert under the stars... an afternoon picnicking... shopping...touring the museums... Augusta's Riverwalk has something for everyone to enjoy. Located in downtown Augusta on Reynolds Street between 7th and 10th streets, Riverwalk is an integral part of the downtown Augusta revitalization project. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and historic sites, Riverwalk is truly one of the city's finest offerings. In the mid 1980's community leaders realized the potential for transforming the riverfront into a thriving business and tourist center. It took an act of Congress to breach the levee, which lines the shores of the Savannah River, and was completed in 1917 to protect the city from flooding. Ground breaking for the project was held in 1986 and today Riverwalk plays host to festivals, concerts, sporting events and holiday celebrations.

ARTIST'S ROW- BROAD STREET
A collection of art galleries, boutiques, bistros and cafes.
Broad Street - mainly 700-1200 blocks
Augusta, GA 30901
Website: www.downtownaugusta.com

Housed in revitalized 19th and early 20th century storefronts are a growing collection of local art galleries, special boutiques and one-of-a-kind bistros and cafes. Linking Broad Street to Riverwalk is Augusta's newest park and festival space, the Augusta Common, found at the mid-900 block of Broad Street.

THE GREEK FESTIVAL - TELFAIR STREET
A time to celebrate the Greek culture
953 Telfair St
Augusta, GA 30901

Augusta’s Greek Festival, a two-day celebration of international food, crafts and art, and festive activities honoring the Greek culture at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (706) 724-1087 on October 12th and October 13, 2007.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND, THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT EXPERIENCE!