Guidebook for Augusta

A.J.
Guidebook for Augusta

Food Scene

This is a fun little restaurant just off of the Riverwalk. The food is good, but the cakes are outstanding! But be warned: one piece can easily serve several people - they're huge!
81 locals recommend
The Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery
10 James Brown Blvd
81 locals recommend
This is a fun little restaurant just off of the Riverwalk. The food is good, but the cakes are outstanding! But be warned: one piece can easily serve several people - they're huge!
This downtown restaurant offers a large menu filled with creative, delicious, and giant burritos.
52 locals recommend
Nacho Mama's
976 Broad St
52 locals recommend
This downtown restaurant offers a large menu filled with creative, delicious, and giant burritos.
A smaller menu, but enough options to satisfy most tastes. The space and the offerings definitely fall within the category of Hipster. They serve my favorite La Colombe coffee.
48 locals recommend
Bodega Ultima
353 Highland Ave
48 locals recommend
A smaller menu, but enough options to satisfy most tastes. The space and the offerings definitely fall within the category of Hipster. They serve my favorite La Colombe coffee.
This is foodie food which is reflected in the prices. Lots of farm-to-table fare. There aren't any vegetarian entrees on the menu, but the salads are fantastic.
73 locals recommend
Manuel's Bread Cafe
505 Railroad Ave
73 locals recommend
This is foodie food which is reflected in the prices. Lots of farm-to-table fare. There aren't any vegetarian entrees on the menu, but the salads are fantastic.
You'll start to worry you're lost when you drive through the residential neighborhood and condominiums, but keep trusting your GPS because Rae's is a hidden gem! Great seafood, with a variety of Carribean dishes on the menu. There's a good amount of indoor and deck seating, but this place is popular with locals, so large groups should arrive early.
28 locals recommend
RAES COASTAL CAFE
3208 W Wimbledon Dr
28 locals recommend
You'll start to worry you're lost when you drive through the residential neighborhood and condominiums, but keep trusting your GPS because Rae's is a hidden gem! Great seafood, with a variety of Carribean dishes on the menu. There's a good amount of indoor and deck seating, but this place is popular with locals, so large groups should arrive early.
Ruth's a friendly family diner with classic Southern breakfasts. Their sausage links are a favorite of the meat-eaters in the family.
10 locals recommend
Ruth's Family Restaurant
3843 Washington Rd
10 locals recommend
Ruth's a friendly family diner with classic Southern breakfasts. Their sausage links are a favorite of the meat-eaters in the family.
This place gets busy, so it's best to make reservations. They offer a full bar including some creative cocktails, a fantastic selection of cheeses and charcuterie, and some really great entrees (I recommend the risotto).
72 locals recommend
Finch & Fifth
379 Highland Ave
72 locals recommend
This place gets busy, so it's best to make reservations. They offer a full bar including some creative cocktails, a fantastic selection of cheeses and charcuterie, and some really great entrees (I recommend the risotto).
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in town. The staff are friendly, the food is tasty, and the servings are large!
Taqueria El Patron
3107 Washington Rd
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in town. The staff are friendly, the food is tasty, and the servings are large!
Their pizza is more expensive than other spots in town, but you can sure taste the difference! They also offer a much wider variety of toppings and sauces.
43 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
1102 Broad St
43 locals recommend
Their pizza is more expensive than other spots in town, but you can sure taste the difference! They also offer a much wider variety of toppings and sauces.
If you love Thai food, the drive to Evans is worth it!
Thai Kitchen
4357 Washington Rd
If you love Thai food, the drive to Evans is worth it!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a great space to sit and visit with friends. If you like having options, they offer a very wide selection of beers and several wines. You can also order one of their specialty grilled cheeses to snack on.
40 locals recommend
Arsenal Tap Room + Kitchen
1419 Monte Sano Ave
40 locals recommend
This is a great space to sit and visit with friends. If you like having options, they offer a very wide selection of beers and several wines. You can also order one of their specialty grilled cheeses to snack on.

Arts & Culture

This museum on the Riverwalk houses several wonderful exhibits of Southern art from periods that span the Revolutionary War to modern. Admission is free on Sundays.
58 locals recommend
Morris Museum of Art
1 10th St
58 locals recommend
This museum on the Riverwalk houses several wonderful exhibits of Southern art from periods that span the Revolutionary War to modern. Admission is free on Sundays.
There lots of great exhibits here with both recent and far-off history on display. But they also have special exhibits dedicated to golf, James Brown, and medicine.
74 locals recommend
Augusta Museum of History
560 Reynolds St
74 locals recommend
There lots of great exhibits here with both recent and far-off history on display. But they also have special exhibits dedicated to golf, James Brown, and medicine.

Essentials

We moved to Augusta from Gainesville, Florida, where there was a Publix on nearly every corner. So we were thrilled to find one here! They offer a wide selection, and their BOGO sales can't be beat!
39 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at National Plaza
2816 Washington Rd
39 locals recommend
We moved to Augusta from Gainesville, Florida, where there was a Publix on nearly every corner. So we were thrilled to find one here! They offer a wide selection, and their BOGO sales can't be beat!
Fresh Market has a great deli section of prepared foods you can pop in the mini fridge or heat up in the microwave. But my favorite thing is the olive bar.
33 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
2701 Washington Rd
33 locals recommend
Fresh Market has a great deli section of prepared foods you can pop in the mini fridge or heat up in the microwave. But my favorite thing is the olive bar.
This is the closet pharmacy to our house, though Walgreens is just down the road on the left before you reach the Publix.
CVS
2703 Washington Rd
This is the closet pharmacy to our house, though Walgreens is just down the road on the left before you reach the Publix.
If you are sick or have a minor injury, this is the closet urgent care center to our house. It's clean, efficient, and I've never waited longer than 10 minutes to be seen.
MedNow Urgent Care
2851 Washington Rd
If you are sick or have a minor injury, this is the closet urgent care center to our house. It's clean, efficient, and I've never waited longer than 10 minutes to be seen.
This is the closest laundromat to our home.
Lakeview Coin Laundry
This is the closest laundromat to our home.

Entertainment & Activities

They chairs recline and they serve alcohol in the lobby. If you're part of a group, order your tickets online before you go because all the seats are reserved seating.
69 locals recommend
Riverwatch Cinemas
832 Cabela Dr
69 locals recommend
They chairs recline and they serve alcohol in the lobby. If you're part of a group, order your tickets online before you go because all the seats are reserved seating.
This is a family-friendly trampoline park for kids and adults. There is also a good amount of seating on the sidelines for parents who don't want to risk injury or embarrassment (like me).
10 locals recommend
Airstrike Extreme Air Sports
1249 Augusta W Pkwy
10 locals recommend
This is a family-friendly trampoline park for kids and adults. There is also a good amount of seating on the sidelines for parents who don't want to risk injury or embarrassment (like me).

Parks & Nature

Walk or jog along the Savanah River.
141 locals recommend
Augusta Riverwalk
10th Street
141 locals recommend
Walk or jog along the Savanah River.
This is an easy hiking trail that allows dogs. Takes around 3 hours for most people.
12 locals recommend
Augusta Canal Historic Trail
Augusta Canal Historic Trail
12 locals recommend
This is an easy hiking trail that allows dogs. Takes around 3 hours for most people.

Sightseeing

This is a beautiful campus with a long, storied history. There is a walking path that begins at the guard house with historical markers that makes for a great afternoon outdoors.
12 locals recommend
Augusta University
2500 Walton Way
12 locals recommend
This is a beautiful campus with a long, storied history. There is a walking path that begins at the guard house with historical markers that makes for a great afternoon outdoors.