Midtown Travel Guide

Augusta

Popular places to visit

Home of Freeman Walker, outstanding citizen of early Georgia. Born in Virginia in 1780, he came to Richmond County in his youth and studied law. Freeman Walker, in 1826, deeded 70 acres of land to the United States Government to be used as an arsenal-the site now of the Junior College of Augusta. He reserved one acre as a family burial ground, known as the Walker Cemetery. He was the father of Maj. Gen. W. H. T. Walker, CSA. Admitted to the bar in 1802, he followed a life of public service; City Attorney for three years and Mayor of Augusta 1817-19, being the first to hold the city´s chief executive office under the name of Mayor, and Brigade Inspector of Gen. Valentine Walker´s brigade in 1813. He represented Richmond County in both branches of the State Legislature and represented Georgia in the U. S. Senate. His speech on the Missouri Compromise attracted nation-wide attention. He died in 1827 and is buried in the Walker Cemetery.

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.

Augusta State University
Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist liberal arts college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs.

Paine College

Walk around the campus at Paine College as part of your travels around Augusta.

Paine College
Augusta Museum of History

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 Museum of History
The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill showing heritage architecture

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.

The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
Augusta Imperial Theater featuring theatre scenes

Augusta Imperial Theatre

Charlie Chaplin appeared here in 1918 and since then this historic theater has been an important venue for entertainment in Augusta.

Augusta Imperial Theatre

Augusta National Golf Club

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Augusta at Augusta National Golf Club. You can seek out the bowling alleys while in the area.

Augusta National Golf Club

Things to do

Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt - Augusta, Georgia

Self-Guided Augusta Scavenger Hunt: Augusta Beyond The Green

฿387
per adult
Self-Guided Augusta Scavenger Hunt: Augusta Beyond The Green
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Top hotels in Midtown

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Augusta-Washington Rd

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Augusta-Washington Rd

2.5 out of 5
3028 B Washington Road Augusta GA
The price is ฿2,519 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,519
฿3,120 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Hotel was very clean, and front desk member was friendly. Easy access right off highway. no issues, would stay here again.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Augusta-Washington Rd
Sonesta Essential Augusta

Sonesta Essential Augusta

2 out of 5
3039B Washington Rd Augusta GA
The price is ฿2,010 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,010
฿2,528 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Augusta National Golf Club and Bowlero ...
5.8/10 (453 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Sonesta Essential Augusta
Crowne Plaza North Augusta by IHG

Crowne Plaza North Augusta by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1060 Center St North Augusta SC
The price is ฿3,569 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿3,569
฿4,310 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in North Augusta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (851 reviews)
Everything was excellent from the hotel to the staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza North Augusta by IHG
Hyatt House Augusta Downtown

Hyatt House Augusta Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1268 Broad St Augusta GA
The price is ฿3,940 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿3,940
฿4,776 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)
Clean, friendly, easily accessible

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Augusta Downtown
Wingate by Wyndham Augusta Washington Road

Wingate by Wyndham Augusta Washington Road

3 out of 5
2650 Center West Parkway Augusta GA
The price is ฿1,920 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿1,920
฿2,424 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
Good housekeeping services

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Augusta Washington Road
avid hotel Augusta W - Grovetown by IHG

avid hotel Augusta W - Grovetown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
900 Husk Box Way Grovetown GA
The price is ฿2,730 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,730
฿3,240 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grovetown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (893 reviews)
Beautiful town, great food and staff

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

avid hotel Augusta W - Grovetown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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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.

Harrisburg
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Pendleton King

When in Pendleton King, you can plan a visit to The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Confederate Monument, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pendleton King
Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist liberal arts college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs.

Medical District

When in Medical District, you can plan a visit to The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Meadow Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Medical District
Really old railroad bridge

Summerville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Summerville and surrounding area, you can visit Confederate Monument and Augusta National Golf Club.

Summerville
Beautiful sunset over the lake . Many people fishing nearby.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Meadow Garden are top sights worth seeing.

West End
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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.

Laney Walker

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