Where to stay
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center 2 10th Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 www.marriott.com Location, location, location. The Augusta Marriott and Convention Center is perfectly situated along the scenic Savannah River and steps away from the heart of downtown Augusta. Beautifully decorated with stately elegance and chic southern charm, the Augusta Marriott gives you everything you want with style and convenience. Rooms with views overlook the Savannah River and Riverwalk, where guests can stroll along landscaped pathways, take boat tours, and listen to live jazz on Sunday afternoons. The 300+ room hotel also gives patrons access to the full-service business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, bar, and private covered parking during your
What to eat
The Bees Knees Tapas Lounge 211 10th Street Augusta, GA 30901 www.beeskneestapas.com
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What to do
The Bees Knees is one of Augusta’s most hip and revered restaurants. Serving tapas (small plates) of expertly crafted global cuisine is what has been keeping locals and out-of-towners consistently coming back for more thanks to their delectable fare. Serving creatively prepared dishes like the Avocado Chop-Chop, a baked avocado filled with crab meat and topped with melted cheese and Japanese aioli; the Smoked Gouda Nachos prepared with homemade tortilla chips topped with smoky gouda cheese, all natural chicken, black beans, tomatoes, sriracha sour cream and fresh cilantro; and the savory Pan Seared Scallops served with tempura asparagus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a spicy aioli sauce. With friendly staff, tasty specialty drinks and a laid-back atmosphere, The Bees Knees, is definitely one not to miss.
Visit the Augusta Museum of History and see the James Brown exhibit highlighting the soul crooner’s long standing career (www.augustamuseum.org); dust off the clubs and take some swings at one of Augusta’s famous golf courses like the Mount Vintage Golf Club which boasts a 27-hole championship course with beautiful rolling hills and sparkling streams (www.mountvintage.com); take a walk along the scenic Riverwalk overlooking the serene Savannah River, where you can listen to the soothing sounds of live jazz on Sunday evenings; satisfy your sweet tooth at the Cake Factory Bakery with moist strawberry and velvety caramel cupcakes (www.cakefactorybakery.com); tour the city by boat along the August Canal with Petersburg Boat Tours (www.augustacanal.com); or take a Trolley Tour and visit the childhood home of former president Woodrow Wilson and explore Augusta’s historic downtown area. Historic, peaceful, naturally beautiful and charming, Augusta is one of those delightful places where you can truly relax and unwind.
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