This is one of Augusta's most rewarding museums, a place that manages to tell a 12,000‑year story…read morewithout ever feeling overwhelming. The Augusta Museum of History is the city's oldest historical institution, founded in 1937 and now the only accredited museum in the Central Savannah River Area, which gives it a level of curatorial depth you can feel as you move from room to room. The museum's signature exhibition, Augusta's Story, begins with the region's earliest Indigenous cultures, including artifacts from the Stallings Island people, and then moves through the Colonial Era, the antebellum period, the Civil War, and the city's twentieth century reinventions. You see everything from slave‑made pottery to a 12‑pounder bronze Napoleon cannon tube and an 1869 steam fire engine tied to the devastating 1916 fire that reshaped parts of the city. It's a rare chance to see Augusta's full arc laid out in a way that feels comprehensive. The museum also excels at capturing the city's cultural identity. The James Brown gallery is a highlight, celebrating the life and global influence of the "Godfather of Soul" with photographs, stage pieces, and biographical context that show how deeply he shaped Augusta's modern identity. Several media options to watch him performing and to hear other leading figures discuss his influence. The golf and Masters Tournament section offers a thoughtful look at how the sport became intertwined with the city's reputation, and the medical history exhibit includes an impressive wall of antique medicine bottles that gives you a sense of how local healthcare evolved over generations. One of the most enjoyable parts of the visit is the Transportation Corridor, which brings Augusta's mobility story to life with a 1914 steam locomotive, a 1917 steam trolley, a reconstructed 1930s gas station, and a range of early vehicles. Walking through the restored streetcar and stepping into the rail car for photos adds a tactile, playful element that balances the more traditional exhibits. Upstairs, the museum's radio history exhibit traces the rise of WBBQ, one of Augusta's most influential stations, including a "then and now" section installed for its 60th anniversary. There are also exhibits on local law enforcement and firefighting, as well as a gallery of regional legends that highlights entertainers, athletes, writers, and other notable Augustans. The entire museum is comfortably explored in about two hours, which makes it an easy and rewarding stop whether you're spending a full day downtown or pairing it with the Morris Museum of Art or the Riverwalk. It's the kind of place that leaves you with a clearer sense of Augusta's character, from its earliest settlements to the voices and industries that shaped the city you see today. Don't miss it. [Review 203 of 2026 - 904 in Georgia - 25392 overall]

We were in town for the weekend and decided to pay this place a visit. The admission price was…read moreonly a dollar so you really can't go wrong with that price. The first floor has a pretty extensive history of the city and was very interesting. The second floor has about five other sections including golf, James Brown, medical, and locals.

Love this Botanical Garden! Polite and courteous staff…read more Beautiful work that they have completed and always willing to share gardening n landscape advice. Great sale too. Some go here at lunch just to call and enjoy nature.

The garden attached to Georgia Southern is next to a highway and does get road noise. There are…read morealso, unavoidably, biting insects. Other than that, it's quite impressive, with an outdoor event space and some nice facilities, as well as a dynamic and well-manicured exhibition of plant life. It was free and I had no trouble just walking in and out. I wouldn't say it's an essential thing to visit, but for my needs it was a good stop.

Really two museums in one. The front covers the history of the base which was used to train pilots…read morein WWII. In back are the hangers where their restored aircraft are (and ones undergoing restoration). The volunteers are very willing to show you around and explain each plane and its historical significance. We spent two hours there and can't believe no one else visited. It is a true hidden gem!!

The scope of the canal here is quite impressive and to me, reminiscent of the canal that runs into…read morethe heart of Washington DC, as this one is from around the same time and has a notable aesthetic similarity. This one doesn't go all the way to the mountains, but you could easily spend a day on it on foot, and biking and boating are options as well. The infrastructure was good, and multiple open bathrooms and water fountains were available. The paths were generally quite wide (as former towpaths) and had plenty of space for bikes and pedestrians to share, with a couple of interesting exceptions. I didn't do any tours, but I expect the history is worth pursuing.

AUGUSTA, GA: known for the Masters Golf Tournament, the city of Augusta is also a charming town…read morefull of restaurants, shops, history, and a beautiful river walk. It is a great area to walk the pup, enjoy outdoor dining, find a small business for a unique souvenir, and see the Savannah River! With relatively mild temperatures in the fall and winter, it is a great time to visit! The summers are hot, hot, hot!

This is a wonderful museum for aviation fanatics. The whole museum is free to visit but donations…read moreare welcome. We visited this place on a Sunday with our 2 kids and they loved it. There is a lot to see. The first entrance has 3 floors to visit and there is 2 more hangars to go and see all the old planes and on top of that there were multiple planes across the property where we can drive by and visit everything. I would recommend to visit this place where you have a full day. On a Sunday it's open only from noon to the 5pm. Over all it's a great experience and there are friendly veterans who could help you where you want to go and any questions that want answers for it. Will come back again for sure with bigger group.

What an honor and history that is within these hangers. Our son is stationed here and we truly got…read morea royal tour. I highly recommend if you haven't been it could be a day thing! They have a shop where you can purchase hats,Tshirts and so much more. The planes inside will have you speechless and to know that these men and women fought in wars replicas of how they dressed and all. Just humbling. Thank you to all those who served and are still in! You are appreciated ! To all the workers there at the museum thank you all so much.

Small but convenient art museum and local art center for young and old. Very nice staff, they offer…read morea pottery and wine for locals on Friday (?) nights.

From the owner: The Averitt Center for the Arts is located in the heart of downtown Statesboro, Georgia and is…read morecomposed of three different buildings: The Main Building/ Main Gallery (historically the Bank of Statesboro) and Emma Kelly Theater (previously the Georgia Theater), The West Main Building (Rosengart Gallery and the Whitaker Black Box Theater), and the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts. We aim to keep the arts alive in rural georgia and our thriving community of artists and supporters. We hold a wide range of Theater & Dance performances, Professional Gallery events, and Live music concerts from classical to modern genres, and also offer a variety of classes in the fields of visual arts, choral/vocals, dance, theater, and strings. We also hold various other events and hands-on workshops to engage with our community and promote creativity year round.

Nice visitor's center with a gift shop and extremely clean restrooms. There's an outdoor seating…read morearea out back and a pet walk next to the parking area. They even had a pet bowl filled with water on the front porch.

If you're heading south on Highway-17 on your way to Beaufort or Savannah, make the detour to…read moreFrampton Plantation to spend a half hour or so. Conveniently located immediately off 17-A (and with road signs to let you know you're approaching), the historic Frampton Plantation is a free Visitors Center/Gift Shop/Mini Museum. It's great to stop in to learn a bit more about the area, take a photo op, pick up a gift for someone, or even use the restroom. During COVID, you must be wearing a mask and the gift shop employee will meet you at the door to spritz sanitizer in your hands before you can enter the building. After you go through the building, make sure to wander to the back of the house to view the start of the SC Revolution Trail located in the Gazebo and view the remnants of an earthen work trenches from a Civil War scrimmage that occurred on the property.

Nice little museum for the kids. They also have a planetarium. It could use some updating, but…read moreother than that, it's a good activity with the kids.

I remember being a kid coming to the museum of arts and science and watching the shows at the…read moreplanetarium so today was very nostalgic and I brought my son to see it this being his first time he really enjoyed it. This is such a GEM in Macon. They also have animal shows, live animals, and different art sections.

Whoa, I was not prepared for how amazing this place was!…read more When we first arrived I thought it would be just kind of a silly tourist trap thing, but boy was I wrong! It is a very large collection of everything spooky, odd and strange! There are entire rooms focused on serial killers, such as Gacy, HH Holmes and Richard Ramirez. We were in there for a very long time and learned so much from the women running the tour. There was even a guy in our group who had been childhood friends with one of Gacy's victims, which was incredibly surreal and really hit home how real all of this was, and not just entertainment. They also have, or are going to have, another location in Chicago which is very exciting and I would definitely seek that out next time I am there. All in all a 10/10 experience.

This museum was MUCH bigger than I anticipated. We spent about an hour and a half and easily could…read morehave spent another or so in there learning and listening to the gals educate the group. There was so much to read, so much to see, and so much to experience. This is a very dark museum so if you have a weak stomach, are faint of heart if easily disturbed I would not recommend. Even still you are heavily warned about what is in each room should you not want to see or experience something by the staff. They were so helpful!! Their regular price is $25 OR $50 for a two day pass, tshirt, tote (or a pin), and sticker. Absolutely great deal if you're wanting some merch. Very spooky, eerie, and overall an interesting time!