Richmond district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Augusta

Augusta is a town in Richmond district, Georgia, United States, home to about 43,459 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 41 churches, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are First Baptist Church of North Augusta (4 km), Meriwether Monument (4 km) and Phinizy Swamp Nature Park (11 km).

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Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Richmond district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Augusta at a glance

Location
Richmond district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 43,459
Coordinates
33.4710° N, 81.9748° W
Places within 50 km
146 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Augusta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Augusta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Augusta

86 churches within 100 km of Augusta. The closest is First Baptist Church of North Augusta (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Augusta

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Augusta. The closest is Clearwater Lake Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Augusta

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Augusta. The closest is Laney-Walker North Historic District (1 km); the best-known is Meriwether Monument (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Augusta

16 museums within 100 km of Augusta. The closest is Lucy Craft Laney Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Augusta

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Augusta. The closest is Poverty Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Augusta

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Augusta. The closest is Augusta Botanical Gardens (1 km); the best-known is Phinizy Swamp Nature Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Augusta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Augusta
  2. 4 km First Baptist Church of North Augusta · church, Aiken
  3. 1 km Meriwether Monument · monument, Aiken
  4. 15 km Beech Island Baptist Church · island, Aiken
  5. 12 km Phinizy Swamp Nature Park · nature spot, Aiken
  6. 21 km Fort Gordon · fort, Aiken
  7. 20 km Back to Augusta

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Augusta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4186First Baptist Church of North Augusta (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3680Clearwater Lake Dam (11 km)
    Forts & heritage4157Laney-Walker North Historic District (1 km)
    Museums1016Lucy Craft Laney Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints715Poverty Hill (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Augusta Botanical Gardens (1 km)
    Parks17Clarks Hill Recreation Area (38 km)
    Other attractions34Amen Corner (7 km)
    Caves11The Gaming Cave (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aiken Masjid (30 km)

    Augusta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Augusta?

    First Baptist Church of North Augusta (church, about 4 km), Meriwether Monument (monument, about 4 km), Phinizy Swamp Nature Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Beech Island Baptist Church (island, about 14 km), Fort Gordon (fort, about 20 km), Augusta Botanical Gardens (garden, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Augusta?

    146 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Augusta?

    First Baptist Church of North Augusta, about 4 km by road; Fairview Presbyterian Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Augusta?

    Clearwater Lake Dam, about 11 km by road; Augusta City Lock and Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Augusta?

    Laney-Walker North Historic District, about 1 km by road; Sacred Heart Cultural Center (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Augusta?

    Start in Augusta, visit First Baptist Church of North Augusta, then Meriwether Monument, then Beech Island Baptist Church, then Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, then Fort Gordon, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Augusta?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Augusta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Augusta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Augusta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.