freebies include hot breakfast, and off-street parking with space for large vehicles. all feature living areas with pull-out sofas. set in a commercial area off i-20, this informal all-suite hotel is 3 miles from augusta national golf club and 6 miles from the morris museum of art. warmly decorated studios provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves and fridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. pets are welcome for a charge. there's also a heated outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness room, plus a convenience store. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Columbia Metropolitan Airport 1 hr 7
Augusta National Golf Club (9 min) Founded by Bobby Jones in the 1930s, this scenic, private club hosts the annual Masters Tournament. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park (19 min) Forest & swampland featuring multiuse trails, plus a science facility offering classes & events. Brick Pond Park (13 min) This vast restored ecosystem has a plant trail, wildlife-watching & a stormwater treatment facility. Saint Paul's Church (12 min) History and church Sacred Heart Cultural Center (10 min) Cultural center hosting concerts & art exhibits in a former 19th-century Catholic church. Lucy Craft Laney Museum (13 min) Small house showcasing the legacy of a prominent African-American educator through history & art. Augusta Museum of History (12 min) Museum devoted to Augusta's heritage & culture, from Native American settlement to James Brown. Lake Olmstead (10 min) Ezekiel Harris House (10 min) Morris Museum of Art (12 min) Paintings, sculpture & photography are shown off at this museum focused on Southern art. Savannah Rapids Park (10 min) 33-acre park on the banks of Reed Creek, with a pedestrian bridge, jogging trail & picnic pavilions. The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson (12 min) Exhibits on President Wilson are on display at this 1859 manse & guided tours are offered some days. Augusta Riverwalk (12 min) Riverfront park with brick walking paths, plus a splash fountain, playground & nearby amenities. Augusta Canal National Heritage Area (9 min) Site featuring a fully intact industrial canal built in1845, with trails, fishing & boat tours. |