theres also an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a picnic area with barbecue grills. upgraded suites add separate living areas with sofabeds and extra tvs. off interstate 20, this straightforward hotel is 2 miles from augusta national golf club, home of the annual masters tournament, and 4 miles from lake olmstead. relaxed rooms feature flat-screen tvs and complimentary wi-fi, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. free perks include parking and a breakfast buffet. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Columbia Metropolitan Airport 1 hr 9
Augusta Museum of History (13 min) Museum devoted to Augusta's heritage & culture, from Native American settlement to James Brown. Savannah Rapids Park (11 min) 33-acre park on the banks of Reed Creek, with a pedestrian bridge, jogging trail & picnic pavilions. Sacred Heart Cultural Center (11 min) Cultural center hosting concerts & art exhibits in a former 19th-century Catholic church. 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 National Golf Club (8 min) Founded by Bobby Jones in the 1930s, this scenic, private club hosts the annual Masters Tournament. Brick Pond Park (15 min) This vast restored ecosystem has a plant trail, wildlife-watching & a stormwater treatment facility. Lake Olmstead (9 min) Augusta Riverwalk (13 min) Riverfront park with brick walking paths, plus a splash fountain, playground & nearby amenities. Augusta Canal National Heritage Area (11 min) Site featuring a fully intact industrial canal built in1845, with trails, fishing & boat tours. Morris Museum of Art (14 min) Paintings, sculpture & photography are shown off at this museum focused on Southern art. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park (18 min) Forest & swampland featuring multiuse trails, plus a science facility offering classes & events. Saint Paul's Church (13 min) History and church Ezekiel Harris House (9 min) Lucy Craft Laney Museum (14 min) Small house showcasing the legacy of a prominent African-American educator through history & art. |