Getting There
Augusta lies off I-20, the main route from Atlanta, on the west bank of the Savannah River.
Bush Field Airport lies just a 15-minute drive from the center of Augusta. Fifty commercial flights wing their way into the airport daily. Connections are possible via Delta (tel. 800/221-1212; www.delta.com) or US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322; www.usair.com) from both Atlanta and Charlotte.
Visitor Information
The Augusta Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1450 Greene St. (tel. 800/726-0243 or 706/823-6600; www.augustaga.org), is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.
Special Events
It seems that half the world -- at least, the golfing half -- focuses on Augusta the first full week in April for the nationally televised Masters Golf Tournament, a tradition since 1934 and now the most prestigious golf tournament in the world. Hotel space is at a premium then, and prices for rooms soar to whatever the market will bear. Call tel. 706/667-6000 or go to www.masters.org for more information.
Popular Augusta Hotels
- Courtyard Augusta
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott
- Holiday Inn Augusta - Gordon HWY
- Sleep Inn Augusta
- Super 8 Motel Augusta/Ft Gordon Area
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Hampton Inn Augusta Washington Road
- Ramada Hotel and Convention Center
- Travelodge Augusta
