Excursion Possibilities
These are some possibilities we are working on. Check back frequently to see what has been added and pricing information, if not provided yet.
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Boat Tour down the Augusta Canal
We
will host a reception with a cash bar at the
Costs
are reasonable at only $28 per person. We require at least 40 people
pre-pay to attend this event by Feb. 15 to insure its occurrence.
Some
people have expressed an interest in attending this event and the pub crawl.
This event will end early enough for those who wish to join others wha are
already on the Pub Crawl excursion.
One of the excursions we have planned is a pub crawl of the downtown area. It is your chance to taste the foods and spirits offered in our historic downtown area.
Costs are on a pay as you go basis.
What can you do in Augusta Thursday or Friday before the conference or Sunday after the conference is over?
Riverwalk
The
excitement of Augusta begins on the water! A leisurely stroll down a tree-shaded
walkway... concert under the stars... an afternoon picnicking...
shopping...touring the museums... Augusta's Riverwalk has something for everyone
to enjoy. Located in downtown Augusta on Reynolds Street between 7th
and 10th streets, Riverwalk is an integral part of the downtown Augusta
revitalization project. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and
historic sites, Riverwalk is truly one of the city's finest offerings.
http://riverwalk.tripod.com/
RIVER WALK ATTRACTIONS (list is not
exhaustive)
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
This
site marks the origins of the city of Augusta. Fort Augusta was completed
on this site and 1739 and the original Saint Paul's Church was built in
1750. The churchyard contains the graves of several notable Americans.
The
Morris Museum of Art, located on the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta, is home to a
broad-based survey collection of Southern art. As a museum dedicated to
exhibiting and exploring the art and artists of the South, the Morris is
preserving and enhancing a cultural legacy. The museum is housed in the Augusta
Riverfront Center, a unique adaptation of office space to a museum setting. From
the main entrance atop the Riverwalk, visitors enter an elegant lobby of classic
design, and then proceed through a series of galleries showcasing an extensive
collection of Southern art.
Open 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission fees: $3
general admission; $2 military, students, and seniors (65). Sunday Open
12:00 noon to 5:00 p. m. ADMISSION FREE ON SUNDAYS.
www.themorris.org
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and and Gardens
Home
of the GGHF, this attraction encompasses approximately 8 acres along the banks
of the Savannah River along Reynolds Street. These first-class display gardens
include a Rose Garden, a Formal Garden, an Asian Garden, and a Tropical Garden.
In keeping with the golf theme, our larger than-life-size size bronze sculptures
honoring golf's greatest players are displayed throughout the gardens.
Sculptures of Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Raymond Floyd, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus all have permanent homes in these gardens.
Seasonal Hours Call for additional informaiton. (888) 874-4443 or (706)
724-4443. Current Cost: $ 6 for adults; $5 for students, seniors and members of the military;
children 6-12 years of age $4; 5 and younger are free with adult paid admission.
(Rates Subject to change)
http://www.gghf.org
Visitors
can immerse themselves in the wonders of science, math and technology with over
250 hands-on, interactive exhibits, PowerStation science demonstrations, StarLab
Planetarium, KidScape for young scientists, Martian Towers climbing structure,
exhibits in the Knox Gallery and a variety of hi-definition presentations in the
Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater. Visit The Science Store for unique souvenirs,
gifts and school project ideas. Great place for birthday parties, company
meetings and outings, family reunions, special events and more.
Admission:
$8/adults and $6/children, seniors and active military. Members are FREE and
Group Rates are available. Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 5:00 p.m.
www.nscdiscovery.org
Augusta Museum of History
The Augusta Museum of History houses a
collection of preserved and interpreted material from Augusta and the
surrounding region. Collections found in the museum chronicle a rich and
fascinating past dating from as far back as 10,000 years ago. Some of the
exhibits include an award-winning multi-media exhibition which traces 12,000
years of local history; The Art of Healing,
a history on health care in Augusta; and changing exhibits that relate to people
and events in the Central Savannah River Area.
Admission: $6 adults, $5 senior citizens,
$4 child (ages 6-18), children ages 5 and under free. Group rates
available upon request.
Open Tuesday through
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
www.augustamuseum.org
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