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Augusta – Richmond County Museum

Address: 560 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901

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You can trace the history of a people and a way of life at this premier, award-winning museum. A steam locomotive, a projectile thousands of years old, and so many more exhibits that are intended to enrich and educate.

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

Address: 506 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901

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This three-story Federalist building with gracefully curved stairways and double-tiered balconies was originally built in 1818 for the extravagant sum of $40,000. Today it houses the works of local, regional, and national artists.

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

Address: 1116 Philip St, Augusta, GA 30901

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Lucy Craft Laney saw the need for and the importance of education way back in 1883. It was then that she founded the Haines Normal Institute in the lecture room of Christ Presbyterian Church. This museum is located in her former home and is furnished in period style furniture. Tours are available by appointment.

Morris Museum of Art

Address: One 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901

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At One Tenth Street, you can find one of the best and most impressive collections of 18th century art, portraits, stills, and contemporary works located in the Southeast.

National Science Center Fort Discovery

Address: One 7th St, Riverwalk, Augusta, GA 30901

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This center encompasses over 128,000 square feet of interactive displays and exhibits that focus on computer arts, communications and electronics. Located on the Riverwalk.

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

Address: 435 Telfair St, Off Lock and Dam Rd, Augusta, GA 30901

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Located a few miles from the thriving downtown area is Phinizy Swamp. Attractions include miles of trails, nature walks, wetlands, streams, swamps, and an oxbow lake. Visitors can see blue heron, bobcats, turtles, and alligators in their natural habitat. Over 1,100 acres of natural beauty.

Riverwalk Augusta

Address: Augusta, GA

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Recently renovated to reflect a revitalization of Augusta's downtown area, this eight-block section offers spectacular views of the Savannah River and has become a popular venue for outdoor festivals and special events. Located along the scenic walkway are shopping, hotels, restaurants, and outdoor picnic and...

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Address: 605 Reynold St, Augusta, GA 30901

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Saint Paul's, located at the East end of Riverwalk, was originally constructed in 1750 and has been rebuilt four times as a result of age and a fire that destroyed much of downtown Augusta in 1916. A weathered Celtic cross marks the original spot of Fort Augusta built by the British in 1739. You can spend hours in the...

Springfield Baptist Church

Address: 114 12th St, Augusta, GA 30901

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This simple brick structure, founded in 1787, is the oldest independent black Christian church still holding services on the original site in America. Tours are available by appointment.

The Cotton Exchange Welcome Center and Museum

Address: 32 8th St, Augusta, GA 30901

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The building itself, built in 1872, is where local business was conducted and where the price of cotton was controlled by the early New York Stock Exchange. The building itself is beautiful and impressive. Officially the welcome center for those traveling to Augusta, renovations were painstakingly done in 1988, and...

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