Things To Do
The Savannah River
Augusta is located on the Savannah River and has multiple trails and walkways where you can enjoy the view. To name a few: - Augusta Riverwalk: Walkway located downtown, 6th through 10th Street. Stop along the way at restaurants and museums located on the upper level. - Savannah Rapids Park: Offers more scenic trails, historic sites, and outdoor activities like bike and kayak rental. - Augusta Canal National Heritage Area: River-adjacent with trails as well as boat tours.
Downtown Augusta
Shops, restaurants, and entertainment all near the weekend's wedding activities. Some of our favorites include: - Sandwiches & Lunch: New Moon Cafe, Hildebrandt's, Knuckle Sandwiches, SoSal - Dinner: Pizza Joint, Beamie's at the River for casual spots. Craft & Vine, Frog Hollow for slightly more upscale - Dessert: Boll Weevil - Music: Stillwater, Soul Bar, Fox's Lair, Metro Pub & Coffeehouse - Conor's favorite combination: Luigi's (old-school Greek-Italian restaurant) and neighboring Sports Center (it's a sports bar)
Surrey Center
Outdoor shopping center with several Augusta gems: - Dining: Bodega for breakfast, Solfood for light & healthy lunch, and for dinner take your pick – Abel Brown, Calvert's, French Market Grille, Finch & Fifth...really any restaurant here! - Shopping: SOHO, One, Swank, Shoes at Surrey, Charleston Street, Design Images
North Augusta, SC
Don't be alarmed when you cross state lines! It's just across the river and less than 10 minutes from our wedding venue. - Dining: Salt & Marrow, Brinkley Steak House, Rio Cantina, Sheila's Baking Co. (great pastries), Sno-Cap (retro diner), Manuel's, The Larder, Southbound Smokehouse (BBQ & live music), Pink Dipper (nostalgic ice cream spot) - Outdoor activities: more walking trails with water views at the North Augusta Greenway and Brick Pond Park - The Augusta GreenJackets: While we hope we don't lose guests to Augusta's minor league baseball team, Thursday and Sunday are yours to a catch game!
Golf
As a couple, we can't claim the most golf experience. Mary Ellen quit while she was ahead at age seven after placing 2nd in a father/daughter tournament, while Conor enjoyed the low stakes of being the 9th-best person on his ten-person high school team. But you can't talk about Augusta without mentioning it! So, a few places we hear are good: - Forest Hills Golf Club: Popular option less than 10 minutes from the Partridge Inn. - The Augusta Municipal Golf Course, aka "The Patch": Currently undergoing construction but with plans to re-open Spring 2026. - The River Golf Club: Nearby on the North Augusta side. Private but offers packages with their cottages. - The Augusta National: If this is an option for you, congratulations!
Honorable Mention
Taqueria El Patron: Where we had our first date that Mary Ellen didn't know was a date.