Augusta Tickets

Augusta
While Augusta is renowned worldwide for anchoring the major PGA golf tournament annually, The Masters and the favorite green jacket, youll find that Georgias second-largest and second-oldest metropolitan area. Augusta is also known as the Garden City of the South and is full of Southern Charm, history, activities and atmosphere and a lot more for everyone!

According to the 226 census, the estimated populated of Augusta was 189,366. The city was named after Princess of Wales-Augusta- who was a daughter-in-law of King George II and mother of King George III of Great Britain.

In 1996, the governments of the Richmond county and City of Augusta combined and formed a single governing body called Augusta-Richmond County. However, today the consolidated body is known as Augusta GA and is no longer governing with its consolidated name.

The governing body officials believe that citizens who are given government services are viewed as Our customers and thus dealt with a way which is efficient, courteous and responsive. The city receives a humid subtropical climate with humid summers and mild winters.

Augusta is indeed a place to explore the historic richness of the old South with Augustas magic antebellum mansions and tree-lined streets. When setting up a trip to Augusta, youd wish to come early and stay late.

You may have dozens of restaurants and shops, entertainment and several diverse cultural attractions to make the best of your time. Be it a walk along the banks of the Savannah River or canoe the river or the adjacent Augusta Canal, the city of August has something to satisfy everyone.

The region is an ideal place featuring magnetizing recreational activities year around. Because the city has an average temperature of 62.7 degrees therefore visitors make the most of its parks and recreational facilities. Also, make time for an afternoon of fishing, boating, golf or tennis and enjoy its best outdoors.

AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
The museum has 23 permanent galleries filled with award-winning significant items exhibiting Augustas history. Displayed items include Revolutionary and Civil War weapons and uniforms and take you back into the Native American culture.

The museum also has a reconstructed 1917s steam locomotive, a restored 1930s gas station, a 56 foot Petersburg boat and a replica cotton gin. Theres a history theater in the museum which features different films monthly.

MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART
This museum exhibits two centuries of Southern art and is one of the finest art museums in the southern region. The museum has more than a dozen galleries displaying Civil War Illustrations, Antebellum portraits, Southern impressionist paintings, contemporary art, landscapes and more. Morris Museum of Art also features various educational programs with a research library.

IMPERIAL THEATRE
Imperial theatre is a historic theatre built in 1917. The theatre so far has hosted different variety shows as well as the original silent movies. Today its one of the popular venues of the city featuring live stage performances. In addition, it is home to the Augusta Opera and the Augusta Ballet.

AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Augusta pledges to deliver efficient and high quality leisure services aim to provide programs desired by the citizens of Augusta as well as to develop customer friendly relationship. The region is perhaps best known for the Masters Golf Tournament held in the first week of every April annually. Augusta National Golf Club is a beautiful, highly developed and well maintained Golf club occupying an area if 365 acres with 18 holes.

The public is allowed on the grounds of the Augusta National Golf Course only during the week of the Masters. No access is permitted for the remaining 51 weeks. The entrance is gated off and security clearance is required for the gates to open. The best a tourist can do is either drive or walk by the golf course.

This annual golf tournament was initially known as The Augusta National Invitation Tournament that began in 1934. After five years, the tournament gained worldwide attention and was named as Masters Golf Tournament. Other games popular in Augusta include Baseball, football, hockey with Augusta Green Jackets, Augusta Stallions, Augusta Lynx teams respectively.

PHINIZY SWAMP NATURE PARK
Dont miss over 1,000 acres of swamps, pristine wetlands, boardwalks, nature trails, and observation decks to observe elusive alligator, blue heron, egret and otter, in their natural setting. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is open noon to dusk in week days noon dawn to dusk at weekends. The park also provides its visitors with restroom facilities.