Augusta,
Georgia is home
each year to the Masters Golf Tournament held during the first week of April.
Known as "The Garden City of the South" Augusta established in 1736 and was named
after Princess Augusta, Princess of Wales. With a diverse population of 192,000
people, Augusta
has become known as a center of medicine and biotechnology. The Medical College
of Georgia is ranked as one of the finest medicals schools in the entire
country.
Established along the banks of the Savannah
River, the city is the second oldest and largest in the state of Georgia,
located 150 miles east of Atlanta
on Interstate 20. With only a short drive separating you from fabulous beaches
or scenic mountains, Augusta
also enjoys a wide variety of local shops, restaurants and
attractions for your enjoyment.
While staying in Augusta
we would suggest visiting one of its many attractions including The Augusta
Museum of History, The Imperial Theater or the James Brown statue, located on Broad Street. For a
taste of the nightlife we recommend you drop by one of the many clubs and music
venues such as Sky
City or Club Hollywood.
With a pleasant southern atmosphere in the air and a warm moderate climate,
visitors will be sure to enjoy their stay in Augusta.
