Getting There

Augusta lies off I-20, the main route from Atlanta, on the west bank of the Savannah River.

Bush Field Airport lies just a 15-minute drive from the center of Augusta. Fifty commercial flights wing their way into the airport daily. Connections are possible via Delta (tel. 800/221-1212) or US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322) from both Atlanta and Charlotte.

Visitor Information

The Augusta Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1450 Greene St. (tel. 800/726-0243 or 706/823-6600), is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

Special Events

It seems that half the world -- at least, the golfing half -- focuses on Augusta the first full week in April for the nationally televised Masters Golf Tournament, a tradition since 1934 and now the most prestigious golf tournament in the world. Hotel space is at a premium then, and prices for rooms soar to whatever the market will bear. Call tel. 706/667-6000 or go to the Masters website for more information.