Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westside
Popular places to visit
Augusta State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Augusta State University during your travels in Augusta. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Paine College
Walk around the campus at Paine College as part of your travels around Augusta.
Augusta Imperial Theatre
Charlie Chaplin appeared here in 1918 and since then this historic theater has been an important venue for entertainment in Augusta.
Augusta Museum of History
Follow the story of the Augusta region, from the early Native American settlements to present day, through comprehensive exhibits covering 12,000 years of history.
The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
Hike, bike and kayak along this scenic canal and learn about the historic role it played in the Industrial Revolution and the American Civil War.
Lake Olmstead Park
After visiting Lake Olmstead Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Augusta.
Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Augusta North Inn & Suites
"Good place to stay"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Sheraton Augusta Hotel
"Clean room. Good location"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Augusta
"The staff was excellent, very accommodating. The space available to relax with family both indoor and outdoor was perfect."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Augusta/Riverwatch
"We were there for 3 nights. Room was clean when we arrived but had to ask for towels and coffee for the next 2. Looked like people left dirty linen outside their door. Overal the experience was good"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Augusta Washington Rd./I-20
"Nice and clean. AC was cold! Breakfast was good and plentiful. Bed was very comfy!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Augusta
"Breakfast wasn't hot. Eggs wasn't cooked, potates was hard. Nightlight in the room that didnt turn off. Bathroom door had chipped paint and the door to the shower leaked, so the floor got wet while you took a shower. People above me jumped and jumped."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Westside
Downtown Augusta
If you're spending some time in Downtown Augusta, Augusta Imperial Theatre and Bell Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.
Summerville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Summerville and surrounding area, you can visit Augusta National Golf Club and Newman Tennis Center.
West Augusta
West Augusta might not have many top sights, but Augusta National Golf Club and Bowlero Augusta are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lakemont
While there might not be top attractions in Lakemont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Augusta National Golf Club and Topgolf.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Sacred Heart Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.
