Springs · 50 min south
Magnolia Springs State Park
Clear springs, a boardwalk and a Civil War prison site near Millen.
- 2 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Georgia State Parks ParkPass $10 per vehicle (checked Nov 2026)
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Day trips from Augusta
From Augusta, the Augusta Museum of History and the Augusta Canal are minutes away, Phinizy Swamp about 15, Magnolia Springs and Mistletoe state parks about 50, Elijah Clark State Park about an hour, and Madison an hour and a half. The best day trips from Augusta, by drive time.
74 places within a 3-hour drive, by real roads.
10 day trips from Augusta
- Magnolia Springs State Park 50 min south
- Mistletoe State Park 50 min northwest
- Elijah Clark State Park 1 hr 2 min northwest
- Madison 1 hr 28 min west
- Hard Labor Creek State Park 1 hr 41 min west
- Athens 1 hr 45 min northwest
- Bear Hollow Zoo 1 hr 46 min west
- Savannah Historic District 2 hr 17 min southeast
- Georgia Aquarium 2 hr 17 min west
- Helen 2 hr 56 min northwest
Within an hour from Augusta 2 spots
State park · 50 min northwest
Mistletoe State Park
A lake park on Clarks Hill Lake with trails, beach and cottages.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Georgia State Parks ParkPass $10 per vehicle (checked Nov 2026)
1 to 2 hours from Augusta 11 spots
Small town · 1 hr 28 min west
Madison
A handsome small town with antebellum homes and a walkable downtown.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Food town · 1 hr 45 min northwest
Athens
A college town with a big music scene, great restaurants and the UGA campus.
- Full day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Zoo · 1 hr 46 min west
Bear Hollow Zoo
A small free zoo of native animals in Athens.
- 1 hr · Easy
- Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free
State park · 1 hr 2 min northwest
Elijah Clark State Park
Lakeside park with a log cabin museum and lake beach.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Georgia State Parks ParkPass $10 per vehicle (checked Nov 2026)
State park · 1 hr 41 min west
Hard Labor Creek State Park
A lake park with a beach, trails and a well-known golf course.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Georgia State Parks ParkPass $10 per vehicle (checked Nov 2026)
Historic site · 1 hr 45 min west
Andalusia
The farm home of writer Flannery O'Connor outside Milledgeville.
- 1 hr · Easy
- Check hours
- Admission (check)
Garden · 1 hr 49 min west
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Woodland trails, a tropical conservatory and themed gardens in Athens.
- 2 hrs · Easy
- Check hours
- Free admission (checked Nov 2026)
Wildlife · 1 hr 29 min south
Georgia Southern Wildlife Center
Raptor shows and native wildlife in Statesboro.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Check hours
- Admission (check)
2 to 3 hours from Augusta 60 spots
Historic site · 2 hr 17 min southeast
Savannah Historic District
Stroll 22 leafy squares, old homes and church spires in one of America's best walking cities.
- Full day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Small town · 2 hr 56 min northwest
Helen
A Bavarian-style mountain town with river tubing, German food and a lively Oktoberfest.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Aquarium · 2 hr 17 min west
Georgia Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in the world, with whale sharks, manta rays, beluga whales and a dolphin show. Easy to pair with other downtown sights.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Timed tickets; pricing varies by date (check)
Beach · 2 hr 39 min southeast
Tybee Island
Savannah's beach town, with wide sand, a pier and a laid-back vibe.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Paid parking (check)
Family fun · 2 hr 15 min west
Stone Mountain Park
A giant granite dome with a walk-up trail, lake loops and family attractions on the east side of Atlanta. The summit views reach the city skyline.
- Half day · Moderate
- Year-round; attractions run on a seasonal schedule
- Parking fee; attraction tickets extra (check)
State park · 2 hr 42 min northwest
Tallulah Gorge State Park
A deep river gorge with rim trails, a swinging bridge and waterfall overlooks.
- Half day · Strenuous
- Year-round
- Georgia State Parks ParkPass $10 per vehicle (checked Nov 2026)
National park · 2 hr 6 min southwest
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Ancient earth mounds in Macon, with trails along the river.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Bike trail · 2 hr 15 min west
Atlanta BeltLine
A paved rail trail loop project linking city parks, food halls and public art. The Eastside Trail is the busiest stretch.
- 1-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
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Drive times are by road on a typical day from ZIP 30901 (OpenStreetMap data with the OSRM route planner). Facts checked against official sites; passes and hours change, so check before you go.