Joyce's Guidebook
Recreation
Popular places to visit in Appling, Augusta, Evans, Grovetown, and Thompson
Located on 71,100-acre Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, this park is known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation. Boat ramps provide easy access to one of the Southeast’s largest lakes. Great place to fish, kayak, canoe and other watersports. 5 miles from AirBnb.
12 locals recommend
Mistletoe State Park
3725 Mistletoe RdLocated on 71,100-acre Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, this park is known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation. Boat ramps provide easy access to one of the Southeast’s largest lakes. Great place to fish, kayak, canoe and other watersports. 5 miles from AirBnb.
Great playground for children, walking track and soccer field, as well as event space. Eight miles from AirBnb.
Eubank-Blanchard Community Center
6868 Cobbham RoadGreat playground for children, walking track and soccer field, as well as event space. Eight miles from AirBnb.
Great playground, walking track, dog park, and Lady A Ampitheater/concert pavilion. 20 miles from AirBnb.
39 locals recommend
Evans Towne Center Park
7016 Evans Town Center BlvdGreat playground, walking track, dog park, and Lady A Ampitheater/concert pavilion. 20 miles from AirBnb.
A state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facility. The 29,000 sq. ft. facility is comprised of a 15,000 sq. ft. area for basketball and volleyball, four racquetball courts, an exercise room, game room, concession, and a 1,400 sq. ft. activity/meeting room. Outside you’ll find baseball/softball and soccer fields that can be utilized for an array of activities.
14 locals recommend
Patriots Park
5445 Columbia RdA state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facility. The 29,000 sq. ft. facility is comprised of a 15,000 sq. ft. area for basketball and volleyball, four racquetball courts, an exercise room, game room, concession, and a 1,400 sq. ft. activity/meeting room. Outside you’ll find baseball/softball and soccer fields that can be utilized for an array of activities.
Home of the Master’s Tournament. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
127 locals recommend
Augusta National Golf Club
2604 Washington RdHome of the Master’s Tournament. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
Entertainment
Entertainment venues great for the whole family.
Movie Theater near Top Golf and Dave & Busters. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
69 locals recommend
Riverwatch Cinemas
832 Cabela DrMovie Theater near Top Golf and Dave & Busters. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
Entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games. Near movie theater, Dave & Buster’s, and Costco. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
44 locals recommend
Top Golf (proposed)
437 Topgolf WayEntertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games. Near movie theater, Dave & Buster’s, and Costco. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
Fun spot for games, bowling, eating, and socializing. Near Top Golf and Movie Theater. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
11 locals recommend
Dave and Busters
807 Cabela DriveFun spot for games, bowling, eating, and socializing. Near Top Golf and Movie Theater. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
James Brown Arena
601 7th StConcert venue and more. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
Food scene
LongHorn Steakhouse
434 Lewiston Rd20 minutes from AirBnb
Doc's Porchside
5147 Bluegrass TrailFood and sports bar
5 minutes from AirBnb. 5 minutes from AirBnb. Near Zaxby’s, Long John Silver’s, Waffle House and other fast food restaurants.
Chick-fil-A Thomson
1806 Washington Road5 minutes from AirBnb. 5 minutes from AirBnb. Near Zaxby’s, Long John Silver’s, Waffle House and other fast food restaurants.
1939 Washington Rd, Thomson, GA 30824, USA
5 minutes from AirBnb
1929 Washington Rd
5 minutes from AirBnb
Groceries and more
Walmart Supercenter
2205 Harrison Rd SE10 minutes from AirBnb.
Kroger Marketplace
435 Lewiston Rd20 minutes from AirBnb.
Education
Institutions of higher learning.
College in Thomson is five minutes from AirBnb. 30 minutes from main campus in Augusta.
Augusta Technical College
3134 West Bypass RoadCollege in Thomson is five minutes from AirBnb. 30 minutes from main campus in Augusta.
Paine College
1235 15th StHBCU. 25 minutes from AirBnb.
Augusta University
Four year institution.
Employment
15 minutes from AirBnb
Amazon Fulfillment Center (AGS5)
2150 Innovation Pkwy
JOHN DEERE
701 Horizon South Parkway20 minutes from AirBnb
Fort Gordon
Army Base, 20 minutes from AirBnb