Augusta Botanical Gardens
The Augusta Botanical Gardens (formerly the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens) was a 17-acre (69,000 m2) botanical garden located in downtown Augusta, Georgia. Around it, Fort Gordon (10 mi) comes first on our list. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May, October and November (67–84°F highs).
A garden inside Augusta
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 86 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Augusta
Augusta Botanical Gardens is inside Augusta, which has 113 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) has airline service, about 7 miles from Augusta Botanical Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Each month’s highs and lows around Augusta Botanical Gardens are below.
Augusta Botanical Gardens
The Augusta Botanical Gardens (formerly the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens) was a 17-acre (69,000 m2) botanical garden located in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The gardens were opened to the public in March 2001.
Until July 2007, it contained display gardens (8 acres (32,000 m2)) along the banks of the Savannah River, and include a rose garden with over 800 miniature rose varieties, as well as sculptures of famous golfers Raymond Floyd, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 17 acres
Nights near Augusta Botanical Gardens
Nearest for a night are Augusta (113) and North Augusta (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Augusta Botanical Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | in town | — | 113 87 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 206,559 | $179K | — |
| North Augusta | 4 mi north | 5 min | 11 6 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 26,982 | $234K | — |
| Aiken | 15 mi east | 25 min | 22 14 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 33,808 | $287K | D |
| Clearwater | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 motels | 3,319 | $158K | — |
| Martinez | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 33,750 | $246K | — |
| Grovetown | 14 mi west | 20 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,939 | $254K | A |
| Beech Island | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,578 | $117K | — |
| Murphys Estates | 9 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 1,064 | $189K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Augusta Botanical Gardens
Each of these is within 69 miles.
110 mi LandmarkFort Gordon
2in town Stadium & arenaJames Brown Arena
65 mi Stadium & arenaWilliams-Brice Stadium
55 mi LakeLake Murray
69 mi LakeLake Oconee
3in town MuseumMeadow Garden
47 mi National Historic SiteNinety Six National Historic Site123K visitors a year
4in town MuseumMorris Museum of Art120K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · James Brown Arena: Thomson200, CC0 · Williams-Brice Stadium: SRA MARVIN PRESTON, Public domain · Lake Murray: Greygh0st at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Meadow Garden: Flickr user Sir Mildred Pierce, CC BY 2.0 · Ninety Six National Historic Site: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Morris Museum of Art: Thomson200, CC0
Know before you visit Augusta Botanical Gardens
Is Augusta Botanical Gardens in Augusta?
Yes. It’s inside Augusta, GA.
When is the best time to visit Augusta Botanical Gardens?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Augusta Botanical Gardens?
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Savannah Hilton Head (SAV), about 103 miles.
Where should I stay near Augusta Botanical Gardens?
Augusta (in town, 113 places to stay), North Augusta (4 mi, 11 places to stay) and Aiken (15 mi, 22 places to stay).
Tips from people in Augusta
Ask a question, or answer one, in Augusta’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.