Visiting Augusta with toddlers and little kids: the plan.
Pair the Morris on the Riverwalk with the Augusta Museum of History on Reynolds Street.
Top 2 can’t-miss spots
One day or two in Augusta
A couple of big stops, a real lunch and a nap in the middle. Tap a stop for the full listing.
MORNINGMorris Museum of ArtOpens at 10, Tue–Sat · Downtown Riverwalk, 1 Tenth St. · FreeAFTER NAPAugusta Museum of HistoryOpen Thu–Sun · Downtown, 560 Reynolds St. · $5 kids, $7 adultsDay 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:
MORNINGAugusta Museum of HistorySunday opens at 1 · Downtown, 560 Reynolds St. · $5 kids, $7 adultsAFTER NAPMorris Museum of ArtFree on Sunday · Downtown Riverwalk, 1 Tenth St. · FreeKid-friendly areas near the big attractions
Pick the area by the stops you’ll make most, then plan around nap.
Rainy-day backup plan
If the forecast turns, swap the outdoor stop for one of these.
Practical tips
Parking, strollers, changing tables and the best times to go.
Santa and Christmas lights in Augusta
If your trip lands in the holiday season, these two pages have the dates, prices and booking links.
Happening while you’re here
This week’s top events in Augusta. The full list, with hours and the forecast, is on the this-week page.
Visiting Augusta with toddlers: the FAQ
Is Augusta kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Augusta guide lists 5 places we checked for little kids, plus 2 free places and 2 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 1 library system. This week’s list has 3 dated outings for ages 0–6. See free things to do in Augusta and this weekend’s list.
Where should we stay?
Downtown near the Riverwalk puts both museums within walking distance.
What about December?
Lights of the South in Grovetown opens Nov 20.
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