Augusta is Georgia's second-largest and second-oldest city, known throughout the world as the famed home of the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament. The city, which sits near Georgia's border with South Carolina, is an easy day trip distance from the cities of Charleston, Savannah, and Atlanta, located along the state's Piedmont region on the banks of the Savannah River. Major attractions include the Augusta Museum of History, which showcases exhibits on area native James Brown, and the preserved Boyhood Home of United States President Woodrow Wilson. Visitors can check out cultural exhibits at the Morris Museum of Art or walk along the city's beautiful Augusta Riverwalk and 1845 Augusta Canal trails. Excellent Lowcountry, Creole, and Cajun cuisine are showcased at the city's acclaimed restaurants. Unique city tours abound, including Petersburg boat tours through the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area or trolley tours of the city's major landmarks.

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