Downtown Augusta: Broad Street's theaters and restaurants, the Riverwalk, the Augusta Common, two museums, the Saturday market, free parking and the street rebuild.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Addresses and hours come from each venue’s own site, the city and the Broad Street project’s own updates, linked below.
Downtown Augusta runs along Broad Street from about 5th to 15th streets, with the Savannah River and the Riverwalk one block north. It holds the city’s two historic theaters, the Augusta Common, two museums, the Saturday market on the river and most of the bars and restaurants in our nightlife and date-night guides. Broad Street itself is being rebuilt in 2026, block by block.
Before you go
- Visitor center: Augusta and Co., 1010 Broad St., 706-724-4067
- Free parking: Lot A, 116 James Brown Blvd., and Lot B, 865 Reynolds St. (city announcement)
- Construction updates: the Broad Street project page
The big draws
| Place | Address | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Theatre | 745 Broad St. | Historic theater: concerts, plays, films; box office 706-722-8341 |
| Miller Theater | 708 Broad St. | Concert hall and home of the Augusta Symphony |
| Morris Museum of Art | 1 Tenth St. | Art of the American South; free Sundays |
| Augusta Museum of History | 560 Reynolds St. | Local history; $7 adults, free under 6 |
| Augusta Common | 836 Reynolds St. | Downtown green and event lawn; the city’s Christmas tree |
| Edward M. McIntyre Sr. Riverwalk | 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th streets | Riverfront path, playground, marinas |
| The Augusta Market | 8th and Reynolds streets | Saturday market, March to November |
The theaters. The Imperial and the Miller face each other across the 700 block of Broad Street. The Miller’s box office is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and two hours before shows (Miller Theater). Both post their seasons online; the Augusta Symphony’s 2027 season at the Miller is already listed.
The museums. The Morris, on the riverfront at 10th Street, runs FREE Sundays and family afternoons. The Augusta Museum of History is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday (Augusta Museum of History).
The river. The Riverwalk has access at 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th streets, with the Riverwalk Marina at 1 Fifth St. and the Riverfront Marina at 15 Reynolds St. (city park finder). The Augusta Market fills the 8th Street Plaza on Saturdays in season, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Augusta Common at 836 Reynolds St., between Broad and Reynolds, is the city’s downtown green, where the city holds its Light Up Spectacular tree lighting in December.
Broad Street is being rebuilt
The city’s Broad Street Improvement Project covers Broad Street from 15th Street to 5th Street: redesigned on-street parking, raised bike lanes, new sidewalks and ramps, an improved James Brown plaza and landscaping, on a projected budget of $42 million (project page). In September 2026 the project team said the business corridor through 5th Street was on track to finish by the end of 2026, with crews working around water, sewer, power, gas and storm lines up to nearly 100 years old (project update).
From Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, the outside lanes and sidewalk of Broad Street between 6th and 7th streets are closed for demolition, and 8th Street has a temporary closure (traffic advisory). Access to businesses is kept open whenever possible. Live closures are on our road construction and closures page.
Eating and drinking
Downtown brunch spots, including Toaste at 1135 Broad St. and New Moon Cafe at 936 Broad St., are on our brunch guide; bars and music venues on live music and nightlife; and dinner ideas on date night.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I park free in downtown Augusta? The city leases two downtown lots for free public parking with no time limit: 116 James Brown Blvd. and 865 Reynolds St.
When will the Broad Street construction be finished? The project team said in September 2026 that the business corridor through 5th Street is on track to be finished by the end of 2026.
What is there to do in downtown Augusta? Shows at the Imperial Theatre and the Miller Theater, the Morris Museum of Art and the Augusta Museum of History, the Riverwalk, the Augusta Common and the Saturday market in season.
Is downtown Augusta open during the Broad Street work? Yes. The project team says downtown remains open for business, and access to businesses is kept whenever possible.
What this means for you
- Park in the free lots on James Brown Boulevard or Reynolds Street and walk.
- Expect lane closures on Broad Street through the end of 2026.
- Start at Augusta and Co., 1010 Broad St., for maps and local recommendations.
Related: things to do this weekend, getting around Augusta and history and landmarks.
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