Recommendations

Doctors
General:
Dr. Miller – Student Health

OB/GYN:
Drs. John P. McDonough & Tania Serrano – Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates of Augusta
Dr. Niti Carlson - Trinity Hospital
Dr. Christina Maddox – Augusta GYN
Dr. Kelli Braun – MCG Medical Associates
Dr. Barry Goldsmith – West Augusta ObGyn


Pediatricians:
Dr. McLeod – MCG Clinic
Dr. Jerry Miller – Augusta Pediatric Associates

Dr. Massey – Augusta Smilecare
Dr. Bowers – Surrey Center
MCG Dental School


Veterinarians/Boarding:
Walton Way Animal Hospital – Vet
Highland Animal Hospital – Vet & Boarding
Augusta Animal Emergency – Emergency Vet; open 24/7/365
St Francis Animal Hospital
Animal House – Boarding


Hair Stylists/Salons:
Elements – Surrey Center
Tangles of Evans
Rebecca Wilkins – North Augusta (cuts hair from her home)
Tuscany Hair Salon (in Evans) – Michael Toomey
Great Clips by Kroger on Washington Rd (very cheap haircuts!)
Fringe (hair salon) – Beth or anyone really;
His and Hers Hair Parlor – Lycia Saxton specifically



Restaurants
Surrey Center:
Takosushi – Far East meets Southwest.
Polka Dot Pig Gastropub – Pub food with a twist.
Bistro 491 – Upscale, good for date night.


Downtown:
Rooster's Beak – Flavorful, fresh food that won’t break the bank.
Bee’s Knees – Great tapas and cocktails.
Pizza Joint – Fun, casual, great place to eat outside, dogs welcome.
Nacho Mama's – Great Mexican
Soy Noodle House – Asian café/bistro, inexpensive, large portions.
The Boll Weevil Cafe – Desserts! One slice of cake is enough to share. Great lunch/dinner menu.
Blue Sky Kitchen – Open for lunch. Dinner only on First Friday. Global spicy.
Mellow Mushroom – Tasty Pizza


North Augusta:
Manuel’s – French Café and Bakery. Excellent for lunch or dinner.
Gary's Hamburgers – Local hamburger joint
Pink Dipper Old Fashioned Ice Cream


Other Augusta Eats:
Mai Thai (Washington Rd)
Crums on Central (Central Avenue) – Southern/French eclectic. Live music on weekends.
Augsburg Haus (Evans) – German food
Poblano's Mexican Grill (Fury's Ferry) – Very kid friendly
Rhinehart's (Washington Rd) – Seafood. Casual and cheap.
Teresa’s Mexican – Inexpensive, fun, casual atmosphere
Panera – Healthy lunch options

Shopping:
Surrey Center – Boutique shops
Augusta Mall


What to do in Augusta
Outdoors:
Pendleton King Dog Park – Great place to take the dog and let him exert energy!
Pendleton King Disc Golf Park
Savannah River Rapids Pavilion and Walking Trail – Augusta Canal, great for walking, canoeing, picnics, bike rides, and dog walking.
North Augusta Greeneway – Great 7+ mile paved trail, with multiple access points.
Riverview & Brick Pond Parks - North Augusta, connects to the greeneway. Riverview has disc golf, multiple sports fields, activity center, picnicing, and boat ramp access.
Greenjackets – Augusta’s Minor League Baseball Team. If you go during the week, the crowds are slim, the tickets are cheaper, and there are other deals on food/drinks.

Movies/Shows:
Masters Cinema – $2 Movie Theater on Washington Rd
Regal Cinema
The Big Mo – Drive-in theater in South Carolina; 40-minute drive
Imperial Theater (Downtown) – Shows


Downtown:
Saturday Market on the River – Downtown; Farmer’s Market; Saturday mornings until noon
First Friday – On the first Friday of each month; on Broad Street; shops stay open late, live music, arts/crafts booths.


North Augusta:
Brickyard Market – North Augusta; Farmer’s Market; Friday nights from 5 – 8