LOCAL SHOPPING
- The Surrey Center
Right next to Augusta National Golf Club at the corner of Highland Avenue/Berckman's Road at Wheeler Road. Three levels of Surrey shopping offer fashion (such as the classic ladies clothing at AllTogether), specialties, services, and dining and entertainment (such as the French Market Grille, voted Augusta's best restaurant seven years in a row).
- Antique Market
On the corner of Fury's Ferry and Washington Road is one such classic store. It offers a wide selection of antique furnishings and rugs.- The Antique Collector
Just a hop, skip and jump down Washington Road from Antique Market, is the Antique Collector, which is in the old Ethan Allen building across from Applebee's.- Trends & Traditions
Located on Washington Road near Books-A-Million and Steinmart,Trends & Traditions showcases period antiques, collectibles, china, glassware, pottery, candles, gift baskets, art and kitchen collectibles. Full Story
Stores not to miss in downtown Augusta
- The Armchair (1447 Broad)
- Downtown Antique Mall (1243 Broad)
- The Marketplace Antiques (1208 Broad)
- Merry's Trash & Treasure (1236 Broad)
- The Raven's Hoard (131 12th St.)
A great spot for hand-made jewelry and art, as well as the gift shop at Sacred Heart Cultural Center for some nifty Augusta souvenirs.
Stores not to miss on "The Hill" - Historic Sommerville
- Ann Spivey Antiques (2611 Central Ave)
- Antique Gallery (2055 Walton Way)
- Days Gone By (1401 Monte Sano Ave.)
CONVENIENCE SHOPPING
- The Augusta Mall
Near Bobby Jones Expressway and Wrightsboro Road. Anchored by 4 major department stores, the mall offers more than 120 other sites ranging from such specialties as apparel, bath, cards, gifts and books to art, jewelry, shoes, sporting equipment, toys and games, as well as quick-serve and sit-down dining. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sundays.- Augusta Exchange Shopping Center
Located on Robert C. Daniel Parkway off Bobby Jones Expressway. In addition to major chains like Target and Circuit City, the mall offers a variety of stores for apparel, bath (Bed, Bath and Beyond), cards (Hallmark), gifts and books to art, jewelry (Freidmans), shoes and sporting equipment (Sport Authority). The area is also home to several dining establishments, like Macaroni Grill and Tony Romas.- Aiken, S.C.
Are you an adventurous sort? An afternoon spent in Aiken, S.C. is a treat. A stroll along Laurens Street will bring you up close and personal with The Artist's Parlor, Plum Pudding, The Aiken Antique Mall and The Curiosity Shop among others. Lunch is a must at Malia's -- with raspberry pie for dessert. Also in Aiken you will find York Cottage Antiques at 409 Hayne Ave. -- an excellent source for antique silver.
