Location: Evans
Top Things to do in Evans
What to do and see in Evans, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Evans is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Augusta and is part of the Augusta metropolitan area. The population was 29,011 at the 2010 census, up from 17,727 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Evans
1. Columbia County Amphitheater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By SmartGenius - Augusta, Georgia
This park is a great place to have the family out on a cool day. Whenever the fall gets here it's especially nice to be able to enjoy the amenities that are offered which include some play equipment. Often there are also many small concerts throughout the year which are coordinated by the Columbia County Arts Council. Check it out.
2. Masters
Overall Ratings
5 based on 121 reviews
Nothing quite feels like the opening of the spring season like when the worlds top professional golfers head to the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club to compete in the Masters Tournament. As an attendee to the annual event you can watch these athletes compete against one another on arguably the most beautifully designed yet challenging gold courses in the world. If you want to be a spectator, tickets are extremely difficult to find, however you may have more luck trying to get into the events practice rounds, which require you to enter a lottery nearly a year before the event is actually held.
Reviewed By DMJA21 - Fishers, Indiana
My son and I were here for the final round. Experiencing the Masters has been a life long bucket list item of mine, and having done it, I must say it exceeded my expectations in every regard. And it wasn’t just the condition of the course (which was much hillier than you can imagine from watching on TV) or the exciting/highly competitive final round that we witnessed, it was so much more: the friendliness and helpfulness of every staff member and volunteer, the well thought out and executed methods for getting the patrons into, around and out of the site, the extraordinary viewing areas on the course and in the practice areas, the low prices for refreshments and well placed concession stands, free parking and free professional photos of patrons posing in front of the iconic clubhouse, the thundering roar of the crowd, et al. My son remarked that it reminded him a lot of Disney World. I responded back “Except this is real”. Incredible!!!
3. Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Michael V - Saint Louis, Missouri
We initially only planned to sleep in Augusta and then continue driving on into South Carolina.
The weekend before leaving we learned about the Augusta Canal and the kayaking the canal.
We called that preceding weekend to Savannah River Rapids Kayak (SRRK) and reserved two tandem kayaks.
When we arrived Sunday afternoon, it was quite hot, right at 100 with a heat index of about 110.
The Savannah Kayak team was quite helpful, speeding us into the water, which proved quite cooling (not cold, but neither hot) when we dipped feet and ball caps into the water.
If you don’t float, you’ll float at quite the peaceful pace.
We paddled and moved at a good pace, zipping along, then floating slowly and ejoying the awesome scenery.
The kayaks have elastic tie-downs, which helped… I put the old iPhone 4 (no longer use as a phone, but it still receives GPS and can map routes), in the backpack behind me, and he kept the iPhone 6 and Tupperware in front of me. (recommendation: garbage or grocery back around your backpacks and items before strapping them in – an extra barrier from the water).
We saw a LOT of wildlife:
- turtles lined so many trees along the shore, basking in the sun
- Giant blue heron looking for fish
- Several different kinds of dragonflies
My daughter and I paddled under a couple felled trees, and also visited some of the grassy flowers growing up from the bottom of the canal.
We also had a blast floating under the couple overpasses… and slaloming between the concrete pylons/piers under the highway – that was awesome.
You park at the head of the canal, at the dam, and float down.
There in Olmstead Lake, you are re-greeted by the Savannah River Rapids Kayak (SRRK) team, who gathered us and the kayaks into the van and returned us to our minivan back at the start of the float.
We had a great time and would love to return and float/paddle again
It was warm on the kayak, but dipping our feet in the water, and out ball caps too, helped. The lady who drove us back said that the water is cool because the Savannah River is dammed upriver and the water flowing past Augusta came from the bottom of the dam, where it is cooler.
So even on a hundred degree day we stayed cool. And we had so much fun we didn't even notice that our shins were getting sunburned... We just didn't think to apply any sunscreen.
Later, the shoes didn’t smell so good. We cleaned them with vinegar and baking soda, soaking them in a bucket overnight and then letting the sun dry them.
Recommendation: Do cool your feet with the canal water… just keep your shoes dryby putting only your feet in the water.
And… remember sunscreen, on your shins and ankles… where you likely usually don’t use sunscreen. ; )
Thanks, Savannah River Rapids Kayak (SRRK), and God bless!
4. Evans Town Center Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By rc86442rc - Evans, Georgia
This park has it all. This is a great entertainment venue with the Lady A Amphitheater as the centerpiece. There is a splash fountain and HUGE playground for the kids that is soft rubber matted under the entirety. Also has dog park for your four-legged friends, a walking trail surrounding the park, bike rentals, clean bathrooms, and a short walk across the street to the library. Do yoga on the green, read a book in the gazebo, watch the kids have a blast, or walk your furry friends.
Fabulaous family destination in the heart of Evans.
5. Savannah Rapids Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Cindy F - Aiken, South Carolina
The Savannah Rapids Park is a bustling little hidden gem. There's a large pavilion for events where many weddings are held but the 8+ mile Augusta Canal trail is the main attraction. The Savannah River is on one side with visible rapids and the lazy canal is on the other side. Spanish Moss drapes from big trees and the aroma of wild flowers is everywhere. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to walk your dog, hike, bike, kayak, take a boat tour, visit the lock and dam and leave a love lock, pack a picnic and play in the water at the clearing, fish in the canal on one side or the Savannah River on the other, enjoy several small waterfalls, bird watch and find plenty of other wildlife like otters and geese, learn about Augusta History (look for the Sibley and Kings Mills at the end of the trail). For more information you can also check out the Savannah Rapids Visitors Center.
6. Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By davidpS7730SF
This former Catholic church, now restored, has beautiful stained glass windows of various saints and numerous wonderful, old statues to view and reflect upon in this serene building.
7. Putt Putt Fun Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By coachmicheled - Evans, Georgia
We had an amazing time here, we were pleasantly surprised! The courses were fun and the kids enjoyed bumper boats and laser tag.
Snacks like nachos, pretzels, ice cream and more.
This place is very well priced. The only exception was the arcade games were pricey but you definitely come here for the putt putt fun and activities.
8. Active Climbing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Anaksha - Augusta, Georgia
I recently became a gym member after discovering that I had a love for rock climbing. The gym is set up pretty well. The walls are slick unfortunately and some of the wall climbs are not short people friendly. They have a small area for a ninja course and are expanding on it. The bouldering is good, plenty of areas to try out that are easy and plenty that take more skill. The gym is a fun place to visit and the people who work there are nice and accommodating. I have a blast every day I go.
9. Augusta Museum of History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By CobbCoGA - Marietta, Georgia
This was a lovely museum, with a little smattering of everything related to local and national history. The largest exhibits were related to early Augusta history, golf, James Brown, and the railroad. There was an extensive James Brown collection, as grew up in the area. (As an aside, Augusta also named a street after him and erected a statue in his honor.) The museum also had items I used as a child/teen set up as an historic display, and that felt a little weird, but I especially enjoyed the Pac-Man phone. There was also an exhibit on Fire/Police and medical advances, as well as little curiosities throughout. A gift shop and visitor’s center with information is on the ground floor. Parking is easy and free. Overall, this is a very good museum, great for a stop if you are driving through the area.
10. Cole Watkins Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Cole Watkins Tours offer Kayak Rentals & Guided Tours on the Savannah River!
Reviewed By Clay S
We are semi-experienced kayakers, and went for a morning paddle on Betty's Branch, circling Germany Island (sorry if I have the name wrong) and returning down the Savannah River and turning back in to return to the same boat launch. Cole gave very clear and...MoreThank you so much, Clay! Come paddle with us again soon!
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