Waynesboro lays claim to being the "Bird Dog Capital of the World." For nearly 120 years, Waynesboro has been home to the Georgia Field Trials– a bird dog competition.
Waynesboro played a significant role during the Civil War. After General Sherman captured Atlanta on November 15, 1864, he began his infamous "March to the Sea" heading towards Savannah. The Battle of Waynesboro was fought on December 4, 1864, towards the end of that march. Union calvary forces under Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick defeated Confederate cavalry led by Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, opening the way for William T. Sherman's armies to capture the port of Savannah which they did on December 21, 1864.
Local Attractions
Local Restaurants to Try
Waynesboro Restaurants to Try
Good Day Cafe
630 N. Liberty St in Waynesboro
Great place to grab lunch, make sure you try the sweet potato fries!
Brown’s Quality Seafood
602 W. 6th St in Waynesboro
Camino Real Mexican
118 W. 6th St in Waynesboro
Laid back, has a patio
El Toro
1008 N. Liberty St in Waynesboro
Nice spot for a date night
Taylor’s Barbeque
112 E. 13th St in Waynesboro
A quaint old house to restaurant conversion on a side street. No frills BBQ with generous portions.
Augusta Restaurants to Try
Farmhaus Burger
2 locations in Augusta
Gourmet burgers using locally sourced beef and produce supporting local farms
Frog Hollow Tavern
Seasonal farm to table menu
Try the porkchop you won’t regret it!
Abel Brown
Southern kitchen and oyster bar
Evans Restaurants to Try
Cork & Flame
Restaurant inside a wine market, upscale seasonal menu with most items cooked over an open wood flame hearth
Great spot for a date night
Fishing
Mayor's Fishing Hole - 1916 Lock and Dam Rd, Augusta, GA
Savannah River Lock & Dam - Minutes away from Phinizy Swamp. Hidden in the back woods behind Augusta's domestic airport.
Waynesboro Pond - located downtown Waynesboro near 6th St and Liberty St.
Golf Courses
Made in the Shade RV Park and Campground
