Antiques & Specialty Shops

• Cooper Drug Store
  
  509 State St.
  316-775-2289
  www.cooperdrugstore.com
  E-mail: brett@cooperdrug.kscoxmail.com
  Since 1922, Cooper Drug Store has remained a fixture in the heart of downtown Augusta. The newly remodeled store blends old fashioned charm with a fresh new look. We are more than just a pharmacy. Come check out our unique and unforgettable gift department. You are sure to find something special just for you!

• Pigeons Roost Mall
  
  601 State St.
  316-775-2279
  Antiques, furniture and collectibles. Four floors of nostalgic memorabilia to bring back memories of earlier days. Coffee available.

Dining

• Cast Iron Skillet

214 W. 7th Ave.
316-558-3700
www.castironskillet.com
Augusta's family dining room. Home cooking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Small banquet facilities available. Open Mon-Sat, 6am-9pm. Sunday 7am-8pm, breakfast and dinner buffet.

• Miller's 5 Drive-In
  
  330 State St.
  Since 1964. Old fashioned drive-in and carry out. LOVE TO HAVE YOU COME. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, BBQ beef,thick ice cream shakes, shaved ice and MORE!

• Pizza Hut WingStreet Restaurant

718 W. 7th Ave
316-775-2284
Order Online at: www.pizzahut.com
Pizza Hut WingStreet offers blazing wings and amazing pizza as well as a variety of menu options that can be tailored to any taste or occasion. The menu also features appetizers, pastas, sandwiches and desserts. Additionally, they feature an All You Can Eat Buffet Sunday through Friday.

• Playa Azul Authentic Mexican Restaurant

710 W. 7th Ave.
316-775-6597 or 316-775-6446
Come and join us! We have great specials every day! $1.99 Margaritas Mon,Wed and Sat. 2 for 1 Margaritas Tues. $1.49 domestic beer on Fri. Open Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm. Fri & Sat 11am-10:30pm. Sun 11am-8:30pm.

• Red Brick Cafe'

419 State St.
316-775-1200
Home of Great food, great staff and grand portions. May also get 1/2 portions on most items. Open 7 days /week. Mon-Sat 6:30am-2:30pm. Sunday 8am-2pm. Breakfast buffet Sundays all day. Fri/Sat steaks, seafood, pastas, 5pm-8pm.

• Taco Bell

620 W. 7th Ave.
316-775-0400
Think outside the bun and stop by Taco Bell for a great value from the "Why Pay More" menu. Dine in, carry out or drive through.

Meeting Facilities

• Augusta Historic Theatre

523 State St.
Office: 316-775-2900
Events: 316-775-3661
www.augustahistorictheatre.com
augustaarts@sbcglobal.net
Unique place to hold meetings. Sound system available. Perfect example of the Art Deco elegance and grandeur in the 1920s-1930s. Enjoy low-priced mivies, plays and live musical performances in the beautiful historic art deco movie palace, the "architectural centerpiece" of the community. M-F 9am-5pm. Call for tours.

Museums & Galleries

• Augusta Fine Arts Centre & Gallery 527

527 State Street
316-775-2900
www.augustahistorictheatre.com
augustaarts@sbcglobal.net
Exhibits, Classes, & Special Events

• Augusta Historical Museum, Bookstore and Gift Shop

303 State Street
316-775-5655
www.augustahistoricalsociety.net
augustahm@aol.com
Exhibits detailing the region's history from the mid 1800s throughout the 1940s. STOP AND VIEW OUR WOOLY MAMMOTH TUSK FOUND IN BUTLER COUNTY, THOUGHT TO BE AT LEAST 12,000 YEARS OLD! You will find our arrowhead collection to be one of the most interesting in the state. Rotating exhibits include residents' hobbies and collections. FREE admission. Mon-Fri 11am to 3 pm, Sat-Sun 1 pm to 4 pm. You don't want to miss our Yesteryear Fair held annually in October. Blacksmithing, wood carving, music, exhibits and food. A nostalgic visit back in time. Visit our newly constructed Blacksmith Shop equipped with all the tools and coal-fired forge from the late 1800s. View all the beautiful Kansas wildflowers in our Native Flower Garden just west of the museum. Great place to hang out and have a picnic!

• Kansas Museum of Military History

135 S. H wy 77
316-775-1425
www.kmmh.org
kmmh5053@att.net
Preserving and telling the aviation and military history of Kansas and the United States. 16,500 square feet of display area and 10,000 military artifacts from various wars including the Huey helicopter project

Festivals & Annual Events

• Spring --- Eggs, Teddy Bears and Tea

316-775-6339
www.chamberofaugusta.org
In March and April, bring out the kids to hunt Easter Eggs, attend a live Children's Theatre production or Bugs Bunny Club at the Augusta Historic Theatre. In May, attend the Teddy Bear Picnic on the lawn of the Augusta Public Library or make reservations to attend the Spring Tea at the CN James Log Cabin.

• June --- Grasshopper Festival

First Friday Evening in June
316-775-4585
www.GrasshopperFestival.com
Celebrating the pioneer spirit of Augusta's early settlers to persevere through the 1874 grasshopper invasion, the Grasshopper Festival has grown to include: a barbeque dinner, live music, children's events, working art fair and late night movie. FREE downtown festival, something for everyone in a fun, family-friendly environment.

• Summer --- Fests, Fireworks and Fun

  316-775-6339
  www.chamberofaugusta.org
  City-wide Garage Sales in June, downtown on Saturday mornings Farm & Art Market, 4th of July activities at Garvin Park - sponsored by Ignite Augusta, WFO Car Show downtown Augusta the first Saturday in August.

• Fall --- Sidewalk Chalk, Heritage and Halloween

316-775-6339
www.chamberofaugusta.org
Put your artistic skills to work during the annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest in September. Relive the past at the Yesteryear Fair the first Saturday of October and bring the kids downtown for Trick or Treat Street the Saturday before Halloween.

• October --- Augusta Community Homecoming Fest

Held Annually
316-775-6339
www.chamberofaugusta.org
Reconnect with friends old and new during this week-long community-wide celebration centered around Fall Homecoming. You won't want to miss a thing; Paint the Town Spirit Days, Community Tailgate Party & Pep Rally, Parade, Loop the Lake Run and the Orange and Black Bash.

• Winter --- Christmas in Augusta

316-775-6339
www.chamberofaugusta.org
Enjoy the annual Holiday Home Tour and Holiday Tables, watch for Santa in the evening Christmas Parade, attend the theatre's Christmas Gala, shop late and participate in fun activities in Downtown Augusta on Thursday evenings, or take a drive through Winter Wonderland - where hundreds of lighted holiday displays create a festive atmosphere in Garvin Park.

Monuments & Historical Sites

• C.N. James Trading Post

303 State Street
316-775-5655
augustahistoricalsociety.net
augustahm@aol.com
The C.N. James Log Cabin, established in 1868 as a Trading Post and home to Chester and Augusta James. The Trading Post was also home to Augusta's first Post Office, first school and the first meeting place for two churches. The only log cabin in the State of Kansas that remains in its original location. FREE ADMISSION: Open 7 days a week, 11am-3pm, Mon-Fri, 1pm-4pm, Sat-Sun

• Visit Augusta's Many Historical Sites...

C.N. James Log Cabin, Post Office Mural, Augusta Historic Theatre, Augusta Frisco Station, Vietnam War Memorial (Elmwood Cemetary), and Docking Memorial. For more information call 316-775-6339 or www.chamberofaugusta.org

Recreation

• Augusta City Lake & Santa Fe Lake

Augusta City Lake at Washington Lane and Augusta Avenue - sailboating, fishing, and picnicking.
Sante Fe Lake located west of Augusta offers a scenic and secluded place for outdoor activities - hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and camping. Fee charged. Call 316-775-4510 for information and permits.

• PlayPark Pointe, Garvin Park and other Augusta Parks
  

PlayPark Pointe on North Ohio Street near Augusta City Lake is a magical community built playground with castles, swings, and slides. It is a wonderful place for youngsters and their families.
Garvin Park (Washington Lane and Augusta Ave.) has baseball diamonds, stage, and covered shelters. Call 316-755-4510 for more information or to reserve shelters.