Explore Augusta’s historic Kentucky town streets and Ohio River waterfront from your confirmed shore exit. The Jenny Ann ferry is a separate local crossing, not a cruise landing assignment.
Augusta is an Ohio River town in Bracken County, Kentucky, not Augusta in Maine or Georgia. Confirm your ship’s actual landing, gangway or tender arrangements and permitted shore exit; the map is town-area orientation only.
💡 Pro move: The Jenny Ann ferry links Augusta, Kentucky with Boude’s Landing, one mile west of Higginsport, Ohio. Confirm current operation, category fare, cash/payment requirements, vehicle or passenger inclusions and the return departure at 606-756-3291 before planning a crossing. The city’s online prices are explicitly dated August 1, 2022, not a new 2026 tariff. Allow a generous return-to-ship buffer.
Confirm current sailings, the actual landing and shore access with your cruise line. American Queen Voyages has ceased operations and is not a current caller; historic operator names do not establish a present-day berth.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| American Queen Voyages / American Duchess | Augusta River Park levee, Riverside Drive📍 | Historic operator — not a current caller |
| Other river cruise lines | Augusta River Park levee📍 | Confirm actual sailing and shore access |
Plan Augusta’s town history and riverfront visits from your confirmed shore exit, with current access and return arrangements checked locally.
On September 27, 1862, Confederate raiders under Basil Duke fought Union Home Guards through Augusta's streets. A self-guided tour follows plaques along Riverside Drive and Main Street; guided two-hour tours ($10/person) are offered by Walking With History.
Book Civil War walking tours →The Augusta home of singer and actress Rosemary Clooney (aunt of George Clooney) is now a museum filled with her personal memorabilia, film costumes, and music career exhibits. Small, intimate, and genuinely charming.
Find Augusta cultural tours →John Baker began distilling on this site in 1798, making it one of Kentucky's oldest documented bourbon operations. The winery and distillery reproduce historic recipes, offer tastings, and have the largest and oldest wine cellar in the US — listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Find bourbon distillery tours →The oldest jail in Kentucky still standing on its original foundation, used as a lockup until the 1970s. Original cells and a jailer's rifle are preserved inside. Contact the tourism office in advance to arrange access.
Find Augusta history tours →The city records ferry service beginning April 2, 1798. Today the Jenny Ann links Augusta with Boude’s Landing on the Ohio bank, west of Higginsport. Confirm current operation, fares, payment, category inclusions and return departures before planning the side trip; a short crossing is not the whole shore excursion.
Find Ohio River ferry experiences →Augusta's compact riverfront grid is ideal for a self-guided stroll — the whole historic district fits in a leisurely 90-minute loop.
Explore permitted Main Street and Riverside Drive town routes after confirming your actual shore exit and current attraction access. Arrange transport when needed and return to your actual boarding point in time.
View the Ohio River waterfront and, if operating and accessible, the local ferry area. Follow permitted paths and keep the ship’s return deadline; no fixed walking time from an assigned cruise dock is promised.
Climate normals for Augusta, Kentucky, USA (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F / 5°C | 26°F / -3°C | 12 | 7:52 AM | 5:38 PM |
| Feb | 46°F / 8°C | 28°F / -2°C | 12 | 7:26 AM | 6:13 PM |
| Mar | 55°F / 13°C | 35°F / 2°C | 12 | 7:46 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Apr | 64°F / 18°C | 45°F / 7°C | 12 | 6:59 AM | 8:13 PM |
| May | 74°F / 23°C | 56°F / 13°C | 14 | 6:23 AM | 8:41 PM |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 13 | 6:10 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Jul | 85°F / 29°C | 68°F / 20°C | 14 | 6:23 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Aug | 84°F / 29°C | 67°F / 19°C | 12 | 6:50 AM | 8:29 PM |
| Sep | 80°F / 27°C | 62°F / 17°C | 8 | 7:18 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Oct | 68°F / 20°C | 51°F / 11°C | 10 | 7:45 AM | 6:56 PM |
| Nov | 54°F / 12°C | 37°F / 3°C | 9 | 7:19 AM | 5:21 PM |
| Dec | 47°F / 8°C | 33°F / 1°C | 10 | 7:47 AM | 5:15 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
Transport options from the pier — taxis, shuttles, transit passes, and whether ride-share apps work here.
Explore suitable town streets and the Ohio River waterfront after confirming your actual shore exit, attraction access and return time. Distances and mobility needs depend on your landing; no universal flat dock-to-town walk is promised.
The Jenny Ann ferry links Augusta, Kentucky with Boude’s Landing, one mile west of Higginsport, Ohio. Confirm current operation, category fare, cash/payment requirements, vehicle or passenger inclusions and the return departure at 606-756-3291 before planning a crossing. The city’s online prices are explicitly dated August 1, 2022, not a new 2026 tariff. Allow a generous return-to-ship buffer.
Uber operates in Augusta, KY, but availability in this very small town can be unpredictable. Useful if you need to get to Maysville (~16 miles) or another nearby town during your call.
No formal taxi stand at the dock. The Augusta/Bracken County Tourism Office (606-756-2183) can advise on any local car services available on ship days.
Other cruise ports within about 250 km.