Last Modified: February 1, 2026

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East Side Neighborhood Guide

Where The Kennebec Meets Your Commute

🧭Generally defined as the area: everything east of the Kennebec River, roughly from the Cony Circle rotary up through Riggs Brook and stretching out to Civic Center Drive and beyond

📌Best known for: Cony High School pride and actual driveways

👕You'll fit in if: you mow your lawn regularly on Saturdays

👍Locals live here because: you get space and can avoid the Western Avenue traffic nightmare

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: bridge backups every time there's a home game

The general vibe is: suburban Augusta with functional garages

Pros & Cons of East Side

East Side strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyPeaceful & QuietGreen SpaceOutdoor Recreation

East Side tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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East Side Neighborhood DNA

families who want yards without leaving town

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Some of the East Side hotspots include: Mount Hope Cemetery, East Side Boat Landing, and St. Mary's Catholic Church.
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Moving to East Side - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Augusta or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Augusta guide for the big-picture view — or compare East Side against other parts of the city in our Augusta neighborhood guide.