Learn About Augusta
Experience Augusta, Georgia
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Hikers, cyclists, and runners regularly head for the Augusta Canal’s wide, level towpath,
once used by mules to pull canal boats to the Canal headgates. Additional trails into
wooded and urban areas add variety to the outdoor experience. Pick up a trail map
at the Augusta Canal Discovery Center.
Augusta Market at the River
Spend Saturday morning browsing through produce and baked goods from Augusta's River
Region. Shop for regionally crafted art, jewelry, home goods and more. Let the kids
run through the giant fountain. Stroll down to the Riverwalk stage and enjoy live
music and performances. And don't leave without trying the local cuisine from food
trucks and vendors!
Life in Downtown Augusta
Downtown Augusta offers festivals, many events to include concerts and performing
arts shows. Additionally, downtown has a plethora of restaurants, from causal to
a more exquisite and diverse experience for all taste palates.
Festival & Events Video
Foodie video
Public Art video
Savannah Rapids Park
This 33 acre park is home to the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and the Historic Augusta
Canal Headgates. This newly developed area overlooks the picturesque Reed Creek Falls
as it flows into the Historic Augusta Canal. Walkers and joggers love the pedestrian
bridge that begins the 7.5 mile trail that takes you all the way to Augusta. Or you
may simply chose to sit along the banks of Reed Creek and listen to the water rushing
past. Picnic pavilions offer shade and a covered area to stop and rest or eat lunch.
Take a look at the videos below to see a bit of what Savannah Rapids can offer.
Outdoors video
Paddling video
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Catch a glimpse of turtles, fish, marsh rabbits, an astonishing array of birds and
diverse botanical life along the miles of trails, boardwalks, and bridges through
Phinizy. See a list of trails and features here.
It is hard to come to Augusta and not #LoveAugusta.