Augusta Canal

Facing the locks on the Augusta canal at the Savannah River Rapids
Facing the locks on the Augusta canal at the Savannah River Rapids

Popular places to visit

This is Lake Olmstead Park , a beautiful little park in the heart of Augusta, GA. Several canals and bodies of water run to the lake, those waters eventually connect to the savannah river. Highly recommended when in AUGUSTA.

Lake Olmstead Park

After visiting Lake Olmstead Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Augusta.

Lake Olmstead Park
Home of Freeman Walker, outstanding citizen of early Georgia. Born in Virginia in 1780, he came to Richmond County in his youth and studied law. Freeman Walker, in 1826, deeded 70 acres of land to the United States Government to be used as an arsenal-the site now of the Junior College of Augusta. He reserved one acre as a family burial ground, known as the Walker Cemetery. He was the father of Maj. Gen. W. H. T. Walker, CSA. Admitted to the bar in 1802, he followed a life of public service; City Attorney for three years and Mayor of Augusta 1817-19, being the first to hold the city´s chief executive office under the name of Mayor, and Brigade Inspector of Gen. Valentine Walker´s brigade in 1813. He represented Richmond County in both branches of the State Legislature and represented Georgia in the U. S. Senate. His speech on the Missouri Compromise attracted nation-wide attention. He died in 1827 and is buried in the Walker Cemetery.

Augusta State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Augusta State University during your travels in Augusta. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Augusta State University

Topgolf

You can take time to visit Topgolf during your travels to Augusta.

Topgolf

The Clearing

The Clearing is just one of the places to see in Augusta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

The Clearing

Eisenhower Park

Eisenhower Park is just one of the places to see in Augusta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Eisenhower Park

Forest Hills Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Augusta at Forest Hills Golf Course. You can seek out the bowling alleys while in the area.

Forest Hills Golf Course

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