Redcliffe is one of the hidden gems of the CSRA. There are so many different things to enjoy here,…read moreand everyone can find something they love and a reason to keep coming back. There's a museum, house and grounds tour, natural trails, big fields for kids to run around in, and beautiful gardens to enjoy. The house tour was great and our guide was extremely knowledge. They did a fantastic job of striking a good line between not white washing history but also not painting all historical figures as purely evil people - that's a hard balance to achieve but they did it. The house is really a spectacular architectural achievement and you should absolutely do a tour if you come here. The library alone is worth the entry fee. There's also several original outbuildings which are even more unique since many of those are not preserved on other plantations. The nature trails and grounds are also great to just walk around in. Our kid had a great time running around, and we saw several birds of prey and even an owl!

It makes me sad that I had time only for a brief stopover. One has to drive down a dirt road to get…read moreto this, but it seemed quite worthwhile. A visitor center was open, though it was surrounded by what the park ranger called "garden spiders", which are not aggressive towards humans and whose bite, if provoked, is painful but not deadly. I've seen Australia-level spiders and lived to tell the tale, but these were definitely no joke; arachnophobes beware. The site includes a mansion, a cactus garden for some reason, and a variety of other buildings. Notably, the slave quarters housed extensive exhibitions. I'm not sure if this park was always so given the way history is treated in some parts of the south, but at least now it has a thorough historical take. I did not have time for the tour, but one can reasonably hope that whatever tour guide you get it will be worthwhile.

Well groomed gardens…read more Summer concerts in the park are great with good weather. The band was very good. They played some favorites and some of their own music. Every Monday at 6:30pm is a free concert. Check them out.

This complex includes a series of manicured greenery and waterways as well as some exhibitions…read morefocused on horse racing. Apparently a lot of very fast thoroughbreds came from around here. The grounds were quite pleasant, but I was surprised that many of the water features were not running or seemed not well maintained and rather sludgy. The place is named as a set of gardens, but I didn't see a ton of interesting plant life either. Nonetheless, it was a nice area, and it is free.

I went kayaking with 2 friends on July 3, and one of my friends rented a kayak from them. The whole…read moreexperience was great! The rental people go over the route and helped us get in the river. The lady that was working went above and beyond to accommodate us even though only one of us rented from them. She helped us get our 2 kayaks back(with the one rental) to the starting point. The route is about 6 miles. I definitely recommend this company if you want to go kayaking on the river

We've rented here several times, with groups from two people to ten and have always had a fantastic…read moreexperience. The staff is super knowledgeable about the area and always has great "hidden gem" tips to share. They are helpful and accommodating, you can tell they have a passion for the river and canal and want everyone to love it like they do!

Yet another wonderful Georgia State Park! Came it to camp for the weekend and ended up with a…read moregreat site right on the water. The park was very nice as were the facilities. The park staff were some of the best I have come across. They were super focused on letting us know what had changed in the park vs the map. She had a new map outlining all of the changes to the hiking trails due to storms over the past few years. The trails were well marked and easy to follow. The new beach trail didn't put you on the beach, but definitely near the water. Lots of elevation changes, so be ready for a moderate level hike.

We came here for the night hike which was lovely. Our naturalist, Barbara, was a delight who told…read morestories, described what we were doing every step of the way and surprised us with a special treat near the end of the hike. The rain kept us at bay until just before the hike so we didn't have extra time to explore the park but we will be back when in the area again.

This place serves as a nice backdrop for my wife's impromptu birthday photo shoot! There are…read morevarious backgrounds to choose from: buildings, water features, flowers & trees... and a big red barn!

the development of the Living History Park where school children witness history firsthand through…read moreliving exhibits and demonstrations of colonial life, The Living History Park serves citizens from a two state area (South Carolina and Georgia).26th Annual Colonial Times "A Day to Remember" fits the bill. Head on over to the augusta area and enjoy!

They state hours are 9am-4pm for walk up reservations. I arrived at 2pm on. Friday and nd the door…read morewas locked. However two younger teens and an older female teen went in and out several times, the first time I was literally outside the door and they walked right by me. No adults in sight. Very unprofessional and no way to run a business. Will stick to the Savanah rapids pavilion to actually get service.

We originally pull up and my husband goes to pay and do waivers. Because our little ones were so…read moresmall, they got to rid with us and we weren't forced to get a tandem which was nice. After paperwork, we were given life vests for the kids and brought to the edge of the river. We're then given tips on how to navigate, how long it'll take, good place to turn around if needed, and then we were helped into the water once on the kayak. I will admit I haven't kayaked ever, and only canoed when I was a preteen. It was safe to say your girl was rusty and completely inexperienced. Add a small child to your lap, and a mom was slightly terrified. We paddled along, albeit very slowly, and eventually we were close to the golf course. We also decided after we saw some people swimming on a bunch of little "sand bars" that it would make a great a pit stop too. My kids were happy to have some solid ground and the water felt really nice actually. We only went calf deep in the water, mostly the parts that were clear, but the people we saw were shoulder deep. I'm definitely not brave enough. In any case! We saw a bunch of turtles, tons of dragonflies, water bugs, a few birds (herons?), but no snakes or alligators/crocodiles thank goodness. We'd come back for sure! This place is definitely a hidden gem!

Clark Hill Recreational Area. Clark Hill, SC…read more What a relaxing park, not much of a beach however picnic areas and water access and only 20 minutes from Augusta.

Always fun making memories with family at the lake. And we love camping, swimming, and of course…read morefishing. Never fails that we have a blast.

Veterans only campground. A great stopping point if you are on the river. I recommend stopping for…read morea break on your pontoon boat. There is a picnic area and I saw several families enjoying the camp ground.

Points West Army Resort in Appalling. GA is a beautiful and scenic area with a lot of ammonites to…read moreaccommodate your camping, boating or outdoor cool-out. Also, a high end convention center on property. You can rent boats, cabins, cottages, RV slabs with complete hookups also, primitive camping (if your lucky enough to get one). I often visit to simply enjoy the views or unwind from a long work week