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.

Such a nice trail for walking, running or biking. Reminds me of Silver Comet Trail, how it goes…read morethrough the backyards of older neighborhoods. The spur down by the river was the trip's highlight. Quite lovely. This trail has all needed amenities... bathrooms, bike tire inflation stations, good signage, and nicely paved asphalt.

The greenway in runs right to the ritzy waterfront area, but there several miles of it. It is…read morepaved, and while on occasions it passes sports facilities or people's backyards, it is generally quite green. It is usually well-attended and I have not had any safety concerns; it certainly feels better than comparable areas on the other side of the river. There are plenty of bikers, but the trail is generally wide enough not to present any major issues of overcrowding. It's definitely a good way to get a taste of the environment without driving too far from the city.

Dear Friends, If…read moreyou want to make an educator happy try using the words free and learning opportunity in the same sentence. The Augusta Canal Discovery Center did just that on their annual Canal Day. I enjoyed it so much that I've returned three times since my Canal Day visit. The center celebrated their second canal day in April by creating a family friendly community event to show off the things that the center offers along with some fantastic performances. Canal Day offered free admission to their interactive exhibits where guest young and old could learn about the importance of the canal. I hadn't realized the significance of the canal until I started exploring. Augusta as we know it would be very different place if Henry Cummings had seen fit to use his intellect somewhere else in North America. After exploring the center, I snagged a discounted ticket on the Petersburg boat. Our facilitator was FANTASTIC!!! Even the littles were entertained with her knowledge and commentary. They also had fantastic performances that day. I didn't include a clip of the performers because I was so engrossed in their excerpt from their play, I completely forgot to record. I'm a sucker for kids showing off their talents. One of my former students performed and my smile was probably the biggest in the crowd. I'll always be in the front row cheering them on. Parents just know that once our kiddo, forever our kiddo. We love getting to see them blossom. I hope that Canal day continues to be an annual event. Until then, check them out. They offer several activities that include the following: Regular Admission: $6(adults), $4(senior/student ) or free with boat tour ticket. Civil War Tour: Call for more information Friday Music Cruise: $27( adults), $25 (senior/student/military). Saturday Music Tribute Tours: $27( adults), $25 (senior/student/military). Canal to Cloth Immersion Tour: $29 (adults), ($27senior/student/military). Group Suggestions for Tours: Have one person book your spots or agree to all book at the same time. The tours have a specific number of seats so you want to be sure everyone gets a spot in your group. Solo Suggestions: Prepare to make new friends and learn. The stigma of solo adventures is lessening and you'd be surprised how your friend circle grows by just getting out there. I would have met my friends Karin and Nikki without going on my solo adventures. Please share your story, reel or photo with me when you venture out to visit them. Wishing you much fun! Sincerely CSRA #augustacanal#canaltocloth#Augustacanaldiscoverycenter#exploringthecsra #augustageorgia #georgia #csra #yelpaugusta

The scope of the canal here is quite impressive and to me, reminiscent of the canal that runs into…read morethe heart of Washington DC, as this one is from around the same time and has a notable aesthetic similarity. This one doesn't go all the way to the mountains, but you could easily spend a day on it on foot, and biking and boating are options as well. The infrastructure was good, and multiple open bathrooms and water fountains were available. The paths were generally quite wide (as former towpaths) and had plenty of space for bikes and pedestrians to share, with a couple of interesting exceptions. I didn't do any tours, but I expect the history is worth pursuing.

It's a great way to spend the afternoon however. They use a lot of emulators. So if you want to…read morefind your favorite game you have to know which emulator to find figure out how to navigate it and hope they have what your looking for, then hopefully the controls are set properly. However if you like pinball they have plenty of machines. Old and new. They also have a few original cabinets. One last criticism is I wish you could buy half hour time slots. You can buy an all pass a 2 hour and an one hour. One hour seems like too little and 2 hours seems like too much sometimes. But over all good experience.

My coworkers and I went to check this place out during lunch, and it was AWESOME. There are a good…read morenumber of pinball machines and retro arcade games for US, y'all! I don't expect many kids to want to come in and have parties here because the games will look"old" to them, but US????? It's perfect and I want my next birthday party here. I played on the Stranger Things pinball, the Simpsons, and Super Mario. There are a few machines with multiple games, including one with over 15000 games on it. 10 dollars gives you an hour of play, and it's a perfect price for the nostalgia. They are expanding soon, so that's gloomy to be even more awesome! This is a new happy place for mature gamers, and I'm here for it!!!

Visited the museum during masters week. Opened ceremony…read morewith our own wonderful local jazz musician. Mr Bill Karp. Theme and performance. Augusta's Black Caddie A great educational reason to visit the museum. The story vividly reveals how augusta, augusta national, and golf have changed....evolved... The phrase that stays with me.. All players will be white All Caddie will be black Today, I don't see any black caddies at Augusta National tournaments. But The success of Tiger Woods has propelled the unbelievable success of Augusta National. I would enjoy seeing more black players I would I would like to play that course I would like to lower my handicap Good food and drink Thank you

Informative museum. It's small. Currently have a collection of beautiful quilts that are African…read moreAmerican inspired.

We took a short walk here after making a stop in Augusta during our road trip. I would say that the…read morestop was worth it as it was a very lovely stop to walk along the water and see the park and homes. Bottom line..nice gravel walking path along a groomed water and park area. Pros Nice scenic walking area Gravel walk path Areas to sit Bathrooms

74 degrees and everything closed? Not sure why. I understand it's seasonal but there at least 50…read morepeople there wondering why!

I needed to get fitted for my bow. Did a quick search and found that this was one of the closest…read morearchery shops in the area. It's a small shop, but it's not about the size, it's the quality of work. These guys seem to know what they're doing. It took maybe 10-15 minutes for me to leave ready to go shoot. The shop also cuts arrows if needed and will ship

Amazing route to go on a walk or bike ride. The trail runs parallel with the Savannah River, so the…read moreview is stunning and very peaceful. Been here few times and it can get pretty crowded during the late afternoon with people taking their evening stroll, runners, bikers. There is also a kayak renting area. I've seen groups rent out kayaks and leisurely make their way down the river. The park serves many recreational purposes, highly recommend checking it out. They have few rest rooms that are well kept and managed with even a medical emergency supply room incase of any incidents. The grounds are kept very clean too and lots of public parking available. Disclaimer, lots of nats flying around once weather warms up.

Good place to go walking and listen to music through your headphones. You will pass by all kinds of…read morepeople. You will also pass by some beautiful scenery. The only issue there seems to be even though the park has signs and provides bags to clean up after the pets. You have to watch carefully where you step along the way.