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Day Trip From Augusta: Washington, GA. – One Hour

This is a good one! Washington, GA. This small historic Georgia town has the largest number of antebellum homes in Georgia. The last count was more than 100. Day Trip…

Day Trip From Augusta: Washington, GA. - One Hour
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This is a good one! Washington, GA. This small historic Georgia town has the largest number of antebellum homes in Georgia. The last count was more than 100. Day Trip From Augusta: Washington, GA. - One Hour. I've been a few times, and it takes you back in time. Small town charm meter is over 100!

Washington was the first place in the United States named after U.S. President George Washington.  The town was incorporated in 1805.

Day Trip From Augusta: Washington, GA. - One Hour

One Saturday, when I was there, they had a car show on the square downtown. An art studio with original paintings was nearby, and an old hardware store over 150 years old. You could hear the old wood floor crankling as we walked through.

Also a few antique stores and restaurants, an ice cream parlor, and even a hotel that has been around since 1898, and yes, you can still stay there.  The Fitzpatrick Hotel is still open for business!

Tee has worked with KICKS 99 for over 24 years as Operations Manager and Program Director and is on-air each afternoon 3p-7p. When he’s not working, you’ll find him traveling the back roads, taking pictures, and searching for the next dive diner. Favorite place to visit? That’s easy. Folly Beach, SC. He’s usually there at least a few times a year. He lives in North Augusta and on Saturdays in the fall, you’ll find him cooking out and watching his Clemson Tigers. Tee likes to write about travel, Augusta local dive bars and diners and destinations in the Carolinas, as well as new business.