Georgia Has One Of The Best Canal Cities In The U.S.
Georgia in certainly filled with all different types of beautiful landscapes. Yet, having a city with a breath-taking canal is not necessarily the first thing you would think of. However, a recent feature by Traveling Rauf, detailed the most beautiful waterways in the country. We’d like to add a Georgia canal to their list.
“One unique attraction you can’t find everywhere is canal cities in the US with waterways and waterbodies – towns connected by a network of waterways for transportation purposes.,” Traveling Rauf says.
These artificial waterways typically are spacious and deep enough to allow boats. They are often used for shipping. Commercial uses aside, in the right atmosphere, a canal is a relaxing excursion and a beautiful way to take in the unique charm of a city.
There are some scenic canal paths through America that have a lot to offer. You can enjoy a waterfront lunch in San Antonio, Texas. Or explore the jaw-dropping residential communities with Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
In Georgia, the Augusta Canal did not make the list of “13+ Picturesque & the Best Canal Cities in the US,” but here is why it should have.
The Augusta Canal Dates Back To 1845
At approximately 13 miles, perhaps the Augusta Canal is on the smaller side than those on the aforementioned list. However, it is fed by the Savannah River and initially was intended to be a source of water in 1845.
Today, this canal “is the only intact industrial canal in the American South in continuous use,” Augusta Canal states. You can hop on a Petersburg boat tour and enjoy an open-air informative ride to learn about 19th-century history. In addition, you’ll catch some wildlife, otters, and sometimes, an alligator.
What else can you do at the Augusta Canal? You can make an entire day of it. There’s hiking, cycling, canoeing, and kayaking. It’s quite common to see runners along the wide towpaths.
Lastly, the Augusta Canal offers an unforgettable Canal To Cloth Immersive Tour.
