Sand Hills, GA

Augusta

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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

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Augusta State University, during your travels in Augusta. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Augusta State University
Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist liberal arts college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs.

Paine College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Paine College during your stay in Augusta.

Paine College
The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill featuring heritage architecture

The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill

Hike, bike and kayak along this scenic canal and learn about the historic role it played in the Industrial Revolution and the American Civil War.

The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
Augusta Imperial Theater featuring theater scenes

Augusta Imperial Theatre

Charlie Chaplin appeared here in 1918 and since then this historic theater has been an important venue for entertainment in Augusta.

Augusta Imperial Theatre
Augusta Museum of History

Augusta Museum of History

Follow the story of the Augusta region, from the early Native American settlements to present day, through comprehensive exhibits covering 12,000 years of history.

Augusta Museum of History

Augusta National Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Augusta at Augusta National Golf Club. You can seek out the bowling alleys while in the area.

Augusta National Golf Club

Other neighborhoods around Sand Hills

Really old railroad bridge

Summerville

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Located northwest of downtown Augusta, Summerville boasts a historic district with sights like the Augusta Arsenal and Partridge Inn, a still-operating historic hotel.

Summerville
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Forest Hills

If you're spending some time in Forest Hills, Newman Tennis Center and Christenberry Fieldhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Hills
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West Augusta

While West Augusta isn't home to many top sights, Augusta National Golf Club and Newman Tennis Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

West Augusta
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Harrisburg

When in Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Bell Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harrisburg
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Midtown

When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill and Meadow Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Midtown
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Highland Park

Highland Park might not have many top sights, but Christenberry Fieldhouse and Newman Tennis Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highland Park

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