"Augusta, Georgia". What comes to mind when you say that?

Augusta is Georgia's second oldest city and offers more than just early-spring blooms and the lush fairways that are televised on ESPN and the Golf Channel.

The scenic Riverwalk is the ideal location for a visitor to begin a tour. This picturesque garden walk meanders along the Savannah River-front. Across the street is the Augusta Museum of History which houses a number of significant artifacts. For example, James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, donated a performing outfit. Brown who grew up in Augusta, is also honored with a statue in James Brown Plaza, between 8th and 9th Streets.

Another historical site is the boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson lived in a number of cities but Augusta can say he lived here the longest, from 1860 to 1870 while his father served as a minister of the First Presbyterian Church. The Augusta Canal is another site to see. Come out and enjoy the spectacular view from a canoe or tour boat. Regularly scheduled tours of the Augusta Canal are offered aboard the "Henry Cumming" and the "William Phillips". Both boats are replicas of vessels once used to haul cargo along the canal and Savannah River during the 19th century.

The Botanical Gardens are a must see. Located inside the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame along Reynolds Street and within walking distance from the Riverwalk is the Botanical Gardens. Their beauty is unsurpassed. Many more adventures await you in Augusta. I will be sure to list more as time allows. Until then...enjoy!