Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in east central Georgia interprets the August Canal story and its role in the development of the nation. Visitors can float past 200 years of Georgia history on a replica canal cargo boat, visit the award-winning Canal Interpretive Center in a restored textile mill, view the Confederate Powderworks chimney, or hike, bike or paddle along the historic waterway.

Canal Interpretive Center (1450 Greene Street, Augusta) from Interstate 20, Exit 200 Riverwatch Parkway:
Go left on Riverwatch approx. 5 miles to 13th Street. Then go right on 13th Street (0.1 mi.) to Greene Street, then right on Greene (0.3 mi.) to Enterprise Mill. The Canal Interpretive Center Entrance is on the West (far) side of Mill.

Headgates At Savannah Rapids Park (Terminus of Evan-to-Lock Road, Evans, Georgia) from I-20 Exit 200-Riverwatch Parkway
Go right on Riverwatch approx. 1 mile to the light at Stevens Creek Road. Go right on Stevens Creek, then 2 miles to 4-way stop on Evans-to-Lock Road. Turn right. Road ends at park entrance (0.8 mi.). Paved parking is available.