Explore the Augusta Canal

November 18th, 2020 by

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area During Autumn

Explore the Augusta Canal


Augusta Car Dealership Spotlights Premier Attraction

Mercedes-Benz of Augusta is proud to be a part of the community, which is why we are pleased to showcase our premier attractions, such as the Augusta Canal. This historic area brings joy to our loyal customers, tourists, and employees. See what this scenic area has to offer every season of the year.

Enhance your visit to the Augusta Canal in an all-new Mercedes-Benz from our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Augusta, GA. We have an impressive collection of spacious and stylish SUVs and sedans that offer the cargo room you need to make a trip to the Augusta Canal even more memorable.

The History of the Canal

Drive your new Mercedes-Benz to several access points of the Augusta Canal. This historic area features access at several trail points or at the Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill. Get ready for an entertaining and educational experience exploring this historic area that was built in 1845. The Augusta Canal originated as a source of transportation, water, and power and initiated industrial growth as factories began to build along the canal.

The canal, now, is a source of pride for the community. Featuring exhibits and artifacts that display the history of this historic area, the Enterprise Mill has been revived to house the National Heritage Discovery Center.

The Present-Day Canal

You’ll find plenty of opportunities for family fun when touring this historic area that was built on three levels. One level is located at the Headgates at Columbia County’s Savannah Rapids Park and stretches seven miles along the river. Tourists and residents alike love to walk and bike the trails that offer stunning scenic views.

The second and third levels of the Augusta Canal run through downtown with the second level branching toward the northeast and the third level heading northwest. Find walking and biking trails as well as Beaver Dam Creek for plenty of opportunities for fishing, picnics, kayaking, and canoeing.

The Augusta Canal is the perfect spot for guided boat tours and family day trips. The pet-friendly trails and parks allow four-legged friends to enjoy the warm weather activities all-year-round.

The Ultimate Day Trip

If you want to get to know the great outdoors, see wildlife and the wetlands, then a trip to the Augusta Canal is the perfect choice. The team at our Mercedes-Benz dealership is pleased to offer more details about community events and wetland and off-land activities that offer scenic views and breathtaking growth.

Our Mercedes-Benz dealership can also help you enhance your visit to the Augusta Canal. Stop in to see our collection of new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles that offer power, style, comfort, and luxury. You deserve to tour the area in style and we can provide you with a luxury SUV or sedan to do just that.

Contact us today to learn more about the new and used vehicles we have available at our Georgia Mercedes-Benz dealership.


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