Lake Olmstead - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hotels near Lake Olmstead

The Partridge Inn Augusta Curio Collection by Hilton

★★★★

2.53 km away from here

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6 Reviews

8.1

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Crowne Plaza Augusta North

★★★

2.78 km away from here

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8 Reviews

8.8

$130.73 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near Lake Olmstead

Attractions Near Lake Olmstead

Augusta Canal

1.04 km away from here

The Augusta Canal is an engineering masterpiece that has been delighting locals and visitors alike for over 150 years. Built in 1847 by slaves, the three-mile long waterway was originally used to power factories and mills. Today, the canal offers a variety of recreational activities including kayaking, boating and bird watching. Visitors can also explore historic sites still located along the canal's banks such as the Confederate Powder Works Ruins.

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Augusta Canal

1.61 km away from here

The Augusta Canal is a historic canal located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. The canal is fed by the Savannah River and passes through three levels in suburban and urban Augusta before the water returns to the river at various locations. It was devised to harness the water power at the fall line of the Savannah River to drive mills, to provide transportation of goods, and to provide a municipal water supply. It is the only canal in the US in continuous use for its original purposes of provi

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Augusta Canal Trail

1.77 km away from here

The Augusta Canal Trail offers outdoor lovers a peaceful respite to enjoy nature and get physical activity in the process. This trail is part of National Heritage Area, so it is rich with history, sights, and sounds from centuries past. It spans 8 miles from downtown Augusta to the Savannah River and all levels of fitness can find something enjoyable here as there are easy strolls along flat trails as well as more difficult areas full of rocks and other rolling terrain.

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Augusta National Golf Club

2.01 km away from here

Augusta National Golf Club sometimes referred to as Augusta or the National, is one of the most famous and exclusive golf clubs in the world. Augusta National was founded in 1932 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts on the 365-acre site of a former nursery called Fruitland. Jones sought to create a world-class winter golf course in his native state of Georgia.

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Butt Memorial Bridge

2.64 km away from here

The Butt Memorial Bridge is a historic bridge Built in 1950, this bridge originally connected the cities of Hephzibah and Augusta across Sweetwater Creek. It serves to honor World War I veteran Maj. William Humphreys Butt, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The steel truss arch bridge features an impressive 256 foot center span, which soars above the creek below tilting downwards at each end to create a stunning and picturesque scene.

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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

2.79 km away from here

The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is renowned for its incredible scenery and fascinating history. It was once used to power the city of Augusta's burgeoning industrial age as well as providing transportation by boat through the 32-mile length of the canal. Today, visitors enjoy walking along the paths beside the gentle flow of canal water and exploring old mill villages such as Whitehall and Graniteville. Along with guided trails, educational experiences and interpretative programs.

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Discover More Attractions in Richmond County, Home of Lake Olmstead

Richmond County

The county is named for Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond, a British politician and office-holder sympathetic to the cause of the American colonies. Richmond was also a first cousin to King George III.

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Location of Lake Olmstead

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