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Augusta Canal National Heritage AreaTouring the Augusta Canal
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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Do you take credit cards?

Visa and MasterCard (No American Express or Discover) and cash and check.

Do you serve food on the tour boat or can we bring refreshments?  

There is no food or beverage service on the tour boats. Soft drinks and snacks are available in the Interpretive Center gift shop and you may bring aboard your own refreshments, if desired.

Is there a restaurant at the Interpretive Center?

There is a independently operated sandwich shop next-door serving lunch Monday-Friday.

Are the boats covered?

No. Dress for the weather. Loaner umbrellas are on board.

Are we going on the River?

No. The Augusta Canal gets its water from the Savannah River, but it is a man-made channel, not a river. The tour boats do not go onto the river.

How long is the Canal?

The first level is about 7 miles long. The second and third levels are  approximately 3 miles.

What else can we do while visiting Augusta?

Augusta and surrounding areas offer may cultural, historic and outdoor activities including the Riverwalk, art and history museums and the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Contact Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau for full info at 706-823-6600 or www.augustaga.org

Ocracoke Inlet was one of the most heavily traveled inlets in the 1700s.  

Did You Know?
In the 1700s, Ocracoke Inlet was one of the busiest inlets in the East. It was one of the few navigable waterways for ships accessing inland ports such as Elizabeth City, Edenton or New Bern. It was here that Blackbeard the pirate found the inlet's heavy shipping traffic ripe for easy pickings.

Last Updated: August 09, 2006 at 11:54 EST