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Augusta Canal National Heritage AreaRailroad bridge crosses Augusta Canal
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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Operating Hours & Seasons

Augusta Canal Interpretive Center:

Regular Season (March- November) Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 pm., Sunday 1- 5:30 p.m.

One-hour boat tours Monday-Saturday, 10:00. 11:30, 1:30, 3:00; Sunday: 1:30, 3:00
Three-hour sunset tour (times vary by time of year): March - November. Call for schedule. 706-823-0440 ext. 4.

Winter Season  (December – February) Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 pm.

One-hour boat tours Monday-Saturday, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00

Headgates at Savannah Rapids Park: Year round, daily, daylight hours.

The ornamental flamboyant tree is covered in bright orange-red blossom when in bloom.  

Did You Know?
When the flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) is in bloom, a crown of blood-orange flowers covers the tree. Long, feathery leaves and large seed pods are other distinctive features of this tree.

Last Updated: August 11, 2006 at 08:58 EST