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GOLF ...... 17

LAKE LIFE ...... 19

Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Columbia County is the FOR THE neighbor of Augusta where the beautiful outdoors ...... creates an abundance of recreation. FAMILY 25

WELLNESS ...... 26 Location Distances ATLANTA To Columbia County COLUMBIA (Approximate Distances) HISTORIC COUNTY ATTRACTIONS ...... 27 Atlanta, GA 140 Miles Savannah, GA 150 Miles PARKS & RENTAL savannah Charleston, SC 140 Miles FACILITIES ...... 29 Columbia, SC 80 Miles Greenville, SC 110 Miles EVENTS Hilton Head, SC 125 Miles CALENDAR ...... 31 Asheville, NC 185 Miles Charlotte, NC 150 Miles

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rom ne dining in a sophisticated atmosphere to casual fun at a local restaurant, Columbia County has it all. Dine around the globe – FJapanese,  ai, Cajun, Italian, French, Mexican – no passport required. Or enjoy some of the best Southern BBQ you’ll ever put in your mouth .

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AMERICAN SMALLCAKES CUPCAKERY COFFEE TOKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE GOURMET CUPCAKES BAKED DAILY UALITY & AFFORDABLE HIBACHI & SUSHI 4460 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 HARLEM JAVA HOUSE 362 FURYS FERRY RD. STE 4 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 & BIG DADDY’S BAR & GRILL COFFEE SHOPPE & LOUNGE IN THE HEART OF HARLEM 4534 WASHINGTON RD. STE 7 EVANS, GA 30809 AWARD WINNING BBQ & BABYBACKS YODER’S DAIRY BARN 211 N LOUISVILLE ST. STE A HARLEM, GA 30814 4045 JIMMIE DYESS PKWY. AUGUSTA, GA 30909 HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM AND SHAKES NAMASTE STREET FOOD 170 N LOUISVILLE ST. HARLEM, GA 30814 FIRST INDIAN STREET FOOD RESTAURANT IN THE AREA ROOTED COFFEEHOUSE 4272 WASHINGTON RD. SUITE 5A, EVANS GA 30809 CHICKEN FINGERS HANDCRAFTED FRESH COFFEE DRINKS & FOOD CHICKEN FINGERS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND FRIES SUGAR BOOGER 3116 WILLIAM FEW PKWY. #1 EVANS, GA 30809 4108 EVANS TO LOCKS RD. EVANS, GA 30809 FROZEN TREATS * EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH * PROTEIN SHAKES 4324 WASHINGTON RD. STE 102 EVANS, GA 30809 OTHER SUITE 10 CREATIVE LOWCOUNTRY CUISINE FINE DINING PALEO NUM YUMS 4446 WASHINGTON ROAD, STE 10 EVANS, GA 30907 BBQ HEALTHY PALEO MEAL PREP/ PLANNING, & GRAB AND GO CADWALLADERS 359 FURYS FERRY RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 FRENCH MARKET GRILLE WEST AMERICAN * FINE DINING * WINE AUTHENTIC CAJUN AND CREOLE DISHES EDMUND’S BBQ 106 DAVIS RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 360 FURYS FERRY RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 SERVING BARBEUE IN THE AUGUSTA AREA FOR 60+ YEARS 3935 WASHINGTON RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 CORK & FLAME PIZZA HULA DAWGS FINE DINING * TAPAS * WINE MARKET GOURMET HOT DAWGS, BURGERS, & MORE MOT’S BBQ 4414 EVANS TO LOCKS RD. EVANS, GA 30809 MONTE OLIVOS 5110 WRIGHTSBORO RD. GROVETOWN, GA 30814 PIT COOKED BARBEUE & CATERING HOMEMADE ITALIAN FOOD & NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA 3963 COLUMBIA RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 179 N. LOUISVILLE ST HARLEM, GA 30814 IRONWOOD TAVERN INTERNATIONAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA, BURGERS, & MORE SMOKESHOW BBQ TRUCK PIZZA CENTRAL ITALIAN CAFE 5117 WASHINGTON RD SUITE 1 EVANS, GA SOUTHERN STYLE BBQ PIZZA, ITALIAN, & SANDWICHES POLLARDS CORNER WEEKENDS ONLY AUGSBURG HAUS 526 N BELAIR RD. EVANS, FA 30809 AUTHENTIC, MADE FROM SCRATCH GERMAN FOOD THE ACORN RESTAURANT 4460 WASHINGTON RD. STE 17 EVANS, GA 30809 PIZZA JOINT AT RED OAK MANOR HAND TOSSED EAST COAST STYLE PIES HOMEMADE EVERYTHING BREAKFAST & BRUNCH CUCINA 503 4301 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 410 N LOUISVILLE ST. HARLEM, GA 30814 FRESH ITALIAN * CRAFT BEER * WINE SUNRISE GRILL 502 FURY’S FERRY ROAD, STE 503 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 ZACK’S OMELETS, WAFFLES, SOUPS, SALADS, CHILI, & MORE FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT 3830 WASHINGTON RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 IZUMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT SOUTHERN 4408 EVANS TO LOCKS RD. EVANS, GA 30809 SUSHI * HIBACHI * BAR THAT FLIPPIN EGG 4368 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 GOOLSBYS FROG & THE HEN MARKET & EATERY BREAKFAST * LUNCH DOWN HOME COOKING ORGANIC, ALL NATURAL, ANTIBIOTIC & HORMONE FREE 4466 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 LAZIZA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4460 WASHINGTON RD STE 9 EVANS, GA 30809 466 FLOWING WELLS RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 FRESH, HEALTHY, & DELICIOUS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE THE FLYING BISCUIT 4272 WASHINGTON RD. STE 8A EVANS, GA 30809 WIFESAVER RESTAURANTS SOUTHERN INSPIRED BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, & LUNCH FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN & BANANA PUDDING BAKERIES & 3118 WILLIAM FEW PARKWAY, UNIT 9 EVANS, GA 30809 MAI THAI 5123 WRIGHTSBORO RD. GROVETOWN, GA 30813 & THAI FOOD 1100 FURYS FERRY RD. EVANS, GA 30809 SWEET TREATS RUTH’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 4272 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 SOUTHERN HOME COOKING LIKE GRANDMA MAKES IT A PIECE OF CAKE BAKERY 3843 WASHINGTON RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 PHO BAC SOUTHWESTERN CUSTOM CAKES & BAKED GOODS AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE CUISINE 4015 WASHINGTON RD. STE C2 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 4300 TOWNE CENTRE DR. EVANS, GA 30809 DIABLO’S SOUTHWEST GRILL BURGERS FRESH, FAST CASUAL, SOUTHWESTERN STYLE BELAIR DONUTS SHISHKEBAB 4036 GATEWAY BLVD. STE 1 GROVETOWN, GA 30813 FRESH, HAND CUT DONUTS & COFFEE CORNER GREEK, MEDITERRANEAN, MIDDLE EASTERN, & TURKISH 610 MULLINS COLONY DR. EVANS, GA 30809 4045 JIMMIE DYESS PKWY. AUGUSTA, GA 30909 FARMHAUS BURGER GOURMET BURGERS & FRIES, SALADS, & MILKSHAKES! 648 N BELAIR RD. EVANS, GA 30809 466 FLOWING WELLS RD. STE 1 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 DELIGHTFUL BITES TAJ OF INDIA STEAK & SEAFOOD CAKES * COOKIES * FRENCH MACAROONS & MORE AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE 3801 WASHINGTON R. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 GARY’S HAMBURGERS FRESH HANDMADE BURGERS 502 7 FURYS FERRY RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 RHINEHARTS OYSTER BAR LIL’ DUTCH BAKERY 3909 WASHINGTON RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 FRIED SHRIMP, RAW OYSTERS, ALASKAN SNOW CRAB LEGS TAKOSUSHI 305 N BELAIR RD. EVANS, GA 30809 CAKES * CUPCAKES * COOKIES * SWEET TREATS * BREAD CREATIVE SUSHI * SOUTHWESTERN 3830 WASHINGTON RD SUITE 5 MARTINEZ, GA OLDE TIME BURGERS BURGERS, DOGS, & CHICKEN WINGS 1202 TOWN PARK LN. EVANS, GA 30809 TBONZ PELICAN’S SNOWBALLS 701 DEVIKA DRIVE GROVETOWN, GEORGIA 30813 STEAKS, SANDWICHES, SALADS, AND MORE NEW ORLEANS STYLE SHAVED ICE SNOBALLS 601 N. BELAIR SUARE EVANS, GA 30809 101 E ROBINSON AVE. GROVETOWN, GA 30810

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DOCTOR BOB’S BEARD TONIC HANDCRAFTED 100% NATURAL BEARD & KINGS CREEK APPAREL SKIN CARE AVAILABLE AT ESCAPE OUTDOORS AVAILABLE AT OLDE kingscreekapparel.com TYME BARBER drbobstonic.com

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SUPPORT LOCAL APPAREL THE IVY BOUTIUE & GIFTS HOME DECOR & GIFTS BUBBLES OR NOT DIVING WOMEN’S CLOTHING * GIFTS DIVE SHOP BARDOT BOUTIUE 536 GRAND SLAM DR. EVANS, GA 30809 4P STUDIO 211 N LOUISVILLE ST. HARLEM, GA 30814 WOMEN’S CLOTHING CUSTOM FRAMING AND ART GALLERY 364 FURY’S FERRY RD. STE 2 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 THE PEPPY POPPY CHAIN REACTION BICYCLES 3927 ROBERTS RD. AUGUSTA, GA 30907 WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S CLOTHING * GIFTS BICYCLE SHOP BRITTANY BOUTIUE 4272 WASHINGTON RD. STE. 4 EVANS, GA 30809 CAUSAL FURNITURE OF AUGUSTA 4407 EVANS TO LOCKS RD. EVANS, GA 30809 WOMEN’S CLOTHING 4972 STEINER WAY GROVETOWN, GA 30813 OUTDOOR FURNITURE STORE 403 FURYS FERRY RD. STE. 114 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 ESCAPE OUTDOORS 3725 WASHINGTON RD. AUGUSTA, GA 30907 THE SWANK COMPANY OUTDOOR APPAREL * SPORTING GOODS CHARM HOUSE BOUTIUE WOMEN’S CLOTHING CONSIGN DESIGN 4275 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 WOMEN’S CLOTHING 403 FURYS FERRY RD. MARTINEZ, GA UPSCALE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 403 FURYS FERRY RD. STE. 100 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 SOUTHERN MOON OUTFITTERS 318 BASTON RD. #102 AUGUSTA, GA 30907 CONLEY SPORTS & APPAREL ANTI UES KAYAK SHOP CUDOS2U 3905 ROBERTS RD. UNIT B MARTINEZ, GA 30907 SPORTSWEAR LAZAR’S ANTIUES HOME DECOR & GIFTS 337 SOUTH BELAIR RD. AUGUSTA, GA 30907 487 FLOWING WELLS RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 THE BICYCLE PEDDLER 400 TOWN PARK BOULEVARD, EVANS, GEORGIA 30809 GENESIS L.A.W OUTFITTERS BICYCLE SHOP * BICYCLE RENTALS ROMANTIC FARM HOUSE 3300 EVANS TO LOCKS RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 MEN & WOMEN’S CLOTHING 218 BOBBY JONES EXPY. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 DECORATOR’S OUTLET & INTERIORS 3830 WASHINGTON RD STE 27 MARTINEZ, GA 30907 HOME DECOR RUSTIC VIBES 3855 WASHINGTON RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 SPECIALTY ITEMS HIPPY CHICK BOUTIUE & GIFTS 4490 WASHINGTON RD. STE 6 EVANS, GA 30809 WOMEN’S CLOTHING BEHIND SOUTHERN BRANCHES FINAL CUT MARCELLAS VERDERY STREET HARLEM, GA 30814 SOUTHERN BRANCHES CLEARANCE WAREHOUSE FOR HIGH END BRANDS FINE CIGARS AND TOBACCOS 191 N. LOUISVILLE ST. HARLEM, GA 30804 500 FURYS FERRY RD. EVANS, GA 30907 5121 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 LOW COUNTRY CLOTHIER MEN’S CLOTHING SPIRITS GREENBRIER NURSERY & GIFTS PEACEFUL APOTHECARY 426 FURYS FERRY RD. STE. 2 MARTINEZ, GA 30907M GARDEN CENTER * GIFT SHOP * HOME DECOR HOLISTIC HERBAL REMEDIES 3909 1/2 WASHINGTON RD. MARTINEX, GA 30907 POSH TOTS CORK & FLAME 4749 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 WORLD CLASS WINE MARKET CHILDREN’S CLOTHING MISH MASH INTERIORS & GIFTS TOP SHELF CIGARS 403 FURYS FERRY RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 4414 EVANS TO LOCKS RD. EVANS, GA 30809 HOME DECOR * GIFTS PREMIUM HAND ROLLED CIGARS 3957 COLUMBIA RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 SHELVIE JEAN TIP TOP TAPS 536 GRAND SLAM DR. EVANS, GA WOMEN’S CLOTHING * GIFTS GROWLERS * COLD BREW COFFEE * CRAFT BEER 4317 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 SOUTHERN LANDSCAPING 3118 6 WILLIAM FEW PKWY. EVANS, GA 30809 GARDEN & GIFTS THE BOUTIUE AT BLUSH TOAST WINE AND BEVERAGE GARDEN CENTER * GIFT SHOP * HOME DECOR WOMEN’S CLOTHING AREA’S LARGEST WINE SELECTION* LIUOR * BEERS 4759 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 212 N LOUISVILLE ST. HARLEM, GA 30814 417 FURYS FERRY RD. MARTINEZ, GA 30907 THE WICKER BARN THE FAN ZONE WOODY’S OUTDOOR FURNITURE STORE SPORTSWEAR BEER * WINE * SPIRITS 3910 WASHINGTON RD. AUGUSTA, GA 30907 4460 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 5121 WASHINGTON RD. EVANS, GA 30809 S 9 PORTING GOODS 10 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY V I S I T C O L U M B I A C O U N T Y G A . C O M || (866) 391-7677 11. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES || (706) 860-8223 * 4087 JIMMIE DYESS PARKWAY Pool, continental breakfast

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11 HARL 12 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY V I S I T C O L U M B I A C O U N T Y G A . C O M || (866) 391-7677 olumbia County, Georgia is recognized nationally as one of the top places in the United States to live and work. With an abundance of natural resources and excellent parks and facilities, Cit’s no wonder the county is also listed as one of the healthiest places to live in the state of Georgia. With a growing list of high pro le events taking place at venues around the county, Augusta’s neighbor to the west is also becoming known as a premier destination for sports competition and outdoor activities.

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n 1845 the Augusta Canal Paddle sports are one of the fastest was built alongside the Savannah growing activities in Columbia HIKE & BIKE River for the purposes of providing County. Nowhere is this more visible I Mountain biking, hiking, and trail running are also very popular in Columbia County. e Bartram Trail, a well-groomed drinking water for the city of Augusta, than at Savannah Rapids Park. People with generating power for war-time industry, and kayaks, canoes, and Stand Up Paddle Boards trail with stunning views of Clark’s Hill Lake, is regularly teeming with two-wheel and two-feet acionados seeking an aerobic as a transportation route. Today, while still (SUP) are regularly seen leaving from the dock x. e intermediate-level trail oers several access points allowing users to go for a quick jaunt or take in a day’s adventure. serving its utilitarian purposes, the Canal is listed located near the Historic Canal Headgates. e most popular stretch of trail is the 15.5 mile segment between the US Army Corps’ West Dam Recreation Area and on the National Register of Historic Places and Access to the Canal is free, but if you need to Wildwood Park. More advanced riders will also enjoy the Keg Creek trail located across Washington Road from Wildwood is a major destination for recreational enthusiasts. rent equipment or prefer a guided tour, there are Park and/or the trails at Mistletoe State Park with its challenging climbs, creek crossings, and “rooty” and rocky terrain. Active souls looking for a place to paddle, pedal, several great options. e trip down the Canal or hike would do well to pay a visit. In the process, they oers beautiful scenery and is relatively easy. Paddlers may just learn a thing or two about the community’s with more experience may consider checking out the TRAILS & RENTALS rich history. Savannah River. However, due to inconsistent currents and water levels, this journey is not recommended for e most popular access point for the Canal is beginners. Savannah Rapids Park in Martinez, Georgia. e 33- acre facility, located just a few short miles from the Canoe and kayak rentals for the lake are available “town center” of Evans, is a signicant attraction for at Mistletoe State Park and kayak rentals are also Columbia County and a popular location for active available at Wildwood Park. Kayak and canoe rentals lifestyle participants. e park features stunning views, are oered on the Savannah River at Riverside Park unique historic facilities, and great activities for all and on the Augusta Canal at Savannah Rapids Park. experience levels. For general information on the Augusta Canal, contact (706) 868-3373.

Rental Information WILDWOOD PARK || (706) 541-0586 Miles of bike trails weave through and connect KEG CREEK TRAIL || sorbacsra.org Columbia County’s parks. Bike rentals are available Clarks Hill Marina | (706) 309-0046 at Bicycle Peddlar. || (706) 373-4519 BARTRAM TRAIL || sorbacsra.org Cole Watkins Kayak Tours | (706) 840-0433 Keg Creek Water Sports | (706) 339-0386 MISTLETOE STATE PARK || (706) 541-0321 Outdoor Augusta - Riverside | (706) 399-4037 SAVANNAH RAPIDS PARK/AUGUSTA CANAL || (706) 868-3373 Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental | (706) 832-5323 BLANCHARD WOODS || blanchardwoodsbmx.com || (706) 627-6405 15 16 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY V I S I T C O L U M B I A C O U N T Y G A . C O M || (866) 391-7677 e PDGA International Disc Golf Center is Mecca for the sport of disc golf and a must see for every disc golf enthusiast. It features a clubhouse with 2,700 sq. . of amenities, art, and disc golf attractions that will make your visit a unique experience. e clubhouse is home to the Ed Headrick (inventor of the Frisbee©) Memorial Museum, which showcases many Book A Tee Time Today historical items from the early days of the sport including the rst proto-type polehole and ying discs from the Frisbee pie Bartram Trail Golf Club (Evans) | (706) 210-4681 pan, to the Frisbee©, to today’s modern high tech golf discs. e IDGC also features the Disc Golf Hall of Fame, a tribute Gordon Lakes (Fort Gordon) | (706) 791-2433 to the individual legends of the sport’s past and present. A full service pro shop and helpful sta will oer you everything you need to play disc golf. Between rounds, grab a snack and relax at the Roddick tournament pavilion, or rest in the climate- controlled clubhouse while enjoying a video from the extensive PDGA media archives. With a state of the art training center, practice putting greens and three demanding championship caliber courses, the International Disc Golf center will challenge and improve every aspect of your game. || (706) 261-6342 || 3828 DOGWOOD LN. APPLING, GA

OTHER DISC GOLF COURSES PATRIOTS PARK (GROVETOWN) || (706) 863-7523 DOUBLE EAGLE DISC GOLF COURSE (FORT GORDON) || (706) 791-6433 17 18 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY V I S I T C O L U M B I A C O U N T Y G A . C O M || (866) 391-7677 CLARKS HILL LAKE J. STROM THURMOND LAKE

FISHING Ready to bait your hook, cast a line and catch a sh or two? Columbia County is home to the largest lake in Georgia, Clarks Hill Lake, and we just so happen to oer some of the best shing in the country. ere is no better place to ‘catch the big one’ than right here in Columbia County.

ABOUT THE LAKE Clarks Hill Lake (known to our South Carolina neighbors as Lake Strom urmond) is one of the largest reservoirs in the Southeast, boasting over 71,000 acres of pristine freshwater shoreline. Clarks Hill was created in 1951 when the Army Corp of Engineers completed a dam across the Savannah River as a ood-control project.

SPECIES While Clarks Hill Lake is known for its excellent Large Mouth and Striped Bass shing, other excellent game sh include Bluegill, Crappie, White Bass, Channel Catsh, Redbreast sunsh and Flathead Catsh.

WHERE TO FISH Fishing can be enjoyed by boat, kayak, canoe and from the shore at any of the numerous campgrounds or day use facilities.

19 20 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY V I S I T C O L U M B I A C O U N T Y G A . C O M || (866) 391-7677 Richard B. Russell Dam 72 Elberton 23 Mount Carmel Brad Dixen Rd. 22 Elberton Co. 24 81 Willington CLARKS HILL LAKE 25 Ft. Charlotte Rd. 26 21 18 J. STROM THURMOND LAKE 27 19

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Edgefield Co. 1 Visitor Center 25 Bobby Brown Park 29 McCormick Co. 79 221 2 Below Dam S.C. 26 Broad River 15 Bethany Church Rd. 30 3 Clarks Hill Park 28 Hesters Ferry 13 4 Scotts Ferry Ramp 31 Parway Ramp 31 12 Plum Branch 6 Modoc Ramp 32 Eddie Fletcher Memorial 32 9 Parksville 37 Cherokee 10 Dordon Creek Ramp 39 Clay Hill 33 34 11 20 Leroys Ferry 41 Holiday Park 21 Mt. Carmel Ramp 44 Raysville 22 Mt. Pleasant Ramp 51 Wildwood Park Lincolnton Ch. Ferry Rd. 220 10 23 Calhoun Falls Ramp 9 Parksville U.S. FOREST SERVICE 8 GEORGIA 8 Parksville Wayside Dbl. Branches Rd. 47 24 Morrahs Ramp 17 Long Cane Creek 7 27 Gill Point 18 Highway 28 Access Washington 29 Murry Creek Ramp 19 Little River uarry Lincoln Co. 220 Modoc 23 Wilkes Co. 34 Chamberlain Ferry Ramp Ashmore 35 6 35 Double Branched Ramp Additional State & County Ramps 378 Barden Rd. 220 3838 37 36 38 Leathersville Ramp 5 40 Amity CORPS CAMPGROUNDS 43 43 Big Hart Woodlawn 50 Keg Creek Ramp SOUTH CAROLINA 4 54 Lake Springs Ramp 39 57 55 West Dam 5 Modoc 49 56 Below Dam G.A. 12 Hawe Creek 48 Ridge Road 54 55 3 41 Clarks Hill 40 Strom Thurmond Dam COMMERCIAL MARINAS Leah 50 1 GEORGIA 52 53 56 2 4545 11 Plum Branch Yacht Club 36 Bussey Point 46 47 51 15 Savannah Lakes Marina 43 Big Hart 44 Pollards Corner 28 48 Thurmond Marina 46 Winfield 43 150 33 Soap Creek Marina 49 Ridge Road 43 Winfield 45 Raysville Marina 52 Petersburg 53 Tradewinds Marina 47 Edgefield Co. 43 104 U.S. ARMY PARK McDuffie Co. 78 221 57 Pointes West Army Resort Columbia Co. Appling STATE PARKS Exit 199 Exit 172 Exit 175 Exit 196 7 Hamilton Branch State Park A/B Martinez 14 Baker Creek State Park Exit 183 16 Hickory Knob State Park 30 Elijah Clark State Park 20 Evans 47 Mistletoe State Park Park Area Augusta Army Corps of Engineers * Map provided by the Army Corps of Engineers and State/County Line should be used for visual approximation only. 21 22 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY V I S I T C O L U M B I A C O U N T Y G A . C O M || (866) 391-7677 BIG HART CLAY HILL || (706) 359-7495 Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Picnic | Group Shelter Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Sanitary Disposal Station Fish Clearing | Playground | Beach| Restrooms Electrical Hookups | Drinking Water | Shower/Bath Courtesy Dock Fish Clearing

KEG CREEK RAMP BIG HART || (706) 595-8613 Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Restrooms Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Group Shelter Courtesy Dock Sanitary Disposal Station| Electrical Hookups | Drinking Water Beach | Playground Shower/Bath | Fish Clearing PARKS ACCESS LAKE SPRINGS County & State Boat Ramps Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Picnic | Group Shelter RAYSVILLE || (706) 595-6759 Fish Clearing & Pier | Playground | Hiking Trails Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Sanitary Disposal Station Beach| Restrooms | Courtesy Dock Electrical Hookups | Drinking Water | Shower/Bath MORRAHS RAMP Fish Clearing WILDWOOD PARK Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Picnic | Group Shelter WEST DAM (706) 541-0586 Fish Clearing & Pier | Playground | Hiking Trails Fee Required | Picnic | Group Shelter WINFIELD || (706) 541-0147 Beach| Restrooms | Courtesy Dock Playground | Hiking Trails Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Sanitary Disposal Station MISTLETOE STATE PARK (706) 541-0321 Beach| Restrooms Electrical Hookups | Drinking Water |Beach | Playground GILL POINT Shower/Bath Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Picnic | Group Shelter BELOW DAM GA Beach | Restrooms | Courtesy Dock Boat Ramp RIDGE ROAD || (706) 541-0282 Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Sanitary Disposal Station| MURRAY CREEK RAMP Electrical Hookups | Drinking Water | Beach Boat Ramp Playground | Shower/Bath | Fish Clearing

PARKWAY R AMP PETERSBURG || (706) 541-9464 Boat Ramp Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Group Shelter Sanitary Disposal Station| Electrical Hookups | Drinking CHAMBERLAIN FERRY RAMP Water | Beach | Playground | Hiking Trails | Shower/Bath Boat Ramp Fish Clearing DOUBLE BRANCHES Boat Ramp RENTALS CAMP Paddle Up CHEROKEE The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Picnic | Group Shelter ReserveUSA.com || (866) 391-7677 CLARKS HILL Fish Clearing | Playground | Beach| Restrooms (706) 309-0046 Courtesy Dock Boats LEATHERSVILLE RAMP BROAD RIVER || (706) 359-2053 KEG CREEK WATER SPORTS Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Sanitary Disposal Station Boat Ramp | Restrooms (706) 339-0386 Electrical Hookups | Drinking Water | Shower/Bath Jet Skis & Kayaks AMITY Fish Clearing MARINAS Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Picnic | Group Shelter MISTLETOE STATE PARK HESTERS FERRY || (706) 359-2746 Boat Life (706) 541-0321 Fish Clearing & Pier | Playground | Beach Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Sanitary Disposal Station Kayaks Restrooms | Courtesy Dock Electrical Hookups | Drinking Water | Shower Bath CLARKS HILL || (706) 309-0046 OUTDOOR AUGUSTA LITTLE RIVER GA BUSSEY POINT TRADEWINDS || (706) 541-1380 (706) 339-4037 Boat Ramp Canoes & Kayaks Fee Required | Boat Ramp | Drinking Water Shower/Bath

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FOR THE FAMILY ACTIVE CLIMBING FEATHERED FRIENDS FOREVER 643 S Old Belair Rd. Grovetown, GA 30813 612 Byrd Rd. Harlem, GA 30814 Indoor rock climbing and ninja center Nation’s largest parrot & tropical bird rescue (706) 922-1054 (706) 556-2424

ARTSY ME LEVEL UP GAME CENTER WELLNESS 4275 Washington Rd. Evans, GA 30809 3837 Martinez Blvd. Suite 1 Martinez, GA 30907 Walk-in, Paint-your-own pottery studio PS4, Xbox One, NES, N64, pool, air hockey, arcade, (706) 432-6396 Computers, & even some card & table top games. (706) 922-5867 AR WORKSHOP 3116 William Few Pkwy. Suite 2 Evans, GA 30809 MASTERMIND ESCAPE GAMES Boutique DIY workshop o ering hands-on classes for 3940 Washington Rd. Martinez, GA 30907 creating custom decor such as wood signs, canvas pillows, Solve puzzles, complete challenges, and decipher clues to and more. | (706) 817-4113 complete the mission and escape the room EVANS YOGA ROOM THE JENN SALON & DAY SPA (706)504-9706 4460 Washington Rd. Evans, GA 30809 4114 Evans to Locks Rd. Evans, GA 30809 ART AND SOUL 3850 Washington Rd. 4A Martinez, GA 30907 THE PLAYHOUSE BURN BOOT CAMP THE RETREAT SALON AND SPA Painting parties and classes | (706) 220-8654 4107 Riverwatch Parkway, Martinez, GA 30907 4490 Washington Rd. Evans, GA 30809 4246 Washington Rd. Evans, GA 30809 Indoor playground * Arcade * Paintball 953 Branch Ct. Grovetown, GA 30819 ENOPION THEATRE (706) 426-8493 TUSCANY ITALIAN SPA 3814 Commercial Ct. Martinez, GA 30907 ORANGE THEORY 608 Ponder Place Dr. Evans, GA 30809 Georgia’s only Bible theatre company o ering theatre PUTT-PUTT FUN CENTER 4274 Washington Rd. Evans, GA 30809 classes and faith based plays | (706) 771-7777 3763 Martinez Blvd. Augusta, GA 30907 VIDA SALON AND SPA Two 18-hole Putt Putt Golf Course , OH YEAH YOGA 1002 Williamsburg Way Evans, GA 30809 FORT GORDON Wet Zone , Bat Zone , Games, ® 412-2 Vaughn Rd. Martinez, GA 30907 Gordon Lanes Bowling Center Lazer Experience™ , Spin™ Zone GREENBRIER FITNESS 3rd Ave. #33200 Fort Gordon, GA (706) 868-0083 ™ PILATES ON RIVERWATCH 4534 Washington Rd. Evans, GA 30809 Hilltop Riding Stables 3557 River Watch Pkwy. Martinez, GA 30907 508 N. Range Rd. Fort Gordon, GA PELO UIN’S PERCH LLAMA TOURS ROSE BAY MEDI SPA e Signal Corp Museum (Ft. Gordon) 4344 Hardy McManus Rd. Evans, GA 30809 ROSEWATER SPA + WELLNESS 4090 Washington Rd. Martinez, GA 30907 504 Chamberlain Ave. Fort Gordon, GA Opportunity to see, pet and help train some of 620 Ponder Place Dr. Suite 1 Evans, GA 30809 Dinner eater our llamas. | (706) 339-9990 32100 3rd Ave. Fort Gordon, GA Bingo Palace STEEDS DAIRY FARM & 15500 Lane Ave. & 15th St. Fort Gordon, GA CORN MAIZE fortgordon.com (See Map on p. 26) 4634 Wrightsboro Rd. Grovetown, GA 30813 Five acre corn maze, petting zoo, hay rides, and more FULL CIRCLE FARM (706) 829-5334 (Text Only) 280 Full Circle Dr. Evans, GA 30809 Equestrian facility o ering English riding lessons XP GAMING LOUNGE (706) 650-0015 4536 Washington Rd. Suite 4, Evans, GA 30809 PS4’s, VR, Xbox 1’s, Wii U’s , and high-end gaming PC’s | (706) 426-8542 25 26 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY V I S I T C O L U M B I A C O U N T Y G A . C O M || (866) 391-7677 HISTORIC HARLEM When the rowdy citizens of Saw Dust, GA angered their quieter neighbors, they moved east one mile and founded Harlem in 1870, a town that, unlike Saw Dust, didn’t sell liquor. harlemga.org

SAVANNAH RAPIDS REGIONAL VISITORS’ INFORMATION CENTER Step into the original Lockkeeper’s Cottage of the Augusta Canal Headgates and the Savannah River. See a re-creation of the Lockkeeper’s bedroom and a pictorial history of Columbia County. e center oers informational brochures for the entire state of Georgia as well as the local region. 3350 Evans to Locks Rd. Martinez, GA || (706) 868-3373

KIOKEE BAPTIST CHURCH Georgia’s oldest continuing Baptist Church LAUREL AND HARDY MUSEUM e congregation became a Baptist church in the spring of Honors the greatest comedy pair in history – Stan Laurel and 1772, probably taking the name “Kiokee” aer the creek on Oliver Hardy – in the birthplace of Oliver Hardy, Harlem, Georgia. which it was located. Legend asserts that “kiokee” was a term See memorabilia, movie posters, and watch 8mm Laurel and Hardy common to both the Cherokee and the Creek Indians for movies in “Babe’s Bijou.” Come the rst Saturday in October for the GROVETOWN whom the Fall Line was a tribal border. It has been suggested Oliver Hardy Festival. 135 N. Louisville St. Harlem, GA MUSEUM that the creek system which is now known as Kiokee came to (706) 556-0401 Walk through the past, with many artifacts be so named in order to indicate that the water in the area was and photos of early pioneers. Also, see APPLING COURTHOUSE “sweet” or drinkable. progressive military paraphernalia. Built in 1812, the Appling Courthouse is the oldest 2520 Ray Owens Rd. Appling, GA || (706) 541-1086 Free; donations accepted. courthouse in Georgia still in use for court matters. 106 East Robinson Ave. Grovetown, GA 1956 Harlem Appling Rd. Appling, GA 706-868-6338 columbiacountyga.gov 27 28 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY CV OI S L I UT CM O B LI A U C M O B U I A N C T O Y UI T N S T H Y E G R A E . C O M || (866) 391-7677 COLUMBIA COUNTY PARKS & RENTAL FACILITIES

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BLANCHARD PARK LONNIE MORRIS SR PARK SAVANNAH RAPIDS PAVILION EUBANK BLANCHARD CENTER 4541 Dewey Dr. Martinez, GA 30907 1951 Appling Harlem Hwy. Appling, GA 30802 Playground, Tennis Courts, Athletic Fields Playground, Athletic Fields, Tennis Court 3300 Evans to Locks Rd, Martinez, GA 30907 6868 Cobbham Road Appling, GA 30802 BLANCHARD WOODS PARK MEMORIAL GARDENS Can accommodate groups from 12 - 500 Intimate venue 4600 Blanchard Woods Rd. Evans, GA 30809 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. Evans, GA 30809 BMX Tracks, Skate Park, Cross-Country Course, Playground, Splash Pad, Walking Path, Amphitheater Largest space is 7,400 sq.  . and can seat 350 Perfect for small parties, family reunions, weddings, Athletic Fields PATRIOTS PARK banquet style and 500 theater style and receptions EUCHEE CREEK GREENWAY 5445 Columbia Rd. Evans, GA 30809 Includes access to the observation deck Interior has the capacity of 75 seated guests Euchee Creek Trl. Grovetown, GA 30813 Athletic Fields, Tennis Courts, Gymnasium, Multiuse Trails Disc Golf Course Commercial kitchen available Outdoor covered pavilion can seat up to 28 EVANS TOWNE CENTER PARK REED CREEK NATURE PARK additional guests 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd. Evans, GA 30809 AND INTERPRETIVE CENTER Playground, Splash Pad, Dog Park, Lady A Pavilion 3820 Park Ln. Martinez, GA 30907 COLUMBIA COUNTY Science Center, Boardwalk Nature Trail, Garden EXHIBITION CENTER Let us help host your event! We o er assistance with GATEWAY PARK site selection, accommodations, welcome bags, itineraries, 212 Partnership Drive Grovetown, GA 30813 212 Partnership Dr. Grovetown, GA 30813 RIVERSIDE PARK local media, and program support, and more! Playground, Splash Pad, Walking Path 4331 Hardy McManus Rd. Evans, GA 30809 Athletic Fields, Dog Park, Tennis Courts, River Access, 15,600 sq.  . of trade show space, with large pre- GOODALE PARK Kayak Rentals function space 5207 Wrightsboro Rd. Grovetown, GA 30813 Athletic Fields, Dog Park, Tennis Courts, Playground SAVANNAH RAPIDS PARK ree break-out rooms Now Accepting Tourism 3300 Evans to Locks Rd. Evans, GA 30809 HARLEM PARK Augusta Canal, Multiuse Trails, Bike & Kayak Full size loading dock and 14  . roll-up door Sponsorship Applications 385 Church St. Harlem, 30814 Rentals, Pavilions Playground, Athletic Fields, Pavilions Other amenities: free parking, free WiFi and full WILDWOOD PARK Apply today to get the support you need to take LAKESIDE PARK service catering available 3780 Dogwood Ln. Appling, GA 30802 your event om good to great! 2000 Panther Way Evans, GA 30809 Lake, Boat Ramps, Disc Gold, Camping, Kayak & Athletic Fields, Tennis Courts, Playground Jet Ski Rentals Learn more at visitcolumbiacountyga.com 29 30 #CHOOSECOLUMBIACOUNTY CV OI S L I UT CM O B LI A U C M O B U I A N C T O Y UI T N S T H Y E G R A E . C O M || (866) 391-7677 COLUMBIA COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR

WINTER Lights of the South Christmas in Columbia County Evans on Ice American Cornhole Tournament

SPRING Border Classic Soccer Tournament Augusta National Women’s Amateur Big Bounce America Easter Egg Scramble Saturday Cinema Farmer’s Market POPS in the Park under Over Evans

SUMMER Rubber Duck Derby KidsFest Farmer’s Market BOOM in the Park Saturday Cinema

FALL Steed’s Dairy Oliver Hardy Festival Columbia County Fair Hispanic Festival Kiss Family Reunion Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat

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