The Newcomers Guide 2016 - Previously Titled the Move2

Pet Friendly Places
by Ed Peden
FAMILY
L
iving in Greater Augusta is very
rewarding for pet lovers. Our
area boasts numerous parks, hiking
trails, restaurants and businesses for
pets and their humans to socialize.
From the horses of Aiken to the
bird dogs of Waynesboro, we love
our animals. Here are a few places
we have found that are perfect for
spending time with your best friend.
In Aiken, sit outside and enjoy
a pint at the Aiken Brew Pub or hitch
up your horse outside the Pizza Joint.
In Downtown Augusta,
eat with your pet outside on a nice
day at Nacho Mama’s, Whiskey Bar
Kitchen, the Bees Knees, Mellow
Mushroom or the Pizza Joint.
Stillwater Tap Room is dog friendly
inside and out. Walking your dog
around Broad Street is a fun
experience, just remember to clean up
after them. On Saturdays,
attend the Augusta Market
on Riverwalk at 8th Street with your
pet. It is an open air market with
food, plants, great gifts and produce.
You’ll love the casual atmosphere.
Shopping with your pet is
welcomed at PetSmart, Lowes and
Cabellas.
Finally, there are a few great parks
for you to share with your animal and
even a few Dog Parks where you can
let your dog run free. Great places
to walk are the Canal Trail, either
from the downtown or Columbia
County entrances. The Greeneway
and Riverfront Park in North Augusta
are perfect for leash walking, so are
Lake Olmstead, and Riverwalk
in Augusta. Pendleton King
Park has a dog park that you can
utilize, as well as Evans Towne
Center Park. It’s fun to visit even
if you don’t have a dog. They are so
much fun to watch running, playing
and being free.
Hopefully, we have given you a
few good ideas to start to get out with
your pet. If you have any additions
to our list, please email us and let us
know info@themove2.com, we may
be able to include them on our next
edition. Until then, have a joyful
time with your sidekick, we’ll see you
at the dog park!
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