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FOR PETS<br />
PET FRIENDLY PLACES<br />
BY ED PEDEN<br />
FAMILY<br />
LIVING IN GREATER AUGUSTA IS VERY REWARDING<br />
FOR PET LOVERS. From the horses of Aiken to the bird dogs<br />
of Waynesboro, we love our animals. Our area boasts numerous<br />
parks, hiking trails, restaurants and businesses for pets and their<br />
humans to socialize. Here are a few places we have found that are<br />
perfect for spending time with your best friend.<br />
In Aiken, sit outside and enjoy a pint at the Aiken Brew Pub or hitch up your horse<br />
outside the Pizza Joint.<br />
In Downtown Augusta, eat with your pet outside on a nice day at Nacho Mama’s,<br />
Whiskey Bar Kitchen, the Bees Knees, Mellow Mushroom or the Pizza Joint.<br />
Stillwater Tap Room and Metro are dog friendly inside and out. Walking your dog<br />
around Broad Street is a fun experience, just remember to clean up after them.<br />
On Saturdays, check out the Augusta Market on Riverwalk at 8th Street with your<br />
pet. It is an open air market with food, plants, great gifts and produce. You’ll love<br />
the casual atmosphere.<br />
Shopping with your pet is welcomed at downtown’s The Barkery, Artsy Me, and<br />
Gallery on the Row. Other Augusta area pet-friendly stores include Garden City<br />
Pet Store, Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply and Cabelas.<br />
Finally, there are a few great parks for you to share with your animal and even a few<br />
dog parks where you can let your dog run free. Great places to walk your pet on a<br />
leash are the Augusta Canal Trail (either from the downtown or Columbia County<br />
entrances), the Greeneway and Riverfront Park in North Augusta, Lake Olmstead,<br />
and Riverwalk in Augusta. Pendleton King Park has a dog park that you can utilize,<br />
as does Evans Towne Center Park. It’s fun to visit even if you don’t have a dog.<br />
They are so much fun to watch running, playing and being free.<br />
CHECK OUT OUR DOG PARK MAP<br />
at The<strong>NewcomersGuide</strong>.com.<br />
Hopefully, we have given you a few good ideas<br />
to start to get out with your pet. If you have any<br />
additions to our list, please email us and let us<br />
know info@The<strong>NewcomersGuide</strong>.com, we may be<br />
able to include them on our next edition. Until then,<br />
have a joyful time with your sidekick, we’ll see you<br />
at the dog park!<br />
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