Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hinesville

"This six-mile trail is located only 20 minutes away from downtown Savannah in the community of Pooler. The trail surrounds a picturesque lake and the entire park is both bike and dog friendly. There is even a disc golf course on the premises!"

"The garden planted in 1880, when the owner H.B Miller planted Japanese Timber Plants, and in 1915, a bamboo grove was planted. The site was purchased in 1919 by Barbour Lathrop and leased to the United States Department of Agriculture. The Gardens are believed to have the largest Bamboo collection in the USA, that is open to the public."

"The Savannah-Ogeechee Barge Canal is a historic canal that begins with a tidal lock at the Savannah River and continues for more than 16 miles through four lift locks, eventually making its way to another tidal lock at the Ogeechee River. Visitors can view the final lock at the Ogeechee Canal and Museum, located on Highway 204 just outside of Savannah. The site features more than five miles of hiking trails that wind by the Ogeechee River, 200 acres of swamp and woodland, and a museum and nature center that feature exhibits on the canal's history, archeology, birding and other local attractions."

"This museum, located a few miles southwest of Savannah, explores the history of the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal – built in the mid-19th century to stimulate Savannah’s export trade – and the natural history of the surrounding area. The site as a whole comprises a half-mile section of restored canal, with brickwork and locks, and 200 acres of swamp and woodland with several miles of nature trails. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm."

"Located just off of highway 204 a few miles west of 1-95, the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal is a great place to take a peaceful stroll off the beaten path. The canal was constructed back in 1831 to connect the Savannah and Ogeechee rivers. Today, the hiking trails in the area are traversed by people daily."