Richmond Hill - Augusta, GA

The history of Richmond Hill began in 1736 when British General James Oglethorpe established its settlement. Built on the leveled inclines of the Savannah River, many people currently know the area as Summerville, Augusta. From 1785 to 1795, Augusta was the state capital. Other significant historical events in the area include the Cotton Exchange of 1872 and Ezekiel Harris House of 1797.

Plan a visit to the Augusta Museum of History and learn all you can about the Ezekiel Harris House of 1797. Take a guided group tour around the Morris Museum of Art. On the second floor, visit the museum’s art galleries, where you will see many permanent art collections. At Pendleton King Park, residents observe Arbor Day with a 5K run and distribution of tree seedlings. In October, residents celebrate cultural musical entertainment at the Hispanic Festival.

For an elegant meal, book at table at Calvert's Restaurant and eat from their packed menu of fresh seafood, lamb, veal, duck and hand-cut steak.

For an upscale club, head on over to Surreal Live, where you can quietly enjoy a VIP experience from the friendly bartenders. On Friday nights, ladies can indulge in the 2-4-1 drink offer up until midnight. The large dance floor will have you dancing all night. Compete in a game of trivia on Monday nights at the comfortable little pub in the historic downtown area, Tipsey McStumbles. Listen to your favorite music on the online juke box, play darts or just sit back with a refreshing cocktail. Get your drinks faster from skilled bartenders at Club Velvet. If you prefer a mature party crowd, this is the place to be. You will never see anyone standing around. If you need a little entertainment, go to the Le Chat Noir Community Theater on the corner of Ellis and 8th. Relish in the improvisational comedy, burlesque shows, parties, musical plays and concerts.

For those who have to take public transportation, Richmond County Transit conveniently gets residents around the city, shuttling them to their jobs, schools and errands. Augusta Public Transit delivers wide-ranging public transportation services through Richmond County. Locals have access to nine fixed routes, making mobility easier in rural and suburban areas. Richmond Hill is a dream for those who don’t mind walking, especially around the historic district.

A bike-friendly city, Richmond Hill has enough biking lanes for its residents. Don’t expect to hail the American Taxi of Augusta on any street corner. You must call for pickup. Uber is not available. Augusta Riverfront, the most popular parking operator in town, offers low-priced and discounted parking. 23.34 miles of I-50 encircle most of the Augusta metro area and so residents have easy access to the highway.

Walk through the bird sanctuary and 64-acre Pendleton King Park with its diverse topography, which includes sand ridges, pine forests and marshes. The park hosts annual bark park events, cross-country races and disc golf tournaments. The bark park contains a small and large section for unleashed and leashed dogs.

With its large community center, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and athletic field, Doughty Park serves as an excellent hangout spot for locals. Ideal for meetings, family get-togethers and birthday parties, Minnick Park is the place to chill. Enjoy a good adult game of basketball and kids' playtime at the basketball court and outdoor playground.

The cost of living for the city is 5.2 percent less than the city average. The neighborhood gas average sits at 7.5 percent less than the national average. The price of a cup of coffee is 5.8 percent higher than the national average. In comparison, pizza is 8.9 percent higher than the national average and you would pay an average of $8 for beer at a local pub. The median rent for a one-bedroom home starts at $585 per month. You will pay $1.25 per one-way ride and $0.50 for a bus transfer on Richmond County Transit public transportation.

The largest shopping center in the area, Augusta Mall boasts H&M, American Eagle, Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, JCPenney, GNC, The Children's Place, Dillard's, Macy's and New York & Company. Enter shoe heaven at Goody Two Shoes, where you purchase two pairs of shoes at a discounted price.

Find some remarkable specialty jewelry and accessories at Charming Charlie. For an amazing boutique experience, head over to Soho for classy women's clothing. A hidden treasure, the Final Cut boutique sells bargain items that you cannot find anywhere else in Richmond Hill, from shoes to wedding gowns.

Augusta Farmers Market attracts locals with its fresh produce, homemade canned goods and seafood. Publix and Kroger receive a lot of grocery shoppers each day.