Vibrant Village ™

Are you a modern-day Huck Finn, in love with riverfront towns and colorful riverboats? Then Augusta, Ky (population 1,253, elevation 502, median home price $69,000) is just the place for you.

Historic riverfront towns often sparkle with a certain raffish allure. Maybe that's why wee Augusta, Kentucky's Ohio River setting is so darn appealing. Just ask actor George Clooney, who owns a home here. As did his aunt, Rosemary Clooney.

You can see Mr. Clooney's high school football jersey and other memorabilia at Aunt Rosemary's home where she came to retreat from her world-wide singing performances. Ms. Clooney's home is now open to the public and maintained as a nostalgia-filled salute to the famous singer.

The Clooney warm hospitality is so fitting—after all, one of Ms. Clooney's 1950's hits was Come On-my House.

Augusta's pretty setting was found to be perfect for another famous person—Mark Twain's Huck Finn. Disney used Augusta as the setting for their Huck Finn film. Today, Augusta proves a wonderful place for modern-day Huck Finns.

Lively conversations also bubble forth aboard one of the colorful stern wheeler river boats, and a goodly selection of eclectic dining  establishments make sure each modern Huck  has a happy tummy. Visitors will find dining at The Augusta General Store, the venerable Beehive Tavern overlooking the Ohio River, Parkview Country Inn and the Bravo Cafe.

Summertime brings the lively Riverfest Regatta & Art Festival (2010 dates:July 23- July 25) which showcases both art and river craft.

Augusta has woven riverside magic since the 1790's and she still does today. Vibrant Village gives Augusta the nod for their grace in preserving their exciting river town heritage while stepping forward with artful gusto.

For more information, contact: City of Augusta tourism