8/7/2023 0 Comments Una mas aikenFor additional insider tips follow Nancy D. Have you had a chance to visit Aiken, South Carolina? Nancy Brown riding in Hitchcock Woods by Coker Springs.Ĭheck out the often over-looked Aiken Trolley Tour in Aiken. I’m glad I had a chance to discover Aiken. I also learned that Aiken was nominated for Best Small Town by Southern Living magazine. You can learn the back story at the Aiken County Historical Museum. I’ll bet you didn’t know the Hope Diamond lived in Aiken for awhile. Just outside of Aiken you can visit Palmetto Shooting Complex and the NWTF Museum in Edgefield and have lunch at Park Row Café. The entire city is lite with holiday lights. Come to Aiken for Joye in Aiken in the winter time. In the summer you should attend Hops n’ Hogs and in the fall you should attend Aiken’s Makin. In the spring you should attend Aiken Bluegrass Festival. READ Father's Day Travel Gift Guide Polo ponies play on historic Whitney Field. Someday I want to return for the blessing of the hounds. You can tell a lot about Aiken from visiting and watching a Steeplechase. The Aiken Standard will keep you posted on what’s happening in this small town. Looking for exciting night life? Head to the Alley every Thursday Night for Amp the Alley it’s the place to go for live music. If you are a museum lover, Aiken’s best museum is Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Looking for a little exercise, walk along the Aiken Arboretum Trail.Īfter a day of adventure, The Willcox is the best place to go for a spa treatment Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum. In Aiken, outdoor lovers will want to hike the Hitchcock Woods, bike throughout town and up and down Colleton Avenue, horseback ride through Hitchcock Woods, and walk around downtown. The Carriage House Inn is located downtown and is a good place to stay when you visit Aiken. The best vantage points for taking in a southern sunset are had by walking to the top of The Carriage House Inn rooftop, but you have to be a guest to access the roof. Carriage House Inn, circa 1872 photo © Nancy D. When you come to Aiken, get your picture taken on South Boundary. This custom tour lets you peek over the walls and look into Aiken’s storied past.ĭid you know that Aiken is known for polo? Plan a visit to Aiken in the fall. Take a horse-drawn carriage drive with Aiken Classic Carriage. Seeing a lot of horses around town? Aiken is best known for being an equestrian community. The Willcox is also a great place for Sunday Brunch and if you want to rub shoulders with equestrians, I’m told the horsey set gathers at The Willcox on Tuesday nights. For an expensive, yet quality meal, go to Prime, Malia’s, Casa Bella or The Willcox. The Aiken Brewing Company is the spot for late night dining with plenty of good beer. READ 7 Healthy Travel Snacks from the Fancy Food Show I ordered the chicken burrito – tasty, filling and bargain priced. Looking for cheap food in Aiken? Go to Una Mas Taqueria. The folks at Aiken Polo Club couldn’t be more friendly. Polo, the sport of kings, has been played on historic Whitney Field since 1882. The best place to go for coffee & a breakfast treat is The Track Kitchen after a polo match at Whitney Polo Field. For lunch or dinner, go to Betsy’s on the Corner, order the hot palmetto with pita chips, a grilled sandwich and a chocolate malt! If you are looking for typical Southern food, I recommend breakfast at What’s Cookin, order a “biscuit with” scrambled eggs and cheese or bologna with grits. Biscuit and grits at What’s Cookin’ Photo © Nancy D. Museums are wonderful, but if you are traveling with kids, you’ll want to visit The Spray Ground at Citizens Park. This fascinating car tour covers 55 points of interest including The Willcox Hotel, Joye Cottage and Hopeland Gardens, among others. The best way to get an understanding of Aiken is to take a historic tour with Tailored Tours of Aiken. If this is a romantic trip, I recommend South Boundary Ave for kissing with a view. It’s a wonderful place to walk, hike or take a horseback ride. At 2,200 acres, Hitchcock Woods is the nations largest urban forest and is owned by the Hitchcock Foundation. When I want to escape the crowds or tourists, my favorite place to visit is Hitchcock Woods. Amp the Alley is a live music event in The Alley. When I have a visitor from out of town, the first place they want to see is Hopelands Gardens, also home to Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, but I also take them to The Alley– for a more local, authentic experience.
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