Aiken Guidebook
Food scene
Old-world Northern Italian cuisine is offered in a Victorian mansion with a homey interior.
23 locals recommend
Casa Bella
120 Chesterfield St SOld-world Northern Italian cuisine is offered in a Victorian mansion with a homey interior.
The Alley has live music on Thursday evenings and features the following bars and restaurants:
- Whiskey Alley (a personal favorite!)
- Takosushi (a personal favorite!)
- Alley Downtown Tap Room
- Mellow Mushroom
17 locals recommend
The Alley Southwest
The Alley SouthwestThe Alley has live music on Thursday evenings and features the following bars and restaurants:
- Whiskey Alley (a personal favorite!)
- Takosushi (a personal favorite!)
- Alley Downtown Tap Room
- Mellow Mushroom
A sophisticated, yet informal glamour amidst America's storied thoroughbred country. Whether you’re enjoying Southern breezes poolside, the cozy club setting of our lobby or relaxing in our dining room, rest assured that your meal is memorable and your service is prompt and cheerful.
50 locals recommend
The Willcox Hotel
100 Colleton Ave SWA sophisticated, yet informal glamour amidst America's storied thoroughbred country. Whether you’re enjoying Southern breezes poolside, the cozy club setting of our lobby or relaxing in our dining room, rest assured that your meal is memorable and your service is prompt and cheerful.
Sightseeing
Learn about historic Aiken on a trolley tour around town. It's only offered on Saturdays at 10am and requires reservations to be made in advance.
Trolley Tour
406 Park Ave SELearn about historic Aiken on a trolley tour around town. It's only offered on Saturdays at 10am and requires reservations to be made in advance.
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum
135 Dupree PlLocated in the heart of Aiken, South Carolina, the Hitchcock Woods is one of the largest urban forests in the nation. With 2,100 acres of forestland and 70 miles of sandy trails, the Woods are a haven for hikers, equestrians, dog walkers, runners, bird watchers and nature lovers and history buffs.
70 locals recommend
Hitchcock Woods
Located in the heart of Aiken, South Carolina, the Hitchcock Woods is one of the largest urban forests in the nation. With 2,100 acres of forestland and 70 miles of sandy trails, the Woods are a haven for hikers, equestrians, dog walkers, runners, bird watchers and nature lovers and history buffs.
Boyd Pond Park, often referred to as Aiken County's hidden Jewel, is located at 340 Boyd Pond Road in Aiken, SC. Boyd Pond is known for its 30-acre pond, but also has softball fields, a soccer complex, 2-mile hiking trail, multiple mountain bike trails, fishing pier, boardwalk, boat ramp, multiple rent-able picnic shelters, outdoor basketball court, sand volleyball court, playground and observatory.
In 2016, an 18-hole disc golf course was added to the former Par 3 golf course area. The course features turf tee pads, practice basket, picnic area, and a course designed for all skill levels of play. Picnic Tables, benches, and grills are spread throughout the park, which offer great views of Boyd Pond and the beautiful natural environment around it.
Boyd Pond Park
340 Boyd Pond RdBoyd Pond Park, often referred to as Aiken County's hidden Jewel, is located at 340 Boyd Pond Road in Aiken, SC. Boyd Pond is known for its 30-acre pond, but also has softball fields, a soccer complex, 2-mile hiking trail, multiple mountain bike trails, fishing pier, boardwalk, boat ramp, multiple rent-able picnic shelters, outdoor basketball court, sand volleyball court, playground and observatory.
In 2016, an 18-hole disc golf course was added to the former Par 3 golf course area. The course features turf tee pads, practice basket, picnic area, and a course designed for all skill levels of play. Picnic Tables, benches, and grills are spread throughout the park, which offer great views of Boyd Pond and the beautiful natural environment around it.