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Sightseeing
A great place to take a walk, have a picnic, take photos, or enjoy a summer concert.
63 locals recommend
Hopelands Gardens
135 Dupree PlA great place to take a walk, have a picnic, take photos, or enjoy a summer concert.
A great place for a walk/hike to enjoy the outdoors and clear your mind! One of the largest urban forests in the United States, Hitchcock Woods comprises about 2,000 acres that was once used for equestrian outings by wealthy northerners who wintered in Aiken.
70 locals recommend
Hitchcock Woods
A great place for a walk/hike to enjoy the outdoors and clear your mind! One of the largest urban forests in the United States, Hitchcock Woods comprises about 2,000 acres that was once used for equestrian outings by wealthy northerners who wintered in Aiken.
Spring and Fall events that are a great way to socialize and enjoy the races.
Aiken Steeplechase Association
528 Two Notch Rd SESpring and Fall events that are a great way to socialize and enjoy the races.
Citizens Park
651 Old Airport RdGreat park for sports, etc.
Great place to walk, picnic, play pickleball, tennis or basketball.
8 locals recommend
Odell Weeks Activity Center
1700 Whiskey RdGreat place to walk, picnic, play pickleball, tennis or basketball.
Not everyone coming to Aiken knows of our equestrian community and find that they would like to engage and participate. If you would like to go for a horse ride, Ashbrooke is recommended by an equestrian friend of ours and our guests have enjoyed their visits.
Ashbrooke Equestrian Center
5644 Eagle RdNot everyone coming to Aiken knows of our equestrian community and find that they would like to engage and participate. If you would like to go for a horse ride, Ashbrooke is recommended by an equestrian friend of ours and our guests have enjoyed their visits.
What a great way to relax and have a good time! Pack a picnic and feel the ground shake, as the horses and riders play polo!
11 locals recommend
Aiken Polo Club
420 Mead AveWhat a great way to relax and have a good time! Pack a picnic and feel the ground shake, as the horses and riders play polo!
Bruce's Field
931 Powderhouse Rd SEA great place to take in many of Aiken's equestrian events!
Take a day trip to the beach! Leave for the beach at 7:00 AM, Arrive at 9:30 AM. Head home at 4:00 PM and arrive back at the house at 6:30 PM for dinner!
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueTake a day trip to the beach! Leave for the beach at 7:00 AM, Arrive at 9:30 AM. Head home at 4:00 PM and arrive back at the house at 6:30 PM for dinner!
Audubon's Silver Bluff Center and Sanctuary
4542 Silver Bluff RdAnother local opportunity to enjoy nature.
A nice addition to your stroll and photos in Hopeland Gardens.
17 locals recommend
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum
135 Dupree PlA nice addition to your stroll and photos in Hopeland Gardens.
Boyd Pond Bike Trail Parking Lot
5 mile trail for mountain bike or hiking.
Food scene
We don't go out all that often, but when we do, here's where we like to go!
This is our quick goto place. Good food that is better than many fast foods, close to the house, and presents a good value. The also offer takeout that you can easily bring back to the house.
10 locals recommend
Shane's Rib Shack
9606 Bentley DrThis is our quick goto place. Good food that is better than many fast foods, close to the house, and presents a good value. The also offer takeout that you can easily bring back to the house.
Provide a credit card, get a wrist band and sample away from 48 taps with a variety of beer, ciders, wine, kombuchas, sodas and coffee. Pay by the ounce, or by the pint with your wrist band at each tap via the iPad at the tap. Take you beverage inside or out and enjoy the Alley!
16 locals recommend
Alley Downtown Taproom
214 The Alley SWProvide a credit card, get a wrist band and sample away from 48 taps with a variety of beer, ciders, wine, kombuchas, sodas and coffee. Pay by the ounce, or by the pint with your wrist band at each tap via the iPad at the tap. Take you beverage inside or out and enjoy the Alley!
Simply comfortable and enjoyable. Old-fashioned American corner eatery serving burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches & blue-plate specials.
21 locals recommend
Betsy's Round the Corner
224 Park Ave SWSimply comfortable and enjoyable. Old-fashioned American corner eatery serving burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches & blue-plate specials.
Malia's
120 Laurens St SWA great place for a special dinner like anniversary or birthday.
Diablo's Soutwest Grill
3553 Richland Ave WGood food that is fresh and enjoyable. We've never had a bad meal here!
Takosushi
210 The Alley SWGreat place for Sushi. Sit at the Sushi bar and let them feed you!
Nice seafood and a great alternative to the big chains.
11 locals recommend
Aiken Fish House and Oyster Bar
1376 Whiskey RdNice seafood and a great alternative to the big chains.
Mack's Deli
159 Laurens Street NorthwestI really enjoy their pastrami sandwich!
Great Italian food served on white table clothes in one of Aiken's nice homes.
23 locals recommend
Casa Bella
120 Chesterfield St SGreat Italian food served on white table clothes in one of Aiken's nice homes.
Solo Vino Marchand de Vin
A unique experience and a great way to entertain friends and family.
Entertainment
SRP Park
187 Railroad AveMinor League Games are an affordable way to spend time with the family!
Putt Putt Fun Center
3763 Martinez BlvdLot's to do with the kids here!
South on Whiskey Event and Entertainment Venue
3197 Whiskey RdEntertainment less than 10 minutes from the house!
Roller Coasters, Amusement Rides & Water Park. Just a 2 hour and 10 minute ride away!
7 locals recommend
Carowinds Public Entrance station
Roller Coasters, Amusement Rides & Water Park. Just a 2 hour and 10 minute ride away!
Woodchuckers Axe Throwing
208 The Alley SWFun for couples, families and groups! Downtown Aiken in the Alley!
This is a great place to eat and have fun playing or watching others play!
44 locals recommend
Top Golf (proposed)
437 Topgolf WayThis is a great place to eat and have fun playing or watching others play!
Devonwood Farms
Closest nearby place for horse riding lessons.
Radioactive Pinball Arcade
Classic Pinball!
Eudora Farms
219 Salem LnGreat experience for kids of all ages.
Pavilions available for small and large gatherings. Disc golf is also fun sport for all ages. Nice bike trail available.
Boyd Pond Park
340 Boyd Pond RdPavilions available for small and large gatherings. Disc golf is also fun sport for all ages. Nice bike trail available.
Adrenaline Entertainment Center
7451 Garners Ferry RdGreat place to take the kids!