Happy Month of Love from Aiken! February is the month of love and its not too late to plan your romantic getaway! How do two Godiva chocolate martini

         
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February is the month of love and its not too late to plan your romantic getaway! How do two Godiva chocolate martinis upon arrival sound? Or breakfast in bed? Late check-out? Chilled champagne and fresh flowers? And what if all you had to do was say reserve now? Check out our amazing romance and spa packages and you'll have that special someone's jaw on the floor with how special you've made them feel!

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Carriage House Inn

Our Historic B&B Grows to a Boutique Hotel!

The charming Carriage House Inn is growing from 13 rooms to 37 rooms with the addition of the Pendleton Guest House--complete with rooftop space available for guests and private events that overlooks the city and a gorgeous courtyard! The Carriage House Inn dates back to 1872 when it was known as the Efron House serving as a taxi and limousine business. Many of the new rooms feature spa steam showers and whirlpool bathtubs! Come see for yourself! Enjoy the rest of the story here.

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Aiken Sign

Go Carolinas: A Romantic Destination Just a Short Drive Away
Author H. M. Cauley includes Aiken in her piece on four romantic destinations in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, writing, "If your significant other longs to be part of the horsey set, this town just 35 minutes east of Augusta is the place for an equestrian rendezvous..." Full article
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A Few of Our Favorite Things
"Downtown Aiken is the city’s cultural hub, where visitors discover the arts, music and history that makes this destination special and is unique. Don’t know where to start? It was not an easy decision, but here are my top three favorite cultural and historical experiences"... enjoy the rest of the story here.

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Antiques in the Heart of Aiken
This annual show brings over 20 antique dealers from around the country to display and sell museum quality merchandise. Restoration experts will be available and fun, informative lectures will be held. The event is held at Aiken Center for the Arts and begins on Thursday, February 4th with a Cocktails & Collectors Preview Party and continues throughout the weekend.

Kit   The Kats

Kit and The Kats
Relive those early days of Rock and Roll with this vocal trio and band. Singer and recording artist from Los Angeles, Laura Ellis' broadcast credits include History Channel's Route 66 and Modern Marvels documentaries, Make Me Laugh, and the HBO Carnivale series. Bring your Valentine to listen to great hits from the 50's and 60's... Shows on Friday and Saturday February 11-12 at the AECOM Theatre. Tickets can be purchased here.

Battle of Aiken - Larry Gleason - Photographer

The Battle of Aiken
See history come alive on February 20-21st with cannons, cavalry horses and living history experts! Reenactors eat, sleep, live and fight in a painfully recreated version of the world in 1865. In addition to battle reenactments, there are authentic 19th-century military encampments, living history presentations, reproductions of medical facilities, an engineer and signal service, and civilian portrayals. More info here.

Juliard in Aiken-Riley Mulherkar with bass and drums 2015

Joye in Aiken
A Grammy-winning organist. A finalist from NBC’s “The Voice.” North America’s foremost wind ensemble. When the annual Joye in Aiken Performing Arts Festival and Outreach Program comes roaring back March 5-12, it will bring some familiar names, some up-and-coming stars, and an even more spectacular explosion than usual of musicianship and talent. Enjoy shows at various Aiken venues all week long. To buy tickets please click here.

*This is not a complete list of events. Please visit our Festivals and Events page or our calendar for a full list.

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Aiken Trolley

Wondering where to start on your trip to Aiken? Call or stop by the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum and let us share with you what makes Aiken a place like no other! Jump on the Historic Trolley Tour offered every Saturday from 10am until 12pm (reservations strongly recommended) and catch some live music at the depot every Saturday as well!

Jenny Burghardt
Tourism Supervisor
jburghardt@cityofaikensc.gov

City of Aiken Tourism Division
PO Box 1177
Aiken, SC 29802
803-293-7846
1-888-AikenSC
www.visitaikensc.com

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