Discover Aiken's Southern Charm! While life in general may not look quite the same, we welcome you to the beautiful haven that Aiken is to many. In order to extend our Southern hospitality, we have swept our front porches, polished the furniture, sanitized all surfaces and put new safety measures in place. We have carefully combed through our practices in an effort to support the safety of our community and visitors alike. And, yes, you’ll need masks when visiting. From beautiful golf courses to breathtaking gardens and scenes of equestrian life to amazing food and the arts and culture life to unique outdoor excursions, Aiken is the place for a memorable and safe getaway. Whether you’re visiting Aiken for the first time or making a return trip, this social distancing itinerary will help you during your stay. |  The Willcox | "The Most Unique Places to Stay in Thoroughbred Country, SC"
"Now that we’re getting back to travel I want to make sure I find the best places to catch some zzz’s. No longer will ordinary, run-of-the-mill, hotels do. I want to stay someplace unique, different, or, in my case, HAUNTED. That way, I have fun memories to carry me through when I’m old or for when, god-forbid, we get shut down again. GAH! If you’re planning a trip to Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina be sure to check out these epically cool places to lay your head!" - Deb Thompson. To read full article, click here. |  Photo Credit: Cork and Cap Facebook | 146 Laurens St. NW We are excited to announce downtown Aiken’s new neighborhood bottle shoppe specializing in wine, craft beer and gourmet specialty foods to go, as well as wine tastings and pop-up events in the garden. Whether it be a special celebration, a picnic, polo match or dinner party, Cork and Cap can help you find the best bottles to enjoy. Stay tuned! | 110 Laurens Street SW Our newest clothing store and retail shop, Ginger Bee Boutique features clothing, jewelry, shoes and other items. Words to describe the clothes - “classy, classic and timeless.” Ginger Bee Boutique is open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, click here. |  Photo Credit: Bisquecuts & Glazy Facebook | 949 Pine Log Road Bisquecuts & Glazy, a contemporary art studio, has been around for awhile but has a new addition! It has added a new ice cream parlor by "Happy Cow Creamery". Stop by the store to fuel that ice cream craving. You must try the salted caramel flavor! Click here to learn more. |  Photo Credit: Blue Colllard Facebook | 113 Waterloo St SW Hand-crafted ice cream made in small batches. Pints of ice cream features local ingredients and "No-Moo" options (at least one non-dairy option). Try the homemade lemon bars cubed and stirred into a lemon ice cream with extra shortbread! For more information, click here! | 730 Augusta Road
Warrenville SC, 29851 The owners of Jamrock Caribana were born in Jamaica and shares their culture by bringing a taste of the islands to the kitchen. Their slogan is ‘Sharing Our Culture in Every Bite.’ Caribbean cuisine include jerk and curry chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtails, red snapper and saltfish. Click here for more information. | 3041 Wire Road This new small, family oriented campground currently has full hook up on all sites. Nice and quiet whether you want to stay for a night or multiple nights (amenities are coming soon). Owned by a husband/wife team, this is a place to call your home away from home. Sit back and enjoy a campfire while gazing at the beautiful night sky filled with stars. For more information, click here. | Please visit our Festivals and Events page or our calendar for a list of events and visit here for a listing of cancellations and postponements. | Hungry for More? Get the scoop with new stories by following us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and YOUTUBE! | City of Aiken Tourism Division
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Aiken, SC 29802
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