S’mores by the fireside. An overnight stay at one of the world’s best hotels. Lavish dinners. Live Music. Spa Treatments. Nightlife. The Shops. Whether you make plans for a “girl’s weekend” or a trip with your sweetheart, you will experience true Southern hospitality. Check out our list of Valentine’s specials, romance packages, dining, and events. Aiken will surely steal your heart! Click here to read more. | Aiken featured in Discover SC's "10 Romantic Things To Do at SC State Parks"
"Waterfalls. Sunsets. A full moon. When it comes to love, Cupid has nothing on Mother Nature. Setting the mood is as easy as taking a stroll under a starry sky, cuddling in front of a campfire or sharing a picnic lunch by the lake. South Carolina state parks are the perfect outdoor venue for an affair to remember" - by Marie McAden. Click here for full article. | What's New! PlayLand of Aiken
Located at 951B Dougherty Rd, PlayLand of Aiken is a place where kids and adults “Play, learn, grow together” and most importantly – HAVE FUN!
PlayLand of Aiken is a Family Owned Indoor Playground. It offers about 3000 square feet of play area, filled with traditional playground equipment such as slides, climbing tunnels, trampoline, climbing wall, obstacle course and designated toddler area. At PlayLand of Aiken you will also find sand tables and climbing structures along with two party rooms. For more information, click here. | Top of the Town LLC
Top of the Town is a new performance and event venue located in the heart of downtown Aiken. Sitting high on the second floor of the historic Holley Building, this space has transformed into a destination for everyone! Click here a list of upcoming events. |  Photo courtesy of Aiken Downtown Development | Mardi Gras
Join us Saturday, February 22nd in Downtown Aiken for Mardi Gras! Let us bring New Orleans to you! Enjoy a fun night filled with creole cuisine and Abita beer as you dance the night away to live music from the Soda City Brass Band and DJ Kenny Ray! Second Line Parade begins at 6:00 pm. Admission is free. Food and beer cash only. For more information, click here. | Ride the Rail
Have you ever wanted to ride on the Training Track where racing immortals like Kelso, Swale, Pleasant Colony, Tom Fool, Gallorette, Shuvee, and others trained?
Riders! Check off that bucket list item! On February 23rd from 12 noon to 3 p.m., you are invited to ride on the historic Aiken training track. Click here to view the rules/regulations and the application. |  Photo Credit: Keith Jones | The Battle of Aiken
See history come alive on February 22nd and 23rd 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. For the full schedule of events, click here. |  Photo Credit: Kate Boggan | LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field
The Aiken Horse Park Foundation welcomes the public to an exciting and fast-paced equestrian event at Bruce's Field in historic downtown Aiken on February 28th and 29th. What sets the showcase apart from a standard 3-day event is the abbreviated format and shortened cross-country course. The cross-country course is a tribute to iconic Aiken, South Carolina, featuring 20 beautifully crafted, Aiken-themed obstacles in a highly visible and shortened course weaving around the dressage and show jumping arenas and even around the spectators! This is a great opportunity to see current and future Pan Am and Olympic Games champions. Come join us for 2 days of fun and excitement with Saturday's craft beer festival and live music and other family friendly activities. Click here for more information. | *This is not a complete list of events. Please visit our Festivals and Events page or our calendar for a full list. | Hungry for More? Get the scoop with new stories in our Digital Magazine, follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, and YOUTUBE! | 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 10 a.m. until 12 noon (reservations strongly recommended) and catch some live music at the depot every Saturday as well! | City of Aiken Tourism Division
PO Box 1177
Aiken, SC 29802
803-293-7846
1-888-AikenSC
www.visitaikensc.com | |
