Explore Aiken County
Aiken
Much of Aiken`s present-day features are rooted in its history as the "Sporting Capital of the South." Many years ago, the city was also thought of as a healthy resort that brought wealthy northerners down south. Ninety-room "cottages"
Aiken, SC Other AttractionsBC Davenports
The historic B.C. Davenport home welcomes diners into its warm surroundings for delicious lunches and relaxing dinners, featuring such menu items as chicken pot pie with a crust that literally melts in your mouth, chicken strips and filet mignon. Round out your meal with the now-famous "
North Augusta, SC Other AttractionsRiver Golf Club, The
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7
River Golf Club, The
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7
Colonial Times "Under The Crown"
This event will feature a Friday night dinner (ticket required) with people in 18th century attire serving and telling of life in first person. After dinner there will be an 18th century dance. This will be held at Historic Saint Paul?s Church on the Site of Fort Cornwallis. On Sat at 4
North Augusta, SC Other AttractionsHitchcock Woods
Once privately owned and enjoyed exclusively by Aiken's storied winter colony set, Hitchcock Woods is now owned by the Hitchcock Woods Foundation, a nonprofit organization that makes the Woods available to the community. This nearly 2100-acre longleaf pine forest has 65
Aiken, SC Other AttractionsCOUNTRY INN & SUITES
Country hospitality-that friendly "front porch" feeling that invites you to come inside and warm by the fire. 100 rooms- 100%
Aiken, SC BusinessesSt. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Built in 1842, consecrated in 1843. Oldest church building in Aiken. Behind the sanctuary are interred botanist Henry Ravenel and poet James Matthews Legare. Only Confederate soldiers who died in the 1865 Battle of Aiken were allowed burial privileges. Mead Hall School (pre-K through 8th grade)
Aiken, SC ChurchesBeech Island Historical Society Visitors & History
Visitors & History Center includes museum of Beech Island history, archival research room &
Beech Island, SC Historical Societies