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 miles of marked trails available to hikers, runners, equestrians, and carriage drivers. The Woods are home to the rustic Aiken Horse Show in late March and early April, one of the oldest annual horse shows in the country.
The Aiken Jaycees started this collection of horse racing memorabilia to commemorate locally trained horses that have won fame on racetracks across the country. Two of the best known are Kelso, a five-time national champion, and 1981
Aiken, SC MuseumsThe house has been standing since the 1830's when it was a 2000 acre cotton plantation. It was originally three stories, but the top story was destroyed by a cannonball during the civil war. Later in the century it was used as a county doctor'
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Aiken, SC BusinessesThis 14-acre garden dazzles with camellias, azaleas, live oaks, wisteria, dogwood, crepe myrtle and other Southern favorites ...
The race features Live Maine thoroughbred racing lobsters. Local restaurants provide gourmet food in the streets. Enjoy ride...
Circa 1883. Dr. W.R. Erwin founded this "Second Oldest Christian Church" built in South Carolina. The church was used as a ...
Visitors & History Center includes museum of Beech Island history, archival research room & visitor information...
The historic B.C. Davenport home welcomes diners into its warm surroundings for delicious lunches and relaxing dinners, featu...