Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Willcox Hotel has been described as Aiken's Living Room and is a great place to grab a drink and cozy up in their lobby or celebrate with a special dinner. Beautifully restored historic hotel and restaurant that is always bustling with locals.
50 locals recommend
The Willcox Hotel
100 Colleton Ave SWThe Willcox Hotel has been described as Aiken's Living Room and is a great place to grab a drink and cozy up in their lobby or celebrate with a special dinner. Beautifully restored historic hotel and restaurant that is always bustling with locals.
If you are visiting during the Spring or Fall, you must stop by Whitney Field on a Sunday afternoon and catch a polo match at one of America's oldest polo fields.
The Pavilion at the field offers a bar and catered hors d'oeuvres, so no need to pack a picnic.
8 locals recommend
Whitney Polo Field
Mead AvenueIf you are visiting during the Spring or Fall, you must stop by Whitney Field on a Sunday afternoon and catch a polo match at one of America's oldest polo fields.
The Pavilion at the field offers a bar and catered hors d'oeuvres, so no need to pack a picnic.
Call or drop by The Visitors Center to sign up for the Saturday morning trolley tour of historic Aiken - definitely a must-do!
15 locals recommend
Aiken Visitors Center
406 Park Ave SECall or drop by The Visitors Center to sign up for the Saturday morning trolley tour of historic Aiken - definitely a must-do!
Our historic museum is located in an original Winter Colony home, Banksia. Great place to learn about Aiken and family friendly.
28 locals recommend
Aiken County Historical Museum
433 Newberry St SWOur historic museum is located in an original Winter Colony home, Banksia. Great place to learn about Aiken and family friendly.
Food scene
Well worth the drive! One of our favorite restaurants located in a former hardware store and Chef Brandon's menu never disappoints.
7 locals recommend
Juniper
640 E Main StWell worth the drive! One of our favorite restaurants located in a former hardware store and Chef Brandon's menu never disappoints.
Chef owned restaurant that has been a Downtown Aiken staple for over 20 years and locals definitely agree. Drop by for lunch while exploring & shopping downtown.
(The steak salad and raspberry pie are amazing)
46 locals recommend
Malia's
120 Laurens St SWChef owned restaurant that has been a Downtown Aiken staple for over 20 years and locals definitely agree. Drop by for lunch while exploring & shopping downtown.
(The steak salad and raspberry pie are amazing)
Track Kitchen
420 Mead AveA must visit in the historic horse district for a low key breakfast.
Neon Fig
110 Park Avenue SouthwestBest brunch in Aiken!
Favorite dinner spot - be sure to call ahead for a reservation.
6 locals recommend
Solo Vino Retail Wine Shop
200 Park Ave SWFavorite dinner spot - be sure to call ahead for a reservation.