Kena's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Grab a cozy seat in the lobby and unwind with a cocktail before dinner in their restaurant.
Short walk from The Carriage House
50 locals recommend
The Willcox Hotel
100 Colleton Ave SWGrab a cozy seat in the lobby and unwind with a cocktail before dinner in their restaurant.
Short walk from The Carriage House
Great place for walks & runs plus the entrance is located just a block away.
70 locals recommend
Hitchcock Woods
Great place for walks & runs plus the entrance is located just a block away.
An easy walk from No. 10 Downing, The Historic Museum is housed in an original Winter Colony (Banksia) with some great exhibits.
28 locals recommend
Aiken County Historical Museum
433 Newberry St SWAn easy walk from No. 10 Downing, The Historic Museum is housed in an original Winter Colony (Banksia) with some great exhibits.
Food scene
Locals swear by Malia's. Drop by for lunch or dinner and be sure to try the raspberry pie.
46 locals recommend
Malia's
120 Laurens St SWLocals swear by Malia's. Drop by for lunch or dinner and be sure to try the raspberry pie.
Another local favorite for a quick coffee or breakfast/lunch. Independently owned and operated for over 20 years.
New Moon roasts all of its coffee, so if you find one you that really like - you can take it home, too!
36 locals recommend
New Moon Cafe
116 Laurens St NWAnother local favorite for a quick coffee or breakfast/lunch. Independently owned and operated for over 20 years.
New Moon roasts all of its coffee, so if you find one you that really like - you can take it home, too!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Aiken's Free Downtown Shuttle - The Freeloader
No. 10 Downing is within the service area for Downtown Aiken's free shuttle service. Don't feel like walking back after dinner or shopping? Then order a free ride back via text!
Sign up for their text service in advance at: https://freeloadershuttle.com
Getting around
Free Parking in Aiken
All public parking in Aiken is FREE! No need to dig for change or constantly worry about meters.