Kendra's Guidebook
Parks & Recreation
Hopelands Gardens
135 Dupree PlVirginia Acres Park
1700 Whiskey RdBoyd Pond Park
340 Boyd Pond RdEdisto River
Hitchcock Woods
Richardson's Lake Water Park
919 Richardsons Lake RdCitizens Park
651 Old Airport RdAbout an hour from Aiken, great park for families, swimming, picnicking, boating, and fishing in the summer. $5 parking fee.
Lake Springs Recreation Area
3900 Lake Springs RdAbout an hour from Aiken, great park for families, swimming, picnicking, boating, and fishing in the summer. $5 parking fee.
Eudora Farms
219 Salem LnExotic animal petting zoo
Horse Show Venue
Bruce's Field
931 Powderhouse Rd SEStable View
117 Stable DrHighfields Event Center
118 Gaston Rd
The Vista Schooling And Event Center
859 Old Tory TrailFull Gallop Farm
3828 Wagener RdSightseeing
The Willcox Hotel
100 Colleton Ave SWEarly AM watch the racehorses train and have breakfast at the iconic Track Kitchen on Mead.
7 locals recommend
Aiken Training Track Office
538 Two Notch Rd SEEarly AM watch the racehorses train and have breakfast at the iconic Track Kitchen on Mead.
Rose Hill in Aiken
221 Greenville St NWFood scene
Alley Downtown Taproom
214 The Alley SWFlanigan's Ice Cream
221 Barnwell Ave NWBest authentic French pastries, open breakfast & lunch
10 locals recommend
La Parisienne French restaurant and bakery
233 Chesterfield St SBest authentic French pastries, open breakfast & lunch
Casa Bella
120 Chesterfield St SItalian with a great wine list and lovely setting
Whiskey Alley
227 The Alley SWPolo Grounds Cafe
225 Barnwell Ave NWOur fav for coffee and light breakfast
Things to do Indoors
The Center For African American History, Art and Culture
120 York St NEAiken County Historical Museum
433 Newberry St SWAiken Visitors Center
406 Park Ave SEAiken Center For the Arts
122 Laurens St SWGolfing
The Aiken Golf Club
555 Highland Park Dr SWPalmetto Golf Club
275 Berrie RdCedar Creek Golf Club
2555 Club DrAugusta National Golf Club
2604 Washington RdThe Masters!