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Preserving its time-honored equestrian heritage, this is the place to experience thrilling steeplechase events, harness racing and polo matches. Hear the thunder of hooves circle the track or settle into the gentle clip-clop as you leisurely ride through the picturesque countryside. Meanwhile, charming towns are filled with antique stores, artisan shops, gourmet eateries, history museums and familyfriendly activities. IN THIS REGION Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Blackville, Denmark, North Augusta A Perfect Day in Aiken MORNING Paddle the 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail down the Edisto River at Aiken State Park or explore the sandy trails of Hitchcock Woods. AFTERNOON See racing trophies and historic photographs at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum and visit Aiken County Historical Museum to see Civil War relics and stories about local residents. EVENING Order the deviled eggs— flavored with ever-changing seasonings and toppings—at Whiskey Alley and explore the universe at DuPont Planetarium. Arts & Culture Aiken Center for the Arts 122 Laurens St. S.W., Aiken 803-641-9094 •aikencenterforthearts.org Amentum Center for the Performing Arts 126 Newberry St. S.W., Aiken 803-648-1438 •aikencommunitytheatre.org Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta 100 Georgia Ave., North Augusta 803-441-4380 •artsandheritagecenter.com Carolina Theatre 420 U.S. 301 N., Allendale 803-584-3446 •uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu Circle Theatre 325 Academy St., Barnwell 803-259-7046•barnwellct.weebly.com Etherredge Center 471 University Pkwy., Aiken 803-641-3305 •usca.edu/etherredge-center USC Aiken Convocation Center 2049 Champion Way, Aiken 803-643-6901 •usca.edu/convocation-center Attractions & Amusement Centers The Big Mo-Monetta Drive-In Theatre 5822 Columbia Hwy. N., Monetta 803-685-7949•thebigmo.com Carolina Star Gun Club 371 Cedar Branch Rd., Windsor 803-649-0878•carolinastar.com DuPont Planetarium 471 University Pkwy., Aiken 803-641-3654 •rpsec.usca.edu/planetarium Eudora Farms 219 Salem Ln., Salley •eudorafarms.net God's Acre Healing Springs Springs Court, Blackville 803-284-2444•discoversouth carolina.com/products/25399 SRP Park 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta 803-349-9467•thesrppark.com Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum 135 DuPree Place, Aiken 803-642-7631 •aikenracinghalloffame.com Guided Tours Aiken Trolley Tours 406 Park Ave. S.E., Aiken 803-293-7846•visitaikensc.com Blackville Historic Tours 105 Pascallas St., Blackville 803-284-3267•discoversouth carolina.com/products/25800 Tailored Tours of Aiken Aiken, 803-295-3870 •tailoredtoursofaiken.com Historic Sites & Museums Aiken County Historical Museum 433 Newberry St. S.W., Aiken 803-642-2015•facebook.com/ aikencountymuseum Barnwell County Courthouse and Vertical Sundial Main St., Barnwell, 803-541-1000 •discoversouthcarolina.com/ products/1774 Barnwell County Museum 617 Hagood Ave., Barnwell 803-259-1916•bcvm.org Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site 325 State Park Rd., Ehrhardt 803-267-3675 •southcarolinaparks.com Blackville Heritage Museum 655 Main St., Blackville 803-284-2525•bcvm.org/blackville/ museum/index.htm Boyd Pond Park 340 Boyd Pond Rd., Aiken 803-642-0314•discoveraikencounty.com Broxton Bridge Plantation's Breastworks 1685 Broxton Bridge Rd., Ehrhardt 800-437-4868•broxtonbridge.com Church of the Holy Apostles 9357 Patterson St., Barnwell 803-259-3477 •discoversouthcarolina.com/ /products/1540 Denmark Historic District 4768 Carolina Hwy. E., Denmark 803-793-3734 •discoversouthcarolina.com/ products/4070 Living History Park 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta 803-279-7560 •colonialtimes.us Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site 181 Redcliffe Rd., Beech Island 803-827-1473 •southcarolinaparks.com Salley Historic District 161 Railroad Ave. N., Salley 803-258-3485•chitlinstrut.com Savannah River Site Museum 224 Laurens St. S.W., Aiken 803-648-1437 •srsheritagemuseum.org Smyrna Baptist Church & Cemetery Bluff Rd., Allendale 803-649-7981 •discoversouthcarolina.com/ products/25641 Springtown Baptist Church 6249 Hadwin Rd., Bamberg 803-245-0888•discoversouth carolina.com/products/3476 St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church & Cemetery 125 Pendleton St. S.W., Aiken 803-648-5497•stthaddeus.org Wagener Museum 12 Short St., Wagener 803-218-8631•wagnersc.com/ content/wagner-museum.com Williston Museum 1521 Springfield Rd., Williston 803-266-7015•bcvm.org/williston/ museum/index.htm Outdoor Recreation Aiken State Park 1145 State Park Rd., Windsor 803-649-2857 •southcarolinaparks.com Barnwell State Park 223 State Park Rd., Blackville 803-284-2212 •southcarolinaparks.com Carolina Dragway 302 Dragstrip Rd., Jackson 803-471-2285•carolinadragway.com Edisto River Trips Bamberg, 803-245-4427 •bmbergcountychamber.org Hitchcock Woods 444 S. Boundary Ave. S.W., Aiken 803-642-0528•hitchcockwoods.org Hopelands Gardens 135 Dupree Place, Aiken 803-642-7650•visitaikensc.com Lakeview Plantation 757 Cedar Knoll Rd., Fairfax 803-584-0689 •lakeviewplantation.com Langley Pond Park 113 Langley Dam Rd., Langley 803-642-7559 •discoveraikencounty.com North Augusta Greeneway 100 Riverview Park Dr., North Augusta 803-441-4300•northaugusta.net Red Bluff Lodge Hunting Club 130 Boone Trail, Allendale 803-584-7363•redblufflodge.com Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary 4542 Silver Bluff Rd., Jackson 803-471-0291 •sc.audubon.org/visit/silver-bluff South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association P.O. Box 850, Aiken 888-834-1654 •scnatureadventures.com Shopping The Caroline Collection 4659 Carolina Hwy., Denmark 803-793-4739 •thecarolinecollection.net Jim Harrison Gallery 4716 Carolina Hwy., Denmark 803-793-5796•jimharrison.com Little Red Barn Pottery & Art Gallery 12080 U.S. Hwy. 278, Barnwell 803-541-7900•facebook.com/little. red.barn.pottery.gallery Golf Courses The Aiken Golf Club 555 Highland Park Dr. S.W., Aiken 803-649-6029, aikengolfclub.net • 18 holes, par 70, 5,795 yards, Tifeagle, architect Donald Ross & J Inglis Bamberg Golf & Sports Club 128 Paw Paw Rd., Bamberg 803-956-0144, facebook.com/ bamberggolfclub • 18 holes, par 72, 6,766 yards, Tift Dwarf, architect Russell Breeden Crestwood Golf Club 6505 Carolina Hwy., Denmark 803-383-0201, facebook.com/ crestwoodgolfclubdenmark • 9 holes, par 36, 2,896 yards, Bermuda Fairdale Country Club 3312 Barton Rd., Fairfax 803-584-7117, facebook.com/ fairdale-country-club • 9 holes, par 72, Bermuda Midland Valley Golf Club 151 Midland Dr., Graniteville 803-663-7332, playmidlandvalley.com • 18 holes, par 71, 6,849 yards, Bermuda, architect Ellis Maples Mount Vintage Golf Club 375 Mount Vintage Plantation Dr., North Augusta, 803-279-5422, mountvintagegolf.com • 27 holes, par 72, 7,127 yards, Crenshaw Bent, architect Tom Jackson The River Golf Club 307 Riverside Blvd., North Augusta 803-202-0110, rivergolfclub.com • 18 holes, par 71, 6,847 yards, MiniVerde Ultra Dwarf Hybrid Bermuda, architect Jim Fazio Sweetwater Country Club 571 Clubhouse Lane, Barnwell 803-259-5004, sweetwatercc.org • 18 holes, par 71, 6,248 yards, Bermuda, architect Russell Breeden Williston Country Club 15 Fairway Dr., Williston 803-266-7616, facebook.com/ williston-country-club • 9 holes, par 36, Bermuda, architect Jimmy Tarrance Visitor Centers Thoroughbred Country 2748 Wagener Rd., Aiken 803-649-7981•tbredcountry.org Aiken County Visitors Center 133 Laurens St. N.W., Aiken 803-642-7557 •discoveraikencounty.com Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum 406 Park Ave. S.E., Aiken 803-293-7846•visitaikensc.com Bamberg County Chamber of Commerce 604 Airport Rd., Bamberg 803-245-4427 •bambergcountychamber.org Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber 319 Washington St., Barnwell 803-259-7446•southernpalmetto regionalchamber.org Beech Island Historical Society Visitors Center 144 Old Jackson Hwy., Beech Island 803-867-3600•beechislandhistory.org North Augusta Chamber of Commerce 406 West Ave., North Augusta 803-279-2323 •northaugustachamber.org VISIT AIKEN SC 406 Park Ave. S.E., Aiken 803-293-7846 visitaikensc.com Built on equestrian traditions, sporting fun, and outdoor pursuits, Aiken has many unique activities to cater to each visitor’s needs. 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