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POINTS OF INTEREST
ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES
HIKING, PARKS & NATURAL FEATURES .............................................. (Page 52) GOLF ...................................................................................................... (Page 53) EQUESTRIAN ......................................................................................... (Page 54)
POLO ........................................ (Page 54) FOX HUNTS.............................. (Page 54) HORSE SHOWS ........................ (Page 55) EVENTING................................ (Page 55)
HORSE RACING ....................... (Page 56) STEEPLECHASE ........................ (Page 56) DRIVING................................... (Page 56) RIDING LESSONS ..................... (Page 56) YOGA, FITNESS, PILATES, TAI CHI, QIGONG AND CHIOGALATES ... (Page 57) HUNTING .............................................................................................. (Page 57) SHOPPING ............................................................................................. (Page 58) MUSEUMS ............................................................................................... (Page 58) THEATRES & CONCERTS ..................................................................... (Page 59) ANTIQUES ............................................................................................. (Page 60) ART SHOWS ........................................................................................... (Page 60) HISTORIC TOURS ................................................................................. (Page 61) ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ........................................................................... (Page 61)
ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES
People here enjoy just about every outdoor kind of fun short of mountain climbing. And you have to start with horses. For more than 100 years, Aiken has been the training ground for all the great equestrian sports.
But if your sport doesn’t require a bucket of oats, the golf courses are world class. And for those who enjoy nature and walking, the area offers plenty of public parks, and tranquil gardens. For true outdoor junkies, hunting, fishing, boating and water sports abound at nearby lakes and state parks, and numerous paths provide endless hours of hiking and biking.
Feel free to tour our downtown, too. It’s home to historic landmarks, mom-and-pop shops, a mix of restaurants, art galleries, museums, boutiques, specialty shops, antiques and a performing arts theatre.
HIKING, PARKS & NATURAL FORESTS
Boredom is not a word in Aiken’s dictionary. In fact, with so much to do and see, there is simply no time to even look up the word. Outdoor activities abound year round in Aiken and surrounding towns. The area has an outstanding series of parks, hiking trails and nature features including:
HITCHCOCK WOODS Seven entrances, easiest is the corner of Laurens St. and South Boundary • 803.641.1111 One of the largest urban forests in the country, Hitchcock Woods has over 2,000 acres of natural beauty and quiet solitude. Points of interest include: Sand River, an unusual feature that has been the source of folklore and Indian legends; Cathedral Aisle, formerly a portion of the Hamburg to Charleston Railway; and Ridge Mile Track, built for training horses in the 1920s and ‘30s. There are also miles of marked trails for hiking and riding.
HOPELAND GARDENS 135 Dupree Place, Aiken SC • 803.642.7650 Given to the City of Aiken by Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin, this 14 acre estate was opened in 1969 as a public garden. The gardens boast a beautiful network of paths shaded under 100 year old live oaks. Open from 10am to sunset, Hopelands Gardens is a leisurely activity for all ages. Take a stroll and experience reflection ponds, fountains, the “Dollhouse,” home to the Aiken Garden Club, and three of Aiken’s iconic “Horseplay” statues. During the Christmas season, a visit to Hopelands Gardens is a must to witness the awe-inspiring light displays.
SILVER BLUFF AUDUBON CENTER AND SANCTUARY 4542 Silver Bluff Rd, Jackson, SC • 803.471.0291 Here you can canoe, bird watch, hike and kayak in 3,154 acres of pine forest, hardwood bottomlands, open fields, lakes and streams. More than 200 species of birds live here, from wood storks to redheaded woodpeckers and bald eagles. https://sc.audubon.org/chapters-centers/silver-bluff-audubon-centersanctuary
COKER SPRINGS 645 Coker Springs Road, Aiken SC, 29801 This historic site was part of an original land grant to Ephraim Franklin in 1791. It served as the primary watering source for the Town of Aiken until about 1890 and was a gathering place for servants to do the laundry. The spring is covered with a springhouse constructed in the 1800s and restored in 1972.
AIKEN STATE PARK 1145 State Park Road, Windsor, SC • 803.649.2857 Set against the calm, winding South Edisto River, Aiken State Natural Area is a popular destination for the family or a budding naturalist. It offers canoeing in the river, peaceful picnicking, fishing in the river and the park’s spring-fed lakes, campground and trailside camping and hiking trails.
BOYD POND PARK 373 Boyd Pond Road, Aiken, SC • 803.642.0314 The park has miles of hiking and walking trails, mountain bike trails, a 30-acre fishing pond, picnic areas, playgrounds, and much more.
AUGUSTA CANAL 1450 Green St. #400, Augusta, GA • 706.823.0440 This canal is the nation’s only industrial power canal still in use for its original purpose. It was built in 1845 to harness the water and power of the Savannah River, The Augusta Canal offers history, recreation, and unique experiences along with miles of towpath, trail, and waterway.
GOLF
Golf is not just a pastime in Aiken; it’s part of the city’s soul. The Masters Tournament is held just 30 minutes from The Willcox at the Augusta National in Georgia. And though the famous course, with its fabled fairways and gem-like greens is private, just being nearby imparts headiness for golfers and fans alike. There is an array of world-class courses down the road from Aiken, open to the public. Anyone who has swung a club in competition or just for pleasure’s sake will feel the thrill of golf at its finest.
AIKEN GOLF CLUB 555 Highland Park Dr. Aiken, SC • 803.649.6029 This picturesque course is nestled among the foliage of Hitchcock Woods. The par 70 course may look easy at first glance, but even the most experienced golfer would disagree after a few holes.
WOODSIDE PLANTATION 1000 Woodside Plantation Dr. Aiken, SC • 803.649.3383 Enjoy world class golf, vibrant tennis and pickleball facilities, resort style swimming pool, a casual meal in Mulligan's grill or celebrate with an intimate evening in the Charleston Dining Room.
CEDAR CREEK GOLF CLUB 2475 Club Dr. Aiken, SC • 803.648.4206 The gently rolling sand hills and pine forests of Aiken, South Carolina have provided the perfect canvas for renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills. The Golf Club at Cedar Creek has a “distinctively wooded feel” as it wanders throughout the topography of the region.
MIDLAND VALLEY GOLF CLUB 151 Midland Dr. Graniteville, SC • 803.663.7332 Ann Ellis Maples designed a golf course that features towering pines with the feeling of being in a cathedral. Midland Valley Golf Club has significant terrain changes throughout the course. It is the site of the U.S. Open qualifiers and U.S. Senior Amateurs.
EQUESTRIAN
High-stepping horses prance the old roads of Aiken, which are sometimes paved for cars but just as often left Carolina clay for tender treatment of hooves. Hitchcock Woods, with its soft tawny floor of pines needles is a step away from The Willcox. It is one of the largest urban forests in America, more sizeable than Central Park and wilder by far, with a blond river of sand curling through it. Park trails lead to hidden wildflower glens and riding rings. This is true horse country: polo, steeplechase, fox hunting and thoroughbred racing are enthusiastically enjoyed winter and spring, with the Aiken Triple Crown taking place here in March.
POLO
Polo season is September through November and March through June. Tournament games are played during the week and weekends. Club polo games are Sundays at 3 p.m. in downtown Aiken. For specific schedules, visit www.aikenpolo.net. Local polo clubs include:
AIKEN POLO CLUB (803) 643-3611 • www.aikenpoloclub.org The Aiken Polo Club is one of the oldest and most historic clubs of its kind in the United States. It held its first game on Whitney Field in 1882 and joined the United States Polo Association before the turn of the century. Over the ensuing years, the Aiken Polo Club became the winter playground for many of America’s polo legends, including 10-goalers Tommy Hitchcock, Harry Payne Whitney and Devereux Milburn.
NEW BRIDGE POLO 862 New Bridge Rd, Aiken, SC • 803.648.3699 • www.newbridge.com East of town in the picturesque countryside of rolling hills and southern pines, this 861 acre development provides five world class polo fields in a private gated-community.
FOX HUNTS
A traditional Winter Colony pastime, fox hunting and drag hunts take place in Hitchcock Woods. Area hunt clubs also sponsor the annual Blessing of the Hounds, a fall hunt meet, a hunter pace in Hitchcock Woods, and the spring horse show in Hitchcock Woods. Local fox hunting clubs include:
AIKEN HOUNDS 803.643.3724 Huntline • 803.270.7392 For Huntline Secretary • www.aikenhounds.com The Aiken Hounds was established in 1914 by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock of Long Island and recognized by the MFHA in 1916. The Hitchcocks bought approximately 3,000 acres of woodland and open fields, which they intersected with miles and miles of drag lines. During the regular hunt season (mid October – mid March), the Aiken Hounds meet on Tuesday at 2:00p.m. and on Saturdays at 9:00a.m.
WHY WORRY HOUNDS 803.641.0488 • www.whyworryhounds.com The Why Worry Hounds was founded in 1996 as a small "farmer's pack", registered with the MFHA in 2,000, and formally recognized as a hunt in 2003. Why Worry Hunt country consists of the beautiful sandhills in Aiken, Edgefield and Allendale counties in South Carolina; as well as some lovely property in Bruke county Georgia.
WHISKEY ROAD FOXHOUNDS HUNT 2016 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC • 304.545.7628 • www.whiskeyroadfoxhounds.com The Whiskey Road Foxhounds Hunt was established in April of 1976. The WRFH is registered with MFHA and regularly hunts large tracts of land in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Lexington, Saluda and Hampton Counties. Cubhunting begins in October. The formal season begins with Opening Meet, which is held in November. Hounds go out 2 times per week, Thursdays and Sundays, through mid-March.
BELLE MEAD HUNT STABLES 3532 Wrightsboro Rd, Thompson, GA • 706.595.4830 Belle Meade Hunt was founded in 1966 and recognized by the MHFA in 1970. Belle Meade Hunt is located in Thomson, Georgia. Reservations to hunt with Belle Meade must be made in advance through the Hunt Secretary.
HORSE SHOWS
EQUUS EVENTS • 1410 Alpine Drive, Aiken SC • 803.643.5698 Premiere hunter and jumper events throughout the southeast. Their main purpose is to create and run exhibitor friendly horse shows which also excel in the highest level of quality, competition, and most importantly hospitality.
PROGRESSIVE SHOW JUMPING 198 Gaston Road, Aiken, SC • 803.649.3505 Through making safety a priority and awarding accomplishments, the shows give you and your horse the opportunity to gain the confidence to compete in this exhilarating sport.
HORSE SHOW IN THE WOODS The annual Aiken Horse Show is held at the legendary show ring in the Hitchcock Woods. Founded by Louise Hitchcock in 1916, the Aiken Horse Show is one of the most elegant and historic affairs in Aiken’s lively sporting calendar. This prestigious and popular event attracts equestrians in many disciplines and loyal spectators from the Southeast.
EVENTING
January, February & March are months in which Aiken becomes the center of eventing on the East Coast. Aiken's eventing snowbirds include some of the top names in the sport, including Phillip Dutton, Sally Cousins & Corinne Ashton.
FULL GALLOP FARM 3828 Wagener Rd, Aiken SC • 803.215.6590 • www.fullgallopfarm.com
JUMPING BRANCH FARM 179 Fox Pond Rd, Aiken SC • 803.645.1098 • www.jbfarm.com
PARADISE FARM 4069 Wagener Rd, Aiken SC • 803.640.4918 • www.paradisefarmaiken.com
STABLE VIEW FARMS 117 Stable Dr, Aiken, SC • 484.356.3173 • www.stableviewfarm.com
HORSE RACING
The Aiken Trials Began in 1942 as a way to give young horses in training the enlightening opportunity to experience every aspect of live racing, the Aiken Trials has become a time honored tradition as the first leg of Aiken's Triple Crown events, held annually for three consecutive Saturdays in March. The jockeys are local exercise riders who have an afternoon in the spotlight after paying their dues exercising horses each morning (in all weather) throughout the year.
AIKEN TRAINING TRACK 420 Mead Avenue, Aiken, SC • 803.648.4631 Established in 1941, the Aiken Training Track has had 39 Thoroughbred Champions call this place home at one time or another. Steeped in history and charm and seasoned with a great deal of character, the Aiken Training Track hosts the Aiken Trials.
THE TRACK KITCHEN 803.641.9628 Open 7 days a week during training season from 7a.m. till noon. Nestled in close proximity to the Whitney Trust barns, diners can visit with horses in the paddocks adjacent to the restaurant before enjoying the many signature items that make dining at the Track Kitchen a pleasurable experience.
STEEPLECHASE
AIKEN STEEPLECHASE 528 Two Notch Rd. SE • 803.648.9641 Influential horseman including Thomas Hitchcock, Temple Gwathmey and Harry Worchester Smith founded the Aiken Steeplechase Association in Aiken in 1930. The first official race was run in Hitchcock Woods, and more than 1,000 people gathered to watch. Aiken has been home to many steeplechase greats and exceptional trainers. Whether it is fact or fiction, the universal truth is that horses will always reign supreme in Aiken's history and in her future, every spring and fall.
DRIVING
AIKEN DRIVING CLUB www.aikendrivingclub.com Founded in 1985 by the late Clifford S. Gerde, The Aiken Driving Club has grown from a handful of drivers to a membership of more than 200 individuals and families. Drives are in the Hitchcock Woods, Hopeland Farms, the Winter Colony District and other private facilities in Aiken and surrounding counties.
KATYDID FARM 359 State Park Rd. Windsor, SC • 803.295.6785 • www.katydidfarm.com
RIDING LESSONS
There’s no such thing as holding your horses in Aiken. There are steeplechases, fox hunts, polo matches and other competitive events. The streets downtown have names like Citation Drive, Ruffian Road and Saratoga Street, and the sidewalks feature a herd of life-size fiberglass horses. And it pays to learn how to ride. If you get the itch, one of the businesses below can help.
ALMOST HEAVEN STABLES 220 Golf Course Rd. Warrenville, SC • 803.663.3001 Offers lessons, trail rides, boarding, horse camps and birthday parties.
JUMPING BRANCH FARMS 803.645.1098 Riding lessons, training and boarding
DEVONWOOD FARMS 215 Woodward Dr. Aiken, SC • 803.502.1000 Offers a range of services to educate and train in the area of horseback riding, to all age groups and levels of riding. Our instructors teach English and Western riding to students ranging from beginner to advanced.
BLACK FOREST EQUESTRIAN CENTER 803.644.6644 Boarding and training.
If you’ve come to escape, we’ve got the solution to help tune out the the distractions. Ask The Willcox staff to arrange yoga, Pilates, Tai chi, Qigong and Chiogalates classes to relieve stress, decompress and drown out life’s clutter.
AIKEN YOGA 116B Pendleton Street SW, Aiken, SC • 803.514.8833 If you've come to escape, we've got the solution to help tune out the distractions. Take yoga, Pilates, Tai chi, Qigong or Chiogalates classes at Aiken Yoga, the perfect place to relieve stress, decompress and drown out life's clutter. Private instruction can be organized through Guest Services.
CLUB PILATES 161 S Aiken Ln Ste 410, Aiken, SC • 803.262.5184 • clubpilates.com Club Pilates is different than any other workout or club. A complete list of services and classes on website.
GOLD’S GYM 101 Corporate Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801 • www.goldsgym.com/aikensc • 803.648.4653 Willcox guests are invited to use Gold’s Gym free of charge A schedule of our favorite group classes can be found on your desk. A complete list of Gold’s Gym and Aiken Yoga classes can be found on their websites.
H.O. WEEKS CENTER 1700 Whiskey Rd. Aiken, SC • 803.642.7631 Racquetball court, aerobics room, outdoor basketball courts, tennis center, outdoor walking trails, and a picnic center.
HUNTING
Hunting, particularly dove, quail, turkey and deer are a large part of Aiken’s culture. Many Willcox guests enjoy excellent seasonal hunting in beautiful green fields and natural southern pine forests.
CAROLINA STAR GUN & HUNT CLUB 371 Cedar Branch Road Windsor, SC • 803.649.0878
QUAIL TROUGH HUNTING PRESERVE 2032 Edgefield Highway Aiken, SC • 803.648.5483
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION 77 Augusta Road, Edgefield, SC • 803.637.3106 Devoted to the conservation of turkeys, advocating for responsible hunting practices, and hunters’ rights, the National Wild Turkey Federation is just a short drive away in Edgefield, SC. The facility offers many educational opportunities, a shooting range, as well as providing legal hunting locations. If you are looking to hunt turkeys during your stay, National Wild Turkey Federation is your contact!
TURKEY RIDGE PLANTATION 1733 SC-23, Edgefield, SC • 864.992.0211 Turkey Ridge Plantation is a private and exclusive sportsman's paradise in the heart of the Piedmont region of South Carolina. Turkey Ridge promises a pristine hunting experience with a guide who knows what you are looking for each and every hunt. Hunt for quail and chukar with the experts at Turkey Ridge Plantation. Reservations can be made for a three hour hunt for two shooters with a guide, guide dogs, and you’ll leave with your birds cleaned and packaged.
SHOPPING
For those just discovering the heart of Aiken, it’s one of those special experiences Southerners call a “sercie,” a pleasant surprise that seems planned with them in mind. Such a remarkable collection of hip and trendy shops and eateries might be expected in large cities, but less likely in a quiet Southern town that invites strolling amid colorful flowers and towering trees. Yet here they are.
In Aiken, one-of-a-kind shops continue to open. Its complex demographics make it a desirable relocation destination in the Southeast, and by extension, a good place to do business.
Affordables Apparel Aiken Dry Goods Cyndi’s Sweet Shoppe Caroline’s Boutique Downtown Dog Equine Divine Folly Fox and Lady
Lionel Smith Menagerie Nandina Pitter Patter Plum Pudding Return Engagement Three Monkeys York Cottage Antiques
MUSEUMS
AIKEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 433 Newberry St. Aiken, SC • 803.642.2015 Located in a former Winter Colony mansion, this museum displays items and clothing that reflect the county’s history, as well as a nature room that exhibits flora, fauna, and geology of the area. The shell of a temporary observatory, built by German scientists for viewing the Transit of Venus in the late 1800s, is adjacent to the museum.
AIKEN VISITORS CENTER AND TRAIN MUSEUM 406 Park Ave. SE. Aiken SC • 803.293.7846 The Train Museum, located on the second floor, has nine dioramas that depict the towns along the original South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company right of way. This railroad became the first designed steam powered commercial railroad in the United States and the longest railroad in the world. Operating hours are Tues-Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SRS HERITAGE MUSEUM 224 Laurens Street SW. Aiken SC • 803.648.1437 Non- profit organization established to preserve and interpret the role of the Savannah River Site in winning the Cold War. It focuses on technical and scientific achievements, sociological impacts, and ecological accomplishments. Activities include a range of education and outreach programs. 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM on Saturday
THOROUGHBRED RACING HALL OF FAME 135 Dupree Place SW, Aiken, SC • 803.642.7631 Commemorating locally trained horses that are national champions and have won fame on tracks and fields across the nation, this hall of fame is filled with a variety of horse racing memorabilia and awards.
DUPONT PLANETARIUM 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 • 803.641.3654 The DuPont Planetarium exists to inspire others to explore the majesty of the heavens. Visitors age 4 and up attend public shows presented every Saturday.
AIKEN RAILROAD DEPOT 406 Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC • 803.293.7846 Built on the grounds of the original train depot, the Aiken Railroad Depot serves as Aiken’s Visitor Center and Train Museum. The railroad played a vital part in the history of Aiken and the train museum serves as an homage to this. The museum includes detailed dioramas depicting the history and a guide at the front desk to walk you through some more interesting facts! This is a great activity for children, train enthusiasts, and history buffs. It is open Tuesday-Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm and free to the public.
THEATRES & CONCERTS
AIKEN MALL CINEMAS (MOVIES) 300 East Gate Drive, Aiken, SC • 844.462.7342 This movie theater offers eight screens premiering new films.
RIVERWATCH LUXURY CINEMAS 832 Cabela Dr, Augusta, GA • 706.723.1502 First Class Seating Recliners in all auditoriums. Bargain Matinees Daily Before 6pm.
USC AIKEN CONVOCATION CENTER 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC • 803.641.3587 The Aiken Convention Center is home to The Pacers and venue for many of the Southeast’s best concerts, shows and conferences.
AIKEN COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 126 Newberry St. SW, Aiken, SC • 803.648.1438 The Playhouse began in 1952 with an investment of $64 and the desire to produce a play. Rehearsals were first held in the homes of members. Today the Playhouse boasts an annual schedule of fantastic performances.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT HOPELAND GARDENS 135 Dupree place, Aiken, SC • 803.642.7361 A picnic supper, a blanket, family and friends make for a perfect Monday evening May through August as local and regional artists perform at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Concerts begin at 7 and admission is free. During the Spring you can also enjoy the Hopeland Gardens Concert Series.
AIKEN PERFORMING ARTS GROUP 100 Berrie Road (Rye Patch), Aiken SC • 803.643.4774 A presenting organization in Aiken that seeks out nationally and international recognized performing artists. They have been enhancing the art community in Aiken since 2005 and hold performances in the Center for the Performing Arts. Check the APAG website for any shows schedules during your stay.
AIKEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 262 Eastgate Drive, PMB 440 Aiken, SC • 803.220.7251 Created in 2015, Aiken Symphony Orchestra has been a great addition to the world of art in Aiken. The symphony has some of the finest orchestra players residing in South Carolina and Georgia. Check the Aiken Symphony Orchestra website for possible shows during your stay.
JOYE IN AIKEN P.O. Box 5538 Aiken, SC 29804 Joye in Aiken is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the very best in the performing arts available to our citizens, and especially our students. In the last 11 years Joye has brought 450 musicians, actors and dancers at the top of their disciplines (primarily from The Juilliard School) to participate in the weeklong Performing Arts Festival held each March, where a wide variety of events are made available to the public at low or no cost.
ANTIQUES
Aiken becomes a regional fine art and antiques destination when the Aiken Center For the Arts hosts its annual Antique Show and Sale. This event brings antique hunters from all over the Southeast. Local dealers include:
AIKEN ANTIQUE MALL 112-114 Laurens Street SW, Aiken, SC • 803.648.6700 Enjoy a variety of antiques in this multiple owner antique mall. Items change daily so visit often!
ANTIQUES AND MORE 640 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken SC • 803.644.1060
ANTIQUE EMPORIUM 321 Richland Avenue W, Aiken SC • 803.643.9922
YORK COTTAGE ANTIQUES 409 Hayne Avenue SW, Aiken, SC • 803.642.9524
ART SHOWS
AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 122 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC • 803.641.9094 The center features regular gallery exhibits by local, state, and regional artists. The center also hosts programs and events throughout the year.
AIKEN ART ANNEX 144 Fairfield Street. SW, Aiken, SC Three beautiful and unique spaces dedicated to the appreciation of the arts in Aiken.
HISTORIC TOURS
THE HISTORIC AIKEN TROLLEY TOUR 406 Park Ave SE Aiken SC • 803.293.7846 This trolley tour starts at the Aiken Railroad Depot and offers an air conditioned, enclosed vehicle to show you around Aiken. On the tour you will see historic homes and churches, equestrian sites, the site of the Civil War’s Battle of Aiken, and the live oak canopy on South Boundary. This is a great way to quickly get a feel for Aiken and it’s history! These tours are held on Saturday mornings at 10am at a cost of $15 per person, reservations are encouraged.
TAILORED TOURS OF AIKEN Aiken SC, 803.295.3870 Tailored Tours of Aiken offers more personal tours and a wider variety of interests. Tour topics include; historic Aiken, Aiken’s Cottages, Aiken and a Plantation, and Haunted Aiken. All tours are typically driving tours but a few walking tours are also available. These tours range in price from $15-$25 per person and reservations are recommended. If you don't see a tour that peaks your interest, tours can be tailored to your personal interests!
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
So you’re thinking about bringing the entire family to Aiken, and you’re trying to figure out how to please everyone, right? No problem. Even the kids will be entertained. Boredom is not a word in Aiken’s dictionary. In fact, with so much to do and see, there is simply no time to even look up the word.
WILLCOX KID’S PROGRAMMING The Willcox is pleased to offer a variety of children's programming that includes custom created exploration hours with activities such as scavenger hunts, nature hikes, art and crafts, children’s spa treatments, and cooking classes.
AIKEN COUNTY LIBRARY 314 Chesterfield Street, Aiken, SC • 803.642.2020
PLAY LAND OF AIKEN 951 B Dougherty Rd. Aiken, SC • 803.226.0096 PlayLand of Aiken is a Family Owned Indoor Playground. It offers a play area, filled with traditional playground equipment such as slides, climbing tunnels, trampoline, climbing wall, obstacle course and designated toddler area.
DUPONT PLANETARIUM University of South Carolina Aiken • 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC • 803.641.3313 Science looms large at USC Aiken, and the centerpiece of the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center is the DuPont Planetarium. Housing four state-of-the-art telescopes, a graphics projector and an automated special-effects system, the planetarium offers programs for students of all ages and the community. Its hands-on approach to teaching is designed to help people experience the power of science and mathematics, as well as the interest and fun of discovery.
EDVENTURE – CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 211 Gervais Street Columbia, SC • 803.779.3100 EdVenture is appeals to families and children around the state as well as visitors to the Midlands. Permanent exhibits and programs, along with a vibrant schedule of changing exhibits, will entice return visitors and new arrivals. EdVenture is the largest children’s museum in the Southeast. With award-winning exhibits and programming, there is something for every child to discover, experience and understand. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
RIVERBANKS ZOO 500 Wildlife Parkway Columbia, SC • 803.779.8717 From elephants and koalas to penguins and sharks, formal gardens to natural woodlands, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens promises new discoveries around every corner.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
120 CHESTERFIELD ST 803.648.5476 • Corner of York St and Richland Ave Worship – 8:45AM AND 11:00AM Sunday School – 9:45AM
CATHOLIC SAINT MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
138 FAIRFIELD ST SE 803.649.4777 • Corner of Park Ave and York St Sunday Mass – 8:30AM AND 11:15AM, 5:00PM PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
224 BARNWELL AVE NW 803.648.2662 • Corner of Laurens St & Barnwell Ave Worship – 8:45am and 11:00am
EPISCOPAL SAINT THADDEUS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
125 PENDLETON ST SW 803.648.5497 • Corner of Pendelton Street and Richland Avenue Worship – 7:45am, 9:00am and 10:30am
METHODIST SAINT JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
104 NEWBERRY ST NW 803.648.6891 • Corner of Newberry St. and Richland Avenue Worship – 8:30, 9:02 AND 11:00AM
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPLANES
• AMERICAN AIRLINES | 1.800.433.7300 • CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
Reservations 1.800.525.0280 • DELTA CONNECTION CARRIER 1.800.282.3424 • UNITED AIRLINES | 1.800.241.6522 • US AIRWAYS/ US AIRWAYS EXPRESS 1.800.428.4322 • NORTHWEST AIRLINES / KLM 1.800.225.2525
AIRPORTS
• AIKEN REGIONAL AIRPORT 803.648.7803 129 Aviation Blvd, Aiken, SC 29805 • AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT 706.798.3236 1501 Aviation Way, Augusta, GA 30906
AUTOMOBILE RENTALS
• ALAMO RENT A CAR • 1.800.992.9823 • AVIS • 1.800.831.2847 • ENTERPRISE • 1.800.736.8222 • EXPRESS RENT-A-CAR • 803.642.1096 • NATIONAL CAR RENTAL • 1.800.227.7368 • SC EXPRESS • 803.648.9977
RAILROADS
• AMTRAK • 1.800.872.7245
AREA MEDICAL CARE
DOCTORS
DOCTOR’S CARE 850 Aiken Mall Drive • 803.648.1464
FAMILY MEDCENTERS 216 Edgefield Avenue NW • 803.648.4224
HOSPITAL
AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERS 302 University Parkway • 803.641.5000
PHARMACIES
CVS PHARMACY 2062 Whiskey Road • 803.648.2339
WALGREENS 2191 Whiskey Road • 803.648.8155
