Explore Aiken App Did you know that the City of Aiken has its own free app? The City of Aiken Explorer app is available on both Apple and Android devices. It includes extensive visitor information on places to stay, things to do, and restaurants to try. It also lists local Continue Reading
Project Pascalis and the Hotel Aiken
Aiken must be in the midst of an identity crisis. There is no other explanation for the current plans Project Pascalis has on tap for Aiken's downtown. To understand...let's back up a bit. Aiken's downtown has always been a source of tremendous pride. Where Continue Reading
Springtime in Aiken
Springtime in Aiken Aiken is a beautiful town year round, but without question, springtime is best. The flowers and trees are blooming, the air is fragrant and sweet. Everything is turning green, it's warm, sunny and the natural light is gorgeous. The town is Continue Reading
Aiken’s Horse District Etiquette
Aiken is a Special Place If you've been here for any length of time, you realize that Aiken is a very special place. Unlike most towns, it's designed with the safety of horses and riders in mind. Here are things that make Aiken so different, as well as some suggestions for Continue Reading
Driving in Aiken
Rules of the Road If you've ever been driving a car in downtown Aiken, SC, it's likely that you've been a bit confused. In some intersections, drivers stop at red lights, while at others, they drive straight through them. There are a fair number of one way streets, Continue Reading
Best of the West Horse Auction
Best of the West Horse Auction On October 1-2, 2021, the Aiken Training Track will be the site of the Best in the West Horse Auction in Aiken, South Carolina. Up to 50 top quality horses will be offered at auction. Horses have been hand selected, and are well-broke, Continue Reading
Southern Splendor in Aiken, SC
Southern Splendor in Aiken, SC Charlotte, NC's South Park Magazine has featured Aiken, South Carolina in their June edition as a travel destination. The Willcox graces the cover in a series of fashionable photo-shoots at iconic locations around town; the Palmetto Golf Continue Reading
Farmer’s Market in The Alley
Farmer's Market in The Alley Enjoy some family friendly fun on Thursday nights in June in downtown Aiken, SC. Stroll around to the sounds of live music, while you shop for farm fresh produce and locally made artisan goods. When you've worked up a good hunger stop in at one Continue Reading
Scarecrows in Aiken
Aiken Downtown Development Association... is hosting a charming contest this fall. Individuals, businesses and schools have assembled 53 fantastic scarecrows in downtown Aiken. You'll be delighted by the creativity and humor of these scarecrows, featuring everything from Continue Reading
Aiken Living
Aiken Living... is all about the positive things happening in Aiken, and its surrounding areas. Kind people, neat places, special events, random acts of kindness...Aiken Living. This week, there's a good feel in the air. It's cooler, which means more time outside, enjoying Continue Reading