"A Quiet Southern Town" Aiken by Clyselia

Aiken Travel Guide: 24 reviews and 29 photos

I lived in Aiken for 3 years while conducting my graduate research at the Savannah Rover site. It's a quiet horse town with a lot of "big" town perks.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nature, good restaurants, historic places, triple crown races
Cons:Bad shopping (malls) and little nightlife
In a nutshell:A rural horse town with a lot of history

Last visit to Aiken: May 2003
Intro Updated Jan 9, 2004
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Aiken County History Museum Things to Do (2)

Collection of historic relics from Aiken County's interesting past. Includes information on the moving of 3 towns when... more travel advice

Best places to eat in Aiken Restaurants (1)

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Aiken State Park Things to Do (2)

Right outside the town limits is a natural area called Aiken State Park. It's a wonderful swampy park with few visitors... more travel advice

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deebum25 May 8, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Sadly Olive OIls is no more. It's now a Cajun Restaurant.
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JudyinPA May 18, 2005 at 9:16 AM

Thinking of going here in the winter months. Thanks for the Webb Sight. I sent for the brochure. Sounds like a place we would like if there is fishing nearby.
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LizD Sep 24, 2004 at 1:09 PM

Thanks for the info. I have an "e" buddy who lives in Aiken. Its always nice to find out things about where he lives.