Explore Equestrian Culture and Beautiful Urban Forests in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken
Photography by William Dickey

Explore the Aiken Center for the Arts. Located downtown, it’s a favorite place to shop and discover new national and regional artists. Next, take a trip to the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum in Hopelands Gardens—the perfect place to get acquainted with Aiken’s rich tradition of racing and integral role in the sport.

Aiken
Photography by William Dickey

Other activities include a visit to the Aiken Train Museum, a ride with Aiken Trolley Tours (803-644-190), and a trip to Hitchcock Woods, one of the largest urban forests in the nation.