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Aiken Visitors Guide

Welcome to Aiken, South Carolina: a place like no other. A true Southern beauty, Aiken is canopied in majestic live oaks, decorated with beautifully landscaped gardens and dotted with massive estate homes harking back to the 1800s when Aiken was a winter colony retreat for the wealthy.

Aiken exudes pure Southern charm. Once you visit, however, you will find that Aiken is much more than just a pretty place. Deemed as an All American City, Aiken is also urban, sporty, and outdoorsy. Aiken has it all.

Take a peek at what those of us who live here enjoy throughout the year. We invite you to come be our guest and see for yourself why Aiken is a place like no other.

If you would like this free guide sent to you please email VisitorsCenter@CityofAikenSC.gov.

Aiken Downtown Map

In historic downtown Aiken, you will find locally owned shops, chef-owned restaurants and cafes and a theater with home-grown talent! Bakeries (including 2 for dogs), furniture stores, sophisticated clothing boutiques, gift shops, antique stores and equine-inspired shops line the streets. Check out this map to see all that boasts downtown Aiken.

Citizens Parks…A Sports Destination

Aiken is...a home run!  Visiting Citizens Park is a must when you're in Aiken.  From the state of the art sports complex to the walking trail and newly completed Aiken Splash Park you're sure to find nothing but fun at this fantastic sports destination.

Historic Aiken Tour

To those of you desiring more than a casual glance, welcome to historic Aiken. Come and experience our town with its beautiful parkways, shaded streets, double avenues and historic mansions. Enjoy a bit of our intriguing folklore, learn about Aiken’s historic railroad and discover the Winter Colony’s influence on your tour, with this self guided tour you can visit 94 historic locations throughout Aiken starting at the Aiken Train Depot.

Aiken’s Trendy Travel Guide

Aiken is...a hip destination!  Use this new, and trendy, guide to explore Aiken.

Aiken’s Winter Colony

If exploring Aiken's Winter Colony is what you're interested in doing, you'll want to download this beautiful guide to her charm, grace and souther hospitality. 

Visit Aiken Magazine, Spring 2015

Visit Aiken Magazine, a publication of the City of Aiken's tourism program, Spring 2015 edition is hot off the presses! Download the publication here and read all about upcoming activities and wonderful explorations of Aiken. Request a copy by calling (803) 293-7846 or by emailing visitorscenter@cityofaikensc.gov. Enjoy! 

Visit Aiken Magazine, Winter 2014-2015

Visit Aiken Magazine, a publication of the City of Aiken's tourism program, Winter 2014-2015 edition is hot off the presses!  Download the publication here and read all about upcoming activities and wonderful explorations of Aiken.  Request a copy by calling (803) 293-7846 or by emailing visitorscenter@cityofaikensc.gov. Enjoy! 

Visit Aiken Magazine, Summer/Fall 2014

Visit Aiken Magazine is published three times a year and is filled with all sorts of great things to see and do when exploring Aiken.  Pick up your copy at our Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum or request one by emailing visitorscenter@cityofaikensc.gov.  Attached below is our Summer/Fall 2014 edition.  Our next edition will be published in November of 2014.

Visit Aiken Magazine Issue 3

Visit Aiken Magazine is published three times a year and is filled with all sorts of great things to see and do when exploring Aiken.  Pick up your copy at our Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum or request one by emailing visitorscenter@cityofaikensc.gov.  Attached below is our third edition (published in March of 2014).  Our next edition will be published in July of 2014.

Visit Aiken Magazine Issue 1

Visit Aiken Magazine is published three times a year and is filled with all sorts of great things to see and do when exploring Aiken.  Pick up your copy at our Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum or request one by emailing visitorscenter@cityofaikensc.gov.  Attached below is our first edition (published in July of 2013).

Visit Aiken Magazine Issue 2

Visit Aiken Magazine is published three times a year and is filled with all sorts of great things to see and do when exploring Aiken.  Pick up your copy at our Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum or request one by emailingvisitorscenter@cityofaikensc.gov.  Attached below is our second edition (published in November of 2013).  Our next edition will be published in March of 2014.