This is the perfect time to see what drew wealthy Northerners to the small town of Aiken each year.
As the temperatures cool off, it's the perfect time to take a trolley tour of Aiken's historic homes, churches, equestrian sites and Civil War battlefield as well as stroll through Hopelands Gardens and the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum.
The two-hour tours are given every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Tickets are $15 and are sold at Weeks Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, but advance reservations are recommended as this popular tour frequently sells out. You can make reservations by calling the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum at (803) 293-7846. It's best to arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts.
Explore the History and Beauty of Aiken
