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Weekend Getaway in Thoroughbred Country

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Whether you're looking to explore the renowned local art scene or want to catch the horses during racing season, Thoroughbred Country is the perfect destination for your next South Carolina adventure.
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Thoroughbred Racing Hall Of Fame & Museum

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The museum celebrates the great tradition of Thoroughbred racing and Aiken’s vital role in it. The famed Aiken Training Track has been the training ground for 40 champion Thoroughbreds and each have been immortalized in the Hall of Fame. Photos, trophie...

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Thoroughbred Country

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Our History... Experience four beautiful counties in western South Carolina where yesterday is preserved for today. History from every American era is evident throughout Thoroughbred Country. Learn about Colonial Times through demonstrations in potter...

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City of Aiken

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Aiken gained a reputation during the first hundred years as "a place for a splendid time to be had." Those words reign true today. Once a summer retreat for Charlestonians escaping the threat of malaria, Aiken became a Winter Colony during the late 1800's...
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