Aiken

Midlands

This 14-acre garden features camellias, azaleas, live oaks, wisteria, dogwood, crepe myrtle and other Southern favorites for year-round beauty. Two wetlands ponds have boardwalks for close-up views of Chinese elms, cypress and other native plants. The... Read More

Aiken

Midlands

Built in 1842, consecrated in 1843. Oldest church building in Aiken. Behind the sanctuary are interred botanist Henry Ravenel and poet James Matthews Legare. Only Confederate soldiers who died in the 1865 Battle of Aiken were allowed burial privileges.... Read More

Salley

Midlands

This historic district features some 60 Victorian and Art Deco properties that have remained virtually unchanged since the 1930s. For more than 45 years this small community has hosted the world-famous Chitlin' Strut, held annually the weekend after... Read More

Beech Island

Midlands

Using barbecue skills passed down from his grandfather, Freeman's also makes his own hickory charcoal, which many locals claim make his barbecue unique. Read More

Denmark

Midlands

Put aside everything else and make sure you are in the audience at the Dane Theater for the Julius Daniels Memorial Blues Festival. The purpose of the JDMBF is to raise the funds needed to establish a Bamberg County Museum and bring great live music to... Read More

Aiken

Midlands

Aiken Brewing Company is a great local gathering spot where you can choose to dine in or out. They have the finest local brews and their lineup changes almost weekly. On select evenings, you can also find live music upstairs. A good time can always be... Read More