Beech Island

Midlands

“Cotton is King!” Those words resounded through Congress and then the nation in a fiery speech by South Carolina Sen. James Henry Hammond in the years leading up to the Civil War. Hammond’s legacy also lives on in the... Read More

Aiken

Midlands

How well do you know Aiken? Hop on the Aiken Trolley Tour and be wowed with stories from Aiken’s golden age when people like Fred Astaire danced down the steps of the Aiken post office and the Hope Diamond was worn around the collar of socialite, Evalyn... Read More

Aiken

Midlands

The fall - that time of year when you look forward to cotton candy, corn dogs, candy apples, funnel cakes, huge turkey legs and deep fried everything. And yes, the memories you make when you scream to the top of your lungs from the adrenaline-pumping... Read More

North Augusta

Midlands

Open since 1977, Old McDonald Fish Camp in North Augusta, SC, offers all-you-care-to-eat farm-raised catfish. Old McDonald's is famous for its all-you-can-eat grits and hush puppies bar. They serve deviled crabs, oysters, scallops, perch and flounder.... Read More

Aiken

Midlands

For a fine dining experience in Thoroughbred Country, make reservations for Aiken's General Elliott Inn, serving dinner on Friday and Saturday nights by reservation only. All dinners include the famous General Elliott caesar salad or fresh market salad,... Read More

North Augusta

Midlands

Driving up to SNO-CAP Drive-In on the fourth Saturday of the month is like taking a step back in time. Each month the 50’s style drive-in hosts a cruise in where sometimes hundreds of antique car lovers and owners pile in for a nostalgic moment in North... Read More