Chelsea & Zach
Things To Do
Hopelands Gardens
A picturesque 14-acre garden
Aiken Train Museum
This railroad became the first designed steam powered commercial railroad in the world at the time.
Aiken County Historical Museum
Elegant museum with exhibits on the county's golf course, local pottery, and the Savannah River Site.
Trolley Run Station
Trolly led tours with sights of historic homes, equestrian sites, the live oak canopy on South Boundary, with walking tours of Hopelands Gardens and the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame.
Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Established in 1977 as a tribute to the famous flat racing and steeplechase Thoroughbred horses that trained in Aiken, SC.
Hitchcock Woods
Located in the heart of Aiken, SC, the Hitchcock Woods is one of the largest urban forests in the nation. Larger than Central Park with its 2,100 acres of forestland and 70 miles of sandy trails, flowing creeks, and orange clay cliffs, this location is a haven for hikers, equestrians, dog walkers, nature lovers, and history buffs.
Rhumba Rum & Cigar Lounge
A Cuban themed restaurant, bar, and cigar lounge. A great spot to unwind right in downtown Aiken!
The Willcox Restaurant & Spa
The Wilcox hotel was originally built in the late 19th century. It now serves as a historic hotel complete with full spa and stunning restaurant with delicious foods and swanky cocktails in an upscale southern environment. Here you can still see occasional equestrians arrive on horseback. On Thursday nights they have live jazz music in the lounge!
The Alley Aiken
A lively alley in downtown Aiken with multiple storefronts, activities, and restaurants that is perfect for exploring town and getting some fresh air. Our favorite restaurant is Whiskey Alley!
Whiskey Alley
A swanky little bar and full service restaurant with incredible cocktails. Zach's favorite dish is the Asian Salad and Chelsea's is the Beyond Burger. Don't forget to try the Brussel Sprouts!
Dukes Bar-B-Que Aiken
Good old fashioned buffet style BBQ in the south. You’re welcome.
Aiken County Farmers Market
Our local farmers market occurs every Saturday morning from 7:30am-12pm. You can find a variety of freshly baked goods, produce, build your own bouquet, and other neat finds but you’ll want to get there early as the good stuff clears out pretty fast!