Points of Interest AIKEN COUNTY

Thoroughbred Country South Carolina Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Counties Way More than Horses!

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About Th oroughbred Country 2 Region Map 36 Touring Ideas 38 Aiken County 3 Points of Interest 3 What’s Close By 39 Lodging 6 Locator Map 40 Camping & RV Parks 9 Dining 9 Historic Churches, Cemeteries Shopping 13 & Markers 41 City of Aiken Map 16 City of North Augusta Map 17 Recreation 47 South Carolina Department Allendale County 18 of Natural Resources 47 Points of Interest 18 Fishing-Rivers 47 Lodging 20 Fishing-Ponds & Other Areas 48 Dining 20 Hunting & Sporting Clubs 49 Shopping 20 Fox Hunts & Polo 50 Town of Allendale Map 21 Equine Facilities 51 Golf 52 Bamberg County 22 Miniature Golf 53 Points of Interest 22 Canoe & Kayak Rentals 53 Lodging 23 Other 53 Camping & RV Parks 23 Heritage Preserves 55 Dining 24 State Parks & Nature Trails 56 Shopping 24 City & County Parks 58 City of Bamberg Map 26 City of Denmark Map 27 Meeting & Rental Facilities 59 Festivals & Special Events 62 Barnwell County 28 Plan Your Visit 65 Points of Interest 28 Guided Tours 66 Lodging 30 Transportation 67 Camping & RV Parks 30 Dining 31 General Living 68 Shopping 32 Colleges & Hospitals 68 Town of Blackville Map 34 Local Newspapers 68 City of Barnwell Map 35 Tax Information 68 Climate & Seasonal Highlights 68

1 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide WE’RE WAY MORE THAN HORSES

Our History … Experience four beautiful counties in western South Carolina where yesterday is preserved for today. History from every American era is evident throughout this region known as Th oroughbred Country, South Carolina. Learn about Colonial Times through demonstrations in pottery, frontier trading and blacksmithing. Come explore Civil War battle sites and historic plantation homes. Visit our small, quaint towns where you will fi nd museums rich with history and festivals that display local culture. Churches of the past and stories of the Charleston to Hamburg rail line can also be found.

Our Nature … While history abounds, Th oroughbred Country is also a place of natural beauty. Notice the Spanish moss gracing enormous live oak trees. Take in the local fl ora and fauna at a sanctuary. Ponder over the unusual elliptical phenomenon known as a Carolina Bay. Hike through an urban forest or let the elegance of a local garden carry you to another time. If you desire more active recreation, then paddle the Edisto River, the longest free-fl owing, blackwater river in the world. Cool off with a drink from Blackville’s Healing Springs, whose waters are believed to have curative powers.

Our Shopping … “Shopper’s Paradise” would also be an accurate description of this diverse region. Here you can shop for antiques and local crafts, such as locally-thrown pottery or Mennonite quilts. Unique gifts and art galleries including that of Jim Harrison, a nationally-known artist, can also be found.

Our Food … Take a break from your adventures and enjoy our cuisine. Roadside stands, cozy cafes, freshly-baked Mennonite goods and full-scale dining as well as everything in between can be found here. Of course, we still have your southern favorites such as grits, barbeque, collards and fried chicken.

And Rest … After a full day of experiencing our history, our nature, our shopping and our food, rest your head at a quaint bed and breakfast or a historic hotel. Awaken the next day refreshed and ready for the next adventure.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 2 AIKEN COUNTY

Aiken County is known throughout the world as an equestrian training center claiming National Champions. Champions include: Palace Malice, 2013 Belmont Stakes winner; Pleasant Colony, 1981 Kentucky Derby winner; Summer Squall, 1990 Preakness winner; Sea Hero, 1993 Kentucky Derby winner; and Kelso, Horse of the Year for 5 consecutive years in the 1960’s.

History in towns such as Aiken, North Augusta, Beech Island, Wagener and Salley all represent time periods in South Carolina history. Plantation homes, churches, country stores, the Charleston-Hamburg Railway and more tell stories of the people who built the region through the introduction of new cultures, religions and their ingenuity.

Aiken County is also a place of history and natural beauty. Hitchcock Woods, one of the largest urban forests in the United States, and Hopelands Gardens, are two places to visit for anyone who appreciates the beauty of preserved land. Hunting, fi shing, golfi ng and shopping are also available. Whatever brings you here, enjoy! Points of Interest Living History Park, 299 W Spring Grove Ave, North Augusta. 803-279-7560. Plays host to special events including Colonial Times which exhibits examples of everyday life in the 18th century. A meeting house, backwoods cabin, smoke house, blacksmith forge, cabinet shop, mercantile, grist mill, apothecary, slave cabin, post & print shop, Colonial barn and tavern round out the park. Located at the entrance to the park is the Sensory Garden, one of only a few accessible sensory gardens for the sight impaired. Th e total access garden is of the 21st century in a Colonial setting. Th e park is open dawn to dusk, 7 days a week, 365 days Redcliff e Plantation State Historic Site a year. www.colonialtimes.us Redcliff e Plantation State Historic Site, Historic North Augusta, Brochure available 181 Redcliff e Rd, Beech Island. 803-827-1473. at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, 1859 Greek Revival antebellum mansion of 406 West Ave, 803-279-2323. Th e Star of James Henry Hammond and four generations Edgefi eld on Butler Avenue was built in 1860 of his family. Th e house is complete with and sports elaborate ironwork by a foundry in furniture, decorative arts and artwork from New Orleans. Th e matching fence was in route the various periods of occupation. Th e site from New Orleans by a “blockade runner” also features two slave quarters and a stable during the Civil War when it was sunk by a with exhibits. Special programs are off ered Union gunboat. Several properties are listed on throughout the year. Listed on the National the National Register of Historic Places. Register of Historic Places. Grounds are open daily 9am to 6pm year-round. House tours SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta. Th -Mon at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Admission 803-349-9467. Entertainment venue. Home charged for house tours. of the Augusta GreenJackets, a minor league www.southcarolinaparks.com/redcliff e baseball team. Concerts and other events scheduled throughout the year. http://www.greenjacketsbaseball.com

3 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Beech Island Historical Society Visitors Vaucluse and Graniteville Historic Center and Barn, 144 Old Jackson Hwy, Districts, Th e cornerstone of the old mill Beech Island. 803-867-3600. Th e visitors dated 1832, is one of the fi rst in the area. Th e center tells the story of Beech Island, one of the Graniteville Mill, built in 1846, was the fi rst oldest settlements in South Carolina, dating cotton mill in the South. Th e mill, having back to 1685 as Savannah Town. Th e history survived Sherman’s March during the Civil room includes Native American, Colonial, War, was built by William Gregg. Th e mill agricultural and river transportation displays. and town initially included 90 homes, two When displays are completed, the Barn churches, a school, several boarding houses will become the Beech Island Agricultural and six stores. Most buildings were constructed Museum. Open Wed, Th 11am-2pm, and by of blue granite which gave the town its name. appointment. www.beechislandhistory.org Several examples of the Blue Row Homes can still be seen. Both are listed on the National Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Register of Historic Places. 4542 Silver Bluff Rd, Jackson. 803-471-0291. Silver Bluff is a 3,250-acre wildlife sanctuary Wade Hampton Veterans Park, 226 owned by the National Audubon Society. Georgia Ave, North Augusta. North Augusta Habitat and wildlife diversity make Silver Parks, Recreation, & Tourism. 803-441-4300. Bluff a favorite destination for birding, Dedicated to the memory of Civil War wildfl owers, photography or a simply quiet General Wade Hampton, the park has walk. A 3/4-mile and a 2-mile walking trail are monuments dedicated to the veterans of every available. Education at the center focuses on war our country has participated in since the forest and land management and is targeted Revolution, and is laid out to mimic the stars toward school groups and the general public. and stripes of the American fl ag. Please call ahead for current hours. No fee, donations accepted. No pets. Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta, 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta. Horse Creek Valley Veterans Park, 803-441-4380. Th e Center is dedicated to the US 421, Bath. Veterans from the Midland exhibition of regional arts and history with Valley area are honored at this park. Th e main a 2,300 sq ft permanent interactive history focus of the park is the circle of honor that exhibit and two galleries of exhibits which contains approximately 900 names of veterans rotate every two months. Th e Center’s gift from World War I until present. shop showcases local crafts from pottery and paintings to coff ee and chocolate. Mon-Fri Langley Pond Park, 113 Langley Dam Rd, 10am-4pm. First Sunday of each month 1pm- Burnettown. Aiken County Parks, Recreation, 3pm. Also open during special events. & Tourism (PRT). 803-642-7559. Langley www.artsandheritagecenter.com Pond Park is home to several events throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy the loop trail on Aiken County Farmers Market, 115 horseback or foot and championship level disc Williamsburg St, Aiken. 803-293-2214. Open golf course. Amenities include picnic shelter, year-round. Fresh produce, conversation and grills, playground. Pond currently closed for recipes are shared with friends old and new. dam maintenance. Peak season is April to December. www.aikencountyfarmersmarket.com DuPont Planetarium, 471 University Pkwy, Aiken. 803-641-3654. Located on the campus of University of South Carolina Aiken. Th e 45- seat planetarium is equipped with state-of-the- art special eff ects systems, and is augmented by sundials and telescopes. Various shows are available throughout the year. Reservations are recommended. DuPont Planetarium http://rpsec.usca.edu/planetarium

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 4 University of South Carolina Aiken Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Pl, Aiken. Convocation Center, 2049 Champion 803-642-7650. Th is 14-acre park is the former Way, Aiken. 803-643-6901. A state-of-the- estate of Mr. and Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin. Features art facility with capacity ranging from 3,500 a wetlands area, an arboretum trail with cell to 4,100 patrons. Located on the University phone tour, a labyrinth and a performing arts of South Carolina Aiken campus. Features stage. Events include Story Time in the Gardens, include a fi rst class VIP room with a capacity the Summer Concert Series and Christmas in up to 200 patrons, multiple electronic Hopelands. Hopelands Gardens is open year scoreboards with backlighting, advertisement round, 10am to sunset. Admission is free. opportunities, meeting space rentals for any function and two additional practice courts. Aiken Th oroughbred Racing Hall of https://convotix.usca.edu Fame and Museum, Hopelands Gardens. 135 Dupree Pl, Aiken. 803-642-7631. Aiken Th e Etherredge Center, 471 University trained horses who have gone on to become Pkwy, Aiken. 803-641-3305. Located on the national champions are enshrined in the Hall of University of South Carolina Aiken campus. Fame. Trophies and photographs from America’s Houses an art gallery, the O’Connell Th eater best known equestrian riders, polo players and and a larger Main stage theater. A variety of steeplechase riders on display. Tues-Fri 2pm- events are presented throughout the year. 5pm, Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 2pm-5pm, https://etherredge.usca.edu weather permitting. Admission is free. www.aikenracinghalloff ame.com Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-641-9094. Th e Center features regular gallery exhibits by local, state, regional and national artists. A variety of artists display works for sale year-round in the Gallery Store. Th e Center also hosts programs and events throughout the year, off ers art education classes for all ages in a variety of mediums in the seven classrooms, and has a 180-seat performance pavilion. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. www.aikencenterforthearts.org AECOM Center for the Performing Arts, Aiken County Historical Museum 126 Newberry St SW, Aiken. 803-648-1438. Aiken County Historical Museum, Th is state-of-the-art theater is home to the 433 Newberry St SW, Aiken. 803-642-2015. Aiken Community Th eatre (ACT) and the Th e museum is housed in a 1931 Winter Aiken Performing Arts Group (APAG). Th e Colony mansion - one of only two open to theater seats approximately 300. ACP presents the public. Th ree fl oors of exhibits tell the national and international professional shows history of Aiken County from past to present. through the season. Offi ce hours are Mon- A one-room school from the 1890’s, the Fri 9am-4pm (closed 12pm-1pm lunch). See William Gregg Buttery and an 1808 log cabin listing under meeting and rental facilities. are also on the museum grounds. Admission is https://aikencommunitytheatre.org/ free, donations accepted. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. www.apagonline.org Sun 2pm-5pm. Closed Mondays and national holidays. www.aikenmuseum.us SRS Museum, 224 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-648-1437. Located in the historic Dibble Memorial Library. Contains exhibits related to the Cold War and the Savannah River Site. Open for special events and by appointment.

5 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Aiken Visitors Center & Train Museum, Greg Humphries Rare Book Library, 110 406 Park Ave SE, Aiken. 803-293-7846 Railroad Ave E, Wagener. 803-564-5902. or 1-888-AikenSC. Th e Visitors Center is Located at Christ Central. Th is library located on the fi rst fl oor of the rebuilt Aiken contains 3,000 books and artifacts from Railroad Depot. Th e Train Museum, located the Reformation period, mostly religious in on the second fl oor, depicts the towns along nature. By appointment only. Must be able to the original South Carolina Canal and Railroad climb stairs. Company right of way. Open Tues-Fri 10am- 5pm and Sat 9am-2pm. www.visitaikensc.com Salley Historic District, bounded by Pine Ferguson, Popular and Aldrich Streets. Salley Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park, Town Hall, 803-258-3485. Th e district consists 1435 Richland Ave E, Aiken. Aiken County of 60 properties in the downtown area. Th e Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, 803-642- homes in the district are Victorian and Art 7559. Th e park features a large, black granite Deco. Th e town began in 1887 as a result of monument which is engraved with the names the railroad and fl ourished until the 1930’s. of Aiken County veterans who perished in After the 1930’s, Salley experienced a period of the line of duty. Th e monument is fl anked by decline. However, the homes in this district have seven fl ag poles. remained unchanged since the 1930’s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hitchcock Woods, Surrounded by greater Aiken. 803-642-0528. Hitchcock Woods is 2,100 acres of natural forest. Annually, thousands of equestrians, hikers, and nature enthusiasts visit the Woods to enjoy 70 miles of trails. Hitchcock Woods is open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted. Th ere are seven entrances on the perimeter of the Woods. Admission is free. www.hitchcockwoods.org Wagener Museum, 12 Short St, Wagener. Monetta Drive-In Wagener Town Hall, 803-564-3412. Located Monetta Drive-In, 5822 Columbia Hwy N, behind the Wagener Municipal building. Monetta. Movie Line, 803-685-7949. One of Features items related to the political, social, only two operating drive-in movie theaters in economic and military history of Wagener and South Carolina. Originally opened in 1951, and the Aiken County area. Th u-Fri 8am-5pm or later closed, this theater was revived in 1999. by appointment. Th ree screens, all with double features. New movies, as well as old favorites. Seasonal. Open Weekends. Cash only. www.thebigmo.com Lodging

Americas Best Value Inn, 2577 Whiskey Country Inn & Suites, 3270 Whiskey Rd, Rd, Aiken. 803-641-8800. Continental Aiken. 803-649-4024. All rooms breakfast, pool, microwave, refrigerator. non-smoking. Continental breakfast included, www.americasbestvalueinn.com pool, fi tness room, mini-fridge, microwave, guest laundry. www.countryinns.com/aikensc Clarion Inn & Suites, 155 Colony Pkwy, Aiken. 803-648-0999. Continental breakfast, Crowne Plaza, 1060 Center St, North pool, business center, exercise facility, meeting Augusta. 803-349-8400. Fitness Center, room, pet friendly. www.choicehotels.com outdoor pool and various dining options. https://www.ihg.com

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 6 Days Inn, I-20 Exit 22, 2654 Columbia Hwy, Sleep Inn, 1002 Monterey Dr, Aiken. Aiken. 803-642-5692. Continental breakfast, 803-644-9900. Continental breakfast, gym microwave, pool. www.daysinn.com access, pool, microwave, refrigerator, interior corridors. Days Inn Downtown, 1204 Richland Ave W, Aiken. 803-649-5524. Continental Sleep Inn & Suites, I-20 Exit 5, 921 breakfast, refrigerator, microwave. Edgefi eld Rd, North Augusta. 803-202-0209. www.daysinn.com Deluxe continental breakfast, exercise room, pool, microwave, refrigerator, meeting room, Econo Lodge, 3560 Richland Ave W, interior corridors. www.choicehotels.com Aiken. 803-649-3968. Continental breakfast, microwave, refrigerator. Th e Inn at Houndslake, 897 Houndslake www.choicehotels.com Dr, Aiken. 803-648-9535. 30-room lodge located on the grounds of a private country Fairfi eld Inn & Suites, 185 Colony Pkwy, club. Continental breakfast. Hotel guests may Aiken. 803-648-7808. Continental breakfast, use any of the Club’s facilities. Pet friendly. indoor pool, whirlpool, business library, www.theinnathoundslake.com interior corridors. www.marriott.com/agsfs TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 1008 Hampton Inn, 100 Tamil Dr at Whiskey Monterey Dr, Aiken. 803-641-7373. Rd, Aiken. 803-648-2525. Continental Continental breakfast, fi tness center and breakfast, pool, microwave, refrigerator, laundry. Microwave, coff ee maker, refrigerator, interior corridors. stove and dishwasher in the room. Pet friendly. www.aiken.hamptoninn.com www.towneplacesuites.com/agsts Hilton Garden Inn Aiken, 350 Eastgate Dr, Aiken. 803-641-4220. Swimming pool, Bed and Breakfasts, Historic Inns fi tness center, meeting room, on-site dining. 208 Abbeville, 208 Abbeville Ave NW, www.hiltongardeninn.com Aiken. 803-649-3109. Located in historic Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2897 downtown Aiken within walking distance Whiskey Rd, Aiken. 803-508-7700. Full of restaurants and shopping. Th ree rooms breakfast, pool and fi tness center. Microwave available with single and double occupancy. and refrigerator in rooms. In addition to a rocking chair front porch https://www.ihg.com and screened-in back porch, there is a 2 ½ - acre garden on site, suitable for wandering or Holiday Inn Express, 138 Stephens Farm weddings. Full breakfast provided. Lane, North Augusta. 803-341-9505. Full breakfast, pool and fi tness center. Microwave Annie’s Inn, 3083 Charleston Hwy, and refrigerator in rooms. Montmorenci. 803-649-6836. Pre-Civil War, https://www.ihg.com Greek Revival plantation home surrounded by cotton fi elds. Guest rooms each have private Howard Johnson, 1936 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. baths and include a full country breakfast. 803-649-5000. Continental breakfast, pool, Guest cottages are beautifully designed to pet friendly. blend in with the old architecture while having Quality Inn, 3608 Richland Ave W, Aiken. all the amenities. 10 rooms. No smoking, 803-641-1100. Continental breakfast, children welcome (with notice), business/ lounge, indoor hot spa, pool, pet friendly, corporate friendly, weddings, gift certifi cates guest laundry. www.choicehotels.com accepted, pool. www.anniesinnbnb.com Quality Inn, I-20 Exit 22, 110 E Frontage Rd, Aiken. 803-502-0900. Continental breakfast, refrigerator, microwave. www.choicehotels.com

7 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Arbor House, Located in the heart of historic Lookaway Inn, 103 W Forest Ave, downtown. 803-292-6971. First unit: 203 North Augusta. 803-426-1030. Listed on Arbor Ter NW, Aiken. Private and gated the National Register of Historic Places. upstairs apartment with two bedrooms, one Completed in 1898 it was the home of Walter bath and living room with queen sleeper, Jackson, brother of James U. Jackson, founder Sleeps four. Dine al fresco on side balcony of North Augusta. Th is graciously restored with view of downtown Aiken. Flat screen home has fi ve bedrooms in the main house TV, washer/dryer. Second Unit: 152 Laurens and 10 in the courtyard. Venue for indoor, St SW, Aiken. Fully furnished loft, c. 1885, courtyard and garden weddings and events. sleeps fi ve. Cable TV, washer/dryer. Intimate dining and meeting rooms available. Cable TV available. www.lookawayinn.com Carolina Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 819 Carolina Ave, North Augusta. 803-257-2719. Magnolia Shadows, 595 Engineer Rd, Real southern comfort located in downtown Ridge Spring. 803-522-1226. Where North Augusta. Th e Innkeepers will host one European hospitality meets Southern charm. room or the whole house for any occasion to Off ering horse boarding and bed & breakfast celebrate family, friends and traditions. Four services with the traveling horseman in guest rooms, one with shared bath. Rooms mind. Rooms sit in this historical plantation have queen beds. Amenities include home home (1895), completely restored and now cooked breakfast, hospitality center, offi ce surrounded by manicured pastures, magnolia services, event and meeting facility. Catering trees and gardens. Horse and pet friendly. Th e available. No pets. Vacation packages available. convenient location near Aiken, Columbia, www.carolinaoaksbedandbreakfast.com Lexington, SC and Augusta, GA allows guests to visit the local, world-famous equestrian Carriage House Inn c.1872, 139 Laurens venues of polo, fox hunting, eventing, racing St NW, Aiken. 803-644-5888. Boutique and Th e Masters. www.magnoliashadows.com hotel on the main street in historic downtown Aiken. Amidst the charm and abundance of fi ne dining, cultural and shopping opportunities. 37 guest rooms and suites, full complimentary breakfast and variety of amenities for all guests. www.aikencarriagehouse.com Claridge House, 162 Lee St N, Wagener. 803-564-8777. Circa 1897 Victorian style home. Four rooms, three share hall bath. Full breakfast. Reservation dinners available. Rosemary Inn Bed & Breakfast www.claridgehousebb.com Rosemary Inn Bed & Breakfast, 804 General Elliott Inn, 939 New Bridge Rd, Carolina Ave, North Augusta. 803-426-1546. Aiken. 803-642-8108. Th is contemporary Listed on the National Register of Historic Queen Anne style home overlooks pastures of Places. Erected in 1902, Rosemary was the playful thoroughbreds providing a peaceful, home of James U. Jackson, founder of North romantic respite. Th e Inn has three guest Augusta. Restored Beaux Arts mansion has rooms and a two bedroom cottage with six elegant guest rooms, all with large private emphasis on important amenities of a home- baths, full breakfast, hospitality center, bicycle like atmosphere. Full gourmet breakfast, rentals, weddings and events. snacks and wine served in late afternoon. www.rosemaryinnbb.com Dinner on weekends by reservation. www.generalelliottinn.com

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 8 Th e Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken. 803-648-1898. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Voted one of the best hotels in the world. Old fashioned southern hotel off ering suites and rooms elegantly appointed with period antiques, cloud soft beds and soaking tubs. A small, intimate spa and a landscaped pool also accompany the property. Full southern breakfast buff et served in the grand lobby. 15 guest rooms, seven suites. Packages available. Dine at Th e Restaurant at the Willcox. www.thewillcox.com Th e Willcox Camping & RV Parks Aiken State Park, 1145 State Park Rd, Palmetto Lake RV Park, 2620 Columbia Windsor. 803-649-2857. 25 campsites. Hwy N, Aiken. 803-371-7485. Large pull Packed sand, water and electrical hookups, through sites with 30 and 50-amp service with fi re ring, picnic table, heated restroom facility. full hookups. Pets allowed. Can accommodate RVs up to 35ft. Primitive Pine Acres Campground, 205 Duke Drive, camping area with picnic tables, fi re rings Aiken. 803-648-4056. Full hookups with 30 and outhouse available for organized groups. and 50-amp service. Open year round. Daily, Nature and canoe trails, paddle boats, seasonal weekly and monthly rates. Campers available swimming, birding, hiking, fi shing, boating, for weekly rentals. Coin laundry, showers, picnic shelters. Canoe and kayak rentals. Park dump station, propane and internet on site. hours are 9am to dark. Pets allowed. www.southcarolinaparks.com/aiken

Aiken RV Campground, LLC, 2424 Columbia Hwy N, Aiken. 803-226-0850. Full service RV park. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. Full hookups with 30 and 50-amp service, level concrete runners, washerette, hot ceramic showers and cable TV. Open year round.

Aiken State Park Dining Acropolis Pizza, 1647 Richland Ave W, Antonio’s Italian Eatery, 336 Georgia Ave Aiken. 803-649-7601. Greek and Italian Ste 103, North Augusta. 803-341-9720. cuisine. Northern style pizza. Lunch and Italian, pizza, subs, salads. Lunch and dinner. dinner. www.acropolisofaiken.com Auten’s, 969 Pine Log Rd, Aiken. Aiken Brewing Company, 140 Laurens 803-502-1307. Country cooking. Breakfast St SW, Aiken. 803-502-0707. Hand-crafted and lunch. www.autensofaiken.com beers. Sandwiches to fi ne dining. Lunch and dinner. www.aikenbrewingcompany.com Back Porch, 808 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta. 803-380-1578. Locally- Anshu Asian Cafe, 122 Coach Light Way, owned restaurant. Great burgers, Louisiana Aiken. 803-226-0556. Asian fusion family style dishes, pulled pork, shrimp, fi sh and restaurant. www.anshuasiancafe.com chicken baskets. Nightly specials. Freshly prepared. Open Wed-Sat. Lunch and dinner.

9 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide BBQ Barn, 10298 Atomic Rd, North Cracker Barrel, 2364 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. Augusta. 803-278-7202. Authentic smoked 803-648-0007. Home-style cooking. Breakfast, barbeque. Catering services are available. lunch and dinner. www.crackerbarrel.com www.bbqbarnna.com Crossroads Café, 1738 Sand Bar Ferry Rd, Beech Island. 803-827-1429. Home cooking. Breakfast and lunch. DeShawn’s Seafood & Chicken, 630 Atomic Rd, North Augusta. 803-442-4444. American soul food. Lunch and dinner. Dukes Bar-B-Que, 4248 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. 803-649-7675. Barbeque. http://www.dukesbarbque.com Betsy’s Round the Corner Ferrando’s Italian Pizzeria, Two locations: Betsy’s Round the Corner, 224 Park 152 S Aiken Ln. 803-644-8881. 3555 Richland Ave SW, Aiken. 803-226-0078. Breakfast Ave, Aiken. 803-642-8484. Italian. Lunch and (Saturdays only), lunch and dinner. American. dinner. Soda fountain and grill. Daily homemade blue 218 Main St S, New Ellenton. plate specials, soups and salads. Flowers’ Cafe, 803-443-7229. Local cafe serving daily specials, https://betsysroundthecorner.com/ sandwiches, soups, salads, fresh coffee and Blue Top Grill, 212 Aiken Rd, Graniteville. desserts. Dine-in or take-out. Lunch and dinner. 803-663-3971. Short order. Lunch and dinner. https://fl owerscafesc.webs.com Bobby’s Bar-B-Q Buff et, 1897 Jeff erson Freeman’s BBQ, 1060 Sand Bar Ferry Rd, Davis Hwy, Warrenville. 803-593-5900. Barbeque. Beech Island. 803-827-1623. Barbeque. Lunch Lunch and dinner. www.bobbysbbq.com and dinner. Bush’s Fish & Chips, 409 Main St, Garden Grille & Bar, 350 East Gate Dr, Graniteville. 803-663-1073. Country cooking, Aiken. 803-641-4220. Casual dining inside seafood. Lunch and dinner. Hilton Garden Inn. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.aiken.hgi.com Carolina Bar-B-Q, 109 Main St S, New Ellenton. 803-652-2919. Barbeque. Lunch Gary’s, (Th e Original) 410 Georgia Ave, and dinner. North Augusta. 803-278-1314. Old-fashioned hamburgers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casa Bella Italian Restaurant, 120 Chesterfi eld St S, Aiken. 803-641-3107. General Elliot Inn, 939 New Bridge Rd, Italian cuisine. Dinner. Aiken. 803-642-8108. Fine dining in a home www.casabellaitalianrestaurant.com atmosphere. Reservations required. www.generalelliottinn.com Casa Di Pizza & Italian, 103 Edgewood Dr, North Augusta. 803-279-4418. Pizza, pasta, JC’s Seafood, 3189 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. subs, salads. Lunch and dinner. 803-648-6303. Fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner. www.jcseafood.net Chick-N-Snack, 208 Ascauga Lake Rd, Graniteville. 803-663-9395. Country cooking. Just Julie’s, 951 Pine Log Rd, Aiken. Lunch and dinner. 803-649-2721. Locally-owned and operated sandwich shop featuring subs, salads and City Billiards, 208 Richland Ave W, Aiken. desserts. Meats and cheeses are freshly sliced. 803-649-7362. Short order, pool tables. Lunch Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on and dinner. www.citybilliardsaikensc.com Sundays. http://justjuliesrestaurant.com

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 10 L&M Cafe, 2171 Augusta Rd, Gloverville. Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano, 436 E 803-593-2890. Country cooking. Breakfast, Martintown Rd, North Augusta. 803-441-0000. lunch and dinner. Mexican. Lunch and dinner. La Dolcé Bakery . Cafe . Tea Room, New Moon Café, 116 Laurens St NW, 967 Dougherty Rd, Aiken. 803-335-1440. Aiken. 803-643-7088. Sandwiches, pastries, Gourmet bakery, loose tea and coff ee. Breakfast specialty coff ee. Breakfast and lunch. and lunch. www.ladolce-aiken.com www.newmoondowntown.com Linda’s Bistro, 135 York St SE, Aiken. Pat’s Sub Shop, 728 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken. 803-648-4853. Steaks, chops, grilled food. (803) 649-1523. Locally-owned and operated Dinner. www.lindasbistro-aiken.com sub shop. Sandwiches, soups and dessert. Lunch and dinner. Closed on Sundays. Little Howie’s, 103 Williamsburg St SE, Aiken. 803-648-0402. Lunch and dinner. Pink Dipper Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Family owned and operated. Burgers and Parlour, 501 Georgia Ave, North Augusta. chicken. Closed on Sundays. 803-279-4100. Closed holidays. www.pinkdipper.com Malia’s, 120 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-643-3086. Gourmet blackboard menu. Pizza Joint, 125 Richland Ave W, Aiken. Lunch and dinner. www.maliasrestaurant.com (803) 648-9074. Local restaurant & bar chain serving brick-oven pizzas, calzones & sandwiches in a casual space. www.thepizzajoint.net Prime Steakhouse, 316 Richland Ave NW, Aiken. 803-642-4488. Aged steaks, whole lobster and fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner. www.primesteakhouseaiken.com

Manuel’s Bread Cafe Manuel’s Bread Cafe, 505 Railroad Ave Ste 100, North Augusta. 803-380-1323. French cafe, alfresco eating. www.manuelsbreadcafe.com Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, 150- Red Shed Diner B Laurens St SW, Aiken. (803) 226-0573. Mexican restaurant and cantina. Open for Red Shed Diner, 212 Ascauga Lake Rd, lunch and dinner. Locally owned and operated. Graniteville. 803-663-0584. Old-fashioned store and market. https://redsheddiner.wordpress.com Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, 716 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken. 803-648-8840. Locally-owned Roma’s Italian Restaurant, 116 Coach and operated Mexican restaurant. Lunch and Light Way SW, Aiken. 803-643-7828. Italian dinner. cuisine. Dinner. Mellow Mushroom, 151 Bee Ln, Aiken. Rose Hill Restaurant, 245 Greenville St 803-474-8454. Pizzas, subs and salads. Lunch NW, Aiken. 803-648-1181. Full menu. and dinner. www.mellowmushroom.com Catering services available. https://rosehillinaiken.com Midway Grill, 2060 Augusta Rd, Gloverville. 803-593-4744. Short order. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

11 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Ruben’s Argentinian Steakhouse, 510 Silver Th e Little Bake Shoppe, 135 Main St Bluff Rd, Aiken. 803-643-8777. Beef, chicken, N, Wagener. 803-564-3849. Bakery/Deli. pasta and seafood. Lunch and dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Russell’s Pizza, 136 Lee St N, Wagener. Th e Red Pepper, 752 Silver Bluff Rd, 803-564-5012. Pizza, subs and salads. Lunch Aiken. (803) 649-9915. Lunch and dinner. and dinner. Fine casual dining featuring American dishes, happy hours, live music and patio seating. Locally owned and operated. http://redpepperaiken.com Th e Restaurant at the Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken. 803-648-1898. Gastro Pub. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.thewillcox.com Th e Village Cafe, 110 Coach Light Way SW, Aiken. 803-640-0247. Delicious & Seeds Cafe, Farm and Market quality food, drink and gelato. Breakfast and Seeds Cafe, Farm and Market, 245 White lunch. http://www.thevillagecafeaiken.com Pond Rd, Williston. 803-621-0121. Farm-to- What’s Cookin’ Downtown, 123 B Laurens table cafe. Breakfast and lunch. St NW, Aiken. 803-649-1068. Gourmet cooking www.seedson78.com to-go and dine in. Breakfast and lunch. Special Sno-Cap Drive-In, 618 West Ave, North events. https://www.whatscookindowntown.com Augusta. 803-279-4004. 1950’s style drive-in. Whiskey Alley, 227 Th e Alley SW, Aiken. Lunch and dinner. www.snocapdrivein.com 803-226-0579. Whiskey and tapas bar in Sunrise Grill, 404 E Martintown Rd Ste 4, downtown Aiken. Dinner. North Augusta. 803-202-9898. Breakfast and http://whiskey-alley.business.site lunch. www.thesunrisegrill.com WingPlace, 732 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken. Takosushi, 210 Th e Alley, Aiken. 803-644-7777. Locally-owned and operated 803-642-8899. A blend of the southwest and sports bar. Wings, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, far east. Lunch and dinner. spirits and craft beers. Lunch and dinner. Live www.tako-sushi.com music on scheduled days. http://www.wing-place.com Th ai Jasmine Rice, 1552 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. 803-226-0601. Authentic Th ai Food. Lunch and Vinny’s Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 1367 W dinner. https://www.thaijasminericeofsc.com/ Martintown Rd, North Augusta. 803-278-7228. American and Italian. Dinner and spirits. Tues-Sat. Th e Alley Downtown Taproom, 214 Th e www.vinnyspizzeria.net Alley, Aiken. 803-226-0344. Home to 48 taps with a variety of beer, ciders, wine, kombuchas, sodas and coff ee. Pay by the ounce, or by the pint. Staff is available to walk you through the process. https://www.thealleydowntowntaproom.com Th e Hammond’s Ferry Larder, 89 Crystal Lake Dr, North Augusta. 803-341-9273. Delightful goods and eats. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. http://hfl arder.com/ Th e Highland Park Grille, 555 Highland Park Dr SW, Aiken. 803-641-2094. American, casual dining. Lunch and drinks.

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3 Monkeys, 141 Laurens St SW, Aiken. Art & Soul of Aiken, 208 Th e Alley, Aiken. 803-648-7592. Th e perfect place to fi nd just 803-645-9186. Local artisan gallery. the right gift or something spectacular for www.artandsoulofaiken.com your home. http://www.3monkeysaiken.com Artisan Market & Decor, 119 Laurens St Aff ordables Apparel, 113 Laurens St SW NW, Aiken. 803-643-7580. Handmade custom #104, Aiken. 803-335-3760. Apparel and home decor. accessories. www.aff ordablesapparel.com Barbara Sue Brodie NeedleWorks, 345 Aiken Antique Mall, 112 Laurens St SW, Hayne Ave SW, Aiken. 803-644-0090. Aiken. 803-648-6700. Antiques. Over 50 dealers. www.barbarasuebrodie.com Aiken County Historical Museum Store, Beyond Bijoux, 106 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 433 Newberry St SW Aiken, 803-644-1010. 803-226-0803. Beyond bijoux is a fashion Fashion jewelry, Aiken gifts, book room. jewelry and accessories boutique. http://aikenmuseum.us Caroline’s Boutique, 131 Laurens St SW, Aiken County Visitors Center, 133 Aiken. 803-644-5606. Located in Downtown Laurens St NW, Aiken. 803-642-7557. Visitor Aiken. A great place to fi nd today’s styles. information, souvenirs, local artisans, fi ne CommuniGraphics, 1400 Georgia Ave, North crafts, books. www.discoveraikencounty.com Augusta. 803-278-7217. Gift items, embroidery, Aiken Drug Co, 101 Laurens St SW, Aiken. screen print, signs. www.communigraphics.com 803-649-6286. Collegiate and SC gifts, collectibles. Connie’s Framing, 145 Pendleton St NW, Aiken. 803-643-3696. Custom Framing. Aiken Dry Goods, 124 Laurens St NW, Aiken. Featuring artwork from local artists. 803-226-0100. Equestrian gifts, tack, clothing and local artwork. www.aikendrygoods.com Cyndi’s Sweet Shoppe, 146 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-226-0191. Vast assortment of Aiken Embroidery and Design, 107 Laurens candies. www.cyndissweetshoppe.com St NW, Aiken. 803-215-5878. Choose from items we have in stock or personalize your own. Downtown Dog, 150 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-226-0347. Toys, collars, leashes, natural Aiken Office Supply, 2560 Whiskey Rd, foods and more. http://aikendowntowndog.com Aiken. 803-648-8339. Collectibles and offi ce supplies. Elliott Offi ce and Home Consignments, 115 Laurens St NW, Aiken. 803-649-4151. Aiken Saddlery, 1044 E. Pine Log Rd, Aiken. Various antique and vintage items. 803-649-6583. A destination store and farm http://elliottsc.com delivery service off ering health care products, feed, hay, and handcrafted items by local Epona, 137 Laurens St SW, Aiken. artisans. www.aikensaddlery.com 803-262-5102. Equine-inspired boutique with collections from wearable art to decorations for Antique Emporium, 321 Richland Ave W, the home. www.eponaonlaurens.com Aiken. 803-643-9922. Antiques. Equine Divine, 126 Laurens St SW, Aiken. Antiques & More, 640 E Pine Log Rd, 803-642-9772. Art gallery, boutique and gifts Aiken. 803-644-1060. Antiques, furniture, with a focus on equine pursuits. vintage items, glassware and handcrafted items. www.equinedivineonline.com http://antiquesandmoremall.net Folly, 116 Laurens St SW, Aiken. Arts and Heritage Center Gift Shop, 100 803-226-0550. Unique accessories for self and Georgia Ave, North Augusta. 803-441-4380. home. http://www.follyfi nds.com Local artisan crafts. www.artsandheritagecenter.com 13 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Fox and Lady, 110 Laurens St SW, Aiken. Th e Bone-i-Fide Bakery & Grooming, 803-291-0389. Quaint little boutique. 127 Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-646-3152. Fresh-baked, natural treats for dogs, unique Gallery Store, 122 Laurens St SW, Aiken. dog-themed items. 803-641-9094. Located inside Aiken Center www.theboneifi debakery.com for the Arts. Works of local and regional artists. http://aikencenterforthearts.org Th e Ivy Cottage Inc, 206 Park Ave SE, Aiken. 803-643-0535. Flowers and gifts. High Country Olive Oil, 125 Laurens www.theivycottagefl owersandgifts.com St SW, Aiken. 803-649-9907. High quality, fl avorful products to enhance the healthy diet. Th e Lucky Pecan Store, 15758 Atomic Rd, www.highcountryoliveoil.com Beech Island. 803-522-4642. Off ers gifts, antiques, jams, jellies, sauces, dressings, pecan Impressions of the South, 508 West Ave, candies and crack and shell pecans. North Augusta. 803-426-8298. Gifts, coff ees, www.theluckypecanstore.com candies, teas and wreaths. Th e Paisley Peacock, 109 Laurens St NW, Kit & Caboodles, 508 Edgefi eld Rd, North Aiken. 803-215-8452. Customized gifts Augusta. 803-279-7157. Candy, candles, just for you. Monogramming, embroidery, soaps, baskets and banners. jewelry, metalworks and boutique apparel. Lionel Smith, 132 Laurens St SW, Aiken. Th e Screenprint Factory, 157 Laurens St 803-648-2100. Custom clothing, made-to- NW, Aiken. 803-649-7552. Souvenirs, t-shirts, measure shirts, formal sales/rentals and more. sweats, caps, coff ee mugs, pins, wine glasses. www.lionelsmithltd.com True Value Hardware, 121 Laurens St SW, Nandina Home & Design, 158 Laurens St Aiken. 803-648-8542. Household tools, supplies SW, Aiken. 803-649-0616. Home furnishings and more. and gifts. www.nandinahome.com ww3.truevalue.com/tvhdaiken/Home.aspx Pitter Patter Children’s Boutique, 131 Unique Expressions, 1521 Whiskey Rd, Laurens St SW, Aiken. 803-643-8000. Aiken’s Aiken. 803-641-7908. Gifts, home decor, choice for fi ne children’s fashions since 1991. jewelry, collegiate and palmetto products. Clothing, toys, gifts and monogramming. White Rose Eclectics, 116-A Pendleton Plum Pudding, 101 Laurens St NW, Aiken. St, Aiken. 803-724-7285. Unique boutique 888-940-7586. Gourmet kitchenware. apparel, jewelry and accessories. www.plumpuddingkitchen.com Woods Market & Garden, 951 Dougherty Return Engagement, 151 Laurens St SW, Rd, Aiken. 803-770-9437. Local farmers and Aiken. 803-642-3337. Upscale consignment artisan market. boutique. http://returnengagementaiken.com York Cottage Antiques, 409 Hayne Ave Riverfront Antique Mall, 5979 Jeff erson SW, Aiken. 803-642-9524. Fine china, Davis Hwy, North Augusta. 803-279-0900. crystal, silver, antiques. Antiques, collectibles, crafts. Cafe is available. Singing Hills Antiques, 415 West Ave, North Augusta. 803-441-8805. Antiques, live ivy topiaries, baskets, woven rugs, books. Mary Cottone Pottery, Aiken. 803-616-2196. Stoneware clay art and pottery classes in wheel throwing and handbuilding for adults and children. Studio rental and private parties.

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From the moss-laden oaks along the Savannah River to the fi elds of white cotton and ripe peaches, Allendale County is proud of a rich culture fi lled with history and Southern tradition. Formed from parts of Barnwell and Hampton counties in 1919, Allendale is the youngest county in South Carolina.

Historic churches and cemeteries are plentiful in this corner of the region. Take in the beauty as you ride miles of equestrian trails with your horse. Notice the low lying cypress swamp areas where alligators, turtles and other species choose to dwell. After a day spent outdoors, refl ect on your experiences around a campfi re.

Allendale County has a strong tradition in agriculture and produces cotton, watermelons, peaches, peanuts, corn, okra and other crops. Make a stop at a roadside stand to enjoy some of the fresh local produce.

Don’t forget to sample our southern BBQ and good old-fashioned home cooking while you’re in town. Visit USC Salkehatchie and view the “Searching for our Beginnings” exhibit, the only permanent collection of Clovis and pre-Clovis artifacts.

Take your trip through Allendale County slowly to enjoy the easy pace of the South.

Points of Interest

Savannah River, Western border of Allendale Topper Site & Exhibit at University of County. Originally named the Westobou River South Carolina Salkehatchie, On the for the Westo Indians (a warlike tribe who Salkehatchie Campus, US 301, Allendale. lived in a village on the Westobou), the river 803-584-3446. USC Salkehatchie’s library was later renamed for the Savannah Native houses “Searching for our Beginnings,” the Americans. only permanent collection of Clovis and pre-Clovis artifacts from the Topper site. Th e exhibit also includes photographs from the dig sites and informational panels.

Allendale Farmers Market, 5789 Allendale Fairfax Hwy (US 278), Allendale. 803-584-4556. Fresh produce, plants, dairy and more. Picnic tables and a playground are available. Special events are scheduled throughout the year. Open seasonally. Th ursday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday Allendale County Courthouse, Courthouse 10am-3pm. Sq, Allendale. One of the most attractive courthouses in South Carolina. Th e building Twitty’s Mud Bog, 4396 Bufords Bridge was gutted by fi re in 1998. Renovation in Hwy, Ulmer. 803-259-9252. Twitty’s Mud 2004 preserved the original shell of the Bog hosts multiple family-friendly mud racing building while providing the county with a events throughout the year. Admission is $15. modern facility. Children 12 and under are free. Cash only. No glass containers or pets allowed.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 18 Farmer Drug Store, 192 Burtons Ferry Virginia Durant Young House, 503 Hwy, Allendale. 803-584-2191. Peek in the Allendale-Fairfax Hwy, Fairfax. 803-632- storefront window at a re-creation of an old 1533. Virginia Durant Young was an author ice cream parlor and barber shop. Th e drug and journalist. Th is house is listed on the store occupied this spot from 1915 to 1995. National Register of Historic Places and is Tours by appointment only. home to the Fairfax Library.

Th e Carolina Th eatre, 420 US 301, Lower Savannah River Alliance Greenway Allendale. 803-584-3446. Th is newly renovated, & Trail, A 4-mile-long walking trail that 1920’s Art Deco theatre is a hidden gem in terminates at a 1938 Turnstile Metal Bridge Allendale County. Step back into the past over the Savannah River. Half of the trail is when you walk through custom etched glass elevated giving you a unique view of the doors and take in all the attention to detail. swamplands below. Th ere is also a FIT trail From Art Deco sconces and fi xtures to the with obstacles and a primitive campsite at “Carolina” carpet made special for the theatre the Lower Savannah River Alliance Nature and themed artwork by USC students, this is a Education Center. memorable venue worthy of any performance. www.lowersavannahriveralliance.org Events held year round.

19 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Lodging Allendale Motor Court, 1645 Main St N Red Bluff Lodge, 130 Boone Trl, Allendale. (US 301 N), Allendale. 803-584-4202. 803-584-7363. A full service lodge providing year-round opportunities for outdoorsmen Cedar Knoll Hunting Lodge, 757 Cedar and women to enjoy the wonderful natural Knoll Rd, Fairfax. 844-868-5348. Deer, resources available in Allendale County. wild boar and bobwhite quail hunting. Hunting available for whitetail deer, feral Lodge sleeps 30 and features 70 campsites hogs, alligator and wild turkey. Fishing and with electricity, water, sewer hookups, light quail hunting trips are available a la carte. Full and corral horse stalls; and an additional 70 service gunsmith shop and shooting range sites with electricity, water, sewer, a light and onsite. Other outdoor activities available are permanent tie lines. Showers, restrooms and kayaking, mountain biking, camping and coin laundry located near campsites. 3 dump naturalist tours. Lodge can accommodate stations. www.cedarknoll.com groups of 1 to 22 people. Reservations Executive Inn, 1921 Main St N (US 301 N), required. Full meal service available. Allendale. 803-584-2184. www.redbluffl odge.com Dining AJ’s Deli, 382 Hampton Ave, Fairfax. Golden Town, 256 Hampton Ave, Fairfax. 803-632-1016. Breakfast and lunch. 803-632-3038. Chinese. Lunch and dinner.

Big G’s BBQ, 1620 Main St (US 301 N), Govan’s Sports, Blues & Soul Food, 158 7th Allendale. 803-584-5899. Barbeque buff et, St, Fairfax. 803-632-6006. Dinner Th ursday- salad bar. Lunch, dinner and carry out. Saturday. Lunch and dinner Sunday. Live music Friday and Saturday. China Buff et, 399 S Main St (US 301 S), Allendale. 803-584-5718. Chinese. Dine-in Hardee’s, 200 Railroad Ave, Allendale. or take out. Lunch and dinner. 803-584-4200. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Choice Cut Meats, 1445 Augusta Hwy, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, 1206 Main Allendale. 803-584-7744. Country cooking. St (US 301 S), Allendale. 803-573-7133. Lunch. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Clara’s Fried Chicken & More, 399 Subway, 337 Main St N, Allendale. Allendale-Fairfax Highway, Fairfax. 803-584-0910. Sandwiches, salads. Breakfast, 803-632-6010. Buff et and sit down. Lunch lunch and dinner. and dinner.

El Jardin Mexican Restaurant, 2024 N Main St, Allendale. 803-584-3203. Mexican. Lunch and dinner. Shopping New Direction Christian Bookstore, 192 Main St N, Allendale. 803-584-4910. Clothing, books, church supplies, gifts and CDs. www.newdirectionchristianbookstore.com

On Time Fashion, 147 Augusta Hwy, Allendale. 803-584-2775. Men’s formal wear. Shoes, suits, ties, handkerchiefs, cuff links and more. www.ontimefashion.us

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Th e cool, black waters of the Edisto River provide the backdrop for Bamberg County’s history and charm. Join local residents for hunting, fi shing or canoeing excursions.

Visitors to the Jim Harrison Gallery in the rural crossroads town of Denmark, SC, are in for a special experience. In Harrison’s art, place matters, whether that is the sun-drenched coast or a lonely barn in a rural landscape. Th e Gallery is the southeastern distributor for original paintings by Jim Harrison also, featuring bronzes, etchings and a variety of limited and unlimited edition reproductions from Harrison’s more than 50-year career as an artist.

Bamberg County has been visited by some notables, including General Sherman. On his march to Columbia, Sherman’s Army was met at Rivers Bridge by a small band of Confederate Soldiers who tried to stall his progress. Rivers Bridge State Historic Site shows the scars from that battle in the form of battle breastworks.

Bamberg County features many cultural festivals. Be sure to plan your visit during one of these highlighted weekends. Points of Interest Rivers Bridge Historic Site, 325 State Park Broxton Bridge Plantation, 1685 Broxton Rd. Off of SC 641, 7 miles SW of Ehrhardt. Bridge Rd (Hwy 601), 6 miles south of 803-267-3675. Th e site is 390 acres and Ehrhardt. 803-437-4868. A second Civil includes the battlefi eld, an award-winning War battle site. Breastworks here have been battlefi eld interpretive trail, the memorial preserved. Tours by appointment. Trail riding, grounds, a community building and a picnic fi shing and sporting clays also available. shelter. Th e signifi cance of the site centers on Admission charged. See listings under the Civil War battlefi eld, where on February recreation and lodging. 2 and 3, 1865, a small force of Confederate www.broxtonbridge.com soldiers in fi eld fortifi cations opposed the advance of Sherman’s army. Th e well-preserved Edisto River Trips, Bamberg Chamber of earthen fortifi cations are the centerpiece of this Commerce. 803-245-4427. Float down the important battlefi eld landscape. Listed on the South Fork of the blackwater Edisto River National Register of Historic Places. Th -Mon from any of three launches found in Bamberg 9 am-6 pm. Admission for Saturday tours. County. Choose from Claude’s Landing, www.southcarolinaparks.com/rivers-bridge Bobcat Landing or Brabham’s Landing. Organized trips held throughout the year by the Bamberg Chamber of Commerce. Call for dates and locations.

“Cotton the World Over,” 11955 Heritage Hwy (US 78), Bamberg. Th e Mural is located in the lobby of the Bamberg Post Offi ce. One of sixteen in South Carolina, the 6’ x 12’ oil on canvas mural was painted by Dorothea Mierisch in 1939 as a New Deal Art Program. Th e Bamberg Post Offi ce is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 22 Bamberg Historic District, Railroad Ave and side streets, Bamberg. 803-245-1000. According to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, most of the properties are vernacular residences with prominent porches and profuse carpenter’s ornamentation. Th e architectural style of some of the larger buildings includes: Georgian Revival, Second Empire, Neoclassical and Gothic Revival. Th e 1830’s South Carolina Canal and Railroad bed that carried the fi rst steam engine, the Best Friend, runs through Dogwood Flower the middle of this National Historic District. Today the railroad bed is a 1.5-mile walking Denmark Depot, US 78, Denmark. trail. Journey through time and rediscover the 803-793-3734. Th is old train depot houses beauty and romance of the Old South with a visitors information center and an Amtrak a walking or driving tour of the district. A station. Contact City Hall for hours or more brochure that guides you through the district information. is available for purchase. Downtown Denmark, 803-793-3734. Th is small town has several stores for your shopping pleasure. You can choose from an old time fi ve and dime store, an antique store in a building with a history of its own, an art gallery or a hardware store that sells everything from lumber to fi ne china. As you stroll through the town, notice the hand painted wall bulletins and outdoor advertising signage. Th ese are part of the Denmark Sign Project, an indoor- outdoor community display of 20th century advertising. Hooten-Black House Lodging Carolina Inn, 17688 Heritage Hwy, Denmark. 803-793-6300. Cable TV, phones & data ports, fridges/microwaves in all rooms, big truck parking, student & hunter discounts.

Bed & Breakfasts, Camping & RV Parks Broxton Bridge Plantation, 1685 Broxton Ehrhardt Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn, Bridge Rd, (Hwy 601), six miles south of 13764 Broxton Bridge Rd (Hwy 601), Ehrhardt. 800-437-4868. Southern nostalgia Ehrhardt. 803-267-2020. Restored plantation and a genuine bit of Civil War history. Th e mansion with six guest rooms, all with private plantation home, built in the 1850’s, has fi ve baths, fi replaces, TV’s, central heat/air. Close rooms with private baths. Step through the to Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, hunting front door and go back 140 years to a simpler and fi shing. Pool, full breakfast. Dinner time and enjoy walking trails around a 10- available. Special business rates available. acre lake, hunting, fi shing, sporting clays and www.ehrhardthall.com nearby golf. 125 RV campsites, most with water, electricity and sewage hookups. www.broxtonbridge.com

23 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Dining Bee Box Restaurant, 2302 Low Country Rusty & Paula’s Restaurant, 3308 Main Hwy, Ehrhardt. 803-267-2502. Home Hwy, Bamberg. 803-245-3351. Country cooking, short order. Breakfast, lunch and cooking. Breakfast and lunch. dinner. Nelson’s Wee Bake Bakery, 4767 Carolina Betty’s Quick Stop, 3475 Main Hwy, Hwy, Denmark. 803-793-4664. Mennonite Bamberg. 803-245-4991. Short order. bakery featuring doughnuts, pies, cakes and Breakfast and lunch. other baked goods. Breakfast and lunch. Cliff ’s Seafood & Grill, 12743 Heritage Pizza Hut, 2779 Main Hwy, Bamberg. Hwy, Bamberg. 803-245-0701. Seafood, 803-245-5113. Pizza, wings. Take-out. Lunch quail, steaks and chops. Lunch and dinner. and dinner. www.pizzahut.com Duke’s BBQ of Bamberg, 1178 Main Hwy, New China, 2307 Main Hwy, Bamberg. Bamberg. 803-245-3313. Barbeque. Lunch 803-245-3831. Chinese. Lunch and dinner. and dinner. Shopping Black Shadow - Iron Work Gift Shoppe, Pansy Clayton Heritage Art Gallery, 6145 Main Hwy, Bamberg. 803-308-7080. A 7689 Ehrhardt Rd, Ehrhardt. 803-267-2204. copyrighted line of ornamental iron work and Original oil and acrylics of old southern deer stands. scenes. Southern artifacts on display. Brooker True Value and Gifts, 4823 Poole’s 5 & 10, 4822 Carolina Hwy, Carolina Hwy, Denmark. 803-793-3342. Denmark. 803-793-3487. Old-fashioned fi ve A family owned and operated business since and dime store. 1903. Not just a hardware store, this location Tagadu’s Gift Shop, 2165 Main Hwy, sells everything from clothes, jewelry & boots Bamberg. 803-245-7155. Operating since to old-fashioned rice steamers and rock candy. 2003, this special gift shop off ers a wide range Ehrhardt Pharmacy & Gift Shop, 12930 of items from Vera Bradley, Pandora and Broxton Bridge Rd, Ehrhardt. 803-267-2121. UNOde50 jewelry, Vietri China, Reed and John Deere toys, Yeti, Simply Southern, Barton and Beatriz Ball. Th ey also off er Southern Belles and Shot Gun Shells jewelry, in-store monogramming. www.tagadus.com Evergreen fl ags, purses, sunglasses, baby things Th e Caroline Collection, 4659 Carolina and more. www.ehrhardtpharmacy.com Hwy, Denmark. 803-793-4739. Located in Jim Harrison Gallery, 4716 Carolina Hwy, Denmark in the historic AT&T building, Denmark. 803-793-5796. Gallery displays the Caroline Collection is one of the largest include Harrison’s bronzes, etchings, originals, privately owned antique stores in the Southeast. limited & unlimited edition reproductions Th is unique antique store came into being from Harrison’s more than 35-year career as over several decades of a couple’s passion for an artist. Jim Harrison was awarded the Order all things old. Th e main location off ers three of the Palmetto by the State of South Carolina fl oors of eclectic, ever-changing inventory in in 2008. www.jimharrison.com artfully arranged vignette settings. Th ree other locations on the same street ensure that if you Main Street Gift & Garden Shop, want it, they probably have it somewhere. 3386 Main Hwy, Bamberg. 803-245-0050. www.thecarolinecollection.net Handcrafted pottery, mosaics, paintings by local artist Angie Sandifer. Seasonal fresh fl owers.

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27 27 Th Th oroughbred oroughbred Country Country Visitor Visitors Guide Guide 277 ThThor or oroughbredoughghbredbd CountryCouC ntryt y VisViVisitoritorit GuiGiGuideded BARNWELL COUNTY

Southerners have long been known to cherish tradition and local history, as well as times of having fun. Folks in Barnwell are no exception.

Legends surround several of the attractions here. Th e Healing Springs story dates back to the 1700’s when Native Americans believed in the secret healing powers of the springs. Many natives of the area still claim the waters are a cure-all for “what ails ya.” Th e unique vertical sundial in Barnwell was a legendary monument for its donor who, ironically since he loved monuments, was laid to rest without anything marking his grave.

Th e wonderful climate and natural beauty of the area brought Mennonite settlers from western states. Th ey now share with visitors their crafts and great cooking ability, along with insight into their religious practices.

Diverse cultures, legendary sites and history weave the fabric of this county. Points of Interest Williston Museum, 5121 Springfi eld Th e Depot Library, 19420 Solomon Blatt Rd, Williston. Town Hall, 803-266-7015. Ave, Blackville. 803-284-2295. Th e Depot Museum contains memorabilia from Williston is located in the former courthouse square. including an old dental chair, the last electric Hours are available online. www.abbe-lib.org cash register in Williston, a gas refrigerator and an asparagus exhibit. Williston was once Lill’s Herb Garden, 2136 Jones Rd, Blackville. the Asparagus Capital of the World. Open by 803-284-2422. Open by appointment for appointment. groups only. Admission charged. Join Lill for a guided stroll through her beautiful garden. Town of Elko Farmers’ Market, Located Come see herbs, fl owers, birds & butterfl ies. near the intersection of US Hwy 78 and SC Picnic lunches and tea parties available upon Hwy 37 in Elko. Look for sign and white tents. request. 803-266-2463. Fresh local produce, plants, fl owers, dairy, fi ne crafts and more. Special events are scheduled throughout the year. Open seasonally. Saturdays from 8am-2pm.

Mennonite Community, Contact Blackville Historical Tours listed in Guided Tours. 803-284-3267. A group of Mennonite families settled here from other parts of the country. Th eir religion, similar to the Amish, makes them a close community. Th eir school, church God’s Acre Healing Springs and many of their farms are located close to God’s Acre Healing Springs, Off of SC 3 N, Healing Springs. look for signs three miles north of Blackville. Blackville Heritage Museum, 655 Main St, Native Americans believed in the springs’ Blackville. 803-284-2525. Exhibits include natural healing powers and brought wounded artifacts and information about the early days Revolutionary War soldiers here to drink. of the town and general area. Tuesdays 2pm- Locals still believe in the springs’ powers and 4pm. Other times are by appointment. drink its waters. In 1944, the acre of land it is on was legally deeded to GOD by L.P. “Lute” Bolyston. Open during daylight hours.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 28 Barnwell Farmers Market, 9987 Dunbarton Circle Th eatre, 325 Academy St, Barnwell. Blvd, Barnwell. Located at Fuller Park. Open 803-259-7046. Completed in 1848, the seasonally Tuesdays and Th ursdays 8am-2pm. building was originally home to the Barnwell Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, artisans & Presbyterian Church. Th e building was used as crafters, family fun and scheduled events. a courthouse after Federal troops set fi re to the county courthouse in 1865. A lightning storm damaged the steeple in 1891 and it was never rebuilt, hence the present appearance of the building. Th e building is currently home to the Circle Th eatre. Th e theatre presents several performances during the year.

Veterans Memorial Park, 11015 Ellenton St (US 278), Barnwell. Planned and developed by the Vietnam Veterans of America Salkehatchie Chapter 828. Brick memorial pavers in honor Barnwell County Courthouse & Sundial of veterans line the perimeter of the park Barnwell County Courthouse & Sundial, and the walkway from the Huey UH-1H 141 Main St, Barnwell. Th e original helicopter to the monument and fl agpole courthouse built in Boiling Springs in 1789, area. Th e walking and running track on the was succeeded by several buildings on the perimeter of the park is used by locals and present site. Th e present courthouse was built visitors. Host to annual events throughout the in 1878-79. Th e unique vertical sundial in year, including the Barnwell Independence front of the courthouse was given to the town Day celebration. in 1858 by Joseph D. Allen, who at that time was a state Senator from Barnwell. Legend has Barnwell Historic District, City of Barnwell it that this is the only vertical sundial in the Tourism & Community Development. United States and though erected two years 803-541-6555. Within easy walking distance prior to standard time, it keeps within two from Barnwell’s town circle, view the Church minutes of that. of the Holy Apostles where Union soldiers stabled their horses, and the churchyard where Agricultural Heritage Museum, 127 many famous South Carolinians are buried. Heritage Rd (US 78), two miles west of Other historic buildings include St. Andrew’s Blackville, at the Clemson University Edisto Catholic Church, the oldest Catholic Church Research & Education Center. 803-584-7315. in SC, and the former Presbyterian Church, Th e museum interprets the historical and now home to the Circle Th eatre. cultural infl uences of agriculture on the area. Guided tours are available upon request.

Barnwell County Museum, 617 Hagood Ave, Barnwell. 803-259-1916. Discover Barnwell and the South’s heritage through exhibits, guided tours and special programs. Vocal and instrumental performances are also off ered at varied times. Features a focus gallery that changes every quarter. Tues-Th urs 3-5:30pm. Admission is free. Th e museum is also available for birthdays, conference meetings, reunions, receptions, etc. Call the museum for further information. www.bcvm.org Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles

29 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Lodging Carolina Lodge, 10645 Dunbarton Blvd, Bed & Breakfasts Barnwell. 803-259-2014. Continental breakfast, microwave, refrigerator and satellite TV. www.carolinalodgebarnwell.com Days Inn, 10747 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. 803-541-5000. Continental breakfast, microwave and refrigerator. Pet friendly. www.daysinn.com Winton Inn & Suites, 8273 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell. 803-621-2017. Courtyard, refrigerator and microwave. Pet friendly. http://wintoninnsuites.com Camping & RV Parks Wisteria Cottage Bed & Breakfast Wisteria Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 2136 Barnwell State Park, 223 State Park Rd, Jones Bridge Rd, Blackville. 803-284-2422. Blackville. 803-284-2212. 5 cabins. Each A rustic two-bedroom and one bath 1940’s cabin includes bath and bed linens, cooking cottage ideal for a “quiet get away from it all” and eating utensils, satellite TV, coff ee maker, in the country. Also on the property is Lill’s central heating/air, outside grill, fi re ring Herb Garden. See points of interest listing. and picnic table. No pets allowed in cabins http://blackvillewisteriacottage.com or cabin area. 25 campsites. Packed gravel, individual water and electrical hookups, Miss Alda’s Inn, 825 Moore Dr, Snelling picnic table, heated restroom facility. 4 sites vicinity. 803-300-7370. Come, relax and can accommodate RV’s up to 36 ft, others enjoy the charm of this wonderful family home up to 28 ft. 8 of the sites are also full service, passed down through fi ve generations located providing 20-, 30- and 50-amp service, water just fi ve miles from Barnwell, SC in the small and sewer hookups. Primitive camping area town of Snelling. Th e house was built in 1925, with picnic tables, fi re ring and water available recently remodeled and opened as an Inn in for organized groups. Nature trail, fi shing, 2016. Choose from four rooms: three with boating, picnic shelters, seasonal swim-at- queen beds and private bath, one room with a own-risk swimming area and meeting facilities. full bed, or reserve the entire house. Savor the www.southcarolinaparks.com/barnwell porches and the comfortable interior rooms with a full breakfast served daily in the dining room. Th e Inn is full of memories and stories. It’s the perfect place to relax and embrace the peace and quiet of the country. Guests can also tour the many nearby historical sites and take advantage of a golf package at Sweetwater Country Club located just three miles away. Hunting packages are also available. Pet friendly with a refundable deposit. Villa Motor Inn, 13850 Church St, Williston. 803-266-7001. Microwave and refrigerator. Pet friendly.

Cabin at Barnwell State Park

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 30 Dining Anthony’s, 476 Reynolds Rd, Barnwell. Long Branch Deli, 12144 US Hwy 278, 803-259-9139. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Barnwell. 803-591-8565. Family-owned deli. Sandwiches and salads. Lunch. Berley’s Pharmacy Ice Cream Parlor, 16 Burr St, Barnwell. 803-259-3541. Ice cream Meeting on Main, 12906 W Main St, and drinks. Williston. 803-266-4900. Soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees. Lunch and dinner. China Express, 10690 Dunbarton Blvd, www.meetingonmain.com Barnwell. 803-259-9428. Chinese. Lunch and dinner. Miller’s Bread Basket, 483 Main St, Blackville. 803-284-3117. Amish-Mennonite Common Grounds Coff ee House, 1458 cooking, salads, homemade bread. Lunch and Jackson St, Barnwell. 803-259-1488. Coff ee, dinner. www.millersbreadbasket.com pastries, sandwiches and wraps. Meeting space is available for up to 40 people. Mi Rancho, 11553 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. 803-259-5050. Mexican. Lunch and dinner. Country Cupboard, 9724 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell. 803-541-7000. Deli, bulk and natural Morgan’s Drugs, 12935 Main St, Williston. foods. Sandwiches, salad and potato bar. 803-266-3356. Local pharmacy and ice cream parlor. Featuring hand-dipped ice cream, Delia’s, 320 Reynolds Rd, Barnwell. shakes and fl oats. 803-541-0700. Salads, burgers, seafood and sandwiches. Lunch and dinner. Mr. B’s Food & Spirits, 10132 Ellenton St, Barnwell. 803-259-5071. American and Duke’s BBQ, 19355 Solomon Blatt Ave, seafood. Lunch and dinner. Blackville. 803-284-3546. Barbeque. Weekends. Lunch and dinner. New China, 10201 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. 803-259-0219. Chinese. Lunch and dinner. Hansel and Gretel’s, 66 Main St, Barnwell. 803-450-5074. Restaurant, bakery and dessert Pizza Hut, 1017 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. shop. 803-259-2811. Pizza and wings. Lunch and dinner. Healing Springs Country Store, 2563 Healing Springs Rd, Blackville. 803-284-3377. Russell’s Pizza, 12677 Main St, Blackville. Sandwiches, hot dogs, seasonal soups and ice 803-284-3001. Pizza and sandwiches. Italian. cream. Lunch. Lunch and dinner. Hogg Heaven, 1070 Barwick Ln, Barnwell. Russell’s Pizza, 13031 Main St, Williston. 803-259-2494. Barbeque. Lunch and dinner. 803-266-7722. Pizza and sandwiches. Italian. Th urs-Saturday only. Lunch and dinner. Hong Kong Buff et, 12945 Main St. Williston. Smokin Joe’s BBQ, 3120 SC Hwy 70, 803-266-4199. Chinese. Dine-in or take out. Barnwell. 803-400-3040. Barbeque. Lunch Lunch and dinner. and dinner, Tuesday-Saturday. Lee’s Soul Food & Catering, 539 Allen St, Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant, 8273 Barnwell. 803-571-6261. Breakfast, lunch Marlboro Ave, Barnwell. 803-541-1264. and dinner. Mexican. Lunch and dinner. Little Howie’s, 8988 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell. Whitney’s, 212A Main St, Barnwell. 803-259-1833. Lunch and dinner. Burgers 803-443-2878. Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner and chicken. Th ursday-Friday.

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Carol’s Florist, 210 Main St, Barnwell. My Repurposed Life Custom Woodwork & 803-259-0212. European baskets, gourmet Refi nishing, 4671 West St, Williston. foods, unique designs and open design room. 803-468-7103. Refi nish, repurpose and repair furniture. Off ers custom built furniture and Cute Cottons, 272 Main St, Barnwell. creates custom welded art. 803-621-2426. Women’s clothing, jewelry, gifts and more. Monogramming available. Palmetto Styles Salon & Day Spa, 243 Main St, Barnwell. 803-259-7961. Full service salon Exclusively Gadson, 260 Main St, Barnwell. & day spa. Merle Norman Cosmetics, jewelry 803-259-0088. Fashionable clothing. and purses. Pick of the Litter Shoppe, 28 McDonough St, Barnwell. 803-541-7387. New and gently used clothing, books, bedding, antiques and many novelties. Quilt Shop, 15070 SC Hwy 3, Blackville. 803-284-2929. Handmade quilts, unique gifts and quilting supplies. Open by appointment. Ruby’s, 120 Main St, Barnwell. 803-541-4743. Women’s clothing.

Healing Springs Country Store Southern Couture, 214 Main St, Barnwell. 803-709-5437. Children’s and women’s Healing Springs Country Store, 2563 clothing. Healing Springs Rd, Blackville. 803-284-3377. Th e Blossom Shop, 12983 Main St, Gifts, discount books, candles, meats and Williston. 803-266-7433. Flowers and gifts. cheeses, sandwiches, candies and bakery items. Williston Charm Boutique, 12941 Main St, Hunter & Oates - General Merchandise, Williston. 803-226-0003. Clothing, jewelry 218 Main St, Barnwell. 803-391-8564. Casual and gifts. and outdoor apparel, bags, totes, towels, pillows and home accessories. Little Red Barn Pottery & Art Gallery, 12080 US Hwy 278, Near junction of US 278 & SC 37 west of Barnwell. 803-541-7900. Handcrafted stoneware pottery, SC face jugs, local artisans, handcrafted & repurposed furniture and collectibles.

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Use these touring ideas to help you plan your time in Th oroughbred Country. Follow them in their entirety, or mix and match for your own customized experience.

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Day 1: Climb aboard the Aiken Trolley to experience Aiken and its grace, charm and elegance during this guided tour. Tours are scheduled every Saturday and reservations are required. Tours depart from the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum. Spend time at the Aiken County Historical Museum or enjoy shopping in the thriving downtown district.

Pack a picnic lunch and travel to North Augusta’s Living History Park or enjoy birding at Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Tour the mansion at Redcliff e Plantation State Historic Site or canoe the Edisto River Trail at Aiken State Park.

Treat yourself to dinner and sample our local fl avor. Spend the remainder of your evening star-gazing at the planetarium, enjoying a live performance event or catching a baseball game at SRP Park. A night’s rest can be found at one of the many historic inns.

Day 2: After breakfast, visit Williston, once the Asparagus Capital of the World and stop at the museum for displays of the town’s local history. Continue on to Blackville for a guided tour. Tour off erings include Lill’s Herb Garden and the Agricultural Heritage Museum.

Experience the Mennonite culture at Miller’s Bread Basket or Healing Springs Country Store. Don’t leave Blackville without a cup of cool water from the Healing Springs. Follow the history of the Charleston-Hamburg Railway to Denmark and enjoy shopping for antiques or original artwork at the Jim Harrison Gallery.

A variety of local restaurants can be found in Bamberg for a hearty meal. Travel south to Ehrhardt for an overnight at a local bed and breakfast where you will hear stories of the community’s German heritage.

Day 3: Begin your day with a visit to Rivers Bridge State Historic Site outside of Ehrhardt. Th e site of the Battle of Rivers Bridge contains an award-winning Battlefi eld Interpretive Trail. Don’t miss the Topper site exhibit at the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie campus to learn about the Clovis and pre-Clovis cultures in the area and the annual Paleoamerican Expedition fi eld archaeology program.

Enjoy a sandwich or BBQ plate before traveling to Barnwell for history and shopping on the Circle. Be sure to check the time at the unique vertical sundial. Legend has it this is the only vertical sundial in the United States and it keeps within two minutes of standard time. Visit the Barnwell County Museum or Th e Little Red Barn Pottery and Art Gallery to shop for pottery and nature photography before enjoying dinner. Check out the schedule for the Circle Th eatre for evening performances. Spend the night in one of the cabins at Barnwell State Park.

Golf, trail rides, fi shing, hunting and biking are also available.

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Columbia, SC: 60-75 miles from most points in Th oroughbred Country. Visit Riverbanks Zoo, the South Carolina State House and the South Carolina State Museum. Shopping and Trolley Tours are also popular options.

Lakes Murray & Th urmond: no more than 1.5 hours from any part of Th oroughbred Country to a major lake. Lake Murray sits due west of Columbia. Lake Th urmond is due north of Th oroughbred Country.

Th e Coast: 2.5 hours or less from any part of Th oroughbred Country. Plantations, the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston IMAX Th eater, the Carolina Opry, the Alabama Th eatre, thrilling amusement parks, sandy beaches and an abundance of golf courses, shopping and dining opportunities can be found in the many beautiful communities along the coast.

Th e Mountains: 2.5 hours or slightly more to the mountainous regions of South Carolina and North Carolina. Take a hike on waterfall speckled trails, take a boat tour on Lake Jocassee or sightsee during the fall foliage season. From the BMW Zentrum Visitors Center and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum to the Greenville hockey team, there is much to see and do.

Augusta, GA: 15 miles west of Aiken. Home of the Masters Golf Tournament. History comes alive at the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center. Float past more than 200 years of history and watch for wonderful wildlife as your guide shares canal lore and legend on the Petersburg Boat Tour.

Atlanta, GA: 3 hours from most parts of Th oroughbred Country. Visit SunTrust Park, home to the Atlanta Braves or Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to the Atlanta Falcons. Both are professional sports teams. Experience the CNN Center, Six Flags over Georgia, White Water and American Adventures Parks and the World of Coca-Cola.

For more information on tourism opportunities in South Carolina visit www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com

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Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 40 HISTORIC CHURCHES, CEMETERIES & MARKERS

Many people fi nd exploring an old burial ground can be likened to walking through a three- dimensional history book. While some churchyards are the fi nal resting home of famous heroes, many tell the past of ordinary townsfolk who were important to the area’s rich history. Enjoy your time in Th oroughbred Country, exploring the wealth of historic sites, charming small towns and beautifully preserved churches. Th e information in this section may not include all of the historic churches, cemeteries and markers in the region. For more information, visit the South Carolina Department of Archives and History at http://scdah.sc.gov. Aiken County Adath Yeshurun Synagogue, 154 Greenville Aiken Hospital/Aiken County Hospital, 828 St NW, Aiken. Aiken’s permanent Jewish Richland Ave W, Aiken. Aiken Hospital– Th e community dates to 1890, when immigrants fi rst public hospital in Aiken was built in 1917 from Eastern Europe, began settling here. Th is for the Aiken Hospital and Relief Society, with Classical Revival synagogue was built in 1925, donations from members of the “Aiken Winter and has been in continuous use since as both a Colony”. It closed in 1924 and reopened in 1927 place of worship and a Jewish community center. with additional funding. Aiken County Hospital– Funded by the Public Works Administration and Aiken, corner of Laurens St and Th e Alley, the Duke Foundation, the hospital opened in Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e county 1936. A four-story brick Colonial Revival building seat, Aiken was chartered in 1835. was called “the last word in a modern hospital”. Aiken Colored Cemetery/Pine Lawn Aiken Institute, 314 Chesterfi eld St SW, Aiken. Memorial Gardens, Florence St and SC Hwy Historical Marker. Chartered in 1888, Hampton Ave, Aiken. Listed on the National the main building, designed in 1891, included a Register of Historic Places in 2007. Th is wing that was added in 1913. It was the second cemetery, established in 1852 as a city oldest school in use in the state when it closed in cemetery, became Pine Lawn Memorial 1986. Th e 1913 wing became the Aiken County Gardens in 1988. Th is was the only burial Public Library in 1990. ground for African Americans in Aiken until the mid-20th century. Battle of Aiken Marker, Richland Ave and Chesterfi eld St, Aiken. Th is marker Aiken County, Aiken County Courthouse, commemorates the 1865 Battle of Aiken. corner of Park Ave and Chesterfi eld St, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e county was Battle of John’s Town Memorial, intersection created in 1871 and was named for William of Voyager Rd and Salley Rd. Th is marker Aiken, the fi rst president of the SC Canal & commemorates the Battle of John’s Town, Railroad Company. fought May 2, 1782, by Patriots defending the two bullpens where British and Tories were Aiken First Baptist Church, York St NE, imprisoned during the Revolutionary War. near its intersection with Richland Ave, Aiken. Th e church, founded in 1805, predates Carrsville, Barton Rd and Boylan St, North the city of Aiken and was fi rst called Levels Augusta. Th is African-American community Baptist Church. Th e present Classical Revival was established in 1930 after two fl oods on the sanctuary was built and dedicated in 1958. Savannah River washed away most of the town of Th e cemetery, dating from 1838, includes the Hamburg. Th is building, long called “the Society graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Building,” was built in 1930 for the Young Men’s Union Society, which later bought the lot from William Carpenter. Th e building hosted many events for organizations such as Simmons Lodge No. 571, which acquired it in 1988. 41 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Coker Springs, Whiskey Rd and Coker Historic Church, US 278, at the entrance Springs Rd SW, Aiken. Listed on the National to Redcliff e Plantation State Park. SC Hwy Register of Historic Places. Th e freshwater Historical Marker. Th is church was built in spring less than ¼ mile southwest was used by 1836 by Beech Island Presbyterian Church and prehistoric Native Americans. It was deeded to organized in 1827. Woodrow Wilson’s wife the town of Aiken in 1844 by William Perroneau was baptized here. In 1950, the building was Finley (1803-1876) and furnished Aiken’s consecrated as All Saints Episcopal Church. drinking water throughout the 19th century. Th e brick springhouse, covered in stucco, dates Jacksonville School/Jacksonville Lodge, from the early 19th century and features Greek 351 Huber Clay Rd, Langley. Jacksonville Revival architectural elements. Th e springhouse School– Built by the Jacksonville Lodge in and retaining walls were restored in 1972 after 1895, taught the African-American children of archaeological excavations. this community until 1935. Th e Jacksonville Community Commission acquired and Downer Institute & School, intersection renovated the building in 1991-92. Jacksonville of Hammond Rd and US 278, Beech Island. Lodge– Th is building was constructed in 1895 SC Hwy Historical Marker. Downer Institute by Jacksonville Lodge, Grand United Order of was founded in 1843 and operated until 1865. Odd Fellows, an African-American fraternal Downer Elementary School, the Institute’s organization. Th e Odd Fellows met here on the successor, stood here 1924-1950 and 1952- second fl oor for many years. 1986. James U. Jackson Memorial Bridge, US Graniteville Cemetery, Gregg Hwy, 25 Business, near the Savannah River, North Graniteville. Th e cemetery, established about Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e fi rst 1850, is closely associated with the Graniteville North Augusta bridge was built in 1891. Th e Mill. William Gregg (1800-1867), founder of present bridge was built in 1939. James U. the mill, laid out the mill village and also helped Jackson earned the title “Founder of North plan this cemetery. Notable persons buried here Augusta”. include 83 Confederate soldiers and veterans, as well as many employees of the Graniteville Mill. North Augusta, John C. Calhoun Park, intersection of Carolina Ave and Georgia Ave, Graniteville Academy, Canal St and Gregg North Augusta. Chartered in 1906, includes the Hwy, Graniteville. Th is Carpenter Gothic site of two early towns. Campbell Town was a school was built in 1848 by the Graniteville trading post on the Savannah River before the Mill. Th e academy, with fi ve classrooms and American Revolution. Hamburg, founded in a bell tower, opened with local ministers as 1821 as a port on the river, was an early western teachers for students in grades 1-6. Th e original terminus of the S.C. Railroad. 1848 academy here was a residence from 1922- 1969. Pickens-Salley House, University of South Carolina Aiken campus, Aiken. SC Hwy Graniteville Mill, corner of Canal St and Historical Marker. Th is plantation house is an Marshall St, Graniteville. SC Hwy Historical excellent example of Federal-era architecture. Marker. Th is mill, the largest textile mill in antebellum SC, was chartered in 1845 and Samuel Hammond, 101 Riverview Park Dr, opened in 1847. Th is company provided North Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. housing, a school, a store and land for churches, Samuel Hammond was a Native American creating a model mill village. fi ghter born in Virginia in 1757. Hammond died in 1842 and was buried nearby. Hampton Terrace Hotel, 1000 block of Carolina Ave, North Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. An exclusive winter resort, the hotel stood atop this hill from 1903 to 1916. Th e hotel burned down on New Year’s Eve 1916.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 42 Schofi eld School, 224 Kershaw St NE, Aiken. Th e SC Railroad, intersection of Laurens St Schofi eld Middle School, 803-642-2770. SC and Park Ave, Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Hwy Historical Marker. Th e Schofi eld Normal Th e tracks of the SC Railroad, operated by the and Industrial School was founded in 1868 by SC Canal and Railroad Company, ran here from Martha Schofi eld who dedicated her life to the 1833 to the 1850s. Th e original tracks through education of African Americans. In 1953, the Aiken, one of the fi rst “railroad towns” in the school was deeded to the state and the county United States, ran along this street. and became Schofi eld Middle School. Th e original bell tower of the Schofi eld Normal and Wagener, Gunter St and Park St, Wagener. Industrial School still stands on the grounds. Established after the Blackville, Alston, & Contact the school before visiting. Newberry PR built its line from Blackville to Seivern in 1887-88, was originally known as Silver Bluff Baptist Church, 360 Old Guntersville or Gunter’s Crossroads. When Jackson Hwy, Beech Island. SC Hwy Historical incorporated in 1888 it was renamed for George Marker. Th is church, one of the fi rst African- A. Wagener (1846-1908). American Baptist churches in America, grew out of regular worship services held as early Western Terminus, US 1 and US 25 at the as the 1750s at “Silver Bluff ,” a plantation of Savannah River. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Native American trader George Galphin. At fi rst Th e western terminus of the SC Canal and non-denominational congregation with both Railroad Company railway stood near here. Caucasian and African-American members, it Zubly Cemetery, Old Jackson Hwy, Beech was formally organized as Silver Bluff Baptist Island. Jackie Bartley, 803-827-0184. Listed on Church in 1773. A large frame sanctuary built the National Register of Historic Places. Th is in 1873 was covered in brick veneer in 1920; cemetery, which is over 200 years old, is the it was demolished and the present brick church resting place of 18th century Swiss settlers and was built in 1948. their descendants. Open by appointment only. Storm Branch Baptist Church, 153 Storm [email protected] Branch Rd, Clearwater vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e church began as a Allendale County plantation chapel in 1772 and became a wholly Antioch Christian Church, SC 3, two miles African-American church in 1866. Th e fi rst south of US 301. SC Hwy Historical Marker. permanent sanctuary was built around the same Listed on the National Register of Historic time. Places. Organized by Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Erwin and Mrs. U.M. Robert, this was the second St. Th addeus Church, 125 Pendleton St SW, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) founded Aiken. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on in South Carolina. the National Register of Historic Places. Th is Episcopal church is the city’s oldest church Barker’s Mill/Skirmish at Barker’s Mill, structure, having retained its Greek Revival style SC 321, Sycamore vicinity. SC Hwy Historical through subsequent remodeling. Marker. Marks the site of Barker’s Mill and a nearby skirmish during the last months of the Th e Hamburg Massacre, US 1/78/25, under Civil War. the 5th St Bridge on the North Augusta side, North Augusta. Occurred nearby on July 8, Beech Branch Baptist Church, S-3-104, 1876, was one of the most notable incidents Barton vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. of racial and political violence in SC during Constituted in 1759 as Coosawhatchie Church, Reconstruction. this church became Beech Branch Baptist Church in 1822. Th e Martintown Rd, SC 230, two blocks south of its intersection with Georgia Ave, North Bethel Baptist Church, 6486 Confederate Augusta. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e road Hwy, Fairfax. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e was originally used by Native American traders church has worshipped on this site since it was going to the Cherokee Nation in the 1730’s. organized in 1851.

43 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Bethlehem Church, Boundary St at the St Nicholas Church, intersection of SC 641 entrance to Fairfax Town Cemetery. SC Hwy and S-3-40, 0.7 miles west of the Salkehatchie Historical Marker. Th e church was organized by River. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th is 1854. In 1944, the name was changed to First Lutheran church was organized by 1804 and Baptist Church. has occupied several sites. Today’s structure was built in 1910. Fairfax, Gazebo Park, 7th St W and Sumter Ave, Fairfax. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Town of Allendale, in front of Allendale Chartered in 1893, the town grew out of an County Administration Building, 1296 S Main early community centered around Owens’ St, Allendale. SC Hwy Historical Marker. A Crossroads. 1000-acre land grant was conveyed to Benjamin and G. Washington Allen in 1810. Happy Home Baptist Church, 336 S-3-10, Allendale. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Founded Bamberg County after the Civil War in a brush arbor. Th e fi rst permanent church was built in the Zion Branch AT&T Building, 4659 Carolina Hwy, community near Old Allendale. Th e church Denmark. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed bought this site in 1875. In 1911, the church on the National Register of Historic Places. received a state charter and built the present Th is Georgian Revival building was described church, a brick Gothic Revival building. as “the most modern telephone plant in the south” when it opened. Harmony Baptist Church, Harmony Church Rd, Sycamore vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Battle of Rivers Bridge/Memorials at Rivers Marker. Th is church had its origin in a brush Bridge, entrance of Rivers Bridge State Historic arbor as early as 1830 but was formally Site, Ehrhardt vicinity. SC Hwy Historical organized in 1878. Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Battle of Rivers Bridge- On Old Allendale, southwest of Allendale at the February 3, 1865, here Confederate soldiers intersection of Ashe Rd and Revolutionary defended the Salkehatchie River for almost two Trl. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th is was the days. Memorials at Rivers Bridge- In 1876, local original site of Allendale. Sherman’s troops men reburied the Confederate dead in a mass under Gen. Kilpatrick camped here. Th e town grave and formed the Rivers Bridge Confederate was moved to its present site in 1873. Memorial Association. Th ey preserved the battlefi eld, deeding it in 1945 as Rivers Bridge Old St Nicholas Cemetery, south side of State Park (now Rivers Bridge State Historic Site). SC 641, 1/4 mile east of Ulmer Rd. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e original cemetery Buford’s Bridge, US 301/321 at the associated with St. Nicholas Lutheran Church. Salkehatchie River, Ulmer. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e earliest settlement in what is now Smyrna Baptist Church, SC 22, southwest Bamberg County. of Allendale. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Carlisle Military School, S Carlisle St Organized in 1827 as Kirkland Church, the between Elm St and Green St, Bamberg. name was changed in 1836 to Smyrna Baptist SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e institution Church. Title to the site was conveyed in 1849 educated young men from the US and other by William I. Mixon. countries until it closed in 1977. Speedwell Methodist Church, Speedwell Denmark High School, 4599 Carolina Hwy, Church Rd, Millett. Founded in 1885, this Denmark. Listed on the National Register of church was named Speedwell for a stagecoach Historic Places. Th e building was used as a school stop and the fi rst post offi ce in the vicinity, now until 1987. www.denmarkhighschool.com Millett. Regular services ended by 1970, but homecomings are still occasionally held here.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 44 Holman’s Bridge, Holman’s Bridge Rd, St John’s Baptist Church, 2468 State Rd Denmark vicinity. In 1801, John Holman S-5-93, Ehrhardt. SC Hwy Historical Marker. constructed a bridge spanning the South Fork Established in 1829-30, the church was fi rst of the Edisto River. Rebuilt after the Civil War, named Th ree Mile Creek Church. Civil War the crossing remained in use into the 20th Federal troops stabled their horses in the church. century. Voorhees College, Voorhees Rd, Denmark. Mizpah Church, US 301 about one mile 803-780-1234. SC Hwy Historical Marker. north of the Salkehatchie River. SC Hwy Listed on the National Register of Historic Historical Marker. Listed on the National Places. Th e school was founded in 1897 in Register of Historic Places. Th e present building an eff ort to emphasize vocational curriculum was erected in 1856 and was the only building for rural African-American students. Today, left when Sherman completed his march Voorhees is a senior liberal arts college. through the area. www.voorhees.edu Mountain Home Plantation, Ehrhardt Rd, Woodlands, Hwy 78, about three miles south Govan vicinity. SC Hwy Historical Marker. of Bamberg. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Home Established before the Civil War and named of William Gilmore Simms, South Carolina’s for the hill on which it is located. Built by most notable author. Private Home. Samuel J. Hartzog in 1859. Cotton was grown and processed here and hauled by Barnwell County wagon to the railroad at Graham’s Turn Out (now Denmark). Birth place of Henry Simms Ashley-Willis House, 13233 State Rd S-6-108, Hartzog, third President of Clemson College Williston. Listed on the National Register of (now Clemson University). Historic Places. A Greek Revival house built between 1833 and 1850, features a wide gable- Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, Mt. front form unusual for the period. General Pleasant Rd, one mile west of Ehrhardt. SC Judson Kilpatrick used this house as his Hwy Historical Marker. Listed on the National headquarters before burning most of the town Register of Historic Places. In 1835, St. and proceeding to Aiken and Columbia. Bartholomew Lutheran Church moved here and changed its name to Mt. Pleasant. John Bank of Barnwell/Edgar A. Brown Law George Bamberg preached there shortly after Offi ce, Corner of Main St and Jeff erson St, 1798. Barnwell. Th is building, constructed in 1887 as the Bank of Barnwell, was home to a succession Pinewood Plantation, 3141 Capernaum of banks for 116 years. Th e bank occupied the Rd, Bamberg. Th is plantation was the home of fi rst fl oor, and the law offi ces occupied the Maj. William Seaborn Bamberg (1820-1858), second fl oor, with additions in 1950 and 1961. planter, merchant, and the founder of Bamberg. Th e City of Barnwell renovated this building in 2008, with city hall on the fi rst fl oor. Salem Methodist Church, Old Salem Rd, about three miles northwest of Govan. Boyhood Barnwell, Collins Park, Barnwell. SC Hwy church of Holland Nimmons McTyeire, Historic Marker. Originally called Red Hill and Methodist bishop and founder of Vanderbilt later the Village. Barnwell was founded in 1800. University. Barnwell County Courthouse, east side of South Carolina Canal & Rail Road SC 3, between Pascallas St and Reynolds St, Company, intersection of US 301 and US Blackville. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e 78. Original track location of Charleston to county courthouse was on this site from 1871 Hamburg railroad. Th e tracks were removed in to 1874. 1996.

45 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Barnwell County Courthouse, 141 Main St, Fuller Park, Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. SC Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e fi rst Hwy Historical Marker. Th is park, built and courthouse on this site was built in 1800. Th is opened in 1933, was named for Cornell G. courthouse, the fourth on this site, was built in Fuller (1895-1972), mayor of Barnwell and chair 1878-79 and enlarged in 1901 and 1921. Th e of this and other New Deal-era public projects nearby sundial, donated by state senator J.D. in Barnwell. Allen (1812-1880), was erected in 1858. Hilda, W Main St, Hilda. SC Hwy Historical Bethlehem Baptist Church, 177 Wall St, Marker. Hilda was chartered in 1910 and grew Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Listed up around a depot built here in 1903. on the National Register of Historic Places. A pre-Civil War church organized by and for Lower Th ree Runs Baptist Church, African-Americans. Th e present building was Patterson Mill Rd, Snelling vicinity. SC Hwy constructed in 1889 using some of the original Historical Marker. Lower Th ree Runs was a materials. mother church to at least fi ve congregations organized in present day Barnwell or Allendale Blackville: Town of the Phoenix/Battle of counties between 1802 and 1849. Blackville, SC 3 and Main St, Blackville. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Blackville, founded in Macedonia Baptist Church, 3572 Dexter 1833, was the fi rst overnight stop on the new St, Blackville. SC Hwy Historical Marker. railroad operated by the SC Canal & Railroad Th is church, the fi rst African-American Baptist Company. Battle of Blackville - Early on church in Barnwell County, was founded in February 7, 1865, General Kilpatrick destroyed 1866 when Rev. James T. Tolbert preached the railroad at Blackville. in Blackville under a brush arbor. Th e fi rst sanctuary was built in 1868. Th e new sanctuary Boiling Springs Academy, Boiling Springs was built in 1976. Th is is the mother church Rd, Boiling Springs. SC Hwy Historical of eight churches founded during 1867-1922. Marker. Th e academy building, along with its records, was burned by Federal troops in Morris Ford Earthworks, Old Allendale February 1865. In 1908, a one-room school Hwy. North of the Salkehatchie River Bridge. building was constructed which now serves as a SC Hwy Historical Marker. Nearby earthworks community center. at Morris Ford, on the Salkehatchie River, were built in the spring of 1780 by Loyalists. Soon Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, after Charleston fell to the British, Captain John Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs Mumford of the SC militia was killed in action. Community. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th is He is buried at this site. church was organized in 1842. Th e present sanctuary was built in 1897; the Sunday School Red Hill at Turkey Creek, intersection of building was built in 1955. Dunbarton Blvd and Jackson St, Barnwell. Th is high bluff was called Red Hill in the colonial Ellenton Agricultural Club/Town of era. It overlooks Turkey Creek, which fl ows in Ellenton, SC 64, Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical the Great Salkehatchie River. Marker. Th e club was organized to promote the welfare and interest of the Ellenton farmers Tarleton Brown, Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling and to improve conditions generally. Town Springs. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Th e of Ellenton - By 1873, a post offi ce named grave of Tarleton Brown, militia offi cer, state Ellentown was located on the Port Royal representative and state senator, is located here. Railroad. In 1880, the town of Ellenton was He enlisted as a private in the SC militia in 1776, incorporated. Ellenton was abandoned in the was commissioned a Lieutenant in 1778 and early 1950s to make way for the Savannah River promoted to Captain in 1780. Plant. Winton County Courthouse Site, SC 3 about 5 miles south of Barnwell. SC Hwy Historical Marker. Winton County became Barnwell District in 1798 and Barnwell County in 1868. Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 46 RECREATION

South Carolina Department of Davis Bridge Landing, located off of SC Natural Resources 4 on Veterans Rd between Salley and White Fishing & Hunting Licenses by Phone, Pond. Aiken County. Small craft access, 1-866-714-3611 parking and fi shing areas.

Fishing & Hunting Licenses Online, Highway 21 Boat Landing, SC 21. Aiken www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html County. Ramp, gravel parking.

For rules and regulations pertaining to Keadle’s Bridge Landing, located off SC 4 hunting and fi shing in South Carolina, and Windsor Rd. Aiken County. Hard surface contact SCDNR. ramp, limited parking.

SC Department of Natural Edisto Boat Landing, off of New Holland Resources (SCDNR), Rd, between Couchton and New Holland. PO Box 167, Columbia, 29202 Aiken County. Facilities include boat ramp General Information 803-734-3886 for small craft, small parking area and area for To Report Violations 800-922-5431 bank fi shing.

Fishing - Rivers Zig-Zag Landing, 15 miles east of Bamberg Edisto River, a natural cathedral of on SC 61. Bamberg County. Boat ramp, swamp, hardwoods and cypress, follows paved parking. this blackwater river. Pinfi sh, catfi sh, largemouth bass, eels and bream fi shing. Salkehatchie River, bream in the spring Wood ducks, alligators and birds are and fall. Largemouth bass and chain abundant. Th e following areas off er access pickerel. Th e following areas have access to the Edisto River: to the Salkehatchie River:

Aiken State Park, 1145 State Park Rd, Bufords Bridge, US 301/321 northeast Windsor. 803-649-2857. Aiken County. of Ulmer. Bamberg County. Ramp, gravel Enjoy fi shing in three lakes or the Edisto parking. River for bream, bass and catfi sh. Boat rentals available. Hard surface boat ramp. Nature Ray’s Crossing Landing, Ray’s Crossing Rd, trail, canoe trail, seasonal swimming, picnic off SC 300. Barnwell County. Hard surface shelters, campsites. ramp, dirt parking. www.southcarolinaparks.com/aiken

Bobcat Landing, Bobcat Rd off of Bamberg Rd, north of Bamberg. Bamberg County. Hard surface ramp, paved parking.

Brabham’s Landing, Cannon Bridge Rd off of US 78, north of Bamberg. Bamberg County. Hard surface ramp, paved parking.

Claudes Landing, Claudes Landing Rd, off US 78 in Denmark. Bamberg County. Hard surface ramp, paved parking. Edisto River

47 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Savannah River - Upper, tree-covered Fishing - Ponds & Other Areas fl oodplain and hillside provide pleasant scenery. Largemouth bass, hybrid bass, Barnwell State Park, 223 State Park Rd (Off striped bass, crappie, catfi sh, redbreast, SC 3), Blackville. Barnwell County. bream and perch are found in the river. Its 803-284-2212. Choices include a one-acre abundant oxbows of ‘dead lakes’ provide pond, as well as eight and sixteen-acre lakes. excellent fi shing. Th e following areas have Find largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and access to the Upper Savannah River: catfi sh. Boat rentals and seasonal swimming available. Nature trail, picnic shelters, meeting Jackson Landing, take Jackson Rd to Fisher facility, cabins and campsites. Rd, then to Landing Rd. Aiken County. Hard www.southcarolinaparks.com/barnwell surface ramp, handicapped accessible dock, fi shing area, gravel parking. Crackerneck WMA, Jackson. Contact SC Department of Natural Resources for more Riverview Park Boat Ramp, Hammonds information including complete rules and Ferry Rd, North Augusta. Parks, Recreation, regulations and dates open to the public. & Tourism. 803-441-4300. Aiken County. 803-725-3663. 10,600 acres. Fishing and Hard surface ramp, dock, paved parking. hunting for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small Primitive campsites nearby. game. All individuals utilizing Crackerneck are required to sign in prior to entering the Silver Bluff Landing, Silver Bluff Rd to Bluff area and sign out upon leaving. Anyone not Landing Rd. Aiken County. Small craft access. following this procedure will be considered trespassing.

Savannah River - Lower, the natural Lake Edgar Brown, US 278, Barnwell. A impoundments of the Savannah River 100-acre lake providing largemouth bass, provide a natural setting for panfi sh, bluegill, shell-cracker and catfi sh. Also used redbreast, bream, catfi sh, warmouth and for boating and water skiing. Boat ramp, yellow perch are found in abundance as fi shing pier and tackle shop. well as largemouth bass, hybrid bass and crappie. Some striped bass run up the Whetstone’s Crossroads, 15 miles east river in spring. Th e following areas have of Bamberg at SC 61 & US 21. Bamberg access to the Lower Savannah River: County. Fee charged. Public welcome. Hard surface ramp and tackle shop. Cohen’s Bluff Landing, Cohen’s Bluff Rd off SC 3. Allendale County. Hard surface Public Boat Ramps, 1-800-ASK-FISH. ramp, dock, paved parking.

Johnsons Landing, Johnson Landing Rd off SC 3. Allendale County. Hard surface ramp, dock, paved parking.

Little Hell Landing, US 301 to US 125, turn left at Furse Mill Rd and travel 15.5 miles. Little Hell Rd, one mile from Millett. Allendale County. Hard surface ramp, gravel parking.

Steel Creek Landing, Off US 125 near Martin. Allendale County. Ramp, gravel parking. Kilkenny Park on Lake Edgar Brown

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 48 Hunting & Sporting Clubs

Aiken Driving Club, PO Box 271, Aiken, Cedar Knoll Hunting Lodge, 757 Cedar SC 29802. Horse-drawn carriages and carts Knoll Rd, Fairfax. 844-868-5348. Deer, meet each month. www.aikendrivingclub.com wild boar and bobwhite quail hunting. Lodge sleeps 30 and features banquet hall, Blackwater Hunting Services, 7585 Hwy big screen TV and central heat/air. RV Park 300, Ulmer. 803-541-4868. Liberal game limits features 70 campsites with electricity, water, and lengthy hunting season. No overbooking, sewer hookups, light and corral horse stalls; 4 bedroom, 5 bath lodge. Deer, turkey and and an additional 70 sites with electricity, fi shing. www.blackwaterhunting.com water, sewer, a light and permanent tie lines. Showers, restrooms and coin laundry located Broxton Bridge Plantation, 1685 Broxton near campsites. 3 dump stations. Bridge Rd, Ehrhardt. 800-437-4868. www.cedarknoll.com A hunting preserve off ering hunting, fi shing, sporting clays, pistol, rifl e range and Tinker Creek Hunting Plantation, 97 continental tower shoots. Th e southern part of Weathersbee Rd, Williston. 803-266-4840. the plantation is a Civil War battleground with Hunting quail, dove, deer and turkey on 2,800 breastworks intact. Guided tours available acres in Barnwell County. with prior notice. www.broxtonbridge.com Red Bluff Lodge, 130 Boone Trl, Allendale. Carolina Star Gun & Hunt Club, 371 803-584-7363. A full service lodge providing Cedar Branch Rd, Windsor. 803-649-0878. year-round opportunities for outdoorsmen Situated on 234 acres, this facility hosts a and women to enjoy the wonderful natural variety of shooting sport activities and can resources available in Allendale County. accommodate a variety of functions. Hunting, Hunting available for whitetail deer, feral sporting clays, trap shooting. For membership hogs, alligator and wild turkey. Fishing and information. www.carolinastar.com quail hunting trips are available a la carte. Full service gunsmith shop and shooting range Cowden Plantation, 383 Brown Rd, onsite. Other outdoor activities available are Jackson. 803-471-3616. Over 10,000 acres kayaking, mountain biking, camping and of deer, hog, turkey, duck, dove, quail, bass, naturalist tours. Lodge can accommodate bluegill and farm catfi sh. Appointment groups of 1 to 22 people. Reservations required. Accommodations available. required. Full meal service available. www.jarrettrifl es.com/cowden-plantation.html

Crackerneck WMA, Jackson. Contact SC Department of Natural Resources for dates open to the public and complete rules and regulations. 803-725-3663. 10,600 acres. Fishing and hunting for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game. Sign-in required prior to entering and sign-out upon leaving. Anyone not following this procedure will be considered trespassing.

Red Bluff Lodge

49 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Fox Hunts Aiken Hounds, A historic drag hunt that has hunted in Hitchcock Woods from the time of the Hitchcocks. From October through March, the Aiken Hounds hunt every Tuesday and Saturday. Visitors may not bring dogs into the Woods during these times. www.hitchcockwoods.org/enjoy/aiken_hounds

Whiskey Road Foxhounds, 520 Hitchcock Rd, Aiken. 803-649-0638. Fox hunting (mounted) in Aiken, Blackville and Allendale (Oct through March). Hunts on Th ursday and Sunday mornings. www.whiskeyroadfoxhounds.com Polo Aiken Polo Club, Polo information line, 803-643-3611. Polo seasons are September through November and March through mid-June. Matches are at Whitney Field off Whiskey Rd. Call for match times. https://aikenpolo.org

FireStar Polo Club, 3289 Camp Rawls Rd, Wagener. 631-457-9630. Arena Polo Facility. Scheduled practices and tournaments.

New Bridge Polo & Country Club, 862 New Bridge Rd, Aiken. 803-648-3699. Off ers competitive, fast-paced action in medium goal polo. Five state-of-the-art polo fi elds. www.newbridgepolo.com

Wagener Polo Club, 5720 Wagener Rd, Wagener. Polo Hotline, 803-566-8610. Wagener Polo off ers organized practices, spectator-friendly polo, well-managed tournaments and a fun, fair and friendly environment. Club Polo is played September through June. www.wagenerpolo.com

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 50 Equine Facilities Aiken Horse Park, 931 Powderhouse Rd, Aiken. Home of Bruce’s Field. Equestrian event facility. www.aikenhorsepark.org

Aiken Training Track, 538 Two Notch Rd, Aiken. 803-648-4631. Historic Th oroughbred training facility. Home for annual events including Aiken Trials and Breakfast at the Gallops. Also home to seasonal events including the Backstretch and Historic Barn Tours. www.aikentrainingtrack.com Aiken Horse Park Almost Heaven Stables, 220 Golf Course Stable View, 117 Stable Dr, Aiken. 484-356-3173. Rd, Warrenville. 803-663-3001. Focusing Stable View is a top-notch equestrian training on total horse care. Lessons, boarding, horse facility available for lease in its entirety. Th e camps and birthday parties. Facilities include main barn provides the “Stable View” of our trails, covered picnic shelters and game area. 35 paddocks, 3 other barns, and the rolling Call for reservations. country side from the loft. Th ere are six stalls www.almostheavenstables.com for horse boarding with a unique design that allows riders to walk out the back door of their Deerwood Stables, 4627 Whiskey Rd, bedroom into a hallway that leads to the stall. Aiken. 803-522-8453. Boarding facility for Th ere is also a covered arena that hosts many long/short-term and overnight stays. events. Highfi elds, 198 Gaston Rd, Aiken. www.stableviewfarm.com 803-649-3505. Home of the PSJ Progressive Th e Hippodrome, 5540 Jeff erson Davis Jumps and Progressive Stabling. A 60-acre Hwy, US 1, fi ve miles from I-20, Exit 1, North facility featuring three all-weather rings, grass Augusta. 803-278-4785. Facilities include jumper fi eld, three permanent barns, polo open-air equestrian arena and stables situated fi eld, turn out paddocks and RV hook-ups. on 32 acres. More than 30 equine events are Available for equestrian and non-equestrian scheduled throughout the year. Events include events, clinics, stick and ball, schooling and barrel horse racing, team penning, cutting more. www.psjshows.com horse competitions and open benefi t horse Magnolia Shadows, 595 Engineer Rd, Ridge shows. Th e facility also hosts other events Spring. 803-522-1226 Where European throughout the year. hospitality meets Southern charm. Off ering horse boarding and bed & breakfast services with the traveling horseman in mind, we proudly cater to travelers and the equestrian clientele. Our rooms sit in this historical plantation home (1895), completely restored and now surrounded by manicured pastures, magnolia trees and gardens. We are horse and pet friendly. Our convenient location near Aiken, Columbia, Lexington, SC and Augusta, GA allows you to visit the local, world-famous equestrian venues of polo, fox hunting, eventing, racing and Th e Masters. www.magnoliashadows.com Aiken Training Track

51 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Golf Aiken County

Th e Aiken Golf Club, 555 Highland Park Bamberg County Dr, Aiken. 803-649-6029. 18 holes. Par 70. Designed by Donald Ross. Walk/cart. Bamberg Golf & Sports Club, 128 Paw Paw Reservations required. Originally built in Rd, Bamberg. 803-956-0144. 18 holes. Par 72. 1912 and extensively restored in recent years, Designed by Russell Breeden. Bermuda greens. the course makes judicious use of pines, sand Walk/cart. Th is design uses tight fairways and and waste areas to evoke a Pinehurst feeling. 84 bunkers, plus water on 7 holes on the back www.aikengolfclub.net nine to demand accuracy off the tee.

Cedar Creek Golf Club, 2475 Club Dr, Aiken. 803-648-4206. 18 holes. Par 72. Designed by Arthur Hills. Bermuda greens. Walk/cart. Cedar Creek has been garnering awards, almost since its opening in 1991. Th e course features long, par-4 holes and sloping fairways that can send shots into the rough and elevated, undulating greens. www.cedarcreekgolfclub.net

Houndslake Country Club, 901 Houndslake Dr, Aiken. 803-648-6805. Th ree Fairdale Country Club 9-hole courses. Par 36, Bermuda greens. Designed by Joe Lee. Walk/cart. No walk-in Allendale County traffi c. Play on course limited to members, guests of members and lodge guests. See listing Fairdale Country Club, 3312 Barton Rd, under lodging. www.houndslakecc.com Fairfax. 803-584-7117. 9 holes. Par 72. Established in 1954. Designed by Walker Mount Vintage Golf Club, 375 Mount Smith. Bermuda greens. Walk/cart. Vintage Plantation Dr, North Augusta. 803-279-5422. 27 holes. Par 72. Designed by Barnwell County Tom Jackson. www.mountvintagegolf.com Sweetwater Country Club, 571 Clubhouse Th e River Golf Club, 307 Riverside Blvd, Ln, Barnwell. 803-259-5004. 18 holes. Par North Augusta. 803-202-0110. 18 holes. Par 71. Designed by Russell Breeden. Bermuda 71. Designed by Jim Fazio. Bent grass greens. greens. Th is design is relatively benign in Cart. Built as a Hilton Head-style links course terms of elevation and length, but more than with mostly fl at fairways and water on 11 makes up for that with its water, sand and holes. www.rivergolfclub.com elevated greens. Walk/cart.

Midland Valley Country Club, 151 Williston Country Club, 15 Fairway Dr, Midland Dr, Graniteville. 803-663-7332. Williston. 803-266-7616. 9 holes. Par 36. 18 holes. Par 72. Designed by Ellis Maples. Bermuda Greens. Walk/cart. Bermuda greens. Walk/cart. Large undulated greens are the main feature of this design. Reservations may be made one day in advance. www.playmidlandvalley.com

Aiken Family Golf Range 1685 Columbia Hwy N, Aiken. 803-508-5635. Tues-Sun 10am-dark. Lessons available upon request.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 52 Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Aiken State Park, 1145 State Park Rd, Windsor. 803-649-2857. Offi ce Hours: 11 am to noon. Canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals available seasonally. Enjoy paddling your own canoe, kayak or rental boat on the 1.7-mile canoe trail on the South Fork of the Edisto River. www.southcarolinaparks.com/aiken

Aiken State Park Other Recreation Aiken 2 Escape, 2557 Whiskey Rd, Aiken. Lake Edgar Brown, US 278, Barnwell. A 803-500-1508. Off ers 3 escape room games 100-acre lake providing largemouth bass, designed to accomodate groups of 2 to 8 bluegill, shell-cracker and catfi sh fi shing. Also people per game. Open Th ursday through used for boating and water skiing. Boat ramp, Sunday. https://aiken2escape.com fi shing pier and is handicapped accessible.

Regal Cinemas Aiken Mall, 300 E Gate Dr, GAIT Foundation, Th e Greater Aiken Aiken. 844-462-7342. Th eater complex with Integrated Trails (GAIT), committed to the multiple screens featuring new release fi lms, development and operation of a county-wide, plush seating and concession stand. integrated recreation trail system to serve the interest of equine, hiking, biking, jogging and Carolina Dragway, 302 Dragstrip Rd, walking enthusiasts. www.gaitfoundation.org Jackson. 803-471-2285. 1/4-mile drag racing track. Regular schedule of races and events. Langley Pond Disc Golf Park, 113 Langley www.carolinadragway.com Dam Rd, Burnettown. 803-642-7559. Aiken County’s only championship level Climbing Wall, Price Avenue, Aiken. disc golf course can be found at Langley 803-642-7631. Ages 3 and up. Designed for Pond Park. Spectacular water holes, varying beginner and experienced climbers. terrain, challenging pin location and towering www.cityofaikensc.gov hardwoods are on this unique course.

Gravatt Adventure & Discovery Center, SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta. 1006 Camp Gravatt Rd, Aiken. 803-648-1817. 706-736-7889. Baseball Park. Home of Challenge course designed to develop leadership the Augusta Green Jackets, a minor league skills and increase self-esteem and confi dence. baseball team. Concerts and other events www.bishopgravatt.org scheduled throughout the year. www.greenjacketsbaseball.com Northside Lanes, 1745 Georgia Ave, North Augusta. 803-279-1948. A 32-lane bowling center. Arcade and snack bar inside. www.northsidelanes.com/home

Richardson’s Lake Water Park & Outdoor Recreation Area, 919 Richardsons Lake Rd, Warrenville. 803-663-3600. Natural swimming area. Open May through September.

53 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 54 Heritage Preserves Visitation and use of Heritage Preserves are governed by regulations set forth by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to promote public enjoyment of the land while preserving the features of the land. For full information and regulations on Heritage Preserves throughout South Carolina, visit SCDNR website at www.dnr.sc.gov or contact SCDNR directly at 803-734-3886. Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve, US 78, Windsor. Turn left on Spring Branch Rd. Drive fi ve miles, turn right on Oak Ridge Club Rd. Th e preserve is one mile down, located on both sides of the road. Hiking and limited horseback riding. No motorized vehicles. Th is 1,500-acre preserve is home to the rare and state-listed endangered gopher tortoise. Th e preserve is the northern most known location of the large terrestrial tortoises.

Ditch Pond Heritage Preserve, from Williston, drive west on US 78 for three miles, parking is on the right. Foot traffi c only. No Cathedral Bay Heritage Preserve camping. An observation area provides a place to view Ditch Pond, approximately 25 Cathedral Bay Heritage Preserve, SC 64, acres, one of very few Carolina bays that have 1.6 miles south of Olar. Also known as Chitty retained its natural state. Th roughout the Bay or Chitty Pond. Th e 58-acre Cathedral preserve you may see one or more of eight rare Bay is an excellent example of the Carolina Bay plant species grown here. phenomenon found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Th e long axes of all Carolina Janet Harrison High Pond Heritage Bays parallel to one another acting as basins Preserve, bounded by SC 39, Carolina Bay that collect rainwater runoff holding it above Trl and Trojan Rd, near Monetta. Th is 30-acre the normal water table. Carolina Bays are preserve was established to protect a Carolina wetlands that vary in size, ranging from less Bay, the high pond vegetative community than an acre to several hundred acres and often occurring within the bay and populations of support abundant wildlife. Cathedral Bay is several rare plant species. A windmill located a striking example of a cypress pond. Access near the tract is a local landmark and has led to Cathedral Bay is by wading or canoes. No to the preserve being colloquially-known as motorboats allowed. “Windmill High Pond”. Savannah River Bluff s Heritage Preserve, 1129 Old Plantation Rd, from exit 1 on I-20 Henderson Heritage Preserve, from Aiken, drive south on SC 230. Turn right on Old travel north on SC 19 for two miles. Turn left Plantation Rd at the Wildlife Viewing Area beside Aiken Memorial Cemetery, Mayfi eld sign. Turn right at fork to parking lot. Hiking- Rd. Located on both sides of the road. Th is only loop to a bluff that overlooks the Savannah 417-acre preserve was acquired and dedicated River. In season view rare Rocky Shoals Spider to protect a longleaf pine/scrub oak sandhill Lilies. Also along the river see deer, foxes and ecosystem. raccoons. Th is preserve includes some very rare plants such as Relict Trillium, which is on the federal endangered species list. Other rare or special-status plants also grow here.

55 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide State Parks Th e state of South Carolina set aside some of the best examples of its natural, cultural and recreational resources, and presents them to you as state parks. Th ese properties protect and preserve the rich heritage of the Palmetto State. Reservations may be made online at www.southcarolinaparks.com or by calling toll free 1-866-345-7275. Aiken State Park, 1145 State Park Rd, Barnwell State Park, 223 State Park Rd, Windsor. 803-649-2857. US 78, 16 miles east Blackville. 803-284-2212. SC 3, seven miles of Aiken. Built in 1934, this park, located along east of Barnwell. Built in the 1930’s, this park, the free-fl owing Edisto River, is a combination located on the coastal plain, includes three of a river swamp and dry sandhills. Facilities lakes for your enjoyment. Facilities include fi ve include standard campsites with water and cabins, fully equipped for four people, campsites electricity and a centralized dump station. with standard and full hook-ups, nature trail, Nature trail, canoe trail and picnic shelters are picnic shelters, seasonal swimming area and available. Activities include birding, hiking, meeting facility. Primitive camping area with fi shing, paddling, seasonal swimming and picnic tables, fi re ring and water available for boating. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. organized groups. Activities include fi shing and boating. Boat rentals are available. Redcliff e Plantation State Historic Site, 181 Redcliff e Rd, Beech Island. 803-827-1473. Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, 325 US 278, three miles southeast of Beech Island. State Park Rd, Ehrhardt. 803-267-3675. SC Th is park was originally the home of Governor 641, seven miles SW of Ehrhardt, 13 miles James Henry Hammond in the 1800’s. from Allendale. At this site, Union troops Th roughout the year special programs are clashed with Confederate soldiers defending off ered on topics such as the African-American the Salkehatchie River. Rivers Bridge features history of the site, heirloom gardening, an award winning interpretive battlefi eld trail, genealogy/research and cemetery preservation. memorial grounds, a community building Facilities include a visitor’s center, mansion, and picnic shelter. Activities include self- slave quarters and stables. Activities include guided tours and picnicking. Special tours and picnicking, hiking and home tours. seminars throughout the year. Nature Trails Carolina Bay Nature Reserve, Price Ave, Aiken. City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, 803-642-7631. Walk the trail, watch the wildlife or just enjoy the pleasure of woods and water. An observation deck overlooks the bay which can be reserved for rental. North Augusta Greeneway, North Augusta. 803-441-4300. A redeveloped railroad right-of- way, this paved walking and bicycling path is currently 9.2 miles. Th e Greeneway runs along the Savannah River. Designated a National Recreation Trail. Part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail. www.northaugusta.net Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 4542 Silver Bluff Rd, Jackson. 803-471-0291. A 3,250-acre wildlife sanctuary owned by the National Audubon Society. Walking trails available. Please call ahead for current hours. http://sc.audubon.org Hitchcock Woods, Aiken. 803-642-0528. Hitchcock woods is among the largest urban forests in the nation, with about 2,100 acres of forestland resources. Equestrian, hikers and dog walkers enjoy the 70 miles of sandy trails. Kiosks with maps are available at all seven entrances. www.hitchcockwoods.org

Lower Savannah River Alliance Greenway & Trail, a 4-mile long walking trail that terminates at a 1938 Turnstile Metal Bridge over the Savannah River. Half the trail is elevated giving you a unique view of the swamplands below. www.lowersavannahriveralliance.org

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 56 57 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide City & County Parks Aiken County Recreation Center, Hartzog Park, 315-301 NW Dana St, Olar. 917 Jeff erson Davis Hwy (US 1/78), Depression era park with picnic tables. Graniteville. 803-663-6142. Seasonal pool, activities, rentable space for parties and Jack Phillips Park, 17 Galilee Rd, Barnwell. meetings, picnic area, basketball court, Picnic tables and benches. playground, bluebird trail and walking track. Jim Harrison Square, Palmetto Ave (US Allendale Green, US 278, Allendale. 321), Denmark. Award-winning downtown Fountain, gazebo and benches. park includes gazebo and fountain. Boyd Pond Park, 340 Boyd Pond Rd, Kilkenny Park, Corner of Jackson & Aiken. 803-642-0314. Ballfi elds, soccer Wellington, Barnwell. 803-259-3317. Fishing and multipurpose fi eld, basketball court, access, non-motorized boat access, picnic area observatory, walking track, pond with boat with grills and walking path. dock and fi shing allowed, 18-hole disc golf Lemon Park Sports Complex, 123 Park St, course, hiking trails, multiple picnic shelters, Barnwell. 803-259-3317. Playgrounds, bluebird trail, geocaching and beautiful multi-purpose fi eld, baseball fi eld with press natural habitat. box, T-ball fi eld and walking path. Brick Pond Park, 88 Georgia Ave, North Main Street Park, Railroad Bed, Blackville. Augusta. Wetlands, walking trail and birding. Walking trail, benches and gazebo. Citizens Park, 1060 Banks Mill Rd, Aiken. Ness Sports Complex, 133 Ness Dr, 803-642-7761. 15 multi-purpose fi elds, Bamberg. T-ball, soccer, baseball, slow pitch. batting cages, covered eating areas, walking Full summer sports program for all ages. track, soccer fi elds, sprayground and playgrounds. Riverview Park & Activities Center, 100 Riverview Park Dr, North Augusta. Collins Park, 486 Main St and Marlboro Ave, 803-441-4311. Baseball and soccer fi elds, Barnwell. 803-259-3317. Open play area, tennis courts, racquetball courts, disc golf, garden, historical markers, lighted gazebo picnic shelters, playground, horseshoe pits, with electricity, four park swings and partially four gyms, weight room, indoor walking/ covered picnic areas. jogging track and walking trail. Darnell Park, 192 Hagood Ave, Barnwell. Robert E Foster Park, Main St and 3rd St, Gazebo, open play area and picnic tables. Bamberg. Tennis and volleyball courts, picnic Fuller Park, 9987 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. tables and playground. 803-259-3317. Two outdoor basketball courts, Roy Warner Memorial Park, 4287 Festival nine-hole disc golf course, picnic tables, grills, Trail Rd (SC 39), Wagener. 803-564-6149. walking/multi-use trail, wetlands and large Ball fi elds. basketball court, playground area open play area. and concession stand. Community Center H. Odell Weeks Center, 1700 Whiskey available for rent. Rd, Aiken. 803-642-7631. Gymnasiums, Smith-Hazel Park, Pool & Recreation classrooms, racquetball court, aerobics room, Center, 400 Kershaw St, Aiken. 803-642-7635. handicapped accessible playground, disc Basketball court, tennis courts, picnic tables, golf, outdoor basketball courts, tennis center, walking track, seasonal pool, gym, playground walking trail and picnic shelters. and rental facilities. Harrison-Caver Park, 4181 Augusta Rd Williston Town Park, US 78 next to (SC 421), Clearwater. 803-593-4698. Tennis Williston-Elko High School, Williston. courts, playground, walking track, softball Playground, picnic tables, basketball and fi elds, picnic area, rentable community center tennis court. and multipurpose fi eld.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 58 MEETING & RENTAL FACILITES

Aiken County Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, Aiken Chamber of Commerce, 121 1006 Camp Gravatt Rd, Aiken. 803-648-1817. Richland Ave E, Aiken. 803-641-1111. Facilities are able to meet the needs of 10-100+ Accommodates 40. www.aikenchamber.net and have indoor and outdoor space available for meetings, lodging, worship, recreation, relaxation University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 and dining. www.campgravatt.org University Pkwy, Aiken. 803-641-3587. Several rooms and facilities available with a Holiday Inn Express, 138 Stephens Farm variety of seating capacities. Accommodates Lane, North Augusta. 803-341-9505. 25-500 theater, 25-400 classroom, 20-400 Accomodates 79 theater and 49 classroom. banquet. www.usca.edu https://www.ihg.com University of South Carolina Aiken Th e Inn at Houndslake, 897 Houndslake Dr, Aiken. 803-648-9535. Unique inn with Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, golf course views. Meeting space for 40 theater, Graniteville. 803-643-6900. Located on the 25-30 classroom and 40 reception. On-site University of South Carolina Aiken Campus. catering available by Houndslake Country A state-of-the-art facility with capacity ranging Club. www.theinnathoundslake.com from 3,500 to 4,100. Features include a VIP room with a capacity up to 200, multiple Th e Hippodrome, 5540 Jeff erson Davis electronic scoreboards, advertising, meeting Hwy, North Augusta. 803-278-4785. 45,000 space rentals for any function and two practice sq ft and 52,500 sq ft outdoor arenas, courts. https://convotix.usca.edu both with announcer’s booths. Bleachers, Rye Patch Reception Center & Guest concession stand, RV hook-ups. Equipped for equestrian events. Cottage, 100 Berrie Rd, Aiken. 803-642-7650. Th is 10-acre estate was the Living History Park, 299 W Spring Grove winter home of Edmund and Dorothy Knox Ave, North Augusta. 803-279-7560. Natural Goodyear Rogers. A favorite location for amphitheater, Colonial barn accommodates weddings, receptions, meetings and parties. 294, educational cabin, prep kitchen and Also available is the Guest Cottage with stage. Weddings, birthdays, parties, etc. capacity of 30 for smaller meetings. www.colonialtimes.us www.cityofaikensc.gov Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken. Aiken County Parks, Recreation & 803-641-7087. Accommodates 200 reception, Tourism, 1930 University Pkwy, Aiken. 100 classroom, 150 theater, 120 banquet. 803-642-7559. Several facilities available. Outdoor patio which accommodates a tent, is www.aikencountyprt.com also available. www.newberryhall.com General Elliott Inn, 939 New Bridge Rd, Lookaway Inn, 103 W Forest Ave, Aiken. 803-642-8108. Accommodates 42 for North Augusta. 803-426-1030. Listed on dining, 150 for parties. Fine dining with the National Register of Historic Places. in-home atmosphere. By reservation. Accommodates groups up to 150. Available www.generalelliottinn.com for indoor, courtyard and garden weddings and events. Catering available. Municipal Auditorium, City of Aiken, www.lookawayinn.com 215 Th e Alley, Aiken. 803-642-7654. Accommodates 150 banquet, 300 reception. North Augusta Community Center, 495 Brookside Ave, North Augusta. 803-441-4290. AECOM Center for Performing Arts, 126 Accommodates 500 theater, 300 classroom, Newberry St, Aiken. 803-648-1438. State-of- 500 reception and 500 banquet. the-art theater seats 300.

59 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Rose Hill, 221 Greenville St NW, Aiken. Lower Savannah River Alliance 803-648-1181. Make your dream wedding a Education Center, 12049 Burton’s Ferry dream come true at historic Rose Hill. Th e Hwy, Allendale. 706-826-8991. Large property provides an elegant and unforgettable conference area, indoor/outdoor restrooms setting for both ceremonies and receptions. and picnic area. Accommodates 50. https://rosehillinaiken.com University of South Carolina Rosemary Inn Bed & Breakfast, 804 Salkehatchie, 465 James Brandt Blvd, Carolina Ave, North Augusta. 803-426-1546. Allendale. 803-584-3446. A variety of meeting Listed on the National Register of Historic rooms available. uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu Places. Accommodates groups up to 125. Available for indoor and outdoor events and Bamberg County weddings. www.rosemaryinnbb.com Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield Citizens Park Conference Center, 640 Regional Library System, 3156 Railroad Old Airport Rd, Aiken. 803-226-0504. Ave. 803-642-7575. Several facilities available Several options are available. Th e Magnolia in Aiken, Bamberg and Barnwell counties. Room seats 18-20. Th e Camellia Room www.abbe-lib.org seats 40. Th e Lilly Event Tent is available for those requiring outdoor seating, is equipped Broxton Bridge Plantation, 1685 Broxton with heating and air conditioning, and Bridge Rd, Ehrhardt. 1-800-437-4868. includes the use of the building’s facilities. Banquet hall seats 120. Meeting room www.citizensparkocc.com/ accommodates 300 theater. www.broxtonbridge.com Th e Willcox, 100 Colleton Ave SW, Aiken. 803-648-1898. Th e Willcox can Dane Cultural Center, 4794 Carolina Hwy, accommodate groups from 10 to 200. From a Denmark. 803-793-3734. Th is building was private boardroom setting to a large poolside the largest movie theater in the area in the reception, events will be customized to your 1950’s. Th eater accommodates 455. exact needs. thewillcox.com Ehrhardt Hall, 13764 Broxton Bridge Rd, City of Aiken Department of Parks and Ehrhardt. 803-267-2020. Banquet hall seats Recreation, 1072 Banks Mill Rd, Aiken. 200. On-premises catering available. 803-643-4779. Several facilities available www.ehrhardthall.com www.cityofaikensc.gov/recreation/rental- Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, facilities 325 State Park Rd, Ehrhardt. 803-267-3675. Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield Community building accommodates up to 100. Kitchenette, restrooms, fi replaces. Regional Library System, 314 Chesterfi eld www.southcarolinaparks.com/rivers-bridge St SW. 803-642-7575. Several facilities available in Aiken, Bamberg and Barnwell Voorhees College Leadership Conference counties. www.abbe-lib.org Center, 86 Porter Rd, Denmark. 803-793-3351. Palmetto Terrace, 100 Georgia Ave, North Accommodates 125. Other rooms and facilities Augusta. 803-441-4350. Accommodates 450 available. www.voorhees.edu reception or 250 seated with an open dance Barnwell County fl oor. Rental fees include: ballroom, terraces, fourth fl oor atrium, tables and chairs as well Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield as access to the commercial kitchen. Regional Library System, 40 Burr St. 803-642-7575. Several facilities available in Allendale County Aiken, Bamberg and Barnwell counties. Brandt Building, Allendale County www.abbe-lib.org offi ces. 398 Barnwell Hwy, 803-584-3438. Auditorium accommodates 75.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 60 Barnwell State Park, 223 State Park Rd, Millers Bread Basket, 483 Main St, Blackville. 803-284-2212. SC 3, seven miles Blackville. 803-284-3117. Seats 70 people. east of Barnwell. Solomon Blatt community Motorcycle groups are welcome. Reservations building is a 3,600-sq ft facility with large requested for large groups. meeting room, small side room, kitchen and restroom facilities. Central heat/air. Barnwell Museum, 9426 Marlboro Ave, Accommodates 225 people, banquet-style. Barnwell. 803-259-1916. Available to rent www.southcarolinaparks.com/barnwell for birthdays, conference meetings, reunions, receptions, etc. Th e Blackville Community Center, 19464 www.bcvm.org/barnwell/museum/ Solomon Blatt Ave, Blackville. 803-284-2444. Th e facility has an unseated capacity of 875, plus 125 in the bleachers totaling a capacity of 1,000. Use of the center is from 8 am - 11 pm. Requests for reservations of the center are made up to twelve months in advance.

61 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide ANNUAL EVENTS

Event details in this guide are subject to change.

Aiken Antique Show, the fi rst weekend Spring Herb Fest, held the third Saturday in February at Aiken Center for the Arts. in March at the Little Red Barn Gallery, 803-641-9094. Th is show off ers a unique Barnwell. 803-541-7900. Sponsored by the opportunity to view and purchase fi ne antique gallery and the Barnwell County Herb Club. furnishings represented by more than 20 specialized dealers from across the nation. Joye in Aiken, a special week long festival www.aikencenterforthearts.org held in March. Th ere are free or low-cost performances around town that are open to the Battle of Aiken, the weekend in February public. Th is festival brings world-class actors, after President’s Day at Confederate Park near dancers and musicians into our neighborhoods Aiken. 803-642-2500. History comes alive to bring the excitement of learning and the with 20 cannons, 100 cavalry horses and 1,000 pleasure of artistic discovery. living history experts. Th is reenactment brings https://www.joyeinaiken.com to life the Battle of Aiken which occurred February 11 and 12, 1865 and was the last victory for the Confederacy. Also featured are concessions and settlers selling goods comparable to the time in history of the Battle. www.battleofaiken.org

Southern City Film Festival, held in February.Th is festival is an international fi lm festival which takes place in Downtown Aiken and receives submissions from all around the Polo Matches, spring season is April to June; globe. https://www.southerncity.org fall season is September to mid-November. Aiken Polo Club. 803-643-3611. https://aikenpolo.org

Dogwood Festival, in April on Main St, City of Denmark. 803-793-3734. Family-oriented festival featuring food, rides, entertainment, games and contests. www.bambergcountychamber.org

Cooter Fest, Allendale during the spring. Th is festival focuses on the arrival of spring with Aiken Triple Crown, three successive cooter (turtle) races, a parade, food, crafts, a weekends in March/April. Aiken Chamber street dance, carnival rides, petting zoo and an of Commerce. 803-641-1111. Th e fi rst race art show. www.cooterfest.com is the Trials where Th oroughbreds compete in fl at racing events at Aiken Training Track. Colonial Times: Under the Crown and Th e Steeplechase comes next with a big tent Trades Fair, held in April at the Living party and horses jumping hurdles at Aiken History Park in North Augusta. Olde Towne Horse Park. Th e last weekend features a Preservation Association. 803-279-7560. polo match. All three events are open to the Annual show featuring high-quality art, music public. Proceeds aid the community and local and food all weekend. www.colonialtimes.us charities.

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 62 Chamber Golf Tournament, Sweetwater Bamberg Citywide July 4th Celebration, Country Club in Barnwell. 803-259-5004. at Ness Sports Complex, Bamberg. Bamberg Held in April. Sponsored by the Barnwell Town Hall. 803-245-5128. Festival atmosphere County Chamber of Commerce. Hole-in-One, with food booths, clowns, games of chance Longest Drive, Closest-to-Pin competitions. and entertainment followed by a spectacular www.barnwellcountychamber.org fi reworks display. www.bambergsc.com

Wagons to Wagener, held in the Town of Nike Peach Jam, held in July at the Riverview Wagener. 803-564-3412. A two-day festival Park Activities Center in North Augusta. that includes carnival rides, bounce houses, 803-441-4311. Th is Championship event is carnival food vendors, a petting zoo, a car show, the culmination of national tournaments with live music and fi reworks. www.wagenersc.com the top qualifi ers vying for the Peach Jam title. Th e very best 16 and 17 year old basketball Hopelands Gardens Summer Concerts, players participate with most of the Division an outdoor concert series, April through June, 1 basketball coaches in attendance. Admission held at Hopelands Gardens. City of Aiken fees apply, the public is invited to attend. Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, 803-293-7846. Performances each Monday at 7pm. Featuring Schuetzenfest, in Ehrhardt during the last ballet, jazz, big band, military, cloggers and weekend in August. Ehrhardt Town Hall, classical music with local and regional artists 803-267-5335. A time for fun and fellowship on the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts as the town celebrates its German heritage and stage. Picnic suppers welcome. Admission is promotes its hospitality. Parade on Saturday. free. www.visitaikensc.com www.ehrhardtsc.com

Confederate Memorial Day Ceremony, in May on the Friday closest to Confederate Memorial Day (May 10) at Rivers Bridge State Historic Site. 803-267-3675. www.southcarolinaparks.com/rivers-bridge

Savannah River Classic, takes place in early May. 803-584-7363. Th is annual fi shing tournament is held on the banks of the Savannah River in Allendale. Founded in Aiken’s Makin’, in the parkways of downtown 2009, the tournament was created to celebrate Aiken during the second full weekend in diversity in the Savannah River. All proceeds September. Aiken Chamber of Commerce, are used to fund river based projects. 803-641-1111. An annual display of juried www.lowersavannahriveralliance.org arts and crafts from Aiken County and the southeastern states. Th e festival includes arts and crafts, food vendors, baked goods and entertainment. www.aikensmakin.net

Cattyshack Cats, held in September at the Riverview Park Activities Center in North Augusta. 803-441-4311. Judges look for a variety of traits in cats, searching for the ideal breed based on standards written for them.

Barnwell Family Fun Fest - Independence Western Carolina State Fair, held in Day Celebration, held in July at the Veterans October at the Aiken Fairgrounds 1566 Memorial Park in Barnwell, and sponsored by Columbia Hwy N, Aiken. 803-648-8955. the City of Barnwell and the Barnwell County Rides, entertainment and special daily shows. Arts Council. 803-259-3266. Activities, food, www.westerncarolinastatefair.com music and fi reworks. www.cityofbarnwell.com

63 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide Hook & Cook Festival, held on the last weekend in October on Main St in Jackson. 803-471-9778. A two-day event which includes a fi shing tournament, BBQ cook-off , car show, arts, food vendors, trunk-or-treat and more.

Model T’s to Olar, held in October in Olar. Model T and Model A car show and antique tractor show. Festivities include food vendors, parade, crafters, infl atables, music, art and Quilt Show, in November at the Aiken County history exhibits, electric and gas golf cart drag Historical Museum. 803-642-2015. Textile racing and more. artists from Aiken County compete in this annual juried show. Lectures, demonstrations and classes are also part of the event. www.aikenmuseum.us

Chitlin Strut, held the Saturday after Th anksgiving at the Salley Civic Center and Fairgrounds. 803-258-3485. Visitors are drawn to this small community to celebrate this unusual food item that has been a southern tradition for over 100 years. Activities also Colonial Times: A Day to Remember, include a parade, hog-calling contests, food the 3rd weekend in October at the Living and craft vendors, beauty pageant, carnival History Park. Olde Towne Preservation rides and a car show. www.chitlinstrut.com Association, 803-279-7560. Colonial life is Christmas in Hopelands Gardens, recreated through demonstrations, exhibits annually in December. City of Aiken, Parks, and enlistment in the voluntary militia. Recreation, & Tourism. 803-642-7631. Attractions include blacksmithing, working Walking tours along lighted pathways through smokehouse, beehive bake oven, open fi re Hopelands Gardens with holiday displays. cooking, goldsmithing, spinning, musket Christmas concerts performed by local choirs fi ring and more. www.colonialtimes.us provide entertainment from the garden’s Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee, the last weekend performing arts stage. Historic buildings in October. 803-441-4311. National music in the gardens are decorated and open for acts, 150 craft vendors and a wide variety of touring each night. Hot chocolate, apple foods are available at this two-day festival on cider and holiday cookies are served nightly. Georgia Ave in downtown North Augusta. Admission is free. www.jackolanternjubilee.com Christmas Parades and Tree Lighting Blessing of the Hounds, on Th anksgiving Events, held in December in several Day at the Memorial Gate in Hitchcock communities. For a complete list of parades Woods. 803-643-3724. Th e public is most and events visit our website. welcome to attend, but please do not bring your own dogs to the Blessing. Please allow a good 30 minutes walk from the Laurens Street entrance to Memorial Gate. www.aikenhounds.com

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Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 64 LET US HELP PLAN YOUR VISIT

For assistance, please call Th oroughbred Country at 888-834-1654 (toll free), visit us online at www.tbredcountry.org or check with the local information bureaus listed below.

Th oroughbred Country Allendale County PO Box 850 Aiken, SC 29802 Allendale County Business & Industry (Toll Free) 1-888-834-1654 Association in partnership with Southern [email protected] Carolina Alliance. www.tbredcountry.org PO Box 1107 Allendale, SC 29810 Aiken County 803-584-9200 www.southerncarolina.org Aiken Chamber of Commerce 121 Richland Ave E Aiken, SC 29802 Bamberg County 803-641-1111 Bamberg County Chamber of Commerce www.aikenchamber.net 604 Airport Rd Aiken County Visitors Center Bamberg, SC 29003 133 Laurens St NW 803-245-4427 Aiken, SC 29801 www.bambergcountychamber.org 803-642-7557 www.discoveraikencounty.com Barnwell County

Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum Barnwell County Chamber of Commerce 406 Park Ave SE 367 Fuller Pond Rd Aiken, SC 29801 Barnwell, SC 29812 803-293-7846 803-259-7446 www.visitaikensc.com www.barnwellcountychamber.org

Midland Valley Area Chamber of City of Barnwell Tourism and Commerce Community Development 103 Canal St 130 Main St Graniteville, SC 29829 Barnwell, SC 29812 803-392-7043 803-259-3266 www.cityofbarnwell.com North Augusta Chamber of Commerce 406 West Ave North Augusta, SC 29841 803-279-2323 www.northaugustachamber.org

65 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide GUIDED TOURS

Tailored Tours of Aiken Private driving tour experiences of historic Aiken. Custom tours tailored to suit your available time and interests. 803-295-3870 [email protected] www.tailoredtoursofaiken.com

Beech Island Historical Society Tours of historic Beech Island and Zubly Cemetery available by appointment. 144 Old Jackson Hwy Aiken Trolley Tours Beech Island, SC 29842 City of Aiken Tourism. 803-867-3600 or 803-827-0184 Public tours on Saturday mornings, [email protected] reservations and pre-payment required Group www.beechislandhistory.org tours available by appointment. 406 Park Ave SE Carolina Aviation of Aiken Aiken, SC 29801 Flight school, aircraft maintenance, discovery 803-644-1907 fl ights, sightseeing tours available by www.visitaikensc.com appointment. 125 Aviation Blvd Please note - Motor coach restrictions may apply in the City of Aiken. All motor coaches Aiken, SC 29805 must contact the Tourism Supervisor for the 803-502-1007 City of Aiken prior to bringing a motor coach. www.carolinaaviation.net (803-642-7631) Blackville Historical Tours Aiken Ghost Tours Tours available by appointment. 90-minute guided haunted history 105 Pascallas St walking tour of downtown Aiken. Tour is Blackville, SC 29817 approximately 1 mile long. Tours begin at Joan McDonald sundown. Seasonal and by appointment. 803-284-3267 Group tours available. 803-270-0773 [email protected] [email protected] Patriot Tour Boat Rebel Ranch Horse Tours, LLC On the Savannah River. Guided trail rides through Hitchcock Woods One-hour narrated tour Mar-Nov. Two-hour and surrounding woodlands. Reserve and sunset tour Mar-Nov. Private Charters. schedule your tour. 803-730-9739 803-640-2765 [email protected] [email protected] http://patriottourboat.net

Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide 66 TRANSPORTATION

Airports Car Rentals B & B Ford Inc, Aiken Airport, 129 Aviation Blvd, Aiken. 10476 Dunbarton Blvd, Barnwell. 803-648-7803. Located seven miles north 803-259-5524. of Aiken on US 1, Exit #22 off I-20. 700- www.bbfordsales.com acre modern facility with old-fashioned Southern hospitality. Resurfaced 5,500’ by Enterprise Rent A Car, 100’ paved and lighted runway with 65,000 3915 Richland Ave W, Aiken. lb capacity. NDB, VOR, and GPS approach. 803-641-0135. Fuel available. Rental cars, catering, rooms, www.enterprise.com limousines available. www.aikenaviation.com Hertz, Allendale Airport, 467 Airport Loop, 866 York St NE, Aiken. Fairfax. 803-584-3801 or 803-684-3438. 803-648-3630. Located one mile off US 278. 5,005’ by 75’ www.hertz.com paved and lighted runway. VOR and GPS approach. Hangars and fuel available. Open SC Express Chauff eured Transportation, 7 days a week. 9 am-6 pm during Daylight 2818 Columbia Hwy N, Suite 100, Aiken. Savings time. 8 am-5 pm during EST. 803-648-9977. www.scsedan.com Augusta Regional Airport, 1501 Aviation Way, Augusta, GA. 706-798-3236. Delta and American Airlines. Car rentals available. Public Transportation www.fl yags.com Aiken Taxi Transport, 310 Beaufort St NE, Aiken. 803-642-9910 or 803-507-TAXI. 709 Airport Rd, Bamberg. Bamberg Airport, Serves major airports and all of Aiken County. 803-245-5191. Located off US 78. 3,600’ Meter rates charged within city limits. Flat paved and lighted runway. No instrument rate charged outside the city. 24 hours a day. approach. No fuel available. Open 7 days a 7 days a week. week. Best Friend Express, 803-508-7033. ADA Barnwell Regional Airport, 155 Airport accessible public transportation serving Aiken, Rd, Barnwell. 803-259-1090. Located one North Augusta and off ers a connection to the mile from the city of Barnwell on US 278. Augusta Public Transportation system located Two runways: 5,000’ by 70’ and 5,000’ in Augusta, GA. Call for schedules and by 100’. Both lighted and paved. NDB detailed transportation information. approach. Hangars and fuel available. Open 7 days a week. Bus Terminal of Augusta, 1128 Green St, Augusta, GA. 706-722-6411. Served by Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Southeastern Stages and Greyhound. 3250 Aviation Way, West Columbia. 803-822-5000 or 888-562-5002. Most major Bus Station of Aiken, 2170 University airlines served. Car rentals available. Pkwy, Aiken. 803-648-6894. Daily routes to www.columbiaairport.com most major SE cities.

Carolina Transportation, Serves Aiken County and airports. 803-648-4545. Mon- Sat 8 am-6 pm. Call in advance for additional services. 67 Th oroughbred Country Visitor Guide GENERAL LIVING

Colleges Th e Advertizer-Herald Aiken Technical College 369 McGee St 2276 Jeff erson Davis Hwy Bamberg, SC 29003 Graniteville, SC 29829 803-245-5204 Wednesdays 803-593-9231 Th e People Sentinel www.atc.edu 10481 Dunbarton Blvd Denmark Technical College Barnwell, SC 29812 500 Solomon Blatt Blvd 803-259-3501 Wednesdays Denmark, SC 29042 www.thepeoplesentinel.com 803-793-5176 Th e Star www.denmarktech.edu 404 E Martintown Rd Suite 2 University of South Carolina Aiken North Augusta, SC 29841 471 University Pkwy 803-279-2793 Th ursdays Aiken, SC 29801 www.northaugustastar.com 803-648-6851 Tax Information www.usca.edu South Carolina has simplifi ed income tax University of South Carolina Salkehatchie structure which follows the federal income tax 1102 James Brandt Blvd laws. South Carolina accepts the adjustments, Allendale, SC 29810 exemptions and deductions allowed on your 803-584-3446 federal tax return with few modifi cations. Your www.uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu federal taxable income is the starting point in determining your state income tax liability. Voorhees College https://dor.sc.gov 103 Academic Circle Denmark, SC 29042 Climate & Seasonal Highlights 803-780-1234 Th oroughbred Country’s climate is generally www.voorhees.edu mild and humid. Spring starts in March. Summer begins in June with pleasant balmy Hospitals days that become quite hot before the season’s Aiken Regional Medical Center end. Autumn brings a relief from extreme 302 University Pkwy temperatures with lots of sunshine while mild Aiken, SC 29801 winter temperatures bring out the best in 803-641-5000 colorful pansies and hardy camellias. Winter www.aikenregional.com temperatures can reach 20-30 degrees, and Allendale County Hospital on rare occasions, we are treated with a light 1787 Allendale Fairfax Hwy dusting of snow. South Carolina’s annual Fairfax, SC 29827 hurricane season runs from June through early 803-632-3311 November. www.achospital.org Azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria and more show their beautiful blossoms in spring. Beautiful fall Local Newspapers foliage usually peaks between late October and Th e Aiken Standard early November. Roadside stands off er a variety 326 Rutland Dr NW of fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Aiken, SC 29802 803-648-2311 Daily www.aikenstandard.com

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