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Hotel, Restaurant, and
Tourist Information
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The battlefield is located only six miles from historic downtown
Aiken. After the war, Aiken became the ‘Newport’ of the South, with many of
the country’s wealthiest families moving here. The Vanderbilt’s, Astor’s,
JFK, Fred Astaire, and others all lived or stayed in Aiken to play
polo or golf at America’s second oldest golf course. Many of the fine
mansions still exist. Racehorses are still trained here. Some go on
to run in the Kentucky Derby. The house where General Wheeler
directed the battle still exists as well as Chinaberry, the home
where the wounded were cared for. Union dead are buried at First
Baptist, while Confederate dead lie at St. Thaddeus.
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Today, downtown Aiken is vibrant and
alive with gift shops, restaurants, nightspots, and antique malls. We
suggest visiting ‘The Alley’ where fine dining and entertainment can be
found.
Aiken has most all of the chain
restaurants, which can be found by following Hwy 19 through the town to
the Southside. For fine independent dining downtown, we suggest:
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Malia’s 643-3086
The Tuscany
648-7551
Up Your Alley 649-2603
The Bowery 648-2900
Aiken Brewing Company 502-0707
All are located in or near ‘The Alley.’ Call the Aiken Chamber of
Commerce for more suggestions: 803-641-1111
Nightlife can be found at the historic Hotel Aiken
at the center of town.
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Historic inn or bed and breakfast
suggestions include:
Lookaway
and Rosemary Halls877-208-6222
The Wilcox Inn
800-368-1047
Carriage House Inn 803-644-5888
Annie’s Inn
803-649-6836
Crossways
Plantation 803-644-4746
Sandhurst
Estate 803-642-9259
Motels include:
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Best Western
803-649-3968
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Comfort Suites
803-641-1100
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Days Inn 803-649-5524
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Guesthouse Inn
803-502-0000
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Hampton
Inn 803-648-2525
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Hotel Aiken 803-648-4265
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Howard Johnson
803-649-5000
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Ramada inn 803-648-6821
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Sleep Inn 803-644-9900
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Super 8 – 803-641-8800
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Holiday Inn Express
648-0999
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I-20 Holiday inn Express 803-502-0900
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Camping Facilities:
Modern camping facilities are
now available on site. We have approximately 35 spots available with
electrical (30 Amp) and Water Hookups for your camping pleasure. The cost is $25.00 per night. You may
contact Ed Mann reserve your spot.
Call the Aiken Chamber of Commerce at 803-641-1111 for additional
help.
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