Aiken’s charm and elegance are on full display as you stroll down the magnificent boulevards lined with vibrant flowers and majestic Magnolias or as you climb aboard the Aiken Trolley to visit historic homes, churches, gardens, and famous equestrian sites. Aiken is world-renowned for its equestrian events including the Triple Crown each spring, polo tournaments, and the winter Horse Trials which routinely features many past, present, and aspiring national and international Olympic competitors. You can also spend a day with a fishing guide on close-by, beautiful Lake Thurmond for some of the best striper/hybrid fishing in the southeast.