What Makes Aiken, South Carolina, Special For Christmas?

Here are some highlights that show why you gotta plan a visit to Aiken this year during Christmastime.

Carolingtops off the eveningwith some entertainment.

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Well, here’s your chance.

Take a trip to the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum to vote for “Best in Show.”

(In this equestrian town, that’s no joke.)

Aiken, South Carolina

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The two-day event is typically on the first weekend of December.

With these yuletide amenities and a spirited atmosphere, The Willcox makes the most ofyour holiday visit.

Stroll through over two miles of the walk-through exhibit, complete with lighted pathways and illuminated displays.

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The 10-day event runs in mid-December.

It’s hard to be this South’s best small town when it comes to celebrating Christmas.

Horseriding in Aiken, SC

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Couple roasting marshmellows over a fire to make smores

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