Shopping and Dining Guide 2012

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Dear Friends,

Greetings! We welcome you to what we know you will

find to be one of the quaintest and most beautiful

cities in America. Ideally situated between South

Carolinas beautiful beaches and breathtaking moun-

tains you will find a community that is rich in history,

hospitality and charm.

While you are in Aiken we encourage you to takeadvantage of all that our unique community offers you!

A list of attractions and events can be found at

www.AikenIs.com. For personal assistance, be sure to

stop in our Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum

located in the newly rebuilt Aiken Railroad Depot at

406 Park Avenue, SE.

Again, welcome to the City of Aiken!

Sincerely,Mayor Fred Cavanaugh

City of Aiken

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Aiken is...a great round.

The City of Aiken boasts four of the finestgolf courses in the Southeast. Only a shortdrive from the Augusta National GolfCourse, the area is quickly becoming amust visit for golf enthusiasts. From acourse that is one of the oldest in thenation to a course known as one of thebest places to play, we offer a golfadventure for every golfer!

Aiken Golf Club18-hole course in a 1912 Donald Rossdesigned Scottish layout555 Highland Park Drive, SW, Aiken SC(803) 649-6029www.aikengolfclub.com

Houndslake Country Club27-hole championship golf coursedesigned in 1974 by Joe Lee901 Houndslake Drive, Aiken SC(803) 648-6805www.houndslakecc.com

Woodside Plantation Country ClubTwo 18-hole championship golf coursesand a 9-hole par-3 designed by ReesJones and Bob Cupp1000 Woodside Plantation Drive, Aiken SC(803) 649-3383www.woodside-plantation.com

Palmetto Golf ClubThe oldest operating 18-hole course in itsoriginal location in the Southeast.Open to play for non-members duringMasters Week only275 Berrie Road, Aiken SC(803) 649-2951www.palmettogolfclub.net

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Aiken is...

a Piece of History along the Rail!

The Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum is located inthe Aiken Railroad Depot. The Visitors Center staff,located downstairs, can assist you with information anddirections to the many unique sites of Aiken. Alsoavailable for pick up are brochures, maps, eventinformation and more. We encourage you to make thisyour first stop upon arriving in Aiken.

The Train Museum, located on the second floor of theVisitors Center, has nine dioramas that depict the townsalong the original South Carolina Canal and RailroadCompany right of way. The railroad became the firstdesigned steam powered commercial railroad in theUnited States and the longest railroad in the world. Thedioramas are complimented by interactive displays!

The Train Museum also features a gift shop where uniquesouvenirs and gifts can be purchased.

HOURS OF OPERATION:Wednesday Friday, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

2012 MASTERS WEEK HOURS:Monday Saturday 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.(Closing at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday)

406 Park Ave., SE, (803) 293-7846, 1-888-AIKENSCwww.AikenIs.com

Aiken is...Grace, Charm & Elegance!

Experience Aiken during a 2 hour guided tour, including awalk (weather permitting) through Hopelands Gardensand the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Youllalso see and hear about the historic homes and churchesof Aiken, our equestrian heritage and sites, the Live OakCanopy along South Boundary and more!

Tours are scheduled every Saturday and depart from the

Aiken Visitors Center. Reservations are recommended asspace is limited. Fees do apply.

SPECIAL 2012 MASTERS WEEKTOURS OFFERED:Tuesday, April 3rd at 1:00 p.m.Friday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m.Saturday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m.Call (803) 642-7631 or 1-888-AikenSCto make your reservation TODAY!

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Unique, Original, Handmade

one-of-a-kind jewelry & art

from Native America

Silver Jewelry from the SW

Regalia & T-Shirts

Feather Jewelry & Art Work

Beadwork

Rock Oil Candles

Native Earth Wax Candles

Herbal Teas, Hot Sauces, Salsas

Dreamcatchers & Medicine Wheel

Wall Art & Weaponry

Navajo, Zuni

Hopi Silver & Turquoise Jewelryfrom the Southwest

and much more...A true showcase for Native American Artists with over

15 years of travel and presenting a stunning array of

Native produced handcrafted art from all over the USA.

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41 Laurens Street, SW, Aiken, SC 29801

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FOR THE ARTSAIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINALOCATED IN DOWNTOWN

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Gallery Store

Cultural Events

Five Art Exhibition Galleries

Art Education Classes

Films

Rental Facilities

Volunteer Opportunities

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122 Laurens St. NW Downtown Aiken803-648-0055 803-215-7064

www.shoetopiaaiken.com

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Aiken is...a standing ovation!

Aikens arts and history community is alive andprospering! With over 30 organizations, the eventscalendar is full of activities for all to enjoy and may

be viewed by visiting www.aikenis.com.

Aiken Center for the Arts bustles in downtown Aikenon Laurens Street! Offering a showcase of localartists, the Center hosts numerous events, exhibitsand classes throughout the year. Stop in to theirshop for unique gift items. For more information,please visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org orcall (803) 641-9094.

The Newberry Street Festival Center allows visitors toexperience lobsters racing, Aikens annual BeachBlast and other celebrations with a street fair feel in

historic downtown. The URS Performing Arts Center,located in the heart of downtown, is a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre. Throughout the year ithosts a variety of events to include housing theAiken Community Playhouse. For more information,please call (803) 648-1438.

The Aiken County Historical Museum not onlyexhibits our varied history, but holds special eventsand art shows including photography, painting,quilting and sculpture. Located within a historicalestate home called Banksia, be sure to explore andcheck out their great gift shop. For more

information, call (803) 642-2015 orwww.aikencountyhistoricalmuseum.org.

Aiken is...a blooming good time!

No trip to Aiken is complete without taking the timeto stroll the paths of Hopelands Gardens.Bequeathed to the City of Aiken by Mrs. C. OliverIselin, this 14 acre estate was reopened as a public

garden in 1970. The 10 acre estate home of thelate Dorothy Knox Goodyear Rogers, known as RyePatch, is adjacent (also operated by the City ofAiken) and is home to a beautiful rose garden andconnecting pathways. Located at Whiskey Roadand Dupree Place, the gardens are free to thepublic from 10 a.m. until sunset.

For additional information on both properties,please call (803) 642-7631.

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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm Sat. 10am - 2pm ClosedSunday

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Aiken is...a good place to be!

Historic Downtown Aiken is not only a good place to be, itis a great place to shop, dine and relax! With a mixture ofunique boutique shops and locally owned restaurants

youll find that there is something wonderful for anyonewanting to escape to Aiken. And, better yet, the hotelsand inns that surround the downtown offer visitors a quietstay after a busy day! Aiken prides itself on the warm,friendly people who work diligently to preserve the beautyof Aikens past while actively looking towards the future.We welcome you to Downtown Aiken!

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celebration of our golfing and equine industry from 5:30 9:00 p.m. A parade of decorated golf carts and horseswill kick off the celebration at 6 p.m. on Laurens Street.And, the Alley will be lined with local artists while live musicfills the air from Newberry Street. (See ad on inside frontcover.)

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oxVisit this historic Inn and enjoy live music throughout theweek. Tuesday (April 3rd) will feature Hal Shreck in thePiano Bar from 6 8 p.m. Thursday (April 5th) the Inn willhost 4 Cats in the Doghouse Jazz from 7 9 p.m. And,Fridays (April 6th) live entertainment will be The Mike FrostBand from 6 9 p.m. For additional details, call (803) 648-

1898. The Willcox is located at 100 Colleton Avenue.

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Event listing provided by Aiken Downtown DevelopmentAssociation. For a complete listing, please call(803) 649-2221 or visit www.downtownaiken.com.

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Aiken is...

a good sport.

Aiken is home to a thriving equine sportsindustry. The Thoroughbred Racing Hall of

Fame & Museum is just the place to visit ifyoure interested in learning more aboutthe sport. Located within HopelandsGardens, the museum pays tribute tohorses trained in Aiken who have gone onto become National Champions byinducting them into the Hall of Fame.Visitors may also view trophies andphotographs from the careers of some of

Americas best known equestrian riders,polo players and steeplechase riders. Themuseum is opened Tuesday Sundayfrom 2 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. (September May). It is alsoopened Saturday from 10 a.m. 5 p.m.and Sunday from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. (June August).

There are many equestrian events andopportunities offered throughout the year.Visit www.AikenIs.com for regular updates.

Aiken is also known for state-of-the-artrecreational complexes throughout theCity. Aiken offers quality playgrounds,parkways, playing fields, gyms, walkingtracks and beautiful open space for localsand visitors. In addition, Aiken is proud of

Citizens Park, a multi-field baseball andsoftball complex, where tournaments areplayed throughout the year.

For a complete list please visitwww.cityofaikensc.gov or call(803) 642-7631.

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588 Silver Bluff Road

Aiken 649-0370

OVER 50 VENDORS

112 Laurens Street

Aiken

803.648.6700

Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pmSunday 1:30pm - 6:00pm

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Wings

Mild, Hot, Creeper, Bar-B-Q, Sweetn Spicy, Oriental,

Lemon Pepper, Sweet Mustard, Garlic Parmesan, Spicy

Ranch, Hot Ranch, McConkeys, Traditional, Wang-

Wang, Teriyaki-Chipotle, Naked

(Ranch, Bleu Cheese, and Celery are extra)

7 piece.. 7.00 10 piece. 8.61

20 piece 16.54 30 piece 24.48

50 piece 40.50 75 piece 60.36

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Ranch and Celery..99

Blue Cheese and Celery99

Ranch or Blue Cheese...50

Wing Sauce..59

Celery...50

732 East Pine Log Road,Aiken, 803-644-7777

www.wingplace.net

Salads

Original House Salad...unless speci-

fied, this salad is served with romaine let-tuce, spring mix, cherry tomatoes, red on-

ions, bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans,

and spicy ranch dressing.

Side 3.59 Dinner 5.99

Peggys Poppy Seed Salad..Romaine

lettuce, crisp cucumbers, croutons, and

goat cheese and homemade poppy seed

dressing.

Side 3.59 Dinner 6.29

Add to either dinner salad: GrilledChicken...2.79, Fried Shrimp...4.19, Grilled

Steak4.29, Fried Chicken.2.59

(Balsamic Vinagrette, Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island,

and Honey Mustard available upon request)

Cucumber Salad...3.19

Chicken Salad Plate.7.89

Sandwiches &Wraps

(Make it a basket by adding fries, 1.49,

onion rings, 1.99, or a side salad, 1.99)

Wanger of a Steak..8.29

Fried Chicken Winger Sandwich...5.09

The Rick Sandwich.5.49

Buffalo Winger Wrap.5.89

Fried Crawfish Wrap..7.49

Black and Blue Wrap.8.89

Chicken Poppy Seed Wrap.6.39

Grilled Chicken Sandwich..5.29

BBQ Pork Sandwich..4.99

(Specify flavor of sauce)

Shrimp Po-Boy..7.99

Chicken Salad Wrap..6.79

Entrees, Ribs, and

Shrimp

Ribs, fries...1/2 rack..10.99 Full 16.99

Dicks fingers8.99

12 Wings/fries..10.69

5 Wings, 3 Fingers, Fries..9.19

15 Shrimp and Fries.9.99

Grilled Plate (chicken or shrimp).6.49

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Lunch Specials

(Served Mon-Sat from 11-am 3 pm)

#1 6 wings/fries 6.19

#2 6 wings/side salad 6.99

#3 6 wings/2 fingers 6.19

#4 2 fingers/fries 4.19

#5 8 shrimp and fries 6.19

2 corn dogs/fries 6.49

Add a finger for just a $1.10 (limit 2)

Ranch, Bleu Cheese, and Celery are extra

Wednesday

6 pm Wingo

7pm Bogie rocksthe house!

Thursday

7pm LadiesNight! $1 off

Mixed Drinks

Friday

$2 Bud Lightdraft all day!

Saturday

30 Wings

Just $21.99

Big ScreenTVs!

Starters

Fried Pickles...sm3.29...lg 4.49

Home Fries...sm 1.89...lg 2.99

Onion Rings..sm 3.39..lg 4.89

Picklepenos..4.99

Fried Mushrooms4.99

Fried Banana Peppers..sm 3.29.lg 4.49

Fried Jalapenos.sm 3.29.lg 4.49

Corn Fritters.. .4.99

Heaton Fritters...5.09

Fried Mozzarella Sticks.sm 4.99.lg 6.99

Wang Wang Shrimp (12) .. 7.89

Wing Chips. 5.29

Crawfish.. 6.99

Artichoke Hearts 5.89

Steak Bites.. 8.99

Daily DrinkSpecials!

Desserts

Fried Oatmeal Cream Pie.. 3.99

Homemade Cheesecake.. 4.50

Chicken Fingers

(Served tossed in your favorite sauce OR with a

side of dipping sauce.)

2 Fingers..2.695 Fingers. 6.49

10 Fingers..12.19

15 Fingers. 16.39

Voted Best of theBest 2007, 2008,

2010, 2011

Monday

7pm Triviawith Russ

Tuesday

6pm Karaokewith Coty

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