Aiken is a pleasant moderately sized town, but this museum is bigger than anything one could…read morereasonably expect here. The building is really a complex, a repurposed residential estate, with multiple levels. I arrived with an hour and a half before closing and used most of that time just skimming all the rooms, even though some areas were closed for installation. And it was free! The result is a lot of very specific content, from entries on food to war history to the nuclear facility nearby. Aiken County is surprisingly large and includes not only the town of Aiken but a broad swath of land that stretches to the river across from Augusta, and exhibitions here do focus on North Augusta and other towns in the area. Even one of the bathrooms had some information on military latrines as a sort of exhibit. The museum covers a lot of big historical events from a local perspective, so you'll get a window into the Civil War and a sense of the Colonial era and Native American history. I did not receive a tour as there was only one person working there, but it would likely be an interesting tour.

Spent the weekend wandering around Aiken, SC looking at history. The Historical Museum was closed,…read morebut I did take some pics for my memoires. Hopefully I will go back for the Banksia tour soon. The mansion grounds are well maintained from the outside. Free parking is available. Will update once I actually do the tour.

We visited Steeds Dairy for the first time in several years. They continue to add attractions to…read moretheir fall festivities, of which the corn maze is our favorite. Plenty of things for the kids to do for a couple hours and a couple snack stands, as well. Lots of parking! Hay rides, animals, playground-type equipment, games, bounce pads, and more. Great to visit in the fall.

Sad to see them becoming less family friendly by adding activities that cost extra for kids to beg…read moreto do. Loved it when we paid $60 to get in as a family and didn't have children begging to do other things that cost extra. The concessions are overpriced too, $5 for a crappy hotdog is just sad. Imagine that- a family of 4 spending $60 to get in, then to have to spend $40 for lunch ($20 for hot dogs, $12 for drinks, and $8-12 for chips) and now added activities that cost $3-5 in less than 5 minutes. Not sure if we'll go back next year.

We rented Julian Smith Casino for Our Bunch Social Club Masters Blast here tonight. No LOL, for…read morethose who are not familiar it's not a gambling casino. It's a great spot to have a party event. Rented out through Richmond County Parks and recreation. The staff is always professional and ready to lend a hand. Darryl the building Superintendent is a swell person. He ensures everything run smoothly to make the event a success. Full kitchen to prepare what ever you want. No certified chef required at this spot. Nice clean restrooms. And well stocked throughout the event. Next time you plan an event, call Richmond County Parks and Recreation.

Beautiful tucked away gem (in my opinion... I'm new to GA)! Enjoyed such a fabulous Christmas with…read moreJamal Moore! This was his first event in Augusta. He's a native from the area and now pursuing his musical career in California! Amazing talented artist!! The event was more than we expected. This place is very nice and spacious. They rent it for different events from what I read. Fabulous place with ample parking! Totally hope to attend more events in this place.

The Columbia County Fair,…read more Fun for the whole family!. The fall weather is agreeable so, come out and enjoy!

Had such a fun time! Food was yummy, a little pricey in my opinion for fair food. The lemonade just…read moretasted like sugar water with a hint of lemon, but what more can you expect. I do love how clean it was, and can appreciate the time and effort that takes! We loved the zoo area & the horse rides.

The Savannah River Site is a nuclear facility which is closer to the river than Aiken, but as a…read moreDepartment of Energy site it's not somewhere you can just rock up to and look around. This small building in Aiken offers a window into its history. While it was really only a couple of rooms, a lot of information is stuffed in here. The history of how the site came to be used for generation of nuclear materials intersects with the Cold War, space travel, and environmental research. Because the site is federal, it had a very different approach to racial integration than the surrounding land, which is also striking. The museum is free and walkable from Aiken's notoriously charming downtown. It won't take up your whole day, but it's worth stopping in.

I really enjoy going to national lab museums and this was a very cool one to visit. Highly…read morerecommend to any museum lovers and DOE supporters to check it out and see the awesome paraphernalia this place has to offer!

Amazing views from this large and bright facility. Highly recommend for any event. Sound system was…read morefantastic.

This is truly a beautiful place to visit! My first experience was years ago when my photographer…read morerecommended it for family pictures. I immediately fell in love with the Spanish moss hanging from the trees and definitely wanted to capture that "southern" look. Also, there are places off the beaten path near little waterfalls and rushing water for more picture opportunities. Since then, I've returned with my family and friends for a relaxing stroll in nature. I enjoy the paths, especially for my young daughter. They have so much to offer: kayak rentals, bicycle rentals, a cooling off area for both humans and pets, bike repair station, a playground, etc. I appreciate that they have clean restrooms available as well as trash cans, and doggy doo receptacles. There's a lot to explore and a lot of history, I highly recommend it!

What can I say, Wow! What a wonderful well curated walking tour. Had the opportunity to take the…read morefoodie tour this past Friday with a friend of mine and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with these ladies. The restaurants selected were well thought out and included several off the beaten trail locations that many people may have just rode right past. This tour introduced us to new yummy places and the history of Augusta. On our tour we stopped at about 5 places and got samples of foods and treats from each. At the end of our trip we also checked out some local stores and got to try some locally made bourbon and vodka. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area or even locals looking for something new to try. This tour is fun and informative without being too stuffy or boring. Everyone in our group had an amazing time and enjoyed the ladies of The Foodie Trot! Check it out, you won't be disappointed!

Very nice tour guide. Great food and good vibes. I am from Augusta but not downtown that often…read more Great to be introduced to some new dinning options. Would definitely do it again!

Very nice venue for a medium sized event. If you're looking to plan a local event, consider this…read morevenue. The staff were AMAZING!

Hats off to Ashlee, Kaylee, and Debbie! They did a phenomenal job in assisting Words of Life…read moreMinistries' Women of Purpose to have a successful Prayer Breakfast! They were very professional and made us feel welcome! The food (and it's presentation) was awesome! It was so nice of staff to assist with the setting up of our decoration!!! Thank You! Thank You!