The grounds feature touch and scent trails where visitors are invited to discover the texture of various plant species, The Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, a wetlands, fountains and formal gardens. Hopeland's annual summer concert series begins Monday with the Aiken Community Band in concert on the performing arts stage. The series continues each Monday evening through August. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket, family and friends, and enjoy food, music and the beautiful atmosphere. Hopeland Gardens, at Whiskey Road and Dupree Place, is open daily.
Admission is free.
Hours are 9 a.m. to sundown. Right up your alley. Right off Laurens Street in the heart of downtown Aiken runs the famous little strip known as The Alley. With restaurants like Up Your Alley, The Bowery and Linda's Bistro, this street is a great place to stop for a terrific meal. The play's the thing.