South Carolina's Thoroughbred Country
We're Way More than Horses
Information, Points of Interest, Accommodations and More!
Come visit Undiscovered South Carolina. Feel the thundering hooves of horses; smell the homemade bread baking; sample the fresh peaches or strawberries; view Revolutionary War and living history; enjoy the songs of birds in our natural areas. We invite you to join us in Thoroughbred Country!
Thoroughbred Country, consisting of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell Counties, is one of eleven state-appointed tourism regions in South Carolina. The program, sponsored by the Lower Savannah Council of Governments, began in 1980 to help attract visitors to this area of the state. The program is funded by the State of South Carolina through the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
What's New
- Thoroughbred Country News - October 2024
- Thoroughbred Country Annual Report 2023-2024
- Thoroughbred Country's Annual Events
- Hometown History: The Silver Bluffs
- George Wingard receives the 2024 South Carolina Humanities Akers Prize
- Racing Hall of Fame and Museum recognized by Official Best of America
- Aiken Recognized As A South Carolina Cultural District
- Barnwell State Park's Ashley Audette named Regional Ranger of the Year
- Discover What's New in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- 2024 Ag + Art Tour
- The Palmetto Porch Podcast: Ep. 5 Creativity Abounds in Barnwell
- Aiken Center for the Arts named a 2023 'Angel'
- Williston disc golf course expands to 18 holes
- Horse events at Bruce's Field pump millions of dollars into the local economy
- Aiken Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Aiken County Historical Museum's Premiere Virtual Exhibition
- Reintroduction of red-cockaded woodpeckers
- Savannah River Site Museum's Virtual Exhibit: 'In My Heart Forever'
- The Allendale Rural Arts Team: 'Thank You' Mural
Featured Articles
- History, Antiques and the Epicenter of Equestrian Autumn
- Wellness & Nature - Retreat & Reconnect in Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina
- Thoroughbred Country, SC: So Much More Than Horses!
- 5 South Carolina Destinations to Visit This Season
- Artists and Makers, Festivals and Discoveries: Slow Travel in Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina
- Master Your Golf Game in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- 25 Amazing Small Towns In America You Need To Visit This Year (2024)
- One City, Two Itineraries: Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina
- Aiken Offers 'Thoroughbred' Golf
- Family Friendly Experiences for All Ages in Thoroughbred Country SC
- Art Flourishes Among the Thoroughbreds
- Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina, Offers Unique Year-Round Experiences
- Mud Slingers - When the mud flies, the crowd roars at Twitty's Mud Bog.
- This South Carolina Town Has Every Christmas Tradition a Southerner Could Want
- Thoroughbred Country South Carolina for History Buffs
- Outdoor Recreation For Every Season
- 5 Hidden Gems in Thoroughbred Country
