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 - November 2023
- Thoroughbred Country Annual Report 2022-2023
- Thoroughbred Country's Annual Events
- Discover What's New in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- Aiken Center for the Arts named a 2023 'Angel'
- Ag + Art Tour Comes To Aiken County For the Frist Year
- SRS Public Tours Are Back in 2023
- Peaches and Berries Brochure 2022
- Williston disc golf course expands to 18 holes
- Aiken Steeplechase Association celebrates new venue with champagne, ribbon cutting
- Langley Pond Park redevelopment nearing completion, adding inclusive playground
- Horse events at Bruce's Field pump millions of dollars into the local economy
- Polo Grounds Cafe offers lunch and breakfast in downtown Aiken
- Big Mo reopens, starts seventh decade in Aiken County
- The VeryVera Show, Season 9 Episode 22, "Aiken, SC"
- Aiken Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Aiken County Historical Museum's Premiere Virtual Exhibition
- Sandhills Region Ranger of the Year 2021
- Chef Ambassadors to Return for 2021
- Thoroughbred Country presents the 2020 HEY Award
- New SRS 'Virtual Tour' Now Available
- MacK's opening in downtown Aiken is the realization of a dream for new restaurant's owner
- Augusta GreenJackets Invited to become Atlanta Braves Affiliate
- Reintroduction of red-cockaded woodpeckers
- Savannah River Site Museum's Virtual Exhibit: 'In My Heart Forever'
- Auggie's Acres Introduced at SRP Park
- Cork and Cap opens for business in downtown Aiken
- Fuse preparing to open in Aiken in The Alley
- La Parisienne honors local equestrian tradition while bringing French cuisine to Aiken
- The Sandwich Shop brings tasty options to Williston
- South Carolina Restaurants Pledge to Palmetto Priority
- The Allendale Rural Arts Team: 'Thank You' Mural
- Racing Hall of Fame and Museum recognized by Official Best of America
- Drive-thru wildlife safari opening soon at Eudora Farms
- Finish Line Tower at Langley Pond
- New Lodging: 419Hayne
- The Coca-Cola Art of Jim Harrison







































Featured Articles

- 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
- Putt, Peruse, Race or Ramble into Thoroughbred Country, South Carolina
- Master Your Golf Game in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- Thoroughbred Country is a Hidden Gem in South Carolina
- Unique Places to Catch ZZZs in Thoroughbred Country SC
- Three Days in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina: Where the Fun Keeps Racing
- Discovering the Gardens of Aiken, South Carolina
- 12 Golf Courses Near Aiken, SC (Detailed Notes On The Aiken Golf Club)
- 10 Charmingly Southern Things To Do In Aiken, SC
- Aiken & Beyond - Inside South Carolina's Thoroughbred Country
- Spring Into Thoroughbred Country
- Last-Minute Romantic Getaway: Race Off to Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- Thoroughbred Country Adds Fresh New Attractions, Dining For 2021
- Thoroughbred Country South Carolina for History Buffs
- Shop Local in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina, This Holiday Season
- Discover Four Generations of History at Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site in South Carolina
- Rest and Relax at One of Thoroughbred Country's Many Charming Bed and Breakfasts
- Thoroughbred Country South Carolina: Great Escape
- Dine Like A Local in Thoroughbred Country
- Outdoor Recreation For Every Season
- 5 Hidden Gems in Thoroughbred Country
- Drive into Adventure in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- Malia's in Aiken, South Carolina: Locally-Sourced Deliciousness
- 10 Unique Experiences in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- Southern Charm: South Carolina's Thoroughbred Country Is for Horse Tales and Back Roads Trails
- Explore Remote Sections of the Scenic Edisto on a Bamberg County River Trip
- Get Out - 10 Ways to Embrace the Outdoors in Thoroughbred Country South Carolina
- Golf Getaway: Barnwell's Sweetwater Country Club































