Aiken, South Carolina

      Aiken is the largest city in Aiken County and serves as the county seat.  About 31,000 people live there.  Southern Living magazine once called Aiken the "best small town of the south."  There are lots of charming shops, good restaurants, and public events.  I had the most delicious Indian food I ever ate at Taj restaurant.  I attended two open air concerts.

South Boundary Road is lined with oak trees.  This is the scene driving into town.

This crazy place intrigued me.  Is it a home or a business?  Is it a junk yard?  At night every room was brightly lit so that the whole interior was in view.  

This is a concert on "The Alley," a pedestrian only street of bars and restaurants.

     If you like sampling the wares of micro breweries, the Downtown Tap Room is the place for you.  You can sample different brews then fill your cup when you find your favorite.

So many choices ....

You get a bracelet which activates the tap.  The beer is metered, and you pay for total ounces drawn at the end of the night.

Press to wash out your cup between samples.