the wandering chick
...Aiken
& the Savannah River Scenic Byway

Aiken is a charming little town in western South Carolina, south of Augusta and just a couple of hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Its specialty seems to be the vast variety and number of trees that adorn the streets. One particual beauty is the South Boundary Avenue lined with live oaks that create a perfect arch over the street.

I didn't spend a whole lot of time in the town of 32,000 residents, but I checked out the Carolina Bay Nature Preserve, a Vircity park across the street from the preserve and walked a couple of streets in the quaint downtown district.

I also took a drive along a southern portion of the Savannah River Scenic Byway. The byway runs 100 miles north and south along the Georgia-South Carolina border. Rich in history, beauty and state parks, it's an interesting, easy and nnjoyable drive.

On this page are pictures that reflect my short time in the area.

street cafe
pedestrian street
pedestrian street
The Alley is downtown Aiken's pedestrian street lined with boutiques and outside eateries.
street scene
fall trees
I was happy to be in this area when the trees were still showing off their fall colors.
tree-arched street
South Boundary Avenue, also known as The Avenue of Oaks, is a popular street in Aiken known for its beautiful live oak trees that form a canopy over the street. Live oaks are evergreen trees, keeping their green leaves through the winter months.
tree-lined street
chicken picture
A little bit of humor on the streets of downtown Aiken
house porch and foliage
fall foliage
fall foliage
fall foliage
fall foliage
Savannah River Scenic Byway
The Savannah River Scenic Byway offers several state parks with access to the Savannah River.
Savannah River Scenic Byway
town buildings
Plum Branch is a small town of less than 100 residents along the southern route of the Savannah River Scenic Byway.
Savannah River Scenic Byway
town buildings
town building
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