Family Fun in Aiken Area

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Aiken Area has 9 family activities across 8 categories and 3 cities. Pick an activity to see top picks, or jump to a city.

Venue notes from Aiken Area tracks

Eudora Wildlife Safari Park

Houses over 300 exotic animals across drive-through and walk-through safari experiences, allowing visitors to hand-feed animals directly including camels, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and llamas
Offers significant savings on animal feed purchased in advance ($23 for 5 buckets online versus $5 per bucket at the gate), incentivizing pre-planning and potentially increasing visitor spending efficiency

No quarters needed - all games are set on free play, eliminating the need for coin operation entirely
Houses over 40 pinball machines from all eras, making it a significant collection for pinball enthusiasts across the region

Is an independent family entertainment center (not part of a franchise) located in Orangeburg, SC, offering a diverse mix of indoor activities including trampolines, laser tag, arcade games, soft play, escape rooms, and seasonal outdoor attractions like go-karts and mini golf.
The venue offers comprehensive party hosting services that include setup and cleanup, allowing parents to enjoy time with their children during birthday celebrations rather than managing logistics.

Operates seasonally from April 1st through October 1st and remains open on all holidays during the operating season, providing extended access for holiday gatherings
The sprayground offers free admission with group rental packages available for birthday parties and gatherings lasting up to 90 minutes, with fees set by the City of Aiken

The museum is housed in the former Dibble Memorial Library building, Aiken's first dedicated library building, named after prominent local banker Henry M. Dibble
The Savannah River Plant displaced 6,000 local residents from entire towns like Ellenton and Dunbarton when the federal government took over the land in 1950, and the museum features an interactive database to locate relocated family gravesites

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The museum building is a replica of the historic 1899 Aiken Railroad Depot, which was originally designed as an architectural 'showpiece' to accommodate the Aiken Winter Colony—an elite group of exceptionally wealthy Northern industrialist families including the Vanderbilts, Mellons, and Astors who arrived via private Pullman train coaches
The museum formally opened on September 18, 2010, after a decade of local fundraising and community planning to preserve the region's 19th- and 20th-century railroading heritage

The museum is housed in a 1902 carriage house and stable originally owned by prominent equestrian figures Charles Oliver Iselin and Hope Goddard Iselin
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame was established on January 23, 1977, and currently honors 40 champion Thoroughbreds that meet strict criteria including training at the Aiken Training Track and winning either a National Championship (pre-1971) or an Eclipse Award (1971-present)

Skate 698

Recently underwent new ownership with updated wood flooring, addressing previous concerns about floor quality that were noted by returning customers
The rink features comprehensive birthday party packages that include a personal attendant for decorating and cleanup, going beyond standard party offerings

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