Hopeland Gardens and Rye Patch

Located in Aiken, Aiken County, SC.

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When you first step into Hopeland Garden, you immediately get the feeling that you are in a different world. Magnificent old trees tower over the main entrance path, where you can see grassy fields, flower beds, magnolia trees, and an old horse stable. From there, many miles of paths lead you around the park thru a wide variety of environments. Along the way, you will find ponds, fountains, wetlands, old houses, museums, amphitheaters, and a rope swing. There is even a touch-and-feel walkway with braille signs.

Museums on the property include the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, the Dollhouse, and the Carriage Museum.

The adjacent Rye Patch Estate is now a popular place for weddings, receptions, parties, and business retreats. For rental information, call 803-642-7630.


Features and facilities
  • Public restrooms: Yes
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Historic features
  • Gardens
  • Wetland
  • Walking paths
  • Amphitheater
  • Meeting facility
  • Water features: Fountains, Park ponds
Hours

10:00a - sunset

Admission

Free

How to get there

Located at the corner of Whiskey Road and Dupree Place in Aiken, SC.

Take I-20 to exit #18 and go south on SC #19 (Laurens Street) 9.1 kilometers (6 miles). Turn left onto Richland Avenue (still called SC #19) and go east 0.3 km. (two blocks). Turn right onto Chesterfield Street and go south on SC #19 for 1.4 km. Turn right onto Dupree Place, and the parking lot will be on the left.

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Latitude 33° 32.891', Longitude -81° 43.331'

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