Econo Lodge Aiken Central

The Econo Lodge^® Aiken Central hotel in Aiken puts you in the heart of horse country. Our hotel is conveniently located near Highways 1 and 78, near the University of South Carolina Aiken. If you’re a horse lover, you’re in luck—Aiken is known worldwide as a destination for horseracing, steeple chasing, polo and all things equestrian. Its mild weather makes it a perfect training place. The Fall Steeplechase and the Triple Crown in the spring are popular events. Take a ride or walk through Hitchcock Woods, the largest privately owned urban forest in the country (more than twice the size of Central Park). Learn more about the city’s rich equestrian heritage at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum.