The dreaded Corona Virus has everyone spending more time at home than ever before. The Thompson Team Carolinas has a few suggestions to keep the craziness at bay and to make the most of your time sheltered in (your) place. You can live your Best Life during challenging Continue Reading
Best Small Towns in the South
Once again, Southern Living Magazine has recognized Aiken, SC one of 2020's Best Small Towns in the South. Visitors and residents appreciate Aiken's picturesque downtown, with its one way streets and landscaped parkways. Quaint shops, excellent restaurants and the friendly Continue Reading
Best Places for Sunday Brunch in Aiken
Start making your plans for the weekend... "Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting," Guy Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the Continue Reading
Guide to Aiken’s Art Scene
Art can be found everywhere in Aiken, from galleries to museums to festivals and street corners. Aiken is a living art exhibit waiting to be explored. Here's a Guide to Aiken's Art Scene - with upcoming exhibitions, events and educational opportunities for artists, art Continue Reading
Fun Things to Do in Aiken
Fun Holiday Events in Aiken - 2019 Edition Aiken is the quintessential small town, bursting with charm and cheer, especially during the holidays. Here are some events, goings on, and ideas that have the Best Life stamp of approval. If you're looking for more fun Continue Reading
Aiken County Farmers Market
South Carolina's Oldest Farmers Market The Aiken County Farmers Market is piece of colorful fabric in the quilt of Aiken's historic southern culture. It is the oldest farmer's market in continuous operation in the same location in the state of South Carolina. Though its Continue Reading