Aiken is a Special Place If you've been here for any length of time, you realize that Aiken is a very special place. Unlike most towns, it's designed with the safety of horses and riders in mind. Here are things that make Aiken so different, as well as some suggestions for Continue Reading
Aiken Horse Country
My Introduction to Aiken The first time I visited Aiken Horse Country was in 1992. I was competing a couple of horses at the Sporting Days Horse Trials on my way up to New England after spending a winter in Florida. Growing up in the horse business, I had heard Continue Reading
9 Things to LOVE About Living in Aiken!
There's a lot to love here... At Best Life Aiken, we know there are lots of reasons to love living in Aiken, SC. Read on to see our top 9 choices: 1. It's Beautiful! From the flowering dogwoods, magnolias and azaleas in spring, to the majestic live oak canopy on South Continue Reading
Southern Splendor in Aiken, SC
Southern Splendor in Aiken, SC Charlotte, NC's South Park Magazine has featured Aiken, South Carolina in their June edition as a travel destination. The Willcox graces the cover in a series of fashionable photo-shoots at iconic locations around town; the Palmetto Golf Continue Reading
Equestrian Properties For Sale in Aiken, South Carolina
The Perfect Partnership --- Horses and Aiken, SC Aiken is known as a very horse friendly town...and for good reason. Since its early days as a Winter Colony retreat for wealthy Northerners, horses have played a big role in Aiken's history and continue to be Continue Reading
Aiken’s Climate
Aiken's Climate... What's it REALLY Like? Aiken's climate is mild and temperate, with four distinct seasons. In the late 1800's, wealthy Northerners discovered that Aiken's winters were perfect for sporting pursuits like foxhunting, polo, court tennis, golf and shooting. Continue Reading
Highest and Best Use…Suggestions Welcome!
Highest and Best Use: The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property that is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. The Overview The 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
Hitchcock Woods in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken's Crown Jewel The Hitchcock Woods In the center of the City of Aiken lies one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Encompassing nearly 2100 acres, The Hitchcock Woods may be the largest privately owned forest in the country. What does this mean to you? Continue Reading
Should I Plan a Summer Trip to Aiken?
Thinking about a summer trip to Aiken? Check out this great blog post from the City of Aiken's Tourism and Recreation website. For more great ideas on what to do and where to go when visiting beautiful Aiken, SC, wander over to their Continue Reading
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