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
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
The South’s Best Small Town 2018: Aiken, South Carolina
Southern Living Magazine names the South’s Best Small Town 2018: Aiken, South Carolina Just about 20 miles from Augusta, Georgia, Aiken is the genuine article: It’s not a gimmicky horse-themed tourist attraction but an authentic South Carolina equestrian Continue Reading
Celebrating Christmas in Aiken- 2017!
Aiken is... filled with festive fun holiday events for everyone in the family. Here's a list of a few of my favorites. Looking for more? Visit the City of Aiken's Tourism page for new ways to experience the magic of Christmas this year! Continue Reading
Pretty Perfect – Fall in Aiken
Enjoy Aiken in the fall. It's pretty perfect. It's an extraordinary time of year in a beautiful, welcoming town with friendly faces, gorgeous weather and lots of fun things to do. Here's a short list to get you started... The Aiken Fall Steeplechase - October Continue Reading
Aiken City Limits
Ready for a weekend of music? Like country? Gospel? Bluegrass? Alt? Rock? Well then head to Aiken for a weekend of all things music. Not only will you discover the charm of this beautiful city, but you'll enjoy the sounds of awesome music everywhere you go. Make a weekend of Continue Reading
Best Little Shops in Aiken, South Carolina
Best Little Shops in Aiken, SC Are you one of those organized people who does their holiday shopping early? Maybe someone special has a birthday coming up. Perhaps your anniversary is around the corner. Whatever the occasion, there's no better place to find something Continue Reading
Best Places to Workout in Aiken
The BEST Places in Aiken to Get FIT...Indoors and Out! Physical and mental fitness is extremely important to me. Up until my mid-thirties, I stayed fit by riding between 4-8 horses per day. Then everything changed. I became a real estate agent, adopted a more sedentary Continue Reading
5 Restaurants You Need to Try in Aiken
Restaurants You Need to Try in Aiken For a relatively small town, Aiken has some great food and restaurant options. These restaurants have been around for a long time, and are proven, consistent performers. Here's a list of my go-to restaurants in Aiken along with some of Continue Reading
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