Almost Perfect, Magical Place.
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1/4/2020
Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a 30 something professional, I was able to buy a house (cost of living was/is really low compared to other places), and I found things to do in Aiken, and nearby Augusta.
I would encourage young or single people to move to nearby Augusta or Columbia and Aiken is mainly families and retired folk. I did feel a bit out of place for the first year I was there. It did finally feel like home, but after leaving I see it probably wasn't the best fit for a single person.
The weather is beautiful from Sept-May, then it does get oppressively hot and humid for the summer. I remember thinking the air felt like velvet in October. Aiken always smells good...lol...it is lush with green and flowers. The people are friendly. I liked the mix of Southerners and Northerners. This gave Aiken charm and diversity.
I found there were lots of great restaurants....local and franchise. Not sure why some complain about that.
I may retire there. I like the proximity to the ocean and Atlanta and North Carolina. I am torn, however, as my new city, Boise, ID is more like me...
My advice to anyone, living anywhere...grow where you are planted.
Julie | Boise, ID