Aiken, South Carolina is a beautiful city nestled in the heart of the South. This charming town is known for its lovely downtown area, great restaurants, unique boutiques and specialty shops, and relaxing parks. The city also offers plenty of outdoor activities, including fishing, horseback riding, and biking. Aiken is an ideal destination for those who want to explore the nature and beauty of the south while still having access to all the amenities of a larger city.
In addition to its natural beauty and attractions, Aiken also has a reputation for being friendly and welcoming. Many visitors report feeling welcomed by the locals they meet while visiting Aiken. Furthermore, many people report that there are many different ways to spend time in this quaint town without ever getting bored or feeling out of place. Overall, reviews for Aiken are consistently positive with many visitors reporting an enjoyable experience from their stay here!
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Bi-racial couple - 10/17/2006
I am black and my husband is white. We have a small child and are wondering if we will feel welcome in
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Aiken's; a growing city with extensive set of amen - 8/13/2006
Interesting city given it's excellent location; 3 hours from many interesting destinations; Atlanta, Charleston, Ashville, Charlotte, home of U.S. Polo, thoroughbred training, steeple chase, fox hunting, golf and growinng set of
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Aiken, SC is a great place to live! - 5/3/2006
We moved to Aiken a year ago and have found it to be a great place to live. People here are very friendly and there are many things to do for a small city. They quality of life is good for retirees and younger families. The schools and USC Aiken are excellent.
We have not regreted for one minute leaving the Tampa Bay area after 34 years in Florida. Consider Aiken,
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Aiken- overall good place to live - 2/22/2006
I was born in Aiken and lived there only until I was 10. I enjoyed Aiken very much as a child. Playing in the woods and making stuff out of clay directly from the earth were two of my favorite activities. My parents retired there a little over two years ago, and are once again enjoying residing there. Aiken has a historical southern charm to it. Aiken is known for its Thoroughbred racing and Polo and is home to the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. It was a vacation getaway for Franklin Roosevelt. It has always been a popular retirement location. It proudly boasts great scenery, golf courses and it's own wildlife/forest preserve- Hitchcock woods, with its great many acres of thick trees. Hitchcock woods also contains a geological rarity referred to as a sand river. Hitchcock Woods is a great place to take kids (they can look for kaolinite deposits which are found in milkshakes, medicines and cosmetics) or just take a romantic hike with your loved one. Another romantic spot is the
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