About Aiken

Fifty-six miles southeast of Columbia, South Carolina, Aiken is nestled along the border with Georgia and hosts a population of over 25,000. One of the 2 largest cities in the Central Savannah River Area, Aiken was founded in the early 1800s as a winter vacation spot for wealthy New Englanders. Conveniently placed along the I-20, residents of an Aiken house or apartment for rent can quickly commute into Columbia in about an hour by car, although a regional rail does service the town. Closer to home, August, Georgia, is just across the border and is the nearest large city, offering excellent shopping, a few jobs, and a spread of entertainment and cultural events.

Residents of an apartment or home rental in Aiken prize the community’s large horseracing community that hosts annual steeplechase races including the Imperial Cup and Holiday Cup. As a result, the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum is a popular landmark and attraction. Palmetto Golf Club, Houndslake Country Club, and the Aiken Golf Club are located in the middle of Aiken and provide superb golfing and exceptional accommodations for golfers of all skills. Hitchcock Woods and Citizens Park are the primary recreational facilities, the former being the largest and most expansive. An extensive program includes sport leagues, fitness classes, and other arts and crafts classes. The University of South Carolina at Aiken and Aiken Technical College are also located in Aiken.

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