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Aiken Recognize One Year Anniversary Designation as a Pet-Friendly City

The City of Aiken will mark its one-year anniversary as a Pet-Friendly City with a proclamation from the Aiken City Council on August 8, 2022. The Better Cities for Pets certification, which was first awarded to Aiken in August 2021, recognizes cities that have met or exceeded pet-friendliness standards.

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Fox News features Dave’s Grill & Grocery as “America’s best chicken wings: 6 local hotspots that rule the roost, say experts”

"America's best chicken wings: 6 local hotspots that rule the roost, say experts"

"Every day is National Chicken Wing Day to millions of American hot-wing enthusiasts"

By Kerry J. Byrne | Fox News

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“Celebrate Juneteenth From Sea To Shining Sea” Featured in Forbes Magazine

"Celebrate Juneteenth From Sea To Shining Sea"

By: Regina Cole

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Aiken featured in Southern Living as “The South’s Best Small Towns 2022”

Southern Living, The South's Best 2022

"The South's Best Small Towns 2022"

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“The South’s Prettiest Towns” featured in Southern Living

SOUTHERN LIVING, THE SOUTH'S BEST 2022

"Aiken, South Carolina: A Horse-Country Town Rich in Tradition"

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Aiken listed as #10 in Southern Living

"Plan Your Next Small Town Getaway"

By Southern Living Editors

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Summer in the Sporting South featured in The Local Palate

Summer in the Sporting South

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Bloomberg features Aiken “Small Golf Town in South Carolina Warms to Glow of Masters’ Halo”

A Small Golf Town in South Carolina Warms to Glow of Masters’ Halo

Aiken, about 30 minutes from the site of the famous tournament, has two new golf courses underway.

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Michael Croley

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Family Destination Guide features Aiken

15 Best Restaurants in Aiken, SC — Top-Rated Places to Eat!

Christina Rado

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Aiken featured in Southern Living as “The South’s Best Small Towns 2022”

"This equestrian town looks like something from a postcard. Home to the Aiken Horse Show, which has been running for over a century, it's a place where you can saddle up and go for a trail ride, get cozy in gracious inns and bed-and-breakfasts, and enjoy the general splendor of the landscape."

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Aiken Featured in American Roads and Global Highways: “Discover Aiken, SC”

Aiken Featured in American Roads and Global Highways by Renée S. Gordon: "Discover Aiken, SC"

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Small S.C. town is a hotbed of horse activity

By Elaine Warner | For The Transcript

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Very Vera Trip Giveaway 2022

Aiken, SC – Very Vera Trip Giveaway 2022

Enter to win an escape to Aiken, SC that includes:

The Winner of the Aiken, SC – Very Vera Trip Sweepstakes will receive: One (1) night stay at a local hotel (approx. $99 value), One (1) dinner for two (2) at JC’s Seafood (approx. $50 value), two (2) polo passes (approx. $100 value), Two (2) adult passes to three (3) Aiken museums ($0 value) and two (2) Trolley Tour tickets ($30 value). The actual/appraised prize value may differ at the time the prize is awarded. The prize(s) shall be determined solely by the Sponsor.

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The Local Palate Features “Horses and History in Aiken, South Carolina”

The Local Palate Features "Horses and History in Aiken, South Carolina"

Written by Elaine Warner | Photos courtesy of Visit Aiken, SC

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“Garden & Gun” features readers’ favorite Barbeque Joints in Aiken

"G&G Readers’ Favorite Barbecue Joints"

"Locals know the best small-town spots for ’cue across the South"

By COMPILED BY LINDSEY LILES

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Aiken Featured in Travel Awaits - 12 Charming Small Towns To Visit In South Carolina

Aiken Featured in Travel Awaits - "12 Charming Small Towns To Visit In South Carolina"

By: Melody Pittman

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Aiken featured in “Garden Destinations - the online source for garden travel”

Aiken featured in "Garden Destinations - the online source for garden travel" - Beverly Hurley

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“15 Best Things to Do in Aiken, SC” featured in “Vacation Idea Dream Vacation Magazine”

"15 Best Things to Do in Aiken, SC" featured in "Vacation Idea Dream Vacation Magazine" - By VI Staff

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Aiken featured in “South Park - The Art & Soul of Charlotte”

Aiken featured in "South Park - The Art & Soul of Charlotte"

"Southern splendor"

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Aiken Golf Club featured in “Global Golf Post”

"True Sons of the Game"

By James Dodson

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365 Atlanta Traveler “10 Charmingly Southern Things To Do In Aiken SC”

Aiken Featured in "365 Atlanta Traveler"

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“Endless charm and all things equestrian in Aiken”

Endless charm and all things equestrian in Aiken

By Dennis Lennox, CP Contributor

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Aiken Featured in “The Travel 100”

Aiken Featured in "The Travel 100"

"Stay, Play, Eat" by Jan Schroder

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Aiken Featured on Very Vera Episode

Vera travels to one of her favorite places, Aiken, South Carolina. She joins some artisans and farmers at Aiken County Farmers Market, cooks with Chef Jason Tufts at Malia's Restaurant, meets up with Aiken Polo Manager Tiger Kneece at historic Whitney Field and enjoys an afternoon cocktail at Willcox Inn.

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Aiken Featured in NW Georgia Living

"Aching for Aiken"

By Jill Becker

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Aiken Featured in Touropia as 12 Most Charming Towns in SC

12 Most Charming Small Towns in South Carolina

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66 Nationally Significant and Fascinating Means of Transportation

Aiken Featured in TRIPinfo

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Aiken featured in an article by “LoveEXPLORING” featured on MSN

Aiken featured in an article by "LoveEXPLORING" featured on MSN

"Every state's most stunning college town" by Miriam Carey

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James Smiley Exhibit

Aiken, S.C. - In celebration of Black History Month, an exhibit about Aiken native, James Smiley is now on display through February 28, 2021.

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Aiken Featured in USA Today “72 Hours in South Carolina for foodies”

Aiken Featured in USA Today "72 Hours in South Carolina for foodies"

By Martin Kaufmann

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Hopelands featured in “Rediscover America”

"Outdoor holiday celebrations around the United States" - By Kaeli Conforti and Lola Méndez

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Aiken Featured in “South Carolina Just Right”

"Go For It: All About The Horse, Of Course" - By: Devyn Whitmire

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Aiken mentioned in “Trips To Discover”

"The Most Festive Christmas Town in Every State" - K.C. Dermody

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Hopelands Gardens Featured in “Eat Move Make”

Hopelands Gardens Featured in "Eat Move Make"

The Magical Spaces of Hopelands Gardens in Aiken SC

September 30, 2020 By Liz

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Red Shed Diner and Produce featured in Road Food

Red Shed Diner and Produce featured in Road Food - your guide to authentic regional eats.

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South Boundary named in Travel Trivia “9 of the Most Charming Streets in America”

America's multifaceted cultural districts are home to a plethora of national treasures, including nine of the most charming streets in the country. Take a leisurely stroll on one of these picturesque paths to get a glimpse at some of the United States’ most iconic locations. Written by Travel Trivia Editorial

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Palmetto Golf Club listed in “South Carolina’s Top 50 CLASSIC Golf Courses for 2020”

Some of the best golf in SC can be found in Aiken. The Aiken Golf Club -Est. 1912

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Aiken Featured in “Just Short of Crazy”

"The Most Unique Places to Stay in Thoroughbred Country, SC" by Deb Thompson

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419Hayne

Relax on Hayne while you discover Aiken!

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Racing Hall of Fame and Museum recognized by “Official Best of America”

The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum located in Hopelands Gardens was recently named the "Carolina's Best Equestrian Attraction for 2020" by "Official Best of America".

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Aiken Featured in “Group Tour Media Magazine”

Boasting one of the nation’s largest urban forests, Aiken is a laid-back city set against a beautiful Southern landscape.

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Aiken Featured in “Our State”

"Take a Bite Out of Aiken" by Jodi Helmer

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Aiken Listed in Southern Living “The South’s Best Small Towns 2020”

The South's Best Small Towns 2020

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Aiken Featured in Columbia Metropolitan

Aiken’s Noble Trees

“Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.” — Joyce Kilmer

By James Everett Kibler, Jr.

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Tripveel Magazine features “5 Reasons to Visit Aiken, South Carolina”

Tripveel Magazine features "5 Reasons to Visit Aiken, South Carolina"

Photo Credit: Image courtesy of Peter Frank Edwards

By Tripveel Editorial Staff | March 2020

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Chad Jajczyk of Whiskey Alley Featured in “Tripveel”

(Photo Credit: Tripveel) Chad Jajczyk of Whiskey Alley Featured in "Tripveel"

BY TRIPVEEL EDITORIAL STAFF | February 2020

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Malia’s Honored - “South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2020 announced”

(Photo Credit: South Carolina Department of Agriculture)

Featured in Morning AgClips, Farming News Harvested Daily

"South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2020 announced. Four chefs selected to represent South Carolina in 6th year of culinary program."

"Malia’s | Aiken, SC"

"Chef Jason Tufts has served as the Executive Chef at Malia's in downtown Aiken since 2017. Prior to that, he served as Executive Chef at the Doctors Hospital of Augusta, the Green Boundary and Woodside Plantation Country Club. He graduated from Johnson and Wales University in Charleston, SC in 1999. Jason is a big proponent of using local products and was nominated by the founder of the Chef Ambassador program, Brandon Velie, of Juniper restaurant in Ridge Spring, SC."

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Aiken featured in “South Carolina Just Right” - “10 Romantic Things to Do at SC State Parks”

Aiken featured in "South Carolina Just Right" - "10 Romantic Things to Do at SC State Parks"

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Aiken featured in “South Carolina Just Right” - “Discover South Carolina’s Romantic Hideaways”

"Discover South Carolina’s Romantic Hideaways"

Written by: Nicole Newsome

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The Silver Bluff Center And Sanctuary Wildlife Park Featured “In Our State”

The Silver Bluff Center And Sanctuary Wildlife Park In South Carolina Is Great For A Family Day Trip

Written by: Robin Jarvis

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“A Christmas Wonderland in Aiken” Featured in Our State Magazine

"A Christmas Wonderland in Aiken - Our favorite ways to spend the holidays in this charming South Carolina town"

Written by Robin Sutton Anders

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Saddle Up: How One Small Town Spreads Christmas Cheer in a Big Way”

(Carolers on horseback spreading Christmas cheer at the Hoofbeats Christmas Parade in Aiken, SC. Photo Courtesy of Barry Bornstein.)

"Imagine a town where hundreds of carolers dress as Santa’s elves, mount their horses, and bring the magic of Christmas to each and every doorstep on Main Street."

Written by: Kathryn Siders

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South’s Best Shops in Featured November’s Southern Living

South's Best Shops in Featured November's Southern Living

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“The Neverland Effect” Features Aiken

Small Town Vibes: Aiken, SC

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Aiken Featured in “The Alley Cat - Insights on Travel and Culture”

"The A List - Augusta, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina"

Story by Mary and Charles Love

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The Camellia Trail Journal Features “The Camellia Trail Gardens, Hopelands Gardens” by Charlotte Wiedenman

"The Camellia Trail Gardens, Hopelands Gardens"

by Charlotte Wiedenman

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Willcox in Aiken mentioned in “Top Dog-Friendly Resorts and Luxury Pet-Friendly Hotels in the South”

Top Dog-Friendly Resorts and Luxury Pet-Friendly Hotels in the South

by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

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“South’s Best Hotels 2019”

South’s Best Hotels 2019

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A Steller Kitchen featured in Road Food

Steller Kitchen featured in Road Food

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Aiken’s Citywide Arboretum Trail Featured in TreesSC

Passport to Trees: City of Aiken

Written September 26, 2018

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Aiken featured in “Upstate Lake Living”

Aiken featured in "Upstate Lake Living"

Story by Bill Bauer

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Aiken Featured in “Our State Magazine” for Summer Stay

"A Summer Stay in Aiken, South Carolina"

"Head across the border into South Carolina and spend some time horsing around this picturesque equestrian town."

written by Jodi Helmer

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CNN Writer Praises Aiken As Ideal Vacation Place for Caretakers

The City of Aiken has been recommended as top vacation spot for caregivers in an article published by CNN.com.

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Aiken Bluegrass Festival featured on Liveforlivemusic.com

"Aiken Bluegrass Festival Announces 2019 Lineup: Del McCoury Band, Billy Strings, More"

Written by Sam Berenson | Tuesday, February 5th, 2019

Photo by: Mark Raker

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Aiken Among “Southern Living’s” Top Five South’s Best Small Towns

Aiken, SC – The results from Southern Living Magazine's "South's Best" are in and Aiken was voted the fourth Best Small Town in the south out of 10 selected towns.

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The Aiken Golf Club Featured in The State as Aiken’s best kept secret!

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AIKEN FEATURED IN THOROUGHBRED DAILY NEWS WEEKEND

Aiken Featured in Thoroughbred Daily News Weekend

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“The Ambiance of Aiken” featured in edible Columbia

"The Ambiance of Aiken" featured in edible Columbia

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Southern City Film Festival Featured in Bella Magazine

Southern City Plans Third Film Festival in February

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Saddle Up: How One Small Town Spreads Christmas Cheer in a Big Way

Saddle Up: How One Small Town Spreads Christmas Cheer in a Big Way - Kathryn Siders, Freelance Writer

Photo Courtesy of Barry Bornstein

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Aiken Ice Cream featured in Roadfood

Aiken Ice Cream featured in Raodfood - Your Guide to Authentic Regional Eats

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Roads and Kingdoms features Aiken

"Get out of the sweaty city for horses, cocktails, and steak."

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AIKEN FEATURED IN GO MAGAZINE

"The Carolinas boast exciting events for equine sports fans. While the global spectacle of horsemanship is a limited time event in N.C., this year, Aiken, S.C. offers equestrian sports all year long."

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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 community rich in historic charm and tradition. This town is a picture postcard waiting to happen, from the iconic archway of live oaks along South Boundary Avenue and serene Hopelands Gardens to the strong Thoroughbreds you might see warming up in the early-morning light.

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Cast Your Vote for Aiken and The Willcox Today!

Southern Living Magazine has opened the voting for 2019's Best of the South list and the 2018 Best Small Town, the City of Aiken, is looking for your vote once again.

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Aiken Trolley Tours Featured in Tripinfo Magazine

Trolley Tours highlighted in Tripinfo magazine.

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Aiken Featured in Where to Retire

Aiken, SC, has been selected a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. Aiken is profiled in a feature titled “8 Tax-Friendly Cities” in the January/February 2018 issue, available nationwide on Dec. 12.

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Aiken Listed as 20 best places for snowbirds this winter

Aiken is one of the most northern destinations on this list, but that just means you won’t have to travel as far to defrost from those frigid winter temperatures.

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Saddle Up: Aiken, SC Travel Guide

Aiken marries the elegance of an equestrian oasis with all the eccentricities of a small Southern town, what’s not to love?

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Things to See and Do in Aiken, South Carolina

"Are you visiting Aiken for the first time? Below is a list of "Insider Tips" for things to see and do in this equestrian city in South Carolina."

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Aiken: Rails, trails and tales featured in Local Life

Fred Astaire tap danced all over town, up the post office steps to retrieve his mail and across parlor floors to the delight of his neighbors. Bing Crosby teed it up at the Palmetto Golf Club, as did Dwight Eisenhower after watching the Masters golf tournament in nearby Augusta, Ga. And how about all those sightings of Franklin D. Roosevelt, allegedly on secret getaways with Lucy Mercer?

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The Elite Equestrian Magazine features “Highlights of Fall Equestrian Events in Aiken”

The Elite Equestrian Magazine features "Highlights of Fall Equestrian Events in Aiken". Elite Equestrian magazine. Sept/Oct 2017 issue. Celebrating the equestrian lifestyle.

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Chasing Spirits: Ghost Hunting Opportunities Abound! Aiken Featured in AAA’s Go Magazine

October is a magically spooky time — especially leading up to Halloween. The crisp cool air, an earlier nightfall and a crackling fire make for a particularly perfect backdrop for swapping ghostly tales. A visit to the haunted locations where unfortunate events may have transpired is the ultimate way to experience a ghost story, and there are plenty to choose from.

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Aiken Featured in Equestrian Living Magazine as One of the Best Places to Winter

The 2017 EQ Gold List. Readers vote for the best of equestrian life.

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Aiken Featured on JETSETTER’s Top 10 Underrated East Coast Getaways

Forget the biggies like Boston, NYC, and Washington D.C. for a second. Pristine Atlantic coasts, small but fierce culinary scenes, and quaint boutique sleeps land these 10 underrated East Coast getaways on the top of this season's list.

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Aiken Restaurant Featured in Southern Living for Best Tacos

"Where to Find the Best Tacos in West Carolina"

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Aiken, South Carolina, Horse Country

Aiken has long been a vacation destination for the horsey set – back in the 1950s, weekly non-stop train service direct from New York served wintering horses, horse owners, and their staff. It remains a destination for horse people of all kind. If riding (or watching) the four-legged athletes conjures up an appetite, there is a great choice of eateries in town and nearby.

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Aiken’s Polo Matches & Equine History featured in MRV The Buzz

"Polo Matches & Equine History: Aiken"

"Known For Its Devotion To Horses And Its High Involvement In Almost Every Equine Activity Known In The Horse Industry"

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Aiken featured in the Elite Equestrian Magazine

The Elite Equestrian Magazine of the March/April 2017 issue celebrates the equestrian lifestyle.

"How to Explore Aiken like an Equestrian Enthusiast"

"Aiken is a community rich in history and horses. Each spring, visitors can experience all sorts of equine opportunities. The equine culture of Aiken has thrived for almost 200 years and the community continues to value these traditions."

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ESPN3 to Film in Aiken

ESPN3 to film in Aiken featuring a race at the Carolina Dragway.

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Aiken as the goal in South China Morning Post

See how China is using Aiken as a model for developing their polo scene, “America’s finest club is now in South Carolina...."

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Springtime in Horse Country featured in Southern Living

"Springtime in Horse Country. Rich in equestrian tradition, Aiken, SC is one of the South's most beautiful small towns."

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Aiken Featured in Southern Travels + Lifestyles

Southern Travels + Lifestyles - A magazine for people who love the spirit of the South.

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Dupont Planetarium named as one of 25 Best Things to Do

Dupont Planetarium named in "VacationIdea" Dream Vacation Magazine as one of 25 Best Things to Do in South Carolina. As part of the University of South Carolina Aiken, the Dupont Planetarium's mission is to inspire people to explore the splendor of the sky.

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