{"id":3860,"date":"2020-06-13T22:09:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T22:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/?p=3860"},"modified":"2021-04-27T07:33:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T07:33:03","slug":"spend-your-winter-in-aiken-south-carolina-is-aiken-a-good-snowbird-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/spend-your-winter-in-aiken-south-carolina-is-aiken-a-good-snowbird-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Spend your fall, winter, or spring in Aiken, South Carolina: Is Aiken a good snowbird location?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Aiken is located in South Carolina and it is the county's seat.  The history and culture of this city revolve around horses. It gained its fame as the wealthy American's winter getaway and the best equestrian destination for the nation long ago. The Aiken Winter Colony<\/em><\/strong> was established between 1882 and 1948 and consists of over thirty grand properties with private stables. Aiken is one of the nation's greatest training grounds for thoroughbreds. It is home to the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame<\/em><\/strong><\/a> which was established in 1977. The city also boasts of being America's fifth oldest golf course<\/a>, and it is also home to the first course that offered women's golf. Downtown Aiken, there are historic buildings, a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The natural landscape and weather make it a perfect destination for people of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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