Aiken Area
Click here to watch a video about the Aiken County, South Carolina area.The Perfect Home for any Lifestyle
Aiken's mild four season climate offers a cost of living below the national average and a style of living that has been rated by several publications as one of the top places in the United States to retire. The intrigue of Aiken in the late 1800's brought the "Winter Colony"from the north with their horses to take advantage of the warm temperatures and low humidity. The equestrian community with thoroughbreds and polo has evolved into a multi-million dollar business for the area.
Since golf was popular with the wealthy "Winter Colony" residents, it was only natural to establish the Palmetto Golf Club which is one of the oldest courses in the United States. Today, Aiken boosts several challenging golf courses.
Aiken has evolved into the perfect home for almost any lifestyle that offers: - An exceptional environment in a small, but globally cosmopolitan town.
- An active, modern lifestyle entrenched in Southern charm and history.
- A contemporary, progressive college and university with a small town appeal.
- A beautiful, thriving downtown complemented by a busy retail mall.
- Technically advanced health care services delivered with a friendly hometown feel.
- Modern vehicles sharing unpaved streets with riders on horseback.
These unique combinations make Aiken special and appealing to all age groups. One visit and you will discover why Aiken is a great place to live.
Community Information
Conveniently located on University Parkway, Grand Oaks of Aiken is easily reached via South Carolina Interstate 20. Grand Oaks is only 30 minutes from Augusta Regional Airport and 1 hour from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Grand Oaks is situated to provide easy access to downtown restaurants and shopping and the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
The University of South Carolina at Aiken, ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a top public comprehensive college every year from 1999 to 2005 and Aiken Regional Medical Center are just minutes away. Other near-by conveniences include a newly constructed shopping center and market.