Aiken – This Is My South

The Gilded Age was a lavish time in American history when the nation’s wealthiest families built over-the-top mansions to showcase their status. But their power wasn’t limited to places like ...

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Charleston, South Carolina is constantly praised by travel publications for its charm and history, named one of America’s best destinations. But it isn’t South Carolina’s only one! Not even...

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When visiting North Augusta, South Carolina, your choices are limited in terms of non-chain accommodation. But thankfully the historic town has plenty of historic inns and bed and breakfasts. Ros...

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Created in 1991, the Living History Park in North Augusta, near Aiken, is a unique attraction that focuses on the area’s colonial history. Here you’ll find different structures created to gi...

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Aiken, South Carolina became a vacation spot for Europeans and Americans in the late 1800s. The Willcox Hotel was established in 1900 by Englishman Frederick Willcox and quickly became a “winte...

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