Aiken

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Oak canopied South Boundary Street in Aiken, South Carolina.; Shutterstock ID 146874212; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader: Melanie Marin
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This is Thoroughbred country. Aiken first earned its fame in the 1890s, when wealthy Northerners wintering here built stately mansions and entertained one another with horse shows, hunts, and lavish parties. Many up-to-60-room houses stand as a testament to this era of opulence. The town is still a center for all kinds of outdoor activity, including the equestrian events of the Triple Crown, as well as tennis and golf.

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