Stay in Aiken

About 20 miles east of Downtown Augusta lies the city of Aiken, South Carolina. The second largest city in the Central Savannah River Area, Aiken has been home to the Aiken Steeplechase Association since 1930, hosting multiple races that are sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association.

Staying in Aiken is simple through Masters Housing Bureau. We offer a multitude of homes in the Aiken area, only a quick trip away from the Augusta National.

Outdoor Activities in Aiken

If you want to explore the outdoors when you are staying in Aiken, there are many opportunities for leisure and recreation.

  • Hopelands Gardens
    • Hopelands Gardens is a 14-acre estate that was opened in 1970 as a public garden. Radiating throughout the gardens is a network of paths shaded by 100-year-old live oaks. It is surely an experience to please people of all ages.
  • Boyd Allen Park
    • Whether you are looking to fish, hike, or just spend time outside, Boyd Pond Park is perfect for a fun time outdoors. Boyd Pond Park also offers a free, self-guided program that combines birdwatching and geocaching.
  • Aiken State Park
    • Aiken State Park is set against the South Edisto River, making it a popular destination for family gatherings. The 1,000-acre site is uniquely diverse, combining a blackwater river and swamp, bottomland forest and dry sandhill pine forest.

Shopping in Aiken

If you are looking to go shopping in Aiken, there is no shortage of local boutiques that the city has to offer.

  • Caroline’s Boutique
    • Offering women’s clothes in trendy, southern styles, Caroline’s Boutique is located in Downtown Aiken. In addition to women’s clothes, Caroline’s Boutique also sells trendy children’s clothes in its Pitter Patter Children’s Boutique section.
  • Unique Expressions
    • Unique Expressions is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind gift shop that carries pretty much everything you would want for a gift or for yourself.
  • A Fox’s Tale
    • Located in Downtown Aiken, A Fox’s Tale is of Words and Whimsy, seeking out everyday décor that is fun, creative, and unique. Each item in the shop is curated and hand selected.

Restaurants in Aiken

Aiken has no shortage of excellent local restaurants to discover after a long, fulfilling day at the Augusta National Golf Club.

  • Malia’s Restaurant
    • In business for more than 30 years, Malia’s Restaurant offers a fine dining experience in Downtown Aiken that uses the most ethically produced ingredients, sourcing locally whenever possible.
  • The Village Café
    • If you are looking for some delicious breakfast or lunch options in Aiken, The Village Café is the place to be. Offering specialty coffee and gelato in addition to hearty sandwiches and breakfast foods, The Village Café will have you satisfied before your trip to the Augusta National.
  • Apizza di Napoli
    • Enjoy authentic Italian food in the heart of Aiken with Apizza di Napoli, the first and only pizzeria in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to be honored with the prestigious and distinct Certification of True Neapolitan Pizza from the highly coveted AVPN in Naples, Italy.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about the Aiken area, be sure to contact us. We've dealt with every situation imaginable, and we can take care of your housing needs.