Aiken
Founded in 1835 and named after a South Carolina Railroad president, Aiken is a South Carolina town that rose to prominence in the late 19th century as a wintering destination for wealthy Northeasterners — among them the Vanderbilts, Madeleine Astor, and W. Averell Harriman. The Winter Colony legacy shaped much of the town's character, and a compact centre today holds a concentration of cafés, restaurants, and historic churches. The University of South Carolina Aiken is also based here.
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- Population30,604
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
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Aiken: quick answers
Where is Aiken?
Aiken is in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States, about 26 km16 miles in a straight line from Augusta.
How do you get to Aiken?
The nearest airport is Aiken (AIK), about 20 min away by road. The nearest train station is Denmark, about 53 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Aiken?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is June, with about 111 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Aiken?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 13 restaurants, 3 cafés and 24 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Aiken?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Augusta.