****Aiken has been named one of the best towns for baby boomers to retire by the website Best Boomer Towns, bestboomertowns.com.
Among the features listed in the article is Aiken's proximity to Charleston, Atlanta and Columbia, as well as being only 17 miles from the Augusta National, where the Masters golf tournament is held each year. The area was also recognized for its reasonably mild temperatures, equestrian background, historic downtown and variety of golf communities such as Houndslake and Woodside.****
According to its description, the website focuses on towns that deliver key standards that people born between 1946 and 1964 expect when considering where to relocate and retire. Key criteria for each town recognized includes: university presence, airport access, social opportunities, quality hospitals, mild climates, variety of housing costs and cultural activities.
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