Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina, transformed into a winter retreat for New York's elite, including the Vanderbilts and Roosevelts, in the late 1800s. This charming city became renowned for its polo, riding, hunting, and golfing, establishing itself as an international polo capital. The area's rich history includes legends of restorative powers from Native Americans and notable records, such as being the site of the world's longest railroad in 1833 and home to the Palmetto Golf Club, the second-oldest 18-hole golf course in the U.S.