Destination: Aiken/Augusta
With dozens of shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and entertainment offerings in each city, there's plenty to do after your round of golf. You don't want to miss the Augusta Riverwalk, which gives you access to the Savannah River with a full schedule of activities throughout the year. And whether it's polo or horse racing, Aiken offers something for the horse lover, including the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum.
And you can't overlook that the area is home to arguably the most recognized golf tournament in the world, the Masters.
Whether it's spring or fall, it doesn't get much better than golf in the Aiken/Augusta area.
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