A Realtor’s guide to the CSRA

Columbia County GA

Many people moving to the area to work at Fort Gordon purchase homes in Columbia County. The Infinite Group Real Estate has helped many military families find their homes in Grovetown, Evans and beyond. Along the Savannah River, Columbia County offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, walking or just enjoying a relaxing picnic in the park. The new Columbia County Performing Arts Center brings in world-famous performers and shows, including Frankie Valli, Rent, Cats and more. From the world’s most famous restaurant chains to local café’s, diners and fine-dining options, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy a good meal or a signature cocktail. Find your favorite or discover a new place in the Visit Columbia County guide. If you have children, you’ll be pleased to know that the Columbia County School District is often ranked as one of the best in the state.

Richmond County GA

Augusta-Richmond County is filled with arts, culture and history, much of it in Downtown Augusta. A history museum and a variety of historic homes (including the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson) pay homage to the people and events that shaped Augusta – and our nation. Artist’s Row on Broad Street comprises a variety of studios showing off works from local artists. Within walking distance, the Morris Museum of Art, focuses on the art of the South. The medical district has several hospitals, universities and clinics doing some of the most ground-breaking research in the nation. If you’re looking for food and drink options, choices include two breweries and everything from barbecue and ethnic foods to American favorites and fine dining.

No guide to Augusta-Richmond County would be complete without mentioning golf. Home to the world-famous Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta and the surrounding areas are home to many public and private golf courses.

Aiken County SC

With one of the nation’s oldest continually used polo fields, Aiken was founded as a winter colony for wealthy Northerners to spend their winters in the early 1800s. They often brought their horses for hunting and polo, and Aiken remains an equestrian hotspot where Olympians and Kentucky Derby winners train. Equestrian activities abound, including the Spring Steeplechase, which is the social event of the year. Downtown Aiken is home to a brewery and dozens of quaint locally owned stores and restaurants (chain restaurants and stores are not allowed in downtown). The nearby Savannah River Site nuclear facility employs about 11,000 people, most of whom live in Aiken. Hitchcock Woods, the largest urban park in the country, offers miles of trails for walking and horseback riding. Aiken has been ranked as the best small town in the South by Southern Living, and the University of South Carolina Aiken has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the region by U.S. News and World Report more than 20 times. Aiken repeatedly is at the top of the list of best places to retire.

Other Resources

These are just a few areas in which The Infinite Group Realtors have helped clients buy or sell their home. Here are some helpful links to find out more about the Central Savannah River Area:

• Thoroughbred Country South Carolina – Things to do, places to eat, and where to stay in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell counties.
• J. Strom Thurmond Lake – Formerly known as Clarks Hill Lake, this huge body of water has shores in McCormick County, S.C., and Lincoln, Columbia, McDuffie and Wilkes counties in Georgia. You can go swimming, boating, waterskiing, camping and more on and around the lake.
• Visit Columbia County – Plan your trip and find places to eat, things to do and more.
• Visit Augusta – A guide to dining, shopping, art and more in Augusta.
• Explore Edgefield – Historic Edgefield, S.C., is the home to 10 of the state’s governors. Enjoy great dining, outdoor recreation and even a moonshine distillery.
• National Wild Turkey Federation and Turkey Center – Edgefield also is home to the headquarters of the NWTF and the Turkey Center and Winchester Museum. Enjoy the sporting clays, trap and skeet and 3D archery at the NWTF’s nearby Palmetto Shooting Complex.