Attractions and Places to Visit in South Carolina

Whether you're interested in history or just out to make some memories, South Carolina tempts with engaging tourist attractions and fun things to do. Take your pick from high-quality stage shows, golf, and water parks in Myrtle Beach, or relax at the fashionable holiday resorts on Hilton Head Island.

The Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway passes small towns, peach orchards, and historical sites as it traverses 130 miles of Blue Ridge foothills in the northwest corner of the state. The Ashley River Road (Route 61), which runs parallel to the river for about 11 miles north of Charlestown, leads to famous plantations and gardens. The Savannah River Scenic Highway traces the Savannah River for 100 miles along the Georgia border, winding past three lakes. Visitors to the state can find out more about their historic towns, lakes and rivers by.

South Carolina boasts some resort towns such as Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, and Kiawa Island. Exploring these areas is a no-brainer. But there are also many preserves and coastal trails to explore that are just great for viewing wildlife and for a unique kayaking experience.

South Carolina is also known for its beautiful state and national parks. Some of their most visited parks include the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River around Columbia, Hunting Beach State Park, and Hickory Knob State Resort Park. Charlestown is the most recognized city and travel destination in South Carolina.

The port city of Charlestown has withstood three centuries of epidemics, earthquakes, fires, and hurricanes to become one of the South's best preserved and most beloved cities. Residents have proudly restored old downtown homes and commercial buildings, as well as more than 180 historic churches - so many that Charlestonians call their home the Holy City. Some beautiful places to visit in Charlestown include Old City Market, the Heywood-Washington House, and St. Michael's Episcopal Church.

There comes a time when you have visited every museum there is to see, the zoos, the beaches and you want to see something that you may not have come across before. You have that deep hankering for the unique, the odd, the ‘never done before’. If this sounds like you, especially since summer is barreling down on you at the speed of an out of control freight train with broken brakes, then maybe you will find attractions right here in South Carolina.

Sometimes the busy hustle and bustle of the big city starts to take a toll on you and you begin to imagine what it would be like to spend a few days of relaxing and unwinding while you leave your worries behind. Going on a sweet little vacation will surely do you wonders and one of the best places to visit is the charming, idyllic and laid back city of Charleston, South Carolina.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the history and grandeur of this port city, which helped shape the United States. Grand homes and architecturally astounding churches line the charming streets in Charleston's Historic District, while plantations give a sense of the south in yesteryear.

During a stay in Charleston, visitors can tour the stronghold of Fort Sumter and the immense deck of the USS Yorktown. The South Carolina Aquarium, another big state attraction, is also located in this lovely coastal city. There are a lot of great things about South Carolina, but few are as remarkable as the collection of outdoor parks, greenways, recreational venues, trail systems, gardens, community centers, bike paths and just plain beautiful places set aside for publics use all year round.

The South Carolina State Museum is the state's largest museum, with four floors covering the areas of natural history, science and technology, art, and cultural, as they relate to South Carolina. The museum features educational hands-on exhibits, a science theatre, a planetarium, and changing exhibits. People of all ages will find this museum intriguing.

Explore the night sky during public shows at the Dupont Planetarium in Aiken. While the planetarium's main focus is astronomy, other shows may take watchers into wild weather events or the molecules of a living cell. The planetarium encourages visitors to make reservations.

The central city of Columbia is the state capital, but historic Charleston is the center of charming antebellum streets and plantations with moss-covered ancient oaks. The state is also known as a premier golf destination in the United States.

In Congaree National Park the waterway passes through a primeval old-growth forest which contains some of the tallest trees in eastern North America. Opportunities are plentiful for viewing various types of wildlife such as river otter, deer, turtles, wading birds, and even the occasional alligator!

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