South Carolina is a state full of historical sites and natural beauty. From the bluish-colored Blue Ridge Mountains to the gorgeous beaches and all the attractive towns in between, the state has lots to offer.

1. Top South Carolina
Road Trip
Destinations

2. What South Carolina Has In Store For You...
 Nicknamed as the Palmetto State
 Vast Coastline, Flora Rich Plantations, Sandy
Beaches, Ferry & Civil War Historic Sites
Some great spots:
Columbia
Museum
National Parks
Magnolia & Rice Plantations
Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Rainbow Falls
Myrtle Beach
Golf Courses
And a lot More!

3. Capital City & Neighboring Road Trip Destinations...

4. Columbia...
Capital of South Carolina
Named after Christopher Columbus
Known for its nightlife, golf courses, & stand up
events.
Whiskey at Bourbon
Riverbanks Zoo - prettiest birds on the planet
Malayan Peacock is a beauty
200 animals, 350 species of birds & marine life
Flamingo beach & Koi ponds.
Botanical gardens - beautiful hues of a variety of
flora
55000 gallons aquarium - reptiles, fish and
amphibians, and also the beautiful coral displays

5. Edventure Children’s Museum...
350 activities for children
40ft statue of Eddie right at the entrance - greets every
person as they enter
World of work – Children can experience being a
scientist or a builder

6. Congaree National Park...
A 30-minute drive towards South-east
Spread over close to 27000 acres
Astonishing biodiversity
Hike through the Park trails
Cyprus and Tupelo forests
Weston Loop Trail - Cedar creek
Otters and Wading birds
Bates Ferry Trail - remains of the ferries from the
colonial times
Overnight camping - 3 campgrounds
Canoeing or kayaking in the Cedar creek - 15 miles

7. Boone Hall Plantations & Gardens...
100 miles away from Columbia
1.5 hours to reach here
320 years of continuous plantation
800 acres
Seasonal foods - strawberries, watermelons, corn, tomatoes, and
whatnot!
Rich in flora - beautiful pink and white Magnolia
Garden tours for different seasons
Butterfly hall displaying the lifecycle
Many different colorful butterflies
At Christmas - entire place is decorated and lit up

8. Caesar’s Head State Park & the Rainbow Falls...
1.5 hours road trip from Boone Hall
11000 acres in the mountain bridge wilderness area
Situated on an altitude - picturesque bird's eye view
Bald eagles, falcons, and turkeys are common sights
Camps, fishing areas, hiking trails and water activities
Rainbow falls is 100 ft high free-falling waterfall
Situated close to the state park
Only accessible by a 2.5-mile hike
Elevation of up to 1200 ft
Difficult hike - gives a feeling of accomplishment

9. Coastline Road Trip Destinations...

10. Myrtle Beach...
The topmost attraction
60-mile shoreline - multiple sandy beaches
Arcades & souvenir stands
Beach sports and attractions
Go-karting at the Broadway Grand Prix
Cruise on the Calabash Fishing Fleet
Scenic cruise to observe the lovable dolphins
Broadway At The Beach - shopping or the best meal
of your life!
Witness the fireworks every Tuesday and Friday all
year long

11. Huntington Beach State Park and the Brookgreen Gardens...
30 minutes by road
Sea turtles, alligators, and migratory birds here
Coastal exploration programs
Most beautiful sunrise you have ever seen
Hiking trails, camping, fishing, and nature strolls
Brookgreen Gardens - botanical gardens, sculpture
garden & a wildlife preservation area
Largest collection of sculpture in the entire US
2000 works by close to 400 artists
Tortoise Fountain, The Wood Nymph, Dionysus
Spread across 9100 acres
20-minute drive to the Pawley’s Islands - farm-fresh
mouth-watering seafood or buy a hammock

12. Mount Pleasant...
It is not a mountain but a suburban city
Farmer's market - fresh fruits and veggies
Music and entertainment
Charleston National Golf Park
Mini-golf course at the Charleston Fun Park
Freshly brewed beer at the Two Blokes Brewery
Water taxi to the Patriot's Point
War-time ships
Museum and a replica of the Naval support
base camp of the Vietnam war.
Guided tours

13. Fort Sumter...
Situated amid water
Only accessible by a boat
Most ferocious wars were fought during the Civil War
Multiple war-time cannons

14. Middleton Place & Magnolia Plantation And Garden...
Middleton Place:
A rice plantation designed in the 18th century
style
Historic furniture and art
Horse-driven carriage tour
Enjoy a shrimp
Magnolia Plantation And Garden:
En-route Middleton Place
One of the most romantic places
Magnolia and other beautiful flowers
Image Source: Middleton Place Website

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South Carolina Awaits