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South Carolina's Star Siblings

Like three siblings each with their own personality, South Carolina’s coast is anchored by three major attractions: Myrtle Beach , Charleston and Hilton Head Island.

Each has beaches, golf, hotels a plenty and lots of great restaurants, and each has its own distinct personality – the hustle, bustle neon lights and outlet and mall shopping of the Grand Strand, the historic charm and haute cuisine of Charleston, and the semi-tropical retreat that’s the state’s largest sea island, Hilton Head.

Around South Carolina are revived downtowns like waterfront Conway, the gateway for Myrtle Beach travelers, with its art galleries and artisan shops, along a boardwalk on the Waccamaw River.

Georgetown is another historic river city whose downtown is full of stylish restaurants and shops with tram tours of the picturesque homes of the historic district.

Downtown Greenville has undergone a dramatic renaissance and has a new look with parks and a cantilevered walking bridge over the Reedy River and Main Street full of bistros and stores.





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South Carolina is one of the original American Colonies with a rich history and culture shaped by European, African and Caribbean influences. Visitors will discover cherished American historic sites, cultural and artistic treasures, award-winning museums, and fantastic shopping and dining. 

Outdoors South Carolina has sunny beaches, crystal lakes, historic towns, and scenic mountains, state parks, championship golf courses (some 380 blanket the state), clear and salt water fishing, hiking, white water rafting, boating, kayaking and scuba diving with alligators. South Carolina has beachfront resort hotels, motels and hotels to suit every pocket.

A capital with down-home Southern charm, Columbia's historic Capitol Building was under construction in 1865 when General Sherman marched into the city. Columbia’s widest streets bear Revolutionary and Civil War generals’ names and its history is in beautifully preserved historic homes.

Columbia offers a sophisticated cultural scene; an active arts community; a wide range of recreation; and historical and cultural attractions, a world-class zoo, outdoor recreation, festivals, parks and sporting events. The region has an wide variety of motels and hotels from which to choose.

With a rich 300 year history, Charleston is America's most beautifully preserved architectural and historical city, often called a "living museum". Charleston is a vibrant coastal city that offers visitors numerous travel opportunities, including historical Charleston sights from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, recreational activities like golf, fishing and tennis, beaches, dining, lodging, plantation home and garden tours, museums, parks and children's attractions.

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Abbeville Located in South Carolina’s Old 96th District, Abbeville is regarded by some as the Cradle and the Grave of the Confederacy. It is home to the Burt-Stark House where President Jefferson Davis formally disbanded the Confederate armies.


Aiken Located in the heart of Thoroughbred Country, one of Aiken’s major attractions is the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Other attractions include its three historic districts, and the DuPont Planetarium. AIKEN HOTELS


Anderson The 16-block Downtown Historic District features historic buildings including the Old Anderson County Courthouse and the Blue Ridge Railway Passenger Station. The Tennis Hall of Fame is at nearby Belton. ANDERSON HOTELS

Beaufort Part of South Carolina's Treasured Coast including Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, this is one of the low country resort islands with a historic district. One of the attractions is the Beaufort Arsenal Museum.

Near Beaufort, on St. Helena Island, is Penn Center, established during the Civil War as the first school for freed slaves in the South. Also nearby is Hunting Island State Park, a large secluded barrier island with an historic 1859 lighthouse as its centerpiece and semi-tropical plants and wildlife. BEAUFORT HOTELS


Charleston This aristocratic colonial port boasts 73 pre-Revolutionary buildings and attractions including Ft Moultire and Ft Sumter, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, and the Slave Mart Museum. CHARLESTON HOTELS

Some of the plantations and mansions are Drayton Hall, Magnolia Plantation and Its Gardens, and Middleton Place House Museum.



The coastal communities near Charleston include Folly Beach, a seven-mile beachfront town, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island Resort, Seabrook Island Resort, and Sullivan's Island.


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Cheraw Located in South Carolina’s Olde English District with its postcard-pretty mainstreet towns, the Cheraw Historic District has more than 50 antebellum buildings and numerous Victorian and classical revival homes. CHERAW HOTELS


Columbia A capital with down-home Southern charm, Columbia’s attractions include the Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden, the South Carolina State Museum, antebellum homes and historic churches, the Ft. Jackson Museum, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Hall of Fame and the Columbia Museum of Art. The McKissick Museum of the University of South Carolina features gemstones, seashells, minerals and fossils, and the Confederate Relic Room and Museum showcases weapons. COLUMBIA HOTELS

West of Columbia, Lake Murray offers a variety of water and other outdoor activities.


Darlington This is the Mecca for NASCAR fans and home to the Joe Weatherly NMPA Stock Car Hall of Fame.


Florence The War Between the States Museum is one of America's premier sources for Civil War photography. FLORENCE HOTELS


Fort Mill This is home to Paramount's Carowinds water and theme park. FORT MILL HOTELS


Greenville Attractions include downtown Greenville's Pettigru Historic District with the 16th SC Volunteers Museum of Confederate History, and the Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery. GREEENVILLE HOTELS


Greer BMW’s Zentrum features a collection of vintage cars. GREER HOTELS


Hartsville The driving tour of the South Carolina Cotton Trail highlights the cotton industry. HARTSVILLE HOTELS


Hilton Head Island Highly developed, yet in harmony with nature, Hilton Head has no billboards, neon signs, roller coasters or skyscrapers. HILTON HEAD ISLAND HOTELS


Inman Hollywild Animal Park is home to a large private collections of rare and exotic animals.


Mount Pleasant The aircraft-carrier USS Yorktown and other historic naval craft are at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. MOUNT PLEASANT HOTELS


Murrell's Inlet This small, picturesque fishing village is home to Brookgreen Gardens with the country’s largest collection of outdoor sculptures. MURRELL'S INLET HOTELS


Myrtle Beach This is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States with attractions including the Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park, Ripley's Believe it or Not and Ripleys Aquarium, Myrtle Waves Water Park, Wild Water and Wheels, and the Family Kingdom Amusement Park.

Other attractions include the IMAX Discovery Theater, the Children's Museum of South Carolina, Medieval Times, and the 26-acre NASCAR SpeedPark. MYRTLE BEACH HOTELS


North Myrtle Beach The City, located on the Atlantic Ocean along the South Carolina coastal area known as the "Grand Strand, is a consolidation of several beach communities. Attractions include the entertainment complex, Barefoot Landing , Alligator Adventure and Myrtle Beach Grand Prix Family Thrill Parks, both north and south, each featuring a variety of racing cars and tracks. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH HOTELS


Orangeburg Many old homes and churches in Orangeburg County have survived time and are steeped in the history of area. The Ediso Memorial Gardens is home to more than 70 variety of roses. Nearby, south of Orangeburg at Cope, visitors can experience cotton ginning and follow the crop from field to bale at Vallentines. ORANGEBURG HOTELS


Rock Hill Known for its gardens and manicured landscapes, Rock Hill’s attractions include the Museum of York County and the Catawba Cultural Center with exhibits and a video about the Catawba Indian Nation. Near Rock Hill is Historic Brattonsville, a 720-acre living history village and Revolutionary War battlefield site. ROCK HILL HOTELS


Santee Located in South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Country, which has Lakes Moultrie and Marion at its heart, the Santee National Wildlife Refuge is frequented by migrating waterfowl. SANTEE HOTELS


Sumter Named for Revolutionary War hero General Thomas Sumter. Wildlife and hiking/biking trails can be found at Sumter National Forest. SUMTER HOTELS


Photo courtesy, SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com; 1.803.734.1700

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