If you’re planning a trip and looking for fun things to do in South Carolina, you’ve come to the right place. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Midlands and the beaches and marshes of the Coast, the Palmetto State has a diverse array of regions to explore. And they’re packed with attractions and things to do for families, couples, or groups.
South Carolina offers a landscape of historic sites, natural attractions, leisure destinations, and a boatload of coastal cuisine. Books and the silver screen (both in some cases) have captured the beauty, romance, and deep history of the state.
Check out titles such as The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy, The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, and The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (yes, it was set in North Carolina, but most of the film locations are its southern sister) to see or imagine the South Carolina landscape.
Charleston’s most famous native, Darius Rucker (of country music and Hootie and the Blowfish fame), has teamed up with Discover South Carolina to bring his favorite things to do in South Carolina to the public eye (many of his songs are inspired by South Carolina). You’ve probably seen snippets of the state, especially Charleston, in his music videos.
Read on as we take Mr. Rucker’s lead and get into a Southern State of Mind and pick out some of the best and cheap things to do in South Carolina (whether you’re a famous musician or not).
TLDR
- Most Significant Landmark – Angel Oak Tree on Johns Island
- Best Park – Hunting Island State Park
- Best Free Activity – Swan Lake Iris Garden
- Best Activity for Kids – Alligator Adventure in Myrtle Beach
- Best Activity for Adults – Middleton Place
- Best Food – Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar in Charleston
- Best Nightlife – The Bowery in Myrtle Beach
- Best All-Around Accommodation – The Inn at Middleton Place
Best Places to Visit & Fun Things to Do in South Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountain Region
Head to the Blue Ridge Mountain Region, in the northwestern part of the state, for golf courses, hiking trails, natural history, and the aquatic settings of the Pee-Dee and Savannah Rivers.
With some of the best things to see in South Carolina, the cities of Greenville, Spartanburg, Oconee, Cherokee, Pickens, and Greenwood are all part of the Blue Ridge Mountain region. If you’re wondering “is South Carolina worth visiting,” this region will quickly give you a solid…
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