SOUTHEAST · SC

20 places to explore in South Carolina

Discover living history, warm-water coasts, mountain scenery, wetlands, gardens, and family attractions across South Carolina. These 20 highlights offer a balanced starting point for your next adventure.

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01National Park

Congaree National Park

National park in South Carolina, United States.

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02History & Culture

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

National Historic Site of the United States.

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03History & Culture

Ninety Six National Historic Site

National Historic Site of the United States.

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04State Park

Devils Fork State Park

State park in South Carolina, United States.

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05State Park

Andrew Jackson State Park

Park in South Carolina, United States.

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06State Park

Cheraw State Park

State park in South Carolina, United States.

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07State Park

Hunting Island State Park

Barrier island and state park in South Carolina, United States.

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08State Park

Huntington Beach State Park

State park in South Carolina, United States.

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09State Park

Landsford Canal State Park

State park in South Carolina, United States.

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10State Park

Oconee State Park

State park in South Carolina, United States.

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11State Park

Kings Mountain State Park

State park in South Carolina, United States.

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12Family Attraction

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

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13History & Culture

South Carolina State Museum

United States historic place.

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14History & Culture

Columbia Museum of Art

Museum in South Carolina, United States.

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15History & Culture

Gibbes Museum of Art

Art museum in Charleston, South Carolina.

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16Family Attraction

Carowinds

Amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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17Park & Recreation

College of Charleston

Public college in Charleston, South Carolina, US.

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18Scenic Place

Kings Creek Falls

Waterfall in Long Creek, South Carolina.

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19Family Attraction

Brookgreen Gardens

Park in Murrells Inlet, SC, U.S.

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20Park & Recreation

Falls Park on the Reedy

Park in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

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