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20 Best Places to Go in South Carolina You Must Not Miss

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20 Best Places to Go in South Carolina You Must Not Miss

Introduction - A crossroad of culture and nature, South Carolina offers an abundance of landmarks and attractions. If you want to make...

 
 

Beaufort National Cemetery

Place To Go 1 - This half-circle cemetery was established in 1863 as a site for the burial of Union soldiers who died fighting in...

 
 

Lake Murray

Place To Go 2 - Lake Murray was created by the construction of the Saluda Dam from 1927-1930. Today, it's a hotbed of watersports and...

 
 

Congaree National Park

Place To Go 3 - The old-growth forests of Congaree, a national park on the East Coast of the US, are home to an astounding...

 
 

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Place To Go 4 - The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is one of the most popular landmarks in South Carolina. It allows visitors to see...

 
 

The Blue Ridge Mountains

Place To Go 5 - The Blue Ridge Mountains run for 550 miles from Pennsylvania to Georgia, cutting through the northwestern corner of South Carolina...

 
 

South Carolina State House

Place To Go 6 - The South Carolina State House in Columbia dates back to 1855, when the country was barely half a century old...

 
 

Harbour Town Lighthouse

Place To Go 7 - The red-and-white-striped Harbour Town Lighthouse is an iconic welcome for travelers arriving by sea to Hilton Head Island. While still...

 
 

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

Place To Go 8 - This military museum is one of the best historical sites in South Carolina and takes visitors through retired naval vessels...

 
 

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Place To Go 9 - In colonial times, the western mountains of South Carolina were the frontier of European settlements. This well-preserved site shows what...

 
 

Charleston Historic District

Place To Go 10 - Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the oldest cities in the United States, dating back to the European settlement of...

 
 

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