13 Epic Adventures Every South Carolinian Must Take Before They Die
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Robin Jarvis
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From the mountains to the sea, the Palmetto State has more to do than most states. In fact, it could take a lifetime to see and do it all. But some places and activities belong at the top of the must-do list. Either because they are so very unique to South Carolina, or because they’re just so wonderful they really belong on the bucket list. Here are our picks for epic adventures you should have in South Carolina before you die:
No South Carolina bucket list would be legit without including the Holy City, a.k.a. Charleston somewhere on the list. She is, afterall, the oldest town in the state. Plus, there are some pretty cool things to see and do.
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Vien Quang is a Buddihst Monastery with a large temple and hushed walkways throughout their 22 acres in the woods in the Piedmont. Relax and meditate in your own way in this serene spot.
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Hidden along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a farm that grows a huge field of sunflowers each year. It's an enchanting sight to see - and then, you get to pick your own to take home!
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The Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse used to work in tandem with another light to guide vessels safely into port. Now it sits in a pine forest on the edge of a golf course, but the grounds are maintained and you can visit - for free.
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The best tacos in the state are wrapped up in this one road trip you'll never forget. Almost everyone loves tacos so this is a real crowd pleaser.
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No visit to the Grand Strand, or the Charleston area for that matter, can be considered complete until you've visited the Original Pawleys Island Hammock Shop to watch a hammock in the making. If you like what you see you can even buy one to bring home and set up in your own yard.
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For four days each December, Rock Hill becomes "Christmasville," where everything is all about celebrating the season. Heck, even Santa comes to town for four whole days.
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The U-Pick days at Southern Hills Lavender are so popular they had to cap the attendance and require reservations. But that just means if you plan ahead you're guaranteed enough elbow room to get all the lavender you want.
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There really is no other chapel in the Palmetto State quite like this one. With views that stretch for tens of miles, this one of a kind chapel has been a source of inspiration for decades.
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We dare ya. Because it's such a wonderful small city it's super difficult to drive through it without wanting to stay! There's always something happening in the "Stars Hollow" of South Carolina.
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...and leave a chair at your table open, you know, in case you have an uninvited guest show up. The ghost(s) at this eatery have been known to scare their way into an invitation from time to time.
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A.k.a. the Upstate. The mountainous Upstate of South Carolina is waterfall central in this state. There's an amazing waterfall campground that's a perfect home base for a weekend of fun waterfall chasing.
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Wow. Forget the vertigo and just go for it. The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel is something everyone from South Carolina should do at least once in their lifetime. The view from the top is unforgettable.
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Most South Carolinians realize how lucky we are to live in such an amazing place. How many of these have you checked off your bucket list already? We’d love to know!
Once you’ve powered through this list, you can work your way through the 11 very best day trips you can possibly take in South Carolina.
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