This Epic Road Trip Leads To 7 Iconic Landmarks In South Carolina
By Robin Jarvis
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Published January 23, 2022
WonWIf you ever reach a point where you think you’ve done it all the Palmetto State, then you can count us to give you at least one more thing to do. We have some pretty remarkable landmarks in South Carolina that are worth a little road trip to see. Check them out below and then gas up the car and get going.
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1. Liberty Bridge - Greenville
Liberty Bridge, 206 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
The state's only single cable
and curved pedestrian bridge just may become your new favorite landmark. Head to downtown Greenville to discover Liberty Bridge and her marvelous view of Reedy River Falls.
Learn more
here .
2. Table Rock - Table Rock State Park, Cleveland
Table Rock State Park, 158 E Ellison Ln, Pickens, SC 29671, USA
Most widely known as the Table of the Gods to the Native Americans that first settled in the area, Table Rock is the centerpiece of Table Rock State Park. And, yes, you can hike all the way to the top for a view like no other!
Learn more
here .
3. Peachoid - Gaffney
Peachoid, Peachoid Rd, Gaffney, SC 29341, USA
A trip over Interstate 85 will warrant some views of the amazing water tower that looks like a peach. But the best way to see this landmark is to get off the highway and go park right in her shadow.
Learn more
here .
4. Busted Plug - Columbia
Busted Plug Plaza, Busted Plug, 1404 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Local artist Blue Sky created the world's largest fire hydrant as an installation art piece in the capital city. Viewing it from the street or plaza in which it sits is the only way to really see the scale on this masterpiece.
Learn more
here .
5. Congaree National Park - Hopkins
Congaree National Park, South Carolina, USA
South Carolina's only National Park is one of the least visited in the country. We're hoping every single South Carolinian takes the time to see it at least once in their lifetime.
Learn more
here .
6. King Kong scaling a scyscreaper - Hollywood Wax Musuem, Myrtle Beach
Hollywood Wax Museum, 1808 21st Ave N unit a, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
It's not everyday that you get to see a humongous King Kong swinging from the steeple of a skyscraper in South Carolina. Visit Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach and see just how cool King Kong looks above the Hollywood Wax Museum.
Learn more
here .
7. Angel Oak - Charleston
Angel Oak Tree, 3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455, USA
It's enormous. It's breathtaking. It's the most beautiful tree you'll ever see. Take the time when you're in Charleston to seek out the Angel Oak Tree over on Johns Island. You'll be in awe of her spectacular beauty.
Learn more
here .
How many of these epic landmarks in South Carolina have you already seen? Are there others we should have added to the list? Feel free to add on your favorite by way of our comments on Facebook.
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