Travelers planning a Carolina vacation can include everything
from trips to South Carolina beaches to golf
vacations and more on their itineraries. Popular towns
such as Myrtle Beach and
Hilton Head are at the heart
of South Carolina tourism. Columbia,
the state capital, serves as an exciting place for historical
tours, while Charleston remains
a charming symbol of the best of the Old South. Fishing,
camping and white
water rafting trips have also gathered steam as some
of the most popular activities for a Carolina vacation.
Many travelers planning Carolina vacations start with
Charleston. This delightful city is home to the Charleston
Harbor and is the center of much of South Carolina’s
cultural life. The Spoleto
Festival held each summer is a testament to this fact,
drawing South Carolina tourism from around the world to
see the incredible theatre, operas and musical performances
of Spoleto. Patriots Point
and Fort Sumter
Monument tours, joined by a boat ride through the Charleston
Harbor, are yet another way to experience history in this
special South Carolina town. Many of the most popular
Charleston hotels
are found near the harbor, within walking distance of
the Patriots Point Museum.
South Carolina tourism is also popular thanks to two
of golf’s most celebrated towns; Myrtle Beach and
Hilton Head. Myrtle Beach
golf in particular is famous, in large part because
the town has more than 120 golf courses, many of which
have been designed by famous golfing players and professionals.
South Carolina beaches in Myrtle
Beach and in Hilton Head are also known throughout the
world to be some of the cleanest and nicest beaches in
the world. Both Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach offer some
incredible South Carolina resorts
and a nice range of outdoor activities such as fishing
and camping right on the South Carolina beaches.
Columbia, South Carolina’s state capitol may not have South Carolina beaches, but it certainly has history. A walking tour of the downtown historic district will reveal some of the most interesting and oldest buildings in the country, as well as a number of historic Columbia hotels. The state capitol building in particular is a favorite place to visit, in large part because of the fascinating architecture that shapes the structure. The Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia is yet another favorite attraction for tourists.
Among the many things to
do in South Carolina, a visit to South
Carolina plantations is quite a popular choice. Although
many plantations were completely destroyed and burned
during the American Civil War, many beautiful homes did
survive, and some of them are still occupied by their
original families. Gardens and beautiful landscaping combine
with plenty of interesting period furniture to create
a truly unique experience. Smaller towns such as Aiken,
Anderson and Beaufort
tend to be places to go for history,
with many ancient structures well-maintained so as to
offer great opportunities for touring. However tourists
choose to enjoy the diverse landscape and people of this
great state, travelers should have no trouble finding
some interesting things to do in South Carolina.
