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Discover the best top things to do in Elgin, United States including Gorget Distilling Co, Cope Depot, Camden Archives and Museum, Cobblestone Park Golf Club, Camden Revolutionary War Site, Quaker Cemetery, Camden Carriage Company, Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Sesquicentennial State Park.
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1. Gorget Distilling Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Gorget /ˈɡɔːrdʒᵻt/, a craft small batch distillery. Obtaining our ingredients from local farmers to bring you the best tasting local spirits around! Stop by for a free tour and tasting!
Reviewed By Denise C
A local distillery that gives tours and samples. Their story is interesting and the fact that they use local ingredients is a plus. Not on the scale like the major distilleries but if you are in the area, worth a quick trip in. We were...MoreThanks for stopping in and thanks for the Review! See you again soon!
2. Cope Depot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By socarolina - socarolina
This is a privately owned little museum in the tiny village of Cope. It is still in the hands of the family that built and ran it, the Vallentine family, who also own the cotton gin next to it. It is not generally open, you have to inquire at the office of the cotton gin, which is across the street. Tours are conducted by that person's mother-in-law, but she would not like to have her personal info. published. She will tell you about all the items inside the store, and let you buy a soda pop from the old chest style dispenser.
There are also some items that have to do with cotton production that she can explain.
It is all meticulously kept and maintained in excellent condition. Tours are mainly for groups, especially children.
3. Camden Archives and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By mndw - LADSON
We went especially to see "The World at War" exhibit. It is finishing in August. It is a collection of memorabilia from WW2. It has uniforms and other military items. One of the interesting things to us were the common things people in the states had. There were war bonds and rationing books and stamps. There are some things that depict camp life at the army camp as well.
The other part of the museum is a gun and memorabilia museum that is part of a single collection which was donated to the museum from a long time resident. There are guns of all type and items of the earlier times in Camden. There is also an exhibit on how the Boykin spaniel came to be the SC state dog.
This a a research center and depends on donations so be sure to leave some in container in the front area. They are planning to have a capital campaign to enlarge the museum as it holds only a portion of the items donated. Friendly and helpful staff.
4. Cobblestone Park Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
The wonderful 27 hole golf course, offers affordable membership plans and limited daily fee play. Voted one of the best golf courses in the Midlands, Cobblestone Park features the best design in Columbia. Panoramic views, rolling hills, beautiful oaks and pines take it over the top. As longtime Columbia area golfers know, this is the best golf experience in the area.
Reviewed By IowaGirl2015 - Iowa City, Iowa
We went to Alexander's for the Valentine's Day brunch buffet. The nice thing is that you don't have to be a member to eat at the restaurant. The building is beautiful and has a great view. Service was friendly and prompt, and the food was really good for a reasonable price. I was somewhat confused that there was not a buffet as advertised, but three brunch specials and the regular lunch menu (which was very different than the one posted online). We weren't sure we were in the right place; signage was not very clear. And for Valentine's Day brunch the place was really empty, only two other tables were filled. Aside from the menu options being different than expected, we were really pleased! Will likely be back when it's warmer to sit on the patio and enjoy the view!
5. Camden Revolutionary War Site
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By teridGA - Augusta, Georgia
We went over for the day and our guide was a young man named Cameron. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about what was going on during the war and made sure to throw in some little-known tidbits of information. We went out to the battlefield and walked both sides of the road to learn as much as we could. Great way to spend the day! Be sure you find the other sites in the city. If you stop by the old courthouse and pick up a map, you will find several other homes and smaller sites.
6. Quaker Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By cheryl h - Durham, North Carolina
In 1759, four acres of land were given to the quakers for 999 years for their church and cemetery. The rent was "one pepper corn per year". The cemetery has grown to about 50 acres. It's a beautiful old cemetery and you can tell the original quaker graves by the brick arches (they did not believe in headstones). They believed it was wrong to draw attention to yourself (even in death). One thing I noticed was some quaker graves now had headstones that the family put up at a later time. Should they have done this if the person buried didn't believe in doing it? That would make a good debate.
7. Camden Carriage Company
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By FlaEngineer - Lodge, South Carolina
My wife and I took a carriage ride Labor Day weekend. There was a snafu with our reservations and our ride got delayed a couple of days. Anna was new (we were her third solo riders), but she did a good job. I am sure she will be even better as time goes on.
Give them a try. You'll enjoy the ride and history of Camden, the oldest inland city in South Carolina.
8. Old Presbyterian Burying Ground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By cheryl h - Durham, North Carolina
This is a nice old cemetery dating back to the Revolutionary War. The most interesting grave is that of Agnes of Glasgow (1760-1780). She stowed away on a ship and followed her lover (who was a British officer) to America. Once in SC she fell ill and died before finding him. They say her ghost is still searching for him in Camden.
9. Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Charles B - Columbia, South Carolina
My wife is buried here in the Fort Jackson National Cemetary. It is superbly maintained and administered. If you bring flowers the have containers and vases to place them at the grave site at no charge. Parking is ample. This Cemetary is an example of government at its best. Every one of my interactions with the management of this Cemetary was professional, caring, and geared to assist me.
10. Sesquicentennial State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Walter H - Statham, Georgia
My wife and I rented sea kayaks for the eclipse 100% totality viewing experience which did happen!!! The lake was beautiful and natural. The Park Rangers in charge of the rentals did a great job considering the park was full to capacity. After the viewing of the eclipse was over we rode the Mountain bike trailwhich was something like 5.6 miles through an expansive wooded switchback trail system. It reminded me a little of riding by the ocean and some parts because of the sand that was present. The trails are marked well and I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a intermediate mountain bike trail. After we finished we purchased some drinks at the main office and prices are good. All-around good experience for a day trip.
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