Top Things to do in South Carolina
Top Hotels in South Carolina
- 1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
- 2. Francis Marion Hotel
- 3. Dayton House Resort
- 4. Ocean Reef Resort
- 5. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
- 6. Beach House Resort, Hilton Head Island
- 7. Town & Country Inn and Suites
- 8. Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
- 9. The Breakers Resort
- 10. Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort
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10 Visitor Centers in South Carolina That You Shouldn't Miss
South Carolina has some great beaches along its eastern coast. Among the most notable of these is Myrtle Beach, the hub of the grand strand and the largest resort on the east coast of South Carolina. This silky stretch of white sand is great for water-sports such as sailing and surfing. South Carolina is also regarded as one of the top golfing destinations in America. South Carolina has some notable historic towns which are worth visiting such as Charleston.
Restaurants in South Carolina
1. Santee Welcome Center
2. Georgetown County Chamber Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Located on Georgetown's historic waterfront, the Georgetown County Chamber Visitors Center offers information on attractions, accommodations, events, dining and much more - for all of Georgetown County. Andrews, Georgetown, Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Garden City.
3. Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Representing the greater Bluffton/Okatie Lowcountry. Supporting local businesses, the community while enhancing the visitor experience. We are here to assist you!
4. Thurmond Lake Visitor Center
5. Charleston Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,246 reviews
Top quality black car services for executives, luxury resorts and hotels, select weddings and events. Group transportation, trip planning and airport transfers.
Reviewed By Nomad757901 - Winston Salem, United States
Whether you're visiting Charleston for the first time or 100th time the Visitors Center is a great place to start. There's so much to read about and great history shared. There's brochures for many of the places to visit as well as coupons for discounts in the area. I love taking first time visitors here
6. Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
The Visitors Center, located on the first floor of the rebuilt Aiken Railroad Depot, can assist you with any questions you may have, contains maps and brochures of the area, a calendar of events and more. The Train Museum, located on the second floor, has nine dioramas that depict the towns, as they were in 1916, along the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company right of way. This railroad became the first designed steam powered commercial railroad in the US and the longest railroad in the world. These dioramas are done in the familiar HO scale and are complimented by interactive displays depicting railroad history. The Aiken Trolley Tour also departs from this location every Saturday at 10 am. Private trolley tours for groups of 15 or more may be available upon request.
7. Gullah Geechee Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
8. South Carolina Welcome Center
9. Lake Murray Country Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
The Lake Murray Country Visitors Center is open to serve visitors and residents providing detailed information on the region's attractions and Lake Murray. From fishing, boating, outdoor recreation, golf, tours both on the lake and throughout the region. Get all the details regarding what to see and do or plan for your next vacation . Info available on City of Columbia, our four counties of Lexington, Richland, Newberry & Saluda Counties and all of the out of the way undiscovered places in this region. We are here to serve you daily. Stop in to see us and let's get you on Lake Murray, Jewel of South Carolina!
10. Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 779 reviews
Reviewed By R3860FFterrys - Franklin, United States
#1 - disregard some of the CRUDE / RUDE comments from some people commenting about cost to take the trip to Fort Sumter - even for a family of 4 or 5. This is run by the National Park Service (federal government) and you do take a tour boat out into Charleston Harbor to Fort Sumter. It takes SERIOUS $$$$ to keep up such a National Treasure with the throngs of people who go their every single day (except holidays). Restoration, upkeep, and improving things is not cheap when done properly and accurately. That being said, going inside the Education Center "COSTS NOTHING" to view the artifacts and history being told, should you not be able to afford taking the boat tour to Fort Sumter. Side note - nothing in Charleston is really that cheap for carriage rides / tours / museums / Aquarium / etc. - so the $23 is not bad, but I do understand for a family of 4 or more - it may be fairly expensive. The other tour boats DO NOT STOP at Fort Sumter and allow people to walk around inside. Only the Park Service offers those tours - so you pay or don't go to the Fort. I'm sure same people complaining don't complain about Disney World / Universal Studios / etc (which are outrageous and NOT REAL AMERICAN HISTORY)! The "whole" tour takes approx 2.5 hours, with only about 1 hour at the fort - which is not nearly enough time to listen to the approx 10 minute overview by a Park Ranger and then see the fort. Our tour had over 100+ people so it's pretty crowded when that many people in a small fort - yes Fort Sumter is small. I'd suggest going on the last tour of the day at 2:30 pm. The fort closes at 4 pm and they lower the HUGE flag during that tour and ask for help from people on the tour, esp military & vets to assist with folding the flag. It's about 30 ft x 50 ft or bigger, so many hands are needed to fold it every day it flies. The Civil War and the role Fort Sumter played in it's start is very misunderstood by most people - esp those from the north. This Education Center and the fort itself help to teach people the REAL REASONS for the war and why Fort Sumter was a part of it. Knowledge is power and if we all understand WHY, then we all have a better understanding for the actions that followed; not the trash they teach or don't teach in schools today.
