What to do and see in Coastal South Carolina, Coastal South Carolina: The Best Visitor Centers

December 23, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Miles of white sand and romantic island resorts beckon from the hem of the Palmetto State. Families gravitate to Myrtle Beach and the 60-mile span of Grand Strand, where over 100 championship golf courses, tennis courts and nightclubs await. Charleston’s hundreds of heritage buildings, and irresistible charm, are part of its allure. Beach resorts at Kiawah Island, Seabrook and Edisto Island make for romantic getaways. Marshes, moss-bearded palms and oak groves create ambiance in the haunting Lowcountry.
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1. Georgetown County Chamber Visitors Center

531 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3621 +1 843-546-8436 [email protected] http://www.hammockcoastsc.com
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Georgetown County Chamber Visitors Center

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.

2. Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

217 Goethe Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-6014 +1 843-757-1010 [email protected] http://www.blufftonchamberofcommerce.org
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

Representing the greater Bluffton/Okatie Lowcountry. Supporting local businesses, the community while enhancing the visitor experience. We are here to assist you!

3. Charleston Visitor Center

375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403-6238 +1 800-868-8118 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/
Excellent
62%
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27%
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4.5 based on 1,246 reviews

Charleston Visitor Center

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

4. Gullah Geechee Visitors Center

1908 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902-3908 +1 843-379-9407 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pg/gullahgeecheevisitorscenterbeaufort
Excellent
57%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Gullah Geechee Visitors Center

5. Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center

340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401-1530 +1 843-883-3123 http://www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/historyculture/lisqexhibit.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 779 reviews

Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center

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.

6. Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitors & Convention Bureau

216 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-6213 +1 843-757-3673 [email protected] http://www.visitbluffton.org
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

The official Visitor and Convention Bureau of Bluffton, South Carolina will help you plan and experience all that Bluffton has to offer. Contact our office for questions, accommodations information, excursion information and more. Upon arrival, head to the official Welcome Center, The Heyward House, for even more local information and advice on how to best experience the best of Bluffton, SC.

7. Myrtle Beach Welcome Center

1200 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3558 +1 843-626-7444 http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/Area_Information/Visitor_Centers.html
Excellent
48%
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4.0 based on 145 reviews

Myrtle Beach Welcome Center

Reviewed By jbandtb11 - Petersburg, United States

the welcome cener was clean and had so much information for u, and so many places to go c.the information that we took wit us was so helpful

8. Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitor & Convention Bureau

1 Chamber of Commerce Dr Suite A, Hilton Head, SC 29928-3573 +1 843-785-3673 [email protected] http://www.hiltonheadisland.org
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitor & Convention Bureau

Contact the official Visitor & Convention Bureau for Hilton Head Island, SC to gather information on accommodations, excursions, planning tools and more. Visit our website or call to request your official Hilton Head Island Vacation Planner. Upon arrival, stop by for maps, local advice, questions, etc. Fully staffed, our experts are here to help make your vacation memorable and fun.

9. Red Top Welcome Center of Charleston

2408 Ashley River Rd, Johns Island, SC 29414-4619 +1 843-203-3288 [email protected] http://charlestonvisitor.info/
Excellent
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3.0 based on 12 reviews

Red Top Welcome Center of Charleston

10. North Charleston Visitor Center

4975 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418-6991 +1 800-774-0006 http://explorecharleston.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

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