Pendleton, South Carolina Source: flickr Pendleton, South Carolina Kick back at Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast and enjoy some authentic southern comfort food at the Esso Club. Or, visit the home of the founders: Fort Hill Plantation or their their famous South Carolina Botanical Gardens. The town revolves around the university culture, and we recommend touring the university, to catch a local game at Memorial Stadium. The university now sits on land that used to be that plantation and was donated by descendants of John C Calhoun. The community was originally called Calhoun after the owner of Fort Hill Plantation, John C Calhoun. Clemson, South Carolina Source: flickr Clemson UniversityĬlemson is located in between Pickens and Anderson counties, and is home to Clemson University.
If you’re an art lover, it has been named as one of “America’s Best Art Towns” – visit ARTworks, their community arts center!ĥ. Stop in at the Home Water Festival in July, or the Shrimp Festival in October. Grab your hiking shoes and head over to Hunting Island, the most popular state park. The Hunting Island State Park Lighthouse is also worth the walk. Spend a few days here and wander the Beaufort Historic District – we especially recommend the Fort Lyttelton Site from the Union occupation and the Seaside Plantation. The economy has shifted to tourism now thanks to its scenic location on Port Royal Island and historic district. Founded in 1711 by the British, the town later became a shipbuilding center as well as a popular destination for plantation owners from the Lowcountry before the Civil War. The county seat of Beaufort County, Beaufort is located at the southern tip of South Carolina and is the second-oldest city in the state, after Charleston. Beaufort, South Carolina Source: wikimedia Beaufort, South Carolina Lets explore the best small towns to visit in South Carolina: 1. Whether you’re familiar with the region or new to town, there are dozens of South Carolina trips and hidden gems awaiting your discovery, so grab your bag and check out our recommendations! South Carolina manages to balance sophisticated cities with quaint Southern charm tucked away in small towns. This beautiful state has it all: history from being one of the original 13 colonies, a gorgeous atlantic coastline, and beautiful nature and mountain ranges.
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