10 Things You Must Do In South Carolina On A Hot, Summer Day
By Gwen Tennille|Published July 29, 2015
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Gwen Tennille
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Gwen is an author, artist, illustrator, graphic designer, mother, wife, and part-time super hero. She loves to tackle her dreams head on and takes life by storm. Coffee is her best friend and a good book cannot be beat! When does she have the time, you ask? Well...do you really need that much sleep?
You look outside and the sun is shining so brilliantly, the sky is clear and blue and you can’t wait to get out there and enjoy it all. You hum to yourself as you get dressed, get all your gear ready for the day, and then you step outside and you’re hit full face with what feels like the burning breath of a dragon. Immediately your hair falls flat, your clothes stick to your skin, and you start to feel drips of sweat falling to your shoulders all the while the sun feels as if it is baking your skin as if you were a broiling ham.
Yes, we have all been there. South Carolina summers can be harsh to say the least. Sweltering is a nice word to use for the weather. So, I have put together 10 things that may take a bit of the sting out of that hot summer day when you want to get out of the house, but you don’t want to end up as fried bacon.
If you want to continue to bake in the summer sun why not do it while eating something cool? And, South Carolina has loads of ice cream parlors to choose from, some of which even serve gourmet flavors!
Targeted for children who are 12 and under, this is a GREAT place to go and get out of the blistering sun. There are loads of hands-on activities and you could spend hours in there.
It's the largest children's museum in the Southeast. There are over 350 hands-on activities for children. So it definitely will keep you and your little ones busy for a while and out of the sweltering heat.
Many people say the air is different on the coast as if there is less humidity. Must be all that water. Still, if you decide to do this on the hottest of summer days don't forget your sunblock and an umbrella.
With over 400+ museums here in South Carolina, I'm sure you can find a few near you that will keep you out of the house, and some place cool. And, you get to learn neat facts as well as see the most amazing exhibits ever!
9. Visit one of our many charming towns and do some antique shopping.
For every town, I'm sure you can find at least one or two antique shops and more than a handful of specialty boutiques. It's always so much fun to go from shop to shop and look at all the unique pieces they have in inventory.
There are many here in South Carolina and who doesn't love to shop? Even if you're just window shopping, a mall or outlet is a really cool (no pun intended) way to get out of the sun for a few hours.
We all can’t wait for summer to get here after the cold and dreariness of winter, but sometimes summer can be too hot to handle. These are a few ways to beat the heat and still get out of the house. Do you have a favorite way to stay cool during those unbearable summer days? Tell us in the comments below!
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