12 Perfect Places To Go In South Carolina If You’re Feeling Nostalgic

Explore nostalgic places in South Carolina, including historic general stores, covered bridges, and old-fashioned soda fountains.

It's "Throwback Tuesday," South Carolina. Let's turn back the hands of time and visit some classically nostalgic places in the Palmetto State.

Add these spots to your little black book of places to go in South Carolina when you're feeling nostalgic.

GENERAL STORES

1. Moon Pie General Store - Charleston

This little general store has every flavor or moon pie on the market. They also carry a lot of other nostalgic items.48 N. Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

2. McGills General Store - York

McGill's has been in business since 1888.1598 SC-161, York, SC 29745

3. Lenoir Store and Post Office - Horatio

This historic general store was built in 1869.3240 Horatio-Hagood Rd, Horatio, SC 29062

COVERED BRIDGES

4. Ballenger's Bridge at Willow Creek Conservatory - Landrum

This 20th century covered bridge located within the Willow Creek Conservatory property crosses the Middle Tyger River. 141 Old Ballenger Mill Rd, Landrum, SC 29356

5. Campbell's Covered Bridge - Landrum

Campbell's Covered Bridge was built in 1909 and named for a local grist mill owner, Alexander Lafayette Campbell.171 Campbell Covered Bridge Rd, Landrum, SC 29356

OLD FASHIONED SODA FOUNTAINS

6. Pitt Street Pharmacy - Mount Pleasant

This pharmacy and soda fountain opened in Mount Pleasant's "Old Village" in 1937.111 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

7. Nye's Pharmacy - Conway

Nye's has been open at this location since 1953.1600 10th Ave, Conway, SC 29526

8. Hiott's Pharmacy - Walterboro

The website "lcweekly.com" colorfully describes Hiott Pharmacy in Walterboro as "a working time capsule."373 E Washington St, Walterboro, SC 29488

DRIVE INS & CAFES

9. Thomas Cafe - Georgetown

The doors of this building have been welcoming dining guests since 1929. Thomas Cafe is a 50s style diner.703 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440

10. Whiteford's Giant Burgers - Laurens

Whiteford's has been serving giant burgers in Laurens since 1957.212 Hillcrest Dr, Laurens, SC 29360

11. The Beacon Drive-In - Spartanburg

The Beacon Drive In opened on Thanksgiving Day 1946.255 John B White Sr Blvd, Spartanburg, SC

12. Snocap Drive In - North Augusta

This 50s drive in opened their doors more than 50 years ago.618 West Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841

It's fun to momentarily go back to a simpler time. These spots will help you do that.

Have you been to any of these? With so many nostalgic places in South Carolina we're sure you can add more to the list. Feel free to add them on our Facebook page.

 

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