Posted in South Carolina
July 19, 2015
Here Are The 10 Best Kept Secrets In South Carolina
Despite what you know about South Carolina there are some things that you don’t know. I have to tell you the locals around these places are keeping quite the secret and are pretty good at it too. Now, they may be sore about me sharing these places, but they are absolutely wonderful places and I think you are going to agree with me! Here are 10 of the best kept secrets that the locals are keeping in South Carolina.
It's a beautiful historic town that blends in some hip artsy vibe. So, don't just pass through on your way to Hilton Head. Stop and find a whole new place to visit.
USS Yorktown, Folly Beach, which is fondly called "Edge of America", features amazing restaurants, and wonderful places to explore for the entire family.
Wrapped snug between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, you will find Pawleys Island. The beach here is the secret. It's rarely crowded and gorgeous. I also have to say that it has wonderful restaurants and shopping.
This is a cozy little eatery that is serving lowcountry food with French flare. The locals rave over it and you will too!
Definitely a place for the whole family to explore. They feature over 60,000 acres of South Carolina wilderness.
Okay, I know all of you are familiar with these yogurt shops popping up that offer tons of flavors and toppings with pricing by the weight. Well, Barking Fish is kind of like that, in that the pricing is the same, however, they offer ALL NATURAL yogurt. You will find no artificial stuff in here. And they also have vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, and lactose intolerant friendly options. I haven't seen one of these places in my neck of the woods, but they certainly are worth a drive!
The best kept secret for the locals in a high-traffic tourist spot. If you aren't looking for it then you'll never find it. They are just a door between Gilroy's Pizza and Pita Pit. They serve the best drinks and some quite delicious foods as well.
It's a popular fishing spot for the those who know about it. This place has quite the history besides the fish. Francis Marion and his men used Snow Island during the Revolutionary War for a base camp for four months earning him his name, "Swamp Fox". Snow Lake/Snow Island is on the National Historic Register.
Fall Creek Falls is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness area. There is 11,000 acres of land with sights like these (WOW) for you to see, plus the colors of autumn.
Paris Mountain-Brissy Ridge, SC is known as one of Greenville's wonderful assets. There are over 15 miles of hiking trails here and in the Fall you can see gorgeous views of the mountains as well as the spectacular changing of the leaves.
Nine Times Preserve in Pickens County is a very new place. It has only been opened since 2012, but is a wonderful place for hikers who are just beginning. Over 110 different birds have been seen in this area. It is great for the entire family.
Chau Ram County Park In Oconee County is a secret to not only outsiders, but surprisingly some of the locals as well! The waterfalls alone are worth the hiking, but in the Fall everything just becomes much more vibrant!
It's a small town, but it boasts huge culture! It is also known to have the largest main street! There are quaint shops to visit and after you work up an appetite you can get the best food at the Dixie Drive. This is sure to fill you up so you can stick around for a drive-in movie later at the Auto Drive In.
Secrets like these are meant to be told! South Carolina has the most spectacular places to visit. The best thing about each and every one of these is that they are family friendly. I always try to find places like this because it’s so much more fun when you can share it with your children.
