Posted in South Carolina Day Trips June 16, 2022 by Robin Jarvis

12 Out Of This World Summer Day Trips To Take In South Carolina

When the summer season rolls around every year, South Carolinians just couldn’t be happier! In spite of the high temps and humidity during this time of the year, we have ample attractions that will help cool you down. So, gas up the car and get ready for 12 of the best day trips in South Carolina that’ll fill your summer with fun.

1. Visit South Carolina's unique aqua park.

2. Head to an iconic mountainside cafe for lunch and then some waterfall chasing.

3. Visit an underwater ghost town in South Carolina's largest lake.

4. Head to the most laid back beach in South Carolina.

5. Take a ride down a natural waterslide.

7. Take a ferry to a top secret beach you can only get to by boat.

8. Explore our state's volcanic and revolutionary war history.

9. Gas up the car and head to South Carolina's most naturally beautiful town.

10. Take the ferry to an island town that's unlike any other in the state.

12. Cool off in the clearest, most pristine lake in South Carolina.

There’s so much to see and do in South Carolina you’ll never run out of options.

If you love exploring the outdoors, then you’ll love this epic abandoned railroad hike in the Palmetto State.

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Address: Shark Wake Park 843, 150 Citizens Cir, Little River, SC 29566, USA

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Address: Long Shoals Roadside Park, Scenic Hwy 11, Pickens, SC 29671, USA

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Address: Boneyard Beach, Bull Island, SC 29429, USA

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Address: Lake Jocassee Road, Lake Jocassee Rd, South Carolina 29676, USA

Address: Johns Island, South Carolina 29455, USA

Address: Kings Mountain National Military Park, 2625 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702, USA

Address: Mountain Rest Cafe LLC, 7057 Highlands Hwy, Mountain Rest, SC 29664, USA

Address: Lake Marion, South Carolina, USA

Address: Daufuskie Island, SC 29915, USA

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Best day trips in South Carolina

June 21, 2022

Lysa Allman-Baldwin

I’m looking for unique things to do around Charleston.

You’re in luck because there are tons of unique things to do around Charleston! One of our favorites is venturing out to the Fort Sumter National Monument in the Charleston Harbor. It is named after Thomas Sumter, a militia leader, and shares the deep history of the Civil War and the fort’s role in defense of opposing forces in the area.

Are there any museums on Hilton Head Island?

Yes! One of the most popular museums in the state, the Coastal Discovery Museum , is located here. Its unique in that it is a multifaceted indoor/outdoor attraction, so guests get a taste of a variety of exhibits and spaces spread out over a wide area. And be sure to wander through the butterfly enclosure, one of the most relaxing and beautiful features there.

Can you suggest a romantic getaway in South Carolina?

Aaaah, love is in the air! South Carolina is such a beautiful state that you’d be hard-pressed NOT to find an area in which you wouldn’t fall in love. And there are numerous romantic accommodation options dotted all over The Palmetto State to help get you in the groove. One of them is the Red Horse Inn near the city of Landrum. The cottages here are so charming and inviting, and the mountain views from just about anywhere on the property are spectacular. There’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy a fantastic romantic getaway here.

I heard that South Carolina has a lot of haunted history. Where can I learn more about that?

You heard correctly. South Carolina has lots of haunted history and spooky places to visit. If you are up for a creepy drive—day or night—that would definitely be found on St. Helena Island. The island, located between Beaufort and Hunting Island, is the home of Lands End Road. Meandering for approximately eight miles, the road highlights a mausoleum, cemetery, and ominous-looking moss-draped trees that the locals say ghosts are known to frequent. Visit at your own risk!