Winter in the Palmetto State can bring a variety of weather conditions ranging from freezing temps to balmy, sunny days. If this up-and-down winter weather has you feeling like a shut-in, consider the following 11 excursions as solutions to wintertime blues.

1. Pan for gold — after you explore this old gold mine.
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Head over to McCormick, a town built on top of a rich gold vein in South Carolina. This gold mine is the only one available for tours in the state. Find out more in this article.
2. Head to Columbia to check out the world's largest fire hydrant.
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This super-sized hydrant is four stories high and weighs 675,000 pounds. See it in person to get the real effects. Find out more in this article.
3. Express your devotion to all things purple, by heading to the one and only place (probably on the planet) where EVERYTHING is purple.
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This one-of-a-kind store along the Grand Strand is worthy of a day trip! Find out why in this article.
4. Take a ride on the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway (SC-11) and stop at Aunt Sue's.
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This honky-tonk roadside attraction is a can't-miss on one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the state. Find out more about Aunt Sue's in this article.
5. Spend the day in a tiny town that has so much to do...
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you will have trouble prioritizing! Find out more in this article
6. Take a ride on a mini-railway.
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Discover a charming little park in the Palmetto State with a train for all to ride! You'll have to wait 'til March for them to open again, but the wait is worth it! Find out more in this article.
7. Eat like a tourist.
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Why not? Especially when this seafood delight has SO MUCH VARIETY to choose from! Find out more in this article.
8. Hit up this underwater tunnel to look at the bellies of sharks.
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The aquarium is always a great place to spend a cold wintry day. Find out more in this article.
9. Check out South Carolina's most haunted grave.
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The legendary tales that surround this grave marker are a little creepy and a little romantic. Find out more in this article.
10. Explore an old abandoned canal that has been turned into a state park.
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The ruins of this old canal are the focal point of this park along the Catawba River. Find out more in this article.
11. Spend the day in one of the South's most up and coming cities.
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Take a drive to the Upstate city to discover just what all the hullabaloo is surrounding this city. Find out more in this article.

Think you’ve done all these is to do in the winter in South Carolina? Check out the above suggestions for even more fun!

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