Travel
Rock on
See why thousands of eager explorers happily spend their leisure time sifting through the dirt and mud of Diamond Hill Mine near Abbeville. Read more
Hit the slopes
Whether you’re into skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing, the hills of Western North Carolina are just one tank away. Read more
Spend the day at Congaree National Park
Boasting the largest old-growth floodplain forest in the country, Congaree National Park offers four-season fun for nature lovers. Read more
A tunnel in time
Head to Oconee County to explore the natural beauty and curious history of Stumphouse Tunnel Park and Issaqueena Falls. Read more
The insider’s guide to Beaufort
Explore the heart of the Lowcountry with recommendations on where to go and what to do from the people who call Beaufort home. Read more
Take a bite out of Greenville
When COVID-19 is over and you want to celebrate with a really great meal, try these eight restaurants that put Greenville on the culinary map. Read more
Mystery at the museum
The game is afoot! Guests are invited to solve a mystery at the S.C. State Museum’s International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. Read more
Keeping it green
Fort Mill’s iconic Anne Springs Close Greenway holds urban sprawl at bay. Read more
History in black and white
Orangeburg photographer Cecil Williams was on the front lines of history documenting the 1960s civil rights movement in South Carolina. Now he’s sharing his story and his powerful black and white images in a new museum. Read more
Photo by John Gillespie
Hooked on hockey
Die-hard fans and up-and-coming players bring a passion for ice hockey to South Carolina. Read more
Telling the Cherokee story
Experience a rich heritage and culture with each exhibit and artifact at Walhalla’s Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina. Read more
Apollo 50: Journey to the Moon
The S.C. State Museum’s latest exhibit highlights the contributions South Carolinians have made in the quest to explore outer space. Read more
Cowpens National Battlefield
Take a walk through history and celebrate the events that turned the tide of the American Revolution at Cowpens National Battlefield. Read more
Stocking up on trout
Take a tour of the Walhalla Fish Hatchery, the DNR facility that keeps Upcountry lakes and rivers stocked with ready-to-catch rainbow, brown and brook trout. Read more
Take a spin through Greenville
See a whole other side of downtown Greenville from atop a Segway self-balancing scooter. Read more
S.C. state parks—always in season
The Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway is the main route to some of South Carolina’s top state parks. Don’t miss out on the four-season fun of camping, hiking, fishing and exploring nature at these treasured places. Read more
The return of Cypress Gardens
It took more than three years to repair the damage from the 2015 floods, but Berkeley County’s popular blackwater swamp is back and better than ever. Read more
Tea-rific Teapot Museum
Make your way to Elloree for a traditional high tea as you explore a fascinating collection of 5,001 teapots. Read more
On top of the world
A new observation platform atop Sassafras Mountain puts South Carolina’s highest peak into beautiful new perspective. Read more
In full bloom
For two spectacular weeks each summer, the dove fields at York County’s Draper Wildlife Management Area explode with acre after acre of giant, yellow sunflowers. Come see it for yourself. Read more
