South Carolina is the smallest among the Southern States, but it does have a great number of landscapes. In an area of 82.965 km2 this state includes white sandy beaches that stretch for miles, many of which include recreational facilities such as the paradise like resort area of Myrtle Beach. The subtropical islands on the coastal zones such as Hilton Head or Edisto also offer excellent golf courses, restaurants, shops, an animated nightlife and other amenities. The impressive peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, shared with her state sister North Carolina, boast a variety of waterfalls, rapids, lakes and rivers. These areas are popular for camping, fishing, hunting, boating, canoeing and other outdoor fun. ...more

South Carolina is the smallest among the Southern States, but it does have a great number of landscapes. In an area of 82.965 km2 this state includes white sandy beaches that stretch for miles, many of which include recreational facilities such as the paradise like resort area of Myrtle Beach. The subtropical islands on the coastal zones such as Hilton Head or Edisto also offer excellent golf courses, restaurants, shops, an animated nightlife and other amenities. The impressive peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, shared with her state sister North Carolina, boast a variety of waterfalls, rapids, lakes and rivers. These areas are popular for camping, fishing, hunting, boating, canoeing and other outdoor fun.
Columbia, it’s the state capital, is a commercial and industrial city with many interesting places to visit such as the Columbia Museum of Art, the State House, the Governor’s Mansion, the Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden.

Charleston is one of the most important cities in South Carolina it is located roughly at the mid-point of South Carolina's coastline, and is full of great places to visit. One in particular that everyone loves to view is The Old Exchange and Customs House in downtown Charleston, which is considered to be one of the major colonial buildings in U.S. Every year thousands come for the Wildlife Exposition in February, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the women’s Family Circle Cup tennis tournament in the spring, and the Spoleto Festival in May and June.

The Historic sites of the Old South have been carefully preserved and draw many sightseers. Two sites with similar attractions that are located near Charleston are: the Boone Hall Plantation, including the original slave quarters, formal gardens and famous drive bordered by trees planted in 1743, and the Middleton Place Gardens, House and Plantation Stable yards.

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