Small Town Beauty in South Carolina

Twenty miles from Augusta, you’ll find the lovely town of Aiken. This is an equestrian community rich in historic charm and tradition.

Enjoy strolling in the Hitchcock Woods, Aiken’s urban forest with trails to explore and horseback riding.

You can try seasonal dishes at Malia’s Restaurant.

Anderson is a beautiful town with an impressive 16-block historic district with boutiques, specialty shops, breweries, and restaurants.

The historic district also includes Carolina Wren Park for recreation and open-air concerts.

It is home to Lake Hartwell, one of the largest recreational lakes in the Southeast.

Beaufort is a lovely town located on the Beaufort River.

Enjoy the Hunting Island State Park with the pines and palmettos of an ancient maritime forest.

The town has a seasonal delicacy, so dine at the Lowcountry Produce and try the tomato pie.

Get to know the Carolina Lowcountry in Bluffton. The beautiful town has elegant homes and a vibrant art scene. Plenty of palmettos everywhere.

Visitors enjoy oysters on the half shell at the Bluffton Oyster Company.

Take a boat trip with May River Excursions.

Clemson is known as the home of Clemson University with a beloved football team. The town is located in the Blue Ridge foothills.

Nature lovers can enjoy hiking to the precipice of Sassafras Mountain.

Visitors also enjoy the South Carolina Botanical Garden.

For ice cream lovers there is the student-run homemade ice cream shop “55 Exchange.

The downtown area of the town of Florence is recognized as a Great American Main Street with its bustling thoroughfare.

Visitors enjoy the city’s trail system in Florence Veterans Park

Enjoy the seaside village of Folly Beach. Visitors enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, pristine shoreline, and bustling local dive bars.

Visitors like to visit the Morris Island Lighthouse.

The Hammock Coast of South Carolina consists of six towns between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. Located right in the middle is Georgetown, which calls itself "the little town you've been looking for." There are lovely old homes and large ancient live oaks. Visitors enjoy the downtown shops and galleries.

The town of Landrum offers antique shops with brick storefronts dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The restored train depot offers a look into the town’s history.

Have some delicious American fare at The Hare & Hound Pub.

This is South Carolina’s horse country, so enjoy exploring the surrounding foothills with rolling horse pastures and white farm fences.

Explore Hilton Head Island, or simply Hilton Head. Here you’ll find gated communities.

See the impressive Harbour Town Lighthouse

The island is surrounded by wildlife such as dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and manatees.

Enjoy the Disney Vacation Club Resort

McClellanville is a rural fishing town. Visitors enjoy the original artwork from the artist community with gallery space on Pinckney Street.

In the summer, the Lowcountry Shrimp Festival is a must in May with food, music, and vendors.

A town attraction is the Deerhead Oak, a legendary live oak tree more than 1,000 years old.

Visitors enjoy kayaking and eco-tours at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

Located in the southern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is Travelers Rest. The town has historic charm with shopping and dining. Surrounding the town, there are outdoor adventures to be had.

Enjoy the Swamp Rabbit Trail

In 1849 the town of Walhalla was established on land purchased by German settlers. The name of the town is the German form of Valhalla, a heavenly hall of slain warriors in Norse mythology. The town is in a lovely setting at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

See the lovely waterfall nearby Issaqueena Falls.