Get Outdoors! South Carolina's Best Hiking Trails

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Congaree Swamp, Gadsden, SC

Plenty of quick, easy trails abound at the swamp. Complete with elevated boardwalks, sloughs, and bodies of water, you’ll find more than enough flora and fauna to fill your camera’s…

Plenty of quick, easy trails abound at the swamp. Complete with elevated boardwalks, sloughs, and…

The 10 Best State Parks in South Carolina!

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Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield, SC

For easy hiking trails and waterfall viewing, you’ll want to make this park your first pick. They have trails to suit any hiker’s skills, with plenty of rewarding views along the way.…

For easy hiking trails and waterfall viewing, you’ll want to make this park your first pick.…

The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in South Carolina!

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Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield, SC

Unlike some of the surrounding state parks, admission to Poinsett State Park is free. The folks here take pride in their park, and it shows in their well-maintained mountain biking trails. It’s…

Unlike some of the surrounding state parks, admission to Poinsett State Park is free. The folks…

The 15 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in South Carolina!

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Downtown Sumter, Sumter, SC

Thanks to revitalization efforts, downtown Sumter has become quite the small business shopping destination. You’ll find a fun clothier for boys and men, specialty gift stores, a vintage music…

Thanks to revitalization efforts, downtown Sumter has become quite the small business shopping…

10 Best Spas in South Carolina

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About the Body Day Spa, Sumter, SC

In the small city of Sumter just east of Columbia, About the Body Day Spa is a go-to hotspot for relaxation and revitalization. From massages and facials to waxing anywhere and everywhere, About the…

In the small city of Sumter just east of Columbia, About the Body Day Spa is a go-to hotspot for…

The 12 Best Restaurants in South Carolina!

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Hamptons, Sumter, SC

Though found in a small town, Hamptons is on par with the likes of larger market fare. Menus change with the seasons, depending on what their farmer partners can deliver. They dish out lunch Tuesday…

Though found in a small town, Hamptons is on par with the likes of larger market fare. Menus change…

The 7 Best Karaoke Bars in South Carolina!

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Savannah Break, Sumter, SC

If you’ve never been a stellar singer, it won’t matter here. Savannah Break uses a live version of Auto Tune to help you sound better (your peers will thank them for it). They also keep…

If you’ve never been a stellar singer, it won’t matter here. Savannah Break uses a live…

The 7 Best Doughnut Shops in South Carolina!

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Murray’s Donuts, Sumter, SC

Murray’s Donuts lives up to the hype. These delightful, melt-in-your-mouth rings of sweetness should really be their own food group—nothing else compares.

Murray’s Donuts lives up to the hype. These delightful, melt-in-your-mouth rings of sweetness…

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in South Carolina

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Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, SC

If you’re a fan of the Japanese Iris, you won’t have to travel all the way to Japan to see it. Swan Lake Iris Gardens is named so because of its extensive collection of Japanese Irises.…

If you’re a fan of the Japanese Iris, you won’t have to travel all the way to Japan to…

The 7 Best Places for BIG Food in South Carolina!

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Fire Ant Cafe, Sumter, SC

Located on the USC-Sumter campus, the Fire Ant Cafe knows that no one knows food like a college student. Their Ant Attack burger brings you five juicy beef patties, three slices of American cheese,…

Located on the USC-Sumter campus, the Fire Ant Cafe knows that no one knows food like a college…

About the Body Day Spa, Sumter, SC

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Tios Mexican Cafe, Columbia, SC

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Margaritas in South Carolina!

This Vegan-friendly, Tex-Mex eatery’s shining element is its full service bar with the best margaritas in town. Located just a stone’s throw from campus, this student-centric place has… Read More

Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield, SC

Featured in The 10 Best State Parks in South Carolina!

For easy hiking trails and waterfall viewing, you’ll want to make this park your first pick. They have trails to suit any hiker’s skills, with plenty of rewarding views along the way.… Read More

Metropolis Salon & Dry Bar, Columbia, SC

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in South Carolina

Whatever style you’re craving, a trip here is on par with the salons in NYC. Designed to inspire, the salon itself is fresh, modern, and Instagram worthy. You get the total package, from cuts… Read More

8 Sins Tattoo, Columbia, SC

Featured in The 9 Best Tattoo Parlors in South Carolina!

Having been in business for a decade, 8 Sins Tattoo is doing it right. Fans love how comfortable the shop is and how it puts them at ease before hopping into the chair. The artists here are talented… Read More

Foxfield Bar and Grille, Columbia, SC

Featured in The 7 Best Neighborhood Bars in South Carolina!

Foxfield offers that “backyard bar” look and feel that folks in Columbia just can’t find anywhere else. Live music from local talent fills the air most nights. Their guests speak… Read More

Ray’s Diner, Columbia, SC

Featured in The 9 Best Diners in South Carolina!

No diner experience is complete without a tasty homemade cake topping the counter. Everything they make is created from scratch with love, offering you the true southern diner experience in every… Read More

Inakaya Japanese Restaurant, Columbia, SC

Featured in The 8 Best Spots for Noodles in South Carolina!

You’ll never taste Japanese food the same way again. Part noodle place, part sushi bar, you can get the best of both worlds in a single stop. Dine in or get it to go—either way, you… Read More

Famously Hot New Year, Columbia, SC

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in South Carolina!

It's billed as the state's largest, free New Year's party. Set in Columbia's historic downtown area, there's music and pretty righteous fireworks at midnight. Best of all, there are plenty of hotels… Read More

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