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 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…

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 9 Best Places for Crab in South Carolina!

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The Oyster Bar, Columbia, SC

The main specialty here is, of course, oysters, but the crab legs are not to be outshined! Here you can get Alaskan snow crab legs every night of the week, much to the delight of their local…

The main specialty here is, of course, oysters, but the crab legs are not to be outshined! Here you…

Hamptons, Sumter, SC

Featured in The 12 Best Restaurants in South Carolina!

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

The Oyster Bar, Columbia, SC

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

The main specialty here is, of course, oysters, but the crab legs are not to be outshined! Here you can get Alaskan snow crab legs every night of the week, much to the delight of their local… Read More

Congaree Swamp, Gadsden, SC

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in South Carolina!

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… Read More

Studio Cellar, Columbia, SC

Featured in The 6 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in South Carolina!

Get ready to “Pour Your Art Out” Studio Cellar offers painting classes, freestyle paint, and painting parties for all types of creative skill levels. Schedule a spot in one of their… Read More

Duke’s Pad Thai, Cayce, SC

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in South Carolina!

Great pad Thai really hits the spot sometimes, but that’s not all that is up for grabs at Duke’s Pad Thai. This popular Cayce restaurant has a full Thai menu from street food delicacies… Read More

Tin Roof, Columbia, SC

Featured in The 9 Best Bars in South Carolina!

For those who crave a little music with their cocktails, head to Tin Roof in the Vista, just a few minutes’ walk from the University of South Carolina campus. It’s become a sort of… Read More

Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, SC

Featured in 10 Best Rainy Day Activities in South Carolina!

By bringing together works of art from around the globe and around the corner, the Columbia Museum of Art sparks powerful connections. Spend some time appreciating the fine details and techniques… Read More

Vinnie’s Pizza & Frozen Yogurt Cafe, Columbia, SC

Featured in 10 Best Frozen Yogurt Places in South Carolina!

At Vinnie's, you can have it all. They offer up soft-serve frozen yogurt, and of course pizza. The perfect place to grab a snack and satisfy all your cravings. Read More

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