Any time of year a treetop adventure is a fun way to spend the day. During the summer months, an adventure in the trees means you know you’ll be in the shade and out of the hot sun. We’ve rounded up nine treetop adventures in this list of unique things to do in South Carolina. In every case, there’s a link offering a more in depth article about each one. Take a look:
- Canopy Walk
Facebook/Environmental Discovery Center The Canopy Walk at Lynches River County Park takes you up into the treetops for a daring trek across swinging bridges and stationary platforms. It’s a thrill - if you have the stomach for it. Learn more at this link.
- Tree Tunnels
Flickr/carlfbagge Who doesn’t love a good tree tunnel? Seriously. In the full article (link below) we look at nine of these beauties scattered throughout the state. You’re sure to love walking or driving through these enchanting spots. Learn more at this link.
- Zip The Zoo
YouTube/theriverbankszoo Add a thrilling adventure to your Riverbanks Zoo experience and soar high above it all on this zipline canopy tour. During certain times of the year you can even take this tour at night on the Moonlit version. Yes! Sign me up. Learn more at this link.
- Romantic Treehouse
Facebook/Bolt Farm Luxury Romantic Retreat & Treehouse Wow. Put this one on your romantic weekend getaway bucket list and then make as reservation asap. It books up well in advance. Luxury and treehouse are two words I wouldn’t ordinarily put in the same sentence, but just wait until you see the photos of this place! Learn more at this link.
- South Carolina’s Own Middle Earth
Yelp/April G Fancy a trip to Tolkien’s Middle Earth? You won’t have to travel outside the state to get there. South Carolina’s own Middle Earth is located at this state park in the Upstate and you’re going to positively love it. Learn more at this link.
- Tree Tunnel Enroute to Botany Bay Heritage Preserve
TripAdvisor/TreadingGrain One of the state’s most photographed tree tunnels is enroute to Botany Bay Heritage Preserve. The beach at Botany Bay is still inaccessable due to damage to the footbridge, but the word is it may be restored by the end of July. Until then, this road still leads to someplace very spectacular. Learn more at this link.
- Treetop Adventure Park
TripAdvisor/management Balance, zip, slide and even crawl your way - if you want - through this challenging course through the treetops of an adventure park like no other you’ve ever seen. This family-friendly activity is the perfect way to spend a summer day in the shade. Learn more at this link.
- Mountain Restaurant in the Forest
Facebook/Mountain Rest Cafe & MRC Scoops Ice Cream Head to the mountains and the Sumter National Forest for a bite to eat at this iconic highway landmark in Mountain Rest, South Carolina. After, walk off those calories by chasing all the nearby waterfalls. Learn more at this link.
- Remote Treehouse Retreat (by way of water only)
Yelp/Susan P Paddle down the Edisto River to your very own rustic treehouse retreat on one of the longest black rivers in the country. This is a primitive glamping experience you’ll never forget Learn more at this link.
Finding a nice, fun and possibly relaxing spot in the shade sounds like a terrific way to spend the day. But if you’d rather spend the day working on your tan, then this lake in South Carolina is perfect for a Summer day.
Facebook/Environmental Discovery Center
The Canopy Walk at Lynches River County Park takes you up into the treetops for a daring trek across swinging bridges and stationary platforms. It’s a thrill - if you have the stomach for it. Learn more at this link.
Flickr/carlfbagge
Who doesn’t love a good tree tunnel? Seriously. In the full article (link below) we look at nine of these beauties scattered throughout the state. You’re sure to love walking or driving through these enchanting spots. Learn more at this link.
YouTube/theriverbankszoo
Add a thrilling adventure to your Riverbanks Zoo experience and soar high above it all on this zipline canopy tour. During certain times of the year you can even take this tour at night on the Moonlit version. Yes! Sign me up. Learn more at this link.
Facebook/Bolt Farm Luxury Romantic Retreat & Treehouse
Wow. Put this one on your romantic weekend getaway bucket list and then make as reservation asap. It books up well in advance. Luxury and treehouse are two words I wouldn’t ordinarily put in the same sentence, but just wait until you see the photos of this place! Learn more at this link.
Yelp/April G
Fancy a trip to Tolkien’s Middle Earth? You won’t have to travel outside the state to get there. South Carolina’s own Middle Earth is located at this state park in the Upstate and you’re going to positively love it. Learn more at this link.
TripAdvisor/TreadingGrain
One of the state’s most photographed tree tunnels is enroute to Botany Bay Heritage Preserve. The beach at Botany Bay is still inaccessable due to damage to the footbridge, but the word is it may be restored by the end of July. Until then, this road still leads to someplace very spectacular. Learn more at this link.
TripAdvisor/management
Balance, zip, slide and even crawl your way - if you want - through this challenging course through the treetops of an adventure park like no other you’ve ever seen. This family-friendly activity is the perfect way to spend a summer day in the shade. Learn more at this link.
Facebook/Mountain Rest Cafe & MRC Scoops Ice Cream
Head to the mountains and the Sumter National Forest for a bite to eat at this iconic highway landmark in Mountain Rest, South Carolina. After, walk off those calories by chasing all the nearby waterfalls. Learn more at this link.
Yelp/Susan P
Paddle down the Edisto River to your very own rustic treehouse retreat on one of the longest black rivers in the country. This is a primitive glamping experience you’ll never forget Learn more at this link.
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