South Carolina is full of captivating charm. Leave her for even a weekend and you’re likely to find yourself yearning for home. Somehow the sky seems a little more blue in the Palmetto State. South Carolina’s seductive that way. She’s enchanting and always calling you back no matter how long you’re away. Here are some places and events in South Carolina that maybe you didn’t know about. But once you do, maybe you’ll add them to your list of (enchanting) places that call out to you when you’re yearning for home.
- Brookgreen Gardens - Murrells Inlet, SC
Rain0975/Flickr Located just off Coastal Hwy 17 in Murrells Inlet, SC, Brookgreen Gardens was the country’s first sculpture garden. Roam freely among the garden and outdoor sculptures and then check out the petting zoo.
- Station 12 beach access - Sullivan’s Island, SC
Paul Arrington/Flickr The beach access to get to this spot is a bit of a secret unless you’re a local. “How do I get there?” you ask. Take Middle Street to Station 12 and turn left immediately past the fort. Note: heavy currents make swimming on this part of the beach somewhat risky.
- Glendale Shoals
jason williamson/Flickr You’ll definitely want to bring the camera on this adventure. Glendale Shoals is just outside of Spartanburg at the site of the old Glendale Mill on Lawson’s Fork Creek.
- The annual Balloons Over Anderson Festival - Anderson, SC
Balloons Over Anderson Watch the balloons inflate and then lift off up to five times over the course of this weekend festival in Anderson. Oh, and if you play your cards right you may be able to get a ride in one of them…
- Lake Oolenoy at Table Rock State Park
David Ellis/Flickr One of my favorite roads, scenic Highway 11 in the Upstate, crosses over the northern part of this 67-acre lake. Hiking trails here offer endless opportunities to find yourself a view just like this one at Lake Oolenoy.
- Historic Georgetown, SC
georgetown-sc.com/Coastal Guide The word “enchanting” seems to fall short in describing this perfect seaside town in South Carolina. Am I “enchanted” when I visit Georgetown? Yes, but I’m also enamored with its charm and how very real it feels.
- A carriage ride in Charleston’s Historic District
Palmetto Carriage - Charleston Enchanting and romantic!
- Annual Blessing of the Hounds in Aiken, SC
Frank DiBona/Flickr This annual event is a tradition in Aiken and is held in Hitchcock Woods on Thanksgiving Day (weather permitting).
- Biking in Sumter National Forest
SirBikesALot.com This photo was taken in the North Augusta, SC area.
- Mepkin Abbey - Moncks Corner, SC
Erin Brierley/Flickr The community of Roman Catholic Monks at Mepkin Abbey is just outside of Charleston in Moncks Corner. For a small fee you can tour the beautiful gardens Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 - 3:00.
- Peach blossoms in Aiken County, South Carolina
Kevin Trotman/Flickr This looks….like a fairytale.
- The Town of Cheraw, SC
Town of Cheraw Also known as “The Prettiest Town In Dixie,” Cheraw is filled with tree-lined streets and smiling residents.
- Liberty Bridge - Greenville, SC
Rosales & Partners via Wikimedia Commons The focal point for Greenville’s Falls Creek Park, the Liberty Bridge is off the “enchantment” charts!
Did you know about any of these? What other enchanting places can you think of ? Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments.
Rain0975/Flickr
Located just off Coastal Hwy 17 in Murrells Inlet, SC, Brookgreen Gardens was the country’s first sculpture garden. Roam freely among the garden and outdoor sculptures and then check out the petting zoo.
Paul Arrington/Flickr
The beach access to get to this spot is a bit of a secret unless you’re a local. “How do I get there?” you ask. Take Middle Street to Station 12 and turn left immediately past the fort. Note: heavy currents make swimming on this part of the beach somewhat risky.
jason williamson/Flickr
You’ll definitely want to bring the camera on this adventure. Glendale Shoals is just outside of Spartanburg at the site of the old Glendale Mill on Lawson’s Fork Creek.
Balloons Over Anderson
Watch the balloons inflate and then lift off up to five times over the course of this weekend festival in Anderson. Oh, and if you play your cards right you may be able to get a ride in one of them…
David Ellis/Flickr
One of my favorite roads, scenic Highway 11 in the Upstate, crosses over the northern part of this 67-acre lake. Hiking trails here offer endless opportunities to find yourself a view just like this one at Lake Oolenoy.
georgetown-sc.com/Coastal Guide
The word “enchanting” seems to fall short in describing this perfect seaside town in South Carolina. Am I “enchanted” when I visit Georgetown? Yes, but I’m also enamored with its charm and how very real it feels.
Palmetto Carriage - Charleston
Enchanting and romantic!
Frank DiBona/Flickr
This annual event is a tradition in Aiken and is held in Hitchcock Woods on Thanksgiving Day (weather permitting).
SirBikesALot.com
This photo was taken in the North Augusta, SC area.
Erin Brierley/Flickr
The community of Roman Catholic Monks at Mepkin Abbey is just outside of Charleston in Moncks Corner. For a small fee you can tour the beautiful gardens Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 - 3:00.
Kevin Trotman/Flickr
This looks….like a fairytale.
Town of Cheraw
Also known as “The Prettiest Town In Dixie,” Cheraw is filled with tree-lined streets and smiling residents.
Rosales & Partners via Wikimedia Commons
The focal point for Greenville’s Falls Creek Park, the Liberty Bridge is off the “enchantment” charts!
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