We love finding hidden and secret spots in the Palmetto State and letting everyone else know about them. Come along with me to discover some of South Carolina’s best kept secrets. These seven hidden places will amaze, entertain and astound you.
- A Walk-behind Waterfall
YouTube/rgstoneinsc Take a hike to one of South Carolina’s rare walk-behind waterfalls and see this marvel for yourself. For a sneak preview watch the video above from YouTube user rgstoneinsc. More info.
- Abandoned Recreation Park
YouTube/adamthewoo In the woods near Lancaster, lay the remains of the abandoned Springs Recreation Park, and a visit here is hauntingly beautiful. In his YouTube video above, AdamTheWoo walks you through this abandoned park. More info.
- Hidden Beach
Flickr/Stacy Brunner Visit one of the emptiest beaches along the Grand Strand and enjoy the pristine South Carolina coastline in a quiet walk along the shore, or explore a beach side trail at this state park. More info.
- Hidden Park
TripAdvisor/lkuraya This South Carolina park has been hiding in plain sight for 50 years. Discover one of the state’s best kept secrets in this upstate city park. More info.
- Hidden Natural Oasis
Columbia CVB This park in the Capital City may by known to locals but to the rest of the state, it’s definitely a hidden oasis just waiting for discovery. From walking trails to biking trails, this park is sure to be among your new favorites! More info.
- Hidden Castle
The Gassaway Mansion This former private residence is very close to downtown Greenville, yet most don’t know it’s even here. It’s now only open to wedding guests or attendees of private partys, so any chance to enter this hidden castle is a dream come true! More info.
- Brand New “Ancient” Landmark
TripAdvisor/Kristin S There’s a little known unique landmark on the rise called Little Peachtree Rock. The reason for its sudden popularity? The “first’ Peachtree Rock topped over. Don’t miss a chance to see the new “Little” Peachtree Rock. More info.
Do you know of other hidden or secret spots in the Palmetto State? We’d love to know about them too in our comments!
YouTube/rgstoneinsc
Take a hike to one of South Carolina’s rare walk-behind waterfalls and see this marvel for yourself. For a sneak preview watch the video above from YouTube user rgstoneinsc. More info.
YouTube/adamthewoo
In the woods near Lancaster, lay the remains of the abandoned Springs Recreation Park, and a visit here is hauntingly beautiful. In his YouTube video above, AdamTheWoo walks you through this abandoned park. More info.
Flickr/Stacy Brunner
Visit one of the emptiest beaches along the Grand Strand and enjoy the pristine South Carolina coastline in a quiet walk along the shore, or explore a beach side trail at this state park. More info.
TripAdvisor/lkuraya
This South Carolina park has been hiding in plain sight for 50 years. Discover one of the state’s best kept secrets in this upstate city park. More info.
Columbia CVB
This park in the Capital City may by known to locals but to the rest of the state, it’s definitely a hidden oasis just waiting for discovery. From walking trails to biking trails, this park is sure to be among your new favorites! More info.
The Gassaway Mansion
This former private residence is very close to downtown Greenville, yet most don’t know it’s even here. It’s now only open to wedding guests or attendees of private partys, so any chance to enter this hidden castle is a dream come true! More info.
TripAdvisor/Kristin S
There’s a little known unique landmark on the rise called Little Peachtree Rock. The reason for its sudden popularity? The “first’ Peachtree Rock topped over. Don’t miss a chance to see the new “Little” Peachtree Rock. More info.
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