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Tourist info: South Carolina Tourism,
OLINA
PO Box 815. Bromley, Kent, BR1 9WS.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Tel: 020 8460 8693
Tel: 0800 783 1172 (Brochure Line)
the palmetto state
Fax: 020 8466 9205
SOUTH C
Email:
southcarolina@ttmworld.co.uk
Web:
www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com
and kayaking. The beaches are wide
Land Area: 31,113 square miles
and sandy, perfect for sunbathing, fam-
Population: 3,500,000
ily games or perhaps an evening stroll.
Columbia, the State’s capital and
State Capital: Columbia
largest city, offers a cultural experience Largest City: Columbia
with museums, art galleries and the
Local Time: EST - 5 hours behind the
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. The city UK. Daylight Savings Time is observed.
makes an ideal stop off on a drive from
Climate: Short mild winters with long
the coastal resorts to the foothills of the
warm summers. Moderate rainfall through-
Blue Ridge Mountains.
out the year. Spring and autumn provide
The Upstate region offers magnifi- sunshine without the humidity, and beaches
cent views and plenty of adventure are busy from April to October.
with white water rafting on the
National Parks: Fort Sumter National
Chattooga National Wild & Scenic Monument, King’s Mountain National
River. Mountain biking, hiking and Military Park, Congaree Swamp National
horse riding are also popular, especially Monument, Charles Pinckney National
in the autumn when the leaves change
Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield,
from lush greens to a stunning array of
Fort Moultrie National Historic Site, Ninety
rich colours.
Six National Historic Site.
South Carolina is perfect for a fly drive
holiday, offering plenty of scenic by-ways
that meander through the State. Stop off tional way, sample fresh crab cakes,
at some of the beautiful gardens includ- shrimp and grits, hush puppies and
South Carolina offers miles of long, Island, which offers a new luxury, ing the Swan Iris Gardens at Sumter and boiled peanuts all washed down with
wide sandy beaches, sparkling lakes beachfront resort, The Sanctuary and Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach. some sweet iced tea. Spend a night in an
and slow winding rivers, breathtaking famous championship golf courses. Towns such as Beaufort, Aiken, old inn or bed & breakfast off the beaten
scenic vistas and thundering waterfalls, The Myrtle Beach area or "Grand Florence, Greenville and Abbeville are track. South Carolina has some beautiful
majestic cities, vibrant coastal resorts Strand" boasts sixty miles of sandy just waiting to be discovered. Taste old hotels, full of history and offering a
and friendly small towns. Over 200 beach. It is ideal for families offering authentic barbecue, cooked the tradi- taste of famous Southern hospitality.
days of sunshine each year provide an exciting shows, theme parks and water
ideal climate for many holiday activities; parks, crazy golf, water-sports, outlet
whether relaxing on the beach, playing shopping and fine restaurants serving
golf, sightseeing, shopping or trying incredible fresh seafood. For golfers,
white water rafting for the first time. the area is world famous, boasting over
Charleston, founded in 1670 is a 125 golf courses. Many of these boast
contemporary city with old world design influence from such golfing
charm. Narrow streets are lined with greats as Nicklaus, Palmer, Jones and
grand colonial houses and stunning gar- others. The variety of courses is unsur-
dens, and the magnificent mansions of passed from open links-style courses to
"The Battery" look out onto Fort marsh courses with stunning views
Sumter, site of the first shots of the Civil across the saltwater inlets.
War. The historic district in Charleston Hilton Head Island is a quiet resort
is a delight to stroll through and is full of island to the south of Charleston. It is
boutique shops, art galleries, muse- perfect for those looking to escape it all
ums, cafes and restaurants. Meanwhile and relax, offering a choice of luxury
some of the South’s most beautiful hotels and spacious private villas. The
plantation homes and gardens are just a twelve-mile long island boasts world-
Look out for...
short drive away. For beaches and class golf courses and tennis courts for
relaxation head to nearby Kiawah sports enthusiasts, cycling, horse riding
Former undisputed world heavyweight
boxing champion Joe Frazier, pioneer of
Twist Chubby Checker and civil rights
activist Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Strange but true...
South Carolina produces more ‘ready to
market’ peaches than all the other
Southern States combined.
If you only see one
thing...
Take a horse and carriage ride around the
beautiful colonial buildings of historic
Charleston.
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