Backroads

For a truly memorable American vacation experience, tour the historic backroads and scenic highways of South Carolina. Travel down ancient Cherokee Indian trails; relive the nation’s Colonial past; hike along forested trails and scenic mountain lakes; shop, rest and play in historic towns and villages. Bring your camera.

South Carolina Driving Tours

Since 1670 travelers have followed the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor from the Appalachian foothills to the romantic port city of Charleston. 
  • Take the Discovery Route from romantic Charleston to mountain mill towns and visit 30 unique South Carolina destinations.
  • Travel the Nature Route of the historic Corridor where unspoiled beauty and natural wonders greets you every mile of the way.

South Carolina Scenic Highways

South Carolina’s rich history and natural beauty welcome you on the three scenic highways of the Palmetto State - each featuring its own unique character and charm. 
 
Explore the story of the South on this historic Colonial road that leads to Old South plantations, churches, and National Historic landmarks.
 
Follow an ancient Cherokee path to scenic destinations and historic villages.
 
Picturesque towns, historic adventures and outdoor excitement await you on the Savannah River Scenic Byway.
 
 
Explore the backroads of South Carolina's lowcountry
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sand lanes, underneath majestic live oaks wearing green sleeves of resurrection ferns and cuffs of Spanish moss, form passageways to the past.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Southern Living shows you the backroads of South Carolina's lowcountry, between Charleston and Beaufort.