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Darius Rucker’s Favorite South Carolina Adventures

It’s no secret that three-time Grammy Award winner Darius Rucker loves his home state of South Carolina. Rucker celebrates the Palmetto State throughout his music. From where to play your next round of golf to can’t-miss restaurants across the state, Rucker shares some of his favorite South Carolina adventures that should be on your bucket list.

Create the Ultimate South Carolina Experience

From a back-to-nature beach trip to a road trip through the stunning landscape of the Upstate, find an itinerary to inspire your next adventure.

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Come See Why Darius Rucker Loves South Carolina

From the mountains to the Midlands to the ocean, Rucker’s South Carolina is waiting to be explored. Get inspired for your next Palmetto State adventure with these fun trip ideas.

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Tubing on an SC River is the Perfect Way to Escape the Summer Heat

From the cool waters of the Upstate’s Upper Saluda to the Lowcountry’s blackwater Edisto, river tubing offers fun times in South Carolina.

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Fill Your Summer with Family Adventures Across South Carolina
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See Thousands of Purple Martins Fill the Sky Over Lake Murray

Each summer, the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins swoop and dive, giving spectators a rare look at one of nature’s true phenomena.

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Enjoy Dinner with a View in Historic Georgetown

Georgetown has a multitude of waterfront dining options that will satisfy your appetite for mouth-watering cuisine and your desire for a spectacular view.

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Greenville Offers a Wide Variety of Family Attractions

From a minor league baseball game to the Greenville Zoo to one of America’s top children’s museums, Greenville has something fun for everyone in the family.

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Highlights

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Tee Off at Some of South Carolina’s Historic Golf Courses

Take a trip into golf’s past while playing some of the Palmetto State’s oldest golf courses.

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Barbecue Worth Traveling For

Discover how South Carolina’s pitmasters are carrying on the time-honored tradition of cooking pork “slow and low,” a method that keeps visitors coming back for seconds.

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Sea to Table

Experience Fresh Seafood and Timeless Traditions

Immerse yourself in a way of life steeped with tradition as you discover the unique experiences waiting for you along South Carolina’s scenic coast.

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From quaint seaside towns to hidden fishing villages, there’s a coastal South Carolina town with your name on it.

Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation on the Coast

Events

Brew at the Zoo

Aug
06
Event
Midlands

Tap into this sell-out event that supports wildlife and wild places with samples of cold, frothy bee...

Ed Brown's Championship Rodeo

Aug
06 to 07
Event
Mountains

Watch bareback riding, saddle bronco riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing, bul...

SC Women's Open & Pro Am

Aug
12 to 15
Event
Midlands

2021 South Carolina Women's Open Golf Championship & Pro Am. Cobblestone Park Golf Club. August 12-1...

Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo

Aug
27 to 28
Event
Midlands

Thousands of rodeo lovers travel to Edgefield for the annual Sandy Oaks Rodeo. This family-friendly ...
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