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South Carolina is the perfect vacation destination for every family. Plan your Palmetto State adventure today.
The Palmetto State's culinary scene is famous for quality and originality, from unique Gullah cuisine to our thriving farm-to-table movement.
South Carolina accommodations are famous for their beauty and Southern charm.
Surrounded by scenic, rolling hills and untamed forest, this rural community is an outdoor recreational paradise.
Wooded trails, winding creeks and rolling countryside where fruit orchards thrive provide a stunning backdrop for a wide array of recreational activities.
From Chattooga Belle Farm’s one-of-a-kind lodging options to a luxury mountain cabin and primitive creekside campsites, you’ll find plenty of cozy lodging options in Long Creek.
Known for whitewater rafting trips on the Chattooga River, Wildwater Outfitters also offers a zip line excursion through nine acres of forest.
With 18 unique campsites and nine cozy lodge rooms, this 34-acre retreat makes the perfect base camp for your outdoor adventure.
Enjoy a day on the tranquil water of Lake Tugaloo, a four-mile-long lake surrounded by Sumter and Chattahoochee National Forests.
A working farm and distillery, Chattooga Belle Farm offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including a hiking trail, seasonal hayrides and U-pick fruit tree opportunities.
Embark on a whitewater adventure ride along 26 miles of the best and most challenging white water in the region.
This scenic overlook will give you a front row seat to Chattooga River’s infamous Blue Sluice, a Class Five rapid.
Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River as you hike along this rugged 15.5-mile path.
This family-friendly mile hike will take you to two picturesque cascades tucked away in the pristine wilderness of the Upstate's Chattooga River Gorge.
At the bottom of this spectacular rapid, the rushing water fills a cool mountain pool, providing hikers with a quiet spot to cool off and enjoy the mountain views.
With thousands of National Forest land and rolling countryside where fruit orchards thrive, Long Creek is a picturesque Upstate destination perfect for outdoor adventure.
Explore the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Crystal-clear lakes, pristine waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas make the Upcountry a destination all its own. You’ll find a wealth of outdoor activities, museums, art galleries and more in this enchanting region.