Accommodations

South Carolina offers a wide range of getaways with a variety of beach cottages, vacation homes, hotels, and resorts. Choose an accommodation near any of South Carolina's local attractions that offers comfort while making the most of the historic locations and attractions at affordably priced rates.

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Activities

Aside from the natural beauty of the beaches, Myrtle Beach has one of the most diverse selections of musical venues on the Grand Strand. Concerts are available nightly at the House of Blues, and in 1986, Calvin Gilmore opened The Carolina Opry musical variety show featuring all genres of music and, in recent years, has featured Broadway in its new 2,200 seat auditorium. Historical locations near Charleston include Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter, as well as the World War II aircraft carrier Yorktown. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is only minutes from rugged hiking and is home to nationally acclaimed arts venues, such as the Greenville Art Museum, the Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, and the Peace Center for the Performing Arts.

Events

Held in May, Myrtle Beach Bike Week is the largest motorcycle event in the Carolinas and the third largest in the US. Loris is located 35 miles northwest of Myrtle Beach and the annual Loris Bog-Off, a festival and chicken bog cooking contest, draws huge crowds each year. Darlington Raceway is home to the Dodge Avenger 500 Nascar Race each May. Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival USA, a 17-day art festival in late May, featuring over 100 performances by individual artists in a variety of disciplines. Whether wine is your livelihood or just something you'd like to learn more about, Hilton Head Islands February WineFest is the event that pleases many palates. WineFest’s public tasting provides the opportunity for attendees to taste more than 1000 different wines. St. Francis Fall for Greenville is a festival held during the 2nd weekend in October. This festival features local cuisine, live performances on several stages, and the Greenville Cycling Classic bicycle race.

Water Sports

The South Carolina Atlantic Coast is perfect for a wide variety of water activities, including jet skiing, ocean kayaking, diving, parasailing, windsurfing, sailing, and of course swimming. The beautiful beaches and warm Gulf Stream waters promote scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and sun tanning as well.

Golfing

Three seasons each year, South Carolina offers a great golf vacation and you can enjoy a game of competitive golf on one of the many fine golf courses located in South Carolina. You can find both private and public golf courses for both 9 and 18 holes of play, with professionals available for lessons. Great courses, beautiful greens and spectacular views are just a couple of reasons why visitors can enjoy their golf vacation getaway.

History

After Charles II was restored to the British throne, he granted the chartered Carolina territory to eight of his loyal friends, known as the Lords Proprietor, in 1663. It took seven years before the Lords could arrange for settlement, the first being that of Charles Town on the west bank of the Ashley River. The capital of the Carolina colony, Charleston was the center for further expansion and the southernmost point of English settlement during the late 1600s.