Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina is a beach city in lower South Carolina. Charleston was founded in 1670. It is the first South Carolina city. Rice and Indigo made Charleston one of the wealthiest cities. Today, historical tours and tourism make Charleston a thriving SC city.
Things to do in Charleston:
- Tour the Middleton Place, an old plantation and home of the prominent SC family.
- Tour Fort Sumter where you can learn about the Civil War where it began.
- Visit the famous Market Square shops in the center of the city
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is the main part of the Grand Strand. The Grand Strand is 60 miles of coast along SC. Myrtle Beach is one of the main sources of tourism in South Carolina.
Things to do in Myrtle Beach:
- Visit the SkyWheel, a 187-foot-tall Ferris wheel overlooking Myrtle Beach
- Visit several Ripley's Believe it or Not! attractions such as the aquarium and museum
- Shop, eat, and visit attractions such as Wonderworks and Ripley's Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach.
Beaufort, South Carolina is a city on Port Royal Island. Attractions here include Mansions and historic houses. Beaufort is the second oldest SC city. It was founded in 1711.
Things to do in Beaufort:
- Visit the John Mark Verdier house for tours of the federal-style mansion
- Make a trip to Saint Helena island for fishing and other museums
- Other house tours include those like the Marshlands house
Hilton Head is an island near the entrance to the Port Royal sound. Hilton Head is named after captain William Hilton. He discovered Hilton Head.
Things to do in Hilton Head:
- Discover wildlife and nature at the Pinckney Island National Wildlife preserve
- Learn about low country history at the coastal discovery museum
- Visit Coligny Beach Part for landscaped walking paths, swings, etc
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