your South Carolina Travel Guide

Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry - Charleston, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:57:30 +0000

Let the Kids Learn and Play at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. Charleston, South Carolina is a great vacation destination for people who want to experience all the wonderful things the South has to offer. The city provides a historical look at the South, as well as modern view, which means that everyone will find plenty to love when they visit the gorgeous city.

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Carriage Museum - Aiken, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:14:33 +0000

Visiting the Carriage Museum in the Beautiful City of Aiken. Aiken, South Carolina is one of the two largest cities located in the Central Savannah River Area, yet it is able to retain the small town flavor that so many visitors love. The city was even recognized by the National Civic League with an All America City Award. It is a great place to live and the perfect place to take a nice relaxing vacation. Visitors will find plenty of different things to see and do while there.

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Anderson County Museum - Anderson, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:35:29 +0000

Explore History at the Anderson County Museum. Located on the western side of South Carolina, the county of Anderson was named after the Revolutionary War leader Robert Anderson. Many of the towns that populate the county have significant historical importance, and the Anderson County Museum makes sure to catalog all the various parts of this history.

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Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site - Beach Island, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:22:11 +0000

Visiting the Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site. One of the most interesting things about visiting places in the South is that so many of them are full of history. The Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site is just such a historical place, and one that everyone who is in the area should attempt to visit. Those who come to the park will find more to do that just visit the mansion however.

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Boyd Observatory - Aiken, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:44:41 +0000

Learn all about the Stars and the Sky at the Boyd Observatory in Aiken. The Boyd Observatory is located neat the city of Aiken, South Carolina and is the perfect place for youngsters who want to learn more about outer space. Aiken is known for having a plethora of interesting and historical places to visit, from the Carriage Museum and Whitehall to watching the steeplechases and visiting the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum.

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South Carolina Honeymoon - Hilton Head, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:30:02 +0000

Honeymoon in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Hilton Head is a town located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, which is a very popular vacation destination for honeymooners. The beach here was named as one of the best beaches in the nation. The island provides an intimate getaway for newlyweds, as well as plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. You can find hundreds of restaurants and shops, along with two dozen golf courses.

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Benjamin Mays Historic Site - Greenwood, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:03:21 +0000

Anticipating the Benjamin Mays Historic Site. Benjamin Elijah Mays was born in the small town of Epworth in August of 1894. His parents were both former slaves, and his first memory was of a white mob coming to his family's home and forcing his father to bow before them. This terrible incident, forever ingrained into his mind, helped to shape the man the Benjamin Mays would become.

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Sea Turtle Hospital - Charleston, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:19:23 +0000

Visit the Patients at the Sea Turtle Hospital

A part of the South Carolina Aquarium, the Sea Turtle Hospital is a very important part of the conservation of this beautiful and wonderful marine creature. Sea turtles share beaches with humans on a regular basis. Partly because of their close contact to humans, the turtles sometimes become sick or injured.

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Ripley's Aquarium - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:14:52 +0000

Spend a Day at Ripley's Aquarium

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has many different attractions and it has been one of the most visited vacation spots in the United States for decades. One popular destination is Ripley's Aquarium. In fact, it is one of the most visited attractions in Myrtle Beach. The aquarium is located at Broadway at the Beach and is a fun place for children and adults.

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Old Slave Mart Museum - Charlston, South Carolina

Travel Writer — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:09:10 +0000

A Trip to the Old Slave Mart in Charleston

Located on 6 Chalmers Street, one of the last cobblestone streets in Charleston, South Carolina, is a building that recalls a dark part of American history. The Old Slave Mart is the only remaining building in the United States where people bought and sold slaves, and it was once part of a much larger complex.

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