South Carolina's Cultural Attractions

In showing its spirit of independence, South Carolina is home to one of the nation's oldest theatrical companies. The Charleston Stage Company is the state's largest and oldest theatrical company. Performing at the historic Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, this theatrical company offers a wide assortment of highly popular Broadway musicals, world premier productions, and award winning plays and dramas. Overall, visitors looking to experience the finest theatrical performances in the United States are sure to enjoy any show put on by the Charleston Stage Company.

Another exceptional cultural attraction that showcases the state's cultural achievements is the Spartanburg County Museum of Art in Spartanburg. This museum showcases a multitude of works by local and regional artists as well as a number of unique works by national and world art masters. With three spacious galleries displaying a variety of different genres of art, the Spartanburg County Museum of Art is a cultural attraction that any traveler is sure to find enjoyable.

South Carolina's Historical Attractions

Since South Carolina was a major player in both the American Revolution and in the American Civil War, it is natural that the state would have a number of historical attractions that visitors are sure to find interesting. One historical attraction that shares the state's unique story of its experience in the American Civil War is the Museum and Library of Confederate History in Greenville. This museum is dedicated to telling the tragic story of South Carolina's Civil War experience. With numerous artifacts and interactive displays, this museum welcomes visitors to come and learn just how much the American Civil War and its aftermath impacted South Carolina during the mid and late 1800s. All in all, travelers seeking to learn more about the American Civil War are sure to find a visit to this museum to be an enlightening experience.

Another fabulous historical attraction that visitors are sure to find fascinating is the New Charleston Lighthouse in Charleston. This lighthouse replaced the original Charleston lighthouse that was built in 1767. The new lighthouse was built in 1876 and has served as a navigational landmark for ships ever since. With interactive exhibits that display the harsh conditions mariners face along South Carolina's coastline, the New Charleston Lighthouse gives visitors a unique insight into the historical impact seafaring has had on South Carolina. On the whole, travelers visiting the New Charleston Lighthouse are sure to leave with a deeper appreciation for the fascinating history of South Carolina's maritime industry.

South Carolina's Natural Attractions

On top of having enchanting historical attractions and fabulous cultural attractions, South Carolina is blessed with a number of gorgeous natural attractions. One of the state's prime natural attractions is Myrtle Beach. This world-famous beach offers visitors a relaxing location where sun, surf, and sand can be enjoyed all day long. With miles upon miles of awe-inspiring sand dunes and mesmerizing shorelines, Myrtle Beach is a true ocean lover's paradise.

Another fantastic natural attraction is the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia. This world-class zoo offers visitors a chance to see over 2,000 animals in their natural environment. By using a variety of innovative barriers, visitors are able to watch the animals without bars or cages getting in the way. In addition to this, the Riverbanks Zoo features a botanical garden housed on seventy acres of prime land that provides travelers the opportunity to learn about South Carolina's native and exotic plant species in a number of interactive and exciting exhibits. All in all, the Riverbanks Zoo gives visitors a wonderful chance to learn about nature in a beautiful setting.

When you take into account everything that South Carolina offers its visitors, you can begin to see why visitors say that it is the land of "smiling faces and beautiful places". Unlike any other state in the eastern half of the United States, South Carolina provides visitors with a unique chance to experience America's Southern culture in a fabulous setting. Overall, South Carolina is a vacation destination that you will definitely love.

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Other Useful Sites about South Carolina state
These South Carolina State sites have been curated by our editorial team

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Government

The Official website for the State of South Carolina
Spartanburg Country Government - Official Site
York County Government - one of the oldest political jurisdictions in the state, with a long and proud history that spans more than two centuries.
Anderson County South Carolina - Official sites provides links to elected officials, civic center, courts, law enforcement, and other county agencies.

Business & Development

South Carolina Department of Commerce - works to recruit new businesses and help existing businesses grow.
South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations - a state-wide trade association of non-profit, community-based development corporations within the state's economically distressed communities. The SCACDC places particular emphasis on promoting development in communities that have been left out of the economic mainstream, especially minority communities.
South Carolina Business One Stop or SCBOS - The official South Carolina business web portal. It enables anyone with an existing business or anyone starting a new business to file permits, licenses, registrations, or pay taxes. From the convenience of your computer at anytime, 24 hours a day — 7 days a week, you can take care of your important state filings, and pay for multiple filings and/or taxes with one credit, debit, or EFW payment.
South Carolina Business Week - Available to the state's rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. More than 30 prominent business executives are invited to teach current business topics and leadership skills.

Education & Training

South Carolina Association of Non-Profits - run by South Carolina's nonprofit leaders to serve nonprofit leaders. Their mission is to serve, support and strengthen nonprofit organizations for a better South Carolina.
Greenville Technical College - all about providing high-quality learning opportunities at a cost people can afford and at locations they can reach.
The Moore School of Business - A comprehensive business school noted for a focus in International business and offering Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs.
Baldwin Driver Training - They offers riving class,driver instruction, class,instruction,teen driver training,teen,driver,training.

Organizations & Associations

South Carolina Amateur Softball Association - Official website
South Carolina Federation of Museums - a nonprofit professional membership organization that represents and acts in the interests of museums in South Carolina.
South Carolina Association of Counties - Links to county websites and organization information.
South Carolina Counseling Association -An educational and charitable organization which has established itself as a leader in serving the diversity of helping professions that exists in South Carolina. This site has been created as a resource for those practitioners.

Health & Families

Carolina Health Centers - They provide family health services for all ages, featuring family practice, pediatrics, adolescent service, women's health, and geriatric services. Referrals are made for specialty care and inpatient care.
South Carolina Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - A website that offers information of fully trained psychotherapist that will educate the public about our field, and help bring about lasting change to those seeking help.
SC Department of Health & Environmental Control - They promotes and protects the health of the public and the environment.
South Carolina Hospital Association - A private, not-for-profit organization made up of some 100 member hospitals and health systems and about 900 personal members associated with our institutional members.

Arts & Culture

South Carolina State Museum - has exhibits about science, technology, natural history, and art
Aiken Center for the Arts - offers a multitude of outreach and awareness programs including opportunities for children and adults; juried shows and competitions, lectures and instruction, and a variety of concert events; music, dance, film, and other performing arts; as well as a Gallery Store where local artisans offer their original works for sale.
The South Carolina Arts Commission - state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances.
Carolina Arts -Carolina Arts News late breaking news items.

Recreation & Sports

South Carolina Boater Education - guide for information on boating, safety courses, and boater certification tests
Mountain Travel Guide in South Carolina - Online guide for hiking, horse trails, waterfalls, and ATV trails in the state
South Carolina Official Athletic Site - The official south carolina athletic site
South Carolina SC - Sports, Recreation - Directory of South Carolina Sports and Outdoor Recreation.

Real Estate

Charleston Real Estate - homes for sale, expanded MLS listings search and relocation information. Featuring coastal Charleston SC homes, historic downtown Charleston real estate, luxury properties, waterfront houses, golf course communities, new homes for sale, rural and investment properties in the Charleston, SC area
CENTURY 21 Properties Plus - to provide Charleston area home buyers and sellers alike with greater service and professionalism.
Carolina One Real Estate - here to assist you with all of your Charleston SC Real Estate needs, and other real estate needs throughout the state too!
Greenville South Carolina - One of the fastest growing areas in the state and probably one of the most appealing and attractive places to live in South Carolina

Shopping & Entertainment

The South Carolina Shop - Includes clothing, glassware, corkscrews, dog collars, and portfolios.
Congaree Vista - Downtown Columbia's shopping, arts, dining, and entertainment district. Located along and above the Congaree River and up to South Carolina's State House, it's in a beautiful and historical area.
South Carolina Clubs - The number 1 directory for nightlife, entertainment, and things to do in the state.
Surfside SC Bowling & Entertainment Center - Bowling, arcade games, food and fun at Surfside Bowl.
South Carolina Information Highway - Provides all information about South Carolina. Check all the categories in the site.

Tourism & Travel

South Carolina: Made for Vacation - Official guide created by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
South Carolina Aquarium - highlights the aquatic life from around the state
South Carolina Guide to Outdoor Recreation - An extensive reference site showing over three hundred parks and recreation areas, located in all 46 counties of South Carolina. Also included are fourteen bicycling routes and two long-distance trails.
South Carolina State Parks - Provides a list of directory of place to enjoy for outdoor activities around South Carolina

 

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