South Carolina Vacations

It starts off with a parade and Beach Bash. Then there's the Mayor's Frog Jump Race, live entertainment and crafts, a tailgate party, and more. The finish is a big fireworks display.

Enjoy the 500 acres of carefully preserved, wooded property as well as the wonderful collection of exotic and domestic animals. Winding trails and shady trees help you relax.

As well as turtles and birds and a beehive (behind glass). The 175-acre swamp/garden has 4 ½ miles of walking trails for you to stretch your legs and enjoy the natural setting.

You can wander through on foot or rent a bike to tour the 80 acres of gardens, towering oak trees, freshwater lagoons, a 17th century crop garden, the Animal Forest and costumed interpreters.

The lagoon is calm enough to take the family out on rubber rafts. There are over four miles of beach to enjoy. You can get a spectacular view of the coastline at the top of the 19th-century lighthouse. Hunting Island has 200 camping sites. Overall, this is a great South Carolina family vacation idea.

Folly Beach is one of the more popular spots. It offers all the water activities in a small town setting. Charleston is full of rich southern history as well as revamped neighborhoods with trendy eateries and shops.

Some of the local attractions include Ripley's Aquarium, Alligator Adventure and Waccatee Zoo. A real favorite with the kids is Family Kingdom Amusement Park and Family Kingdom Water Park, both situated right on off the beach. A vacation in Myrtle Beach is also great for golfing, theaters, shopping and excellent restaurants.

From there you take a ferry across the Charleston Harbor to the island where the fort stands guarding the mouth of the harbor. There are interpretive exhibits at the visitor center as well as rangers that will help explain the history of the fort and its important role in the war. While visiting Fort Sumter, include a stop at Fort Moultrie which sits on nearby Sullivan's Island and has held a key role in out seacoast defense since the Revolutionary War.

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