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If you’ve been to South Carolina on a family vacation in the past, it was probably to take a trip to Myrtle Beach. Undoubtedly, this popular family summer vacation destination is a great spot to take your kids. But it’s not the only place in South Carolina worth checking out. If you have the leisure of some room in your vacation schedule, you can spend a few days at Myrtle Beach and then check out one of the other areas of South Carolina for a variety of activities and scenery including the following:
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is a South Carolina destination of its own because it offers so much to the family on vacation. With over 60 miles of coast, there is plenty of room here for every summer beach activity that you might want to enjoy with your family. Learn more about Myrtle Beach from this website and get some insider information from this Myrtle Beach blog.
Lakes
If you want to spend some time in the water during your South Carolina vacation but would prefer to avoid the crowds that inevitably take over the Myrtle Beach area, you might find that a summer vacation at one of South Carolina’s lakes is a better way to go. Lake Marion is the largest of the inland lakes but there are plenty of others that you can check out as well.
Mountains
Even with all of this water around, South Caroling has an abundance of non-water geography to check out. The state has a surprising number of striking mountains which are worth your time if you’re a family which enjoys hiking and camping activities. For a real treat, combine these activities with the water activities by heading to a place that has lakes (Lake Keowee is a great mountain destination lake) or even waterfalls (Caesar’s Head State Park is a good place to search for these).
Fun spots
Myrtle Beach may be the South Carolina spot known for fun but there are amusement parks, water parks and zoos located throughout the state. Your family could plan a trip to the area where any of these are located and be almost guaranteed a good vacation. A favorite is Carowinds Theme and Water Park which is located in the north central portion of the state. A favorite throughout the state is Frankie’s, a fun park with mini-golf, batting cages, race cars and more which has locations in North Charleston, Greenville and Columbia. The latter two cities also have zoos to check out and there’s an aquarium in Charleston that’s a must-stop if you head to that region.
Charleston
Speaking of Charleston, this capital city of South Carolina is a spot worth mentioning all on its own. It’s a city that pays homage to the past of the state with historic areas and landmarks but which is modern in what it has to offer to visitors in terms of accommodations and attractions. Make sure to check out the old plantations to get a real sense of the history of the area (Boone Plantation, Magnolia and Middleton Place are three of the big ones). Also be sure to go take pictures of the colorful houses on Rainbow Row, walk the boardwalk at Folly Beach County Park, and take a horse and carriage ride through the historic downtown.
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