FAMILY VACATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA WITH CHILREN -WHAT TO DO IN SC WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - SOUTH CAROLINA
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL REGION (For example - Camden, SC - Columbia, SC - Newberry, SC )
Camden Archives and Museum - Camden Archives & Museum is a department of the City of Camden. The facility has the responsibility of collecting, storing, processing, and displaying items of importance to the heritage of Camden and Kershaw County. The research and reference section of the facility has various collections which are readily available to the public for their use and enjoyment.
Frankie's Fun Park - Frankie's Fun Park in Columbia serves up Great Rides, Great Food and Great Times. Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Air Bungee, Laser Tag, Batting Cages and an awesome Arcade are part of our mega mix of fun. Frankie's Grill dishes out tasty food and drinks. We've got it all. Sized up for little kids, big kids and those who still think they're kids. With no admission fee, you pay as you play and Frankie's Ultimate Fun Package gives you more go for your dough. Frankie's is open everyday and extra late so you can kiss your bedtime goodbye. See you soon. Frankie's Fun Park... FUN is our middle name.
Location: 140 Parkridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 781-2342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Koger Center for the Arts -The Ira & Nancy Koger Center for the arts demonstrates the cooperative spirit present in South Carolina. Its construction is the product of a shared dream and a shared labour of love for many in the community; a combined effort, with both public and private entities contributing to make this dream a reality. The center is named for philanthropists Ira and Nancy Koger, who made a substantial donation from personal and corporate funds for construction of the $15 million center. The descendants of Ambrose Elliott Gonzales, Narciso Gener Gonzales, and William Elliott Gonzales made a large donation to the center and the auditorium is named Gonzales Hall in acknowledgement of their contribution. Other major donations to the construction costs were made by the Knight Foundation of Akron, Ohio, Richland County, and the City of Columbia. The University of South Carolina and the Carolina Research and Development Foundation obtained private gifts for the remainder of the construction costs. Special gifts include a Steinway concert grand piano which has been donated to the Koger Center by Alice Barron Pearce and her two children, L. Gregory Pearce, Jr. and Alice Barron Pearce Stewart, in memory of L. Gregory Pearce.
Location: 1051 Greene Street Columbia, SC 29201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site - After the siege of Charleston, Lord Charles Cornwallis and 2,500 British soldiers marched to Camden and set up supply headquarters. For the next 11 months the town was occupied. Guided and self-guided tours take in the Colonial and Revolutionary eras on the 98-acre site. Guided and self-guided tours are available.
Location: Camden, SC. 1.4 miles from Exit 98/I-20 on US Highway 521 North heading towards Camden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carter and Holmes Orchids - For many years, Carter and Holmes Orchids has been the premier source for orchids of every variety. Bill Carter and Owen Holmes began selling orchids as cut flowers in the years following World War II when corsage flowers were in great demand for Valentine's Day, Easter, and Mother's Day. As lifestyles became less formal in the 1960's and the demand for cut flowers decreased, we began producing orchids for home growing. We started hybridizing orchids in the 1950's and developed our own modern laboratory for seed and tissue culture in the 1970's. Our hybridizing program has resulted in worldwide recognition for Carter & Holmes as a source for outstanding orchids - in particular, art-shade cattleyas. Today, we ship orchid plants of many genera to hobbyists and commercial growers throughout the United States and to many countries around the world.
Location: Carter & Holmes Orchids 629 Mendenhall Rd.Newberry, SC 29108 (803) 276-0579 (803) 276-0588 (fax). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Newberry Opera House - Built in 1881 at a cost of $30,000 the Newberry Opera House has served as the City Centerpiece for 118 years. The structure recently underwent a $5.5 million Renovation which restored it to its' Historic Splendor and converted it to a State of the Art Performance facility. Join us in a walk through the History of the Newberry Opera House.
Location: 1201 McKibben Street, Newberry S.C. 29108 Telephone 803-276-5179 (Box Office 803-276-6264) Fax 803-276-9993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Confederate Relic Room and Museum - - Founded in 1896 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum is the oldest museum in the Columbia area. The museum focuses on South Carolina military history from the Revolutionary War to the present, emphasizing South Carolina's Confederate era. The museum is also accredited by the American Association of Museums. Only 11 of approximately 200 museums and historic sites in South Carolina have earned this distinction. Just 750 museums out of 16,000 nationally are accredited. A nationally known Civil War flag collection, a significant South Carolina uniform collection, and a growing weapons collection are complemented by a historical archives collection and a 19th and 20th century textile collection, allowing the museum to interpret the political and social influences on South Carolina's military history. In September 2002, the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Museum reopened in a renovated 17,000 square foot area of the old Columbia Mills Building, near the State Museum. The martial tradition of South Carolina is a theme running throughout the new exhibit and highlights the state's unique but influential role in the history of our nation during the time between the Revolutionary War and Reconstruction. There are also exhibits on South Carolina's involvement in the Spanish-American War and both world wars. Some artifacts on exhibit are: Flag of the Palmetto Regiment, the famed SC volunteer militia that helped capture Mexico City in 1848. "Wade Hampton for Governor" banner from the gubernatorial campaign from 1876 at the end of Reconstruction. General Judson Kilpatrick letter calling SC the "hellhole of secession," and vowing to wreak havoc as Sherman's cavalry commander. Battle Flags of 9 of South Carolina's Regiments on Display. Flag of the Union 2nd SC Infantry composed of freed South Carolina slaves. Brigadier General Micah Jenkins' Confederate frock coat worn when he was killed in 1864 at the Battle of the Wilderness. Model of the USS COLUMBIA , a World War II light cruiser that fought in the Pacific Theater.
Location: South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum Columbia Mills Building 301 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-8095 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
McKissick Museum - Welcome to McKissickMuseum, now in its third decade of collecting, research, exhibitions and public programs. The Museum was established: to serve as a general University museum and to engage in education, research, and collections development as well as campus and public service.
Location: McKissick Museum College of Arts and Sciences University of South Carolina 816 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29208 Telephone: 803-777-7251 Fax: 803-777-2829 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina State Museum - Throughout the year, the State Museum presents a wide variety of programs. From family-oriented events and activities especially for children such as Camp-ins, Birthday Parties and Summer Programs to lectures by prominent scholars, music and living-history reenactments, the State Museum offers programs for all audiences and school groups.
Location: 301 Gervais Street, beside the historic Gervais St. Bridge 803-898-4921 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden- Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks. For more than 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world's wildlife and wild places. Twice awarded the Governor's Cup for South Carolina's Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction, Riverbanks is the premier family choice for education and recreation in the Southeast
Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 500 Wildlife Pkwy Columbia SC 29210 Phone: 803.779.8717 Fax: 803.253.6381 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Columbia Museum of Art - The basic framework of cultural public policy is based on the ordered triad of preservation, truth and access. The purpose of all museums is to collect and preserve objects (preservation). Through research (truth), education and exhibition (access), the museum makes its collections available to the community. The Columbia Museum of Art seeks to inspire, educate and enrich the lives of the community, South Carolinians, tourists, and visitors by collecting and preserving fine and decorative art from around the world, exhibiting highly regarded work from a broad range of cultures, and providing dynamic educational and cultural programs.
Location: Main and Hampton streets, P.O. Box 2068, Columbia, SC 29202 803.799.2810 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wild Turkey Center and Museum- The NWTF is a 519,000-member, grassroots, nonprofit organization with members in 50 states, Canada and 15 other foreign countries. It supports scientific wildlife management on public, private and corporate lands as well as wild turkey hunting as a traditional North American sport. In 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in Fredericksburg, Va., At that time, there were an estimated 1.3 million wild turkeys and 1.5 million turkey hunters. Shortly after its founding, the NWTF moved to Edgefield, S.C., where it is headquartered today. Thanks to the work of federal, state and provincial wildlife agencies and the NWTF's many volunteers and partners, there are now close to 7 million wild turkeys and nearly 3 million turkey hunters. Turkey hunting has become the fastest growing form of hunting and has the second-highest number of participants of any type of hunting. Since 1985, more than $202 million NWTF and cooperator dollars have been spent on over 31,000 projects benefiting wild turkeys and other game and nongame species throughout North America. Hunters have also benefited as the NWTF has worked tirelessly to support our hunting heritage and protect and promote laws that increase hunting opportunity and safety.
Location: The National Wild Turkey Federation Post Office Box 530 Edgefield, SC 29824-0530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbeville Opera House - Abbeville County is a blend of the old and the new. The people of the towns are commited to preserving the county's natural beauty and its valuable historic buildings and sites, and to welcoming new businesses, industries, and visitors. Within the past few years, 80 Mennonite families moving into the area have found that rural Abbeville County meets their cultural needs. The county has also attracted an increasing number of retirees, who enjoy the quieter, slower pace of day to day living, but can still get a taste of cosmopolitan life in the nearby cities.
Location: The Abbeville Opera House Post Office Box 247 Abbeville, South Carolina, 29620 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Museum - AExplore, Discover, Have Fun The Museum's the Place!
Location: The Museum 106 Main Street Greenwood, SC 29646 Tel: 864-229-7093 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greenwood Community Theatre - GCT is housed in the historic State Theater building at 110 Main Street that opened to the public as a movie house in 1934. GCT produces seven shows during its regular season, from August through May, featuring adult and youth performers. Throughout the year special benefit productions are held spotlighting the talents of area musicians and singers.
Location: 110 North Main Street Greenwood, South Carolina 29646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emerald Farm - Working dairy farms offers a chance for hands on Experience - educational walk through the herb garden. Visit our Soap Factory and Gift Shop where all natural Saanen goat milksoap and body products are made. Stop by the Natural Food Store for a healthy snack - stroll through the Train and Hobby Shop, bound to stimulate interests of all ages. Or, perhaps, get a glimpse of the trains running in the Model Railroad clubhouse. Picnic or just rest a while in the pavilion by the pond and get closer to nature. Emerald Farm is located on the edge of the city of Greenwood, SC with about 75 acres of beautiful rolling pastures dotted with large sheltering oak trees and surrounded by forest land. There is much to share with all our visitors - a wide variety of animals: goats, sheep, cows, horses, chickens, and honey bees - their relativity to one another - fruit trees, grains in pastures, herb garden, smokehouse and candles made from bees wax. Our product line includes an oatmeal bar and an olive oil bar, both made with goat milk base; a shaving set for men and many novelty soaps, sachets and accessories. Most products are available in scented or unscented form.
Location: Emerald Farm 409 Emerald Farm Road Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 223-2247 or 1(888) 747-9246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family Kingdom Amusement Park - Free to Enter Park...Visit Myrtle Beach's most popular Amusement Park with over 30 fun-filled rides to choose from! Freefall 110-feet on our newest attraction - the Slingshot Drop Zone! Ride our thrilling all-wooden roller coaster, the Swamp Fox and the largest Ferris Wheel in the state of South Carolina. Enjoy a state of the art Log Flume, two Go-Kart tracks, bumper cars, and a historical carousel.There is an interactive laser ride called the Pistolero Round-Up; and a miniature Locomotive that winds its way through the park and under the massive roller coaster! For wholesome family fun, head to the "Kingdom"! Family Kingdom Amusement Park offers Nightly Entertainment June thru August 2005!
Location: 300 South Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 843-626-3447. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alligator Adventure - At Alligator Adventure you’ll find yourself face to face with nature’s fiercest and most beautiful animals. Located adjacent to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, one of South Carolina’s most outstanding tourist attractions, Alligator Adventure is one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world. During your visit to the park you will be guided through beautiful natural swamps and marshes, where you’ll encounter an amazing array of reptiles, lizards, turtles, giant frogs, and exotic birds from around the world!
Location: Alligator Adventure, Hwy 17 at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach S.C., 843-361-0789 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Broadway at the Beach - South Carolina’s Best Travel Destination invites you to experience 350 acres of shops, restaurants, nightlife, attractions, and top-flight hotels. Come to a paradise filled with non-stop celebrations... where Myrtle Beach comes to shop, dine, dance, play and stay. Broadway at the BeachSM - Where Myrtle Beach Comes To Life!Broadway at the Beach, Inc., the largest festive entertainment complex in South Carolina, is a $250 million attraction set on 350-acres in the heart of Myrtle Beach. This dynamic development features theaters, 20 restaurants, over 100 specialty shops, 15 attractions, 11 nightclubs, and 3 hotels, all surrounding a 23-acre lake. The complex was named "Top Tourist Attraction" at the 1996 Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism, and won the South Carolina Governor's Cup in 1997 when it was deemed the state's best travel destination by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreations and Tourism. Four distinctive styles of architecture, New England Village, Caribbean Village, Charleston Boardwalk and Heroes’ Harbor provide a fun landscape for this dynamic complex. Over 100 shops showcasing unique gifts and specialty items are at Broadway at the Beach, Inc. From resort apparel to Christmas ornaments, sports memorabilia to kites and candles, there truly is something for everyone at Broadway at the BeachSM
Location: MYRTLE BEACH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brookgreen Gardens - Brookgreen is the country's first and largest sculpture garden where some 550 works of American figurative sculpture are displayed throughout one of the most beautiful public gardens in the Southeast. In addition, there's a wildlife trail to delight the children as well as historical and cultural exhibits that reveal the distinctive life and land of Lowcountry Carolina
Location: 843-235-6000800-849-1931 fax: 843-235-6039 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children's Museum of South Carolina - The Children's Museum of South Carolina serves the state and local community, as well as visitors to the Grand Strand area by presenting interactive exhibits and programs in an environment where visitors can 'Touch, Explore, and Play' while learning about their world.
Location: Children's Museum of South Carolina | 2501 North Kings Highway,Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578 | phone 843-946-9469 | fax 843-946-7011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dixie Stampede Dinner Show -Dixie Stampede. More than a Show…it’s an Adventure! Amidst the fog, the sound of beating hooves begins to grow… the crowd watches in amazement and the excitement spreads throughout the grand arena…suddenly, as if by magic, a herd of wild buffalo appears. Welcome to the Dixie Stampede! A fun-filled, action-packed Dinner and Show extravaganza for everyone! It’s the perfect place for families, friends and groups to gather for spectacular special effects and amazing stunts by the most talented performers in the area. It’s the only place that brings together stunning performers, amazing horse feats, fantastic stunt riders, magic and audience participation with a delicious four-course dinner extravaganza for one amazing price! Plus, you won’t want to miss our exciting Opening Act in the Carriage Room one hour before the main show. Its all part of Dixie Stampede adventure!
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum - Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum features 14 galleries of over 500 exhibits collected by founder Robert Ripley during his worldly travels.
Location: MYRTLE BEACH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Myrtle Beach Pavilion - Over 40 thrilling rides, games, shops, snack bars and an on-site restaurant all packed into 11 acres!
Location: Ocean Blvd 8th-9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 843-913-5200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Carolina Opry - Four Great Shows Produced by Calvin Gilmore.Three Performed at The Carolina Opry Theater and one at Tribute! Theater.
Location: 8901-A Business 17 North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Ticketing: 843-913-4000 or 800-843-6779. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NASCAR SpeedPark - International Speed Parks, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Burroughs & Chapin Co., Inc. Burroughs & Chapin, a developer and operator of tourism and entertainment facilities in Myrtle Beach, S.C. for more than 100 years, is the worldwide licensee for NASCAR SpeedParks. As part of the partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, each NASCAR SpeedPark will have up to eight tracks and will be tailored in size and nature to fit each community in which it is located. Currently, International Speed Parks, L.L.C. encompasses five completed NASCAR SpeedParks. The world’s first NASCAR SpeedPark opened in Myrtle Beach in 1998 and Sevierville, Tenn., is home to the second NASCAR SpeedPark, which opened in 1999. The third race-themed park opened at Concord Mills in Concord, N.C., the summer of 2003, making it the first time a NASCAR SpeedPark became part of a shopping center atmosphere. NASCAR SpeedPark at St. Louis Mills, the fourth location, opened in November 2003. Burroughs & Chapin’s partnership with NASCAR and The Mills Corporation is continuing to grow with the addition of the latest NASCAR SpeedPark at at Vaughan Mills in Toronto, ON, which opened in January 2005.
Location: NASCAR SpeedPark, Myrtle Beach 1820 21st Avenue North Extension Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577 (843) 918-8725 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horry County Museum - The major goals of the Horry County Museum include the continued increase of services to the people of Horry County and to the many visitors to this area each year. These goals involve the expansion of the museum's annual Quilt Gala that has attracted national attention to the area and the establishment of an Horry County Museum web site. Long range goals of the museum will include coordinating resource development within the county that will help local communities tell the story of their own diverse and rich histories. Continuing work with the local schools will allow classroom teachers to apply their instruction to local history and natural history as well.
Location: 428 Main Street | Conway, SC 29526 | (843) 248-1542 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alabama Theatre - This award winning show, a production of Alabama, showcases high-energy choreography, sophisticated music, side-splitting comedy, glitzy costumes and electrifying special effects.In 1993, country music stars ALABAMA had a desire to return to their musical roots in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina . Here is where they honed and nurtured their talent and impressive three-part harmonies while playing at The Bowery, a local night club, for tips. Wanting to bring a unique perspective to the existing entertainment industry currently on the "Grand Strand", The Alabama Theatre was born. With Gaylord on board, The Alabama Theatre continued its mission of building one of the finest entertainmnet venues on the East Coast. The theatre design started from the inside out and was dictated by the technical aspirations of Alabama. Only the finest state-of-the-art equipment would do.
Location: BAREFOOT LANDING, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Medieval Times - Journey back into the 11th century as soon as you enter the castle. Enjoy a delicious feast served medieval style, while cheering for daring knights on horseback who compete in medieval games and jousting matches
Location: 2904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMAX® Discovery Theater - The Myrtle Beach Discovery Imax Theater features a giant, flat screen and seating that is steeply pitched between 19 and 25 degrees. This allows everyone to see the entire screen without anyone else getting in their way.
Location: Broadway at The Beach 21st Ave. N. & Hwy 17 Bypass 843-444-3333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ripley's Aquarium - Our mission is to provide a top quality, world-class marine life facility that will foster environmental education, conservation, and research, while simultaneously providing entertainment for visitors of all ages. Ripley's™ Aquarium is a $40 million, state-of-the-art, 87,000 square foot aquarium experience, located in Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is South Carolina's most visited attraction, where guests are entertained by some of the world's most beautiful, fascinating and dangerous aquatic life. Visitors are surrounded on all sides by menacing 10-foot sharks as they travel through Dangerous Reef, a 750,000 gallon tank, on the world's longest (330-foot) moving glidepath. Other spectacular features at Ripley's™ Aquarium include Ray Bay, highlighting a variety of rays from multiple viewing levels and Friendship Flats, where guests touch Atlantic and Southern Cow-Nose Rays and Bonnet-Head sharks. Rainbow Rock offers a stunning view of thousands of brilliantly colored Pacific fishes from Hawaii, Australia and the Indian Ocean through an acrylic window the size of two movie screens.
Location: Ripley's™ Aquarium 1110 Celebrity Circle Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 1-800-734-8888 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waccatee Zoo - What affectionately began over 20 years ago as a private collection of exotic and domestic animals has become a delightful zoo and a relaxing escape for the entire family. Waccatee Zoological Farm is located within 500 acres of private, carefully preserved, wooded property. Along winding trails, beneath shady trees you'll find over 100 species of animals, all treated like family. This zoo receives no state or government funding, just lots of T.L.C. Located where the Waccamaw River, Intercoastal Waterway and Socastee Creek join, Waccatee Zoo is a natural wildlife sanctuary and breeding ground for many species of migratory birds. At several times of the year it's not uncommon to see more than 1000 beautiful egrets or heron in one small area. Enjoy fun food from our snack shop, relax and enjoy the view !!! "We simply love animals - and we always have. We wanted to create a very natural place where people could walk around and enjoy our family. We are not interested in a concrete jungle. The interest shown by local people, and by church and school groups, have helped us decide to open Waccatee to the public."
Location: 8500 Enterprise Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 843-650-8500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN SOUTH CAROLINA (For example Charleston, SC - Parris Island, SC - Walterboro, SC )
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Magnolia PlantationStep back 325 years as you visit Charleston, South Carolina's premier tourist attraction and plantation, founded 1676. As the South's Complete Plantation Experience, noted by travel writer, Charles Kuralt, as his "...greatest Charleston pleasure," we invite you to add Magnolia Plantation and Its Gardens to your travel itinerary
Location: Magnolia Plantation and Its Gardens 3550 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC29414 Fax: 843.571.5346 Services Phone: 843.571.1266 Phone2: 800.367.3517 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boone Hall Plantation - Boone Hall is one of America’s oldest working plantations. We have been continuously growing and producing crops for over 320 years. Once known for cotton and pecans, we are still actively producing peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, and pumpkins, as well as many other fruits and vegetables for our visitors to enjoy. Our U-Pick fields are open in season, and we know have two produce stands on both sides of Highway 17. So stop in and see what's growing
Location: Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens 1235 Long Point Road PO Box 1554 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465 Ph: (843) 884-4371 Fax: (843) 884-0475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina Aquarium - The South Carolina Aquarium is a regional resource inspiring conservation by excelling in education, and in the care, display, and study of aquatic life. Vision The South Carolina Aquarium will be a world leader in conservation, aquatic and environmental. Values We are guided in our daily work by a set of organizational values:
Location: 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401 | 843-720-1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - The centerpiece of Patriots Point is the world famous aircraft carrier USS YORKTOWN, a heavily decorated warship that was at the "tip of the spear" in America's victory in the Pacific during World War II. Find out more about the ships of Patriots Point, the magnificent aircraft, and the rest of the exhibits that make Patriots Point one of the most visited attractions in the Carolinas! Click on the image to the right to take a tour of the flight deck!
Location: 40 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant SC 29464-4377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nathaniel Russell House - Since the early 1800s, visitors have admired the townhouse of Nathaniel and Sarah Russell, completed in 1808. Set amid spacious gardens, the mansion is recognized as one of America's most important neoclassical dwellings. The graceful interiors with elaborate plasterwork ornamentation, geometrically shaped rooms and a magnificent free-flying staircase are among the most exuberant ever created in early America. Furnished with period antiques and works of art, many of Charleston origin, the house evokes the gracious lifestyle of the city's merchant elite.
Location: Nathaniel Russell House 51 Meeting Street, Charleston SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middleton Place - MIDDLETON PLACE is a National Historic Landmark and a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquake. It was the home of four important generations of Middletons, beginning with Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress; Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; Henry, Governor of South Carolina and an American Minister to Russia; and Williams, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. Visitors are invited to tour the Gardens, the House Museum, and the Plantation Stableyards. Middleton Place, located on Ashley River Road (Highway 61), just 14 miles northwest of Charleston, South Carolina, is owned and operated by the Middleton Place Foundation, a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational trust
Location: Middleton Place 4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 (843) 556-6020 (800) 782-3608 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charelston County Parks - Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission's Quarterly Program Guide is published four times a year. The Program Guide is mailed to Gold Pass Members, past program participants, anyone wishing to be included in the mailing and can also be viewed online in PDF format. The Adobe Acrobat PDF format has quickly become the standard for distributing graphically rich documents on the web. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to read the PDF format. Most newer computers already have it installed, but if you do not, you can download Acrobat Reader free, for Windows, or Mac. at the Adobe Web site.
Location: Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission 861 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412 795-4FUN(4386) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audubon Swamp Garden - Visit America’s newest and most unique major garden and wildlife preserve--hailed by experts and casual visitors alike as the "MUST" vacation experience in the Charleston area. You may agree with this country’s leading garden writer and photographer, Derek Fell, who wrote: "It is without doubt the most important new horticultural planting in North America today"; with Dr. Ellen Henke, known to thousands on national radio and television as "America’s Plant Doctor," who wrote: "It is a magical place!"; with Dr. John Creech, for fifteen years Director of the U. S. National Arboretum in Washington, who gave it abundant praise; or with many other experts who have enjoyed it. But much more important, we hope and believe that your reaction will parallel those of thousands like you who have largely proclaimed it the most outstanding experience of their tr
Location: Magnolia Plantation and Its Gardens 3550 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Fax: 843.571.5346 Services Phone: 843.571.1266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dock Street Theatre - Discover the music that rocked America, the drama that rocked Broadway and the passions that rock the human heart as Charleston Stage's dazzling 28th season of plays and musicals lights up the Dock Street Theatre Stage. You'll discover four Charleston or Dock Street premieres, two Pulitzer Prize-winners and rediscover musical and dramatic gems from the past that are presented with new and imaginative twists.Charleston Stage, founded by Playwright Julian Wiles in 1978, is in residence at The Historic Dock Street Theatre and is South Carolina's largest professional theatre company. Charleston Stage employs 20 full-time staff members, guest artists, scores of actors, dancers, singers and musicians each season. Outstanding professional local performers, resident professional acting interns are joined each season by professional Equity actors from New York and around the nation to perform in over 100 performances each season. More than 500,000 young people's lives have been enriched by Charleston Stage's Education Programs, which remain a key component of Charleston Stage's mission.
Location: Charleston Stage The Historic Dock Street Theatre 135 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon - Few buildings reflect Charleston, South Carolina's early history as effectively as the Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon. Considered to be one of the three most historically significant Colonial buildings in the United States, the Old Exhange Building is a "must see" when visiting Charleston
Location: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 727-2165 or 1-888-763-0448 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drayton Hall - Drayton Hall is an accredited museum, although certainly not a typical one. The Drayton Hall encounter is more than an average southern plantation visit. Tour guides are professionals -- many with advanced degrees -- who enlighten visitors about the dynamics affecting Drayton Hall over time. "Connections: Africans, Americans, and Europeans," details the lives of African Americans -- before and after slavery -- who lived and worked at Drayton Hall and other Drayton properties and how they developed a special culture from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Your professional guide reveals to you a time capsule of American history, which is interpreted through architecture, oral history, archaeology, and historical records. Discover the real and whole story of Drayton Hall -- its landscape, its purpose, and its people, both black and white -- over the span of over two and a half centuries.
Location: Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Road Charleston, South Carolina 29414 USA Phone: 843-769-2600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charleston Museum -Wel come to The Charleston Museum, America's First Museum, founded in 1773. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. We invite you to explore this rich, varied history at the Museum and its two National Historic Landmark houses. All are located downtown, in America's Most Historic City. Exhibitions feature objects from our extensive cultural, historic and natural history collections and introduce you to the rich heritage of the Lowcountry, whose social and architectural legacy is reflected in our two premier historic houses. Whether you have an interest in early Southern furniture or in Southeastern birds, The Charleston Museum has something for everyone in your family.
Location: The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 722-2996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avery Research Center - A fine facility to impart a rich history. Should be on every visitor's itinerary." - Seattle, WA "This was a real find. We learned a great deal in a wonderful tour. Thanks much!" - Toronto, Canada "It was great! I felt really connected to my home (Nigeria) and it was very informative. Thank you!" "A window into a new world - The American South." - Johannesburg, South Africa "A vital resource for higher education's re-discovery of public progress and scholarship" - Minneapolis, MN "Excellent tour - great individuals that are serious about imparting true information about my people." - St. Louis, MO "At last, some honest history!" - Melbourne, Australia "Wonderful museum and archives - and interesting, generous tour. May your Research mission grow!" - Hillsdale, NY
Location: 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 Phone: (843) 953-7609 Fax: (843) 953-7607 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charleston IMAX® Theatre - The IMAX ® Theatre at Aquarium Wharf, with IMAX ® technology, offers students and teachers the chance to explore the world and its wonders. Our specially-designed 422 seat auditorium guarantees that every seat is the best seat in the house. Our state-of-the-art technology will take your group into the heart of the film's action, allowing them to live the adventure. With a screen five stories high, comfortable leather stadium seating, and 12,000 watts of digital surround sound, your group will share a unique experience. Large-format films are designed to educate and enlighten as much as they are to entertain. They offer educators a powerful teaching tool that is easily integrated into existing curriculum, providing students with unique and exciting opportunities to explore new worlds and new ideas. The IMAX Theatre at Aquarium Wharf with IMAX and IMAX 3D technology offers students and teachers the chance to focus on a broad range of subjects including the ocean, the environment, nature, geography, the arts, technology and space exploration. In addition to meeting recognized educational standards, large-format films and education programs are often produced in collaboration with prestigious organizations, including the Smithsonian Institution, NASA, National Geographic, WGBH/Nova and Discovery.
Location: Charleston IMAX Theatre 360 Concord Street, Suite 100 Charleston, South Carolina 29401 Phone: 843-725-4629 Administrative Line: 843-725-4630 Fax Line: 843-725-4635 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carolina Ice Palace - South Carolina's Ultimate Family Entertainment Complex, the Carolina Ice Palace was designed to be a year-round family playground for recreational skating, league hockey, figure skating, extreme sports, virtual reality and video games. Inside you will find 100,000 square feet of excitement packed into every inch of the state-of-the-art facility! Two NHL-sized ice rinks ... one with theatrical lights and sound to accent your skating pleasure, and a second with stadium seating for over 700. The Carolina Ice Palace is proud to be the practice facility of the E.C.H.L South Carolina Stingrays Hockey Team and the official training facility in South Carolina for Olympic Gold Medallist Tara Lipinski.
Location: 7665 Northwoods Blvd. North Charleston, SC 29406 Phone:843-572-2717 Fax:843-572-5564 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gibbes Museum of Art - The South, frequently considered a bastion of figurative art, has cultivated a discreet but enduring passion for non-representational art among collectors and artists since the start of the twentieth century. Beyond Representation: Abstract Art in the South both explores why artists of the twentieth century departed from representational legibility and investigates the universal elements contained within such work in the South. Drawn from the Gibbes's permanent collection and select private collections, the exhibition features work by 2005 Spoleto Festival poster artist Red Grooms, as well as William Halsey, Lee Krasner, Roy Lichtenstein, Sol LeWitt, Henri Matisse, Merton Simpson and Brian Rutenberg, among others.
Location: Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: (843) 722-2706 Fax: (843) 720-1682 e-mail: Public Relations Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parris Island Museum - Parris Island is the birthplace of basically trained Marines. It is here where America's young men and women transform into Marines. We believe that Marines are forged in a furnace of shared hardship and tough training. This common intense experience creates bonds of comradeship and standards of conduct so strong that Marines will let nothing stand in their way. This belief will continue to be the basis upon which we make Marines. Holding on to the high character of the Marines of the past, we look for ways to inculcate the strong values that have become synonymous with the Marine Corps. Through Parris Island's challenging recruit training, the Marine Corps is preparing its Marines for the 21st century. Marine Corps recruits are trained not only physically and mentally, but morally as well. Forming the bedrock of any Marine's character are the Core Values -- Honor, Courage and Commitment. By incorporating these values into recruit training, the Marine created is not just a basically trained, morally conscious, Marine, but also a better American citizen who will return to society following his or her service to this country. See our new Recruit Trai
Location: 283 Blvd. de France, Parris Island, S.C. 29905. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rice Museum - The Story of the rice culture in Georgetown County --one of the most colorful chapters in the history of American agriculture -- has been captured at The Rice Museum. Through maps, dioramas, artifacts, and other exhibits, visitors to the Museum gain a knowledge and understanding of a society based on one crop.
Location: GEORGETOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardeeville Motor Speedway - Welcome to the new Hardeeville Motor Speedway web site. Please make sure to bookmark this site with the new address: http://www.hardeevillespeedway.net Please contact Ron Bacelo via email at hardeevillespdwy@aol.com Special Thanks to Wayne Clayton for making this website possible.
Location: three miles SE of I-95 (exit 5 in South Carolina) on Highway 17 or ten miles north of Savannah, Georgia, on Highway 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coastal Discovery Museum - The Coastal Discovery Museum offers programs, activities, and exhibits year-round to make learning about Hilton Head and other sea islands an enjoyable experience for island visitors and residents alike. The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is a great place to visit any time of the year. With indoor and outdoor exhibits, activity centers in the Sea Island Classroom, the History Time-line Exhibit, and Museum Store on-site, plus 11 different tours and cruises around the island, the Museum is a fantastic way to become familiar with the island's unique history and ecology. More than 125,000 visitors and students enjoyed classes, exhibits and tours last year.
Location: P.O. Box 23497 100 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29925 phone (843)-689-6767 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina Artisans Center- The South Carolina Artisans Center is the state’s official folk art and craft center. All work is handmade and all artists live and work in South Carolina. The mission of the South Carolina Artisans Center is to interpret, market, preserve and perpetuate the folk art and fine craftsmanship of South Carolina and create a better understanding of our rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Location: 334 Wichman ST, Walterboro. (843) 549-0011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wild Water and Race Theme Park - Wild Water and Race Theme Park features over 33 slides, rides, rivers and tides, with something for the entire family to enjoy. In addition there's Wild Water Golf - A Miniature Golf complex where you weave through waterfalls and caves and even visit the Ancient Mariner.
Location: 910 Highway 17 South Surfside Beach, SC 29575 (843) 238-3787 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historic Seaport of Georgetown - Few other areas in America contain more history or charm than Georgetown, South Carolina. From its earliest beginnings as the probable site of the first European settlement in North America in 1526, to its present status as a vibrant and gracious city of 9,000, Georgetown has long been known for its warm hospitality and Southern charm. The third oldest city in South Carolina, following Charleston and Beaufort, Georgetown was founded in 1729 and became an official port of entry in 1732. Prior to this, all foreign exports and imports had to pass through Charleston. Duties and the added freight had to be paid there. With the designation of Georgetown as a port of entry, the area's merchants and planters could deal directly with all ports, bypassing Charleston.
Location: Located just off Hwy. 17 between Myrtle Beach & Charleston 1-800-777-7705. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN SOUTH CAROLINA (For example - Rock Hill,SC - McConnells, SC )
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Catawba Cultural Center - The Catawba Nation, located 8 miles east of Rock Hill, South Carolina, is the home to a highly creative group of Native American potters. The center offers exhibits and a video about the Catawba Indian Nation. A craft store, which features the distinctive Catawba pottery, and nature trail are also available.
Location: Catawba Cutural Preservation Project PO Box 750 Rock Hill, SC 29731 Phone: (803) 328-2427 Fax: (803) 328-5791 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rock Hill Arts Council - The purpose of the Arts Council of Rock Hill and York County is to foster the growth of arts in Rock Hill and surrounding communities by promoting arts awareness and providing arts management assistance. The Arts Council provides services to over 48 affiliate arts-related organizations and hundreds of individual members. Located in the newly renovated downtown area, the Center for the Arts is housed in two restored 100-year-old buildings.
Location: Center For The Arts - Dalton Gallery 121 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC (803) 328-2787 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Historic Brattonsville - Historic Brattonsville is a 775-acre historic site that includes a Revolutionary War battlefield. Each July a two-day event commemorating the Battle of Huck's Defeat (a revolutionary war skirmish) is recreated near its original battlefield site. The site features 29 historic structures, which may be toured and are also used during living history programs where costumed-interpreters “relive the past” by demonstrating a variety of themed days.
Location: 1444 Brattonsville Rd., McConnells, SC 29726. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlemyre Planetarium - The Settlemyre Planetarium, located at the Museum of York County, uses a sophisticated star projector and a domed ceiling to recreate the night sky at any time of the year. Using this projector and other audio and video systems we can simulate a tour of the solar system or a voyage to the stars. A visit to the Settlemyre Planetarium is an out-of-this-world experience for both children and adults. Join us on a Saturday or Sunday for a space adventure and learn about the cosmos that lies as close as your own backyard.
Location: 803.329.2121 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Museum of York County - The Museum features interdisciplinary programs and exhibitions based on art, anthropology, history, and natural history collections. Permanent exhibitions include the Stans African Halls, one of the nation's most comprehensive exhibitions of African animals in natural habitat dioramas, complemented by African cultural artifacts.
Location: 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 Tel: 803.329.2121
