South Carolina Vacation Guide - SC 2026
Capital City & Lake Murray Country
2025-12-21 08:23:02
From enclaves of art galleries and the energetic nightlife districts of South Carolina’s capital city to nature trails winding through old-growth forests and lakefront adventures—plus three scenic rivers running through it all—this region seamlessly blends big-city culture and outdoor pursuits. See where historic buildings are living new lives as trendy restaurants and breweries, and where quiet, tree-lined streets lead you through welcoming neighborhoods.
REGIONAL MUST-SEES Timmerman Trail, Cayce | Lake Murray, Chapin | South Carolina State Museum, Columbia | Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, Irmo | Congaree National Park, Hopkins | Hollow Creek Distillery, Leesville | Big Mans Marina, Leesville Newberry Opera House, Newberry | Old Mill Antique Mall, West Columbia
THE Devil IS IN THE Details
Columbia-area restaurants have transformed the classic deviled egg from a simple party appetizer into an elevated culinary experience.
In Columbia, start your tasting tour at The Hollow (known for forest-to-table cuisine), which features a deviled duck egg flight with fresh local ingredients. Smoked serves decadent deviled eggs topped with fresh lobster, and James Beard semifinalist Spotted Salamander offers several rotating versions, including blue cheese, bacon, ham jam and sweet and spicy pecans. Cola's Restaurant serves Southern-fried deviled eggs, adding textural contrast with their crispy exterior. And Hendrix spices up the classics with glazed pork belly topping and Gochujang sauce.
Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse in Lexington delivers brisket candy deviled eggs topped with pickled okra and candied hot sauce in an upscale steakhouse atmosphere.
Steelhorse Smokehouse in Newberry offers a choice of deviled eggs topped with pulled pork, barbecue sauce and jalapeno slices or brisket burnt ends, barbecue sauce and pickled onions.
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