South Carolina Vacation Guide - SC 2025

With nine total South Carolina Welcome Centers throughout the state, travelers will find no shortage of Southern hospitality when they make their way through the Palmetto State.

CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

Eight Welcome Centers are located at key entry points along the state’s border, plus the Welcome Center near the center of the state in Orangeburg County along I-95 Southbound. Find your nearest location and plan a stop during your road trip.

COMPLIMENTARY AMENITIES

These centers have comfort amenities similar to a rest stop, with restrooms and vending facilities, but they also come fully equipped with so much more: picnic areas, free Wi-Fi, coupons and deals for hotels and attractions, travel guides, brochures and, best of all, highly trained travel counselors to assist with trip planning. See the sidebar to learn more about our local experts.

NEW TECHNOLOGY

The Welcome Centers are equipped with a variety of technology for guests to access additional information. Some centers include kiosks featuring Google Maps so visitors can print directions, while wall-mounted screens allow for self-exploration on DiscoverSouthCarolina.com/welcome-centers.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Visit during special events throughout the year, such as National Tourism Week held May 4–10, 2025. In the past, this annual event has included complimentary refreshments, coloring books and crayons, putting greens, beanbag tosses, shag and square dancing, and drawings for attractions and weekend getaways. Be sure to visit to see what’s in store.

ASK AN EXPERT

Want to learn all about what to see and do in South Carolina? Stop by a Welcome Center to talk to a nationally certified professional who can assist you with accommodation and attraction reservations, trip recommendations and insider tips on how to make the most of your vacation.

UP-TO-DATE TRAVEL DETAILS

Travel counselors carry a tablet with a specially designed menu to access directions, Google, gas prices and weather, which allows counselors to quickly answer on-the-spot questions about rapidly changing information.

FRONT PORCH PROGRAM

The South Carolina Welcome Centers have partnered with local visitor centers across the state with our Front Porch Program. The participating centers undergo a certification process to ensure the information and service South Carolina travelers receive meet our standards. Stop by one of our certified Front Porch Program visitor centers today to get additional, local insight on undiscovered attractions.

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WELCOME CENTERS

Let our travel experts help plan your trip. Free booking available, plus free Wi-Fi. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com/welcome-centers has complete hours of operation.

1 I-26 East at SC/NC line | 864-457-2228

2 I-85 South at SC/NC line | 864-839-6742

3 I-77 South at SC/NC line | 803-548-2880

4 I-85 North at SC/GA line | 864-972-3731

5 I-95 South at SC/NC line | 843-774-4711

6 I-20 East at SC/GA line | 803-279-6756

7 I-95 South at Santee | 803-854-2442

8 Hwy. 17 South at Little River | 843-249-1111

9 I-95 North at SC/GA line | 843-784-3275