INSIDE 3 Cover Story Driving With Darius: A South Carolina Road Trip 28 Great Outdoors 30 32 34 36 37 Instagrammable Moments Glorious Greens South Carolina's State Parks South Carolina Swag Zoos & Aquariums 49 50 50 58 61 65 68 73 76 85 91 98 Regions The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country Thoroughbred Country Santee Cooper Country Pee Dee Country Olde English District Old 96 District Myrtle Beach Area & The Grand Strand Lowcountry & Resort Islands Capital City & Lake Murray Country Historic Charleston & Resort Islands 8 10 13 14 16 Food & Drink Inspired Ingredients Picture-Perfect Patios Sensational Southern Sides Restoration Restaurants 38 Heritage 40 43 46 Land of Liberty The Gullah Way of Life Stay in Style Welcome to South Carolina O n behalf of the citizens of South Carolina, I’d like to welcome you to the Palmetto State and invite you to explore everything our state has to offer. Hospitality is part of our heritage here, and so is good food, beautiful places and smiling faces. 18 Hidden Gems 20 24 26 Ramble the Back Roads Curtain Call Meet the Makers 48 Welcome Centers Our rich cultural heritage, abundant wildlife and our majestic beaches and mountains make South Carolina a destination like no other. We couldn’t be happier to have you here with us. Yours very truly, Table Rock State Park, Pickens Henry McMaster Governor of South Carolina DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 1