Santee Cooper COUNTRY From boating the wide-open waters of the “Great Lakes of South Carolina” to paddling between cypress and tupelo trees in blackwater creeks, this region beckons to anglers, boaters, birdwatchers and swimmers alike with its water adventures. During the day, take your pick from golf courses, nature trails, historic battlegrounds and woodlands hunting, and at night, discover low-key eateries and arts and culture gems in small towns. IN THIS REGION Moncks Corner, Orangeburg, Santee, Summerton, Sumter A Perfect Day Trip MORNING Swan Lake Iris Garden, Sumter Take in the fragrance of thousands of roses and views of peaceful water features at Edisto Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg. AFTERNOON In Santee, load up on fried chicken and tomato pie at the buffet-style Lonestar BBQ & Mercantile , and then spot alligators, eagles and osprey on a two-hour Wildlife Swamp Tour by Fisheagle Wildlife Tours at Santee State Park. EVENING Continue to Sumter to sip a glass of Pineapple Breeze sour ale on the rooftop of Sumter Original Brewery and to listen to live music at the historic Sumter Opera House . 61
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