Inside 02 Sense of Place 06 From the Mountains to the Sea: Darius Rucker's SC Road Trip 28 Exit Here to Discover the Undiscovered Regions 56 The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA On 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. 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, 32 Horsin' Around 34 Unforgettable Paddle Trips 36 Work (or not) from Anywhere 11 A Golfer's Paradise 12 Greatness Grown 15 Small Town Sweets 16 Coastal Catches: Four Seasons of Seafood 63 Thoroughbred Country 66 Santee Cooper Country 70 Pee Dee Country 74 Olde English District 78 Old 96 District 81 Myrtle Beach Area & The Grand Strand Resort Islands Lake Murray Country & Resort Islands 38 South Carolina 40 Spectacular State Park Store Waterfall Trails 18 Down-Home Dining: 21 Golfing Legacy No-Frills Foodie Favorites 42 Big Fish Stories 45 Escape to SC’s Hidden Beaches Carolina’s Signature Trees Tell Stories of the Past 87 Lowcountry & 93 Capital City/ 22 Origin Story: Tracing African Ancestry in South Carolina's Gullah Community Game: Darius Rucker Makes a Difference 46 Deep Roots: South 24 Perfecting His Giving 25 Freedom Now: Key Sites 48 It’s Always Teatime 49 Historic Homes for the Holidays 101 Historic Charleston in the Fight for Civil Rights Hotels with True Southern Hospitality 50 Welcome Centers 26 At Your Service: Timeless Henry McMaster Governor of South Carolina On tHe CoVer St. Phillips Island Carrick Creek Falls at Table Rock State Park, Pickens 1