TO DISCOVER THE UNDISCOVERED In South Carolina, you don’t have to venture far from the well-worn path to uncover hidden gems and surprising finds. See these major interstate routes with fresh eyes when you take some time to pull over for secret gardens, artisan galleries and foodie favorites all along the way. EXIT HERE 133 MILeS I-85: SOUTH TO NORTH These twists and turns reveal the unexpected, from a collection of pristine dream cars to a living history farm. Play’s Lake Hartwell State Park is, of course, the lake. Drop in a fishing line, picnic on the shoreline or follow the 1-mile Nature Trail for water views and birding. 2 Make a pit stop at Split Creek Farm in Anderson for award-winning goat milk fudge and to see friendly farm animals. 3 Wish you were making this road trip in a gleaming dream car? Keep fantasizing at the BMW Zentrum in Greer, with perfectly restored classics, rare models and cutting-edge technology exhibits. Or get behind the wheel on the open track at the BMW Performance Driving School . 1 The crown jewel of Fair 4 Take a quick detour in Gaffney to drive the Auto Loop Road at Cowpens National Battlefield . The 3.8-mile route circles the 1781 battlefield and includes wayside exhibits. 5 Then, see where an important American victory took place during the Revolutionary War at Kings Mountain National Military Park in Blacksburg, and stop by the visitor center to watch the 26-minute action-packed film. 6 At nearby Kings Mountain State Park , explore the replica 19th-century living history farm and historic garden with heirloom species of crops. 4 3 1 2 6 5 Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg 28 PHOTO CREDIT (AERIAL PHOTO): JARED KREISS
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