112 MILeS I-77: NORTH TO SOUTH Outdoor adventure and fast-paced thrills await on this interstate journey. 1 On the South Carolina– North Carolina border, kick off your road trip at Carowinds , where you can shriek with delight with more than 60 rides, attractions, and live stage shows. 2 Stop for grilled pita sandwiches and juicy burgers—plus locally made snacks for the drive—at The Peach Stand in Fort Mill. 3 Stroll Rock Hill’s Riverwalk and the 3.35-mile paved Piedmont Medical Center Trail that meanders along the peaceful Catawba River. 4 Landsford Canal State Park is also located along the Catawba River and features the largest known stand of rocky shoals spider lilies (in bloom May and June), which you can see from the 1.5-mile Canal Trail. 5 Want to get off road? Rent an ATV or dirt bike at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro and blast your way through 100 miles of trails in varying skill levels. 6 Also in Winnsboro, peruse the railroad cabooses, diesel engines, exhibits and model trains at The South Carolina Railroad Museum , then hop aboard a vintage passenger car for a scenic ride. 7 If you’re visiting in early spring, indulge in the sweet pleasure of a sun-warmed strawberry picked fresh from the fields at the you-pick Cottle Strawberry Farm in Hopkins. Carowinds, Fort Mill Carolina Adventure World, Winnsboro 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Peach Stand, Fort Mill 30 PHOTO CREDIT: CAROWINDS
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