207 MILeS I-95: NORTH TO SOUTH No-frills barbecue joints, eclectic shopping and beautiful parks dot the map on this road trip. Que in Latta to pile your plate with all-you-can-eat pulled pork, smoky ribs and country-style sides. enjoy a moment of serenity amid native flowers at Marion’s Amazing Grace Park , dedicated to the memory of Reverend Senator Clementa Pinckney. Revolutionary War Field Days, Camden 2 34 5 1 2 Delve into America’s history as a fledgling nation at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden and explore the nearby Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve . 3 Delight in the whimsy of artfully pruned trees and shrubs at the 3-acre Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville. 4 Continue to Lee State Park , also in Bishopville, where you can borrow a fishing rod as part of the Tackle Loaner Program and see what you can reel in from the Lynches River. 5 At The Traces Golf Club in Florence, play a round of golf on the 27-hole course or hit the driving range, and then grab a burger with crinkle-cut fries at Shanker’s Grill . 8 3 Go on a treasure hunt amid an ever-changing collection of antiques, vintage clothing, rare vinyl and collectibles at Palmetto Peddlers antiques mall in Florence. 2 Stretch your legs and 1 Stop at Shuler’s Bar-B-4 Load up on fried chicken and tomato pie at the buffet-style Lone Star BBQ & Mercantile in Santee and pick up a knickknack in the gift shop. 5 Stroll along easy nature trails at Santee State Park in Santee and stay overnight in a rondette-style cabin on Lake Marion. 6 Peruse the works of 300-plus local artisans housed in a restored Victorian cottage at the South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro. You might even catch a craft demonstration or live performance. 7 Stop in Yemassee for travel information at the Frampton Plantation House , an 1868 farmhouse serving as the Lowcountry Visitor’s Center and Museum. 8 Explore the boardwalk, nature trails and disc golf course at Sergeant Jasper Park in Hardeeville. 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 172 MILeS I-20: WEST TO EAST On this trip, you’ll find yourself immersed in South Carolina’s scenic beauty, whether on a golf course or a historic battlefield. 1 In North Augusta, walk or bike the 7-plus-mile paved Greeneway Trail , a rail trail that passes through neighborhoods and riverfront areas. Then see if there’s a game at SRP Park to cheer on the Augusta GreenJackets Minor League Baseball team. Brick Pond Park on the Greeneway Trail, North Augusta Santee State Park, Santee DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 31
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