SPONSORED CONTENT SANTEE COOPER COUNTRY 1 SWAN LAKE IRIS GARDENS 4 CLARKS INN & RESTAURANT Stroll this 150-acre public park in Sumter, where you’ll fi nd sculptures, all eight swan species (as well as many other birds) and more than 120 varieties of irises. Contact: 803-436-2640 SumterSC.gov 2 LONE STAR BBQ & This historic inn, restaurant, pub and gift shop has been welcoming travelers since 1946, o ering an ideal home base for all the area’s outdoor adventures. Contact: 800-531-9658 ClarksInnAndRestaurant.com 5 MEPKIN ABBEY 1 3 2 4 MERCANTILE Savor hickory-smoked meats in an all-you-can-eat spread at this classic barbecue joint in Santee, housed in four old country stores also selling antiques and old-fashioned treats. Contact: 803-795-3787 Facebook.com/ SanteeBBQPlusMore 3 SANTEE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Located on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation on the Cooper River in Moncks Corner, this Trappist monastery is open for day visits to explore the gardens, church and shop. Contact: 843-761-8509 MepkinAbbey.org 1 Sumter 5 Golfers will love the challenge of this course in Santee, which boasts a well-guarded front nine and a rolling, tree-lined back nine. The fi nishing hole ends at a stunning lake. Contact: 803-854-3531 SanteeNational.com 521 52 MORE INFORMATION Santee Cooper Country 803-854-2131 SanteeCooperCountry.org 2 3 4 95 Lake Marion Santee Lake Moultrie 6 5
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