SANTEE COOPER COUNTRY From boating the wide-open waters of the “Great Lakes of South Carolina” to paddling between cypress and tupelo trees in blackwater creeks, this region attracts anglers, boaters, birdwatchers and swimmers alike. During the day, take your pick from golf courses, nature trails, historic battlegrounds and woodlands hunting. At night, discover low-key eateries and cultural gems in small towns. Lake Marion State Park, Santee | The Palmetto Traverse at Santee Cooper Golf Resort, Santee | Santee National Wildlife Refuge, Summerton | Sumter Opera House, Sumter 96 REGIONAL MUST-SEES Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner | Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner | Edisto Memorial Gardens, Orangeburg | Santee SANTEE COOPER COUNTRY REGION