TIME TRAVEL FROM MIDLANDS TO MOUNTAINS This road trip begins in the Midlands and winds into the rolling terrain of the Upstate— trading farmlands for foothills and highways for highlands. AIKEN Browse rare, whimsical finds at A Fox’s Tale , where antiques and farmhouse decor meet well-loved books from decades past. Then take a tour through the Aiken County Historical Museum with a docent guiding you through the former Winter Colony mansion and grounds, including an 1890s schoolhouse and buttery. MONETTA Stay overnight for a chance to experience a quintessential 1950s date night at the Monetta Drive-In Theatre , affectionately dubbed "The Big Mo," where double features light up the night sky. Before getting back on the road, make a morning pit stop at Watsonia Organics farm to stock up on organic plums, peaches and muscadine grapes for farm-fresh snacks. ABBEVILLE Old-world charm gets a standing ovation at The Belmont Inn , initially a turn-of-the-century railroad hotel for the elite en route to New York or Miami. Today, you can glimpse into a bygone era and enjoy the now-modern amenities of this restored landmark. During your stay, secure tickets to the storied Abbeville Opera House for a musical or concert. PICKENS History lives at Hagood Mill Historic Site , where the water-powered gristmill, blacksmithing and hearth cooking demos, and Appalachian folk music create an immersive step back in time. Don’t drive off without exploring the mysteries etched in stone at Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site , one of the most significant collections of Native American rock carvings in the state. LANDRUM Settle in at The Red Horse Inn , touting glorious views of the misty Blue Ridge Mountains. In the morning, pull over at Campbell’s Covered Bridge , the only one of its kind still standing in the state, before heading into downtown Landrum for treasure hunting at The Shops at Landrum Antique Mall . Reminisce about your road trip over a round of cocktails and upscale American cuisine in the cozy, wood-paneled pub The Hare & Hound . 42
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