Tag: South Carolina
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6 Reasons Why Abbeville, South Carolina Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway
As the world slowly gets moving again, people are itching to get out of their homes for a weekend. Even if you aren’t yet ready for a huge excursion or a complicated travel plan,...
Our Favorite Things: 99 of our top spots in the South
Since Southbound debuted in 2013, our staff and contributors have logged thousands of miles, consumed millions of calories, and taken countless notes and photos to showcase the very best destinations around the region. Although every place we’ve covered is special, some left a particularly powerful impression. Here, we give you the best of the very best, our favorite spots in the South.
Where to Stay: Anchorage 1770 in Beaufort, South Carolina
Spared by Sherman’s troops during the Civil War, Beaufort is among the South’s most well-preserved cities. Think quiet streets lined with antebellum homes painted in soft pastels, centuries-old oaks draped with Spanish moss, and historic churches set among residences and businesses.
Casino Wars in the Carolinas: Two tribes that have battled for centuries are at odds once again
In North Carolina, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians found a way to take care of their people: In 1997, they opened a casino on their lands. Now South Carolina’s Catawba tribe wants to do the same. But there is a problem.
Carolina in My Mind
An oyster-cloaked, oak-dense, and moss-draped island off the southernmost tip of South Carolina is soaked with myth, stories, and legends, along with a dash of Gullah black-magic curses meant to keep developers away.
Secret Beaches of the South
In the South, there’s plenty of shoreline to satisfy that deep yearning, but some Southern beaches are more tucked-away than others. In fact, that’s part of their charm. We’ve tracked down some of these hidden gems, and we think you’ll agree they were well worth the search.
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A Taste of the Lowcountry Life on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast
For over 100 years, travelers have come to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast for a taste of the Lowcountry life, enjoying its beaches and historic landmarks. There is no shortage of things to see and...
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is set to open in April in Adair Park
The James Beard Award-winning pitmaster from South Carolina is expanding in the South and will open his first Atlanta restaurant in spring 2020.
Where to Stay: Planters Inn in Charleston
Stepping off bustling North Market Street into the Planters Inn is like stumbling upon your own secret oasis. The immediate calm of the elegant lobby is merely a precursor to the tranquility of the garden courtyard, where, enchanted amid the lush greenery, you are likely to forget you have a hotel suite waiting to be explored.
48 hours in Cola: Where to eat, drink, stay, and play in South Carolina’s capital
South Carolina's capital city, Columbia, has emerged from the coast's shadow as an awesome getaway in its own right. Like Louisville or Asheville or other mid-sized cities, "Cola" (as it's nicknamed) has experienced a renaissance over the last couple decades. Now, while Cola's charms are still relatively undiscovered, may be the best time to go.