Sand and surf are just part of the attraction when it comes to visiting South Carolina’s nearly 200 miles of coastline. Diverse offerings – from the bright lights of the Grand Strand through Historic Charleston and down through the moss-draped oaks and marsh of the Lowcountry – await families and traveling parties of all sizes and tastes. South Carolina’s beaches are among the finest in the nation. Highlights include four state parks – Myrtle Beach, Huntington Beach, Edisto and Hunting Island — each of which offer cabins and/or camping, miles of public surf and its own unique character for off-beach exploration, including unspoiled maritime forest. For more information, please call the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism: (866) 224-9339.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in North Myrtle Beach!
March 13, 2010
This is a free one-day event that begins at 9 am with a parade of green down Main Street followed by a street festival. Stroll through 50+ arts and crafts booths and food vendors to the two stages of continuous musical entertainment. Be sure to check out the food vendors for a variety of Irish and festival foods. Bring the “wee” ones to enjoy the children’s area that is chocked full of rides and games for all ages. Festivities end at 4 pm, but before you leave, stop by the information tent and purchase a souvenir t-shirt to end your glorious day! For more information, please call North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation: (843) 280-5570.
Days Inn South Carolina
Feel the Southern Charm of South Carolina.
South Carolina offers countless vacation ideas. Its seaboard has everything you can imagine; live music, fine dining, golf, state parks and pristine beaches. Or if you're feeling nostalgic, visit one of many picturesque towns that showcase historic homes and centuries-old gardens, revolutionary war battlefields, or historic museums.
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Great Stay Days Inn Fort Jackson -Columbia, Parklane Road, SC
We found the Hotel staff to be very helpful and nice. The rooms were clean. The breakfast was a GREAT hot brakfast bar. Pool was clean as well. It was quite and seemed to very safe. We thought the location was great,very close to Ft Jackson,across the street from the mall and lots of places to eat. WE WOULD STAY HERE AGAIN if in the area. Great price for the stay.
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Wonderful People Days Inn Beaufort Motel-Beaufort, Port Royal, SC
I want to give much thanks to the entire staff at your Inn. We were very pleased with our stay , manager was the greatest. She made our stay the best.
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Excellent Hotel Days Inn Myrtle Beach Hotel-Myrtle Beach, Ocean Blvd, SC
The pool and river was excellent. They had a nice food court with pizza and sandwiches. The onsite store was well stocked. The room was very nicely furnished and had a great ocean view. This hotel made me feel comfortable: I had two young girls with me and they were at ease. The noise level in the halls and pools was appropriate.
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Would definitely stay here again! Days Inn Charleston- Airport Coliseum, SC
My daughter and I evacuated from Florida during Hurrican Ivan. We were so very fortunate to stay here. The owner and staff took care of us like we were family. We felt safe and secure in our "home away from home". We stayed for more than a week. If I am ever in Charleston again, this is the place I will stay. Thank you all so much for your kindess and concern while we were there. You are wonderful.
With sandy white beaches, world-class golf, shopping galore, 76 National Historic Landmarks, 14 nationally accredited museums and two federally designated National Heritage Areas, South Carolina is home to a multitude of fabulous vacation experiences.
Discover South Carolina’s Southern and genteel graces, stroll old cobblestone streets in Charleston’s Old City Market. Meet legendary heroes, hear tales of adventure and discover the state’s rich American heritage at its historic sites, living history attractions and interactive museums. The food, music and culture of South Carolina embrace the blending of many heritages in large cities and small villages alike.
South Carolina has much to offer, including antiques, arts and unique shopping, bird-watching areas, canoe/kayak outings, history tours, local foods, national forests, and national, state, and local parks. Experience South Carolina fully with Days Inn, located throughout the state.
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Edisto Island
Edisto Island is a quiet, family-oriented island where nature is celebrated and commercialism is regulated. This relaxed island features many fantastic restaurants, numerous rental cottages and abundant wildlife. Evidence indicates that Edisto Island was inhabited by Native Americans at least 4,000 years ago and is among the older historic settlements in South Carolina. Spanish settlement came in the 1500s followed by the English in the 1600s. The English cultivation of Sea Island cotton in the 1700s produced great wealth. Plantations and houses, many on the National Register of Historic Places, are reminders of this period. For more information, please call the SC Dept. of Tourism: (803) 734-1700.
No where are the events, faith and lives of South Carolina families better documented than in the historic churches, synagogues and cemeteries of South Carolina. Visit such remarkable sites as the first separate African-American congregation established in South Carolina after the Civil War, the second oldest synagogue in the country, and the site of the “Mother Church of the Province” established in 1670 - known as the Lighthouse Church for the light that was placed in its steeple to help guide ships to port. Most of these churches are open for visitors and have events during the holiday season. For more information, please call (803) 734-1700.
Fort Hill Clemson
Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's pre-eminent 19th century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. The antebellum plantation home, office and kitchen are furnished mostly with family artifacts. John Caldwell Calhoun's national political career spanned 40 years from 1810 to 1850. Thomas Green Clemson, Calhoun's son-in-law and founder of the University, envisioned "the preservation of the home of the illustrious man who spent his life in the public service of his country." Thomas Clemson willed that Fort Hill "shall always be open for the inspection of visitors." For more information, please call the City of Clemson: (864) 653-2030.
BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival
March 4 - 7, 2010
A wine and food event like no other, this festival provides guests the opportunity to meet and get a taste of some of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Superstar chef and author Daniel Boulud who will cook at an already sold-out dinner on Saturday night during the festival! Guests can educate their palates with Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry’s unique food styles, heritage and recipes at one of the 50+ events throughout the weekend. Highlights include the Celebration of Charleston Chefs Opening Night Party, the Restaurant Dine-Around, the King Street Sip & Stroll, the Lowcountry Gospel Brunch and the BBQ, Blues, & Brew. For more information, please call the SC Dept. of Tourism: (803) 734-1700.
Discover the South Carolina Lakes
The man made and natural lakes of South Carolina feature a wide variety of fun outdoor action in wonderfully scenic settings. Located in State Parks, forests and rolling hills throughout the state, South Carolina lakes include Lake Marion, the largest inland body of water in the South and Lake Keowee, "one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the nation". Championship fishing, pro tournaments, houseboat excursions, island camping, lake cruises, boating and scuba diving are just a few of the many water adventures South Carolina’s scenic lakes provide. For more information, please call the SC Dept. of Tourism: (803) 734-1700.
Girlfriend Getaways in South Carolina
If you’re ready for a great escape with great friends, there’s no better vacation destination for the ladies than the warm and inviting state of South Carolina. So... which shoes do you want to pack? The beautiful historic port city of Charleston and her resort islands feature plantation and ghost tours, great beaches, fine shopping, dining and nightlife. Visit fun and sophisticated Columbia/Lake Murray for a combo lake vacation/big city site seeing trip or stay and play in award winning downtown Greenville, gateway to outdoor adventures in pristine wilderness areas. For more information, please call (803) 734-1700.
Aiken Spring Steeplechase Weekend
March 19 & 20, 2010
Steeplechasing includes all the thrills and speed of horse racing at flat tracks. It mixes in the precision of jumping to create a hybrid not unlike hurdle events in track and field where the premium is on speed, but the concern is focused squarely on the jumps. The races are between two and four miles in length. The fences are manmade 52-inch hurdles called National Fences or timber jumps constructed of posts and rails at varying heights. The Aiken Spring Steeplechase is a one day event. Watch horses pound the plush turf and soar over fences at the Aiken Spring Steeplechase! For more information, please contact the Aiken Steeplechase Association: (803) 648-9641.
Visit Columbia
It will be steamy in South Carolina's capital city today, where year-round fun and exploration heat up the cosmopolitan scene. With fiery restaurants, hotels, live music and theater venues -- Columbia's brand of low to no-cost fun will make your visit sizzle. They're proud of their simmer and spark, their firebrand history and bright, shining future. Now for a warm invitation...we invite you to Columbia to sample the sultry South, with generous helpings of Carolina hospitality. Sample the niightlife, take your family and visit several festivals throughout the year or just enjoy great southern cuisine! For more information, please call the Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau: (803) 545-0000.
Old Fashioned Dining at Harry & Jean's
Harry & Jean’s is a restaurant with a warm atmosphere similar to that of an old European home. We serve an eclectic menu of American fare featuring steaks, fresh fish, chicken, pastas and home-made desserts all created with unique flavors and presented with an upscale flair. We also offer an extensive wine menu. Bentley’s Gin Mill next door is a 1920s style bar with comfortable, soft sating. We offer a great menu of martinis, and cigars are allowed, if desired. Live entertainment Thursday – Saturday. Harry & Jean’s menu is available until 10pm in Bentley’s Gin Mill. For more information, please call (803) 366-7878.
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Hiking in South Carolina
Whether you enjoy hiking or mountain biking, paddling on ancient water routes, riding an ATV or motorcycle through deep forests, horseback riding into wilderness settings or experiencing the rich history and beauty of the state from the comfort of your car, there’s a South Carolina trail program that's perfectly designed for you. From the mountains to the sea, you can discover the natural beauty, history and magic of South Carolina on one of the Palmetto State’s many enthralling trails. The State Trails Program works at the grassroots level to promote, develop and manage our state’s collection of scenic trails. Fore more information, please call the SC Dept. of Tourism: (803) 734-1700.
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Edisto Island is a quiet, family-oriented island where nature is celebrated and commercialism is regulated. This relaxed island features many fantastic restaurants, numerous rental cottages and abundant wildlife. Evidence indicates that Edisto Island was inhabited by Native Americans at least 4,000 years ago and is among the older historic settlements in South Carolina. Spanish settlement came in the 1500s followed by the English in the 1600s. The English cultivation of Sea Island cotton in the 1700s produced great wealth. Plantations and houses, many on the National Register of Historic Places, are reminders of this period. For more information, please call the SC Dept. of Tourism: (803) 734-1700.
Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina's pre-eminent 19th century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. The antebellum plantation home, office and kitchen are furnished mostly with family artifacts. John Caldwell Calhoun's national political career spanned 40 years from 1810 to 1850. Thomas Green Clemson, Calhoun's son-in-law and founder of the University, envisioned "the preservation of the home of the illustrious man who spent his life in the public service of his country." Thomas Clemson willed that Fort Hill "shall always be open for the inspection of visitors." For more information, please call the City of Clemson: (864) 653-2030.
A wine and food event like no other, this festival provides guests the opportunity to meet and get a taste of some of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Superstar chef and author Daniel Boulud who will cook at an already sold-out dinner on Saturday night during the festival! Guests can educate their palates with Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry’s unique food styles, heritage and recipes at one of the 50+ events throughout the weekend. Highlights include the Celebration of Charleston Chefs Opening Night Party, the Restaurant Dine-Around, the King Street Sip & Stroll, the Lowcountry Gospel Brunch and the BBQ, Blues, & Brew. For more information, please call the SC Dept. of Tourism: (803) 734-1700.
The man made and natural lakes of South Carolina feature a wide variety of fun outdoor action in wonderfully scenic settings. Located in State Parks, forests and rolling hills throughout the state, South Carolina lakes include Lake Marion, the largest inland body of water in the South and Lake Keowee, "one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the nation". Championship fishing, pro tournaments, houseboat excursions, island camping, lake cruises, boating and scuba diving are just a few of the many water adventures South Carolina’s scenic lakes provide. For more information, please call the SC Dept. of Tourism: (803) 734-1700.
If you’re ready for a great escape with great friends, there’s no better vacation destination for the ladies than the warm and inviting state of South Carolina. So... which shoes do you want to pack? The beautiful historic port city of Charleston and her resort islands feature plantation and ghost tours, great beaches, fine shopping, dining and nightlife. Visit fun and sophisticated Columbia/Lake Murray for a combo lake vacation/big city site seeing trip or stay and play in award winning downtown Greenville, gateway to outdoor adventures in pristine wilderness areas. For more information, please call (803) 734-1700.
Steeplechasing includes all the thrills and speed of horse racing at flat tracks. It mixes in the precision of jumping to create a hybrid not unlike hurdle events in track and field where the premium is on speed, but the concern is focused squarely on the jumps. The races are between two and four miles in length. The fences are manmade 52-inch hurdles called National Fences or timber jumps constructed of posts and rails at varying heights. The Aiken Spring Steeplechase is a one day event. Watch horses pound the plush turf and soar over fences at the Aiken Spring Steeplechase! For more information, please contact the Aiken Steeplechase Association: (803) 648-9641.
It will be steamy in South Carolina's capital city today, where year-round fun and exploration heat up the cosmopolitan scene. With fiery restaurants, hotels, live music and theater venues -- Columbia's brand of low to no-cost fun will make your visit sizzle. They're proud of their simmer and spark, their firebrand history and bright, shining future. Now for a warm invitation...we invite you to Columbia to sample the sultry South, with generous helpings of Carolina hospitality. Sample the niightlife, take your family and visit several festivals throughout the year or just enjoy great southern cuisine! For more information, please call the Columbia Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau: (803) 545-0000.
Harry & Jean’s is a restaurant with a warm atmosphere similar to that of an old European home. We serve an eclectic menu of American fare featuring steaks, fresh fish, chicken, pastas and home-made desserts all created with unique flavors and presented with an upscale flair. We also offer an extensive wine menu. Bentley’s Gin Mill next door is a 1920s style bar with comfortable, soft sating. We offer a great menu of martinis, and cigars are allowed, if desired. Live entertainment Thursday – Saturday. Harry & Jean’s menu is available until 10pm in Bentley’s Gin Mill. For more information, please call (803) 366-7878.
