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U.S. state
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South Carolina is a state in the American South. It is known for its diverse geography from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Upstate to its subtropical beaches and marshlike sea islands along the coast.
southern coast
northern coast
around Charleston and the central coast
the state capital and midlands
Old 96 district is a region in South Carolina.
around Rock Hill and south of Charlotte
Pee Dee Country is a region in South Carolina.
central South Carolina between the capital and Charleston
south of the capital bordering Georgia
the extreme western South Carolina bordering both Georgia and North Carolina
By plane
South Carolina has multiple airports servicing the state.
By train
Amtrak has multiple routes that pass through South Carolina.
By bus
Greyhound serves several cities, and Megabus serves Columbia.
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the state capital with a large zoo and riverfront trails.
located in thoroughbred country adjacent to Augusta
oldest and largest city in the state, home to historic architecture and coastal views with numerous shopping and dining options.
college town home to Clemson University.
located in the Pee Dee region, this town is home to a charming downtown and minutes from the Grand Strand.
historic port city with small shops and restaurants.
foothills town consisting of numerous hiking trails, restaurants and shops.
coastal resort town with golden-sand beaches and numerous hotel options.
college town featuring numerous colleges as well as restaurants and shops.
Hilton Head Island is a city and barrier island in South Carolina, just across the border from Savannah, Georgia. With an approximate population of 40,000, it is on a beautiful, sub-tropical 12-mile (19-km) barrier island.
Congaree National Park is the only United States national park in the state of South Carolina, an old growth forest with wetlands and rivers popular for canoeing.
Seabrook Island is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Isle of Palms is a city of 4,347 (2020) in South Carolina, near Charleston. Over the years Isle of Palms has become a very popular vacation spot for families.
Upcountry South Carolina, also known as The Upstate, consists of the northwestern corner of the state.
Pawleys Island is a town of 130 people (2020) on a barrier island of the same name in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina's northern coast. The island primarily is developed with large houses that are rented on a weekly basis to people visiting the beach.
The Queen of the Sea Islands is 300 years old, as of 2011
Blue Ridge Parkway is a very scenic stretch of road in the states of North Carolina and Virginia in the United States of America.
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