South Carolina

South Carolina’s coastal cities including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head are popular summer destinations for golf, swimming, boating, and outdoor activities. Inland, the Palmetto State offers rivers for kayaking, fishing, camping, and swimming. For hiking trails, waterfalls, and stunning views, visitors head to South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

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