Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
This is a BBQ buffet in small town Batesburg-Leesville, about 15 minutes from the house. It's very good and is pretty famous, having guests such as Presidents and the Food Network.
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Shealy's Bar-B-Que
340 E Columbia Ave This is a BBQ buffet in small town Batesburg-Leesville, about 15 minutes from the house. It's very good and is pretty famous, having guests such as Presidents and the Food Network.
Very good BBQ place in Lexington. Offers a buffet or menu items.
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Hudson's Smokehouse BBQ
4952 Sunset Blvd Very good BBQ place in Lexington. Offers a buffet or menu items.
Poke Bros.
5225 Sunset BlvdHawaiian/Sushi Fusion
Very cool place! Located in what was once a mill that used cotton to make bed stuffing, this restaurant makes their own beer, but also has very good food. They also do fun things such as Bingo on certain nights.
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Old Mill Brewpub
711 E Main StVery cool place! Located in what was once a mill that used cotton to make bed stuffing, this restaurant makes their own beer, but also has very good food. They also do fun things such as Bingo on certain nights.
Keg Cowboy Bar & Restaurant
108 E Main StLibby's
116 W Main StGreat spot for Italian. Jessie is from NY and has Italian heritage and she approves. We both love the Baked Ziti.
Luce Cucina Italiano
1812 Augusta Hwy Great spot for Italian. Jessie is from NY and has Italian heritage and she approves. We both love the Baked Ziti.
Very nice place to get coffee on Main St. of Lexington. Inside an older building, nice ambience.
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The Haven Coffee House
121 E Main StVery nice place to get coffee on Main St. of Lexington. Inside an older building, nice ambience.
Belly's Southern Pride
2508 Augusta HwyGreat local BBQ less than a mile away!
Great place for authentic Mexican!
Brother's & Beer Mexican Restaurant - California Style. Hermanos & Beer
205 Columbia AveGreat place for authentic Mexican!
Great Spot for local Southern Food. Meat & 3 vegetables (Macaroni & Cheese counts!)
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Lizard's Thicket Restaurant
711 University Village DrGreat Spot for local Southern Food. Meat & 3 vegetables (Macaroni & Cheese counts!)
Nice local bar and burger kind of place. Good TV selection for sports.
Moonshiners Patio Bar and Grill
1345 Old Chapin RdNice local bar and burger kind of place. Good TV selection for sports.
Great for Custard and Ice Cream! All handmade with the coolest ingredients.
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Sweet Cream Co.
1627 Main StGreat for Custard and Ice Cream! All handmade with the coolest ingredients.
Legendary Local Spot for Fried Chicken, Burgers, Hot Dogs, etc. About 25 minutes from the house in West Columbia.
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Zesto of West Columbia
504 12th StLegendary Local Spot for Fried Chicken, Burgers, Hot Dogs, etc. About 25 minutes from the house in West Columbia.
Cribb's Sandwich & Sweet Shop
108 S Church StNice local sandwich shop, just off Main Street.
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StSaturday Mornings on Main Street in Columbia.
Knead Pizza
104 Scarborough DrNice local pizza place nearby. Also offers craft beer.
Nice place for Tex-Mex. Offers a salsa bar with a wide variety. El Jimador is a little close which is also good Tex-Mex.
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
1937 US-1Nice place for Tex-Mex. Offers a salsa bar with a wide variety. El Jimador is a little close which is also good Tex-Mex.
Rush's
201 Columbia AveColumbia area burger, hot dog, and fried chicken type of place.
We love Zaxby's! If you don't have them in your area, it's a little bit nicer than fast food so I don't want to call it that, but it's a chain chicken place. Fried Chicken, but also good Salads. Just around the corner in the Publix Shopping Center parking lot.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
823 Highway 378We love Zaxby's! If you don't have them in your area, it's a little bit nicer than fast food so I don't want to call it that, but it's a chain chicken place. Fried Chicken, but also good Salads. Just around the corner in the Publix Shopping Center parking lot.
Very nice place! Specializes in dishes made from local produce. I highly recommend the "Southern Egg Rolls" for an appetizer. It's a spring roll with SC BBQ and Pimento Cheese. Amazing!
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The Root Cellar
420 Columbia AveVery nice place! Specializes in dishes made from local produce. I highly recommend the "Southern Egg Rolls" for an appetizer. It's a spring roll with SC BBQ and Pimento Cheese. Amazing!
Antai Asian Dining
5084 Sunset BlvdNice sit down restaurant in Lexington for Asian food. Very fresh.
Nice place for a sit down pizza. They do trivia at 8 on Tuesday and have very good drink specials that night.
Mellow Mushroom Lexington
5364 Sunset BoulevardNice place for a sit down pizza. They do trivia at 8 on Tuesday and have very good drink specials that night.
Very cool place to eat. It's in an old historical Lexington home. No advertising on the front. Focused on New Orleans cuisine, but also has other things such as local seafood and a bar. Supposedly haunted!
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Private Property
220 W Main StVery cool place to eat. It's in an old historical Lexington home. No advertising on the front. Focused on New Orleans cuisine, but also has other things such as local seafood and a bar. Supposedly haunted!
Pawleys Front Porch
827 Harden StAwesome Burger place in Columbia's 5 Points.
Sapori
407 N Lake DrVery nice place for wines and Italian food.
If you're going to Charleston, we recommend this spot. Beautiful view on the marsh with good seafood. It's in between Charleston and Folly Beach, so it makes a good stop on the way back from the beach. Stunning sunsets.
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdIf you're going to Charleston, we recommend this spot. Beautiful view on the marsh with good seafood. It's in between Charleston and Folly Beach, so it makes a good stop on the way back from the beach. Stunning sunsets.
If you're heading toward Augusta or Atlanta, this is a great place to stop for Seafood. They have a grits and hushpuppies bar and you can even try alligator!
Old McDonald Fish Camp Inc
355 Currytown RdIf you're heading toward Augusta or Atlanta, this is a great place to stop for Seafood. They have a grits and hushpuppies bar and you can even try alligator!
Awesome place on Main St. Columbia, just across from the State House. We like to go as a group and split appetizers. As the name suggests, they have a ton of Bourbon.
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Bourbon
1214 Main StAwesome place on Main St. Columbia, just across from the State House. We like to go as a group and split appetizers. As the name suggests, they have a ton of Bourbon.
Fresh Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, good for breakfast and lunch. Has sidewalk dining or indoor dining, along with a shop that has kitchen equipment, cheeses, wines, and cigars. This is in 5 points, which is a fun area to visit during the day and a college bar scene at night.
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The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda AveFresh Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, good for breakfast and lunch. Has sidewalk dining or indoor dining, along with a shop that has kitchen equipment, cheeses, wines, and cigars. This is in 5 points, which is a fun area to visit during the day and a college bar scene at night.
Publico
2013 Greene StDrip Coffee
729 Saluda AveNice wing joint. If you're in town for a football game, Coach Muschamp is live here every Thursday night.
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Wild Wing Cafe
480 Town Center PlNice wing joint. If you're in town for a football game, Coach Muschamp is live here every Thursday night.
Cantina 76
2901 Devine StThis place has awesome Pimento Cheese Burgers! Several Presidents have eaten here to give you an idea, but it doesn't have a sign, just a brick building. Very local.
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Rockaway Athletic Club
2719 Rosewood DrThis place has awesome Pimento Cheese Burgers! Several Presidents have eaten here to give you an idea, but it doesn't have a sign, just a brick building. Very local.
Burger Tavern 77
2631 Devine StSolid BBQ Buffet, very close to Colonial Life Arena (Basketball and Concerts)
Palmetto Pig Bar-B-Q Restaurant
530 Devine StSolid BBQ Buffet, very close to Colonial Life Arena (Basketball and Concerts)
Little Pigs Barbecue
4927 Alpine RdTrue BBQ
1237 D AveNice place for a southern fast breakfast, served all day. It's a chain and they're all over the Southeast. I like the Cajun Fillet biscuit with seasoned fries. Or a gravy biscuit.
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
5165 Sunset BlvdNice place for a southern fast breakfast, served all day. It's a chain and they're all over the Southeast. I like the Cajun Fillet biscuit with seasoned fries. Or a gravy biscuit.
Chick-fil-A
5560 Sunset BlvdGreat place for frozen yogurt. You make your own, with toppings, sold by weight. Free samples!
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
5580 Sunset BlvdGreat place for frozen yogurt. You make your own, with toppings, sold by weight. Free samples!
Zoës Kitchen
1320 Main StNice spot for healthy food.
Several locations around the area, this one is about 5 minutes from the house. Nice example of local BBQ with a mustard base. Has a drive thru. Also has great burgers, hot dogs, hash/rice, mac&cheese, skins, and chicken.
Maurice's BBQ Piggie Park
766 West Main StreetSeveral locations around the area, this one is about 5 minutes from the house. Nice example of local BBQ with a mustard base. Has a drive thru. Also has great burgers, hot dogs, hash/rice, mac&cheese, skins, and chicken.
Drinks & Nightlife
Krafty Draft Brew Pub LLC
269 Charter Oak RoadOver 100 taps and good food!
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdSwamp Cabbage Brewery
921 Brookwood DrConquest Brewing Company
947 S Stadium RdMercer House Winery
397 Walter Rawl RdShould you be heading toward Charlotte, we recommend a stop at this brewery. Nice setting with good deals on drinks and food. Huge servings.
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Legal Remedy Brewing
129 Oakland AveShould you be heading toward Charlotte, we recommend a stop at this brewery. Nice setting with good deals on drinks and food. Huge servings.
Best bar with a view in Columbia. On top of one of the older buildings on Main St, offers great views of the sunset (you can see Lake Murray), the State House, and Downtown Columbia. The old bank vault downstairs has been transformed into a martini bar. It's a must see when in Columbia!
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Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
1400 Main StBest bar with a view in Columbia. On top of one of the older buildings on Main St, offers great views of the sunset (you can see Lake Murray), the State House, and Downtown Columbia. The old bank vault downstairs has been transformed into a martini bar. It's a must see when in Columbia!
Rusty Anchor Restaurant
1925 Johnson Marina RdNice lake bar.
Nice place on north side of Lake Murray (we're on the south side). Good beers and burgers!
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Liberty Tap Room
1602 Marina RdNice place on north side of Lake Murray (we're on the south side). Good beers and burgers!
Cocktails and Oysters. Metropolitan feel, located on Gervais Street in the Vista just blocks from the State House.
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
936 Gervais StCocktails and Oysters. Metropolitan feel, located on Gervais Street in the Vista just blocks from the State House.
Essentials
Less than 5 minutes away. Across the street from Bi-Lo and a little past Lowe's Grocery.
Publix Super Market at Hendrix Crossing
847 U.S. 378Less than 5 minutes away. Across the street from Bi-Lo and a little past Lowe's Grocery.
BI-LO
760 US-378Another Grocery Store nearby. We typically go to Lowe's or Aldi.
ALDI
6075 St Andrews RdThis is less than a mile from the house. Very nice grocery store that is quite unique. Focused on SC/NC farmers. Has a sausage works, grill, herb garden, wine tasting, and a bar; you can even have beer/wine while you shop! Closes at 11 pm.
Lowes Foods of Lexington on Augusta Highway
2440 Augusta HwyThis is less than a mile from the house. Very nice grocery store that is quite unique. Focused on SC/NC farmers. Has a sausage works, grill, herb garden, wine tasting, and a bar; you can even have beer/wine while you shop! Closes at 11 pm.
Parks & Nature
Paved trails along the Saluda River. Very peaceful. $5 entry fee. Has Christmas Lights during that season. It's about 15-20 minutes from the house and you get to go over the Lake Murray Dam to get there.
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Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River RdPaved trails along the Saluda River. Very peaceful. $5 entry fee. Has Christmas Lights during that season. It's about 15-20 minutes from the house and you get to go over the Lake Murray Dam to get there.
Huge National Park throughout Cypress Swamps. Raised Boardwalk makes for a nice walk through the swamp that would otherwise be quite difficult (no dogs on boardwalk, but they have trails for dogs). Even more trails for kayak/canoes. You may see alligators, boars, snakes, and a variety of fish and bird life. It's free.
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Congaree
100 National Park Rd Huge National Park throughout Cypress Swamps. Raised Boardwalk makes for a nice walk through the swamp that would otherwise be quite difficult (no dogs on boardwalk, but they have trails for dogs). Even more trails for kayak/canoes. You may see alligators, boars, snakes, and a variety of fish and bird life. It's free.
Paved walkway along the Congaree River. Certain sections are still closed from the flood, but it's opened at the Gervais Street Bridge. You can walk that part, then walk over the bridge into Columbia, to continue your walk along the Columbia Canal (between the State Museum and the Congaree River).
3 Rivers Greenway
Three Rivers GreenwayPaved walkway along the Congaree River. Certain sections are still closed from the flood, but it's opened at the Gervais Street Bridge. You can walk that part, then walk over the bridge into Columbia, to continue your walk along the Columbia Canal (between the State Museum and the Congaree River).
Over 30 miles of trails. Spider Woman II backs up to the Broad River. You can hop on boulders out to the middle of the river and it has some impressive bluffs. Great for Mountain Biking and Hiking. Could be closed the day after a rain. $5 entrance or $25/year.
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Harbison State Forest
5600 Broad River RdOver 30 miles of trails. Spider Woman II backs up to the Broad River. You can hop on boulders out to the middle of the river and it has some impressive bluffs. Great for Mountain Biking and Hiking. Could be closed the day after a rain. $5 entrance or $25/year.
FATS Northern Trail Head
20 Work Center RdAbout an hour away, but an incredible place for mountain biking.
One of our favorite hikes, just over 2 hours away, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you're in the area for a bit and want to see the SC mountains we'd recommend Table Rock, as well as several other spots in the area. It's a decent hike, but if hiking isn't your thing, you can drive to the top of nearby Caesar's Head for an incredible view of Table Rock.
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Table Rock State Park
158 E Ellison LnOne of our favorite hikes, just over 2 hours away, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you're in the area for a bit and want to see the SC mountains we'd recommend Table Rock, as well as several other spots in the area. It's a decent hike, but if hiking isn't your thing, you can drive to the top of nearby Caesar's Head for an incredible view of Table Rock.
One of the coolest and most overlooked spots in SC! Totally untouched beach on a hammock island, that was once a rice plantation.
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Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
1066 Botany Bay RdOne of the coolest and most overlooked spots in SC! Totally untouched beach on a hammock island, that was once a rice plantation.
Really cool State Park on Lake Murray. About 45 minutes away by car.
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Dreher Island State Park
3677 State Park RdReally cool State Park on Lake Murray. About 45 minutes away by car.
Great paved trail along the Congaree Creek. This area boasts history from the Stone Age and the Civil War. Shaded walkway that connects with the Three Rivers Greenway, which goes all the way to Columbia, you may see the occasional alligator!
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Timmerman Trail
Great paved trail along the Congaree Creek. This area boasts history from the Stone Age and the Civil War. Shaded walkway that connects with the Three Rivers Greenway, which goes all the way to Columbia, you may see the occasional alligator!
Sesquicentennial State Park
9564 Two Notch RdBeautiful State Park with trails and a small lake.
This is a great zoo! Tons of cool exhibits from Gorillas to Koala Bears to Sea Lions. Also has a botanical garden built above an old Confederate Uniform Factory. There is a water park there as well as ziplining. 25 minutes from home if you go to the West Columbia entrance.
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Riverbanks Zoo og Have
500 Wildlife PkwyThis is a great zoo! Tons of cool exhibits from Gorillas to Koala Bears to Sea Lions. Also has a botanical garden built above an old Confederate Uniform Factory. There is a water park there as well as ziplining. 25 minutes from home if you go to the West Columbia entrance.
Great park, but unfortunately flooding broke the dam and it's now Gibson Creek! Still nice for a walk or just relaxing on a swing nearby.
Gibson Pond Park
241 Gibson RdGreat park, but unfortunately flooding broke the dam and it's now Gibson Creek! Still nice for a walk or just relaxing on a swing nearby.
Nice small park with a creek and fish pond in the middle of Lexington, great for a walk.
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Virginia Hylton Park
111 Maiden LnNice small park with a creek and fish pond in the middle of Lexington, great for a walk.
Nice paved walk in between the Columbia Canal and the Congaree River.
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Columbia Canal og Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StNice paved walk in between the Columbia Canal and the Congaree River.
The original settlement of Charleston, very cool visit with old ships and settlement. Also has a really neat zoo with local species.
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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdThe original settlement of Charleston, very cool visit with old ships and settlement. Also has a really neat zoo with local species.
The Civil War began here. There are several boat tours out of Charleston to this island.
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Fort Sumter National Monument
The Civil War began here. There are several boat tours out of Charleston to this island.
Arts & Culture
Great museum with local history. Lots of homes and other buildings from early Lexington.
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Lexington County Museum
231 Fox StGreat museum with local history. Lots of homes and other buildings from early Lexington.
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdGreat Museum and Observatory!
Nice Art Museum on Main St. Columbia, often has good travelling exhibits.
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Columbia Kunstmuseum
1515 Main StNice Art Museum on Main St. Columbia, often has good travelling exhibits.
This is a really cool museum right on the Historic Univ. of South Carolina Horseshoe. It's free and has some cool exhibits from State History (ex/ James Brown's suit) and often has cool temporary exhibits.
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdThis is a really cool museum right on the Historic Univ. of South Carolina Horseshoe. It's free and has some cool exhibits from State History (ex/ James Brown's suit) and often has cool temporary exhibits.
Really cool movie theater from way back. Shows movies that you might not catch in big theaters.
We also have a Drive-In Movie theater about 25 minutes from the house, The Big Mo.
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Nickelodeon Theatre
1607 Main StReally cool movie theater from way back. Shows movies that you might not catch in big theaters.
We also have a Drive-In Movie theater about 25 minutes from the house, The Big Mo.
EdVenture Børnemuseum
211 Gervais StSightseeing
One of several buildings in the area built by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument. He also designed the Courthouse in Lexington.
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Robert Mills House & Gardens
1616 Blanding StOne of several buildings in the area built by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument. He also designed the Courthouse in Lexington.
Once the largest earthen dam in the world! Built for hydroelectric power in 1927, Lake Murray has over 600 miles of shoreline. The dam has a nice walkway on it for a good view of the lake, especially sunsets. You can also see Columbia in the distance.
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Dreher Shoals Dam
Once the largest earthen dam in the world! Built for hydroelectric power in 1927, Lake Murray has over 600 miles of shoreline. The dam has a nice walkway on it for a good view of the lake, especially sunsets. You can also see Columbia in the distance.
The State House is a cool spot to visit. It's between Main Street Columbia and the Historic Horseshoe on the Univ. of South Carolina (1801). Look for bronze stars on the walls of the state house. These stars mark where Union cannonballs hit the State House, from all the way across the river, during Sherman's siege & the burning of Columbia in 1865.
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South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais St The State House is a cool spot to visit. It's between Main Street Columbia and the Historic Horseshoe on the Univ. of South Carolina (1801). Look for bronze stars on the walls of the state house. These stars mark where Union cannonballs hit the State House, from all the way across the river, during Sherman's siege & the burning of Columbia in 1865.
Univ. of South Carolina's original campus dating back to 1801. Beautiful spot!
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The Horseshoe
Sumter StreetUniv. of South Carolina's original campus dating back to 1801. Beautiful spot!
Angel Oak-træet
3688 Angel Oak RdNice park that isn't touristy on James Island in Charleston. Great view of the battery, the bridge, and Fort Sumter.
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Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrNice park that isn't touristy on James Island in Charleston. Great view of the battery, the bridge, and Fort Sumter.
Woodrow Wilson Family Home
1705 Hampton StThis historical church ruin may be on your way here or on your way home. It's not too far off I-95 and is a must see!
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Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Old Sheldon Church RoadThis historical church ruin may be on your way here or on your way home. It's not too far off I-95 and is a must see!
This lighthouse is now it's own island. Visible from the eastern end of Folly Beach. (No dogs)
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Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueThis lighthouse is now it's own island. Visible from the eastern end of Folly Beach. (No dogs)
Beautiful park overlooking Charleston Harbor. Cannons are set up to show where Confederates first fired on Fort Sumter. Long before that, pirates were hanged from the trees here.
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The Battery
Beautiful park overlooking Charleston Harbor. Cannons are set up to show where Confederates first fired on Fort Sumter. Long before that, pirates were hanged from the trees here.
Tallest Suspension Bridge in the Southeast. Has a walkway on the side for pedestrians and cyclists. Great view of the steeples in Charleston and Ft. Sumter.
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Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
Tallest Suspension Bridge in the Southeast. Has a walkway on the side for pedestrians and cyclists. Great view of the steeples in Charleston and Ft. Sumter.
Everything Else
Hope Ferry Landing
1047-1099 Hope Ferry RdGreat spot to kayak or fish the Saluda River, for free.
Jessie and I got married here, it's a great venue. The first school in Lexington too.
Palmetto Collegiate Institute
104 Hendrix StJessie and I got married here, it's a great venue. The first school in Lexington too.