The Palmetto State is hiding adventures so magnificent they’ll have your kids actually looking up from their phones and your in-laws temporarily forgetting to mention that thing you did wrong at Thanksgiving three years ago.
I’ve spent countless weekends exploring these South Carolina treasures, returning home with a camera roll full of memories, a car full of souvenirs, and occasionally, inexplicable stains on my favorite shirts.
So pack some snacks, charge those devices (but promise you’ll actually look at the scenery), and prepare for eight day trips that will have your family group chat buzzing for years to come.
1. Beaufort
Tucked along the coastline like a perfectly placed jewel, Beaufort offers the kind of day trip that makes you question all your life choices – specifically, why you don’t live here already…