South Carolina has beautiful scenery, from the rolling hills of the Upcountry to the glistening lakes of the midlands to the wide, white sandy beaches of the 320km (200-mile) Atlantic coastline. The State has a rich history documented by attractive plantations and the northwestern foothills where fierce battles were fought during the Civil War.

Charleston, situated on the coast, is one of its best-known tourist destinations, being the site of the first permanent English settlement. Myrtle Beach, a popular resort city famous for its golf, centered on the sun-drenched 95km (60-mile) stretch of coastline on the northern border, and Hilton Head, which has 20km (12 miles) of beautiful beaches, unspoilt forest and golf courses, are among the other top attractions.There are over 335 golf courses statewide, and the Low Country offers more than 100 championship courses, several of which are frequented by renowned master players – the recently renovated Kiawah Island Resort is ranked as one of the top courses in the USA. Tennis is another big outdoor attraction, while cycling is well catered for with the creation of a network of cycle paths in Litchfield Beach and Pawley’s Island; expansions to the network are planned for the future. Other activities include watersports, hiking and fishing. Hiking and biking are both possible on the Palmetto Trail, which opened after almost 10 years in the planning. The trail runs through Santee Cooper County from the coast to Manchester Forest in Sumter County.

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