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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Lighthouse on Sullivans Island near Charleston, South Carolina.
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Sunset over the May River at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina
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Hilton Head Island marina at sunset
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An aerial view of the Clemson University Campus
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Boardwalk view of Ocean and dunes, South Carolina, USA
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Wild birds by a creek at Kiawah Island.
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Boardwalk to Edisto Beach
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Historic Houses, Beaufort, South - Carolina
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Entrance to Mansfield Plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina
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Crowd enjoying the last days of summer, Folly Beach, South Carolina
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Haig Point, Daufuskie Island
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Couple rides bikes on the beach in Hilton Head
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People walk by old buildings in Charleston
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The views and random finds on Daufuskie Island
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People looking out at Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway
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Carolina Room at Montage Palmetto Bluff
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Hilton Head Adventure Playground at Celebration Park
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Poolside lounge area with chairs and umbrellas, with a building in the background
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A view of the Four Seasons Hotel Charleston, showing its facade and surrounding architectural elements
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holiday reefs hanging on outdoor windows
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Exterior of the River Barns at The Dunlin during sunset
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Courtyard of a hotel with seating and a fountain
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The Palmetto Hotel exterior
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Exterior of The Dunlin hotel in South Carolina
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Food & Wine Classic in Charleston gates
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Old Town, Alexandria taken from the Wilson Bridge that crosses the Potomac River
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Exterior of Hotel Bennett
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Teenage girls relaxing on the beautiful beach, People enjoying summer vacation by the ocean.Girls walking on the beach. Cloudy sky and pier in the background. Folly Beach, South Carolina USA.
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Person views piece or African art in the International African American Museum
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Charleston, South Carolina, USA cityscape in the historic French Quarter - stock photo
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Waterfront park with pineapple fountain at sunrise in Charleston, South Carolina
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Portrait of shop owner Mimi Striplin
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Waterfront view of the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina
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Historic Charleston Foundation's historic home and garden tours
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Kids playing in Charleston's Pineapple fountain
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Owner of Daddy's Girls Restaurant in Charleston with his family of girls
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Charleston, South Carolina
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