The Southern Carolina area is located in the heart of the South Carolina Heritage Corridor. Along this corridor are beautiful nature sites, discovery sites, and state parks, as shown in the maps below.

Here are just some of the many places to visit in the Southern Carolina area:

This museum’s exhibits and displays tell the story of Barnwell from its Native American days to the Gulf War. It also features traveling art exhibits, drama presentations and works by local artists.

Cathedral Bay Heritage Wildlife Preserve

Located in Bamberg County, Cathedral Bay is an excellent example of the Carolina bay phenomenon. Carolina bays are elliptical or oval basins found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain. The vast majority of these features are found within North Carolina and South Carolina. Along with their unusual shape, bays have several other features in common. To visit their site, click here: http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/wild/heritage/hp/hp9/default.htm.

Denmark Historic District

Enjoy shopping or browsing in an old-time five and dime, or wander through floors of antiques in the AT&T building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A restored sign shop now houses an art gallery and there's a hardware store that offers everything from lumber to fine china. The Mennonite bakery offers savory home baked breads, which can be enjoyed in the gazebo at Harrison Park. The Jim Harrison Gallery on Main Street offers displays of this internationally known artist. The town comes alive each spring with the Dogwood Festival.

Hampton County Museum

The Hampton County Museum in Hampton is located in the old jailhouse in Hampton County. The museum contains an extensive collection of Civil War memorabilia, including various maps and uniforms, as well as from World War I, World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Photographs of the county, its founders and important historical figures are also on display.

Healing Springs

Artesian wells supply legendary mineral waters to pilgrims seeking help for all kinds of ailments. Historical records and legend date the springs back to 1770 when Indians considered the waters sacred and bathed in them for healing when sick or hurt. During the American Revolution, four mortally wounded British soldiers were left here with two able bodied men to care for them until they died and were buried. Six months later, all six returned to their garrison in Charleston, further perpetuating the springs' legend for healing.

Jim Harrison's paintings of farm landscapes, country stores, and small town architecture afford viewers the opportunity to once again "go home." Jim's art and writing have placed him among the nation's most important chroniclers of earlier twentieth century rural life.
Visit www.jimharrison.com.

Lake Brown

Lake Brown is a 100-acre fishing lake provided by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Public access is through public boat ramps and a fishing pier. There are some boat/motor restrictions. For more information, visit www.dnr.state.sc.us

Lakeview Plantation

Located in Allendale County, Lakeview Plantation offers a wide range of nature-based activities – over 60 miles of trails, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, paddling, birding and more. Lodging, RV camping, primitive camping and organized activities tailored to suit the needs of almost any group. Visit www.lakeviewplantation.com.

Paw Paw Country Club

Golf course designed by one of South Carolina's best-known architects, Russell Breeden. The course has abundant lakes and woods, large undulating greens, contoured fairways and hybrid grasses. Best Hole: Number 16, a 517-yard par-5 that features a tee shot across a lake and a lone pine tree in the middle of the fairway to discourage going for the deep but narrow, well-guarded green in two shots.

Golf


• Number of Holes: 18
• Pro Yards: 6666
• Pro Par: 72
• Pro Rating: 69.6
• Pro Slope: 126
• Green: Bermuda
• Golf Packages Available: Yes
• Walk/Cart: Both
• Senior Yards: 5546

Penny Branch Golf Club

Penny Branch Club is situated on the McKenzie farm in peaceful Furman, South Carolina, amidst the picturesque beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry. It is the perfect course for those golfers that don't want to be "pushed" and would rather truly enjoy the game of golf. To visit their site, click here: www.pennybranchclub.com

Golf


• Number of Holes: 18
• Pro Yards: 6641
• Pro Par: 72
• Pro Rating:72.4
• Pro Slope: 132
• Green: Bermuda
• Walk/Cart: Both
• Senior Yards: 5576

Sweetwater Country Club

Sweetwater Country Club in Barnwell is host to a beautiful 18-hole golf course with the following amenities also available

• Number of Holes: 18
• Club House
• Banquet Facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Tennis Courts
  

Town of Hampton Museum and Visitors' Center

The Hampton Museum and Visitors' Center is located in an old bank building in downtown Hampton. The museum contains military artifacts, a children's room, an exhibition of various antique medical equipment donated by local physicians and Watermelon Festival memorabilia. Also, on a regular basis, local craftsmen and artisans display their wares throughout the museum. This museum is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Vertical Sundial

For over 150 years, Barnwell's rare vertical sundial has given the correct time of day to passersby. It is thought to be the only one of its kind remaining in America.

Watermelon Festival

Hampton County is home to the state's oldest, continuing festival, The Hampton County Watermelon Festival. Started in 1939, the festival runs eight days, and was designed to celebrate the county's largest crop. Hampton County continues to be one of the largest producers of watermelons in the state. Upwards to 50,000 tourists and visitors descend on Hampton County the third week of June to enjoy a kaleidoscope of bright, exciting, interesting, fun things to do, to see, to hear: Melon runs, beauties on parade and in review, a Melon Ball, snappy bands, colorful floats gliding past, VIP's from government, business and industry adding interest to the scene, creative arts and crafts and clever contests, dancing in the street, rock music, big band sounds, country, beach music, air shows, races, talent galore in review and watermelon edible and not so everywhere in sight. For more info, visit www.hamptoncounty.com/watermelon_festival.htm

Williston Country Club

This course's narrow fairways are lined with pine trees. The signature hole is #3 where water comes into play on the left and sand bunkers guard the right. Two of the fairways are doglegs, which require shots over trees in order to allow a clear approach to the greens.

Golf


• Number of Holes: 9
• Pro Yards: 3071
• Pro Par: 36
• Pro Rating: 69.1
• Pro Slope: 115
• Green: Bermuda
• Golf Packages Available: Yes
• Walk/Cart: Cart
• Senior Yards: 2400