If the pandemic and all the restrictions that come with it have you down, then check out the photos below. We’re missing some of the most beautiful views in the Palmetto State while we stay inside and stay safe during this time. But this won’t last forever, South Carolina, so cheer up and take a peek at some of those gorgeous views in South Carolina that will always be waiting for you:
- Waterfront Park - Beaufort
Google Local/Jerron Taylor There’s no bad view from anywhere along the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort’s Historic District. Have a seat and watch the the world slow down to a snail’s pace. Address: Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
- Lake Jocassee
Google Local/Layla Warren Devils Fork State Park offers the easiest access to this cold water mountain lake. Any day at Lake Jocassee is a day to remember. Address: 161 Holcombe Cir, Salem, SC 29676
- Falls Park on the Reedy
TripAdvisor/Sburris65 The prettiest urban waterfall (in our humble opinion) east of the Mississippi is found right here in Greenville. No trip to Greenville would be complete without admiring the views from Liberty Bridge, or park side, down by the water.Address: 601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
- Campbell’s Covered Bridge
TripAdvisor/Jeri S The last remaining covered bridge from a bygone era is beautiful and haunting reminder of simpler times in the Palmetto State. Visit this Greenville County Park for an up close look.Address: 171 Campbell Covered Bridge Rd, Landrum, SC 29356
- Congaree National Park
Google Local/Ruby Vance Explore the smallest national park in the system to discover some of the oldest trees in the world. Address: 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061
- Waterfront Park in Charleston
Google Local/Andrew Russell Bring a bathing suit and prepare for some old-fashioned fun playing in the fountains at Charleston’s Waterfront Park. Pack a picnic and enjoy views of the harbor while you’re here! Address: Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401
- Sassafras Mountain Tower
Google Local/Mark Cooper The new tower high atop South Carolina’s tallest mountain peak offers unobstructed 360-degree views. What a place to watch a sunrise or a sunset! Address: Sassafras Mountain Rd, Sunset, SC 29685
- Botany Bay
Google Local/William Seeley From the tunnel of trees to the historic plantation and the boneyard beach, this locale along the coast beckons a visit — and each return thereafter. Address: 1066 Botany Bay Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438
- Beachwalker County Park at Kiawah
Google Local/juan gallego Discover some of the whitest, most pristine sand on the South Carolina coast at this public park and beach on Kiawah Island. Address: 8 Beachwalker Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
- Old Sheldon Church Ruins
TripAdvisor/e127m Recently enclosed by a protective barrier fence, the ruins of Old Sheldon Church (also known as Prince William’s Parish Church) are haunting and beautiful. Though you can no longer walk inside the church ruins, you can still stroll among the church grounds and the many centuries-old graves. Address: Old Sheldon Church Rd, Yemassee, SC 29945
Some places are just worth the wait, so hang in there, South Carolina. These places (and more) will be there waiting for you when travel restrictions are lifted. What other places are on your bucket list once it’s safe to get outside and explore again?
Google Local/Jerron Taylor
There’s no bad view from anywhere along the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort’s Historic District. Have a seat and watch the the world slow down to a snail’s pace. Address: Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
Google Local/Layla Warren
Devils Fork State Park offers the easiest access to this cold water mountain lake. Any day at Lake Jocassee is a day to remember. Address: 161 Holcombe Cir, Salem, SC 29676
TripAdvisor/Sburris65
The prettiest urban waterfall (in our humble opinion) east of the Mississippi is found right here in Greenville. No trip to Greenville would be complete without admiring the views from Liberty Bridge, or park side, down by the water.Address: 601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
TripAdvisor/Jeri S
The last remaining covered bridge from a bygone era is beautiful and haunting reminder of simpler times in the Palmetto State. Visit this Greenville County Park for an up close look.Address: 171 Campbell Covered Bridge Rd, Landrum, SC 29356
Google Local/Ruby Vance
Explore the smallest national park in the system to discover some of the oldest trees in the world. Address: 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061
Google Local/Andrew Russell
Bring a bathing suit and prepare for some old-fashioned fun playing in the fountains at Charleston’s Waterfront Park. Pack a picnic and enjoy views of the harbor while you’re here! Address: Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401
Google Local/Mark Cooper
The new tower high atop South Carolina’s tallest mountain peak offers unobstructed 360-degree views. What a place to watch a sunrise or a sunset! Address: Sassafras Mountain Rd, Sunset, SC 29685
Google Local/William Seeley
From the tunnel of trees to the historic plantation and the boneyard beach, this locale along the coast beckons a visit — and each return thereafter. Address: 1066 Botany Bay Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438
Google Local/juan gallego
Discover some of the whitest, most pristine sand on the South Carolina coast at this public park and beach on Kiawah Island. Address: 8 Beachwalker Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
TripAdvisor/e127m
Recently enclosed by a protective barrier fence, the ruins of Old Sheldon Church (also known as Prince William’s Parish Church) are haunting and beautiful. Though you can no longer walk inside the church ruins, you can still stroll among the church grounds and the many centuries-old graves. Address: Old Sheldon Church Rd, Yemassee, SC 29945
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