South Carolina State House [1]: The resilient and grand state capitol features gorgeous grounds and interesting monuments.
South Carolina State Museum [2]: Learn all about the Palmetto State in an excellently restored warehouse in the Congaree Vista.
University of South Carolina [3]: The quietly elegant “Horseshoe” section is a slice of history at one of the South’s oldest universities.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden [4]: One of America’s best all-around zoos has a dynamic educational and conservation component, as well as a beautiful botanical garden.
Congaree National Park [5]: This park features an ancient cypress swamp with what may be the tallest old-growth canopy remaining on Earth.
Newberry Opera House [6]: This lovingly restored building still hosts regular performances in this historic town.
Cheraw Historic District [7]: The birthplace of Dizzy Gillespie also boasts one of the cutest downtown areas in the state.
Woods Bay State Natural Area [8]: This very well-preserved Carolina Bay features a canoe trail and scenic boardwalk.
Edisto Memorial Gardens [9]: The pride of Orangeburg showcases thousands of varieties of roses.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/columbia/sights/south-carolina-state-house
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/columbia/sights/south-carolina-state-museum
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/columbia/sights/university-south-carolina
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/columbia/sights/riverbanks-zoo-and-garden
[5] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/outside-columbia/congaree-national-park
[6] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/outside-columbia/newberry/newberry-opera-house
[7] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/the-pee-dee/cheraw/cheraw-historic-district
[8] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/the-pee-dee/florence/woods-bay-state-natural-area
[9] http://www.moon.com/destinations/south-carolina/columbia-and-the-midlands/the-santee-cooper-region/orangeburg/edisto-memorial-gardens