South Carolina Smiles and Places 2008 Official Vacation Guide - (Page 101) S O UTH CAROLINA Welcome to South Carolina “Places,” the utility part of the vacation guide. In these pages visitors will find specific information on the state’s attractions, historic sites, African-American historic sites, recreational outlets, golf courses, festivals and events, airports, weather and more. Most of the information in the “Places” section is divided by South Carolina’s 10 tourism regions— regions that reflect the state’s cultural, scenic and ethnic diversity. For more information on a specific tourism region, call or write the tourism organizations listed in the “Visitor Information” section for each region. The Upcountry, pg. 145 www.TheUpcountry.com www.pendleton-district.org Olde English District, pg. 129 www.sctravel.net Old 96 District, pg. 125 www.sctravelold96.com Pee Dee Country, pg. 134 www.peedeetourism.com Capital City/ Lake Murray Country, pg. 102 www.scjewel.com Myrtle Beach Area/ The Grand Strand, pg. 119 www.myrtlebeachinfo.com www.visitgeorgetowncountysc.com Thoroughbred Country, pg. 142 www.tbredcountry.org Santee Cooper Country, pg. 138 www.santeecoopercountry.org Lowcountry & Resort Islands, pg. 114 www.southcarolinalowcountry.com Historic Charleston & Resort Beaches, pg. 106 www.charlestoncvb.com The information which follows is divided into 10 Tourism Regions as shown on this map. How toUse the‘‘Places’’Section Each chapter begins with a brief overview. This is followed by a listing of the region’s tourism products, with hours of operation, admission fees, email and web addresses. Product listings include: • Amusements & Attractions • Military Sites • Arts & Entertainment • Museums • Gardens & Plantations • Parks & Recreation • Guided Tours • Resort Islands • Historic Churches & Synagogues • Shopping • Historic Sites • Spectator Sports • Lighthouses • Visitor Information A snapshot of the state’s public Golf Courses is next, followed by the regional listings in an easy-to-read chart layout. Dining tips offer insight into the state’s culinary choices and the variety of gastronomical experiences your palette can enjoy here. One way to discover off-the-beaten-path dining spots is by traveling the state’s Heritage Corridor & Scenic Highways. This section highlights six roadways that cut a swath across most of the state, unveiling history, heritage, culture and more. A listing of Festivals & Seasonal Events is next, highlighting such annual favorites as Aiken’s Triple Crown horse races, Charleston’s Spoleto Festival, the Gullah Festival in Beaufort, and state and county fairs. For your convenience, we’ve included a map of State Parks which denotes location. A quick-glance key outlines the major facilities offered at each. In Getting Here, we list the major airports accessible for each tourism region, the airlines that serve them and the car rentals located there, bus and train service, and public transportation, where available. For our International Visitors, we provide the state’s international office representatives, contact information for consulates for replacement of visas, telephone dialing instructions, most frequently used country and city codes, and outlets for currency exchange. In Case of Emergency offers emergency tips for visitors traveling the state’s highways. Insider Information charts the state’s mild climate with tips on the hurricane season, pointers for viewing fall foliage, state trivia and year 2008 holidays observed. www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 101 Welcome to South Carolina Places Places http://www.TheUpcountry.com http://www.sctravel.net http://www.pendleton-district.org http://www.peedeetourism.com http://www.sctravelold96.com http://www.myrtlebeachinfo.com http://www.scjewel.com http://www.visitgeorgetowncountysc.com http://www.tbredcountry.org http://www.santeecoopercountry.org http://www.southcarolinalowcountry.com http://www.charlestoncvb.com http://www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com
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