The Palmetto State’s Midlands is a picturesque canvas of the South brimming with history, culture and vacation lure.  To the west, history and adventure mingle when you visit the Cowpens National Battlefield, Table Rock State Park or Congaree National Park with one of the highest canopies in the world and the tallest trees in the eastern US.  According to a national survey conducted by TravelScope, South Carolina is one of the Top 5 camping destinations.

In metro Columbia, tourists can enjoy the culture and art of today alongside the history of yesteryear. The walkable districts are brimming with boutiques and galleries of local and nationally-known artists, the South Carolina Philharmonic and the newly formed Columbia Festival Orchestra, as well as unique museum experiences like EdVenture Children’s Museum with more than 350 hands-on exhibits.  Columbia is home to the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, as well as tranquil Lake Murray, 78 square miles of ice-tea sipping inspiration and recreation.

To the east, flatlands extend toward the coast with Pinehurst-like sandy terrain, perfect for the course architect and the golfer.  Legions of golf enthusiasts travel south year round to enjoy the links along with the many small towns just brimming with Old South charm.  And whether you like your races on four legs or four wheels, you won’t want to miss the Steeplechase Races in Camden and the Southern 500 NASCAR race in Darlington.

Come to the Midlands – the heart of South Carolina.  Come to relax – renew – re-energize.  Find yourself in the Midlands and lose your heart to the South.

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