South Carolina

The Palmetto State

Charleston's pastel townhouses and Lowcountry cuisine, the Sea Islands and their Gullah heritage, and the resort beaches of Hilton Head and Myrtle.

Capital

Columbia

Largest city

Charleston

Region

South

Best time to visit

March–May and September–November.

Highlights

• ·Charleston Historic District
• ·Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
• ·Hilton Head Island
• ·Congaree National Park