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South Carolina Travel Guide

South Carolina's beautiful scenery extends from the rolling hills of the Upcountry to the glistening lakes of the midlands and the wide, white sandy beaches of the Atlantic coastline. The state has a rich history documented by attractive plantations and the northwestern foothills, where fierce battles were fought during the Civil War.

Charleston, situated on South Carolina's coast, is a popular tourist destination and site of the first permanent English settlement. Myrtle Beach, a popular resort city famous for its golf, is centred on a sun-drenched stretch of coastline on the northern border. Hilton Head, a narrow, barrier island, is generously clad with beautiful beaches, unspoilt forest, world-class golf courses, tennis resorts, and enjoys a relaxed, laid back lifestyle.

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