Fairy Tale Road Trip To Magical Places In South Carolina

Our signature road trips just keep getting better and better. Few things are quite as fun as packing a cooler and piling the whole family into the car for a magical road trip adventure. This one, in particular, we consider especially enchanting because it goes to some very magical places in South Carolina. How soon do you think you can go?

As with all of our road trips, this one comes complete with an interactive map made just for navigating to the spots along the way.

Google Maps (embellished with text) This map will take you to all six locations on the road trip. Ready. Set. Go!

Brookgreen Gardens - Murrells Inlet

TripAdvisor/glomarrone South Carolina’s number one outdoor attraction is worthy of a road trip any time of the year. Roam the 9,127 acres found at this historic site along the coast and marvel at the beautiful landscape and sculpture gardens. Check out this article to learn more about Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA

Audubon Swamp Garden - Charleston

Google Maps/Frank Mattowitz Located adjacent to the nation’s oldest historical garden, the Audubon Swamp Garden leads visitors on an enchanting adventure through a gorgeous swamp, complete with boardwalks to keep your toes dry. Learn all about Audubon Swamp Garden, and why even a swamp can be considered magical. Audubon Swamp Garden, 3550 Magnolia Plantation Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Botany Bay Road - Edisto

Google Maps/ryan elam Drive through an enchanting tree tunnel on your way to one of the most secluded beaches in the state. This isn’t the state’s only tree tunnel, but it just may be the prettiest! Learn all about Botany Bay Road and have your camera ready for this part of the drive. Botany Bay Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area, Botany Bay Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA

Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks - Hilton Head

Facebook/Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks Dine outside and over the water at one of the most magical venues in all of South Carolina. Hudson’s Seafood doles out more than just wonderful views, though. The food here is extraordinary! Learn all about it here. Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks, 1 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA

Governor’s Mansion Gardens

The Lace House at Arsenal Hill/Facebook This little-known garden is open to the public and filled with several garden “rooms” that are positively delightful. You won’t regret seeking it out. Plan to spend at least an hour or so exploring it all. Learn all about it right over here. The gardens are a popular wedding location, so don’t be surprised if there’s a celebration underway! The Lace House at Arsenal Hill, 803 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Congaree National Park - Hopkins

Flickr/禾 Lin Visit one of the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forests in the country right here in South Carolina. The park is not only open 24 hours a day, but it is also free. The most magical time to visit? During the height of firefly mating season, which occurs each year usually during the last two weeks of May. If taking this road trip at the end of May, be sure to arrive at Congaree at or just after dark to see the fireflies! Learn more from this previous article. Congaree National Park, South Carolina 29061, USA

You’re sure to love all of these spots. Which one do you think will be your favorite? Seeing the fireflies at Congaree National Park? If you have been to these magical places in South Carolina, or know of other places you consider part of the fairy tale, let us know in the comment section. We would love to hear from you!

Google Maps (embellished with text)

This map will take you to all six locations on the road trip. Ready. Set. Go!

TripAdvisor/glomarrone

South Carolina’s number one outdoor attraction is worthy of a road trip any time of the year. Roam the 9,127 acres found at this historic site along the coast and marvel at the beautiful landscape and sculpture gardens. Check out this article to learn more about Brookgreen Gardens.

Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA

Google Maps/Frank Mattowitz

Located adjacent to the nation’s oldest historical garden, the Audubon Swamp Garden leads visitors on an enchanting adventure through a gorgeous swamp, complete with boardwalks to keep your toes dry. Learn all about Audubon Swamp Garden, and why even a swamp can be considered magical.

Audubon Swamp Garden, 3550 Magnolia Plantation Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Google Maps/ryan elam

Drive through an enchanting tree tunnel on your way to one of the most secluded beaches in the state. This isn’t the state’s only tree tunnel, but it just may be the prettiest! Learn all about Botany Bay Road and have your camera ready for this part of the drive.

Botany Bay Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area, Botany Bay Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USA

Facebook/Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks

Dine outside and over the water at one of the most magical venues in all of South Carolina. Hudson’s Seafood doles out more than just wonderful views, though. The food here is extraordinary! Learn all about it here.

Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks, 1 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA

The Lace House at Arsenal Hill/Facebook

This little-known garden is open to the public and filled with several garden “rooms” that are positively delightful. You won’t regret seeking it out. Plan to spend at least an hour or so exploring it all. Learn all about it right over here. The gardens are a popular wedding location, so don’t be surprised if there’s a celebration underway!

The Lace House at Arsenal Hill, 803 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Flickr/禾 Lin

Visit one of the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forests in the country right here in South Carolina. The park is not only open 24 hours a day, but it is also free. The most magical time to visit? During the height of firefly mating season, which occurs each year usually during the last two weeks of May. If taking this road trip at the end of May, be sure to arrive at Congaree at or just after dark to see the fireflies! Learn more from this previous article.

Congaree National Park, South Carolina 29061, USA

For another fantastic road trip in South Carolina: The Ultimate South Carolina Hidden Gem Road Trip will take you to 9 incredible little-known spots in the state.

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Places To Visit In South Carolina

November 17, 2022

Katie Feldkamp

What is the best road trip to take in South Carolina? The Palmetto State is ideal to travel to, so it is hard to narrow down the best road trip in South Carolina. But break it up by category, and here are several of the best road trips to take in South Carolina:

Where are some hidden gems in South Carolina? South Carolina is full of hidden gems. No matter what your interest is, there is something for everyone to seek out.

If you’re still seeking adventure, check out this road trip of hidden gems in South Carolina.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The Palmetto State is ideal to travel to, so it is hard to narrow down the best road trip in South Carolina. But break it up by category, and here are several of the best road trips to take in South Carolina:

During the holiday season, this is the best Christmas road trip in South Carolina.
When the leaves begin to change, you’ll want to take this fall foliage road trip in South Carolina.
When you want to visit the coast, follow the best beach road trip in South Carolina.
Hungry? How about a road trip for the best pie in South Carolina?

Where are some hidden gems in South Carolina?

South Carolina is full of hidden gems. No matter what your interest is, there is something for everyone to seek out.

These hidden gems in South Carolina are simply enchanting.
Here are some hidden gems in South Carolina that only locals know about.
Calling all nature lovers! This hidden gem is the perfect place to enjoy nature in South Carolina.
You’ll work up an appetite reading about these hidden gem restaurants in South Carolina.

If you’re still seeking adventure, check out this road trip of hidden gems in South Carolina.