Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect season to get outside and explore. Set aside some time on a day off to get outside and play. Discover some of the most beautiful springtime spots in the state below. How many have you already visited?
- Forty Acre Rock - Kershaw
alltrails/Gina Fraser Take a hike to a rock that clocks in at 14 acres (not 40) large and has natural pools all across the surface. In the springtime they fill with water and grow the most colorful vegetation. It’s beautiful to witness. Learn more here.
- Cypress Gardens - Moncks Corner
TripAdvisor/IndianaWilliams Stroll through 170 acres of lush gardens and swamp at this out-of-the-way attraction. See the spot where the famous rowboat scene in the major motion picture, “The Notebook,” was filmed. Learn all about it from this previous article.
- Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail - Pomaria
Facebook/Palmetto Trail After the long winter, immerse yourself in the wilderness under a lush canopy of trees on this 10.8-mile hike. The trail is built from an old rail passage that still contains 14 trestles and bridges. Find out more right here.
- Sassafras Mountain Tower - Sunset
Google Maps/nithish reddy Travel over to the state’s newest overlook. It’s situated high atop the highest peak in South Carolina. From here, you can see three states! Find out more from this previous article.
- Campbells Covered Bridge - Landrum
Google Maps/julie schiermeyerdeziel The oldest covered bridge in the state is a beautiful sight in the springtime when the greens surrounding the bridge are at their brightest. Take the short trail around the preserve and look for wildflowers. Find out more in this previous article.
- Edisto Memorial Gardens - Orangeburg
TripAdvisor/Motard The spring and early summer are the best times to view the 4,800 rose plants found at this underrated park in South Carolina. Usually, the city celebrates the first weekend in May every year with the annual Festival of Roses. Word hasn’t been released yet if the festival is a go for 2021. Learn more by reading this.
- Lake Jocassee
Flickr/troop701 Spend a day by, on, or in the water at Lake Jocassee. The state’s clearest, most pristine lake is suited to springtime fun. Rent a kayak or even a motor boat at Devil’s Fork State Park and go enjoy the day. Learn all about it in this previous article.
- Landsford Canal State Park - Catawba
Facebook/South Carolina State Parks Each May, the waters of the Catawba River fill with the largest stand of Rocky Shoal Spider Lilies anywhere. You can view them from the park on the Canal Trail. Or, better yet, bring a kayak and get up closer! Learn more here.
- Botany Bay Beach - Edisto Island
TripAdvisor/TreadingGrain Follow a sandy path to discover a beautiful, untouched boneyard beach filled with the sun bleached carcasses of downed trees. Pass under a gorgeous tunnel of trees on an old dirt road getting there. This is a fantastic journey to make in the springtime! Learn all about it right here.
- Falls Park on the Reedy - Greenville
Daniela Duncan / Moment Open Collection via Getty Images Explore the best urban waterfall on the east coast in this 32-acre park at the foot of Main Street in Greenville. Check out all of the spring flowers planted in the park! Also find out eight more wonderful parks to visit this spring by reading this previous article.
The first few weeks outside of winter are truly magical each year. That period between temperatures that make you shiver and temperatures that have you wiping the sweat off your brow isn’t long in South Carolina so we have to make the best of the springtime we do get. Get outside and play – soon!
alltrails/Gina Fraser
Take a hike to a rock that clocks in at 14 acres (not 40) large and has natural pools all across the surface. In the springtime they fill with water and grow the most colorful vegetation. It’s beautiful to witness. Learn more here.
TripAdvisor/IndianaWilliams
Stroll through 170 acres of lush gardens and swamp at this out-of-the-way attraction. See the spot where the famous rowboat scene in the major motion picture, “The Notebook,” was filmed. Learn all about it from this previous article.
Facebook/Palmetto Trail
After the long winter, immerse yourself in the wilderness under a lush canopy of trees on this 10.8-mile hike. The trail is built from an old rail passage that still contains 14 trestles and bridges. Find out more right here.
Google Maps/nithish reddy
Travel over to the state’s newest overlook. It’s situated high atop the highest peak in South Carolina. From here, you can see three states! Find out more from this previous article.
Google Maps/julie schiermeyerdeziel
The oldest covered bridge in the state is a beautiful sight in the springtime when the greens surrounding the bridge are at their brightest. Take the short trail around the preserve and look for wildflowers. Find out more in this previous article.
TripAdvisor/Motard
The spring and early summer are the best times to view the 4,800 rose plants found at this underrated park in South Carolina. Usually, the city celebrates the first weekend in May every year with the annual Festival of Roses. Word hasn’t been released yet if the festival is a go for 2021. Learn more by reading this.
Flickr/troop701
Spend a day by, on, or in the water at Lake Jocassee. The state’s clearest, most pristine lake is suited to springtime fun. Rent a kayak or even a motor boat at Devil’s Fork State Park and go enjoy the day. Learn all about it in this previous article.
Facebook/South Carolina State Parks
Each May, the waters of the Catawba River fill with the largest stand of Rocky Shoal Spider Lilies anywhere. You can view them from the park on the Canal Trail. Or, better yet, bring a kayak and get up closer! Learn more here.
TripAdvisor/TreadingGrain
Follow a sandy path to discover a beautiful, untouched boneyard beach filled with the sun bleached carcasses of downed trees. Pass under a gorgeous tunnel of trees on an old dirt road getting there. This is a fantastic journey to make in the springtime! Learn all about it right here.
Daniela Duncan / Moment Open Collection via Getty Images
Explore the best urban waterfall on the east coast in this 32-acre park at the foot of Main Street in Greenville. Check out all of the spring flowers planted in the park! Also find out eight more wonderful parks to visit this spring by reading this previous article.
For another fun activity to enjoy all year long: This Hidden Beach In The Lowcountry Of South Carolina Is The Best Place To Find Seashells!
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Address: 40 Acre Rock Heritage Preserve, 2207 Conservancy Rd, Kershaw, SC 29067, USAAddress: Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USAAddress: Pomaria, SC 29126, USAAddress: Sassafras Mountain Tower, Sassafras Mountain Rd, Sunset, SC 29685, USAAddress: Campbells Covered Bridge, 171 Campbell Covered Bridge Rd, Landrum, SC 29356, USAAddress: Edisto Memorial Gardens, 200 Riverside Dr SW, Orangeburg, SC 29115, USAAddress: Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Cir, Salem, SC 29676, USAAddress: Landsford Canal State Park, 2051 Park Dr, Catawba, SC 29704, USAAddress: Botany Bay Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area, Botany Bay Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438, USAAddress: Falls Park on the Reedy, 601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
