Placed on the 5-mile stretch of Port Royal Island in South Carolina, Beaufort is a seaside city and one of the nation’s Sea Islands. Known for southern charms and rich histories, the city is quaint but popular with travelers. There are beaches galore, with surroundings of the Atlantic Ocean and several ports for docking boats—both commercial and leisure.

The draw for many to Beaufort is the historic architecture and downtown district. Strolls throughout Beaufort yield fascinating sights to see, such as old antebellum mansions, plantations with still-standing slaves’ quarters, antique farm equipment, and museums galore. On average, according to Google, travelers spend 4 days exploring Beaufort and getting to know this little South Carolina island.

Centered between Hilton Head Island and Interstate 95, Bluffton is small South Carolina city towards the coastline. The original city was a square mile in area, but expansion helped the city build up with more territories and South Carolina natives. However, the Old Town still exists, but more for historic entertainment, as many of the old-fashioned structures are seated at the bluffs of the May River.

Home to just over 12,000 locals, Bluffton is the epitome of a little city, where travelers come for the leisure of nature-made beauty and a calm, peaceful atmosphere. Of course, towards downtown you will find shops, restaurants, and a few museums, but the outskirts of Bluffton are dedicated to natural wonders, like rivers and the skylines towards Hilton Head Island.

Florence, SC named in honor of the daughter of the president of Wilmington and Manchester Railroad, had its official start in 1853. Five acres of property purchased for building a railroad terminal helped to launch the small settlement into a bustling juncture of three rail lines. Trains regularly carried supplies, artillery, and troops during the Civil War. Upon reaching its peak in the early 1900's Florence made great strides culturally and opened a library, museum, and public schools.

Today, the city population is nearly 40,000 and Florence is known for pharmaceuticals, paper, manufacturing, textiles, and agriculture.  Surrounded by scenic farmland and the Great Pee Dee River, Florence offers a wealth of recreational activities and local attractions. Whether you are traveling to town on business, just passing through, or making Florence a vacation destination, you’ll find it’s a great city to visit.

Sumter, populated by 42,000 residents, lies in the heart of South Carolina ninety miles west of coastal Myrtle Beach.  It’s just over one hundred miles to the northwest of historic Charleston and nearly forty-five miles southeast of Columbia, the state capital.  Easily accessible by Interstate highways I-20, I-26 and I-95, Sumter is rich in colonial history.  Rising from a small plantation settlement to a modern industrial town, especially after the Second World War, Sumter is an appealing city to explore.

Prestigious U.S. publications have recognized Greenville, located in the 'Upstate Region' of South Carolina, as one of the fastest growing cities in the country.  Greenville is the sixth largest town in South Carolina and has an estimated population of 67,000 individuals. According to the Census Bureau, the city was ranked fourth in 2016 and recently voted by Forbes as one of the best downtown areas in America.

Did you know more people who reside in North Charleston, work in the math and computer industry than 95% of other U.S. locations?  It's no wonder that North Charleston, SC attracts many business travelers and conventioneers to the community. Another fact: it's the third largest South Carolina city in population behind Columbia and Charleston.

Home to South Carolina's busiest and largest airport, the Charleston International Airport serves both civilians and the military.  Visitors will find there are no shortages of hotels in here; many are adjacent to the airport, Convention Center and within a 20-minute drive to neighboring Charleston.

Goose Creek, SC, a modern town, registered in 1961 but settled since the 1600's, has an estimated population of around 40,000. Moving at a slower pace than neighboring Charleston, and approximately one-half hours' drive to the north, the community is well known as a service center for the Armed Forces including the Navy, Marines, and Army.

Forest Acres, an affluent suburb just five miles east of Columbia, SC, offers a wealth of dining, shopping and green spaceto both residents and visitors. Incorporated in 1935 as a suburban community for businessmen working in downtown Columbia, Forest Acres became developed with housing. While there are no hotels located within the city limits, you'll find plenty of great lodging nearby.

Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, offers many enjoyable things to see and do, including excellent museums, parks, and restaurants. The downtown area is ideal for guests who want to to be in the center of all action, and best of all, Columbia's downtown is extremely affordable. This walkable city exhibits southern charm and hospitality at every turn and is home to a booming arts scene, an enthusiastic nightlife, and lots of family-friendly attractions for daytime adventure. 

The rural areas boast historic monuments from the Old South, such as former plantations and antebellum mansions, Southern America artifacts in museums, and music venues dedicated to country and bluegrass. Columbia is a city where you can relax one day and explore to exhaustion the next.

Settlers came to Spartanburg in 1753 when a treaty with the Cherokee Indian nation opened the area. In 1785, the county formed and adopted its name from local militia unit, the Spartan Regiment which fought in the Revolutionary War.  Witnessing more battle sites than most other U.S. locations during the Revolutionary War, settlements sprang up quickly to form a district, creating the town of Spartanburg. The area, responsible for housing over 250,000 soldiers until 1947, is now Croft State Park, a site for fishing, hiking, cycling, and horse riding.