Congaree National Park preserves the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the…read moresoutheastern United States, which is what makes it a National Park. It is a primeval floodplain ecosystem, which is what makes it so beautiful! There are 11 trails at Congaree National Park, all featuring beautiful scenery and the value within nature. Beware of the mosquitoes! Because of this floodplain (body of water), this is a prime home for mosquitoes. They are known for their "Skeeter Meter," which is helpful in gauging the presence of mosquitoes. If you want to avoid the mosquitos, try to come during the Fall & Winter seasons, or during a drought. This park is 100% dog & RV friendly, and is a great place to take your kids!! Have fun, and take in the scenery!

What a beautiful National Park. To begin with entrance to the park is free. Drove in and headed to…read morethe visitor center. Bought a few souvenirs. We also watched a wonderful movie explaining the history of the park. From the visitor center we headed out on the wooden board walk that leads to the water about a mile and a half. Had a picnic lunch on the bench. Due to construction we ended up taking a dirt road back. Such a beautiful walk amongst the trees. If you have a dog this park is for you. We saw many people hiking with there dogs.

Easy to find. It took a minute to figure out the QR code and parking. I signed up for 2 hours and…read morecouldn't sign up for more. There's one restroom that's for both men and women-that's a first for me. The gentlemen working were helpful about the "trolleys" and a narrated bus tour. I took that (although where to catch it wasn't clear). He was very knowledgeable and encouraged questions. 90-minutes well spent.

I wish I had gotten more photos to show you guys how nice this place is. But it's mostly open air,…read morewith lots of benches to rest on. Clean bathrooms. A gift shop with some great historical books and fun Charleston gifts. Two walls full of brochures for places to stay and visit during your time in Charleston. I ended up here because I took Gullah Tours (reviewed separately) and this is where all of the tour busses gather before disembarking (on the back side of the building). It has a lot of Charleston history to check out for free, and again, the gift shop is pretty cool . . . I bought the book written by my tour guide and even got him to autograph it!

The South Carolina Welcome Center is one of the more pleasant rest areas on I-95 South. Welcome…read moreCenters are normally located on the borders of states, but this one is smack dab between North Carolina and South Carolina. Free wi-fi is a nice perk for any traveler. You can walk inside and chat with an employee, grab coupons and tourist info, or learn more about the state. The indoor area is closed on holidays and in the evenings. The bathrooms were open, but they were not clean and are small. With only four stalls, this isn't a great place to stop for a bathroom break if you're traveling with a large party. The vending machines have a lackluster selection. If you're hungry, stop at a convenience store or fast food. South Carolina's rest areas aren't fancy, but it's easy to get on and off the highway for a quick bathroom break, which was all we needed.

This is a very nice place to become acquainted with what S. C. has to offer. Sandra was masked and…read moreat the door, passing out bags full of information about S. C. The bathrooms were clean and stocked. There was only one hot air dryer and two sinks for four stalls. Outside, there were lots of places to picnic or enjoy the outside areas there weee lots of parking places for cars, This is a very nice place to become acquainted with what S. C. has to offer. Sandra was masked and at the door, passing out bags full of information about S. C. The bathrooms were clean and stocked. There was only one hot air dryer and two sinks for four stalls. This was only one of two ladies' rooms. Outside, there were lots of places to picnic or enjoy the outside areas. There were lots of parking places for cars, trucks, and trailers. WiFi is available (password: welcome2sc). When we were there, the fountain was not flowing. Note: Keep your mask on inside, and socially distance yourself during the pandemic in S. C.

Along I-20 as you cross from South Carolina into Georgia, the Georgia Welcome Center offers…read moreeverything you need to stretch your legs and refresh your body including very clean bathrooms, brochures for the local sights and a ton of vending machines in the "19th Hole." Easy, no sharp turns, grassy areas for dog walking and some shade.

Rating: 3.5/5. Clean…read morevenue with several handicapped and conventional restrooms, vending machines, a water fountain, large parking lot for trucks and cars, etc. Some restrooms were out-of-order.

The Revolutionary War Visitor Center still has that new car smell . I'm told it debuted in 2021…read more The property features three main buildings : the Public House which features an exhibit space and gift shop , the Market Building meeting space available for rentals and Liberty Hall which houses public restrooms , offices and additional meeting space . Inside the Public House you can learn how South Carolina's quest for independence turned the tide of the American Revolution. The interactive exhibits are interesting and feature lifelike wax figures , historical artifacts and easy to read text . The gift shop is small and retails local products and books . Make sure to spot the state animal , the Boykin Spaniel throughout the property . You can pickup up a pamphlet titled the Boykin Invasion as apparently there are 11 Boykin statues around the town at notable historic spots . There is no cost to view the exhibit space and there is plenty of free parking . The visitor center should definitely be your first stop if you are visiting Camden to learn more about its interesting history !

This is a beautiful place to go and see many wonderful Augusta local made products. The staff is…read moreknowledgeable and friendly and they have restrooms in the back.

AUGUSTA, GA: a great way to get your day started downtown is to stop by the Augusta & Co…read more Experience Center! Full of ideas on things to do, places to go, events to see, and also a great souvenir shop, including pet items! Very friendly people helped us get the inside scoop on dog friendly places!

Spent some time wandering in Aiken, SC yesterday. They were closed when I arrived, but I did take…read moresome memory pics. The outside is well maintained with beautiful flowers surrounding. Across the street is the little train depot, great place for photos and meet ups. They do have train that take visitors around to see some of the sites. Check the schedule online for more details. Seem to be a very cool interactive place for kids. I will update once I actually go inside. I recommend to start your tour here for inside tips from the locals.

Definitely worth visiting. I stopped here on a long lunch break while I was traveling to work in…read moreAiken. It's a great spot to bring the kids, whether it's a stop on the road to other adventures or your main destination.

Nice visitor's center with a gift shop and extremely clean restrooms. There's an outdoor seating…read morearea out back and a pet walk next to the parking area. They even had a pet bowl filled with water on the front porch.

If you're heading south on Highway-17 on your way to Beaufort or Savannah, make the detour to…read moreFrampton Plantation to spend a half hour or so. Conveniently located immediately off 17-A (and with road signs to let you know you're approaching), the historic Frampton Plantation is a free Visitors Center/Gift Shop/Mini Museum. It's great to stop in to learn a bit more about the area, take a photo op, pick up a gift for someone, or even use the restroom. During COVID, you must be wearing a mask and the gift shop employee will meet you at the door to spritz sanitizer in your hands before you can enter the building. After you go through the building, make sure to wander to the back of the house to view the start of the SC Revolution Trail located in the Gazebo and view the remnants of an earthen work trenches from a Civil War scrimmage that occurred on the property.

Looks new and very beautiful! There are large screens with beautiful pictures of Charleston scenes…read moreand a wall of information brochures . The people at the helpdesk were friendly and informative. All tours begin here and you can also buy tickets keys here . Note : there's a parking garage right opposite to the visitor center on Mary street.