Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, & McCormick Counties
SOUTH CAROLINA SUMMER DISCOVERIES
School is out and warm weather, lakeside adventures, and road trips are in! Take a dive into our five beautiful counties with this travel guide, showcasing local events and favorite places to eat, shop, and stay, and explore.
TAKE TO THE TRAILS
The Old 96 District has over 250 miles of hiking and biking trails, with something fit or every kind of mover. Here are a few of our favorites. You can find
the full list of trails here!
GREENWOOD, SC BLOOMS WITH SUMMER TOPIARIES

Uptown Greenwood welcomes the South Carolina Festival of Flowers by lining the streets with live topiaries through June. Travel writer Carol Timblin shares shares the details of this lovely local tradition.
SUMMER BREAK
JUST GOT BETTER

It's time to plan a road trip that everyone in the family can enjoy! We've highlighted some of our favorite
family-focused destinations, sure to be engaging for kids and grownups alike.
WE'RE FEELIN' PEACHY!

Did you know that South Carolina grows more peaches than anywhere besides California? We're celebrating peach season with peach-themed travel tips, recipes to make at home, and more.
MONTHLY SHOUTOUTS
Here are some places we'd like to give a
shoutout to this month:

  • The South Carolina Festival of Discovery- Greenwood, SC for the best BBQ competition we've ever tasted! (Save the date- this year's festival will be July 7-9, 2022!)
  • Pendleton Farms- Abbeville, SC for their excellent selection of gourmet foodstuffs.
  • The Village Blacksmith- Edgefield, SC for helping showcase and educate about this traditional skill.
  • Antiques on the Square- Laurens, SC for their classy, fascinating finds.
  • Baker Creek State Park- McCormick, SC for their beautiful lakeside RV campsites!