South Carolina Town Named Best for a Late-Summer Vacation
Summer is winding down, but let’s pretend it isn’t. I’m certainly not ready to let summer go. Either way, one South Carolina town has been named one of the best for a summer vacation, including a late-summer vacation in August, according to experts. It’s an adorable small lake town, too.
South Carolina Town is a Great Late-Summer Vacation Spot
What’s your favorite South Carolina small town to visit in the summer? Everyone has their pick. I have friends in the Myrtle Beach area, so I’m partial to that area. The experts at Thrillist.com have a new feature out about the best South Carolina lake towns to visit in the summer months, including a late-summer vacation. “Whether you live in a landlocked state or overlook the ocean, chances are there’s a lake within a two-hour drive that you and everyone you know never refer to by name,” they state. “It’s just ‘The Lake,’ and those two words evoke images of dockside cannonballs, twilight barbecues, and general relaxation in nature.” It’s true that going to a lake town, or any small town, really, is such a peaceful experience and very relaxing.
The travel experts at Thrillist.com picked Seneca, South Carolina, as one of the best lake towns in the entire U.S. to visit in the summer. Seneca is in South Carolina’s most northwestern county of Oconee. They suggest heading there and experiencing Lake Keowee, which is a grand “man-made reservoir that encompasses nearly 29 square miles and boasts 350 miles of shoreline.” They also add that most of it is undeveloped, so the area at the bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains is extra special.
So, their pick is Seneca, but the folks at Worldatlas.com also have their favorites when it comes to places to visit in South Carolina. One of their favorites, especially if you love history, is Georgetown. “The Georgetown Historic District has almost 50 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and walking its streets feels like stepping back in time. Located on Winyah Bay, visitors can take a scenic walk along the Harborwalk and browse local shops and cafes over the course of an afternoon,” they note. Obviously, this area is brimming with history, but even if you aren’t a history buff, you’ll find plenty of small shops and local restaurants to enjoy on a late-summer vacation. If you want to wait until the fall to visit, they suggest catching the famed Wooden Boat Show.
