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Back roads travel at its finest, filled with history,
fun and hands-on adventure.
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A step back in time.
During your visit to the Olde English District, take a step back in time and spend the night at An Inn on York Street, in Chester. Built in 1898, the inn offers a quiet respite from the adventures of the day. (The gourmet breakfast, pool and three-acre garden don’t hurt, either.)
This secret is out.
What’s been called the best-kept secret in South Carolina is appreciated by many who’ve played
Cheraw State Park Course, judged a “super value” by Golf Digest. Stay in a cabin in the park and walk to the course. And get ready to tackle hole #13, arguably the best hole on this remarkable Tom Jackson course.
Beautifully enriching.
The Union County Carnegie Library is more than a pretty face, even with its 1905 beaux arts design. Inside, visitors will find a genealogy center, while teens play on the Internet and little ones enjoy picture books and games. Others have noticed its excellence – it was named Best Small Library in America in 2009.
You don’t have to be a history lover to enjoy traveling through the Olde English District of South Carolina, but you will certainly learn about some of America’s earliest events along the way.
Made up of seven counties in the north central area of the state, the district received its name because of the region’s early settlement by the English in the mid 1770s. There were a number of Revolutionary War battles fought in the area as well, and historical markers, parks and buildings offer hundreds of ways to enjoy a piece of living history.
The Olde English District takes you away from the Interstate and down the back roads, where family farms still flourish, museums and old plantation homes reveal the past, and parks and outdoor attractions provide fun for all ages.
The District is located between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC – very accessible and filled with woodlands and waterways. Campgrounds and state parks offer camping, hiking and fishing, as well as picnic areas.
Visit Bonds Conway House in Camden, home of the first African-American in the town to purchase his freedom. Go antiquing at Historic Hill Mercantile in Sharon, a picturesque building filled with antiques, books, glassware and collectibles of all kinds. You’ll also enjoy Hunter’s Antiques in Fort Lawn, with their Victorian furniture and collectibles.
Artists studios are abundant in the area, and at Andrew Jackson State Park in Lancaster County, visitors will enjoy a combination of history, art and community activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge a remarkable adventure all its own, with 46,000 acres of land and water, observation towers and a photography blind. (With more than 190 species of birds in the refuge, a camera is essential).
Families can introduce children to farm life where, in season, pick-your-own strawberries and peaches tempt little ones and those yearning for a taste of vine and tree-ripened deliciousness.
Golfers will find award-winning public courses, made even more enjoyable by the fantastic Carolina weather. Outdoor adventurists may be intrigued by the Bermuda High Soaring School where beginners and experienced pilots can take to the skies (reservations required), or Carolina Adventure World with more than 100 miles of ATV trails in addition to motocross with three different tracks and the only permanent Enduro course in the U.S.
Unique restaurants and accommodations ranging from Budget-friendly to holiday splurge assure visitors of all the amenities during an adventure that can last a few days, or a few weeks. For some, it’s the beginning of a love affair that lasts a lifetime!
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