South Carolina roadside attractions

South Carolina stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in South Carolina—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsSoutheast region8 attraction types
2Folk Art
2Historic Oddity
1Classic Roadside
1Natural Oddity
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
Pearl Fryar Topiary GardenBishopvilleFolk ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
South of the BorderMyrtle BeachClassic RoadsideEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Angel Oak TreeCharlestonNatural OddityEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
World's Largest Fire HydrantColumbiaWorlds LargestEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Peachoid Water TowerGaffneyGiant StatueEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Brookgreen Gardens sculpturesMurrells InletPublic ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Stoney-Baynard RuinsHilton HeadHistoric OddityEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
South Carolina Artisans CenterWalterboroFolk ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Peach Stand landmarksFort MillFood LandmarkEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Old Sheldon Church RuinsBeaufortHistoric OddityEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
The list

South Carolina roadside attraction picks.

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Bishopville · Folk Art

Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden

A handmade, highly personal art stop in Bishopville that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden Bishopville South Carolina

Myrtle Beach · Classic Roadside

South of the Border

A throwback roadside attraction in Myrtle Beach with the old-school charm The US Detour is built to celebrate.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: South of the Border Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Charleston · Natural Oddity

Angel Oak Tree

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Charleston that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Angel Oak Tree Charleston South Carolina

Columbia · Worlds Largest

World's Largest Fire Hydrant

A bragging-rights roadside stop in Columbia built for travelers who love 'world's largest' photo ops.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: World's Largest Fire Hydrant Columbia South Carolina

Gaffney · Giant Statue

Peachoid Water Tower

A larger-than-life roadside landmark in Gaffney that turns a quick stop into a classic photo detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Peachoid Water Tower Gaffney South Carolina

Murrells Inlet · Public Art

Brookgreen Gardens sculptures

An offbeat road-trip stop in Murrells Inlet that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Brookgreen Gardens sculptures Murrells Inlet South Carolina

Hilton Head · Historic Oddity

Stoney-Baynard Ruins

An offbeat road-trip stop in Hilton Head that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Stoney-Baynard Ruins Hilton Head South Carolina

Walterboro · Folk Art

South Carolina Artisans Center

A handmade, highly personal art stop in Walterboro that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: South Carolina Artisans Center Walterboro South Carolina

Fort Mill · Food Landmark

Peach Stand landmarks

An offbeat road-trip stop in Fort Mill that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Peach Stand landmarks Fort Mill South Carolina

Beaufort · Historic Oddity

Old Sheldon Church Ruins

An offbeat road-trip stop in Beaufort that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Old Sheldon Church Ruins Beaufort South Carolina

Article angle

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