Top Reasons to Go

Small-town charm: Small towns—most of them with shady town squares, small shops, and a café—dot this region. Abbeville and Aiken are a couple of the nicest.

Downtown Greenville: This charming small city has reinvented itself with a revitalized Main Street area that features a walking bridge over a waterfall.

Antiquing in Camden: Camden's antiques and arts district is a trove of well-priced furniture, ironwork, and high-quality paintings.

Congaree National Park: Wander through 22 miles of trails or follow the 2½-mile boardwalk that meanders over lazy creeks and under massive hardwoods.

Waterfalls: There are more than 25 waterfalls in the Upstate; some, like 75-foot Twin Falls, are an easy walk from the road. Others, such as Raven Cliff Falls, are a 2-mile hike away.