South Carolina Bed & Breakfast Association

"See South Carolina One Bed and Breakfast at a Time!"

The inspected and approved inns, country inns and bed and breakfasts of the South Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association welcome you with the warmth and graciousness of the South.

With the diversity of the Blue Ridge Mountains in our North and beaches in our South and East, to the rolling foothills of the Upstate and the swamp preserves in our Lowlands, South Carolina is a unique state all its own. So it is with our bed and breakfasts. From historic farmhouses to southern mansions, former plantations to new dwellings built especially as a B&B, you will find each bed and breakfast an inimitable property.

Envision your visit and let the bed and breakfast inns of South Carolina embellish your experience in our great state. Our bed and breakfast inn accommodations offer an experience unique to the SC lodging industry and different from that of a hotel. Our innkeepers would be happy to assist you with local reservations or to discuss local attraction/dining options. In addition, many of our properties offer on-line reservation systems. We want to ensure that your experience from reservation to check-out meets your expectations.

Our desire is simple: To help you find that perfect home away from home while visiting the great state of South Carolina. Again, welcome and enjoy your stay in our great state!

 Sincerely,
The SCBBA Board of Directors

Remember...Each South Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association Member is Inspected and Approved.

Our desire is simple: To help you find that perfect home away from home while visiting the great state of South Carolina. Again, welcome and enjoy your stay in our great state! Remember...Each South Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association Member is Inspected and Approved.

Gift Certificates...The Perfect Gift! The South Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association is dedicated to providing a memorable experience in special overnight accommodations. A gift that revisits the bygone days of grace and elegance, comfortable living, country manners and the tradition of Southern Hospitality. SCBBA Gift Certificates are available in $50 increments and can be used as cash at participating inns throughout the state. A $10 shipping and handling charge is added to each certificate purchased up to $250 and a $15 shipping and handling charge is added to each certificate purchased from $300 to $400. Multiple orders may be purchased. Click Here for More Information.

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The 1425 Inn
1425 Richland St
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
803-252-7225
877-252-7225
Innkeeper(s): David & Karen Brown

An exquisite bed and breakfast offering fine rooms, food, and service. Both the vacation and the business traveler appreciate the pleasant atmosphere of the inn and its staff. Find a home away from home.

Chesnut Cottage Bed and Breakfast
1718 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: 803-256-1718
Innkeeper(s): Gale Garrett

The Chesnut Cottage (1850) is in the Historic district. It features five guest rooms with whirlpools, a garden with a fountain, swing, and lounge chairs. USC and Columbia's finest restaurants are blocks away.

Charleston is America's most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure, with a rich, 300-year history just waiting to be discovered. Once one of the preeminent cities in the British colonies, Charleston stands today as a living monument to the founding and evolution of our nation. Hundreds of significant and lovingly preserved structures from the colonial and antebellum periods grace the city's narrow streets. Formal gardens magnify the beauty of stately, centuries-old homes. Church bells toll the hour as history unfolds around each and every corner. Merchant ships ply the once embattled waters of Charleston Harbor, much as they have since the 1700's. In no other American city are the past and present more intertwined! This unique appeal led the readers of Conde ' Nast Traveler to name Charleston as one of the "Top Twenty" destinations in the world.

The entire Charleston area is a never-ending feast for the senses, with history serving as the main course. Visit Charles Towne Landing, where the original settlement was founded in 1670. Explore the Charleston Museum, our nation's first museum; or Patriots Point, one of the world's largest naval and maritime museums and home of WW II's "Fighting Lady," the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Drive to Fort Moultrie, scene of the first decisive American victory of the Revolution, and a mainstay of shore defense until 1947. Take a scenic boat tour to Fort Sumter, the man-made island fortress where the US Civil War began. World-famous plantations and gardens offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into life during the antebellum era. Take the time to discover the small towns and rural communities along the newly-created Heritage Corridor, which runs through Charleston and Dorchester counties. The Heritage Corridor makes it easy for visitors to enjoy the abundant historic, cultural, and recreational opportunities available in Summerville, St. George, Edisto, McClellanville and a host of other communities.

The Charleston area's lush sea islands and sun-drenched beaches offer as much recreation or relaxation as your heart desires. Charleston's relationship with the game of golf dates back to 1786, with the founding of America's first golf course and golf club. More recently, the area played host to the 1991 Ryder Cup and will host the 1997 World Cup of Golf at Kiawah Island's heralded Ocean Course. Charter fishing, sailing, kayaking and other water sports are readily available.

Shopping in the Charleston area is second to none. Marvel at native sweetgrass baskets and handmade crafts, or browse through inviting specialty shops, art galleries and antique shops. When it comes to dining you'll have an almost unlimited choice, including some of the most celebrated restaurants in the southeast. If festivals strike your fancy, you've come to the right place! Spoleto Festival USA, Festival of Houses & Gardens, Fall Candlelight Tours, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Christmas in Charleston and the World Grits Festival are just a few of the varied special events to be enjoyed.
 

In the southern coastal region of South Carolina, you will discover a beautiful sweep of nature filled with Lowcountry charm and hospitality. From cool sea islands and the vast expanse of salt-marsh grasses to dense pine forests, the ever changing scenery frames a wide range of leisure opportunities. The area's rich history is traced in old rice plantations and lovingly restored antebellum homes, while quiet trails and wildlife preserves provide views of nature's abundance.

Today in the South Carolina Lowcountry, visitors experience a world of flavor and activities. Stroll along the beautiful waterfront park in Historic Beaufort, play at one of the many community festivals held throughout the year, or bask in the warmth of clean coastal sands at Edisto Beach or Hunting Island State Park. Attend such renowned tournaments as the Family Circle Tennis Cup or the MCI Heritage Golf Classic before you try your skill on the many courts and courses of the pros. Rough it in style at Colleton State Park, or pamper yourself in the luxurious accommodations of Fripp Island, Edisto Beach or the internationally famous resort, Hilton Head Island. Shoot sporting clays, fish for largemouth bass, canoe or kayak the beautiful blackwater rivers, or troll offshore for a saltwater trophy. Then settle back and savor the blue crab, shrimp and oysters gathered fresh from the bountiful waterways and prepared to perfection at one of the many fine seafood restaurants.

From international playgrounds to scenic wilderness, the Lowcountry specks a language of recreation and hospitality you are sure to understand. Whether you prefer golf, tennis, swimming, boating, fishing, shooting, hunting, camping, dining, shopping for unique gifts or factory outlet bargains, seeing sights, touring historic landmarks, or (whew!)... just getting away to a warm and friendly climate, your imagination is the only passport you will need to discover that which the South has always cherished: The Lowcountry... The living is as gentle as the tides, and visitors are always welcome.

For more information about tourism in the Lowcountry please call 1-800-528-6870

Click on any of the Lowcountry members listed below for a
description and contact information (many also have color pictures).

Shaw House
613 Cypress Court
Georgetown, SC 29440
Telephone: 843 546-9663
Innkeeper(s): Mary and Joe Shaw

Located on the grounds of historic Willowbank Plantation, this colonial style home offers unobstructed views of rice fields and marshland. Spacious rooms filled with antiques feature king and queen size rice beds. From the front porch rocking chairs view many species of birds and wildlife. Located a short stroll from Georgetown's historic district.

The Keith House Inn
1012 Front Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-485-4324
Innkeeper(s): Brandy Davis & Diane Kludt

The Keith House Inn is Georgetown's newest bed and breakfast located in the charming business district of Historic Georgetown. Recently renovated for our guests,this stately residence was once of the home of the prominent Keith and Trapier families. Built in 1825, the home retains all of the character and elegance of a long gone era yet modern comforts of home.
 

Cape Romain B&B
805 W. Carolina Rd.
McClellanville, South Carolina 29458
843-887-4175
Innkeeper(s): Joe and Marianne Shaw

Located in McClellanville,SC with access to Cape Romain Refuge and Francis Marion Forrest. House has 2 bedrooms, 1 queen size bed per room, private baths, nice porch with rocking chairs, boat tours to lighthouses available. House is elevated and can be seen at http://caperomainbb.com . Rates are $85/night.
 

Old Village Post House Inn & Restaurant
101 Pitt St.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843- 388-8935
Innkeeper(s): Nate Kimbrough

Set in the quaint, historic fishing community of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, the Inn makes its home among centuries old oaks and harbor-side homes. Six distinct and well-appointed rooms provide a choice of sizes and style. Amenities include wireless high-speed Internet, cable TV, telephone, private bath with whirlpool tub, daily breakfast and more.

Tudor Oaks Bed and Breakfast
104 Legend Oaks Way
Summerville, SC 29485
843-821-7403
Innkeeper(s): Diane Armstrong

Tudor Oaks has the atmosphere of Southern hospitality and warmth, along with touring convenience to Summerville, Charleston and local plantations. Golf and tennis are available at the Legend Oaks Golf Course, only a block away. Tudor Oaks showcases a lovely Tudor home resplendent with the "Summerville/Charleston" quilt hanging in the foyer.
 

Old Academy Bed and Breakfast
904 Hampton Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
843-549-3232
Innkeeper(s): Don & Jean Sterling

Originally built in 1834 as Walterboro's first school. Spacious rooms with fine linens. Central air/cable TV. Full breakfast served in formal dining room. Private baths. Turn down service with evening cordial. Cancellation 72 hours notice required.

Beauty and history come alive in the Old 96 District. No era has ever captured the American imagination quite like that of the Old South. A visit to the Old 96 District will show you why. With all modern conveniences, you can experience the beauty and mystique of a culture that played a significant part in shaping our country. The Confederacy itself began in this region, making it truly part of the heartland of the antebellum South.

The locations of several revolutionary and civil war battles are spread across the five counties of South Carolina now known as the Old 96 District: Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick Counties.

Veranda On Main
802 N Main St
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9540
Innkeeper(s): Thomas and Linda Tyner

Magnificent Southern Greek Revival home with porches galore! Enjoy the view of Abbeville's historic Main Street, and take a short stroll downtown to our famed Opera House. A house full of character, luxurious bedrooms, and gracious hosts make this Abbeville's favorite bed and breakfast.
 

The Farmhouse at Bush River
3111 Hwy. 56 South
Clinton, SC 29325
864-833-3881
Innkeeper(s): Janet & Greg Henley

An Irish farmhouse in the heart of South Carolina. Unique and new, The Farmhouse hosts beautiful rooms, lovely gardens, scenic pastures and the finest of all fiber animals, the alpaca. Delight in country walks or enjoy a game of billiards in our Irish pub gameroom. Whether a weekend away or a business trip, The Farmhouse at Bush River offers you a relaxing and memorable stay.
 

Pleasant Lane Acres B&B
318 Pleasant Lane
Edgefield, SC 29824
803-637-9387
888-771-3161
Innkeeper(s): Barbara Rupert

Located off the beaten path. Our tree-lined driveway leads you to a newly restored 120 year old "Farm House." Lovingly decorated with family heirlooms and antiques; fireplaces in every room. we are located in the middle of fifty acres for a quiet relaxing country getaway.

Additional Area Information

Abbeville Opera House
Built in 1908, performances by the Ziegfield "Follies" and vaudeville stars such as Jimmy Durante and Fanny Brice entertained Abbevillians in this historic building. Located on town square. For Information tickets, play dates call (864)459-2157.

Burt-Stark Mansion
Built in the 1830's, this home was the site of the final meeting of the Confederate War Council with President Jefferson Davis on May 2, 1865. Located on North Main and Greenville Streets, Abbeville. Admission. (864)459-4297.

Bowie Arts Center
On the Erskine College campus in Due West, the Bowie Arts Center contains permanent collections of antique furniture, porcelain, cut glass and clocks and musical instruments. The building houses a museum, gallery classroom and space for traveling exhibits. Monday-Thursday 1-4:30pm, Saturday 2-4pm, first Sunday in each month 2-4pm. (864)379-8867.

Old Edgefield Pottery
Watch resident potter as he revives the tradition of making Edgefield pottery. Items are available for sale. Located at 230 Simpkins Street, Edgefield. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-6PM or by appointment. (803)637-2060.

National Wild Turkey Federation
A national non-profit organizatlon of sportsmen dedicated to helping restore the wild turkey population and prevent their extinction. Located on Hwy. 25, Edgefield. Open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. (803)637-3106.

The Museum
Be transported back to the turn of the century with a nostalgic walk down a city street. Return to the gaslight and horse and buggy days as you walk by parlor kitchen, drug store, general store and a one-room schoolhouse. Located at 106 Main Street, Greenwood. Tuesday-Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday and Sunday 9PM-5PM Free admission. (864)229-7093.

Park Seed Company
Visit the largest mail-order seed company in the world and tour the beautiful test gardens from Spring until Fall. Packages of seed, both vegetable and flower are available for sale at the Gift Shop. Located on SC254, Greenwood. Open for tours daily 9AM-5PM. (864)223-8555 or 1-800-845-3369.

Emerald Farm
A fully operational goatmilk farm which features a delightful gift shop where goat's milk soaps and cheeses are available. Located off Last Cambridge Avenue, east of Greenwood. Free admission. (864)223-9747.

Ninety Six National Historic Site
Site of the first Southern land battle of the Revolutionary War. A Visitor Center features exhibits and a videotape about the event. Located on SC248, Ninety Six. Open daily 8AM-5PM. (864)543-4068.

James Dunklin House
Built ca. 1820, this classic example of South Carolina architecture now serves as a museum filled with many fine antiques. Located at 544 West Main Street, Laurens. Open by appointment. Free admission. (864)984-4735.

Presbyterian College
A 4-year, liberal arts school located in Clinton's historic district, this beautiful campus offers diverse cultural opportunities including theater, concerts and art exhibits. (864)833-2820.

The Keturah
A restored hotel which now serves as home to MACK (McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah), it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Current exhibits on display. Also contains the Gallery Shop. Located on 115 South Main Street, McCormick. Monday-Friday 8:50AM-6PM, weekends by appointment Free admission. (864)465-3216

John de la Howe School and Barn
A state-operated school for children on land donated by French Huguenot immigrant, John de la Howe visitors are always welcome on campus. Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM A stone barn serves as the Country Market, a showcase of crafts and foods of the region's unique heritage. Saturday 9am-4pm. Located on SC81 eight miles northwest of McCormick.(864)391-2131.

Explore the Olde English District by scheduling day and overnight trips. Spend a day at Paramount's Carowinds with the family, swept away by the park's incredible rides, shows and new events. Then treat the family to an evening of fun at the Charlotte Knights AAA Baseball game. Alternate with a weekend spent winding through the streets of charming towns such as Lancaster or Camden, possibly staying in a quaint bed and breakfast. The area is dotted with picturesque towns, like Winnsboro which features the longest continuously running town clock in the United States. The area offers a number of antique shops, specialty shops and outlet shopping. Camden definitely has a passion for horses, although they do post signs throughout the town "Horses Forbidden On Sidewalks". Visitors can share the excitement in the spring at the Carolina Cup steeplechase races and in the fall at the Colonial Cup.
 

Bloomsbury Inn
1707 Lyttleton Street
Camden, SC 29020
803-432-5858
Innkeeper(s): Bruce and Katherine Brown

Sensational in any Season...Top Ten Inns in the Nation; Top Innkeepers; recommended by Southern Living. With uncompromising detail, Bloomsbury mingles elegance and history in the 1849 home where Mary Boykin Chesnut penned in her famed "Diary From Dixie". Gourmet breakfast...luxury and business accommodations...you will be pampered. Just 3 miles to I-20.
 

Camden House Bed & Breakfast
1502 Broad Street
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 713-1013
(888) 713-1013
Innkeeper(s): Paul & Sharon Hrabovsky

The Camden House mirrors all of the charm and grandeur of the antebellum South! Completed in 1832, the mansion is, today, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Camden putting everyting in easy walking distance. Wake up to the smell of a delicious breakfast and the best homemade biscuits!
 

Harmony House Bed & Breakfast
3485 Harmony Rd
Catawba, SC 29704
803-403-1912
Innkeeper(s): Mike and Janice Richards

Experience the Peace and Rest of our quiet country home. Enjoy jetted tubs, fireplaces, fountains, and our landscaped garden. Finish your day with fine dining in nearby Rock Hill, SC. A full hot breakfast is included with all rooms.

Magnolia Inn
120 Academy Street
Chester, SC 29706
803 581-5947
Innkeeper(s): Marsha and Mike Eland

Beautifully restored 1913 Classic Revival -Nestled in the quiet, historic downtown of Chester, South Carolina, Magnolia Inn is a charming place to unwind from all the hectic demands of modern life. Magnolia Inn is centrally located between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC and half way between Ohio and Orlando Florida.
 

Kilburnie, the Inn at Craig Farm
1824 Craig Farm Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
803-416-8420
Innkeeper(s): Johannes Tromp

From the moment you arrive, you'll feel special and welcome. Recommended by Southern Living, this elegant country home inn has 11 fireplaces and all guest rooms are spacious & comfortable. Kilburnie is set on 400 private acres and is surrounded by gardens, woodland, and pastoral landscapes.
    

Book & the Spindle, The
626 Oakland Ave.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-328-1913
Innkeeper(s): Pam & Warren Bowen

Beautifully appointed brick Georgian home located in the Historic District, overlooking Winthrop University campus. Rock Hill's best restaurants, art galleries, and performance centers are a stroll away. Each room is uniquely appointed and has a different South Carolina theme.
 

East Main Guest House
600 East Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-366-1161
Innkeeper(s): Melba and Jerry Peterson

Quiet and restful but near downtown, Winthrop University and in the beautiful Historic District. Charming, comfortable bedrooms, lavish breakfasts in lovely surroundings and your day ends and begins with pleasure in this friendly atmosphere. A stroll in the gardens or in downtown Rock Hill will add to the enjoyment of your visit.
 

Nicholson Mansion Bed and Breakfast
2403 Cross Keys Hwy
Union, SC 29379
864-424-9042
Innkeeper(s): Lynn and Patrick Mornane

Luxury, peaceful and serene place to relax and unwind. set on 14 acres with wildlife and exotic pets to see. flat screen TVs, private bathrooms, king size beds and wireless internet access through out the house. Three fireplaces including one in the dining room. lots of places to relax or read or enjoy the quiet.
 

Honeysuckle Acres Bed and Breakfast
70 Honeysuckle Lane
Winnsboro, SC 29180
803-635-7583
800-387-1112
Innkeeper(s): Harold & Patricia Frish

A serene retreat on seven park-like acres offering the charm and elegance of a European guesthouse. The columned colonial home is reminiscent of an antebellum mansion. Available for a relaxing stay or we are available for weddings, brunches, showers and parties.
 

Additional Area Information

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County sponsors a variety of specialty events and horse themes dominate their art shows in the spring and fall. Visit Historic Camden with its 18th and 19th century houses, gift shops and picnic area. Special events in Historic Camden include horse jumping championships and tours of horse stables.

Other examples of the state's preservation efforts can be found in state parks such as Rose Hill near Union, which safeguards the rose gardens and mansion of William Henry Gist, the last governor to use his home as the official residence.

In Lancaster County, picturesque Andrew Jackson State Park features a campground, museum and a beautiful ampitheater. The theater hosts the annual Carolina Legends Bluegrass Festival, among others.

The Revoluntionary War battle at King's Mountain was the pivotal point when American patriots began to win their struggle. A marked trail, film and exhibits at King's Mountain National Military Park interpret the conflict. Nearby is King's Mountain State Park and its Living History Farm, a frontier homestead. Pioneer Days, with its crafts demonstrations, muzzleloaders competition and folk music is held their each September.

Golf packages with great rates are available in the Olde English District. One features the 18 hole championship golf course at Cheraw State Park in Chesterfield County. One of the largest state parks, Cheraw also offers group camp facilities along with its cabins and recreational opportunities.

Other parks in the OED are Lake Wateree State Park, off US 21 between Columbia and Great Falls, N.R.Goodale State Park, near Camden, and Chester State Park, near the town of Chester-all great for outings and picnics. If you're visiting Chester State Park, make an appointment to visit nearby Cruse Vineyards and Winery for a tour and wine tasting.

For an unexpected treat, head up to Rock Hill and the Museum of York County, where more than 200 mounted animal exhibits from seven continents are displayed. This museum also has an outstanding collection of Indian artifacts and features genuine Catawba pottery on display and for purchase. To learn more about this unique Native American Pottery and the Catawba Indian Nation, visit the Catawba Cultural Preservation Center. Catawba pottery can also be bought here. Take time to visit Rock Hill's lovely Glencairn Gardens, with its terraced lawn and fountain, or discover the pottery and porcelain work of John and Jan Myers at their art studio in Hickory Grove. For a glimpse into the past, visit Historic Brattonsville, a complex of antebellum buildings 10 miles west of Rock Hill.

For more information about tourism in the Olde English District please call 1-800-965-5909.

"Way down upon the Pee Dee River?" That's the way the song began, we're told, before Stephen Foster's head was turned by the Suwanee, way down upon the map of Southern rivers.

Jilted or not, the Pee Dee carries a lot of romance in its course and history. One of the South's great river systems, a big, hard-working stream that gives its name to a major agricultural region, Pee Dee begins and ends in exceptional beauty.

Its birth is a geographic curiosity. High on the Eastern Continental Divide, two notable springs rise just a few yards apart. One flows north, as the New River, to the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico. The other, heading ultimately south toward the Atlantic, is the Yadkin, which becomes the Pee Dee. Dammed repeatedly for recreation and electric power, it is a mighty stream as it cuts through vast timberlands and farms on its way to Georgetown and Winyah Bay.

Breeden Inn Bed & Breakfast
404 East Main Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
Telephone: 843-479-3665
Toll-free: 888-335-2996
    
Great NY/FL midway or on the way to the NC/SC beaches stay. Encompasses four 19th century houses. Guestrooms with luxury bedding and whirlpools for two. Wonderful Southern porches with swings and rockers. Impressive gardens with pool, winding walks, fountains and hammocks. Delicious full breakfast! Lake, museums, Fitness Center, antiquing.
    

The Columns Bed and Breakfast Inn
601 East Main Street
Dillon, SC 29536
Telephone: 843-774-3456

Located just off I-95 halfway between New York & Florida. This beautiful Greek Revival antebellum, circa 1903, portraying 34 columns, surrounded with rocking chairs porches and balconies. The warmth of an exceptional bed and breakfast with the style and tradition of times gone by where you will find comfort, beauty and timeless elegance. In the historic district.
 

Ambrias Garden Manor Bed and Breakfast
111 Kuker Street
Florence, SC 29501
Telephone: 843-661-6060
Toll-free: 866-412-2632

Ambrias is recommended by Southern Living - Oct 2005, Travel Leisure - Aug 2006, and SC Homes and Garden Magazine - Oct 2006. A restful and charming setting. Enjoy a full Southern breakfast with delightful hosts. Sit on the extended porch accompanied with an old time swing for a relaxing evening.
 

Abingdon Manor Country Inn & Restaurant
307 Church Street
Latta, SC 29565
Telephone: 843-752-5090
Toll-free: 888-752-5090

Upscale Inn and restaurant, halfway between NYC and Palm Beach. Discriminating clientele looking for exceptional lodging and dining. Quiet, safe, historic village close to I-95. The award winning restaurant is open to the public for dinner by reservation. Full liquor and wine available. Special weekend packages.
 

Rosewood Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn
900 North Main Street
Marion, SC 29571
Telephone: 843-423-5407
Toll-free: 877-523-5407
    
Circa 1895 restored manor with wraparound veranda. Occupies an entire city block in the heart of the historic district. A library, music room and cozy parlors await your arrival. Enjoy the relaxed pace of a small southern village and the hospitality of a bygone era.

The Grove - The Inn on Harlee
408 Harlee Street
Marion, SC 29571
Telephone: 843.423.5220

Nestled on five acres, "The Grove" is an island of retreat where our gates stand open to welcome you. The centerpiece of this serene setting is an Eastlake Victorian manor house (1895) where spacious comfortable guest chambers with private baths, well appointed parlors, and a gourmet breakfast await you.
 

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The earliest explorers met Indians of the Pee Dee tribe who lived and hunted in its broad valley. Unspoiled groves of tall trees flanked its passage. So clear of underbrush was the forest floor that a man could be seen half a mile away, wrote one adventurer. Natural, meadow-like clearings bloomed with exotic species of wildflowers. Big game abounded.

The river was named for its native people. And of course the word of such a place spread quickly. English gentry, encouraged by the Lords Proprieters, came early to Winyah Bay, to the mouth of the Pee Dee. Early also came creative and industrious French Huguenots. Soon after the English Crown assumed the land in 1729, settlement swelled.

Plantations neaar the Pee Dee's mouth grew rice; upriver grew indigo and later tobacco. At the end of the 18th century King Cotton was displacing the rice culture to command, for several generations, much of the Pee Dee basin's splendid cropland. Today soybeans grow here, and pecan groves supply nuts for far-flung confectioneries. Corn is a money crop, not only for feed but for ethanol, a gasoline alternative which is manufactured near Kingstree.

While tobacco and cotton remain major commercial crops today, indigo left a whimsical mark: it provided the blue dye used to paint around doors and windows of cabins to keep "Ol' Plat-Eye", the coastal boogie-man, from entering. A similar tradition lay behind the blue trim on some "Dutch" (German) houses up the Savannah and the Congaree, and perhaps unconsciously lives on in a decorative trait that still turns up today. Happily, "Ol Plat-Eye" still lives and lurks in some of the state's best folk tales.

Florence, born with the coming of the railroad in the 1880s, is a bustling modern city, a center of commerce and burgeoning mecca of the performing arts. Hartsville, home of Coker College, thrives on culture. Tobacco spurred the growth of Mullins, Lake City, Hemingway, Pamplico and Timmonsville.

And then there is Darlington, home of the roar of the stock car engine and the thunder of the crowd. Who could imagine stock car racing without Darlington?

Through this land of vigorous small cities, retirement communities, sprawling farms, quiet villages, excellent golf courses, and record-breaking race cars, the leisurely dark waters of the Pee Dee still roll, an Upcountry river on the move.

Orangeburg

Thee Matriarch Bed & Breakfast, Meeting and Special Events Venue
1170 Fischer St.
Orangeburg, SC 29115
803-531-6226

Come Experience "Where Southern Charm and Hospitality Meet in the heart of historic downtown Orangeburg." This 100 year-old home has been elegantly restored, each room beautifully designed and themed for your enjoyment. Our Chef crafts tantalizing cuisines of every genre for any occasion. Each bite will make your soul sing & yearn for more! Near 1-95,US 301,I-26

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Golf in Santee Cooper Country may well be one of the best kept secrets of the sunbelt. Lovers of the game are well pleased with the variety of courses in the area. Within a 45 minute drive of Santee, golfers can play 15, 18 holes courses.

Sportsmen taking time out from fishing or golf to hunt the prime fields and woodlands will find excellent outdoor adventure stalking whitetail deer, wing shooting or taking plentiful small game.

If you just want to relax and get away from the pressures of everyday life this is the place to do it. Our pace is slow our people are friendly. Dining is an experience. You can sample good old Southern home cooking, traditional barbecue or a local favorite, fried catfish.

History and beauty abound in our five county region (Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter). There are museums, parks, breathtaking flower gardens, plantation homes, nature trails, historic battle grounds, lake and river tours and much more.

The Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina has something to suit every personality. Visitors can enjoy the serenity of historic Conway, a leisurely stroll along the riverfront in Georgetown or the glitz and glamour of big name entertainment, shopping and dining in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach.

Choose to spend sunny days along the 60-mile stretch of clean and safe public beaches. Beach walkers enjoy the moderate climate year-round. Water sports enthusiasts find comfortable temperatures during many months. Anglers find a great variety of sport from eight piers or on charter boats during most of the year. Look for spectator sports such as soccer or baseball. Find your fill of championship golf on 100 courses or practice on more than 50 entertaining miniature courses. Shop till you drop among the hundreds of factory stores, beach shops or trendy boutiques.

Cypress Inn
16 Elm Street
Conway, SC 29526
843-248-8199
800-575-5307

Overlooking the Waccamaw River in the historic town of Conway, this luxury Inn is near but distinctly apart from the golf mecca of Myrtle Beach. Eleven unique guestrooms, each with its own personality, offer charm and comforts such as plush robes and bed linens, climate control, Jacuzzis, TV/VCR and some fireplaces.

Moore Farm House Bed and Breakfast
3423 Highway 319E
Conway, SC 29526
843-365-7479
866-Moore-BB

Built in 1914, The Moore Farm House B&B is located in Conway, SC only a few miles from Myrtle Beach. Stay in one of the four rooms named after the Moore daughters. Select a book from the library, play a friendly game of billiards all in a smoke-free environment.
    

Harbor House Bed and Breakfast
15 Cannon Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-6532
877-511-0101
    
Harbor House, circa 1765, is the only waterfront bed and breakfast located in Georgetown's Historic District. All guest rooms offer spectacular harbor views. The immaculately restored house has original heart pine floors, deep colonial moldings, family antiques, eight fireplaces and oriental carpets.
 

Mansfield Plantation B&B
1776 Mansfield Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-6961
866-717-1776

Comfort, beauty and timeless elegance...the bed and breakfast at Mansfield Plantation is the perfect getaway for anyone dreaming of an escape from the norm. Mansfield Plantation is a member of the National Register of Historic Places.

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Dining choices include more than 1500 places where you might grab a quick and traditional meal, indulge at a huge buffet or linger over a leisurely candlelit experience. The Myrtle Beach area boasts every type of cuisine ranging from the predominant seafood to the Lowcountry recipes from Southern plantation days or international delicacies of renown. More theme restaurants than any city in the world can be found here. In addition to tempting menu choices, they offer memorabilia exhibits, shopping or entertainment to please any palate. These choices include House of Blues, All Star Café, Nascar Café, Planet Hollywood, Easy Rider and Hard Rock Café, just for starters.

Ripley's Aquarium showcases thousands of sea creatures, and Alligator Adventure is home to a thousand alligators, snakes, exotic crocodile and tortoises. Educational as well as entertaining, these attractions offer fun for every age visitor.

Live family entertainment is staged nightly in a variety of theaters featuring every differing musical taste. Two are dinner theaters where the entire family may feast while being entertained.

Inn-goers will find delightful private accommodations and unparalled service tucked into the hustle and bustle of one of the country's most popular and dynamic yearround beach resort areas.

For a free vacation planning guide with 360 pages of information about the area, you may call (800) 356-3016.

Thoroughbred Country, a four-county area consisting of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell, got its name from the importance of horses to the region, both in its agricultural economy and its reputation as a thoroughbred training center. The largest city in Thoroughbred Country, Aiken, has produced many high-stakes horse-race winners. The best of the best are documented in the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame with photos, trophies, and racing silks. Also included in the museum is information on polo, another equestrian activity that is very much a part of Aiken's culture.

 

The Briar Patch
544 Magnolia Street SE
Aiken, SC 29801
803-649-2010
    
In typical Aiken style a two story house that started as stables. The two guest rooms detached from the house were once tack rooms. One has twin canopy beds, the other a queen size bed.

Town & Country Inn Bed, Breakfast and Stabling
5195 Sizemore Circle
Aiken, SC 29803
803-642-0270

The Town & Country Inn B&B is a place of quiet, relaxation that welcomes guests including children to a hobby farm setting. The B&B has 5 acres which includes stabling for guests bringing horses, an in-ground pool, a gazebo, Koi pond, five comfy rooms with all modern amenities, two sitting rooms, a front porch and balcony and two types of breakfasts.
 

Isabella's Bed and Breakfast
601 Mims Avenue
Johnston, SC 29832
803-275-0735

135 Year old Victorian Home totally remodeled and decorated with antique furniture. Isabella's is nestled in a small Railroad Town. Known as "The Peach Capital of the World". Antique and Collectible shopping. Located within 30 Miles of The Masters Golf Tournament. Big Moes Drive-In Movie Theatre is one of six left in the country and only 12 miles away.
 

Annie's Inn Bed & Breakfast
3083 Charleston Hwy.
Montmorenci, SC 29839
803-649-6836
    
Pre Civil War, Greek Revival plantation home surrounded by cotton fields. Guest rooms each have private baths and include a full country breakfast. Guest cottages are beautifully designed to blend in with the old architecture while having all the amenities. Established 23 years. Pool.

Carolina Oaks Bed & Breakfast Inn
819 Carolina Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
803 278-6360
    
Whether for leisure or business, you'll find genunie hospitality in downtown North Augusta, South Carolina just across the Savannah River Bridge into Augusta, Georgia. The Innkeepers take pleasure to offer one room or the whole house to personify simple luxuries and southern comfort to CELEBRATE friends,family and traditions.    

Rosemary Inn
804 Carolina Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
803-426-1546

Rosemary Inn was the home of James U. Jackson, founder of North Augusta. This exquisite Greek Revival home turns extraordinary history into a comfortable, elegant B&B. Adorned with original ornamental wood work, lighting, and furnished with period pieces - this B&B offers an unforgettable and unparalleled experience!
 

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The Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame is located in Hopeland Gardens, the gardens to a former Winter Colony estate in downtown Aiken. The city once was famous as a healthful resort for wealthy Northerners who built "cottages," or magnificent summer homes. Hopeland Gardens contains beautiful traditional gardens, the Hall of Fame in the former stables, a wetlands garden, an open-air stage, and a fountain at the former foundation of the house. Another of the Winter Colony "cottages" now houses the Aiken County Historical Museum. Because many of the other Winter Colony homes are still privately-owned, one of the best ways to learn of Aiken's history and equestrian lifestyle is to take a tour with Aiken Tours on a Saturday morning. These tours are arranged through the Aiken Chamber of Commerce.

Just outside of Aiken are two treasures -- to the west is Redcliffe Plantation State Park, the home of James Hammond, former governor of South Carolina, and to the east is Montmorenci Vineyards, which offers wine tastings of its many award-winning wines made from their own home-grown grapes.

Thoroughbred Country is also an integral part of the new South Carolina Heritage Corridor, which spans fourteen counties on the western side of South Carolina. One of the regional Discovery Centers is the Agricultural Heritage Center in Blackville, slated to open in 1998. This center will offer a look at the influences of and to agriculture in the history of the state as well as the South as a whole. Blackville also features an active Mennonite community, and Miller's Bread Basket Restaurant is owned and operated by one of these families. Just outside of Blackville is Healing Springs, whose waters are reputed to cure all types of maladies. In nearby Barnwell can be found the beautiful Church of the Holy Apostles, which once acted as a stable for Sherman's horses as he marched through South Carolina, and the mysterious Vertical Sundial at the city's downtown Circle.

Continuing further south you will find the quaint small towns of Bamberg County. Olar and Ehrhardt will take you back to yesteryear with old-fashioned general stores and antiques dealers. Nearby is Rivers Bridge State Park, the only state park to commemorate the Confederacy and the site of a major resistance to Sherman's march through South Carolina. The town of Denmark is a full shopping destination featuring an antique store in a historic AT&T building, an old-time five-and-dime, a hardware store that is truly a modern-day general store, and the art gallery of nationally renowned Jim Harrison, all within a two-block stretch of the main street

Welcome to South Carolina's Upcountry. We're glad you're here! From cosmopolitan downtowns to the scenic solitude of mountainous trails, we have something for everyone.

Rich in cultural facilities, the Upcountry boasts vibrant theater companies and performing arts groups ranging from jammers to ballet troupes to symphonic orchestras. Festivals, street parties and local singer/songwriters provide fun for all.

Colvin Farm Bed & Breakfast
999 Halsellville Road
Chester, SC 29706
803-581-9916    

A tranquil 12 acre retreat in the rolling hills of the Piedmont. The relaxed and comfortable 1835 farm house estate has been impeccably restored to create and beautiful and unpretentious atmosphere. Experience the simpler life...as you expect it to be.
    

Park House Bed & Breakfast
221 E. Park Ave.
Greenville, SC 29601
864 232-2020
855 221-PARK (7275)
    
Park House Bed & Breakfast is located just steps from Downtown Greenville, so guests at our Bed & Breakfast can easily experience all the area has to offer. While you're here, explore award-winning eateries, parks, museums, shopping, and other downtown attractions.
 

Pettigru Place Bed & Breakfast
221 E. Park Ave.
302 Pettigru Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864-242-4529
877-362-4644
    
The only B&B in Greenville! An easy stroll to Main Street. This stately home and gardens are nestled in the historic district less than a mile from 60 great restaurants, Peace Center, Bi-Lo Center, and museums. A short drive to Furman and Bob Jones Universities. Five impeccable rooms, full gourmet breakfast, complimentary wine and cheese.
 

Candleberry Inn B&B Day Spa
105 Marshland Lane
Greer, SC 29650
864-201-1411

5-bedroom Cape Cod located 3 miles west of the Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport on the eastside of Greenville. Day Spa Treatment, weddings, special events, candlelight dinners delight our guests. Located in a residential area, Candleberry Inn sets on 1.7 acres in Chartwell Estates subdivision surrounded by white-fenced estates "almost like country!"
    

Red Horse Inn
45 Winstons Chase Ct.
Landrum, SC 29356
864-895-4968
    
Sweeping mountain views, pastoral vistas and endless sky offer the perfect setting for six charming cottages and six luxurious inn rooms. Fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, hot tubs and all the romantic amenities make The Red Horse Inn the South's premiere honeymoon destination.
 

Walnut Lane Inn
110 Ridge Road
Lyman, SC 29365
864-949-7230
800-949-4686

This Historic, circa 1902 former cotton plantation home is reminiscent of the grand plantations of yesterday. Offered are 6 tastefully decorated rooms furnished with period antiques. Wireless internet for the business traveler and porch swings for the leisure traveler. Both enjoy the innate spirit of Southern Hospitality. You won't be disappointed.
 

Rocky Retreat Bed and Breakfast
1000 Milwee Creek Rd
Pendleton, SC 29670
864 225-3494
    
Fully restored 1849 upcountry plantation house with modern conveniences. Country location convenient to historic Pendleton, Clemson University, Lake Hartwell and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Serving a full country breakfast. Quiet, restful, historic.
 

Sunrise Farm Bed and Breakfast
325 Sunrise Drive
Salem, SC 29676
864-944-0121
888-991-0121
    
Sunrise Farm Bed & Breakfast is "Your Country Home Away from Home in the South Carolina UpCountry". Sunrise Farm is located in the Blue Ridge Mtn. foothills, minutes from Lakes Jocassee and Keowee. Choose from spacious c.1890 Victorian farmhouse rooms or self-contained private cottages. Farm animals enhance this family-friendly inn.
 

Three Pines View
151 Shack Hollow Road
Salem, SC 29676
864-280-0482
864-280-0482

New Green Construction, Healthy interiors for those with asthma/allergies. Organic and natural produce grown on the grounds. Long range mountain views, unique, beautifully appointed bungalows with fireplaces whirlpool tubs and outdoor spa. Located between Lakes Jocassee and Keowee. Boating, Hiking, Dining. Uninterrupted tranquility.
 

The Garden House
302 South Main Street
Simpsonville, SC 29681
864-963-3379
    
Southern hospitality for business travelers or special getaways. Conveniently located in Simpsonville just off I-385. Walk to town. Short drive to GSP Airport and Main Street Greenville. Flexible breakfast times, private baths, robes, TV/VCR/DVD, wireless internet. Gardens for weddings and other functions.

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Our nationally recognized museums highlight history, culture, technology and art. Woven with heritage, the area is home to more than 500 sites of historic significance. Local historic districts offer a glimpse back in time while an abundance of educational activities look toward the future.

Recreational opportunities abound for sportsmen, athletes, adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. The Blue Ridge Mountains beckon the outdoor enthusiast, as do our many area lakes and rivers. If you're into hiking, hunting and fishing, camping, boating, whitewater rafting or swimming, you've come to the right place. Golfing, cycling, ice skating and horseback riding are popular as well.

For those who prefer sports as a spectator, the Upcountry's college and professional teams--the Clemson Tigers, Greenville Braves and South Carolina Shamrocks, to name but a few compete in crowd-roaring games of football, soccer, baseball, basketball and more.