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 Art
South of the BorderMyrtle BeachClassic Roadside
Angel Oak TreeCharlestonNatural Oddity
World's Largest Fire HydrantColumbiaWorlds Largest
Peachoid Water TowerGaffneyGiant Statue
Brookgreen Gardens sculpturesMurrells InletPublic Art
Stoney-Baynard RuinsHilton HeadHistoric Oddity
South Carolina Artisans CenterWalterboroFolk Art
Peach Stand landmarksFort MillFood Landmark
Old Sheldon Church RuinsBeaufortHistoric Oddity
The list

South Carolina roadside attraction picks.

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Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville
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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.

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South of the Border in Myrtle Beach
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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.

Map search: South of the Border Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Angel Oak Tree in Charleston
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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.

Map search: Angel Oak Tree Charleston South Carolina

World's Largest Fire Hydrant in Columbia
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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.

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

Peachoid Water Tower in Gaffney
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Gaffney · Giant Statue

Peachoid Water Tower

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

Map search: Peachoid Water Tower Gaffney South Carolina

Brookgreen Gardens sculptures in Murrells Inlet
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Murrells Inlet · Public Art

Brookgreen Gardens sculptures

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

Map search: Brookgreen Gardens sculptures Murrells Inlet South Carolina

Stoney-Baynard Ruins in Hilton Head
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Hilton Head · Historic Oddity

Stoney-Baynard Ruins

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

Map search: Stoney-Baynard Ruins Hilton Head South Carolina

South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro
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Walterboro · Folk Art

South Carolina Artisans Center

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

Map search: South Carolina Artisans Center Walterboro South Carolina

Peach Stand landmarks in Fort Mill
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Fort Mill · Food Landmark

Peach Stand landmarks

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

Map search: Peach Stand landmarks Fort Mill South Carolina

Old Sheldon Church Ruins in Beaufort
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Beaufort · Historic Oddity

Old Sheldon Church Ruins

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

Map search: Old Sheldon Church Ruins Beaufort South Carolina

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