Home is where the heart is. Whether you’re currently living in South Carolina or have lived here in the past, there’s no doubt your heart is in the Palmetto State. That’s because South Carolina is the best place to live in America.
What is it they say? “You can take yourself out of South Carolina, but you can never take South Carolina out of you.” Here are 16 reasons why South Carolina is the best state.
- We definitely have some gorgeous mountains…
Flickr/Scott Oves and the views to match! Like this view of Table Rock from Ceasar’s Head State Park.
- More than 20 of the most amazing beaches you’ve ever seen…
Flickr/Tim Parkinson all within hours, or even minutes, from your front door.
- With 47 South Carolina State Parks…
Flickr/Doug Anderson you can pick a new one to explore every weekend! This photo was taken at Ceasar’s Head State Park.
- Everyone is dedicated to historic preservation.
This is the Circle Theatre for performing arts located in Barnwell, SC. It was built in 1848 as the community’s Presbyterian Church.
- The people in South Carolina are the heart and soul of this great state…
Flickr/North Charleston and that truly makes South Carolina the BEST place to live.
- Great patio dining spots like this one at Blossom Restaurant in Charleston…
Facebook/Blossom Restaurant make the arrival of Spring even sweeter.
- South Carolina has some of the BEST Main Streets in the country!
Wikimedia Commons/Bill Fitzpatrick This is Gaffney.
- And waterfront dining all over the state with great views…
Facebook/Big Tuna Raw Bar makes South Carolina a great place to live or visit.
- We have the BEST sunrises…
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- and best sunsets in the world!
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- South Carolina is full of secret spots in nature where you can just relax.
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- There are countless places in the Palmetto State that will bring out the explorer in anyone.
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- South Carolina is home to the BEST restaurants.
Facebook/Slightly North of Broad
- And amazing camping spots for the whole family.
Flickr/Gary Scott
- SC has lots of gorgeous lakes for loads of fun this summer.
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- And a beautiful scenic drive is never too far away.
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What do you think? Let’s pretend you got a job offer for a million dollars a year but you had to live in another state. Would you go?
Flickr/Scott Oves
and the views to match! Like this view of Table Rock from Ceasar’s Head State Park.
Flickr/Tim Parkinson
all within hours, or even minutes, from your front door.
Flickr/Doug Anderson
you can pick a new one to explore every weekend! This photo was taken at Ceasar’s Head State Park.
This is the Circle Theatre for performing arts located in Barnwell, SC. It was built in 1848 as the community’s Presbyterian Church.
Flickr/North Charleston
and that truly makes South Carolina the BEST place to live.
Facebook/Blossom Restaurant
make the arrival of Spring even sweeter.
Wikimedia Commons/Bill Fitzpatrick
This is Gaffney.
Facebook/Big Tuna Raw Bar
makes South Carolina a great place to live or visit.
Flickr/David Cooper
Flickr/Phillip Lovell
Flickr/Alistair Nicol
Flickr/Let Ideas Compete
Facebook/Slightly North of Broad
Flickr/Gary Scott
Flickr/rocor
What are some reasons you think South Carolina is the BEST state?
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