small towns in
south carolina

THE 9 MOST CHARMING

Next time you have the urge for Southern hospitality and Lowcountry cuisine, definitely consider these 9 charming small towns in South Carolina.

1. bluffton,
south carolina

Dubbed "the last true coastal village of the South," Bluffton is a charming Lowcountry town located between Hilton Head Island and Interstate 95.

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2. BEAUFORT,
south carolina

Technically a city, Beaufort, on Port Royal Island, has a small-town feel & all the charm you'd expect to find in a South Carolina community.

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3. mt. pleasant,
south carolina

A suburb of Charleston, Mt. Pleasant is just as lovely as its name suggests, with grassy parks, waterfront activities, & historic buildings.

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4. york,
south carolina

Situated not too far from the North Carolina border, York dates all the way back to the 1750s & puts the past on full display.

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5. EDISTO BEACH,
south carolina

A Lowcountry Sea Island that's approximately 68 square miles, Edisto Beach is a quiet, family-friendly community with loads of coastal charm.

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6. aiken,
south carolina

Leafy streets, grand homes and history dating back to 1835 all come in a picturesque little package in the town of Aiken.

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7. GEORGETOWN,
south carolina

The perfect pitsop between Myrtle Beach & Charleston, Georgetown – the 3rd oldest town in SC – certainly doesn't skim on charm.

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8. mcclellanville,
south carolina

Small in size but big in historic cache, this fishing village has a number of buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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9. clemson,
south carolina

Clemson, home to the university of the same name – is a lively college town that really centers around student life & games at Memorial Stadium.

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