Winter in the Palmetto State can be a frustrating series of warmer weather days followed by frigid temps for days on end – and then back to warm weather. Honestly, if you don’t like the weather today, then just wait until tomorrow. The unpredictable nature of the winter season somewhat limits the kinds of activities you can plan in advance, unless you purposely plan for excursions that will work in either weather extreme. Below are some fun day trip activities and attractions (some are all mapped out, and some are not) that are perfect for our odd South Carolina winter weather patterns. Enjoy!
- Eat your way through 7 old school chocolate shops
Google Maps [enhanced] Attention chocolate lovers: there’s no need to spend another day this winter without some of this delicious chocolate — you can worry about your waistline once spring arrives! Learn more from this previous article.
- Winter flea markets
Facebook/Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market Take a road trip to any of these amazing fleas that are open throughout the winter season. We can’t think of a better way to spend the day then shopping for bargain treasures! Learn more from this previous article.
- Trails perfect for a winter hike
Flickr/David Ellis From walking paths to trail hikes with amazing views, these 10 trails are ideal for reconnecting with nature in the dead of winter. Learn more from this previous article.
- Chase down some beautiful, yet abandoned, sites
Google Maps [enhanced] Take an adventurous look into the past at these abandoned spots that are both beautiful and sad. Learn more from this previous article.
- Austin’s Ocean One
TripAdvisor/Joe B Warm up on a cold, sunny day with a picture-perfect view of the ocean at this beachfront eatery on Pawleys Island. Sip on a glass of wine and dream of warmer days ahead. Learn more from this previous article.
- Stuff your face with donuts from all over the state
Google Maps [enhanced] Hit up some of the best donut shops South Carolina has to offer on this fun, one-day road trip to sample the goods of six different donut makers around the state. Learn more from this previous article.
- A hidden zoo
TripAdvisor/WanderlustJ1 Stretch your legs with a walk through this hidden zoo filled with a unique collection of animals that were indigenous to the area when it was first settled. Learn more from this previous article.
- Road trip to a series of thrift stores
Google Maps [enhanced] What better way is there to to spend a winter day than by road tripping to some of the best thrift stores in South Carolina? Check them out in this previous article.
- Spend the day in a tiny Amish town
Google Maps/Sara Dean Explore a tiny town outside of North Augusta where you’ll love the Amish vibe. Don’t pass up eating at the Amish buffet while you’re there! Learn more from this previous article.
Road trips are fun any time of the year – especially in winter! Which one(s) will you embark upon first?
Google Maps [enhanced]
Attention chocolate lovers: there’s no need to spend another day this winter without some of this delicious chocolate — you can worry about your waistline once spring arrives! Learn more from this previous article.
Facebook/Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market
Take a road trip to any of these amazing fleas that are open throughout the winter season. We can’t think of a better way to spend the day then shopping for bargain treasures! Learn more from this previous article.
Flickr/David Ellis
From walking paths to trail hikes with amazing views, these 10 trails are ideal for reconnecting with nature in the dead of winter. Learn more from this previous article.
Take an adventurous look into the past at these abandoned spots that are both beautiful and sad. Learn more from this previous article.
TripAdvisor/Joe B
Warm up on a cold, sunny day with a picture-perfect view of the ocean at this beachfront eatery on Pawleys Island. Sip on a glass of wine and dream of warmer days ahead. Learn more from this previous article.
Hit up some of the best donut shops South Carolina has to offer on this fun, one-day road trip to sample the goods of six different donut makers around the state. Learn more from this previous article.
TripAdvisor/WanderlustJ1
Stretch your legs with a walk through this hidden zoo filled with a unique collection of animals that were indigenous to the area when it was first settled. Learn more from this previous article.
What better way is there to to spend a winter day than by road tripping to some of the best thrift stores in South Carolina? Check them out in this previous article.
Google Maps/Sara Dean
Explore a tiny town outside of North Augusta where you’ll love the Amish vibe. Don’t pass up eating at the Amish buffet while you’re there! Learn more from this previous article.
Want a creepier road trip option? Head to The Haunted Playground In South Carolina That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine!
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