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1 / 30#30. Charleston Tea Garden
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,735 reviews)
- City: Wadmalaw Island South
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Highest-rated things to do in South Carolina by visitors
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in South Carolina your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for South Carolina reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in South Carolina using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in South Carolina, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
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2 / 30#29. Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,931 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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3 / 30#28. Alligator Adventure
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,848 reviews)
- City: North Myrtle Beach South
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4 / 30#27. Folly Beach Public Beach
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,662 reviews)
- City: Folly Beach South
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5 / 30#26. Drayton Hall
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,056 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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6 / 30#25. McLeod Plantation Historic Site
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,419 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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7 / 30#24. Cherry Grove Beach
- Rating: 4.7/5 (920 reviews)
- City: North Myrtle Beach South
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8 / 30#23. The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,040 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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9 / 30#22. Hunting Island State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,370 reviews)
- City: Beaufort South
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10 / 30#21. Huntington Beach State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,163 reviews)
- City: Murrells Inlet South
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11 / 30#20. SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
- Rating: 4.4/5 (7,630 reviews)
- City: Myrtle Beach South
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12 / 30#19. Hilton Head Island Bike Trails
- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,200 reviews)
- City: Hilton Head South
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13 / 30#18. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,976 reviews)
- City: not available
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14 / 30#17. South Carolina Aquarium
- Rating: 4.1/5 (2,479 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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15 / 30#16. Angel Oak Tree
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,481 reviews)
- City: Johns Island South
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16 / 30#15. Barefoot Landing
- Rating: 4.3/5 (4,036 reviews)
- City: North Myrtle Beach South
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17 / 30#14. Duplin Winery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,670 reviews)
- City: North Myrtle Beach South
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18 / 30#13. Nathaniel Russell House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,095 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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19 / 30#12. Hilton Head Distillery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,348 reviews)
- City: Hilton Head South
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20 / 30#11. Boone Hall Plantation
- Rating: 4.4/5 (5,083 reviews)
- City: Mount Pleasant South
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21 / 30#10. Coligny Beach
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,323 reviews)
- City: Hilton Head South
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22 / 30#9. Charleston Waterfront Park
- Rating: 4.6/5 (5,668 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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23 / 30#8. Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
- Rating: 4.1/5 (9,280 reviews)
- City: Myrtle Beach South
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24 / 30#7. Falls Park on the Reedy
- Rating: 4.9/5 (4,460 reviews)
- City: Greenville South
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25 / 30#6. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,747 reviews)
- City: Mount Pleasant South
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26 / 30#5. Fort Sumter National Monument
- Rating: 4.4/5 (5,935 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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27 / 30#4. Middleton Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,439 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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28 / 30#3. Brookgreen Gardens
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,125 reviews)
- City: Murrells Inlet South
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29 / 30#2. Broadway at the Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,142 reviews)
- City: Myrtle Beach South
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30 / 30#1. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
- Rating: 4.3/5 (7,527 reviews)
- City: Charleston South
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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