It’s one of many new and exciting attractions in South Carolina and it ROCKS! Hard Rock Park, the first rock ‘n’ roll theme park in the world, is 140 acres of rides, live shows, shopping and dining. The park, located off US 501 in Myrtle Beach, has kicked open it’s doors for you to come see what all the excitement is about. Thrill-seeking park visitors will have a “Whole Lotta Love” for Led Zeppelin – The Ride. The 150-foot tall looping roller coaster will have you in rock and roll heaven. Get your ticket to ride. Hard Rock Park – where rock comes to play.
South Carolina Beaches, Lakes and Rivers
Soak up the sun at South Carolina beaches! Myrtle Beach is a great destination for a family vacation. With over 60 miles of warm, white sandy beaches, award-winning golf courses, great seafood restaurants, dynamic shopping and exciting amusement parks, you're sure to have a great time on the Grand Strand. Enjoy pristine Charleston beaches or a romantic escape to the Lowcountry and resort islands of Hilton Head, Kiawah and Fripp Island.
Swim, sail, go deep sea fishing or just take pleasure in the spectacular view of South Carolina's coast line. Schedule a sunset, dolphin nature or fireworks cruise. Like our coast, our lakes and rivers are a great spot for outdoor fun. The excitement of watersports on a pontoon or ski boat will keep you on our lakes or rivers for hours. If you'd rather be fishing, you might just reel in bass, crappie, catfish, bream or brass.
South Carolina State Parks' 75th Anniversary Celebration
Come out and play at South Carolina State Parks as we celebrate the parks' 75th Anniversary. The weather’s perfect and there’s no need to stay inside when you can be paddling, canoeing, fishing or hiking at a South Carolina State Park. You must have memories of your trip, so take pictures while you’re there and enter them in the State Parks’ 75th Anniversary Photo Contest.
However you decide to spend your time in South Carolina, we're sure you'll enjoy all the beautiful places we have to offer. Plan your next trip to South Carolina and discover why we're called "one of the best vacation destinations in the USA."
More Ways to Explore South Carolina
South Carolina's state park golf courses are a great place to enjoy natural beauty and of course - a great game of golf. See for yourself and take a golf course tour of Cheraw State Park and Hickory Knob State Resort Park. You'll find hole-by-hole video pro tips for the Tom Jackson-designed courses. South Carolina also has a dedicated Web site for golf devotees...or weekend hackers. South Carolina Golf has a new and improved course finder, a list of golf schools, and a fun trivia game.
Love to try new restaurants when you travel? Do you crave the great places only the locals know about? Now you can be a South Carolina foodie and get the inside scoop! Nominate your favorite restaurants, chefs, and recipes on our new dining and culinary site, SavorSouthCarolina.com. Learn about our famous flavors or search for that special food festival.
CarolinaGirls.travel provides you with great girlfriend getaways ideas, using what else as a guide? Shoes, of course! So kick off the Manolos and slip into a pair of spa slippers, while you plan your next outing with the girls!
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