Cultural Attractions in South Carolina

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With South Carolina’s Choice Hotels you’ll be a stone’s throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of South Carolina offers.

In the Waterfalls & Whitewater Region

Pickens County Museum of Art & History
307 Johnson Street
Pickens, SC   29671
864-898-5963

One of the premier artistic destinations to be found in the state of South Carolina is the Pickens County Museum of Art & History, where guests will be treated to a day’s worth of fascinating and artistically pleasing exhibits. From the works of great masters of fine art to a modern sculpture garden, the museum has it all.

Railroad Historical Center
908 S. Main Street
Greenwood, SC   29646
864-229-7093

Guests will enjoy a trip to the Railroad Historical Center, which has been called one of America’s top railroad history destinations. Learn about the fascinating past of the railroad, which was once America’s main form of transportation and still serves a vital role in the economy of the present day.

South Carolina Cotton Museum
121 W. Cedar Lane
Bishopville, SC   29010
803-484-4497

One of the most fascinating subjects to roam throughout the state of North Carolina is that of cotton. Guests will be treated to static and interactive displays depicting the history of cotton, its role in the institution of slavery, and its future in a free society.

In the Lakes & Blackwater Rivers Region

The Artist’s Coop
113 E. Laurens Street
Laurens, SC   29360
864-984-9359

This unique gallery is where you’ll find the best in a multitude of mediums ranging from paintings to photography and prints. Browse the halls here and you’re sure to engage in an artistic day that will open your eyes to the sentiments of many artists of the Laurens area. Much of the art here is for sale, so bring your checkbook – you just might find something that strikes your eye.

Bowie Arts Center
Two Washington Street
Erskine College
Due West, SC   29639

Centrally located on the campus of Erskine College, this modern 14,000-square foot center functions as a museum and an art gallery. Its contents are diverse and range from a collection of antique clocks to musical instruments which span the centuries. Decorative arts, glasses, porcelains and more are just some of the features which will draw you towards this destination.

Dorn Mill Center for History & Art
200 N. Main Street
McCormick, SC   29835
864-852-4653

Come here to witness one of the finest displays of America’s agricultural and industrial history in full living display. You’ll enjoy features which include a gristmill, a cotton gin and a weigh station – all in their original forms. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and with good reason – its trappings are some of the most unique in the state.

In the Islands & Coast Region

The Village Museum
401 Pinckney Street
McClellanville, SC   29458
843-887-3030

One of the most fascinating displays in the state of South Carolina can be found at the Village Museum, a hearty collection of exhibits demonstrating a timeline of history. Beginning with the villages of the Seewee Indians and the settlement of European immigrants at Jamestown, the museum trails the evolution of the area through the present through exhibits, dioramas, and more interactive displays.

Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, SC   29401
843-723-1159

This mansion was built in 1818 and originally encompassed 6 rooms. The house was bought and later expanded by Governor William Aiken Jr, and has since been converted into a museum showcasing city life in antebellum Charleston. The governor’s palatial pickings still remain, and include magnificent European chandeliers, classical sculptures, and more.

Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC   29414
843-769-2600

This may be one of the best destinations for those seeking to experience the history of South Carolina. Drayton Hall is an accredited museum, nationally renowned for its outstanding guided tour of Drayton Hall, an authentic preserved plantation house which also happens to be the oldest plantation in America still open to the public. Built between 1738 and 1742, this is truly one of the most vivid displays of history still standing in the present day.

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