As the only National Park in South Carolina, Congaree National Park is a must-do for nature lovers who find themselves in the state. The park protects the country's biggest piece of old growth bottomland hardwood forest, and it's home to some of the tallest trees in the eastern part of the United States. One of the most popular activities to do here is hiking; the trails that run through the park vary in length, but most are quite flat because of the park's location within the floodplain. Visitors can also fish in the park’s streams, bird watch, and canoe or kayak down Cedar Creek.

100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061, Phone: 803-776-4396

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