Florence, SC & the Pee Dee Region
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Everything you need to plan a great day trip from Florence, SC — driving times, insider tips, and things to do at each destination.
← Back to Day Trips60 miles of beach, Broadway at the Beach, restaurants, and family attractions.
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Take US-76 E to US-501 S → US-17 S → Myrtle Beach
🏖️ Top Things to Do
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach, Huntington Beach State Park
America's favorite city. Historic downtown, market, waterfront, and Southern food.
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I-95 S → I-26 E → Charleston
🏛️ Top Things to Do
Charleston City Market, Waterfront Park, Historic District walking tours
Capital city with great restaurants, Congaree Creek for hiking, and the State House grounds.
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I-20 E → Columbia
🏛️ Top Things to Do
State House grounds, Congaree Creek Blue Trail, Vista district restaurants
Quieter, family-friendly beach south of Myrtle Beach with less crowds and more locals.
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US-76 E → US-17 Bypass S → Surfside Beach exit
🏖️ Top Things to Do
Beach time, fishing pier, local seafood restaurants
Charleston's beach, known for fishing, surfing, and the iconic Folly Beach Pier.
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I-95 S → I-26 E → Charleston → Folly Beach exit
🏄 Top Things to Do
Folly Beach Pier, surfing, fishing, beachcombing
Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Watch recruit graduation ceremonies (public allowed).
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I-95 S → US-21 S → Parris Island
🎖️ Visiting
Check schedule online. Graduation ceremonies are Fridays at 10am.