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Plan Your Day Trip from Florence

Everything you need to plan a great day trip from Florence, SC — driving times, insider tips, and things to do at each destination.

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1 HR Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

60 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

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2 HRS City

Charleston, SC

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

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1.5 HRS City

Columbia, SC

Capital city with great restaurants, Congaree Creek for hiking, and the State House grounds.

🚗 Get Directions

I-20 E → Columbia

🏛️ Top Things to Do

State House grounds, Congaree Creek Blue Trail, Vista district restaurants

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1.5 HRS Beach

Surfside Beach, SC

Quieter, family-friendly beach south of Myrtle Beach with less crowds and more locals.

🚗 Get Directions

US-76 E → US-17 Bypass S → Surfside Beach exit

🏖️ Top Things to Do

Beach time, fishing pier, local seafood restaurants

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2 HRS Beach

Folly Beach, SC

Charleston's beach, known for fishing, surfing, and the iconic Folly Beach Pier.

🚗 Get Directions

I-95 S → I-26 E → Charleston → Folly Beach exit

🏄 Top Things to Do

Folly Beach Pier, surfing, fishing, beachcombing

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2 HRS Special

Parris Island, SC

Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Watch recruit graduation ceremonies (public allowed).

🚗 Get Directions

I-95 S → US-21 S → Parris Island

🎖️ Visiting

Check schedule online. Graduation ceremonies are Fridays at 10am.

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