Traveling with little ones doesn’t have to mean skipping out on charm or culture. In South Carolina’s Old 96 District, Abbeville and Edgefield counties welcome families with open arms, historic backdrops, and just the right pace for exploring with a toddler in tow. Here’s a two-day itinerary full of small-town treasures, tasty bites, and memory-making…
If you’ve been to South Carolina before, you know there’s little we love more than good food. When it comes to tasting Southern culture, barbecue packs in a lot. It blends traditional family secrets, regional diversity and fresh innovation, unlike any other cuisine. Barbecue sauce may as well run in our veins (though depending on…
Exploring a new place can be thirsty work. At some point after all that driving, walking, hiking, shopping, and eating, you might just want to sit down to a cold beer, crisp glass of wine, or (depending on how long your day has been), a nice strong cocktail. As I trekked back and forth across…
The delicious food scene of the Old 96 District Whenever I’m visiting South Carolina, a resident spots my Georgia license plate and promptly lets me know that their state grows more peaches than mine. It happens all the time! California takes the peach cake as the number one producer, but South Carolina comes in second,…
Embark on a whirlwind tour of international cuisine in the Old 96 District—no passport needed! Abbeville and Greenwood offer a treasure trove of impeccable establishments, each serving up bold flavors that will transport your taste buds around the world: Adelita’s Tucked away in a tiny Latin market in Greenwood, Adelita’s is a hidden gem where…
Article by Clayton Hensley of Knox Road Tripper. Nature and history collide along the highways and backroads of South Carolina’s Old 96 District taking you on an unforgettable journey. From lakes along the Savannah River to battle grounds of the Revolutionary War, outdoor opportunities abound in this part of the Palmetto State. South Carolina’s Freshwater…
Greenwood, nestled in South Carolina’s Old 96 District, dresses up its streets for the annual SC Festival of Flowers in June. More than 30 handmade topiaries, plants shaped into lifesize animals and whimsical characters, decorate the walkable city. Plan for a weekend trip on the festival’s main weekend in June or visit anytime through July…
Three Star Vineyard and Orchard in Johnston, South Carolina has been family owned and operated since 1992 and among many the most-see stops when visiting the Old 96 District of South Carolina. The gift shop opened in August 2019 and the Tasting Room in 2020. It is located one hour from Columbia, less than two…
By Lisa Sokolowski, founder/blogger, DrugstoreDivas.net Love is in the air… all year round in the Old 96 District. So no matter what the season, it’s the season of love. And if you’re looking for someone to go on a date, there are a ton of options in the area. We’re not just talking about…
By Lisa Sokolowski, founder/blogger, DrugstoreDivas.net Winter means colder temperatures. Yes, the Old 96 District is in the south … but not south enough to avoid all the frigid temperatures that Old Man Winter brings. And so, there’s a tendency to make like a bear and hibernate during the winter. Which would be a shame,…