Northeastern South Carolina
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Darlington | Dillon | Florence | Lee Marion | Marlboro | Williamsburg ... 2 Pee Dee Country Pee the place to stay and play in northeast South Carolina! the place to stay and his seven-county region, named for the original Native American Native named for the original his seven-county region, it long ago and subsequently the Pee Dee Indians who inhabited natural wonders that attracted the still offers the Pee Dee Rivers, Welcome to to Welcome Native Americans and early settlers. A sparkling gem of nature’s best, best, A sparkling gem of nature’s Americans and early settlers. Native Pee Dee Country scenic parks and natural has a unique combination of War areas as well as a history spanning both Revolutionary and Civil plantations reflected in its wonderfully preserved historic homes, times, and buildings. the ideal place to experience the heritage of the agrarian lifestyle Here’s Both cotton and tobacco of the old South and its relaxed way of life. and the South the region, played an important role in the early growth of The Cotton was developed to showcase the era. Trail™ Carolina Cotton takes visitors on a revealing tour through three Pee Dee counties, Trail for the trail in Bennettsville, Visitor Information Centers and you’ll find Cotton Museum is located The South Carolina Hartsville and Bishopville. in Bishopville and has preserved of the cotton culture in South the legacy The in the present. Carolina and a way of life long gone but still reflected Museum is located in the historic train depot in Tobacco South Carolina prior to “golden leaf” the Mullins and depicts farm life and the growing of towns boast fascinating museums displaying Many other Pee Dee 1950. local artifacts. Pee Dee Countrystate parks and natural areas offers three beautiful The area also has rivers. and many local parks as well as four scenic no wonder that It’s more than 30 exciting and affordable golf courses! race, cycle, paddle, putt, outdoor activities are popular here! Come chip, just have fun! fish and hike, kayak, raft, the entertainment of one of our many local enjoy And while you’re here, good times and a glimpse of our history is found in Good food, festivals. the the Sweet Potato Festival, Festival, Tobacco the the Cotton Festival, the Catfish the Greek Festival, the Barbeque Shag Festival, Quilt Festival, to name just the Sankofa Festival and the International Festival, Festival, a few! Race car fans will want to catch a race at the famous Darlington spectator sport at the greatest in the history of the world’s Take Raceway! Association Hall of Fame and the Darlington National Motorsports Press pioneers and the Learn about the racing Raceway Stock Car Museum. Pee Dee Country is truly a historic cars that carried them to greatness. with something for everyone. present and future land of the past, Come stay and play with us...discover a place like no other! T WELCOME TO THE PEE DEE! All rights reserved. Commission. Tourism ©2014 Pee Dee of Parks, (Selected photography provided by SC Dept. Tourism) Recreation and WELCOME TO THE PEE DEE! continued on page 6 3 Plan Your Visit! Your Plan Dillon County Chamber of Commerce SC 29536 Dillon, Ave., MacArthur 126 N. 843.774.8551/www.dilloncountychamber.com Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau SC 29501 Florence, Radio Dr., W. 3290 800.325.9005/ 843.664.0330/www.florencesccvb.com Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce SC 29503 Florence, Coit St., 238 S. 843.665.0515/www.flochamber.com Darlington County Tourism SC 29550 Hartsville, Fifth St., 214 N. 888.427.8720/ 843.339.9511 www.darlingtoncounty.org Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce 38 Public Square SC 29532 Darlington, 843.393.2641 www.darlingtonchamber.com Pee Dee Tourism Commission Pee Dee Tourism 195 MM I-95 SC 29547 Hamer, Bennettsville Chamber of Commerce Marlboro St. 714 N. SC 29512 Bennettsville, 843.479.3941 www.bennettsvillesc.com/chamber Let Us Help Let Us Commission Tourism please call the Pee Dee For assistance, or visit us online at toll free 844.669.0950 with other local or check www.peedeetourism.com information bureaus. in the seven-county Pee Dee Region All telephone numbers This code unless otherwise noted. are within the 843 area restaurants events, all the attractions, guide may not include dates, activities, All in the area. or accommodations are correct as of January programs and times 1, locations, to change without notice. but are subject 2014, e r l n i n e 2 c K 7 4 1 5 Hi Lyn Wa Riv Cou Pa Soc 301 52 Darli Olanta 401 1 Timmonsvill 52 Woods Bay Woods 527 State Park 20 95 15 76 151 Lamar Greeleyville Lynchburg 15 341 Hartsville 527 Lee State Natural Area 4 Wisacky 341 15 20 Bishopville Manville Woodrow Florence County Lee County Marion County Marlboro County Williamsburg County Darlington County Dillon County Q Q Q Q Q PEE DEE COUNTRY Q Q
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l ca gi e ma h 8 John Lide Hart Cottage Hartsville Ave., Home 106 E. 888.427.8720/ 843.339.9511/www.darlingtoncounty.org The town was named This is the oldest standing home in Hartsville. John Hart started the Thomas Edwards Hart. father, after John Hart’s a grist mill and other businesses. a carriage factory, first church, The cottage is restored with period furnishings. or by appointment. 3–5 pm, in Dec., Open 1st Sun. Jacob Kelley House Museum Hartsville 2585 Kelleytown Rd., 888.427.8720/ 843.339.9511 served briefly as a headquarters now restored, 1820 house, This c. Between the States and War army during the for General Sherman’s 3–5 pm, 1st Sun., Open March–Dec., is furnished with period pieces. in May. Confederate memorial service 1st Sun. or by appointment. Dec. 1st Sun., Holiday tours & period decor, 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy. (US 52), (US 52), 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy. Darlington 843.395.8862/ 843.395.8821 a trip back in time to relive the magical Take greatest world’s moments that have made NASCAR racing the the See and learn about the pioneers of the sport and spectator sport. NASCAR souvenirs in the historic cars that carried them to greatness. Adults $5; Children Admission: 9 am–5 pm. Open 7 days, gift shop. Free 12 & under, Hartsville Museum Hartsville Fifth St., 222 N. 843.383.3005/www.hartsvillemuseum.org built in 1930 and This museum is housed in a restored post office It features the Lawhon History past. provides a glimpse of the area’s a unique silver collection and other interesting displays Gallery, The Sculpture including the first car in the state. of local history, 10 am–5 Open Mon.–Fri., is adjacent. completed in 2001, Courtyard, Free Admission: 10 am–2 pm. pm; Sat. 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy. (US 52), Darlington (US 52), 1301 Harry Hwy. Byrd 843.395.8499/www.darlingtonraceway.com Tickets: super speedway has oldest NASCAR’s Tame,” to Tough too “Track The track will Hourly tours of the been the site of many legendary races. pm. 9 am–5 Open 7 days, tradition and family fun! show you history, $3; 5 & under Free. Adults $5; Children 6–12, Tours: Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum (National and NMPA Motorsports Press Fame Assoc.) Hall of Darlington Raceway Darlington
DARLINGTON COUNTY DARLINGTON COUNTY 9 South Carolina Cotton Trail™ South Carolina Cotton Trail™ Visitors Center Hartsville Hartsville Museum, 843.339.9511/888.427.8720/www.sccottontrail.org is a scenic 90-mile driving tour Trail™ The South Carolina Cotton with easy access from I-20 and “Land of Cotton” through the state’s gardens and museums with scenic fields, It visits six historic towns, I-95. Bishopville is the interpretive exhibits on how cotton shaped the area. passes through Hartsville, which also southern-most stop on the trail, ending in Clio. Cheraw and Bennettsville, Society Hill, Darlington, Society Hill Historic District Society Hill US 15/US 52/US 401, 888.427.8720/ 843.339.9511 This charming village features antebellum buildings of the region’s Baptists and indigo was Welsh The town was settled by earliest settlers. include the Old Society Hill Notable structures the earliest money crop. the Coker Rogers Store and the c.1869 railroad Church, Trinity Library, Hall at Town the Society Hill Self-guided tour maps are available at depot. Main St. 280 S. Liberty Lane Walk of Fame Liberty Lane Walk Darlington (SC 34), Between 114 & 126 Pearl St. 843.339.9511 concrete of several This small city park features the hand prints in such Raceway, NASCAR racing legends who have won at Darlington Open all year during Dale Jarrett and Richard Petty. as Jeff Gordon, daylight hours. Farm & Corn Maze Pim’s Darlington 464 Dovesville Hwy., 888.277.7815/www.cornfieldmaze.com in a puzzling Find your way through nine acres of corn planted A working farm tour is available for labyrinth of criss crossing trails. Corn Maze open early September–mid- school and group tours. 6 pm–8 pm. Wed., 2 pm–9 pm, Sun., am–9 pm, 10 Sat., November, Children Adults $7, Admission: All other times by appointment only. Children under 4 free,Group rate $6. 4-11 $6, Kalmia Gardens of Coker College Gardens of Coker Kalmia Hartsville (SC 15 Bus.), Ave. Carolina W. 1624 / www.coker.edu/kalmia 843.383.8145 David R. Developed by Mrs. Coker and located on the Thomas Hart plantation original on the banks of the Black this 35-acre botanical Creek, garden features exquisite camellias dogwoods, azaleas, Kalmia, and mountain laurel or named. for which the garden is Spring explore the waters of the Black Creek. Canoes are available to an adventure at flowering delights but it’s is the best time to see the Free Admission: any season! Open all year during daylight hours. Hartsville Crossing Fourth St. 1150 S. near US 15 Bypass) (SC 151 Bus., Le Goody’s, Tree, Dollar Cato, Rent-A-Center, Radio Shack, Nails, Shoe Show, Sally Beauty Supply, Supercenter Wal-Mart Alexander’s and Isabella’s 8 Public Square, 843.857.9191 SHOPPING all stores (Due to space limitations, For a detailed cannot be listed here. to the telephone please refer list, Pages.) Yellow Shopping Centers Hartsville Mall St. Fourth 816.818 S. (SC 151 Bus.) & 807.827 (US 15 Bus.), Fifth St. S. Belk Department Action, Athletic Hair Design, Inc., Trends Citi Store, Newman Tan, Nails & Fashion, It’s Peebles Department Furniture, Rent 2 CDs, Rays’ No. Store, and Roses America, 1010 Accommodations Accommodations Oak Manor Inn B & B Ave. Home 314 E. 843.383.9553 www.oakmanor.com Hartsville Motel (US 15 Bus.) Fifth St. 806 N. 843.332.6556 / 843.332.1581 Lakeview Motel Fifth St. 942 N. (US 15 Bus.) 843.332.8145 Landmark Inn Fourth St. 1301 S. / US 15) (SC 151 Bus. 843.332.2611 / 800.628.9108 www.landmarkinnsc.com 600 Pearl St. (SC 34/SC 151) (SC 34/SC 600 Pearl St. 843.393.2881 Hartsville Comfort Inn (US 15 Bus.) Fifth St. 907 S. 843.383.0110 / 800.424.6423 www.choicehotels.com Fairfield Inn Fourth St. 200 S. 843.332.9898 / 800.228.2800 www.marriott.com Best Value Inn Best Value 705 Washington St. (SC 340 at US 52) 843.393.8990 www.bestvalueinn.com Darlington Motel ACCOMMODATIONS Darlington
DARLINGTON COUNTY DARLINGTON COUNTY OUTLETS Craig Outlet, Inc. (apparel) Pearl St. W. 213 401), (2 blks off US Hwy. Lamar 843.326.5759 Factory Mill Cloth Outlet Ave. Home 650 E. Hartsville 843.332.3032 / 843.383.2862 CHAIN STORES Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aid CVS and Rite Walgreens, Something Old, Something New Newsom Hwy. Bobo W. 1925 843.383.0460 Center Vacuum (vintage furniture & rugs) Carolina Ave. 129 W. 843.332.1232 Lamar Treasures Scarlett’s 322 Deer Run Dr. 843.326.7493 The Wildlife Shop & Gallery 956 Mineral Springs St. 843.858.0382 11 Dovetail Mercantile Carolina Ave. 357 W. 843.339.9767 Kit ‘N’ Kabootle art (Custom framing, & antiques) Carolina Ave. 712 W. 843.332.0370 246 Syracuse St. 843.393.3676 Hartsville Alley Cats Gifts & Antiques Fifth St. 217 N. 843.339.9100 The Art Shoppe Gallery & Giverny’s Carolina Ave. 607 W. (SC 151 Bus.) 843.332.0881 26 Public Square 843.393.6611 CPS Antiques 703 Pearl St. 843.393.0074 Upholstery Scarlett’s & Antiques Broad St. 474 1/2 E. 843.393.4952 Shop Welding Simon’s & “Junk” Art ANTIQUES & ART GALLERIES Darlington All-Star Sports Collectibles 114 Cashua St. 843.393.4488 Chameleon’s Art Gallery & Shopping n Raceway Grill 1207 Harry Byrd Hwy. 843.393.9212 Diner Takis (SC 34) 609 Pearl St. 843.393.8979 & Country Town Restaurant Williams Hwy. Gov. 804 N. 843.393.1972 Fast Food Domino’s Burger King, Bojangles, KFC, Huddle House, Pizza, Papa Palmetto Subs, McDonald’s, Taco Subway, Sav-Way, John’s, Wendy’s Waffle House, Bell, Mamma Mia’s 843.968.9285 St., Ward 114 Cafe Missy’s 843.395.6009 Main St., 502 S. Mayflower Seafood Restaurant 1765 Harry Byrd Highway 843.393.9181 Bar-B-Que Nick’s Main St. 310 S. 843.393.6684 Pizza Hut (US 52) Main St. 1384 S. 843.393.5201 12 Jewel’s Deluxe Jewel’s Restaurant 843.393.5511 32 Public Square, Jin Jin 843.393.2355 115 Pearl St., Grill Joe’s 843.393.9140 360 Russell St., Bar-B-Que Lindburgh’s 843.393.6335 Main St., 1215 S. The Country Barn Restaurant Harry Byrd Hwy. W. 2233 843.395.2257 Restaurant Ervin’s 843.393.5136 Main St., 502 S. Golden Run (Chinese) 843.396.3927 608 Pearl St., Great China Restaurant (US 52) 120 Express Ln. 843.393.8878 Carolina Drug Company 843.393.2865 52 Public Square, Carolina Lunch/ Dairy Bar 843.398.4531 318 Pearl St., Carolina Nightlife & Grill (SC 151) 2244 Harry Byrd Hwy. 843.393.6667 Restaurant & Di & Restaurant DARLINGTON B&B Restaurant (US 52) Main St. 1536 S. 843.393.9534 Bay Island Seafood 52 Bus.) (US Main St. 613 S. 843.393.5986 C Boans 124 Cashua St. 843.395.6789
DARLINGTON COUNTY DARLINGTON COUNTY 2404 Kelleytown Rd., 843.383.3747 of Hartsville, E. Go To Tyner’s 843.858.0917 Rd. Tema 206 North 5th Street Grill 5th St. 1114 N. 843.917.0263 Nueva Villa 5th St. 403 S. 843.332.9255 Restaurant Pam’s Bobo Newsom Hwy. W. 1009 332.5145 Bar-B-Que Piggy’s Washington St. 411 W. 843.332.6733 Pizza Hut 843.332.4118 Fifth St., 130 S. Rancho Grande 843.383.0561 Fifth St., 1809 S. Drive-In Ruth’s Carolina Ave. 659 W. 843.332.6771 Shoney’s 843.332.5315 Fifth St., 905 S. Smokehouse Shug’s Grill & Tavern The Midnight Rooster Ave. Carolina 136 E. 843.857.0640 Kitchen Miriam’s 2541 Bethlehem Rd., Byrdtown Community 843.332.6087 Seafood B’s Mr. House (US 15) Hwy. Lydia W. 964 843.332.5560 Pizza New York by the Slice Carolina Ave. 921 W. 843.917.0388 13 J. Michael’s J. Michael’s Restaurant 843.383.4272 636 Poole St., Jin Jin 843.339.9999 Fifth St., 710 S. La Victoria Restaurant 843.332.0081 Fifth St., 1705 S. Faith Gift & Snack Shop Ave., Carolina 724 E. 858.1818 843. Fuji Express (US 15 Bus.) Fifth St. 902 S. 332.7200 843. Hong Kong Chinese Rest. Carolina Ave., 821 W. 843.857.0730 Bow Thai Ave. Carolina 150 E. 843.917.4026 Carolina Lunch (breakfast only) Carolina Ave., 155 W. 332.9511 843. D & S Subs 843.332.2339 5th St., 348 N. Depot Diner Ave. College 128 E. 843.332.4858 HARTSVILLE & Bar Grill Applebee’s 843.339.2611 Fifth St., 203 S. Spirits Food & Bizzell’s Ave., Carolina 137 E. 843.857.9080 Black Creek Bistro Pinewood Avenue 110 W. 843.332.3898 ing Guide ing n Main Street Cafe Main Street 843.326.7278 131 Main St., Chinese New Dragon Restaurant 843.326.7771 St., Main W. 206 Oates Community Grocery & Grill (SC 403) 3556 Oates Hwy. 843.332.8809 Oates, Pit-Stop Drive-Inn 843.326.5915 101 Boykin St., Subway of Lamar 103 Main St. 843.326.7370 SOCIETY HILL Stop Truck Johnnie’s 843.378.4821 768 Main St., 4444444444444 1414141414141414141414141414141414141141414141414114141414114141414141414141414141414141411111 Bernard’s Tavern & Tavern Bernard’s Seafood Main St. Zapata’s Grill Zapata’s 1217 Retail Row 843.332.2937 Fast Food Cookout, Burger King, Bojangles, KFC, Huddle House, Hardee’s, McDonalds, Pizza, Little Caesar’s Substation II, Sonic Drive In, Bell,Wendy’s,Yogi Taco Subway, Zaxby’s Bear Fried Chicken, LAMAR 119 W. Ave Carolina 119 W. 843.332.3355 Bar-B-Que Westwood Newsom Hwy. Bobo W. 604 843.332.7142 Wingz & Ale 5th St. 500 S. 843.332.2234 Winn Buffet Chinese Restaurant 1423 Retail Row (Wal-mart 843.383.8858 Shopping Center), The Village Cafe The Village
DARLINGTON COUNTY DILLONDILLON COUNTYCOUNTY 15 e . illon County is home to one of the most famous traveler illon County is home to unique Mexican motif the the Border, stops on I-95...South of But for sombrero shaped watertower. mini-resort marked by its J. W. Dillon House Museum J. W. Dillon Main St., W. 1108 843.841.1890/www.dillonmuseum.com was moved to its present site in 1967 built in 1890, The Dillon House, W. family home of J. It was the by the Dillon County Historical Society. time served the founder of Dillon County and at one as a boarding Dillon, National Register of Historic It is listed on the house for railway travelers. or by appointment. 2–4 pm, Open daily, Places. Dillon County Theatre Dillon Ave., MacArthur 114 N. 843.774.8746 It is 1990. The present day theatre had its grand opening in January, one of the few remaining examples of Spanish Colonial architecture Open by in the state and is on the National Register of Historic Places. appointment. Dillon County Courthouse Dillon Main St., W. 401 843.774.2671 the building is Completed in 1911, one of the few remaining examples Arts style and is on the of Beaux National Register of Historic Places. The top floor hallway is an interesting display of more than 40 pictures Open history. depicting the county’s by appointment. Dillon County Museum Latta Marion St., 101 S. 843.752.9457 www.dillonmuseum.com/museum.htm This museum is located in the late Henryis Edwards’ office and Dr. considered one of the best small town It offers a museums in the state. glimpse of life in Dillon County at the 1:30 Open daily, turn of the century. or by appointment. pm–4:30 pm, Sights To See To Sights thousands, Dillon means “marriage” as the well-known Dillon Mar- as the well-known “marriage” means Dillon thousands, also has preserved Dillon 7,000 a year. riage Chapel performs over museums and structures listed on the its past with a number of of the 835- it is the home And, Places. National Register of Historic picnicking ideal for hiking,camping, Park, acre Little Pee Dee State fine golf courses and hunting The county is known for its and fishing. opportunities as well D 6666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666 161611111111111161111111161111111611111111611111111111161616111111111111616161616161111111161161616161616116161111616116161616161611611111161611111116161111161616111116161611116161111611611111111111111111111111111116161116161161616161616116161111616161616161616161161161616 Dillon Motor Speedway Dillon Motor Dillon Road, Track 1436 Old 843.774.1888/www.dillonmotorspeedway.com excitement on Saturday nights! Exciting action-packed High velocity, stock car drivers as well as racing from competition between local Sprint Allison Legacy Series and the United touring series such as the April–Nov. Car Series. South of the Border Dillon I.95 & US 301 N., 843.774.2411/800.845.6011 www.pedroland.com mini-resort is a familiar fixture to travelers This unique Mexican motif It features a motel, shaped observationon I-95 with its sombrero tower. swimming pool, a mini golf course, factory outlet shopping, restaurants, 24 hours. Open 7 days, tennis courts and camping.
DILLON COUNTY DILLON COUNTY DILLON Badcock Home Furnishings & More 216 Radford Blvd. 843.841.0900 Carolina Rose Antiques & Gifts 1630.B US 301 N. 843.774.7373 C&C Bridal and Boutique Main St. W. 211 843.774.7646 Doll Wonderland 1622 US 301 N. 843.774.0723 Home Farmer’s Furniture 1305 US 301 S. 843.841.1812 Best Western Motel Best Western 38W 1534 SC Hwy. 843.752.5060 Latta Motel St. Richardson 226 S. 843.752.5661 Patrick Henry Motor Lodge Richardson St. 207 N. 843.752.1100 SHOPPING 17 ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Motel 3215 US 301 N. 843.774.7761 LATTA Abingdon Manor B & B 307 Church St. 843.752.5090/888.752.5090 www.abingdonmanor.com Ramada Limited 823 Radford Blvd. 843.841.0110 Red Roof Inn 810 Radford Blvd. 843.774.4137 Super 8 Motel SC 9 and I.95 W. 843.774.4161 HAMER Days Inn 818 Radford Blvd. 843.774.6041 Econo Lodge 1223 Radford Blvd. 843.774.4181 Heart of Dillon Motel 811 US 301 N. 843.774.8221 Quality Inn 817 Radford Blvd. 843.774.0222 DILLON Inn Best Value 904 Radford Blvd. 843.774.5111 Accommodations Accommodations & Shopping Hobbett Sports 232 Radford Blvd 843.774.2005 Firearms Lane’s Main St. 103 E. 843.752.5384 Roses 413 Radford Blvd 843.774.7518 From Treasures the Attic Main St. 101 E. 843.752.5625 LAKE VIEW Furniture Townsend’s Jewelry Townsend’s Blvd. Richard Temple 843.759.2851 CHAIN STORES Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aid CVS and Rite Walgreens, Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Supercenter Wal-Mart Rd. 805 Enterprise World Young Children’s,Bridal and Ladies Wear Main St. 221 E. 843.774.6761 LATTA All That & More Main St. 111 E. 843.752.0460 Motel Best Western 38W 1534 SC Hwy. 843.752.5060 Flowers By Charles Main St. W. 106 843.752.7242 18 The Framer’s Market The Framer’s Ave. MacArthur 106 N. 843.841.1500 Thomas Florist & Gifts Blvd. Jr. 1114 Martin Luther King, 843.774.0868 117 N. Railroad Ave. Railroad 117 N. 843.774.2754 Pope Furniture Main St. 315 E. 843.774.8255 Radio Shack 1115.A US 301 N. 843.774.5050 Taldous 1103 US 301 N. 843.774.9672 J.B.’s Jewelry J.B.’s Main St. W. 210 843.774.6038 Merle Norman Cosmetics Ave. MacArthur 104 N. 843.774.9243 Crafts Missy’s 9W 1523 Hwy. 843.841.1911 Petal Pusher Florist & Gifts Feed & Farm Store Feed & Farm Main St. W. 501 843.774.8191 Goody’s 214 Radford Blvd. 843.774.2612 Herald Office Supply Roosevelt St. 110 E. 843.774.5155 Hi-Lites St. Main W. 118 843.774.1001
DILLON COUNTY DILLON COUNTY Abingdon Manor 307 Church St. 843.752.5090 / 888.752.5090 Cookery Restaurant 111 Mill Branch Rd. 843.752.5047 Famous Pizza King’s Richardson St. 241 S. 843.752.4370 BBQ Shuler’s 419 South Carolina 38 843.752.4700 Tokyo Main St. 115 E. 843.752.6392 Fast Food Burger King, Bojangles, Arby’s, KFC, Huddle House, Hardee’s, Pizza Papa John’s McDonald’s, Wendy’s Waffle House, Subway, Shoney’s 716 Radford Blvd. 843.841.1540 Tokyo 517 Radford Blvd 843.774.1918 SOUTH OF THE BORDER Peddler Steak House 301 N. US. 843.774.3141 LATTA 1919 King’s Famous Pizza King’s Ave. Second 100 S. 843.774.3811 Papa Tom’s Blvd 809 Martin Luther King Jr. 843.774.8722 Ren Habachi 207 Radford Blvd 843.841.3288 Del Sol Mexican Restaurant 904 US 301 N. 843.774.8882 Japanese Helmi’s Hibachi & Sushi Bar 813.A Radford Blvd. 843.841.9850 Kentyre House Main St. W. 200 843.841.1484 Carolina Seafood Ave. First 210 S. 843.774.9671 Charcoal Grill Ave. First 107 N. 843.774.0128 China Buffet 208 US 301 N. 843.841.3188 China King 300 US 301 S. 843.774.2333 Arnette Co. Grill 1459 Pleasant Hill Road 843.774.7470 B & C Steak & BBQ 829 Radford Blvd. 843.774.5818 DILLON Restaurant & & Restaurant Guide Dining akecitysc com 20
lorence County features the lovely city of Florence, a contem- the lovely city of Florence, lorence County features porary of a city offering all the amenities of a southern belle area...more than 5,000 quality hotel sophisticated metropolitan Sights To See To Sights The Columns Florence 5001 Rankin Plantation Rd, 843.662.6350 www.23rdsc.com/event The 1857 Columns Plantation is an outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture and is listed on the Na- The tional Register of Historic Places. The Bean Market www.lakecitysc.com Lake City 843.374.1500, 111 Henry St, of green beans largest truck auction The Bean Market was the world’s Works Built in 1936 by the Public agricultural prime. during Lake City’s “New Deal,” as part of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Administration (PWA) the building has been completely restored to serve as an attractive and and receptions, weddings, meetings, modern venue for conferences, other events. Browntown Museum Hemingway 843.558.2355 Main St., 414 N. War The Browntown Museum offers a fascinating glimpse of pre-Civil The complex consists of the Brown-Burrows House built plantation life. It is listed on the outhouse and smokehouse. barn, a cotton gin, in 1845, Admission: 2 pm–5 pm. Sun., Open National Register of Historic Places. 50 cents ages 6–12, $2, Art Trail Gallery Art Trail www.art-trail-gallery.com Florence 843.667.0428, W Evans St, 185 11am-6pm 11 am-3pm; Fri, Thur & Sat, Wed, Hours: Trail Art mix of creativity at the find an eclectic and ever-changing You’ll Admission is Alex Palkovich. as well as in-house resident artist Gallery, free. ArtFields Gallery Lake City 843.374.0180 110 E Main St, 9am-12pm 9am-5pm; Fri, Mon-Thur, Hours: ArtFields Gallery exhibits hosts changing The featuring local artists. rooms, unique shopping and fine restaurants, all served up with a unique shopping and fine restaurants, rooms, junction and Florence began as a railroad easy-going style. relaxed, reflected in times, War her history spans both Revolutionary and Civil exquisite antebellum mansions, of museums, an interesting selection at the crossroads of I-95 Her location gardens and historic districts. making her the 7th largest city in growth, and I-20 has spurred her retail and professional medical, commerce, the state and a center of a wonderful County offers scenic farmland vistas, Florence services. river expeditions great golf, array of outdoor recreational activities, River County Park and a plethora of beautiful parks including Lynches State Park. Bay Woods and F
FLORENCE COUNTY FLORENCE COUNTY nd a es us rc ci os de ro ws ho s ce i 21 s Florence Railroad Museum Florence beside City-County Complex, Irby St. 662.3351 Florence began as a railroad junction in the mid.1800s and was a major rail center for the movement of men and military supplies during the Civil This museum is housed in a renovated box car and caboose and is War. Sat.–Sun., Open June–Aug., filled with hundreds of artifacts and photos. tours. Contact the Florence Museum for guided 2–5 pm. Florence National Cemetery & Florence Stockade Florence 843.669.8783 803 E National Cemetery Rd, This cemetery was established in open daily during daylight hours Hours: 1865 as a burial place for the Union soldiers that died while being held at The first woman to be buried in a National Cem- the Florence Stockade. The is interred at the Florence National Cemetery. Florena Budwin, etery, cemetery from all major US conflicts. contains the remains of veterans Florence Museum www.florencemuseum.org Florence 843.662.3351, W Cheves St, 111 10am-5pm; Sun, Tue-Sat, Hours: The new location of the 2-5pm Florence Museum enlightens visitors a It contains to the history of Florence. changing art gallery and a perma- nent collection featuring artwork by Johnson. William H. Florence native War you’ll find Civil Additionally, history and Pueblo Pottery. property is the last working plantation in the area and is the site of the in the area and is the site last working plantation property is the War a local Civil Hotel,” at Gable’s “Skirmish of the annual reenactment is a private resi- The Columns March. the first weekend in held battle, are scheduled dress, given by a guide in period of the home, Tours dence. for 10 or more people. at least two weeks in advance Foundation Library Drs. Bruce and Lee Florence 843.662.8424 Dargan St., 509 S. $17.5 million libraryThis new state-of-the-art by the was made possible which has funded numerous projects Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation 9 am–8:30 pm;Fri.–Sat., Open Mon.–Thurs., Public library. in Florence. 2 pm–5 pm. Sun., 9 am–5:30 pm. Florence Civic Center Florence Dr., Radio W. 3300 679.9417/www.florenceciviccenter.com The Prime Site award-winning opened in Florence Civic Center, is the largest entertainment 1993, and convention center in northeast The facility plays South Carolina. civic an active role in the cultural, It and entertainment life of the area. hosts a variety of events and shows circuses and rodeos, ice shows, including concerts, throughout the year, playing while you’re in town. Call to see what’s more.
22 1515 Freedom Blvd., (SC 51) Florence 1515 Freedom Blvd., 669.4597/www.cityofflorence.com/freedom/ This complex is one of the premier recreation re- facilities in the country and hosts state, Open daily. gional and national tournaments. Free Admission: Schoolhouse Henry Timrod www.timrodpark.com Florence 843.665.3253, Park Dr, Timrod Park where you will imagine yourself attending classes in the Timrod Visit teacher at a Timrod, one-room schoolhouse which was built for Henry plantation in Florence and the Poet Laureate of the Confederacy. Dooley Planetarium at Francis Marion University Dooley Planetarium at Francis Marion Florence US 301 N., 800.368.7551/661.1381/www.astro.fmarion.edu/planet/ through a Spitz Sys- The Planetarium offers visitors views of the heavens as well as several galaxies tems 512 Projector that projects 2,354 stars, The 73-seat Planetarium provides on a 33-foot dome. and star clusters, Public special groups and the public. a variety of programs for students, shows are the In Dec. each month. 2nd and 4th Sun. programs at 3 pm, 2nd and 3rd Sun. Freedom Florence Recreation Complex Locomotive Murals Corner of Evans and Irby Sts. (2 blocks from Railroad Museum) Florence Impressive murals by local artist Elvis Hatchell. Francis Marion University acres and has nearly This state-supported university is located on 400 It was established in1970 with a liberal arts curriculum 4,000 students. The university level degrees. and master’s and awards both bachelor’s sponsors six sports for competes at the NCAA Division I and II levels and men and six for women. Florence US 301 N., 661.1231/800.368.7551/www.fmarion.edu/ Woody Jones Blvd, Florence 843.665.3253 Florence Jones Blvd, Woody www.cityofflorence.com to Park pays homage Veterans The Florence those who are serving or have served in our of Honor’ and several ‘Wall armed services with a The of the 20th century. monuments for the wars was pillar center obelisk, a three memorial, park’s and of Florence, co-designed by Brown Memorials Bronze medallions Alex Palkovich. local sculptor of the US militaryrepresenting all six branches complete the memorial. Jones-Carter Gallery Lake City 843.374.1505 105 Henry St, llam-5pm Sat, 10am-6pm; Tue-Fri, Hours: www.jonescartergallery.com The Jones-Carter Gallery hosts changing exhibits featuring local & national artists. Florence Veterans Park Veterans Florence
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23 Timrod Park Dr, Florence 843.665.3253, www.timrodpark.com www.timrodpark.com Florence 843.665.3253, Park Dr, Timrod Park features 18 beautiful acres of gardens and interpretive nature Timrod picnic areas, hitting wall, also a tennis center; 11 tennis courts, There’s trails. and gazebo. Between the States Museum War Florence 843.662.1266 Guerry St, 107 S. Admission: 10am-5pm & Sat, Wed Hours: www.peedeerifles.homestead.com This museum showcases life in the area during $1 for children $2 for adults, and pho- camp sites, various battles, Exhibits include artifacts from the 1860s. the only commissioned Pee Dee, It also houses artifacts from the C.S.S. tos. naval vessel built in the area. Ronald E. McNair Memorial and Life History Center www.lakecitysc.com Lake City 843.374.0046, 235 E Main St, McNair the Ronald E. Opened in 2011, Life History Center is a museum that a McNair, pays tribute to the life of Dr. Lake City-born astronaut and physicist who died in the 1986 Challenger Space His memorial and the Shuttle explosion. Life History Center chronicles his life as a pioneering astronaut, research scientist, Please and karate expert. jazz musician, call for hours. Park Timrod Pee Dee State Farmer’s Market Pee Dee State Farmer’s north of I.95) one mile (US 52, Lucas St., W. 2513 Florence 843.665.5154 www.scda.state.sc.us/aboutdepartment/divisions/ marketservices/statefarmersmkts/ Market offers fresh local fruits, The State Farmer’s leisurely affordable, a friendly, It’s produce and plants. experience of southern hospitality with quality produce One visit and you’ll see the at reasonable prices. 8 am–6 pm. difference! Open Mon.–Sat., 1110 Ben Gause Rd, Coward 877.319.7799, www.lynchesriverpark.com www.lynchesriverpark.com 877.319.7799, Coward Rd, 1110 Ben Gause 9am-sunset Hours: features a river swamp with towering cypress trees This popular day use park activities Popular a wide variety of vegetation. as well as sand hills offering a Splash Pad open picnicking, nature trails, canoeing, include river fishing, Open year- and an Environmental Discovery Center. during summer months, round. Museum National Bean Market Lake City 843.374.1500 www.lakecitysc.org 111 Henry St. at the historic Bean Market in downtown This museum is under development the building was built in 1936 when the town had The Bean Market Lake City. National The structure is listed on the world. largest bean market in the and is a member of the SC Federation of Register of Historic Places Pee Dee offers exhibits depicting early farm life in the The museum Museums. 9 am–5 pm. Open Mon.–Fri., area. Lynches River County Park River County Lynches 4444444444444444444444444444444444 2424242424242424242424242422422424242424242422424222224224242424224242424242424242424242424222422224 Young Pecan Plantations Young 843.662.2452 2230 Baber Ln. www.youngpecanplantations.com Young’s...from you’ll find it at pecans, If it’s flavors, pecans of various gift baskets, candies, as Samples are available jellies and more. jams, well as shipping for your purchases. 10 am–4 pm. 9 am–5 pm; Sat. Open Mon.–Fri., 11020 Woods Bay Rd, Olanta 843.659.4445 Rd, Bay Woods 11020 Bay fea- Woods 9am.6pm Thur-Mon, Hours: www.southcarolinaparks.com and offers a variety known as a Carolina Bay, tures a geologic formation Guests many species of wildlife can be found. of natural habitats in which The park’s photography and birding. fishing, hiking, can enjoy canoeing, trail offers a closer view of their rare resource. boardwalk and canoeing Open year-round. Complex Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Dr. 843.665.3016 Cashua Dr. 1060 N. Center Tennis Florence facilities, Tennis Premier One of South Carolina’s six Hydro Clay courts with no admission fee. has 24 Hard Courts and Woods Bay State Natural Area Bay State Woods
FLORENCE COUNTY Bay Woods State Natural Area FLORENCE COUNTY Red Roof Inn McLeod Blvd. 2690 David H. 843.678.9000 / 800.THE.ROOF Howard Johnson 3821 Bancroft Rd. 843.664.9494 / 800.654.2000 Hotel Florence Evans St. W. 126 843.629.0100 Microtel 843.629.9522 1912 Enterprise St., Motel 6 Lucas St. W. 1834 843.667.6100 / 800.466.8356 Quality Inn & Suites 843.664.2400 150 Dunbarton Dr., Ramada Inn Lucas St. W. 2838 843.669.4241 / 800.228.2828 Ramada Limited Hwy. Yarborough 2200 Cale 843.346.9696 Timmonsville, Ramada at Plantation Young’s 3311 Meadors Rd. 843.669.4171 / 800.476.2299 Hilton Garden Inn 2671 Hospitality Blvd. 432.3010 Holiday Inn Express 2101 Florence Harlee Blvd. 843.629.9779 Holiday Inn Express 150 Dunbarton Dr. 843.664.2400 / 800.HOLIDAY Holiday Inn & Suites Lucas St. W. 1819 843.665.4555 / 800.HOLIDAY 25 Fairfield Inn 140 Dunbarton Dr. 843.669.1666 / 800.228.2800 Guesthouse Inn 843.669.1921 Lucas St., W. 2001 Hampton Inn Lucas St. W. 1826 843.662.7000 / 800.426.7866 Hampton Inn & Suites Radio Dr. W. 2000 843.629.2400 / 800.HAMPTON 2680 Hospitality Blvd. 843.662.7066 / 800.321.2211 Days Inn North Lucas St. W. 2111 843.665.4444 / 800.DAYS.INN Days Inn South Palmetto St. W. 3783 843.665.8550 / 800.DAYS.INN Econo Lodge North Lucas St. W. 1811 843.665.8558 / 800.882.3855 ACCOMMODATIONS Comfort Inn Lucas St. W. 1916 843.665.4558 / 800.882.3840 Country Hearth Inn Irby St. 831 S. 843.662.9421 / 800.558.7023 Country Inn & Suites 843.317.6616 1739 Mandeville Rd., Courtyard By Marriott FLORENCE Affordable Suites 679.3344 843. Beltline Dr., 530 S. Inn Best Western Lucas St. West 1818 843.678.9292 / 800.528.1234 Accommodations Accommodations & Shopping 507 Pamplico Highway 843.679.9966 Hallmark Square Irby St. 920 Block of S. Magnolia Mall McLeod Blvd. 2701 David H. South Park Shopping & Second Loop Rd. Irby St. Wal-Mart McLeod Blvd. 2530 David H. Supercenter Wal-Mart Irby St. 2014 S. Gate Plaza West Evans St. W. 2100 Block of ANTIQUES & ART GALLERIES Carolina Collectibles 843.679.0901 Irby St.., 628 S. Hamilton House Dargan St. 320 S. 843-665-7161 Old Never Too Downtown Promenade Evans St. Florence Commons Blvd. McLeod 2835 David H. Florence Flea Market Palmetto St. 4001 E. Florence Mall Palmetto St. W. 1945 SHOPPING Shopping Centers all (Due to space limitations, For stores cannot be listed here. refer to the please a detailed list, Pages.) telephone Yellow FLORENCE 26 Holiday Inn Express Ron McNair Blvd. 202 S. 843.394.8400 Security Inn 843.394.7666 319 Sumter St., Tree Top Inn Top Tree Palmetto St. W. 3932 843.662.7712 / 877.397.2561 Wingate Hotel Lucas St. W. 2123 843.629.1111 / 800.228.1000 LAKE CITY Days Inn Ron McNair Blvd. 170 S. 843.394.3269 Super 8 Motel Lucas St. W. 1832 843.661.7267 / 800.800.8000 Swamp Fox Inn Palmetto St., W. 3785 843.665.0803 Thunderbird Inn Lucas St. W. 2004 843.669.1611 / 800.522.9552 Lodge Travel Palmetto St., W. 3783 843.673.0070 TV Rd., 843.669.1715 TV Rd., Sleep Inn 1833 Florence Park Dr. 843.662.8558 / 800.299.7384 Spring Hill Suites 2670 Hospitality Blvd., 843.317.9050 Suburban Extended Stay St. Lucas W. 1914 843.665.2575 / 800.VIP.ROOM Rodeway Inn Rodeway
FLORENCE COUNTY FLORENCE COUNTY 7777777777777777777 27222222222222227272727272722222272222222222222222222227272222222222222227222227222222222222272222222222222222222222 130 S. Irby St., 843.601.1249 Irby St., 130 S. CHAIN STORES Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aid CVS and Rite Walgreens, Wal-Mart I.95 exit 170, 843.669.6161 I.95 exit 170, Palmetto Peddlers Antique Mall 2295 Hoffmeyer Road 843-665-8663 Thieves Market Palmetto St. 1820 E. 843-664-8103 Vintage Vogue Old South Old South Merchandise & Mores Antiques 135 E Palmetto St 843.669.5141 Cracker Barrel W Lucas St 1824 843.662.9023 Creek Ratz 2001 S Cashua Dr 843.661.5100 Cruise the View W Evans St 2087 843.664.0701 Da Massimo Ristorante Italiano 150 S Dargan St 843.413.5088 Dolce Vita Chocolate Room* & Wine Tasting 152 S Dargan St 843.610.2351 Don Jose Mexican Restaurant W Palmetto St 2020 843.673.6988 The Drive-In Cici’s Pizza Cici’s W Palmetto St 1945 843.413.0600 Cakes CJ’s & Catering* 1381 C Celebration Blvd 843.317.0038 Clay Pot* 166 S Dargan St 843.407.1646 Corona Mexican Restaurant W Evans St 2029 843.665.6508 28 FLORENCE 1502 Pamplico Hwy 843.662.8991 Chili’s W Radio Dr 3015 843.413.6091 China Wok 360 N Cashua Dr 843.413.3232 Chipotle Mexican Grill 2617 David McLeod Blvd 843.773.3104 Bazen’s Family Bazen’s Restaurant 704 S Irby St 843.629.9818 Beijing Buffet W Palmetto St 3751 843.292.0708 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 2599 David McLeod Blvd 843.292.8995 Bar-B-Que Cain’s 1243 W Lucas St 1243 843.665.6132 Apple Annie’s W Palmetto St 1720 843.669.6247 Applebee’s 811 S Irby St 843.678.9406 Athens Restaurant 1270 Celebration Blvd 843.673.9480 1720 Burger Bar Jones Blvd Woody 850 843.662.3416 Fresh Angelo’s Seafood Restaurant & & Restaurant Guide Dining
FLORENCE COUNTY FLORENCE COUNTY Longhorn Steakhouse W Radio Dr 3021 843.665.9120 898 S Irby S 843.665.8440 La Bamba 490 2nd Loop Rd 843.292.0055 Jones Blvd Woody 850 843.662.6922 Lamplighter Restaurant 415 S Irby St 843.669.5921 Little China 1307 2nd Loop Rd 843.678.9812 Thicket Lizard’s W Palmetto St 1712 843.519.1083 Locals Grill 432 2nd Loop Rd 843.407.1199 Long Grain Cafe W Palmetto St 260 843.413.1300 International House of International Pancakes McLeod Blvd 2699 David 843.629.9999 J Michaels W Evans St 2015 843.661.7040 Place Jack’s 1520 American Dr 843.669.2320 Jersey Boys W Palmetto St 1803 843.664.8888 Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant 3208 E Palmetto St 843.667.5177 Jumpin J’s 29 Ham’s Seafood Ham’s Market & Restaurant W Palmetto St 2215 843.662.0111 Hibachi Grill & Su- preme Buffet 880 S Irby St 843.292.8583 2600 David McLeod Blvd 843.667.8228 300 Whitman Ave 843.679.3838 Golden Dragon W Evans St 1938 843.662.8899 Goody Chinese 902 E Palmetto St 843.413.9555 Great American Grill @ Hilton Garden Inn 2671 Hospitality Blvd 843.432.3001 Fox’s Pizza Den Fox’s 508 2nd Loop Rd 843.662.2130 Bakery* Freeman’s 1307 G Second Loop Rd 843.662.3903 Golden Corral 2510 David McLeod Blvd 843.661.1021 Golden Crown 3024 TV Rd 843.669.1715 Restaurante El Toril 3300 E Palmetto St 843.629.0267 Fatz Cafe W Lucas St 2007 843.413.9186 Five Guys 1940 Hoffmeyer Rd 843.667.6207 The Edge @ America’s The Edge Inn Best Value Redbone Alley W Palmetto St 1903 843.673.0035 2001 TV Rd 843.669.7082 The Peddler Steakhouse 2001 Hoffmeyer Rd 843.661.5518 Percy & Willie’s 130 Dunbarton Dr 843.669.1620 The Phoenix Bar & Grill W Lucas St 2004 843.667.0059 PhoVietnam 205 B Second Loop Rd 843.669.1734 Family Quincy’s Steak House W Lucas St 1924 843.667.6996 Rebel Pie 804 C Second Loop Rd 843.407.4195 NY Butcher Shoppe NY Butcher Rd 2001 Hoffmeyer 843.665.8858 Olive Garden W Radio Rd 2901 843.669.8399 Orangeland Fish & Seafood 711 S Irby S 843.669.1535 Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Cashua Drive 2511 S. 843.669.1800 Outback Steakhouse 110 Dunbarton Dr. 843.679.0055 Patriot Farms 30 2007 W Evans St 2007 843.629.9989 Southwest Grill Moe’s 1940 Hoffmeyer Rd 843.661.7807 New China Buffet 714 S Irby St 843.669.9511 Mellow Mushroom 120 Dunbarton Dr 843.407.1442 Grill Miguel’s 1228 S Irby St 843.661.2990 Mi Tierra 1225 Celebration Blvd 843.629.9903 Miyami 844 S Irby St 843.669.1041 Magnolia Mall 2701 David McLeod Blvd 843.669.0725 A&D Buffalo Grilled Subs Charley’s Chick-Fil-A Great American Cookies Gyro Shack Twister The Pretzel Primo Pizza Ruby Tuesday Stir Fry 88 1545 American 1545 American Dr 843.667.8877 Magnolias @ Ramada Inn 3311 Meadors Rd 843.669.4174 Pizza Marco’s 2501 S Cashua Dr Ste O 843.407.1582 Maryland Fried Chicken and The Shrimper Lui’s Chinese Bistro Chinese Lui’s
FLORENCE COUNTY FLORENCE COUNTY Victor’s Bistro Victor’s & Garden Room W Evans St 126 843.665.0846 168 S Dargan St 843.662.5440 Thunderbird Country Buffet W Lucas St 2004 843.664.0082 Hat Special Teas Top W Evans St 234 843.629.8326 House Drive.In Town Restaurant 317 S Irby St 843.669.5083 Shrimp Tubbs & Fish Company 1500 Second Loop Road 943-799-5579 Mexican Vallarta Restaurant 944 S Irby St 843.407.4832 Restaurant Venus and Catering W Palmetto St 471 843.669.9977 The Swamp The Swamp & Grill Sports Bar Palmetto St W 1563 843.676.9997 Sweet* 1257 Celebration Blvd 843.407.7071 Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt 2417 David McLeod Blvd 843.662.6622 960 Pamplico Hwy. 843.407.1674 Sweet Marie’s Bake Shop Palmetto St. W. 3360 843.799.4286 Thai House 2 & Sushi Bar 31 Starfire Grill & Spirits W Palmetto St 2130 843.661.7827 Pizzeria Stefano’s 2600 S Irby St 843.664.9191 Sunrise Drive.In 3624 E Palmetto St 843.662.7771 Shane’s Rib Shack Shane’s 1940 Hoffmeyer Rd 843.629.9055 Shoney’s W Lucas St 2101 843.679.5935 Deli & Grill Shooky’s W Palmetto St 3360 843.669.1533 Southern Hops Acres 911 S Sunset 843.667.1900 San Jose’s W Radio Rd 3410 Sakura Japanese . Seafood . Sushi Bar 1316 S Irby St 843.669.9116 Schlotzsky’s W Palmetto St 1935 843.673.0777 2417 A David McLeod Blvd A 2417 843.669.6788 Red Lobster 2540 David McLeod Blvd 843.661.7130 Bar-B-Q Roger’s 2004 2nd Loop Rd 843.667.9291 Ruby Tuesday 1550 American Dr 843.317.6348 W Lucas St 1812 843.629.1947 Red Bowl Asian Bistro Red Bowl Bryant’s Restaurant Bryant’s 127 South Street 843.374.3663 China Buffet Main St. W.. 205 843.394.5583 China King 246 Kelley St. 843.374.8888 Downtown Bakery & Deli Main St. 133 E. 843.374.2253 El San Jose Main St. W. 275 843.394.5522 George’s Drive In George’s Restaurant St. Smith W. 405 843.346.2381 Oasis Jimmy’s St. Main W. 100 843.346.7111 New Dragon Chinese Restaurant St. Main W. 112 843.346.5881 Seafood Truluck’s Smith St. 201 E. 843.346.3838 LAKE CITY Barnhouse Restaurant Hwy Turbeville 1228 W. 843.394.9694 TIMMONSVILLE 2222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 32323233233232323332332333333323232333333332323233233233233332323233233333323233233323232332323233323333233333232332323333333232333233332323233233232332323332323232333232323323232323323323232323233332333333233233232323323232333 Zapatas Mexican Grill 904 Pamplico Hwy 843.292.8980 FOOD FAST & TREATS: Burger King, Bojangles’, Arby’s, Captain Real Ice Cream, Buster’s Cold Chick-Fil-A, Checkers, D’s, Cook-Out, Stone Creamery, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pizza, Domino’s Forest Lake Firehouse Subs, Groucho’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Honey Baked Ham, Hardee’s, Deli, Jimmy John’s, Huddle House, Kyoto Express, Krispy Kreme, KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Papa John’s Orange Leaf, Rita’s, Quiznos, Pizza Hut, Pita Pit, Sonic Shogun Japanese Express, Subs Plus, Starbuck’s, Drive.In, Sundae Subway, Sub Station II, Bell, Taco Sweet Frog, House, Zaxby’s Wendy’s, House, Waffle 2688 David McLeod Blvd 2688 David 843.665.5965 Wholly Smokin’ BBQ and Ribs 1261 Celebration Blvd 843.407.7545 BBQ Woodstone 1513 Pamplico Hwy 843.629.1290 Plantations* Young 2230 Babar Ln 843.662.2452 Western Sizzlin Western Steak House
FLORENCE COUNTY Bistro Victor’s & Garden Room FLORENCE COUNTY Fatbacks BBQ & Grill 3609 US Hwy 52 843.210.7447 New Dragon Chinese Main St. W. 112 843.346.5681 Shady Rest Family Restaurant Georgetown Hwy. 477 S. 843.386.3667 Grill Mexican Tijuana’s Restaurant Broadway St. 143 E. 843.386.3242 SCRANTON Seafood Martha’s Restaurant 2112 US Hwy 52 843.210.4846 Schoohouse Bar-B-Que 2252 US Hwy 52 843.389.2020 Scranton Cafe 2019 US Hwy 52 843.389.7300 COWARD Pamplico Seafood Pamplico & Grill Main St. 137 E. 843.493.5023 Raider Station Pamplico Hwy. 848 N. 843.493.2500 Sweet T St. Walnut 625 S. 843.493.0038 JOHNSONVILLE Pizza Boo Bee’s Broadway St. W. 201 843.380.0442 Chic Restaurant 2017 Old River Rd. 843.386.2411 33 106 E. Thomas St. 106 E. 843.699.9034 PAMPLICO Bubba’s 620 Walnut St. 843.493.0503 New Dragon Chinese St. Walnut 622 S. 843.493.3838 Pop’s Bar B Que Pop’s Ron McNair Blvd. 156 S. 843.374.8677 Railway Restaurant 1148 Acline St. 843.374.8422 118 Table Main St. 118 E. 843.699.9289 The Werk’s Caboose Cafe 359 S. Ron McNair Blvd. Ron McNair 359 S. 843.374.3186 Maryland Fried Chicken and Seafood Main St. W. 340 843.374.2063 Pizza Hut Ron NcNair Blvd. 394.2716 Pizza Roma Main St. W. 200 843.394.3337 114 S. Ron McNair Blvd. 114 S. 843.374.7032 La Bamba St. Main W. 114 843.374.0084 Lake City Country Club Grill Country Club Rd. 140 S. 843.374.3415 Diner Lavelle’s Jazmin Mexican Jazmin Mexican Restaurant 34 ee County reflects the impact that “King Cotton” has had on this area has had on this area “King Cotton” that ee County reflects the impact in begins Trail™ The South Carolina Cotton for over two centuries. Cotton Museum and winds its way Bishopville at the South Carolina Sights To See To Sights Fryar’s Topiary Garden Topiary Fryar’s Bishopville Acres Rd., 145 Broad Acres) to Broad .5 mi. (Exit 116 to US 15 N., Pearl Fryar has achieved inter- 803.484.5581/www.fryarstopiaries.com national acclaim with the stunning artistry of his three-acretopiary garden. Pearl lovingly tends each plant A national lecturer on the art of topiary, and every major garden America” “Good Morning Come see why himself. Donations magazine has featured this incredible garden! Open daily. appreciated. The Button King Museum Bishopville 53 Joe Dority Road., between Bishopville and Camden) (off Hwy 34, Dalton Stevens was suffering from pass the time in his To insomnia. he started sewing sleepless nights, or gluing buttons on everything. After years of traveling to be inter- viewed and be a guest at events he decided to open his nationwide, museum to showcase his work, which is fascinating to see. Donations accepted. Admission, Free Open Mon.–Sat., 803.428.3841 | www.scbuttonking.com Artesian Well on US 15 N. 2 mi. crystalPeople drive from miles around to partake of the clear water. Lovely picnic area. Bishopville City Hall Bishopville Church St., 135 E. This building is a restored southern home. 9 am–5 pm. Open Mon.–Fri., 803.484.9418 Bishopville Flag Park Bishopville Cedar Lane., W. and Corner of Main St. Six flags honor our men and women in The park displays eleven flags. and the POW/MIA flag. four flags represent our governments, uniform, South Blanchard, “Doc” The statues in the park are a tribute to Felix recipient. Trophy only Heisman Carolina’s through Pee Dee Country past fields of snow white cotton bolls in the Fall. through Pee Dee Country in the Fall. past fields of snow white cotton bolls county celebrates the cotton harvest the with an annual Cotton In October, of and unique gardens reflect the grandeur Historic architecture Festival. to an extraor- Arabian horses From artesian wells and glory days. cotton’s of appealing places to visit. the county has a variety dinary topiary garden, Area to several parks and the Lee State Natural Lee County is also home wetlands for outdoor activities. with 2,800 acres of pristine L
LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY 35 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Park Dr. off US 401 Mary McLeod Bethune Rd./2 mi. 803.453.5860 Mayesville, Women, Council of Negro The National This 9-acre park is maintained by Bethune. as a memorial and the birthplace of Dr. Lee County Section, Inc., Bethune was a noted educator who founded Bethune-Cookman Dr. Open by appointment. College in Florida. Lee State Natural Area Bishopville (Exit 123 off I.20), 487 Loop Rd., 803.428.5307 See Parks on page 54 for more information. Lake Ashwood Bishopville off I-20 on US 15 S., 9 mi. It also serene lake for fishing and boating. This lovely area offers a small, has picnic shelters. Museum Lee County Veterans Bishopville Cedar Lane, W. 129 Museum Veterans The Lee County opened on Memorial Day 2013. The exhibits trace conflicts from the to the War American Revolutionary present conflicts in chronological order. Army, Every branch of service history, Coast Guard Air Force, Navy, Marine, and Merchant Marine are represented. Medal of There is a full size diorama dedicated to our Congressional uniforms and firearms are The artifacts, Heriot. James D. Honor recipient, is entered from the South The museum all treasures from our veterans. Carolina Cotton Museum. 10 am–4 pm Sat 10 am–4:30 pm., Open Mon.–Fri., 803.484.4497 (contact through SC Cotton Museum) Enjoy shops, unique architecture and friendly folks! Streetscape project and friendly folks! Streetscape unique architecture Enjoy shops, 1903. c. Beautiful courthouse began in 2003. The Iron Gallery Downtown Bishopville Main St., 206 N. 803.491.6638 Come see unique artistry by a master ironworker. Gardens James House and Bishopville Ave., Dennis 208 N. 803.484.6146 The Society is located in this historic home. The Lee County Historical tour of grand old homes and historic sites society provides a self-guided House open by appoint- open all year. Gardens throughout the county. for tours. Please call 803.484.5145 ment. Historic Downtown Bishopville Historic Cotton Park South Carolina Cotton Museum & 666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666 36363636363633363333336363363633336336363636363636363636363636363363636363636363633363363333333333333336333333333633333336333336333363333363333363633 Whitehaven Plantation 10 miles from (SC 341), 3760 Bethune Hwy. 803.428.5656 Bishopville, Arabian horse facilities in the 1,100 acres showcase one of the finest indoor arena. lessons and shows, state with boarding, South Carolina Cotton Trail™ Visitors Center South Carolina Cotton Trail™ Main St. 121 N. 803.484.4497/www.sccotton.org a scenic self-guided tour through Trail™is The South Carolina Cotton scenic fields and how See historic towns, “Land of Cotton.” the state’s Bishopville, Bennettsville, The trail goes through cotton shaped this area. Cheraw and ends in Clio. Society Hill, Darlington, Hartsville, 9 am–5 pm. Open Mon.–Sun., 109 N. Main St., Bishopville Main St., 109 N. 803.484.5090 theater and House is a center for the arts, The restored (c.1890) Opera focal point for many community activities. concerts and is also a social Open Mon.–Fri.,1:30–5:30 pm. Call for a schedule of events. Museum & Cotton Park South Carolina Cotton Bishopville Ln., Cedar W. 121 803.484.4497/www.sccotton.org The history of the in the South. “King” was Relive the days when cotton the lean sharecropping days unfold before you and “Land of Cotton” See maps and photographs. equipment, of tools, through graphic exhibits winner and three- Trophy Heisman Blanchard, “Doc” A. the tribute to Felix and It also features conference and meeting rooms American. All time The park features stocked with cotton-related gifts. the Company Store, fountain and wrought iron gates in a an exceptional butterfly sculpture, 10 am–4 pm. am–4:30 pm; Sat., 10 Open Mon.–Fri., cotton boll design. Free Under 5 yrs. Students–$2, Citizens–$3, Sr. Adults–$5, Admission: groups and guided Special educational programs available for school tours available for groups. The Opera House The Opera
LEE COUNTY LEE COUNTY CHAIN STORES Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aid CVS and Rite Walgreens, 127 N. Main St. 127 N. 803.484.6115 www.familypharmacy.com Pig Creek Farm 117 Wags Dr. 803.484.6636 Sales & Service Rook’s Main St. 239 N. 803.484.9360 Around LLC Second Time Consignment Shop Main St. 115 N. 803.692.4137 Concrete Smith’s Products (Garden statuary) (US 15) 2613 Sumter Hwy. 803.428.6066 Sparrow & Kennedy 462 Sumter Hwy. 803.484.4274 Tobacco Taylor’s Main St. 105 S. 803.484.4274 Grady’s Used Used Grady’s Furniture, Collectibles & Antiques Main St. 420 S. 803.483.6832 9am.6pm Mon-Sat, Hours: Ace Hardware Jared’s 576 Sumter Hwy. 803.484.5716 The Little Florist Main St. 123 N. 803.484.5210 Inc. McLeod Pharmacy, 37 BoSmith Furniture 538 Wysacky Hwy. 803.484.6429 www.airbedz.com Gifts Cindy’s 2011 US 15 S. Carolina Agri-Power LLC & Farm Equipment Tractor 1975 Wysacky Highway www.fastline.com 102 S. Main St. 102 S. 803.484.4400 www.radioshackbishopvillesc.com Bishopville Drug Co. Main St. 302 S. 803.484.3784 Bishopville Flea and Farmers Market Church Street 238 E. 803.702.4272 www.bishopvillefleamarket.com Howard Johnson’s Howard Johnson’s Express I-20 Exit 120 803.428.5001 Southland Motel Main St. 436 N. 803.484.5475 SHOPPING BISHOPVILLE American Mobility Radio Shack Econo Lodge I-20 Exit 116 803.428.3200 www.econolodge.com ACCOMMODATIONS BISHOPVILLE Accommodations Accommodations & Shopping Raley’s Quick Eats Raley’s 117 Durant St. 803.484.6618 Diner Sista’s 213 Gregg St. 803.484.1770 Bar-B-Que Watford’s Main St. 341 S. 803.484.6223 FOOD FAST KFC, Huddle House, Hardee’s, Waffle House, McDonald’s, Zaxby’s Wendy’s, Miss Ella Nora’s Church St. 439 E. 803.483.2111 Oriental Quick Stop Main St. 601 S. 803.484.6021 Pizza Hut 1070 Sumter Hwy. 803.484.5515 Lunch Raley’s Council St. W. 127 803.484.6848 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 383838383383833383838383838338383838383383838383838383833383838333333833383833333338383333838333838333333333333383838383833838333333838383838383833838333838383383838338333383838383833833838383838383383838383838333383338333833833 E-Z Chicken Main St. 339 S. 483.2050 Harry & Harry Too 719 Sumter Hwy. 803.428.4622 Hidden Gardens Main St. 111 N. 484.3300 Huggybear Main St. 730 N. 803.484.6746 SC 341 & I.20, Exit 120 Exit SC 341 & I.20, 803.428.2900 China House Main St. 205 N. 803.484.9118/484.4110 Corner Grill 679 US 15 N. 803.484.5775 Dairi-O Main St. 530 N. 803.484.6275 Restaurant & & Restaurant Guide Dining BISHOPVILLE Bishopville Seafood and Internet Café Nettles St. 113 S. 803.484.5456 Taste Charlene’s of Country
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arion County is named for Revolutionary War hero, General Fran- hero, War Revolutionaryarion County is named for visitors and “The Swamp Fox” by locals as dubbed cis Marion, The city proudly historic Marion. will see his statue in downtown Old Marion Depot Marion Bobby Gerald Parkway, 209 E. 843.423.3561 It has been This one story was built in 1908. brick passenger station renovated and restored and in 2007 opened as the home of the Marion 9 am–12 noon Thurs., and Tues., Open Mon., Chamber of Commerce. Free Admission: 9 am–12 noon. and Fri. Wed. and 1 pm–3 pm.; Marion County Museum 101 Wilcox Ave., Marion Academy Bldg., Marion 843.423.8299 / www.co.marion.sc.us features exhibits housed in an historic school building, This museum, artists’ displays and collections depicting the early lifestyles of the county, of antiques from various periods. pm–5 pm. 9 am–12 noon and 1 Tues.–Fri., Open Free Admission: By appointment on weekends. Hall & Opera House Old Town Marion Court St., W. 100 843.423.3561 This historic building was constructed in The Opera House is home to several 1892. Please call theatrical productions each year. Free Admission: for tours. National Register Historic District Downtown Marion 843.423.9918 General Francis Mar- War Marion County was named after Revolutionary The beautifully restored and his statue stands sentinel in downtown. ion, buildings in the area serve as a reminder of a grand history and help display the local charm of today. Center Marion County Archives & History Marion Main St., 101 N. 843.431.5024 This center is a resource for those wishing to trace their genealogies and staff is there to help with research. 12 noon–5 pm Open Mon.–Thurs., preserves his- past and majestic moss-draped trees frame restored its museums reflecting life in a simpler time. toric buildings and interesting exhibits of local Museum features Tobacco Carolina the South In Mullins, celebrates the important role tobacco farming farm life before 1950 and Festival is the Golden Leaf Today, and life. played on the local economy bordered by the Pee Dee and Little Marion County, held in September. several outfitters offering river expeditions by canoe has Pee Dee Rivers, and kayak. Sights To See To Sights M 40 Wildlife Action Resource Education Center 573 Fork Retch Court Mullins 843.464.0635 of local hunters to Action was established in 1977 by a group Wildlife create awareness for the environment and to protect and manage wildlife The known organization. it is a nationally Today, and natural resources. Resource Center is located on the Little Pee Dee River and offers camps for youth and families to learn about the environment and nature and enjoy outdoor activities. South Carolina Tobacco Museum South Carolina Tobacco 104 NE Front St. Mullins 800.207.7967 / 843.464.8194 www.mullinssc.com official tobacco museum and celebrates the important This is the state’s role tobacco farming played throughout the years in the local economy 1950 with an emphasis It features exhibits on farm life prior to and life. Open Mon.– a video documentary and gift shop. on tobacco production, 9 am–5 pm. Fri., Martinis & More Embroidery & Gifts Audrey’s Mullins Main Street, 317 N. 843.423.3908 Pee Dee Genealogical Society Marion PO Box 1428, 843.431.5024 / www.scgen.org/PeeDee.htm ancestry. This volunteer group helps people research their Russell Stover Candy Outlet Marion 2106 US 76 E., 843.423.7408 www.russellstover.com bargains on the wonderful Get “sweet tooth!” a great stop for your Here’s selection of sweets and chocolates! pm 1 pm–6 9 am–6 pm; Sat. Open Mon.–Sat., 202A N. Main Street, Mullins Main Street, 202A N. Downtown Mullins Historic 843.464.6651 houses the It now The old train depot serves as a focal point for the city. of Commerce and the award-winning South Greater Mullins Chamber re- Mullins is also home to the beautifully Museum. Tobacco Carolina four which features 22 loft-style apartments and Anderson Center stored A recent addition to downtown is the Florence-Darlington new storefronts. “Hard Drive Cafe” Center with its Technology College Mullins Technical access. and high speed Internet on Main Magnolia’s Mullins Main Street, 400 N. 843.431.9320 Corner Shop Antiques Corner Shop
MARION COUNTY MARION COUNTY 843.430.2390 Education Center Wildlife Action Resource 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 MULLINS Country Store Antiques 917 Hwy. 2623 S. 843.464.7450 Antiques & Gifts Patsy’s 843.464.2066 Main St., 302 S. NICHOLS Magnolia Gallery 843.526.0963 9 & 76, Hwy. Junct. Mount Junkmore 124 Auction Rd. (US 301-501 Bypass), 843.423.4346 Odds & Ends Shop 843.423.1187 Antique Rd., 1228 Simply Southern Boutique Main Street, 610 N. ANTIQUES & ART MARION 41444444141414144441414144444141414441441441414144141414444444444441444444444441444144144414414444141444441444414144144444444144444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444144444444144444444444444441 Webster Manor B & B Webster 843.464.9632 James St., 115 E. The Decanter Inn 843.464.4202 Wine St., 313 E. Imperial Motel 843.464.8267 Main St., 1106 N. Motel Martin’s 843.464.7894 Main St., 1001 N. B & B O’Hara’s 843.464.7287 Wine St., 123 E. Accommodations Accommodations & Shopping The Grove B & B 843.423.5220 408 Harlee St., Quality Inn 843.423.0516 US 76, 2693 E. MULLINS ACCOMMODATIONS MARION CHAIN STORES Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aid CVS and Rite Walgreens, Barringers Jewelers Barringers 843.464.9912 Main St., 140 S. Ladies Crickett’s Apparel 843.464.8793 Main St., 131 S. Dana Michelle’s 843.464.2182 Main St., 139 S. Gift Shop Nash’s 843.464.8792 Main St., 603 S. NICHOLS Pace Pharmacy, Balloons –Novelty and Decorative 843.526.2171 Main St., 116 S. MULLINS 22222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 4244444444244424444242444444444424244444444444242424444424444442424242442424424242444444242424242424244442424242442424242424242424242442424244242424424242424242424424244242424242424424242424444424242424444442444444444444444444444444444444444442444444442442424244444444424244442 Marion Towne Center Marion Towne 843.423.3561 US 76, Heather’s Fashions Heather’s Street Main W. 326 National Marion’s Register Historic District 843.423.9918 Main St., (see shops below) Baxley Hardware 843.423.3371 Bridgers Drug Store 843.423.2682 Candlelight Gifts 843.423.3791 Hulon Jewelers 843.423.3404 SHOPPING MARION
MARION COUNTY Marion County Courthouse MARION COUNTY Pizza Shak 843.464.6721 Mullins St., Grill Tony’s 843.464.7022 Front St., Manor Webster 843.464.9632 James St., 115 E. FOOD FAST Huddle Hardee’s, Burger King, Maryland Fried Chick- KFC, House, Sonic Drive-In, McDonald’s, en, Zaxby’s Wendy’s, Subway, Hard Drive Cafe 843.676.8569 Main St., 109 S. Jin Jin 843.464.1166 150 Main St., Restaurant Margaret’s & Lounge 843.464.6151 Main St., 1106 N. O’Hara’s 843.464.7287 Wine St., 123 E. Pizza Hut 843.464.6420 US 76, 43 Restaurant & & Restaurant Guide Dining Dry Dock Restaurant US 76 Between Marion & Mullins, 843.464.7865 Fred’s 843.464.6821 US 76, Garden Alley Restaurant 843.464.4779 Main St., Pizza Hut 843.423.1272 US 76, Restaurant Richard’s 843.423.5561 Main St., 501 N. T Roy’s 113 Palmetto Pointe Dr. 843.431.9845 MULLINS Pizza Bravo’s 843.464.0045 US 76, 710 E. Godbold St., 843.423.7972 Godbold St., 710 E. Jimmy B’s 843.423.5900 US 76, Marion Chinese Restaurant 843423.4885 US 76, Lunch 843.423.7000 Dozier St., W. 104 Restaurant Ming Wah 843.423.9531 US 76, Bennye’s Sandwich Sandwich Bennye’s Shop Main Street 615 N. 843.423.4233 Grocery Earl’s MARION
444444444444444444444444444444 444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 arlboro County has always been one of the richest agricultural arlboro County has always and it is said that land sold by the counties in South Carolina wealth- It was once one of the state’s pound rather than the acre. D.D. McColl House Bennettsville 300 Main St., 843.479.5624 was first (now Main St.), built in 1826 on Darlington St. This house, to Duncan Donald McColl It was sold in1871 Covington. owned by H.H. The prominent Marlboro County lawyer and businessman. (1842.1911), Liberty The house was moved to S. McColls lived in the house until 1884. McColl, location by Hugh L. and finally to its present then McColl St. St., Open by appointment. It was donated to the county by McColl in 1991. Jr. Sights To See To Sights Clio Historic District Clio St., Downtown and Red Bluff 843.479.5624 but its golden age came when cotton was king Clio was founded in 1831, that Clio had more millionaires It was said at the turn of the 20th century. Many of their mansions per capita than any other place in the country. A guide cotton oil mill. remain here as well as store buildings and an old depot on Society St. to the Historic District can be found at the old train just off Main St. iest counties, and those gracious days are preserved in Bennettsville’s those gracious days are preserved and in Bennettsville’s iest counties, Bennettsville, and Greek Revival homes. Victorian and surrounding town’s and Trail™ on the South Carolina Cotton Clio and Blenheim are stops is reflected in historic districts and scenic life during these grand times and for Blenheim Mineral Spring was discovered in 1781 The farmlands. from nearby towns to drink the water. generations people came M
MARLBORO COUNTY Clio Historic District MARLBORO COUNTY 45 Marlboro Civic Center Marlboro Bennettsville Visitor’s Center Bennettsville Visitor’s Main St. W. 304 843.479.3941 Center, Visitor’s the Victorian-style home houses This newly renovated the Bennettsville Chamber of Commerce and the Bennettsville Downtown It was built in 1884 by Duncan Donald McColl, Association. Development railroad and textile mill to who was responsible for bringing the first bank, 9 am–2 pm. 8 am–5 pm; Sat. Open Mon.–Fri., the town. Marlboro Civic Center Bennettsville 106 Clyde St., 843.454.9496 a 1917 restored opera house and former The Marlboro Civic Center, The theater is the cornerstone of Historic Downtown. movie theater, Please call for year. features world-class entertainment throughout the performance dates and times. National Register Historic District Downtown Bennettsville 843.479.3869 Bennettsville Founded in 1819 as the county seat for Marlboro County, Self-guided Victorian homes. has a fine collection of both antebellum and tour information is available at the Marlboro County Historical Museum. Jennings Brown House/Marlboro County Jennings Brown House/Marlboro Historical Museum Complex Bennettsville Marlboro St., 123 S. 843.479.5624 Victorian and Greek Revival The foremost example of Bennettsville’s in 1827 by one of homes is the Jennings Brown House which was built The house served as headquarters for Major General doctors. the town’s Blair during the Union occupation of Frank P. The Marlboro County Historical Bennettsville. Museum also houses the South Carolina Visitors Center. Cotton Trail™ 10 am–5 pm. Open daily Mon.–Fri., Free Admission: The Breeden Inn & Carriage House Marlboro Frame Shop 525 Cheraw St. 843.479.0174 Med Care Pharmacy Cottingham Blvd. 843.479.7101 Scottie Discount Drugs Main St. 227 E. 843.479.7251 Shiness Gift Shop Ave. 100 Fayetteville 843.479.3815 Walgreens 1146 Cheraw St. 843.454.1818 CHAIN STORES Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aid CVS and Rite Walgreens, Wal-Mart Floyd’s Jewelers Floyd’s St. Main W. 200 843.479.5255 Fowler Pharmacy Market St. 301 E. 843.479.3831 Gifts and More Main St. 209 E. 843.479.6111 Marlboro Drug Co. Marlboro St. 113 N. 843.479.4248 46 ACCOMMODATIONS BENNETTSVILLE CVS Pharmacy 1085 Cottingham Blvd. 843.454.0785 Davis Furniture Store US 15.401 N. 843.479.2531 Farmers Home Furniture Main St. 304 E. The Henry Bennett House 301 Red Bluff St. 843.586.2701 SHOPPING BENNETTSVILLE Badcock Furniture 206 Broad St. 843.479.7979 213 US 15.401 Bypass E. 843.479.1700 The Breeden Inn & Carriage House Main St. 404 E. 843.479.3665 Marlboro Inn W. 130 US 15.401 Bypass 843.479.4051 Williams Motel W. 537 US 15.401 Bypass 843.479.6841 CLIO Accommodations Accommodations & Shopping Bennettsville Motel W. 665 US 15.401 Bypass 843.479.3822 Best Western
MARLBORO COUNTY MARLBORO COUNTY 47 Stockyard Grill 9 222 Hwy. 843.479.2122 of the Town Talk 161 US 15-401 Bypass 843.479.7411 FOOD FAST Burger King, Bojangles, Huddle House, Dairy Dream, Chicken, Moe’s McDonald’s, Subway Sub Depot, Time, Pizza Pizza Hut 102 US 15-401 Bypass 843.479.8281 Pizza Time 154 US 15-401 Bypass 843.454.2566 & Restaurant Revel’s BBQ 685 US 15-401 Bypass 843.479.8288 Baking and Roberta’s Catering Main St. 215 E. 843.479.6712
Marlboro County Courthouse Restaurant & & Restaurant Guide Dining Magnolia on Main St. Main St. 224 E. 843.479.9495 Chicken Moe’s 421 Broad St. 843.479.7868 Sandwich Moody’s Shop Gibson Hwy. 843.479.2111 Golden Run 417 SC 38 S. 843.479.7707 Jin Jin Main St. W. 100 843.479.4119 Jolly Bean Coffee Shop Marlboro St. 113 N. 843.479.01159 BENNETTSVILLE Brandin Iron W. 665 US 15-401 Bypass 843.479.3822 Dairy Dream 400 Cheraw St. 843.479.9432 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 4844848444848484844848484848484484484848484848484448484848484848484844844848484848484848484484484484848444848448484848484484848448484848484848484848448448444848484848484 illiamsburg County is situated at the southern tip of Pee Dee illiamsburg County is situated Countryto treasures of historical interests dating back and holds was settled in 1732 when Calvinists from Kingstree the 1700s. Ireland built clay shelters on the banks of the Black River at “the King’s King’s “the on the banks of the Black River at Ireland built clay shelters The town now pine used as the mast for royal ships. a tall white tree,” includ- beautiful and historical buildings, most offers some of the state’s the oldest believed to be Thorntree, and ing the Robert Mills courthouse The history Revolutionary of the county covers both house in the area. in preserved times and is reflected buildings and in the War and Civil offers excellent the county by the Black River, Traversed County Museum. natural beauty compliments and the area’s fishing and outdoor activities important remnants of history. Williamsburg County Courthouse Kingstree Main St., 843.354.6431 Mills and was com- This impressive courthouse was designed by Robert pleted in 1823 and is still the operating courthouse. 8 am–5 pm. Open Mon.–Fri., Thorntree House Kingstree Longstreet St., 843.355.3306 Witherspoon and is believed to be This home was built in 1749 by James plantation home servedThe as an the oldest house in the Pee Dee area. Open by Tories. of encampment for 100 British dragoons and a number Williamsburgh Historical Museum. appointment through the Free Admission: Williamsburg County Art Gallery Kingstree Main St., W. 108 843.355.7247 Victorian-era buildings feature revolving art exhibits. 10 am–5 pm. and Fri., Wed. Open Mon., W Sights To See To Sights
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Thorntree House Historic Downtown Kingstree Downtown Historic 200 Hampton Ave 200 Hampton 803.397.1859 Gilland Park Kingstree Black River, Historic Depot Main Street Kingstree 135 Hampton Ave., Kingstree Ave., 135 Hampton 843.355.3306 The County Record include microfilm of Historic archives and artifacts canoe, a 20-foot hand-hewn cypress dugout newspaper from 1897-1975, and vintage clothing. early musical instruments 1–5pm. Thurs., 10 am–3 pm; Wed., and Tues. Open Free Admission: Chamber Williamsburg HomeTown Street Academy 131 N. 843.355.6431 Gallery of African/ C. Williams Rush Culture American Arts and Williamsburg Historical Museum Williamsburg 708 Williams Hill Road 708 843.558.3867 Stuckey Brothers Furniture Company 3785 Hemingway Highway 843.558.2591 Tomlinsons Main Street 843.558.2414 GREELEYVILLE Wilder Brothers Williamsburg House Fine furniture 843.426.2456 CHAIN STORES Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aid CVS and Rite Walgreens, King and Queen Ladies and Children’s Shop Broad E. 843.558.2322 Florist Larry’s and Birds 323 Davis Hwy. 843.558.5661 Florist Maggie’s Broad Street W. 118 843.558.1110 Furniture Marshall’s 50 ACCOMMODATIONS KINGSTREE The Paisley Pearl Academy Street 133 N. 843.355.2030 HEMINGWAY Country Garden Floral and China Main M. 843.558.5019 Susan’s Floral Susan’s and Gifts Main Street W. 101 843.355.3637 Williamsburg Feed and Tack Thurgood Marshall Hwy 2153 843.355.2215 Bee Hive Gifts Academy Street 110 N. 843.355.3825 Deluxe Inn Longstreet St. 1410 N. 843.355.6151 SHOPPING KINGSTREE The Cabbage Patch Main Street 311 N. 843.355.9531 Gifts Holt’s and Jewelry 139 Academy Street 843.355.6015 Best Western Inn Best Western St. Longstreet 1610 N. 843.355.5677 Accommodations Accommodations & Shopping
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY HEMINGWAY FAST FOOD FAST Subway Hardees, Burger King, The Gathering Place Pleasant Hill Drive 843.558.5127 HomeBoy Soul Food 678 Old Pee Dee Road 843.558.0396 B –Que Bar. Kenny’s 2422 Hemingway Hwy. 843.558.3629 New Dragon Chinese Restaurant Broad Street W. 104 843.558.0888 Pack House Restaurant Railroad 102 S. Bar.b.Que Scott’s Crossroads Brunson’s 843.558.9927 Oaks Restaurant Twin Main 303 S. Beechies Seafood 2993 SC41-511 Street 843.558.9611 Bar.B.Que Big D’s 793 Davis Road 843.558.2661 China Garden Main Street 442 N. 843.558.3266 The Deli on Main Main Street 475 N. 51 Jarrito’s Main Street W. 100 843.410.4037 Hibachi Mr. 1305.C Longstreet 843.355.1218 Pizza Hut Longstreet 843.355.5656 FOODS FAST Mc- KFC, Hardees Huddle House, Dominos Pizza Subway, Donalds, Connie’s Bakery and Connie’s Specialty Shop 501 Thurgood Marshall 843.355.2253 Country Cooper’s Store 6945 US Highway 521 843.387.5772 Grand Central Station Main Street 134 E. 843.355.0078 KINGSTREE Café on Academy Street Academy 117 N. 843.355.2233 CassleShack 215 Thurgood Marshall 355.3663 Restaurant & & Restaurant Guide Dining Nichols 526.2175 Sandy Point Golf Club Hartsville 335.8950 Governor’s Run Governor’s Golf Club Lamar 326.5513 Haunt Hacken’s Driving Range Bishopville 428.2255 Hartsville Country Club Hartsville 332.1441 Lake City Country Club Lake City 374.3415 Marlboro Country Club Bennettsville 479.7741 The Palms Course Florence 662.0368 Pineland Country Club Fox Creek Golf Club Hartsville 332.0613 52 Pee Dee Country and offers an expansive selection of outdoor activities and enjoy the natural beauty and delightful coastal Relax recreation. scenic exciting hunting, Great golf, Carolina. climate of northeast South something for every serene canoeing...there’s camping and hiking, Come play the Pee Dee...a world of adventure! outdoor enthusiast. Golf Courses Darlington 393.2146 Dusty Hills Country Club Marion 423.2721 Foxboro Golf Club Lydia 332.0613 Clio Country Club Clio 586.9361 The Country Club of South Carolina Florence 669.1838 The Crossings Golf Club Florence 665.8040 Darlington Country Club Beaver Creek Golf Club Darlington 393.5441 Bishopville Country Club Bishopville 484.3675 Pee Dee Pee Recreation GOLF
PEE DEE RECREATION PEE DEE RECREATION 333333333333 53535353535353535353535555355353555555555555555555353555553535555355555555535555555 The Wellman Club The Wellman Johnsonville 386.2521 Golf Packages breakfast,18-hole greens fees Golf packages include accommodations, Prices start at $39 and are subject to seasonal change and and cart fees. outside the Pee Dee area There are other courses change without notice. for complete information. Tourism Call Pee Dee that also offer packages. Swamp Fox Golf Club Swamp Kingstree 382.3436 Range Third Loop Driving Florence Golf Club The Traces Florence 662.7775 Lakes Country Club Twin Dillon 774.3740 12 li B O d il 9 54 WILDLIFE PRESERVES, PRESERVES, WILDLIFE & PARKS TRAILS NATURE For Park reservations, www.SouthCarolinaParks.com or 1.866.345.7275. or 1.866.345.7275. www.SouthCarolinaParks.com For Park reservations, visit www.sctrails.net information, Trails For Lynches River County Park Lynches 389.2785 Coward, 1110 Ben Gause Rd., popular day-use 668-acre, this Situated on the river of the same name, park features a river swamp with towering cypress trees as well as sand- Activities include river fishing, hills offering a wide variety of vegetation. The park also offers a colorful nature trails and picnicking. canoeing, environmental discovery center and a 11,000 square foot splash pad, Free. Admission: 9 am–sunset. Open daily, community building. Fee for splash pad use and special concerts. Little Pee Dee State Park 774.8872 Dillon, 1298 State Park Rd., The backwaters of the Little Pee Dee This River provide a tranquil setting. 835-acre park includes a camp- nature trail and picnic area. ground, It also features 54-acre Lake Norton canoes and kayaks Boats, for fishing. the park In addition, may be rented. includes a scenic river swamp and 9 am–12 Open daily, with a Carolina Bay. Site, Trust a tract of Heritage $2; SC Seniors $1.50; 15 & younger free. Admission: midnight. Lake Paul Wallace 479.3312 Bennettsville, sailing and boat- fishing, This man-made lake offers areas for swimming, A lighted walking trail across the dam It is also a waterfowl refuge. ing. a great recreational area. round out Island” “Jack’s and picnic sites on Free Admission: year’round. Open daylight hours, Lee State Natural Area (Exit 123 off I.20) 487 Loop Rd., Bishopville 803.428.5307 The area year’round. Enjoy 2,800 acres of pristine wetlands with camping Horses fishing and picnic areas. river, auto trail, includes serene woods, Open daily. equestrian campground. miles of trails, stables, welcome: Fee for camping. Free admission. Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve Great Pee Dee Heritage Charleston Rd. Off N. 803.419.9374 Darlington, www.dnr.state.sc.us/wild/heritage/hp/gtpeedee/default.htm. This 2725-acre preserve and includes seven miles of river frontage home It is the state threatened plant species. provides habitat for four early 18th which has yielded Archaeological site, of the Johannes Kolb year’round. hours, Open daylight century from local settlements. artifacts Free Admission:
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Spring St., Darlington, 395.2310 Darlington, Spring St., countless birds and a five miles of nature trails, A three-mile boardwalk, most rewarding hiking, statewide variety of plants and trees make this a year’round. Open daylight hours, nature study and picnic spot. Area Bay State Natural Woods US 301) Olanta, (Exit 141 off I.95, Bay Rd. Woods 11020 659.4445 this park is one of a series of natural phenomena An elliptical depression, plains of the Caro- known as Carolina Bays which occur in the coastal of natural habitats for many The 1,541-acre park offers a variety linas. into the bay; also canoe species of wildlife and has a boardwalk extending Thurs.–Mon., Open nature trails/programs and a picnic area. rentals, $2;SC Seniors $1.50; 15 and younger free. Admission: 9 am–6 pm. 9 Mallards Hwy. 2517 Bethune Bishopville, 803.428.6479 also raises This facility ducks in the wild! Come see thousands of mallard preserves.ducks for pond owners and Heritage Preserve Segars-McKinnon 803.419.9374 Hartsville, Ave., Carolina W. 1624 of Coker College,this 800-acre preserveAccessible from Kalmia Gardens daylight Open unusual natural communities. is home to rare plants and year’round. hours, Williamson Park Merchants Mill Merchants 6 5656565655 Betwixt the Rivers of Conway) W. (off US 378, 234 Schofield Rd. SC 29571 Marion, 423.1919 RMS Sports 2119 Rice Rd. SC 29571 Marion, 423.6790/www.rmssports.com Wildlife Action Main St. 405 N. SC 29574 Mullins, 464.8473/www.wildlifeaction.com 417 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Rd. 417 Dr. Mayesville off US 401 near Sumter County line, 803.453.5757/ www.scapeorekennel.com This preserve offers quail and pheasant hunting with fine hunting dogs. W D Outdoors 2537 Ellis Road SC 843.844.0389 Mullins, RIVER EXPEDITIONS Abingdon Manor 307 Church St. SC 29565 Latta, 888.752.5090/www.abingdonmanor.com HUNTING & FISHING HUNTING Excursions Carolina 661.7415 Florence, Deer Hunts Carolina Whitetail 752.5455 Latta, Lake Robinson 332.6401 Hartsville, Quail Call Plantation 346.2405 Timmonsville, & Hunting Preserve Scape ‘Ore Kennel
PEE DEE RECREATION PEE DEE RECREATION 57 CAMPGROUNDS Johnson’s Landing Johnson’s 1648 New Market Rd. (off SC 151) 332.7189 Camping Moree’s Church Rd. Tabernacle 383.6179 Bass Lake I-95 Exit 193 SC 29536 Dillon, Commission at 844.669.0950 Tourism Please call the Pee Dee for camping facilities near Darlington Raceway. Little Pee Dee State Park 1298 State Park Rd. 774.8872 Dillon, Swamp Fox Campground 1600 Gateway Rd. 665.9430 Florence, Lake Robinson Camping Charlie Brown’s 1800 Hawk Hill Dr. 383.7271 / 332.1766 Easterling Landing 1540 Easterling Landing Rd. 332.9810 / 383.4037 Florence RV Park Florence Rd. Campground 1115 E. 665.7007 Florence, Honey Dew Campground Rd. Yarborough 2028 Cale 346.0700 Timmonsville, Area Lee State Natural Exit 123 off I.20 Bishopville 803.428.5307 – – – Hemingway – Francis Marion – Francis – Francis Marion University – Francis - Art Festival – Kingstree Art Festival - – Pee Dee State – Pee – Hartsville – Bishopville – Hartsville 58 – Confederate Reenactment – – Hartsville – Lamar – Bennettsville – NASCAR Diamond Hill Plywood 200 and – Darlington – Hartsville – Greeleyville – Historic Downtown Marion – Darlington Raceway JULY Fireworks Festival Family Spirit of Florence (4th of July) Celebration Florence Emerald Lake, Skirmish at Gamble’s Hotel Skirmish at Gamble’s Florence Columns Plantation, South Carolina Quilt Festival MAY Confederate Memorial Service JUNE Relay for Life Summer Beach Blast Florence Park, Timrod Ski Championships South Carolina Water MARCH Renofest Bluegrass Festival Homes Heritage Horses Festival APRIL of Florence Arts Alive and Taste Festival FoxTrot South Carolina Senior Sports Classic Festivals & Festivals Events Special Calendar exhibitions and shows, offers concerts, The Florence Civic Center on what’s Call 679.9417 to see the year. sports events throughout during your visit. Darlington Raceway Dodge Charger 500 Egg Scramble Jamboree South Carolina Barbeque Shag Festival Southern Plant & Flower Show Florence Market, Farmer’s of Darlington Taste University of Hartsville Taste Flag Day Festival
CALENDAR CALENDAR – – Darlington Dlit – Hartsville – Florence, Darlington – Florence, – Florence Civic Center – Florence – Darlington 59 – Lake City – Bishopville – (Saturday nights April-Oct.) – (Saturday nights – – Florence Civic Center – – Francis Marion University – Francis , Coastal Plain Baseball – , – Mullins . Williams Vineyard and Farm – Nesmith – Vineyard and Farm Williams . – – Kingstree – 1st Saturday . – 1st Saturday . – Society Hill – Greek Orthodox Church, Florence – Greek Orthodox Church, – Florence – Olanta – Lane SEPTEMBER & Hartsville MONTHLY Southeastern Bluegrass Association Concerts Please (All events and activities are subject to change without notice. at 844.669.0950 to confirm information before Tourism Dee call Pee this is a partial listing.) Due to space limitations, making your plans. DECEMBER of Homes Darlington Holiday Tour Historic Homes Holiday Open House Lightings & Christmas Parade Tree WEEKLY Dillon Motor Speedway April-Nov.) (Saturday nights 843.774.1888/www.dillonmotorspeedway.com Florence RedWolves River County Park Lynches South Carolina Tobacco Festival South Carolina Tobacco Muscadine Festival Stag Festival Florence Market, Dee State Farmer’s Pee Gator Festival Greek Festival International Festival Merry Marketplace League Christmas Craft Show) annual – Florence Civic Center (Jr. Pig Pickin’ Festival South Carolina Cotton Festival Festival South Carolina Sweet Potato NOVEMBER Festival Catfish Kingstree Trials Center McCutchen Training Thoroughbred Horse Races) (Quarter & Kingstree Festival Pecan Florence (June-August) Sparrow Stadium @ FMU, 843.629.0700/www.florenceredwolves.com FlorenceMotor Speedway 843.346.7711/www.florencemotorspeedway.com Golden Leaf Festival Golden Leaf Health with McLeod She Weekend OCTOBER Cat Show Coastal Paws Show Plant & Flower Fall 85 Rock Greenville Hill Spartanburg 385 85 77 Pee Dee Country 26 Greenwood 20 Columbia 501 Florence North 95 Augusta 20 Myrtle Beach 17 Aiken 52
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