New Developments Inspire Travel in South Carolina

The latest must-see-and-do experiences heighten the appeal of the Palmetto State.

Satisfy Your Thirst

Satisfy Your Thirst, an innovative South Carolina tourism initiative launching in late 2015, will celebrate South Carolina's locally made products, and provide travelers and locals with a look into the stories and traditions of the state's tea plantations, dairy farms, breweries and more. Through rich storytelling, digital and experiential marketing tactics and a cutting-edge mobile application, travelers will be inspired to taste the wide variety of South Carolina's homegrown.

SC BBQ Trail

Effective in capturing consumer interest, garnering media attention for the state's expansive range of barbecue experiences and generating exposure for South Carolina's diverse destinations, the award-winning SC BBQ Trail is part of a larger integrated marketing effort that began in September 2013 to promote undiscovered destinations in South Carolina. The SC BBQ Trail continues to grow, with more restaurants across the state than ever before. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com/barbecue.

euphoria 2016

euphoria, Greenville's world-renowned annual culinary festival, is celebrating 10 years of great-tasting food, wine and so much more. Founded in 2006 by singer and songwriter Edwin McCain and restaurateur Carl Sobocinski, euphoria is a weekend-long event that includes exclusive tasting events, cooking demonstrations, multi-course dinners and live musical performances. http://www.euphoriagreenville.com/

Swamp Rabbit Trail

The nearly 20-mile GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail has become one of the hottest outdoor amenities in Upstate South Carolina. Open to runners, walkers, cyclists and skaters, the paved trail weaves through downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest. Along the trail, visitors can enjoy culinary offerings, such as the Café at Williams Hardware or the Swamp Rabbit Brewery & Tap Room. Or they can stroll through Greenville's lovely parks – Falls Park on the Reedy and Cleveland Park. http://greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit

Gullah Corridor

The Gullah Corridor of the South Carolina coast is a landscape rich with tradition, stretching from the Sea Islands of the Lowcountry to the northern border of the state. Stemming from the 18th century, when West Africans were brought to this region and enslaved on Southern plantations, the Gullah culture is still very much alive in the Lowcountry, and its historical landmarks remain popular tourist attractions today. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com

Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens 2016 Grand Opening

By 2016, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens promises a world-class experience at every turn. Visitors will soon enjoy a doubled-in-size gift shop, a new guest relations center, a state-of-the-art seal/sea lion exhibit, a relocated grizzly bear habitat, a brand new otter exhibit and an interactive children's garden. http://www.riverbanks.org/

South Carolina Chef Ambassadors 2016

The South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Program showcases the state's outstanding cuisine, locally grown products and incredible destinations. After a successful inaugural year, the program will highlight a new selection of chefs from the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee and the Lowcountry moving into 2016. Stay tuned to DiscoverSouthCarolina.com for details at the start of the year.

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