Things to Do in South Carolina
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Trophy Lakes
- Charleston
Cable system pulls water-skiers and wakeboarders across the water; lake rental gives groups equipment and vessel for one hour of watersports
The Effortless Golf Center
- Fort Mill
Lighted driving range with both grass and artificial-turf hitting bays hosts practice sessions or lessons with PGA instructor Bruce Parker
Strikers Family Sportscenter Charlotte
- Rock Hill
Groups lace up included rental shoes and roll through two games on laser-lit lanes adjacent to onsite snack bar
Nothing But Bounce
Parties of up to 25 kids careen down inflatable water slide before plopping down on provided picnic tables or soaring on bungee trampoline
Hutchinson Center for Aesthetic Medicine
- Downtown Columbia
Licensed aesthetician passes noninvasive lasers over the legs to heat targeted blood vessels and reduce the appearance of spider veins
Havens Framemakers & Gallery
- University Hills
More than 5,000 types of moulding surround diplomas, 3-D items, and portraits
Cha Cha's Tequila Bar
- James Island
Inventive Tex-Mex dishes include lamb-sausage tacos, goat-cheese quesadillas, and tortas stuffed with jalapeños and crushed Fritos
European Esthetics
- Greenville
Microdermabrasion primes skin for a facial infusion that balances skin tone and regenerates healthy proteins and has no downtime
Planet Beach Simpsonville
- Simpsonville
Comfortable UV tanning beds offer four levels of bronzing; the UV-free Mystic spray tan safely tints skin for an even, natural-looking glow
Serendipity Massage
- Fort Mill
Licensed therapist blends Swedish and deep-tissue techniques in a customized massage designed to ease tension and alleviate soreness
Shayla J's
Individually applied lash extensions cling to eyelids for weeks, adding volume and length to natural fringe
Ultimate Carwash
- Multiple Locations
Vehicles gleam after a top-to-bottom exterior wash with rim cleaner, wheel wash, Rain-X treatment, spot-free rinse, and touch-free dry
Tri-County Laser Center
- North Charleston
Pulses of laser light work to even skin tone and reverse signs of aging
Pleasurable Cleanings
- Southeastern Columbia
Insured cleaning specialists bring their own supplies to appointments, then set to work cleaning floors and sanitizing surfaces
Boot-Camp with Mary Caroline Rhea
- Mount Pleasant
Certified trainer motivates students on the beach or in the park through simple-to-learn exercises that torch fat and firm muscles
Top Flight Autoglass
- Multiple Locations
Technicians fix glass chips with factory-approved adhesives, restore cloudy headlight lenses, and replace cracked windshields
Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Charleston
- Multiple Locations
Experienced instructors lead individuals or pairs through private, personalized lessons and group practice sessions designed for beginners
Keg Cowboy
- Columbia
A master brewer imparts his wisdom to students as they assist in producing a 5-gallon batch of beer
jcpenney portraits
Professional photographers capture families, babies, and individuals with custom backgrounds, props, and variety of poses
Moen Chem-Dry
- Summerville
Nationally known carpet cleaners spruce up carpets using a nontoxic, hot, carbonated cleanser
Greenville History Tours
- Greenville
Led by author of A Guide to Historical Greenville, South Carolina, tours stop at landmarks such as Liberty Bridge and assorted statues.
FB Watersports
- Folly Beach
Instructors provide all the necessary equipment before leading duos in private two-hour lessons amid the diverse wildlife of Folly Beach
Brookgreen Gardens
- Pawley's Island
Seven-day admission to first U.S. sculpture garden replete with exhibits, films, and zoo
Dancing Dogs Yoga
- Hilton Head Island
Build strength, flexibility, and focus during power-yoga classes at a friendly studio committed to community service and charitable causes
The Painted Parrot
- Fort Mill
Students enjoy BYOB glasses of wine or beer while instructors lead them through unique painting projects
Palmetto Clinic of Chiropractic, LLC Greenville
- Greenville
B12 shots help boost energy & can reduce stress, decrease fatigue & promote weight loss
South Lake Cycles
- Lexington
Bicycle mechanics tune up existing bikes; store associates outfit riders with new gear or wheels by brands such as Trek, Fuji, and GT
TENICHI Steak House
- Goose Creek
Hibachi chefs serve up shrimp and chicken and bathe salmon in teriyaki sauce
Spa & Bodywork
- Van Wyck
Aesthetician cleanses and exfoliates skin during facial treatments designed for teens and adults
Palmetto Tanning
- Fort Mill
Fit body wrap with customizable settings emits infrared heat that burns calories, smoothes cellulite and detoxifies body
Khouri Chiropractic Health Solutions
- French Quarter
Hands, fingers, forearms, and elbows manipulate soft tissue to boost blood and oxygen flow
Back to 30
- Gray Court
LED light helps restore collagen production, easing the signs of aging and sun damage along the face
Diamond Boat & Yacht Detailing
- North Charleston
Technicians wash and wax cars, leaving them clean and shining
Advanced Chiropractic of South Carolina
- Eastside
Chiropractic evaluation, initial exam, and digital x-rays aim to reveal sources of pain; optional massage works to relieve symptoms
Aire Serv
- Sans Souci
Technicians optimize energy efficiency by inspecting heating units and air conditioners for leaks of carbon monoxide, gas, and Freon
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Set in the rolling hills of Cuyahoga Falls, the Blossom Festival summer series welcomes the Cleveland Orchestra on August 28, yielding center stage for a night of world-class classical music. Settle into a pavilion seat and treat ears to a cochlear night out as conductor James Feddeck leads the orchestra through a series of heartstring-plucking pieces, such as Britten’s Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell, Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes, and Elgar’s In the South. Relax as the music and breeze wash over the crowd, letting the smooth rhythms and swaying melodies fight for ears’ adoration and the last stick of gum.
When visitors step into one of the South's largest children's museums, there's one thought that commonly crosses their minds: That's a big kid. Waiting to greet them is a 40-foot-tall statue of EDDIE, a reinforced, molded-plastic boy who weighs 17.6 tons and—like almost everything at EdVenture Children's Museum—is ready for kids to explore. After they've climbed inside his heart, up to his brain, and slid down his intestines—all while learning about their own bodies—kids race to explore the rest of the museum's more than 350 hands-on activities contained within nine exhibit galleries. As a testament to its attractions, EdVenture Children's Museum received the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, an honor given to only 10 libraries and museums in the nation.
Past Eddie, EdVenture’s permanent exhibits include the World of Work, where kids climb aboard a John Deere tractor, take the helm of a 24-foot fire truck, and learn the value of money by spending Eddie Bucks on groceries or flooding the market to undermine the local economy. At the Aha Factory, wee ones recycle everyday items into paper snowflakes, pipe-cleaner butterflies, and glitter-encrusted egg cartons. Children 3 and younger, meanwhile, can explore the My Backyard exhibit, an age-appropriate haven of soft surfaces.
Evincing a history that dates back to 1881 and includes stints as a city jail and a silent-film palace, the 426-seat Newberry Opera House is a spectacle in itself. A recent multimillion-dollar renovation project modernized the institution's eclectic Victorian craftwork by adding state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems and removing the horse-drawn curtain-raising system.
Nestled within Columbia's historical Shandon neighborhood, Pupcakes Pet Boutique invites passersby and their four-legged friends to admire the designer dog-wear, stylish carriers and beds, and handy accessories in the homey, family-run shop. Throughout the store, Prada, the assistant manager and resident silky terrier, performs quality-control tests on toys, greets visitors with begs for belly rubs, and reviews payroll time sheets. The scent of daily baked treats tickles the olfactory lobes of discerning doggie patrons, and the sight of pooches dressed in cute vests and comforting Thundershirts reduces human speech to adoring coos and baby talk.
Aboard her 25-foot Stingray 234LR, Captain Megan escorts up to six passengers on more than 10 intimate charters. The USCG-licensed captain navigates waters teeming with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins by day, floats through Calibogue Sound at sunset, and cruises past Shelter Cove's summertime fireworks displays from the water at night. Her Stingray 234LR also pulls one- and two-person tubes along the whitecaps and navigates backwater marshes en route to open areas ready for watersports such as wakeboarding, water skiing, and turtle wrestling.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion was renovated and expanded to include thousands of new seats, a larger canopy structure, and a state-of-the-art sound system that makes the Houston Symphony’s perfectly punctuated staccatos sound superb. Direct brass ear-horns toward the melodic strings of the Houson Symphony at Dancin' with the Symphony, where guests can choreograph high leg kicks and rhythmic punches beneath the stars.
