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Top Destinations Within a 4 Hour"ish" Drive of Lexington, SC
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items Lexington, South Carolina is located in a prime spot for a short drive to the beach or the mountains. Here are a few of our top vacation destinations for a weekend stay!
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North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
North Carolina
Our closest drive, North Carolina has too many places to name that are worth the trip!
Black Mountain is a lovely, smaller mountain town in North Carolina. There are plenty of shops and a few local, delicious restaurants worth the visit here!
Black Mountain, NC
This was the first vacation destination that my wife and I ever visited together. Lake Lure has some lovely, lakeside cabins to stay in and a few restaurants to explore as well. Chimney Rock is next door and offers more of the same!
Lake Lure, North Carolina
Georgia
Truthfully, this is my least explored neighboring state, but I know there are plenty of places to visit here and will name those that I've been to!
Helen, GA provides a taste of Germany just a few hours from Lexington, SC! With authentic German restaurants and shops, this town is a must-visit at least once! There a a lot of nearby waterfalls and trails to explore as well!
Helen, GA - German Town
I'm VERY lacking in knowledge when it comes to Atlanta. I have only visited here once, long ago, but I know that there is plenty offered in Georgia's capital city.
Atlanta, GA
South Carolina
From the mountains in the upstate to the beach in the low country, South Carolina has always been my home for good reason!
If you're looking for a bicycle friendly beach town with plenty to explore, Hilton Head is the place for you! Golf courses and flat bicycle paths around the entire island make this one of my absolute favorite places to visit. Visit Coligny Circle for...
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Admittedly, Greenville kind of puts Columbia's utilization of their rivers to shame. I have always adored Greenville for their downtown park, centered around Reedy Falls, and their AMAZING selection of locally owned restaurants and bakeries. This tow...
Greenville, SC
Tennessee
Having visited Tennessee EVERY year as a child, this state provides gorgeous views and tourist destinations that can keep you busy for weeks.
Gatlinburg has been my family's trip destination since I was in Elementary School, and for good reason. There is PLENTY here for kids and adults. It can be a little “touristy” but that just means there are some great places to pass the time.
Gatlinburg, TN
Just a short drive from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge is home to Dollywood (One of my favorite theme parks), go-kart tracks galore, arcades, indoor sky diving, Tanger Oulets, and MUCH more. There is not a walkable downtown area of Pigeon Forge, like there...
Pigeon Forge, TN
I was HIGHLY impressed with everything Chattanooga had to offer! Having never heard much about this city, I didn't know what to expect. However, upon arrival to our amazing view at our AirBnb, I knew I was going to love this place. From the incline r...
Chattanooga, Tennessee