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Lots of Things To Do!

South Carolina's mild winter, temperate spring and pleasant fall allow for plenty of outdoor activities. On one of South Carolina's spectacular days take a walk through Brookgreen Gardens, the world's largest collection of outdoor sculpture or perhaps visit Middleton Place Gardens, the oldest landscaped garden in America.

Golf - South Carolina's Specialty!

South Carolina's climate make it a popular spot for one of America's favorite pastimes - golf. If you favor active adults communities near golf, you are in luck! With more than 300 public and private golf courses in South Carolina there is always one nearby. In fact, golf in the U.S. was first played in Charleston, and the first golf club in the United States was formed in South Carolina in 1786. Today, the area around Myrtle Beach has become a mecca for golfers from around the world. You'll find courses that challenge all skill levels, from world-class championship layouts to 9-hole executive courses.

The Right Mix

In addition to golf, your retirement to South Carolina can be filled with the family attractions of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand; a mix of sophistication, romance, and European high culture with beach time in historic Charleston; or soak in the relaxed energy of Caribbean-influenced Hilton Head and Edisto Island.

Festivals and fun community events happen year round in South Carolina, guaranteeing there is always something to do near your South Carolina retirement community. Here's a partial list of popular events:

  • Azalea Festival in Pickens
  • Peach Festival in Lexington County and one in Trenton
  • Sun Fun Days on the coast
  • Gullah Festival in Beaufort
  • World Grits Festival in St. George
  • Kingfish Tournament in Beaufort
  • National Championship Catfish Tournament in Manning
  • NASCAR racing
  • Triple Crown - 3 Saturdays of horse racing in Aiken

And that just scratches the surface! South Carolina has it all for active adults, and you'll never want for activities or interesting events.

Throughout South Carolina many colleges and universities provide continuing education programs geared specifically toward retirees. Senior centers across the state schedule lectures, health screenings, exercise programs, day-long excursions, overnight trips, and opportunities to make new friends and learn new things. South Carolina is bursting with educational, recreational, cultural and historical opportunities.