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  1. South Carolina Beaches Map. Explore the best beaches of South Carolina and border states on a single map! Show beaches from: SC + border states. SC only. Kiawah Island Beach. Charleston, South Carolina. 111 mi from Columbia, SC. +1.

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    Abandonments have, unfortunately, been widespread across the state. As a major agricultural and cotton producer many secondary branch lines were laid down throughout the piedmont and coastal plains. South Carolina was home to nearly all of the Southeast's most recognized railroads and today include successors CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern...

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    Carolina Piedmont Railroad

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    * South Carolina's beginnings with the railroad can be traced back to one of the earliest, and longest of its time, the South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company (SCC&RR). As the iron horse found its way to America during the 1820's its advantages were widely recognized although few ever saw it as a unified national network providing efficient transportation. Instead, it was viewed as a local entity serving a particular need. East coast port cities such as Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Bo...

    While South Carolina railroads may no longer feature such stately passenger trains as the Orange Blossom Special, East Coast Champion or the SouthernerAmtrak continues to operate a number of trains that predate its existence.

  2. Apr 24, 2024 · The Plan will assess the existing statewide rail system in South Carolina and identify opportunities to enhance rail safety and expand rail service. The Plan will also identify anticipated trends, needs, and issues that will impact rail over the next 20 years.

  3. South Carolina scenic train rides are offered only at the South Carolina Railroad Museum while freight line Lancaster & Chester Railway offers private, luxury charters.

  4. Apr 14, 2024 · This Small South Carolina Island Has 10 Miles of Pristine Beaches and One of the Best Resorts in the State. Here’s how to plan a trip to Kiawah Island, just 25 miles from Charleston.

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  5. Here are 10 of the best—and most unusual—rail trails in South Carolina: Peak to Prosperity Passage. The Palmetto Trail’s Peak to Prosperity Passage includes a railroad trestle over the Broad River. Location: Peak-Prosperity. Length: 10.7 miles. Surface: crushed stone, dirt, sand. Railroad line: Norfolk Southern Railroad.

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  7. Oct 9, 2023 · Here’s a detailed 7-day South Carolina road trip itinerary with stopovers, scenic routes, things to do, overnight stays, and valuable tips to help you plan your journey: South Carolina Road Trip Map – Road trips in South Carolina