Enjoying the stunning colors of the changing leaves is one of the best parts of fall. If you’re in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and looking for some great places to view the brilliant trees, you’ll discover some of the enchanting beauty of the area when you check out a few of these prettiest places for fall colors.
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Edisto Memorial Gardens
One of the best and most popular places to view fall colors in Orangeburg is at Edisto Memorial Gardens. Even though Edisto Memorial Gardens is known for its 4,800 rose plants, the garden has other lovely areas you can enjoy during the fall. Plus, most of the roses will bloom until the first killing frost in November.
After you’ve had a chance to stroll through the rose garden, take some time to head down to the Horne Wetland Park to enjoy the natural beauty of the Edisto River. The wetland park has a 2,600-foot boardwalk and cypress display case that gives you more information about life on and near the river. You can also check out the butterfly garden, serenity garden, sensory garden, and terrace garden.
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Hillcrest Recreational Park
While you can enjoy views of the fall colors as you take part in games at the tennis courts, baseball fields, and soccer fields at the sprawling Hillcrest Recreational Park, the best way to see the scenic views is by playing a round of golf at the Hillcrest Golf Course.
This 18-hole championship course offers a par 72 challenge and provides 6,722 yards of rolling hills, mature trees, fountains, and smooth greens. You can warm up and get in a few practice shots at the driving range, putting green, practice bunker, and practice chipping green before heading out on the course to discover the beauty of fall in South Carolina.
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Congaree National Park
Although it’s about 40 miles north of Orangeburg, a visit to Congaree National Park in autumn is worth the trip. This roughly 26,276-acre park has the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern United States, and the trails that wind through the park offer the perfect place to see more of this unique ecosystem. You’ll find trails for everything from a short hike to a long excursion. For a truly special view of the area in fall, rent a canoe or kayak to paddle down the Congaree and Wateree Rivers.
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Summers Memorial Park
Summers Memorial Park has a fitness trail that weaves its way through a scenic setting that’s ideal for exploring the beauty of fall. While you can certainly stop at any of the 12 exercise stations to add some vigor to your sightseeing, the 0.75-mile trail is also a great spot to simply get outside and take in the beauty of the area. Along the way, you’ll also find a gazebo and benches where you can relax and soak in the scenery.
If you’re interested in seeing the beauty of fall colors in Orangeburg, you can’t beat the scenery at one of these charming spots.
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