Spring is here, and summer is right around the corner. In South Carolina, that means plenty of great weather and lots of beautiful scenery to enjoy. If you’re looking for some creative ways to spend some quality time outside with your family and friends in the Orangeburg area this season, taking at least one trip to the Edisto Memorial Gardens should definitely be on your list of things to do.
Here are just a few of the many things you can enjoy while there.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is the epitome of South Carolina’s natural beauty. This park features an upper and lower plaza, connected by a gorgeous set of Victorian-style steps that also serve as a sitting area. The upper plaza offers a beautiful place to walk with convenient paving stones, raised planters, and plenty of benches where you can sit and enjoy the view or the beautiful fountain that is there.
On the lower plaza, you’ll find a spacious gazebo if you’d like to just sit and take in the natural beauty around you. This is a nice place to set out a blanket and enjoy a nice, relaxing picnic or just walk the grounds and take in the scenery.
The Butterfly Garden
South Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful butterfly species in the country. The Butterfly Garden at Edisto Memorial Gardens is filled with nectar-producing flowers that have been specifically procured to attract many of the area’s butterflies and is an amazing spectacle, particularly in the spring and early summer months when most butterflies begin to emerge. If you time your visit right, the Butterfly Garden can resemble something out of a fairy tale and will enchant visitors of all ages.
The Disc Golf Course
If you’re more interested in physical activities, swing by the disc golf course and start a friendly game with family and friends or even make some new friends. The disc golf course at Edisto Memorial Gardens makes excellent use of the area’s natural elements and includes signs pointing the way to special disc golf challenges, goals, and more.
The Spray Park
If you’ve got kids (or kids at heart) that need to cool off on warmer days, the spray park is the perfect place to stop. This is a 6,000 square-foot area that features water jets and play areas that are suitable for almost every age. There are plenty of restrooms, sitting areas, and a picnic area for parents to relax and enjoy the sights and watch children play from a safe distance.
This year, make it a point to avoid spending the entire day indoors while the weather is nice. There’s too much to see, do, and enjoy together with family and friends to miss out on the natural beauty of South Carolina. Places like Edisto Memorial Gardens offer an amazing opportunity to get out of the house and make memories that will last a lifetime with the people that matter most.
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