Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park, one of the Best Places to Visit in South Carolina, is located close to Columbia's capital. The Congaree Indians gave the area their name, and the national park has a unique combination of swampland and woodland land. Some of the largest cypress trees in the world can be seen here, and they are definitely worth a visit.

Another well-liked activity is birdwatching, where it's possible to see many songbirds and the occasional hawk. The Cedar Creek Canoe Trail offers a distinctive approach to explore the area from the water, unlike most routes, which are for trekking. One of the few spots in the entire nation where you can see a sizable tract of old-growth hardwood forest supported by the floodplains of the Congaree and Wateree Rivers is the Congaree State Park, which is situated 20 miles outside of Columbia.

You can either stroll a range of hiking trails or take to the water along the established 15-mile Cedar Creek Canoe Trail in a canoe or kayak (you must carry your own boat). This wonderful area is home to a wide diversity of wildlife. There are two campsites where you can set up your tent, go fishing, or sign up for a ranger-led activity.

• Location: South Carolina