South Carolina Destination Named The State's 'Must-Visit Small Town'

South Carolina is home to vibrant big cities and extraordinary small towns that showcase the unmatched beauty the state has to offer, not just to the people who call it home but to anyone who visits to see what makes the Palmetto State so special .

Thrillist compiled a list of the "must-visit small town" in every state, smaller destinations that offer "a respite from big-city life" and a glimpse of the "romanticism of small towns" in America. From beach towns promising white sandy shores to mountainside villages and idyllic coastal havens, the list is full of locales you simply have to see for yourself.

Of all the unique spots around South Carolina, the state's best small town to visit is Beaufort. With a population of around 13,600, this locale was recognized for its beauty as much as its history. According to the site:

"The South Carolina Lowcountry has no shortage of coastal appeal, but some areas can get a little oversaturated. But not Beaufort, a town with all the historical allure of Charleston at a slower, easy-going pace. The beauty isn't limited to its streets: Head out to the barrier islands, like Saint Helena, where rural simplicity, fragrant marshes, and live oaks draped in Spanish moss make for instant relaxation. Experience the Gullah culture of emancipated African-American slaves who moved to these islands centuries ago and have preserved much of their distinctive language, food, and customs. Then boat out to the isolated Daufuskie Island, a car-free escape stocked with colorful characters."

Read up on more of the best small towns in the U.S. to visit at thrillist.com . You can also check out our previous coverage of the "most charming small town" in the state .