South Carolina Destination Named Among 'Best Places To Visit' In The U.S.

With summer in full swing, many people are busy planning vacations or quick getaways and figuring out the best way to spend time away from work or school. While some may explore destinations far from home, it turns out you don't have to go too far to see incredible sights as some of the best places to visit in the country are right here in South Carolina.

World Population Review compiled a list of the "best places to visit" around the U.S., listing out reasons why the destinations are such a big draw and worth seeing whenever you happen to be nearby. According to the site, the top spot to visit in South Carolina is Charleston, with a special shout-out for the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

Here's what the site had to say:

"The best destination to visit in South Carolina is Charleston. Charleston is a charming city with antebellum architecture, plenty of beaches, and a Civil War history. While you're there, you should also visit the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum if you're a history buff. Visitors can go aboard and tour Naval ships and even camp overnight."

Read up on more of the best places in the country to visit at worldpopulationreview.com . Check out our previous coverage of the South Carolina destination named the "most charming small town to visit" in the state .