Hampton Plantation in Myrtle Beach SC
The Hampton Plantation is a state park that is about an hour south of Myrtle Beach. It's got a big, well maintained grounds, along with a mansion you can tour, remnants of the old rice fields, a museum, and a monument to the people enslaved there. It was originally built by French Huguenots, a protestant religion that was heavily persecuted in France. It's a historical landmark, and played a role in the Revolutionary War when a number of refugees fled there from the British army. George Washington later visited the plantation when he was president. It was eventually donated to the state of South Carolina and turned into a historic site. If you want something that's interesting and educational to do one afternoon, you can drive down there and check it out.
You can get to the Hampton Plantation from Myrtle Beach using Highway 17. Head south, and go through Georgetown, SC. After you cross two Santee River bridges, turn right onto Rutledge Road (the first intersection). The park is in about three miles on your right. You can view the official website at the South Carolina State Parks site here. There is also a good website that has more details on the history of the plantation here.
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