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Things to do in Congaree: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Congaree, South Carolina, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Congaree Swamps and Waterways

5 stops · about 8 hr 15 min of stops · ~$133 per person

An action-packed day of backwoods paddling, deep-forest hiking, and hearty South Carolina soul food starting just outside Columbia and moving directly into the Congaree wilderness.

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    smallSUGAR

    709 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
    smallSUGAR, Congaree

    Fuel up on house-baked pastries and seasonal, chef-driven breakfast bowls before heading southeast to the park.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    South Cedar Creek Canoe Landing

    1716 S Cedar Creek Rd, Gadsden, SC 29052, USA
    South Cedar Creek Canoe Landing, Congaree

    Navigate Cedar Creek on a 3-hour guided kayak tour, maneuvering around ancient bald cypresses and looking for otters.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$85 per person · Directions
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    Big T Bar-B-Q

    2520 Congaree Rd, Gadsden, SC 29052, USA
    Big T Bar-B-Q, Congaree

    Recharge with classic South Carolina mustard-sauce pulled pork, hash over rice, and a side of mac and cheese.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 45 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Kingsnake Trailhead

    Kingsnake Trail, Gadsden, SC 29052, USA
    Kingsnake Trailhead, Congaree

    Hike the remote, orange-blazed trail through tupelo sloughs and look for pileated woodpeckers in the canopy.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    J D's Place

    7727 Bluff Rd, Gadsden, SC 29052, USA
    J D's Place, Congaree

    Conclude your adventure with a satisfying Southern dinner of crispy fried chicken and butter beans at this cozy country diner.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions

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