I Bet You’ve Driven Through South Carolina’s Most Unusual Town
We’ve got some great cities and towns in South Carolina. Ones that we talk about often, and I mean often. This includes the best, the most beautiful, the best place to live, the richest, etc. But this town fits into a different category. The “most unusual”. The website Alot.com recently compiled a list of the most unusual town in each state. So of course I had to see what they selected as the most unusual place in South Carolina. And what was their choice? Somewhere chances are you’ve driven through or at least passed on I-85. Do you think you know? South Carolina’s most unusual town is Gaffney.
At first glance, Gaffney seems like a normal enough spot, and seemingly one you might miss. But there is one notable thing about Gaffney which is what landed it this oh-so-impressive title. The giant peach. This is why I say you’ve probably seen it. When you aren’t looking at the outlets (just me?) it’s not hard to miss this unique water tower that the town is known for. It’s quite literally put Gaffney on the map and was even featured in an episode of the hit Netflix show, House of Cards.
I’m not sure I’d call the whole town unusual just based on one sort of roadside attraction. In contrast, North Carolina’s most unusual town puts its world record-holding object to use, and that’s where it got weird to me. Have you seen this landmark while driving through South Carolina? Do you agree that Gaffney is South Carolina’s most unusual town? You can read more about the towns in other states here.
This Picturesque Small Town In South Carolina Ranks In The Top 10 Most Beautiful Nationwide
South Carolina is home to some incredible small towns. From the Lowcountry to the high country and everywhere in between. With so many spots, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Especially when each has something unique to offer. Many are gorgeous, and while we know that it’s nice to see others recognize that beauty. The travel experts over at North Carolina Travel Guides recently ranked the most picturesque small towns in the country. And the most picturesque town in South Carolina was part of the nationwide top 10.
Their team worked to find the 120 most picturesque small towns in America. These towns are the ones that are “an absolute must-see and that one shouldn’t miss out on this summer.” So how exactly did they do this? North Carolina Travel Guides travel experts compared 500 small towns to create this list of 120. Metrics used to determine the most picturesque included search trends, popularity with photographers, and popularity for photography with the general public. And I know what you’re thinking. If this was commissioned by North Carolina travel experts they were probably biased. Right? Wrong. South Carolina actually had 6 towns included in the 120. And while North Carolina did as well, the SC ones ranked significantly higher.
One South Carolina town ranked number 6, another 11th, and a third 23rd. The highest ranking NC town? It was 50th. So no bias here! Towns in both Carolinas are spread between all areas of the states. So whether you are looking for a quiet spot for a weekend getaway, a weeklong vacation, or a place to relocate you’ll want to read this list. Below you’ll find the top-ranked picturesque small town and towns in South Carolina followed by those in North Carolina. You can read the North Carolina Travel Guides article here.
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
