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Rock
Hill
Nestled in the gently rolling foothills of Piedmont South Carolina, Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and the 5th largest in South Carolina. Rock Hill is known for its gardens and manicured landscapes, particularly Glencairn Garden, Cherry Park, and the historic Winthrop University campus. Cultural attractions include the Museum of York County, The Gateway and Mighty Casey.
Located on I-77 in the shadow to Charlotte NC, its neighbor to the north, Rock Hill has become an industrial and commercial center of significant importance as well as a cultural and recreational center. Rock Hill provides a safe, hometown atmosphere with easy access to big-city benefits. Population 47,200.
Incidentally, Rock Hill was named for the cut made through a unique, white stone promontory during construction of the Columbia-Charlotte railroad.
Paramont's
Carowinds Theme Park
- "100
acres of non-stop, ever-changing excitement. With an amazing abundance of
activity, you're guaranteed entertainment as diverse as your party!"
Also featuring
the Waterworks: a 12-acre water entertainment complex.
The
park's 13,000-seat Paladium Amphitheatre hosts top-name concerts and festivals
each season.
Open
daily second week of June through the middle of August after which it is
weekends only through September. To check for exact dates, phone: 800-888-4386.
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Glencairn
Gardens - Here, spring is announced with a burst of daffodils and tulips.
The real jewels are the azaleas - some twenty thousand strong in every conceivable color. While mid-April is when you need to visit for this show, the many easy-to-negotiate trails are lined with beautiful blossoms all year round. FREE. On Charlotte Avenue at Edgemont.
From I-77 take exit 82 and follow Cherry Rd (US-21 Bus) to Oakland Ave; turn left and it's just past Winthrop College.
Landsford Canal State Park - Rife with the scent of battles and high-level conferences during the Revolutionary War years, Lands Ford was crossed and
re-crossed by Lord Cornwallis, General Sumter and General Davie. In the early years of the 19th century, dozens of canals were built to expedite water transportation in South Carolina. Landsford Canal is a wonderfully preserved example of these early canals. Here also are visible the remains of early 19th century stone bridges and canal culverts. Still standing are the lockkeepers house, an old mill and some canal locks. The park maintains a very complete exhibit describing the canal system which was so vital to the state.
About 12 miles south of Rock Hill SC (off US-21).
From I-77 take exit 65. Head east toward Richburg and SC-223. Turn left on SC-223 and drive to the end of the highway (crossing US-21) and the entrance to the park.
For more information, phone 1-803-789-5800.
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