PERRY BAKER PURSUIT + HAPPINESS 4 I'd Rather Be... Visitors don't have to look far to find iconic South Carolina experiences. 6 Set the Bar Satisfy your thirst with the South's favorite cocktails. 8 10 How to Horse Around BILL BARLEY FEATURED TOURS 10 12 The Belle of the Upstate Head to Chattooga Belle Farm to pick apples, stroll in the vineyards and enjoy a farm-fresh lunch. 14 DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 16 Atalaya Castle Tour a fascinating 30-room mansion that holds the history of Huntington Beach State Park. Great Escapes South Carolina vacations are unique to this part of the world. These five pursuits are no exception. 21 33 24 36 It's a Date 26 Wild Carolina Astonishing ecotours inspire visitors to unplug. 30 History Comes to Life Wesley Bryan's Best Shots Catch up with local pro Wesley Bryan and see why South Carolina golf courses get so much national chatter. Made in SC Find Carolina-made souvenirs that are locally sourced and proudly handcrafted. The Good Life Find out which communities around the state attract retirees. Steal away for a couple's weekend in some surprising destinations. SC Pecan Trail Florence hosts a popular annual pecan festival, but this Southern charmer also cracks pecans year-round. 2 DISCOVERIES Everything you need to know to enjoy the state's premier equestrian events. Aiken Triple Crown Victors, Florence 26 Bulls Island 40 Base Camps Stay the night at state parks surrounded by natural wonders. 108 Retro Reel With a name like The Big Mo, expect a quirky night at the movies. Visitors to Historic Brattonsville quickly understand why history loves company. PERRY BAKER 8 CHRIS M. ROGERS INSIDE after page 32 Passion on a Plate 16 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors reveal the one dish on their menus that guests have to try. Charleston Grillhttp://www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com