- The list below includes 7 free or cheap things to do in or near Santee, South Carolina, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, National & State Parks, Parks and Bowling.
- From Santee State Park to Santee Cajun Guide Service, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Orangeburg and Wedgefield.
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Situated on Lake Marion, Santee State Park is most notable for its catfishing, and also offers campgrounds, bike and hiking trails, and the Village Round, a community building with enclosed grilling area. Ten rondette cabins on piers overlooking the lake are available for family indoor stays.
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Santee Cajun Guide Service offers guided catfishing charters on the Santee Cooper Lakes with Captains Barb and Nathan Witherell. Captain Barb is the only full time independent female guide on the lakes.
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510 Ragtime Trail, Santee, SC 29142
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Santee Cooper Fishing Guide Capt Bill Saltzman offers a variety of chartered fishing tours on the Santee Cooper Lakes. Kids under 15 fish for free with an adult, and the company offers military discounts.
18.3 Miles
The Edisto Memorial Gardens is a combination of history with natural and man-made beauty. Currently the gardens display some 4,800 rose plants representing at least 120 labeled varieties, some of which are past winners from All America Rose Selections.
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Established in 1984, the Orangeburg Arts Center hosts a wide array of art and cultural exhibits and events throughout the year. The Center focuses on arts education, and offers classes and workshops.
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A visit to Poinsett State Park can include camping, hiking and biking, along with a fishing pond and a 10-acre lake and the ruins of a historic grist mill. Park trails connect to the Palmetto Trail through the Manchester State Forest.
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Featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, the Country Club of Orangeburg offers a wide variety of amenities for members and guests. The club has tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a full-service restaurant, and hosts weddings and special events.
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Outfitted with campgrounds, ballfields and picnic areas, Colleton State Park is known as a canoe destination, with access to the Edisto River via the Edisto River canoe and kayak trail.
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A dirt racing track and facility, the Sumter Speedway has been in operation for over 30 years. The track hosts several different classes of vehicle races, as well as demolition derbies and similar events.
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At Second Mill Pond, visitors can take in a scenic view of a lagoon environment and the mansions that surround the pond. Visitors can fish at the pond from Liberty Street.