10 days in The Midlands Region of South Carolina Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Aiken County Historical Museum and then take a peaceful walk through Hitchcock Woods. On the 12th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Cyndi's Sweet Shoppe, don't miss a visit to Aiken Center for the Arts, then admire the majestic nature at Aiken State Park, and finally admire the natural beauty at Hopelands Gardens.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Aiken trip itinerary planner.

Madrid, Spain to Aiken is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Madrid in May; daily highs in Aiken reach 32°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Columbia.

Go for a jaunt from Columbia to Hopkins to see Congaree National Park about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, stroll around Saluda Shoals Park, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Cocky Statue, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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You can drive from Aiken to Columbia in an hour. In May in Columbia, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Rock Hill.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): look for gifts at PuckerButt Pepper Company, walk around Ebenezer Park, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Glencairn Gardens.

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Getting from Columbia to Rock Hill by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Columbia in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Rock Hill, with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Dillon.

On the 18th (Thu), see the interesting displays at South Carolina Tobacco Museum, then admire the majestic nature at Little Pee Dee State Park, and then make a trip to South of the Border.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Rock Hill to Dillon. In May, daytime highs in Dillon are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sumter.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): make a trip to Battle of Dingle's Mill Historical Site, then don't miss a visit to Thomas Sumter Memorial Park, then explore the world behind art at Sumter Gallery of Art, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Swan Lake Iris Gardens.

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Traveling by car from Dillon to Sumter takes 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.