Lovin' Lake Murray
Lake Murray Tour
By Capital City Lake Murray Country
06/03/2010
Historic Columbia house tours and Lake Murray tour boats make for a fun group trip to Lake Murray, South Carolina. Outdoor recreation at Saluda Shoals and Dreher Island Park also make for fun hiking trails and great fishing spots. Neighborhood restaurants and cafes provide many refreshments for travel groups.
Contact Information:
t: view phone 803-781-5940 ext. 1
e: view email Amanda@lakemurraycountry.com
w: view URL http://www.lakemurraycountry.com
Trip Highlights:
- Historic Columbia house tours
- Lake Murray dinner cruise
- Purple Martin Phenomenon
- Carter & Holmes Orchids
- Outdoor recreation at Saluda Shoals or Dreher Island Park
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 3
DAY 1:
Enjoy a unique breakfast setting at the Robert Mills Historic House and Park. Afterwards tour with the Historic Columbia Foundation through the Hampton-Preston Mansion, Mann-Simons Cottage, Seibels House & Garden, and the Woodrow Wilson Family Home. For lunch, savor the flavors at one of our neighborhood restaurants or cafes…DiPrato’s is a local favorite, especially the pimento cheese! On our way back to the hotel to relax and freshen up, spend a little time shopping at the local shops on Devine Street and at the SC State
Farmer’s Market. For the evening, you will never forget his fascinating and completely unique experience, the Purple Martin Phenomenon. Lake Murray is
the largest roost in North America for these little birds! Take it all in as you tour Lake Murray aboard one of our tour boats, The Southern Patriot or The Spirit of Lake Murray, where dinner will be catered.
DAY 2:
After breakfast, get ready for another captivating experience as you tour
Carter & Holmes Orchids. They are the premier source for outstanding orchids all over the U.S. You can even take one home! Continue on to downtown Newberry, which has antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and retail stores. After lunch, tour the 129-year-old Newberry Opera House and be entertained at a matinee performance! For dinner, sit back and relax to the sounds of local live music at
Spinner’s Resort or one of our other favorite “Lake”al restaurants, all while taking in the gorgeous views of Lake Murray.
DAY 3:
Take it easy for the day and soak in some sun along the water. We’re going to unwind from our other adventures and do some picnicking. Enjoy the day river-side at Saluda Shoals Park where there are walking trails, picnic areas and exceptional educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. Or spend the day at Dreher Island State Park. In addition to woodsy hiking trails and lots of places to fish from shore, Dreher Island offers picnic areas, campsites and lakeside villas. You’ll Love Lake Murray – Come Visit!






