Another blockbuster summer is just ahead in the Palmetto State. Here are some great beautiful places to add to your excitement. Get out and explore South Carolina and include these 15 stunning places on your list.

1. Lake Jocassee in the beautiful Upstate

This 7,500 acre man-made reservoir offers some of the most spectacular sights in the state, including...

2. Waterfalls like this one at Lake Jocassee

You can only access it by boat. Cool, right?

3. Botany Bay on Edisto Island

The Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management area includes this beautiful beach. It also includes 21 registered historic sites.

4. Botany Bay Road

Even the road to Botany Bay, appropriately named "Botany Bay Road," is worthy of exploration all on its own. You'll find both on Edisto Island.

5. Charleston, SC

The Holy City is among the most beautiful places in all of South Carolina. Plan a day trip and explore all the city has to offer.

6. Campbell's Covered Bridge near Gowensville, SC

This historic bridge just may be the last remaining covered bridge in the state. She's definitely worth a day trip you won't forget.

7. Atalaya Castle in Georgetown County

Visit the "winter residence" of the wealthy Huntingtons who built it from 1931-1933.

8. Old Sheldon Church ruins in Yemassee, SC

Old Sheldon Church Road and Old Sheldon Church are a moving experience. You may feel particularly uplifted from taking it all in.

9. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Columbia

This inspirational masterpiece can be found inside the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Columbia. Go have a quiet peek and see for yourself.

10. Downtown Greenville

A blend of modern and eclectic with a huge scoop of beautiful, downtown Greenville, South Carolina is a treasure in the Upstate.

11. Hunting Island Light

Actually, all of Hunting Island is beautiful. Hunting Island State Park is the #1 visited State Park in South Carolina. But you'd never know it because it never feels crowded.

12. Table Rock at Table Rock State Park

Table Rock's majestic stature towering over Upstate South Carolina make it an awe-inspiring trip. Have you experienced Table Rock yet?

13. The VIEW from Table Rock.

After making the trek to the top of Table Rock you get this amazing view. Whoa.

14. Old Town Rock Hill

Visit vibrant and lively Old Town Rock Hill, South Carolina. There are always plenty of family-friendly events happening in Old Town.

15. Aiken's Horse Country

A drive through the countryside in Aiken County can yield many great photos like this one. Beautiful.

The beautiful spring and impending summer mean multiple opportunities to get out and explore. Have you seen many of these places in South Carolina yet? Would you like to suggest other beautiful places to explore? Feel free to add comments or photos over on Facebook.