With its beautiful beaches, historic plantations and finger-lickin’ good barbecue, it’s hard to resist the allure of the Palmetto State. We dare you not to fall in love with South Carolina after you check out these views.

Jones Gap State Park

Jones Gap State Park

Hickory Knob State Resort

Dreher Island State Recreation Area

Cheraw State Park

Boone Hall Plantation

Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

A slab of ribs, South Carolina-style

A slab of ribs, South Carolina-style

Pulled pork in South Carolina

The historic State House in South Carolina

Charleston Battery

Hilton Head Island
(All images: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism)