For more 150 years, Aiken has built the reputation as a premier destination for sports of all kinds, including baseball, softball, tennis, and equestrian events.

• Citizens Park houses a championship soccer field
• O. Weeks Center has two gyms
• Weeks Tennis Center features 13 hard courts and 10 clay courts
• Bruce’s Field at Aiken Horse Park has five all-weather rings and two schooling areas
• USC Aiken Convocation Center is a multipurpose indoor arena
• Generations Park is a 120-acre complex for running

City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism, visitaikensc.com.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Anderson can meet any athletic need. The area is home to Lake Hartwell, a 56,000-acre championship fishery with 962 miles of shoreline.

• Green Pond Landing and Event Center sits on the shores of Lake Hartwell and was built for hosting large fishing tournaments
• Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center has three soccer fields, 18-hole disc golf course, eight tennis courts, eight pickle ball courts, and seven baseball/softball fields
• Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a 3000-seat indoor show arena
• Leda Poore Park offers six tennis courts, one softball field, one baseball field, one soccer field, and a multipurpose field
• Belton Tennis Association includes six hard courts

The Civic Center of Anderson hosts wrestling, arena football, cheerleading, volleyball, and many other indoor sports.

Visit Anderson, visitanderson.com.

Camden is situated in the heart of South Carolina, not far from Columbia. Many of the city’s hotel rooms are within walking distance of the sports venues.

• The Camden Training Center boasts 500 acres for equestrian use
• Springdale Race Course hosts equestrian events as well as track and field
• Carolina Motorsports Park has a 2.3-mile road course, kart track, and kart oval track
• Tennis Center of Camden offers 12 courts
• Camden Pickleball Place features 12 courts
• Larry Doby Complex includes four lighted softball fields, seven soccer fields, and four t-ball fields

City of Camden, classicallycarolina.com.

The cities that comprise Cayce West Columbia are located just west of the Congaree River in Lexington County.

• Tri-City Leisure Center offers a gym and athletic facilities
• Reeves Community Park hosts tennis
• Lake Murray is popular for fishing

Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, visitcaycewestcolumbia.com.

The appeal of Charleston is a compilation of many features, including restaurants, shopping, history, beaches, and outdoor recreation. Combined with its historic attractions and sports venues, the city continues to receive national accolades.

• Credit One Stadium and LTP-Daniel Island Tennis Center includes an 11,000-seat stadium and 17 tennis courts
• North Charleston Aquatic Center houses a 50-meter by 10-lane competition pool
• North Charleston Athletic Center houses three basketball courts and three volleyball courts
• Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park is a 5500-seat ballpark
• Carolina Ice Palace is a two-rink facility

North Charleston Coliseum and the adjacent Charleston Area Convention Center and Performing Arts Center Complex offer plenty of space for many sports, including gymnastics, cheer and dance, basketball, hockey, and more.

Charleston Area CVB, charlestonsports.org.

Clemson is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western South Carolina.

• Central Clemson Recreation Center is a multipurpose indoor facility
• The city’s parks and recreation department also offer nine tennis courts, three softball fields, four baseball fields, and two soccer fields

Visit Clemson, visitclemson.com.

Columbia plays host to sports and competitions for all ages and skill levels from all over who benefit from the region’s year-round temperate climate, diverse array of both indoor and outdoor venues, affordability, and accessibility.

• Segra Park is a multipurpose facility home to the minor league baseball team
• The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park include six soccer/lacrosse/multipurpose fields and six clay and four hard surface tennis courts
• Founders Park is a baseball park with a capacity of 8242
• Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center at Otarre Pointe features 30 lighted courts
• Gibson Road Soccer Complex hosts soccer, volleyball, baseball, tennis, and basketball

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is the state’s only downtown convention center and offers 142,500 square feet of space.

Experience Columbia SC, ExperienceColumbiaSC.com.

In the northwest corner of the state is Easley. It’s located just 10 minutes off Interstate 85, making traveling to and from easy.

• JB “Red” Owens Sports Complex has three gyms, five multipurpose fields for soccer, football and lacrosse, three baseball fields, and five softball/baseball fields
• Pope Field includes two youth baseball/softball fields, six tennis courts, and one football/soccer/lacrosse field

Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, easleychamber.net.

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Florence is home to top-notch venues and a convenient location at the intersection of I-20 and I-95, halfway between New York and Miami.

• Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center boasts 24 asphalt courts, six hydro-grid clay courts, and a 5000-square-foot activity center
• Florence Soccer Complex has 14 soccer fields, eight regulation-size fields, two lighted championship-style fields, and four regulation practice fields
• Pearl Moore Basketball Center features three full-size courts
• Freedom Florence Recreation Complex includes nine lighted baseball/softball fields

Florence Center was recently expanded and offers 75,000 square feet of multipurpose space.

Visit Florence, playflorence.com.

Situated on the Atlantic Coast is Georgetown County. The area is made up of numerous cities and towns.

• The county is home to 20 community parks, 13 regional parks, 15.2 miles of cycling paths, 51 baseball and softball fields, 14 multi-purpose fields, five regional recreation centers, and 31 tennis courts

Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, visitgeorge.com.

Greenville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and boasts world-class facilities such as the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The city hosts dozens of events, including basketball, fishing, karate, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse championships.

• Bon Secours Wellness Arena is a 15,000-seat multipurpose arena with 285,000 square feet of space
• Fluor Field at the West End is a 7400-seat ballpark modeled after Fenway Park

The Greenville Convention Center sits just minutes from downtown and boasts 280,000 square feet of space.

Visit Greenville, visitgreenvillesc.com.

Perfectly situated in upstate South Carolina, Greenwood offers a beautiful lake and championship golf courses, along with many other venues that provide a perfect setting for a sporting event.

• Lake Greenwood covers over 11,000 acres and 212 miles of shoreline
• Jeff May Recreation, Wellness and Sports Complex is a 25-acre multi-sport venue with a baseball stadium, softball stadium, soccer field, intramural field, and 12 tennis courts
• Lander University offers an arena, multipurpose facility, and equestrian complex

Discover Greenwood, DiscoverGreenwood.com.

Hartsville is a unique destination because it’s a small area of less than six square miles, but it offers everything needed for hosting a top event.

• Byerly Park Sports Complex features eight baseball/softball fields, six tennis courts, 400-meter track, two football fields, two soccer fields, and outdoor basketball court

Hartsville Tourism Department, visithartsvillesc.com.

Hilton Head Island is an ideal location for golf, tennis, pickleball, marathons, and water-based activities.

• The area offers 23 golf courses, 300-plus tennis courts, and more than 60 miles of bike trails

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Hiltonheadisland.org.

Lake Murray offers 650 miles of shoreline and covers a four-county area with 15 private marines and 14 public access points.

• Dreher Island State Park spans three islands, 348 acres, and provides access to 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline

Capital City/Lake Murray Country RTB, LakeMurrayCountry.com.

Myrtle Beach offers a range of sporting facilities, from basketball and baseball to track and field and volleyball.

• John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center boasts 100,000 square feet of flexible indoor space and 16 volleyball and 18 basketball courts
• Grand Park Athletic Complex includes nine lighted turf fields
• Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium/Ashley Booth Field offers an NCAA-certified track and two turf fields
• Ned Donkle Field Complex has seven natural grass baseball/softball fields

The Myrtle Beach Convention Center features 100,000 square feet of column-free space that can be divided into three sections.

Myrtle Beach Area CVB, visitmyrtlebeach.com.

North Myrtle Beach is a destination equipped with up-to-date and high-scale facilities for hosting sports. Aside from its amazing facilities, the city offers numerous attractions.

• North Myrtle Beach Parks and Sports Complex features four youth baseball/collegiate softball fields, two high school/collegiate baseball fields, and eight soccer/lacrosse fields
• Central Park has three youth baseball/softball fields
• NASH Soccer Field hosts soccer and lacrosse
• Brian Floyd Community Center includes two basketball courts

Destination North Myrtle Beach, ExploreNorthMyrtleBeach.com.

Oconee’s back country mountainous roads are great for cycling events. The area also offers three major lakes, two of which are popular for fishing tournaments.

• Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell both host fishing tournaments
• Chau Ram County Park has a disc golf course

Visit Oconee SC, VisitOconeeSC.com.

Spartanburg is located at the crossroads of two interstates. The area boasts facilities like Tyger River Park and Upward Star Center.

• Tyger River Park offers baseball and softball fields
• Upward Star Center is a 120,000-square-foot indoor facility with two regulation-size artificial soccer fields and up to four grass multipurpose fields
• Milliken Cross Country Facility hosts cross country

Spartanburg CVB, VisitSpartanburg.com.

Sumter is centrally located between the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also offers easy access to four interstate highways.

• Patriot Park Sportsplex has four baseball/softball fields and six soccer fields
• Palmetto Tennis Center boasts 24 lighted hard courts and four pickleball courts with eight red engineered clay courts under construction
• City of Sumter Aquatic Center has a six-lane pool and diving blocks
• Bobby Richardson Baseball Complex features six fields
• Dillon Park hosts baseball, soccer, football, and disc golf
• Sumter County Civic Center hosts a variety of indoor sports

Sumter CVB, sumtersc.gov.

Union County is located between Charlotte, Greenville, and Columbia, and it’s made for outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, nearly 62,000 acres of the county has been reserved as part of Sumter National Forest.

• John D. Long Lake is a top spot for fishing
• Foster Park has tennis courts

Experience Union County, experienceunioncounty.com.

York County is known as a premier youth sports destination. From the first Olympic-caliber BMX course on the east coast, to a wake-boarding aquatic center and now a state-of-the art multi-use indoor center, there’s a venue here for any sport.

• Rock Hill Sports & Event Center is a multipurpose facility offering 170,000 square feet of total space
• Winthrop Farm Cross Country Course offers multiple distances
• Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track is the first Olympic-caliber BMX training facility opened to the public on the East Coast.

Visit York County, VisitYorkCounty.com.