Camden, South Carolina is a progressive city that cherishes its roots and honors its rich military history. Camden is the state's oldest inland city. Its magnificent historic district is great for browsing antique stores, sipping on gourmet coffee, and dining, fine or casual.

Jefferson City has many historically and architecturally significant buildings, homes and churches. The domed capitol building rises above the Missouri River on a bluff. The renaissance revival style Governor's Mansion is also open for tours throughout the year.

Central location and fun atmosphere make the Lake of the Ozarks Missouri's premiere vacation and conference destination. The 54,000-acre lake has room for recreational boating, houseboating, and water sports, and the 1,150-mile shoreline is curvy with enough inlets and coves to provide quiet space for fishing and sightseeing cruises.

The Missouri River, the nation's longest river, flows 553 miles through Missouri and meets the Mississippi River in St. Louis. The river played an important role in Native American culture, the Lewis and Clark expedition and westward expansion.

Although Orangeburg remains a relatively small and undeveloped town, its parks and gardens draw visitors to this otherwise sleepy town. In fact, if you are a lover of gardens, Orangeburg is your sanctuary, with a popular annual rose festival.

Along the tree covered, brick walkways of downtown Sumter, you'll find small shops and eateries that feature brightly colored awnings. Here and there shops are off-set by beautiful fountains and colorful plantings. This inviting area begs you to stroll around a while.