11 days in Hendersonville & Pawleys Island Itinerary

Kids will enjoy Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm and Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. Explore Hendersonville's surroundings by going to Zipline (in Lake Lure), DuPont State Recreational Forest (in Cedar Mountain) and Pisgah Forest (Sliding Rock & Looking Glass Falls).

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Hendersonville trip itinerary planning tool.

Clemson to Hendersonville is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Clemson in July, things will get little chillier in Hendersonville: highs are around 84°F and lows about 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Pawleys Island.

Attractions like Huntington Beach State Park and Fishing Charters & Tours make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Litchfield Beach (in Litchfield Beach), Thompson Park (in Sullivan's Island) and Hopsewee Plantation (in Georgetown).

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Pawleys Island trip planner.

Drive from Hendersonville to Pawleys Island in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Hendersonville in July since evenings lows in Pawleys Island dip to 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel back home.