Camden - South Carolina - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Enjoy the quaint beauty of South Carolina when you visit Camden, the oldest inland city in the state. Steeplechase racing is one of the top attractions in this city. The Carolina Cup is held in the spring and the Colonial Races are held in the fall. During the rest of the year there are various equine activities that attract tourists from all over.

History lovers can take a stroll through the reconstructed mansion that was the site of Lord Cornwallis's planning to defeat the Americans in the Revolutionary War. It is also the site of the last battle fought during the Civil War and the home of Mary Boykin Chestnut who wrote about the southern way of life. The famous Camden historic district lends itself to a stroll or a horse drawn carriage ride through the streets where you will see the spacious mansions and cottages that have been preserved to show the proud Camden heritage.

Why not join the locals in the club crawl at the Blues Festival? The cozy theater in the Fine Arts Center features live performances and there is also live entertainment in all the pubs and clubs of the city all within walking distance of each other. Even if the Blues Festival is not taking place when you visit, there is no shortage of night time entertainment.

Hotels, motels and inns abound in this historic city where you can choose to stay in a plantation mansion, a charming inn on spacious grounds or one filled with antiques. There is no lack of restaurants, cafés and eateries in this city, and you can look forward to a wide range of delicious cuisine to suit all tastes and budgets.