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    5 (And More) Things to Do In Sumter, SC

    Sumter is a cute town located an hour from the capital, Columbia. It’s one of the closest towns you can base yourself in when visiting Congaree National Park (aside from Columbia) and other cute South Carolina towns in the area. Here is our guide to Sumter, SC, based on my personal experience. This is a good spot for a day trip or even a spot to stay overnight.  More South Carolina Travel Inspiration: Things To Do in Sumter, SC  I believe that every town, city, and country has new things that you can do and experience whenever you visit. Here are some suggestions on things to do in Sumter, SC,…

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    Staying in downtown Sheboygan? Perfect, because everything is just a quick walk away from your accommodation. There are plenty of food and shopping options in downtown Sheboygan that you probably won’t have time to try them all. Here are the best downtown restaurants in Sheboygan in my opinion, as someone who has visited the area multiple times.  Sly’s Downtown Salooon: Bratwurst Galore in Sheboygan Cuisine Type: German, Bratwursts, Quick eats  Sheboygan is the Bratwurst Capital of the Midwest, so don’t leave town without having one of their world-famous brats. The best spot to get a brat is Sly’s Downtown Saloon. And yes, the restaurant has 3 Os in the name,…

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I'm Ruby. Originally from Manila, Philippines. My husband is Peter, and he's originally from Bratislava, Slovakia. Our little one is Alex, and he's a third-culture kid born in the US to immigrant parents. We aim to see the world one weekend and vacation day at a time so come along for the journey. You can read more About Us on our page.

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