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Kayaking/Canoeing

Experience America's Revolutionary waterways by kayak or canoe, surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

States of Interest:
Andrew Jackson State Park
South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Andrew Jackson State Park
Lancaster, SC

Paddle around the 18-acre lake in your canoe or kayak. Observe the many migratory birds and other wildlife that use the lake.

Huyler's Landing Trail Head
New Jersey
Kayaking/Canoeing
Huyler's Landing
Alpine, NJ

Canoe and Kayak along the scenic Hudson River by launching your watercraft from Bloomer's Beach, located at the north end of Englewood Picnic Area and at the beach along the north end of the Alpine...

Dorchester
South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Fort Dorchester
Summerville, SC

The Ashley River Blue Trail is one of the best-kept secrets for paddling and wildlife watching. Explore the historic Ashley River, which runs more than 30 miles from its headwaters in the Great...

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South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Francis Marion National Forest
Huger, SC

Deep in the Francis Marion National Forest, near the town of Awendaw, lies Awendaw Creek Canoe, a peaceful, scenic place for launching small boats onto Awendaw Creek.

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South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Goodale State Park
Camden, SC

Explore the 1.5 mile, round trip waterway around Goodale State Park, sure to please those who love wilderness canoe trips and kayaking in South Carolina.

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South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
McClellanville, SC

Located in the southern Santee Delta region, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is home to the remote, final remnants of a colonial-era rice plantation. Guided paddling tours of the area are...

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Andrew Jackson State Park
Kayaking/Canoeing
Andrew Jackson State Park
Andrew Jackson State Park
Lancaster, SC
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Huyler's Landing Trail Head
Kayaking/Canoeing
Huyler's Landing
Huyler's Landing
Alpine, NJ
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Dorchester
Kayaking/Canoeing
Fort Dorchester
Summerville, SC
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  • pet_friendly
Image of Cypress trees in a swamp
Kayaking/Canoeing
Francis Marion National Forest
Huger, SC
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  • restrooms
  • pet_friendly
Image of a swampy lake surrounded by trees at sunset
Kayaking/Canoeing
Goodale State Park
Camden, SC
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  • pet_friendly
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Kayaking/Canoeing
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
McClellanville, SC
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  • restrooms
  • pet_friendly
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Kayaking/Canoeing
Kings Mountain State Park
Blacksburg, SC
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  • wheelchair_accessible
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  • pet_friendly
  • wifi
Image of white spider lilies growing on the rocky shoals of Catawba River
Kayaking/Canoeing
Landsdown Canal State Park
Landsford Canal State Park
Catawba, SC
Image of a peacock sitting on a tree branch in front of a stately home
Kayaking/Canoeing
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Charleston, SC
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  • accessible_parking
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • restrooms
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Kayaking/Canoeing
Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner, SC
An image of Musgrove Mill Battlefield
Kayaking/Canoeing
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
Clinton, SC
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  • wheelchair_accessible
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  • pet_friendly
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Kayaking/Canoeing
Wadboo Bridge
Moncks Corner, SC
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Exploring History

We invite you to visit the preserved locations along the Liberty Trail and to immerse yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.
Historic Site |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Boston, MA (MA-28)
Boston, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Dey Mansion with overcast sky
State/County Park | Historic House
Dey Mansion
Wayne, NJ

The Dey Mansion, built around 1770, served as General George Washington’s headquarters in 1780 during a pivotal time in the American Revolution. As one of his surviving field headquarters, it offers a lasting connection to the strategic decisions, military challenges, and historic events that shaped the fight for independence.

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Park | Historic Site
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Gaffney, SC
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal...
Battlefield | Historic Site
Siege of Charleston
Charleston, SC

As part of their Southern Campaign, the British set their sights on taking the vital port of Charleston.

Historic Site |
Lafayette Tour Marker, West Point, New York (NY-73)
West Point, NY
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
Historic Site |
Lafayette Tour Marker, Warrenton, Georgia (GA-76)
Warrenton, GA
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
Historic Site |
Lafayette Tour Marker, Canandaigua, New York
Canandaigua, NY
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
Proprietary House
Historic Site |
Royal Governor's Mansion
Perth Amboy, NJ

The Royal Governor's Mansion of New Jersey is the only remaining proprietary governor's mansion of the original Thirteen Colonies still standing today. Built in the 1760s, it served as the residence gubernatorial residence of William Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's Loyalist son.

Historic Site |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Southborough, MA (MA-20)
Southborough, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Historic Site | Historic House
Kershaw-Cornwallis House
Camden, SC

After the Siege of Charleston in 1780, the British established a headquarters at the Kershaw/Cornwallis House. Today the house and grounds are open to tours.

Huyler's Landing Trail Head
Battlefield
Huyler's Landing
Alpine, NJ

Along the banks of the Hudson, one can walk in the steps of Cornwallis' army, which landed at this spot to chase the Continental Army through New Jersey.

The Old Belfry tower, situated on Old Belfry Hill in Lexington, Massachusetts
Historic Site | Historic House
Old Belfry Tower
Lexington, MA

The sound of liberty rang from this bell in the early morning of April 19, 1775, to call forth the Lexington militia. Today, a reconstructed belfry stands as a reminder of the militia's bravery and determination at the Battle of Lexington and Concord.