Lexington is a suburb in Columbia, SC, with a population of 24,208. This city was officially formed in January 1820 as Lexington Courthouse. It changed its name to Lexington in 1895. In the early stages, this city was a small village with just a courthouse, jail, tavern, blacksmith shop, two stores, and three dwellings. St. Stephen's Lutheran Church was constructed in 1831 as the first church in the town. A second courthouse and jail were built in 1838. Federal troops burned the town in 1865, but it continued on. Another fire-related tragedy hit the town in 1916, which destroyed almost all of the buildings in the business district.
Over a dozen buildings in Lexington are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Ballentine-Shealy House, a one-and-a-half-story log residence, dates back to the late 1700s to early 1800s. Bank of Western Carolina is one of the few buildings to survive the 1916 fire. Today, it has been transformed into a Thai restaurant named Bodhi Thai. The William Berly House is a two-story clapboard home with four square columns and a large porch. You can also see a former ice house on the property.
Go for a stroll at Dreher Shoals Dam Walk where you can enjoy a stunning view of Lake Murray and Columbia's skyline. The pathway is 1.7 miles long. Another beautiful place for a walk in Lexington is Virginia Hylton Park. You can walk along the trail for views of a creek and several waterfalls. There are pavilions and benches that allow you to have a picnic at the park. If you have kids, they can play at one of the playgrounds as well.
Experience Irish and Scottish culture at the Tartan Day Festival, which spans a period of several days in March or April. This Celtic festival takes place at Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce, SC.
Lexington County Peach Festival is one of the biggest annual events in the Southeast. It will be held at Gilbert Community Park on July 4.
Congaree Bluegrass Festival is an upcoming event in Cayce that takes place on the first Saturday of October. In addition to bluegrass music, the festival offers tours of the Cayce Historical Museum and youth-oriented activities.
Congaree National Park, located in Hopkins, SC, is home to the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. It spans over 26,692 acres. Hiking, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities at the national park. You can paddle along the 50-mile Congaree River Blue Trail.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park spreads across the Tennessee and North Carolina border. There are plenty of waterfalls, streams, and rivers in the park as well as an abundance of blooming wildflowers during any season of the year. A segment of the Appalachian Trail runs through this park.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park features the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his final resting place. You could also sit for a sermon in the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Sesquicentennial State Park, known as Sesqui to the locals, is in the Sandhills region. It features a 30-acre lake, picnicking spots, and several trails. Make sure to check out the two-story log house during your visit. It dates back to the 1700s and is the oldest standing building in Richland County.
Aiken State Park, featuring the Edisto River, is a great place for fishing and canoeing. You can also go hiking in the park. A 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail is one of the top attractions here.
If you love fishing, then you'll want to make time to visit Barnwell State Park. It's known for having an abundance of bass, bream, crappie, and catfish. There are three small lakes in the park.
The Site of the Surrender in Columbia serves as a reminder of Mayor T.J. Goodwyn surrendering Columbia to Gen. W.T. Sherman in 1865. It's a rock marker with a key piece of history engraved on it. The landmark was constructed in 1914.
As its name suggests, the World's Largest Fire Hydrant is an enormous fire hydrant in Columbia. It used to spray water at random angles, but the city disabled that function in 2012.
The African American History Monument in Columbia was the first monument of its kind on state grounds in the United States. It depicts Africans being brought to the U.S. as slaves only to overcome slavery and excel in various industries.
Dreher Island State Park has three boat ramps and offers showers and cell reception. You can bring pets with you as well. Mr. Z’s RV Park offers full RV hookups and your choice of daily, weekly or monthly rates. It's also close to Lake Murray. Barnyard RV Park, located in Lexington, has full RV hookups and also offers daily, weekly and monthly rates as well. The RV park allows pets and has cell reception and showers.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Lexington, SC, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Lexington?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Lexington from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Lexington?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.