You’ll like going through Flight Schools in South Carolina if you enjoy beaches and mountains. You can see pine forests in some parts of this state. The average temperature in the state in January is 45 degrees. The average temperature here in July is 80 degrees.

Columbia is the largest city in the state. It is in the center of the state where the Saluda River and the Broad River merge into the Congaree River. You’ll find some things to do near the riverfront while you’re furthering your education here. The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is located on both sides of the Saluda River. The zoo is on one side of the river and the botanical garden is on the other. The zoo has over 350 species of animals from many different parts of the world. The botanical garden covers 70 acres. You’ll have a scenic view of the river from the walking trail at Riverfront Park.

Columbia was founded in the late 18th century. Some houses that were built in the early 1800s are open for tours. The Hampton-Preston Mansion was built in 1818 and the Robert Mills House was built in 1823. You can learn about the history of the state at the South Carolina State Museum. Two of the other museums in Columbia are the Military History Museum and the Columbia Museum of Art.

Charleston is the second largest city in the state. It is approximately 114 miles southeast of Columbia. You can see examples of architecture from the Old South here. Walking tours or carriage tours of the city’s historic districts will take you past many old buildings. You can also tour individual homes. The Heyward-Washington House was built in 1772 and the kitchen building on that property was built in the 1740s. The Joseph Manigault House was built in the 19th century. This house is furnished with early 19th century American and European pieces.

You can learn more about the area’s history at the Charleston Museum. This museum has been open to the public since 1824 and has an extensive collection of items that relate to South Carolina.

There are other interesting places to visit in Charleston. The South Carolina Aquarium is at the edge of the Charleston Harbor. It extends over the water and you’ll be able to see dolphins from the building’s decks. The Fountain Walk retail center is next to the aquarium. You can board boats here to take cruises of the harbor. More places for you to visit while you’re at school in Charleston are listed at http://www.charleston.com.

A two hour drive from Charleston will take you to Myrtle Beach. This town is part of the stretch of beaches known as the Grand Strand. Over 13 million people visited the Grand Strand in 2009. You’ll be able to swim, sunbathe and fish here. There are many golf courses in the area. Condos and cottage are available for weekend rentals.

Other attractions in this state are described at http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com.