The best things to do in Darlington

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Traces Golf Club & Shankers Grille

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Traces Golf Club & Shankers Grille packs 27 beautiful holes plus a solid driving range, perfect for chasing birdies or sneaking in stress…

4322 Southborough Rd (Florence)

“Traces Golf Club & Shankers Grille packs 27 beautiful holes plus a solid driving range, perfect for chasing birdies or sneaking in stress relief. Voted Best Course in the Pee Dee, it brings a relaxed vibe and an easy post-round bite at Shankers, which is the midweek reset you deserve.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Locked Inn Escape Rooms

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Round up your smartest friends this week, then prove it inside Locked Inn Escape Rooms, South Carolina’s first escape room experience,…

214-A Dozier Blvd (Florence)

“Round up your smartest friends this week, then prove it inside Locked Inn Escape Rooms, South Carolina’s first escape room experience, where you get 60 minutes to unravel creepy-cool mysteries across four themed adventures like The Winchester, House On Hill Road, Carnival of Wonders, and Deadland’s Corner Store.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 25, 2026

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Florence Center

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Florence Center keeps the calendar stacked with concerts, expos, and hometown moments, and this week it’s literally cooler inside with…

3300 W Radio Dr (Florence)

“Florence Center keeps the calendar stacked with concerts, expos, and hometown moments, and this week it’s literally cooler inside with Summer Ice Skating on August 14 and 15. Grab your crew, glide a little, then keep an eye on the lineup for Pee Dee Outdoor Classic and Power Comicon.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Tilt Studio

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Indoors amusement park featuring a bowling alley and miniature golf course, plus laser tag.

2701 David H McLeod Blvd, Box E Spc 1100 (Florence)

“Indoors amusement park featuring a bowling alley and miniature golf course, plus laser tag.”

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Glass Slipper Solutions

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Glass Slipper Solutions sends beloved princesses, superheroes, and mascots straight to your kid’s party for storytime, mini makeovers or…

1208 Gregg Ave (Florence)

“Glass Slipper Solutions sends beloved princesses, superheroes, and mascots straight to your kid’s party for storytime, mini makeovers or face paint, superhero training, dancing, and photos, complete with sweet parting gifts and even a little coronation moment.”

From the Florence newsletter, September 15, 2026

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