Palmetto Air Plantation
Low-Country, Peaceful Living In the Middle of it All.
Manning, South Carolina
Matchless for Beauty and Hospitality
Manning is convenient to Interstate 95 in the popular Santee-Cooper region. Manning’s beauty is highlighted along the streets lined with oaks and antebellum homes. East of Manning is Ox Swamp, where General Francis Marion became known as the Swamp Fox during the Revolutionary War. An artist’s concept of Francis Marion’s encounters with the British in 1780-81 in the county are depicted on murals in Manning and also in nearby Summerton and Turbeville. For those who enjoy nature, Pocotaligo Park just north of Manning provides a boardwalk through 40 acres of swamp. Nearby Lake Marion is known for its landlocked striped bass and Manning celebrates this famous fish at the annual Striped Bass Festival.
Mccabe's Barbecue
Let’s face it, when you come to South Carolina, you look for the food. Southern Cuisine like no other has been born and perfected here in our great State and Mccabe’s right here in Manning knows how to do it right. With succulent barbecue, southern style hash and rice, hush puppies, and true fresh greens, this should definitely be on you list of places to try here in town.
Address: 480 N Brooks St, Manning, SC 29102
Phone: (803) 435-2833
Hours: Open Thursday and Saturday 10am-3pm and Friday 10am-4pm
Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant
When it comes to great Mexican Cuisine and Drinks, Mariachi’s is a wonderful restaurant and has a great atmosphere! Great food, fun night life, all while keeping that small-town feel!
Address: 2167 A M Nash Rd, Manning, SC 29102
Phone: (803) 505-6552
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Calla Lily Café
Featuring Murray’s Donuts, Island coffee with Cappucinos, Lattes, Frappes, and LOTS of different sandwiches, salads, homemade goodies, etc!
Address: 14 N Brooks Street Manning, South Carolina 29102
Phone: (803) 696-4122
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
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Manning has a wide variety of restaurants available from the small home-style shops above to many chain restaurants as well.
Lunch Cafe, Bakery, Tea Room and Gift Shop. Located in former Brailford’s Grocery (a historic building ). They serve lunch Monday through Saturday, and also take orders for their secret recipe cakes and sweet rolls. Home decor, accent furniture, and art too. Their “back room” is available for rental for special lunch & tea parties. Peaceful, Southern ambiance with a European flair.
Address: 5 West Boyce Street, Manning, SC, Manning, SC 29102
Phone: (803) 433-7272
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am – 5:30pm
Cissy’s is a gift shop in downtown Manning featuring women’s apparel & accessories, baby clothes, and gifts. They even have fashion shows with vendors!
Address: 9 South Mill Street Manning, South Carolina 29102
Phone: (803) 433-1918
Hours: Tues-Fri 10:30am – 5:30pm, Sat 10:30am – 3:30pm
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Donna’s House is a small local gift store carrying a wide variety of things “from southern-fried to fine candles.”
Address: 29 West Rigby Street, Manning, SC 29102
Phone: (803) 433-4438
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm
A unique baby boutique and wedding gift shop. They carry John Wind Jewelry, Spartina Purses, and other lines. Wedding and baby gift registries are available. In their baby boutique they cater to all baby needs up to 24 months. They also carry Kalencom diaper bags and accessories. They also carry gourmet foods and have gifts available for everyone, including the most hard to please. They also carry several different types of candles including Soy Basics, an all natural alternative. They also carry Guy Harvey for everyone in the family.
Address: 213 East Boyce Street Manning, South Carolina 29102
Phone: (803) 433-4696
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm
As much as we here at Palmetto Air Plantation absolutely love supporting local businesses first and foremost in our community, there are those times when you just need to make a quick run to get all you need in one stop. To that end, Manning does have its very own Super Walmart within 10 minutes of the Plantation for your convenience.
Address: 2010 Paxville Hwy Manning, SC 29102
Phone: (803) 435-4323
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-11pm
Pocotaligo Conservatory Area Park
A 1,296-foot boardwalk leads far from the highway into the Pocotaligo Swamp, where wildlife is abundant. Birding is also enjoyed here. Enjoy cypress trees draped with Spanish Moss in this quiet natural area. Boardwalk is handicapped accessible.
Admission: Free
Address: US 301 Manning,SC 29102
Palmetto Air Plantation Exclusive
Community Center & Ponds
Our community center is a charming. open-air building with stainless steel cooking facilities, a large ratio, and a Bose quality sound system. Seated right between our ponds and our runway, it is a wonderful place to gather with friends and neighbors, watch planes come and go, enjoy the cool afternoon breeze, have a picnic, and go fishing.
Golf!
Ok, so here’s the deal. It is a well kept secret that Manning, SC is a wonderful place to live for golfers as it has access to tons of golf clubs in-town, in the local area, and regionally. But don’t take our word for it, check out these courses and if you still aren’t satisfied, check out our Local Area and Surrounding Areas pages for even more places to play! Did we mention that if you purchase a lot in 2013, you will get a free One Year Club Membership to Shannon Greens Golf Club right here in Manning? Oh yes, it’s true. Give us a call today to find out more about discovering your home here in Manning!
Shannon Greens Golf Club
18 Holes over 6,488 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
Wyboo Golf Club
18 Holes (Public)
Royal Oaks Golf Club – Closed For Renovation Until Fall 2014
18 Holes over 7,074 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
Foxboro Golf Club
18 Holes over 6,819 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
Weldon Auditorium has been creating memories in Clarendon County since 1954. Formerly known as the old Manning High School Auditorium, its stage has served as home to graduations, beauty pageants, talent shows, band concerts, school assemblies and community events for generations of Clarendon County citizens.
- Completely ADA Accessible (including stage)
- Acoustically Precise Auditorium
- State of the Art Lighting
- Theater-Size Movie Screen
- Refreshment Center
- Suzuki Grand Piano
- On-Site Ticketing and Information
