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South of the Border, Hamer, SC

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South of the Border

Pull off I-95 for a sombrero-shaped observation tower, a giant Pedro statue, shops and a reptile exhibit.

3346 US-301 N · Hamer, SC

About South of the Border

South of the Border is a roadside stop at the junction of I-95 and US 301/501 in Hamer. It began in 1949 as a beer stand and grew into a sprawl of shops, restaurants, a motor inn and a campground. You can ride up the 200-foot tower with its sombrero-shaped deck, pose under the 104-foot Pedro statue, and visit Reptile Lagoon, an indoor exhibit with crocodilians and snakes. Entering the grounds is free, and individual attractions charge their own fees.

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  • #reptile exhibit
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