FLORENCE. Timmonsville is centrally located and is close in proximity to two of South Carolina's most prominent cities, Florence and Myrtle Beach. Florence boasts a population of 125,0761 (2000 Census) and is home to the Pee Dee Pride, minor league hockey team, quaint bed and breakfasts, Magnolia Mall, as well as other national retailers and restaurants. Florence Regional Airport is only a stone's throw from Timmonsville and is easilly accessible. Surround yourself with Palmetto trees and genuine southern hospitality! For additional information on Florence, follow these links:

http://www.sciway.net/cnty/florence.html
http://www.cityofflorence.com/

MYRTLE BEACH. The Timmonsville Airport is located just one hour away from Myrtle Beach and two hours away from the Smokey Mountains. Surrounded on the north and west by the Intracoastal Waterway, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south by Winyah Bay, the Grand Strand is an island with 60 miles of oceanfront. The Grand Strand is so-named for good reasons. The Strand accommodates vacationers of all types, offering various activities that include sea-shelling, swimming, sunbathing, parasailing, fishing, boating and more.

Offering something for everyone, Myrtle Beach has become one of the nation's most highly regarded centers for live entertainment. They range from such venues as Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, The Alabama Theatre, the notable House of Blues to the Grand Strand's own Long Bay Symphony Orchestra. 

http://www.myrtlebeach.com
http://www.myrtlebeachinfo.com/

SMOKEY MOUNTAINS. The Smokey Mountains are a feast of living color year round. From the mountain heights, some of the area’s rivers plunge hundreds of feet into majestic waterfalls settling into scenic lakes. State parks offer mountain-vistas, nature trails, fishing and of activities for the outdoorsman.