Dillon
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Dillon
Locals say Pee Dee
Where the Pee Dee flows through tobacco towns and open skies
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Welcome to the Pee Dee, where the river runs slow and the chicken bog is always ready. Whether you're here for the peanut festival or just passing through, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Settle in and make yourself at home.
Clubs for Dillon
No clubs for Dillon yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Dillon. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Dillon. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- South of the Border Iconic roadside attraction on I-95 with a giant sombrero tower.
- Little Pee Dee State Park State park with camping, fishing, and hiking trails.
- Pee Dee River Central waterway for fishing, boating, and scenic views.
- Marion County Courthouse 19th-century courthouse in the heart of Marion.
- Dillon County Courthouse Early 20th-century courthouse in Dillon.
- Latta Historic District Antebellum and Victorian homes in Latta.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Pee Dee
- Outdoors Camping at Little Pee Dee State Park
- With kids South of the Border
- With kids Little Pee Dee State Park
- Evenings Small-town taverns
- Evenings Live country music
- Locals love Farm stands
- Locals love Fishing camps
Through the year
- South Carolina Peanut Festival September Celebrates the region's peanut harvest with parades, music, and food.
- Marion County Watermelon Festival July A summer celebration with watermelon eating contests and live music.
- Marion County Fair October County fair with rides, livestock shows, and local vendors.
- Mullins Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Mullins with floats and Santa.
- Latta Harvest Festival October Fall festival with crafts, food, and family activities.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for being outside, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Pee Dee”
- The local name for the region, from the Pee Dee River.
- “bog”
- Short for chicken bog, a local rice and chicken dish.
Getaways
- Myrtle Beach A day trip for the beach, boardwalk, and family attractions.
- Florence Shopping, dining, and the Florence Civic Center.
- Cheraw Historic downtown and the Cheraw State Park.
- Lumberton Big-box shopping and the Lumber River.
Local flavour
Rooting for Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Braves
Eat and drink
- Chicken bog A rice dish with chicken and sausage, a Pee Dee staple
- South Carolina vinegar-based barbecue Pulled pork with a tangy vinegar and pepper sauce
- Boiled peanuts A Southern roadside snack
Where people go
- Tobacco warehouses Historic auction houses and curing barns that dot the small towns
- Small-town diners Family-owned eateries serving plate lunches and sweet tea
- Pee Dee River A slow, dark river ideal for fishing and reflection
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Nearby
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Marion and Dillon counties, SC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.