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South Carolina Solar Eclipse 2017: Where To Watch

Check out where to watch the total solar eclipse in South Carolina on Aug. 21.

South Carolina is home to several spots perfect for posting up to watch the solar eclipse. Let a saxophone serenade you at Doko Meadows, be the first to try an eclipse-inspired beer at Old Mill Brewpub or rock out at Music Farm in downtown Columbia.

Here are three spots across the state that are perfect for watching the 2017 total solar eclipse:


#1 Jazz in the Park at Doko Meadows - Sway to the sound of soothing jazz as the moon completely blocks the sun from view for several minutes. Jazz in the Park is a free, family-friendly event with a lineup of stellar local swing bands, like Don and Sara and The Blythewood Jazz Orchestra. No registration is required. You can view a map of Doko Meadows online and pick the perfect spot to set up shop.

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#2 Beer Release at Old Mill Brewpub - If you're looking for a laid- back eclipse experience in the low country, head over to Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington. This local watering hole has scheduled the release of a new barrel-aged beer for the darkest night of the year. Order a pint of this highly anticipated ale and catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse on the pub's back deck.

#3 EclipseFest at Music Farm Columbia - Enhance your eclipse- viewing experience with a rock 'n' roll soundtrack. Make the trek to Music Farm in downtown Columbia for a full-fledged outdoor music festival, featuring all your favorite tribute bands. Tickets for EclipseFest are a cool $10.

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Regardless of where in South Carolina you choose to watch this natural phenomenon, how you watch it is equally as important.

Take care of your eyeballs with these awesome ISO- and CE-certified NASA-Approved Solar Eclipse glasses. For readers unfamiliar with ophthalmology and its wonderful jargon, these specs are super safe. Top notch, folks, so grab a pair before they're gone.

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