Roadside travelers passing by the North and South Carolina border near Dillon will find a roadside stop featuring an amusement park, restaurants, motels, and other amenities. Its hard to miss, especially with the dozens of billboards advertising this place off the highway.
South of the Border
Dillon, SC Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
South of the Border marquee at dusk and Pedro
Dillon, SC Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
South of the Border is open 24 hours a day. Pedro is the mascot that greets visitors throughout the complex. From the huge marquee straddling the road to the green Pedro smiling in the entranceway, Pedro makes his presence felt.
Below are more photos of South of the Border. Many thanks to Richard Weiss for update.
South of the Border tower Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Hot tamale Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Neon sombrero Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Motel marquee Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
South of the Border off the roadside Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
South of the Border off the roadside Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
South of the Border off the roadside with Pedro Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Pedro's Coffee Shop Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
The fireworks shop and pantry Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
One of the souvenir shops Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Neon Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Off the road Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Neon sombrero Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Another shot at dusk Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
The entrance way at dusk Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Pedro's Myrtle Beach Shop Photo courtesy Richard Weiss