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Where to Stay for the Southern 500

NASCAR's oldest crown-jewel race, run on Labor Day weekend. It takes place at Darlington Raceway, in rural Darlington, South Carolina. Most visitors drive; many camp at the track. Upscale hotels are limited nearby; most fans stay in Florence at mid-range hotels or camp. The 3 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.

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Darlington Raceway · Darlington3 bookable stays

The places to stay

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Florence, United States

Hotel Florence

Boutique hotel in downtown Florence.

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Hartsville, United States

The Mantissa Hotel

A five-star stay about 11.0 miles from Darlington Raceway.

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Myrtle Beach, United States

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

Waterway resort in Myrtle Beach.

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Southern 500

Dates by year

  • The final race of the 2027 regular season.

  • Not yet announced.

  • Not yet announced.

  • Not yet announced.

Where to stay

  • Florence — closest
  • Columbia — city base
  • Myrtle Beach — beach base

Hotels

  1. #1 · Drive · about 20 minutes by car · 10.4 mi

    ★★★★

    Hotel Florence

    Boutique hotel in downtown Florence.

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  2. #2 · Drive · about 75 minutes by car · 11 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Mantissa Hotel

    A five-star stay about 11.0 miles from Darlington Raceway.

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  3. #3 · Drive · about 90 minutes by car · 72.4 mi

    ★★★★

    Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

    Waterway resort in Myrtle Beach.

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Getting there

Most visitors drive; many camp at the track.

Drive.

Hotel prices

Race weekend sells out local hotels.

Before & after the game

Florence's downtown.

Tips

Visit tip
Many fans camp at the track.
About the venue
Upscale hotels are limited nearby; most fans stay in Florence at mid-range hotels or camp.

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