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Carowinds - Avenue of the Carolinas Charlotte, NC - only 2 hours from the Upstate is Carowinds a 112 acre amusement and water park with more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions. (800) 888-4386
ABBEVILLE COUNTY
ANDERSON COUNTY
Agricultural Museum - 120 History Lane Pendleton, SC (800) 862-1795
American Legion War Museum - 430 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 - history of Army and Air Force bases in Greenville County and artifacts from 10 wars. (864) 271-2000
Anderson County Museum - 202 E. Greenville Street Anderson, SC - Exhibit items of the history of Anderson County. (864) 260-4737
Anderson Farmers' Market - 402 North Murray Avenue Anderson, SC 29624 - open every Saturday year round 9am - noon; May through Thanksgiving it is also open on Tuesday evenings 5pm - 8pm. The market items include produce, honey, cheese, plants, meats, baked goods, and crafts. On Tuesdays, live music, local artwork, and childrens' activities are featured. Local restaurants offer dinner on Tuesday evenings.
Anderson Recreation Center - 1107 North Murray Avenue Anderson, SC 29621 - Enjoy basketball, volleyball, walking, or working out. (864) 231-2232
Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center - 3027 Mall Road Anderson, SC 29625 - Sporting events, concerts, circuses, and other functions are held here. There are walking/jogging/nature trails with a pond and ducks, picnic areas, restrooms, and the Kid Venture Playground which has large wooden structures and playground equipment for climbing and playing. (864) 260-4800
Art and Frame Gallery - 100 Concord Road Anderson, SC (864) 224-2177
Bay3 Artisans Gallery - 110 Federal Street Anderson, SC (864) 716-3838
Carlene Shuter Brown Gallery - 3605 Old Williamston Road Anderson, SC (864) 225-3922
Civic Center of Anderson - 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Anderson, SC - a 37,000 foot multi-use facility houses the Conference Center, Exhibition Hall, Entertainment Arena, Ballroom, Atrium Area, William A. Floyd Amphitheater, Anderson Sports Center, Kid Venture playground and park area, and outdoor courtyard. (864) 260-4800
Farmers' Society Hall - downtown Pendleton - located on the town square of historic Pendleton, built in 1828 on the site of the courthouse after the district was divided, this is the oldest farmers' hall in continuous use in the nation. (864) 646-3782
Foothills Harmony Chorus - 110 Federal Street Anderson, SC (864) 261-6335
Gallant Art Gallery- Anderson (864) 231-2125
Rainey Fine Arts Center - Anderson University (864) 231-2080
Stine Gallery - 134 North Main Street Anderson, SC (864) 225-7639
The Playhouse Outreach Center - 201 Riley Street Anderson, SC (864) 296-9721
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Cherokee County Veterans Museum - 200 South Logan Street Gaffney, SC 29340 - artifacts from the Revolutionary to Desert Storm are displayed here. (864) 489-4704
GREENVILLE COUNTY
BI-LO Center - 650 North Academy Street Greenville, SC 29601 - 15,000 seat entertainment and sports arena (864) 241-3800
BMW Zentrum - 1400 Highway 101 South Greer, SC - see the past, present, and future of BMW all housed in this unique building and guided factory tours available. (888) TOUR-BWM
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery - 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC 29614 - displays include Italian, Spanish, French, English, Flemish, Dutch, and German paintings in over 25 galleries. (864) 770-1306
Children's Garden - an interactive garden, 1.7 acres of greenspace on along the Reedy River located in the Linky Park in downtown Greenville.
Children's Museum of the Upstate - 300 College Street Greenville, SC 29601 - a 79,000 square foot building with hands on discovery and learning. (864) 233-7755 Open Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Fairview Presbyterian Church - 126 Fairview Church Road Fountain Inn, SC 29644 - established in 1786 and is the oldest Presbyterian Church in Greenville County. The church was named "Fairview" in honor of the old gray stone church in Antrim County, Ireland, from which its founders came to America in 1773. The rock walled cemetery hold buried several Revolutionary War soldiers, as well as forty-six Confederate soldiers. The oldest marked grave in the cemetery is from 1797. (864) 862-2403
Falls Park - enter park at Main Street and West Camerdown Way or at East Camperdown Way and Falls Street in downtown Greenville. This park is on the Reedy River with beautiful landscaping, 60 foot waterfall, and Liberty Bridge.
Gassaway Mansion - 106 Dupont Drive Greenville, SC 29607 - built in the roaring 20's with a mahogany staircase, Waterford crystal chandeliers, cherry wood, Italian tile and walls, and stone castle now holds special events. (864) 271-0188
Greenville Zoo - 150 Cleveland Park Drive Greenville, SC - Enjoy wildlife from around the world. This 10 acre facility is packed with family fun. Located in the Cleveland Park, you also enjoy the children's playground, picnic areas, and walking paths. Open seven days a week 10am-4:30pm Gates close at 5pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day (864) 467-4300
Liberty Bridge - in the Falls Park, this bridge is 345 feet long, 12 feet wide, has a horizontal curve radius of 214 feet and 90 foot towers weighting 26 tons each and lean away from the bridge at a 15 degree angle, and it is cantilevered toward the waterfall from supporting cables on the outside.
Mice on Main - find the 9 "Mice on Main" is based on the book Goodnight Moon, the mice are located along a nine block area of Main St between the Hyatt and the Westing Poinsett hotels. (864) 271-7843
Michelin on Main - 550 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 - Michelin retail store with interactive displays and branded merchandise. (864) 241-4450
Peace Center - 300 South Main Street Greenville, SC (864) 467-3000
Riverworks Gallery - Suite 202 Art Crossing Greenville, SC on the Reedy River in downtown Greenville
Roper Mountain Science Center - 402 Roper Mountain Road Greenville, SC 29615 - the largest plantarium in South Carolina and the 7th largest telescope in the nation. (864) 355-8900
GREENWOOD COUNTY
LAURENS COUNTY
OCONEE COUNTY
The Arts Company - 125 North Townville Street Seneca, SC 29678 - represents over 100 artisans - (864) 882-0840
Bethel Presbyterian Church - founded in 1805 - 580 Bethel Church Rd Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-0810
Blue Ridge Arts Center - 111 East South Second Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-2722 - a former church built in 1882 and now houses Oconee County permanent art collection and hosts art shows.
The Brooks Center for Performing Arts - Clemson Unversity (864) 656-7787 - a variety of entertainment events.
Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway - SC Highway 11 - a 115 mile scenic highway with impressive views of mountains, lakes, and forest landscapes.
Clemson Unversity Athletics - (800) CLEMSON for schedules and tickets
The Farmhouse Gallery - 124F East Main Street Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 718-7171 - artist Vivian Edwards' working studio.
Historic Ballenger House - built about 1925 is now deeded to the Seneca Woman's Club and can be reserved for special events. 212 East South Third Street Seneca, SC Tours and information (864) 654-4043
Hiking and Trails - Bartam Trail, Big Ben Trail, Bull Sluice Trail, Earls Ford Hiking Trail, East Fork Trail, Foothills National Recreation Trail, Fork Mountain Trail, Rocky Gap Trail, Sandy Ford Trail, Thirfts Ferry Trail, Winding Stairs Trail, and Woodall Shoals Trail.
Kudzu Kabin Designs - 1105 East Main Street Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 718-8864 - a gallery of kudzu derived art and gifts housed in a 100 year old renovated barn.
Lakes - Hartwell, Joccassee, and Keowee.
Lunney Museum - 211 West South First Street Seneca, SC 29678 - California style bunglow was built in 1909 contains a collection of Victorian furniture, two seater outhouse, and a two story carriage house. (864) 882-4811
Oconee Heritage Center - 199 South Tugaloo Street Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-2224
Oconee Station State Historic Site - built around 1792 it has 20 inch stone walls that are still standing - 500 Oconee Station Rd Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-0079
Old Pickens Presbyterian Church - SC Route 183 Salem, SC 29671 (864) 944-1303
Parks - County Parks - Chau Ram Park, High Falls Park, and South Cove Park. State Parks - Devils Fork State Park, Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area, and Oconee State Park.
Rivers - Chattooga and Chauga.
Stumphouse Tunnel at Issaqueena Falls - Walhalla, SC - a 1600 foot tunnel was started in 1852 but never completed due to the Civil War and lack of funds. Clemson University bought the tunnel in 1951 and used it to cure the South's first blue cheese. (864) 888-1488
Sumter National Forest - 79,000 acre mountain forest with elevations range from 1,240 to 3,672 feet. There are recreation areas and campgrounds.
T. Ed Garrison Arena - 1101 West Queen St Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-2717 - host to rodeo and livestock shows
Walhalla State Fish Hatchery - built in the 1930s, it is the only trout hatchery in South Carolina - 198 Fish Hatchery Rd Mountain Rest, SC 29664 (864) 638-2866
Waterfalls - Bee Cove Falls, Big Bend Falls, Blue Hole Falls, Brasstown Falls, Bull Sluice Falls, Chau Ram Falls, Chauga Narrows Falls, Cheohee Falls, Fall Creek Falls, Hidden Falls, Issaqueena Falls, King Creek Falls, Lee Falls, Long Creek Falls, Mills Creek Falls, Opossum Creek Falls, Pigpen-Licklog Falls, Rainbow Falls, Riley Moore Falls, Secret Falls, Station Cove Falls, Spoonauger Falls, Turtleback Falls, Whitewater Falls, Wrights Creek Falls, and Yellow Branch Falls.
World of Energy - 7812 Rochester Highway Seneca, SC 29672 - located at the Oconee Nuclear Station, it is an exciting way to learn about energy in a fun, interactive way. (800) 777-1004
PICKENS COUNTY
Antiquers Haven Museum and Shop - 517 Flat Rock Road Liberty, SC 29657 (864) 843-6827
Ashtabula Historic House - 2725 Old Greenville Highway Central, SC 29630 - built in 1790 this four room two story brick house served as one of the first taverns in the Upstate. (864) 646-7249
Bob Campbell Geology Museum - Hwy 76 & Perimeter Road Clemson, SC - a collection of over 10,000 rocks, minerals, fossils, artifacts, and lapidary objects. (864) 656-4600
Carmel Church - 517 Flat Rock Road Liberty, SC 29657 - this Presbyterian Church is believed to be the oldest church in the Upstate, built in the 1700's. (864) 843-6827
Caesars Head - over 50 miles of hiking trails, camping, mountains and valleys, and fish in the Middle Saluda river.
Cherokee Indian Interpretive Center - 108 Residence Dr Keowee-Toxaway State Park Sunset, SC - culture and history of the Cherokee Indians in the Keowee Valley. (864) 868-2605
Collins Ole Towne - 228 Lawton Road Central, SC 29630 - recreation of village and buildings from the 1930's and furnished with period items. (864) 639-2618
Fort Hill (John C. Calhoun) House Museum - 103 Tillman Hall Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634 (864) 656-4789
Hagood Mill - 138 Hagood Mill Road Pickens, SC 29671 - a functioning 19th century water powered gristmill (864) 898-5963
Laurel Falls - a 80 foot drop into Lake Jocassee
Lee Gallery - Lee Hall Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634 - showcases student artists (864) 656-3883
Raven Rock Hiking Trail - a four mile loop in the Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area with an interpretive center and four outdoor kiosks of the lifestyle and customs of the Cherokee Indians.
Sassafras Mountain - 123 Hancock Road Sunset, SC 29685 - at 3,554 feet the highest point in South Carolina and you can see four states from the summit - Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. (864) 836-6115
South Carolina Botanical Garden - 102 Garden Trail Clemson, SC 29634 (864) 656-6205 - 295 acres of scenic trails and gardens.
Table Rock - a 3,083 acre state park with hiking trails, two lakes, campground, and mountain cabins.
Twin Falls - also known as Eastatoe Falls, Reedy Cove Falls, or Rock Falls.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Campbell Covered Bridge - 101 Campbell's Bridge Road Landrum, SC - the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina, built in 1909.
Carolina Panthers Training Camp - in July and August the Panthers hold their training camp at Wofford College and give fans the opportunity to watch the team workout, practice, and sign autographs. www.teamspartanburgsc.org
Chapman Cultural Center - 200 East St. John Street Spartanburg, SC 29306 - a 86,000 square foot center for the cultural community for visual and performing arts, science, and history. It has a 500 seat theatre, Spartanburg Cty Museum of Art, Regional History Museum, Ballet Spartanburg, Spartanburg Science Center, Artists' Guild Gallery, Music Foundation of Spartanburg, and the Arts Partnership. (864) 542-2787
Cowpens Depot and Museum - 120 Palmetto Street Cowpens, SC - the depot was built in the late 1800's for the Air Line Railroad Company and it now houses historical items from WWII naval history.
Cowpens National Battlefield - located north of downtown Spartanburg off interstate 85, the battlefield commemorates a major American victory in January of 1781, which helped turn the tide of war in the Southern campaign of the revolution. Each January there are special events and reenactments of the battle.
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve - 820 John B. White Sr Blvd Spartanburg, SC - a 10 acre public garden featuring ponds, walking trails, annuals, perennials, shrubs, mixed hardwoods, and a diverse population of wildlife. Open all year during daytime hours. Free admission.
Hollywild Animal Park - 2325 Hampton Road Wellford, SC 29385 - over 70 acres of free roaming animals. (864) 472-2038
HUB-BUB - 149 South Daniel Morgan Avenue Suite 2 Spartanburg, SC 29306 - was an old Nash Rambler car dealership but it now offers over 100 nights of art and entertainment a year in the Showroom Gallery and Performance Hall. Also, houses the Hub City Writers Project, an award winning publishing co-op. (864) 582-0056
Hub City Farmers Market - 298 Magnolia Street Spartanburg, SC at the Magnolia St Train Station - Open Saturdays 8am-Noon (864) 585-0905
Walnut Grove Plantation - 1200 Otts Shoals Road Roebuck, SC 29376 - visitors can experience life on the frontier during revolutionary times. Open year round. (864) 576-6546
UNION COUNTY
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