Walhalla

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In the late 18th and early 19th century, a small plot of land along South Carolina’s western frontier served as a military compound against attack from the Cherokees and later a trading post. Today, that plot of land is Oconee Station... Read More

Seneca

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Located on beautiful Lake Keowee beside Oconee Nuclear Station, Duke Energy's World of Energy is an education center with self-guided exhibits that teach visitors of all ages how electricity is made. Guests also can explore interactive games, a... Read More

Walhalla

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Organized in 1853 by German immigrants who founded the town of Walhalla in 1850. The original building, begun in 1859, still stands today. Many Confederate soldiers and one Union soldier are buried in the ancient cemetery. Read More

Pickens

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Located on a quiet, scenic, rural highway, Aunt Sue's is a restaurant and ice cream parlor that "serves as the hub" for about six or seven local small businesses--crafts, calligraphy, rocks, quilting, handmade wooded toys and others. A typical lunch... Read More

Mountain Rest

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Big Bend Falls on the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River drops 15 feet at a 30 degree slope then makes a 15 foot vertical drop. In the Sumter National Forest, the trail is a difficult 3.4 mile hike. Read More

Mountain Rest

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Named for a Revolutionary War General, the Andrew Pickens Ranger District boasts scenic views, hiking trails, campgrounds, hunting, fishing, whitewater floating, and a host of other recreational opportunities. Read More