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Westminster

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Westminster offers an Upcountry, small-town experience with city-like amenities.

Westminster

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Westminster offers an Upcountry, small-town experience with city-like amenities.

Founded in 1876 as a water stop for the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railroad, Westminster has retained its historic legacy with more than 100 homes dating back to the late 1800s.

Nearby Sumter National Forest and the National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River also make the city a destination for outdoor adventure.

Westminster Has the Feel of a Small Town with an Array of Amenities

Westminster offers an Upcountry, small-town experience with city-like amenities, from golf courses to a music hall to a thriving farmers market.

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Lodging in Westminster

Westminster’s variety of lodging options offer quiet surroundings to get your z's.

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Recreation in Westminster

Westminster serves as a fantastic base camp to explore the many waterfalls and trails in the area.

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Dining in Westminster

In Westminster, Southern fare is the cuisine of choice, but you’ll find more than just fried chicken in this Upcountry town.

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Yousef’s Kitchen

Yousef's has a lunch menu with burgers and other sandwiches, but the real attraction is the daily buffet.

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Arts & Museums in Westminster

When it comes to history and the arts, Westminster offers several gems worthy of a trip to this Upcountry city.

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Magnolia Manor

Built in 1897, Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast has a rich history and is surrounded by 12 beautiful acres of woodland and meadows.

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Chau Ram County Park

Billed as Oconee County’s “Best Kept Secret,” Chau Ram County Park has four major sets of rapids that can be easily accessed for kayaking, canoeing or tubing.

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City of Westminster

Established in the 1890s, Westminster boasts more than one hundred homes unique to the late 1800s and the turn of the century.

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Lake Hartwell Country

Tucked away in the Northwest corner of South Carolina, Lake Hartwell Country is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination. With its nine waterfalls and eight state parks, you can discover the best of the outdoors while you explore nature’s playground.

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