Este precioso jardín, con una superficie de 119 hectáreas, se encuentra en el campus de la Universidad Clemson, a unos 45 minutos del centro de Greenville. El jardín ofrece senderos naturales, caminos, estanques, arroyos, bosques y miles de plantas que destacan la belleza del follaje de Carolina del Sur. El Fran Hanson Discovery Center y el Museo de Geología Bob Campbell, que tiene una colección de más de 10.000 piezas e incluye fósiles, objetos lapidarios y artefactos antropológicos arcaicos, son dos espacios de exposiciones que se encuentran dentro del jardín botánico.
Este recuerdo extraño pero necesario de la ingeniería prebélica se encuentra en el Bosque Nacional Sumter, a una hora al oeste de Greenville. A fines de la década de 1850, se concretó la antigua idea de acortar la distancia entre Charleston y el valle del río Ohio. Originalmente fue concebido como uno de los túneles más largos en atravesar las poderosas Montañas Blue Ridge, pero con el comienzo de la Guerra Civil, las obras nunca se concluyeron. En la actualidad, el túnel, que es una atracción hecha por el hombre, y las cercanas cascadas Isaqueena reciben miles de visitantes.
Clemson Area African American Museum traces the history and contributions of the African American community in the Greater Clemson Area. The museum, which is located within the Calhoun Bridge Center, serves as a splendid resource center that focuses on the historical achievements and rich culture of the community. Here, an extensive collection of exhibits explores the past through local historical artifacts, documents, books, cultural objects, and other memorabilia. The museum also hosts regular educational and cultural programs.
Ubicado dentro del Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Clemson, el Museo de Geología Bob Campbell ofrece una visita súper interesante a todos los interesados en conocer más sobre la tierra y sus minerales. En exposición encontrarán miles de rocas, minerales, fósiles y piedras preciosas, además de distintos artefactos o objetos, como equipos de minería y herramientas de nativos americanos. El museo también cuenta con una encantadora tienda de recuerdos, donde podrán comprar muchísimas piedras preciosas, libros y souvenirs.
Fort Hill Plantation is a 19th-century residence of John C. Calhoun. This spectacular home, antebellum plantation, office and kitchen can be explored by a public tour while on your visit to Clemson. A national historic landmark, Fort Hill has been beautifully restored and forms an iconic part of the town's rich and intriguing heritage. When in town, visit the historic house to take an immersive tour as you learn its fascinating past and witness its interiors exactly as they were when Calhoun resided here.
Built during the 18th Century by Paul de St. Julien, Hanover House was bequeathed to his daughter after marriage. It was the home of the Ravenel family for about 200 years before it was dismantled to make way for Lake Moultrie. The relocated structure in South Carolina Botanical Gardens overlooks the heirloom vegetable garden and has been converted into a museum. The building is one of the finest examples of French Huguenot colonial style architecture and is a must-visit attraction in town for history buffs.
Completed between 1849 and 1851 Old Pickens Presbyterian Church is the only surviving structure of the old town of Pickens Court House, a mid-nineteenth century town situated around modern-time Seneca. The church site also comprises of a cemetery. Visitors are allowed inside the church from April to October, every Sunday from 2.30p to 5p in October.
One of the most important church sites in the city of Pelzer in South Carolina is the Pelzer Presbyterian Church. The ancient Presbyterian church dates back to 1896, and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. This historical church invites and welcomes everyone to worship sans any discrimination.
Nestled in Sumter National Forest, Issaqueena Falls is located in Oconee County in South Carolina. This 100-feet (30 meters) high waterfall is named after a girl from the indigenous tribe known as Cherokee. Hike along the 0.4-miles (0.6 kilometers) long trail and explore the scenic surroundings. There are several amenities near the waterfall. Some of these include the picnic pavilion, gazebos, restrooms, picnic tables and a car park. Visitors can also explore the nearby Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel.
This park lies a short distance north of Lavonia and Atlanta on Highway 328. It is well situated for an adventurous camping excursion. The park features cozy cottages, multiple tent and trailer camp sites, primitive backpacking sites, shaded picnic shelters, and group shelters. Private boats and water-skiers are also welcome on the lake, canoes are available for rent, and fishing is permitted. Nature trails, a beach, tennis courts, and other amenities ensure that visitors will never lack new experiences.
Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Table Rock State Park opened its doors in the 1930s. This 3083-acres (1247.6 hectares) state park features an extensive network of hiking trails. Some of these trails include Carrick Creek Nature Trail, Foothills Trail and Table Rock Summit Trail. Visitors can climb up the majestic mountains and head to the summits of Table Rock and Pinnacle Mountain, which boasts of being the tallest mountain in the state of South Carolina. An immersive nature center within the park offers educational nature programs and is surrounded by picturesque picnic areas for families to enjoy.