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CAMPUS. Since 1992, this lovely, 259-acre landscape has served as the State Botanical Gardens for South Carolina. Particularly popular areas of the gardens include the Belzer Native Wildflower, Camillia, and Woodland Wildflower Trails, the Meditation Garden, and the Class of '39 Caboose Garden. Also located here are the Bob Campbell Geology Museum and the historic Hanover House. Built in 1776 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hanover House is available for walk-up tours Saturdays (10am-noon, 1pm-5pm) and Sundays (2pm-5pm).
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CAMPUS. Home to the Tigers of Clemson University and featuring a green and bunkers in the shape of their trademark Tiger Paw, this course is a must-play. With a variety of holes ranging from wide open to a finishing set that borders Lake Hartwell, the topography of this course will keep your interest. Rolling hills and changes in elevation translate into well-mounded, undulating greens that are fast and tricky to read. A wide range of tees allows golfers of all abilities to enjoy this fantastic course.
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WALHALLA. Most locals usually mention these two key sites together even though they have very distinct histories. First up is Stumphouse Tunnel, which dates from the 1850s. A key part of a plan to connect Charleston and Knoxville by rail, the failed tunnel was abandoned and forgotten about by everyone except picnickers and weekend historians ... that is until, the 1950s, when Clemson used it to store blue cheese. A very short distance down a nearby gravel path is the overlook for Issaqueena Falls, a beautiful waterfall named after the famous Cherokee princess. In the spring, the park is particularly attractive thanks to the thousands of dogwoods and mountain laurels that grow here.
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CAMPUS. Home to statesman John C. Calhoun and later inherited by his daughter, Anna, and her husband, Thomas Green Clemson, this graceful antebellum mansion is deeply rooted in the histories of Clemson University, South Carolina, and even United States. Calhoun's political career included turns as Secretary of War for James Monroe, Vice President for John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, and US Senator, and while he resided in the home from 1825 until 1850, Fort Hill played host to a parade of noteworthy names. Many personal effects belonging to the Calhouns and Clemsons remain on display in the house, including family portraits, books, and toiletries. NB Visitor parking passes are available at the University Visitors Center.
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PENDLETON. If you stand on the village green and slowly rotate 360 degrees, chances are great that just about every structure you see is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is because the whole town of Pendleton (including over 40 homes and buildings) is listed on the register, a nod to the big role this small town has played in Upstate history. Indeed, as early as 1800, the Pendleton District was a popular destination for wealthy Lowcountry plantation owners trying to escape summer heat – the Ashtabula and Woodburn mansions attest to it. Other sites of significance include Farmers' Society Hall (1828), Saint Paul's Episcopal (1822), and many other structures that pre-date the Civil War.
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6. Ashtabula
2725 Old Greenville Hwy, Pendleton, SC · 864-646-7249
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PENDLETON. The original brick portion of historic Ashtabula was constructed sometime around 1790, and Lewis Ladson Gibbes, a wealthy Charlestonian with ties to the Middleton Family, had the more familiar, plantation-style structure built in the 1820s. The Pendleton Historic Foundation has overseen the home's refurnishing and restoration since the 1960s, and guests are welcome to tour Ashtabula (and her sister home, Woodburn) every weekend from April through November. In December, the home gets all dressed up in anticipation of Christmas Day, and folks are welcome to stop by for tours on Saturdays and Sundays (the first and last Friday as well).
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CAMPUS. Part of the 17,500-acre Clemson Experimental Forest, Lake Issaqueena and the forest surrounding it have long offered opportunities for escape and unwinding to students and those who love engaging the great outdoors. The lake, which is not open for boating, promises great bird-watching and fishing. The trails circling it and venturing into the forest, meanwhile, are popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Camping is not permitted in the Experimental Forest, and visitors are asked to be respectful of one another and any students who may be conducting projects or research in the forest.
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PENDLETON. This lovely Greek Revival home served as the summer residence of South Carolina Lt. Governor Charles Cotesworth Pinkney back in the 1830s. Over the years, it's had numerous owners, including Dr. John Bailey Adger, a noted Presbyterian minister and missionary. Today, the home is owned and operated by the Pendleton Historic Foundation, which makes it available for tours every Sunday from April through October. It has been restored and refurnished so that it resembles its mid-19th century heyday. NB Jane Edna Harris Hunter, founder of the Phyllis Wheatley Association, was born at Woodburn Farm in 1882.
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PENDLETON. Perhaps one of the most popular campgrounds and recreation areas on Hartwell, Twin Lakes abuts Fant's Grove (part of the Clemson University Experimental Forest) and offers easy boat access to the lake as well as modern and primitive campsites. For day-trippers, there are mountain bike and hiking trails (some of which cross into Fant's Grove), ample areas for swimming and fishing, and even rentable picnic shelters that are ideal for family and group outings. NB Twin Lakes is not a state park; it falls under the auspices of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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SENECA. A fun, educational alternative for the whole family, the World of Energy at Oconee Nuclear Station provides several hands-on exhibits, computer games, and a guided tour to explain the different methods man employs to create electricity. Ever wondered how a fission chamber works, or how water and coal can be used to produce power? This is the place to find the answers. After your tour, make sure your group allots time to explore the nature trail and take in a picnic at the Lake Keowee overlook.
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