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Pickens County History

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Clemson University Campus Walking Tour

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Outdoor Adventure Parks ... 14 Waterfalls ... 15 Hiking & Biking ... 15 Golf & Disc Golf ... 16 Lakes & Rivers ... 17

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Arts, Entertainment & Culture Performing Arts ... 24 Visual Arts ... 25 Libraries ... 25

26 Events 32 Restaurants 33 Shopping & Antique Shops 34 Accommodations

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Clemson City

HISTORY A

fter the Civil War, Upcountry civic leaders and entrepreneurs pushed for renewed investment in rail transportation and local industry. The Atlanta and Richmond Air Line Railroad serviced Charlotte, N.C. and Atlanta with a stop in Calhoun, S.C. Named for John C. Calhoun, this community had developed along the tracks laid in 1872. The town’s streets were arranged in a grid on 60 acres of land owned by local entrepreneur Aaron Boggs. Spurred on by the construction of Clemson Agricultural College in the early 1890s, the community was becoming a boom town. Potential employment on the new campus rising a mile away drew carpenters, bricklayers and other skilled tradesmen to the town. Soon stores, churches and a hotel had been built near workers’ homes.

Primarily for purposes of mail delivery, the residents adopted a name for their growing township in 1892. They chose “Calhoun” in honor of John C. Calhoun who had lived from 1825-1850 at nearby Fort Hill. In 1901, the town of Calhoun was formally incorporated as a municipality. The opening of the college in 1893 saw further expansion of the community. Professors who once lived on campus purchased property nearby and built homes. New neighborhoods were born. Businesses opened close to campus. The mile-long dirt road linked the campus and its predominantly residential section with Calhoun’s business section. The predecessor of College Avenue, Calhoun Road was eventually paved.

From the time of its incorporation until World War I, the town served primarily as a shipping terminal for the railroad. Mail and baggage were increasingly misdirected to Calhoun, Ga. and Calhoun Falls, S.C., however. To avoid confusion with other towns named Calhoun, resident freeholders changed the name to Clemson in 1943 by a vote of 56 to 9.

The state officially recognized the town’s name change in 1946.

After the war, college enrollment at Clemson increased dramatically with Congress’ passage of the G.I. Bill in 1944, which helped scores of veterans gain access to higher education. The city grew as well, as many new homes were built in Clemson during this period.

In the mid-1960s Clemson underwent rapid growth due largely to increased student enrollment when the college attained university status. To serve a growing population, some businesses moved from College Avenue to larger quarters on Tiger Boulevard (US-123), which soon became one long commercial thoroughfare.

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homas Green Clemson’s death on April 6, 1888, marked the start of a new era in higher education in the state of South Carolina.

Clemson left most of his Fort Hill estate to be used to establish a college that would teach scientific, agricultural and the mechanical arts. But the fulfilling of his vision was far from an easy task.

Clemson’s handpicked life trustees mobilized to make the dream a reality. The seven original life trustees met under an oak tree on the lawn of Fort Hill on May 22, 1888. Later that year, Clemson’s will was challenged by his son-in-law who took the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The document was upheld by the high court.

In the state Legislature, the coming of another institution of higher learning in South Carolina was hotly debated. Supporters of The Citadel (in Charleston) and of the University of South Carolina (in Columbia) feared competition and potential loss of funds. A strong advocate for the farmers of the state, Benjamin R. Tillman, who later became governor and U.S. Senator, was instrumental in spearheading the tenacious efforts needed to establish the college. Finally the Legislature acquiesced, and on Nov. 27, 1889, South Carolina Governor John Richardson formally accepted Clemson’s gift, which was established Clemson Agricultural College.

The college’s trustees became the custodians of revenue generated for agriThomas Green cultural education and research purposes based on two federal laws. The Morrill Act of 1862 (and 1890) had granted land to the states, which was to be sold and the proceeds used to establish colleges. These land-grant schools were to offer instruction in the fields of mechanical arts, agriculture and military science.

The Hatch Act of 1887 provided for the establishment of agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges. The paving of

the way for an experiment station at Clemson College in 1890 was instrumental in the school’s eligibility for federal and state funding.

Construction on the new campus began apace.

Built by state prisoners beginning in 1889, Trustee House served over time as a private home, the trustees’ meeting place, cadet sleeping quarters, John C. Calhoun a hospital and office space. The college’s first president, Henry A. Strode, served in that capacity for three years (1890-1893), overseeing campus construction. The building that was later named Hardin Hall in honor of acting president Mark Bernard Hardin, Clemson’s first professor of chemistry, was erected in 1890. Built by convict labor as the chemistry building, the hall is the oldest academic structure on campus. It was almost destroyed by fire in 1946.

The first instructors were hired in 1891, and the cornerstone was laid for the main classroom building, later called Tillman Hall. Tragedy struck on 1894 when the building was destroyed by fire, along with the school’s library of books, John C.

Calhoun’s and Thomas Clemson’s among them. The building was reconstructed that same year.

In July 1893, Clemson Agricultural College opened its doors with 446 students and 15 professors. Like Auburn, Texas A & M, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and other landgrant schools, Clemson was

originally an all-male military college. To conform to the Morrill Act’s stipulation that the study of “military tactics” be included in the curriculum of land-grant institutions, Clemson College made military training compulsory. Called cadets, Clemson students dressed in uniforms and participated in military drills that were required for all enrollees until 1955. In 1896, members of Clemson’s first graduating class received their diplomas. Degrees were conferred in agricultural and mechanical studies.

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remained four-year military schools.

Returning veterans had had their fill of the military.

A New Identity In 1954, the board of trustees hired a consulting firm to study the school’s organization. Dramatic changes, such as elimination of the cadet corps, resulted in the college’s conversion to a civilian institution in 1955. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) was compulsory for freshmen and sophomores, however, until 1969, when it became all-voluntary. Clemson would see its student population change in other important ways. In 1955, coeducation began at Clemson; the college’s first female student graduated in 1957. Since that year, more than 38,000 women have graduated from Clemson University. In 1963, Clemson enrolled its first AfricanAmerican student, Harvey Gantt, for whom the Gantt Intercultural Center on campus is named. In 1964, reflecting its modern and expanded mission, Clemson Agricultural college was renamed Clemson University by state law.

Death Valley 20th Century Changes The new century saw the election of Clemson’s fourth president, Patrick Hues Mell (1902-1940), a prominent scientist. Built in 1940, the building that is now named in his honor served as the community’s post office until 1973. The university’s student housing office occupies Mell Hall today.

Mell was succeeded by Walter Merritt Riggs (1910-1924), who, before becoming president, had coached Clemson’s first football team, recruiting John Heisman to coach the squad. In 1914, the first campus building to be financed by private donations was built with a $50,000 pledge from oil magnate John D. Rockefeller. Later named Holtzendorff Hall, it served as a YMCA (complete with a swimming pool), university classrooms, a band practice room and a student movie theater.

In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a law establishing the Cooperative Extension Service (CES), which would become a major focus for the college over the years. A key component of the land-grant system, CES functioned as an educational delivery system. The research findings of the experiment stations were, and still are, disseminated to the public through demonstration — now extension — agents.

The 1920s brought challenges as well as achievements. Large-scale protests by cadets in 1920 and 1924 over discipline and food quality led to the creation of a Student Affairs Office. The first state appropriation from general funds went to Clemson College in 1922. Strom Thurmond, the longest serving U.S. Senator in history, graduated from 6 | In Season

Clemson in 1923. Named in his honor, the Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs was built on campus in 1989 as a repository for the papers of his 65-plus years in office, and a center for public policy. In 1924, the board of trustees approved the awarding of Clemson’s first master’s degree.

In 1925, Enoch Walter Sikes became head of the college, serving a long term until 1940. The stock market crash of 1929 and the resulting Depression led to staff salary cuts as state funding was reduced. In 1935, however, the federal government issued funds to the college to develop what would be become the ClemClemson Tower son Experimental Forest, which today covers more than 17,000 acres around the campus. During Sikes’ term, Frank Howard, Clemson’s head football coach from 1940-1969, began his long career at Clemson.

Clemson students saw active duty in both world wars. In 1917, the entire senior class sent President Woodrow Wilson a telegram, volunteering its services to the country during U.S. participation in World War I. Clemson supplied more army officers in World War II than any other institution of higher learning in the nation except West Point and Texas A & M. Clemson had the largest infantry ROTC in the country.

Over 6,000 Clemson students and alumni served “gladly to the defense of our nation” in World War II: 373 died, 57 from the Class of 1941. The Class of 1944 was the smallest class in Clemson history, with 13 graduates.

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named in honor of the distinguished Revolutionary soldier, Brigadier General Andrew Pickens, whose home of Hopewell was on the southern border of the Pendleton District.

Pickens County

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icickens County was Cherokee Indian Territory until the American Revolution. The Cherokees sided with the British, suffered defeat and surrendered their South Carolina lands.

In 1791, the state Legislature established Washington District, a judicial area composed of present-day Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee counties, and then composed of Greenville and Pendleton counties. Streets for the courthouse town of Pickensville (near presentday Easley) were laid off, and soon a cluster of buildings arose that perhaps included a large wooden hotel, which served as a stagecoach stop. In 1798, Washington District was divided into Greenville and Pendleton districts. The latter included what eventually became Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties.

A new courthouse was erected at Pendleton to accommodate the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas, and soon thereafter Pickensville began to decline.

In view of the growing population and poor transportation facilities in Pendleton District, the Legislature divided it into counties in 1826. The lower part became Anderson and the upper Pickens, named in honor of the distinguished Revolutionary soldier, Brigadier General Andrew Pickens, whose home of Hopewell was on the southern border of the district. A courthouse was established on the west bank of the Keowee River, and a small town called Pickens Court House soon developed.

By 1860, Pickens District had a population of over 19,000 persons of whom 22 percent were slaves. The district was largely rural and agricultural. Its small industry consisted mainly of sawmills, gristmills and a few other shops produc-

Old Pickens Courthouse ing goods for home consumption. The district’s Protestant churches were numerous, but schools were few. The Blue Ridge Railroad reached the district in September 1860. During the Civil War the district suffered little from depredations of regular Yankee troops but was frequently plundered by marauders and deserters who swept down from the mountains.

The war left the region largely destitute. The South Carolina Constitutional Convention of 1868, meeting during the first year of Congressional Reconstruction, established Oconee County out of the portion of Pickens District west of the Keowee and Seneca rivers plus a small area around the Fort Hill estate that formerly belonged to John C. Calhoun. This small area around the Calhoun property was transferred to Pickens County in the 1960s.

A new courthouse for Pickens County was erected at its present location, and many of the residents of Old Pickens on the Keowee moved to the newly created town, some with their dismantled homes.

The loss of the Oconee area greatly reduced the county’s population. It did not again reach 19,000 until 1900.

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Southern Railway) in the 1870s. The town of Easley, named for General W. K. Easley, was chartered in 1874. Liberty and Central sprang up along the railroad about the same time and were soon incorporated. Calhoun (now part of Clemson) came into being in the 1890s, to be followed in the early 1900s by Six Mile and Norris as incorporated areas.

A major factor in Pickens County’s growth was the coming of the textile industry. The county’s first modern cotton mill, organized by D. K. Norris and others, was established at Cateechee in 1895.

By 1900, the county could boast of three cotton mills, two railroads, three banks, three roller mills, 37 sawmills, 10 shingle mills and four brickyards.

Yet until 1940, with a population of 37,000 (13.2 percent black), the county remained primarily rural and agricultural.

The most significant developments in the county’s history have occurred since World War II. By 1972, there were 99 manufacturing plants in the county employing almost 15,000 personnel and producing not only textiles but a wide variety of other products.

— This article was originally written for “Pickens County Heritage” and is reprinted with the permission of author G. Anne Sheriff.

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he Clemson University campus is an integral part of life for area residents as well as for students and faculty.

Town and gown regularly come together as residents join students and faculty for a weekend walk around campus, attend concerts, picnic at the SC Botanical Gardens and root for the Tigers at football games.

Begin your tour at the university’s visitor center (109 Daniel Drive), situated on a small hill opposite Bowman Field, near Sherman St. The 1,400-acre campus is home to a mix of historic buildings and contemporary facilities, surrounded by stately trees, grassy expanses and flowering plants. This walking tour is designed to give a sense of the layout of the campus and features some of the more recognizable Clemson landmarks.

The Class of 1944 Visitors Center, located at the front of the campus, houses a welcome center and exhibit area. Here, staff can answer questions and supply brochures about the university.

Walk down the tree-shaded steps from Alumni Circle to Bowman Field.

The university’s front lawn, Bowman Field, is a favorite place for students to socialize and play. Named for R.T.V. Bowman, one of Clemson’s first assistant athletic coaches, Bowman Field is the home of Clemson’s first football, baseball, and even

basketball games. Sometime referred to as “Bowman Beach,” the field is a popular place for sunbathing, playing Frisbee and studying. Bowman was the traditional parade ground for the cadet corps. Clemson’s Air Force and Army ROTC students use the field for military drills to this day.

Continue to the left of Bowman Field to Sikes Hall.

In the middle of the circular drive sits the bronze statue of Thomas Green Clemson, the university’s founder. According to legend, students who read the plaque on the base of the statue will never graduate.

the theater was renovated in 1988. Once the location for graduation ceremonies, it’s now a favorite place for students to catch up on reading, sunbathe or just rest. Some instructors hold classes there when the weather is suitable and outdoor concerts, movies and socials are staged at the theater throughout the school year.

Continue up the sidewalk toward the clock tower.

Behind the statue rises Tillman Hall, dedicated in 1891. Tillman Hall was originally called the Agricultural Building, but

Fronted by 10 Ionic columns and arched windows, Sikes Hall was built in 1904, and originally served as the center for agricultural studies. Sikes also housed a museum and gymnasium in past years. The building was gutted by fire in 1925, rebuilt and used as the university library from 1927 to 1966. Today the two-story brick building houses the offices of the university president, the provost, admissions, financial aid and other officers.

Walk up the sidewalk toward the clock tower, passing the Carillon Garden on your left.

Funded jointly with the university as a project of the Class of 1943, the Carillon Garden offers a contemplative space. A bell that hung from Tillman Hall’s tower for 80 years is displayed. From the garden, you’ll have a fine view of the Outdoor Theater. A gift from the Class of 1915 in the 1930s,

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was later named for Benjamin R. Tillman, South Carolina governor, U.S. senator and original life trustee of Clemson. Today the hall is home to the schools of education and technology and human resource development, as well as the Calhoun Honors College. The tower contains a clock that chimes every 15 minutes and a 47-bell carillon, the largest carillon in the state.

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Plaza, named for President Emeritus Walter T. Cox (Class of 1939), who was the third alumnus to rise to the office of the president (1985-1986).

“Dean” Cox served Clemson in almost every role imaginable from an offensive guard for the football team while a student to the baseball team’s ticket manager and from dean of students to vice president for student affairs.

Walk to Fort Hill Street and turn right.

Thanks to a program administered by the university’s art department, site-specific works integrate public art into the fabric of the Clemson campus. Step inside Tillman Hall to see Phil Moody’s text and photo mural titled Three Ages of Man, located on three levels in the south stairwell.

To the right of Tillman Hall lies the Military Heritage Plaza. Representing all who attended Clemson and received military training, the plaza recognizes the contributions these individuals made to the security of the nation.

Return to the statue of Clemson and continue walking away from the military plaza.

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On your left you will pass Trustee House, constructed between 1889 and 1893 of bricks made of Fort Hill clay. Originally a private home used by chemistry department head Mark B. Hardin, the building served a variety of purposes through the years. The house got its name from its use by the university’s board of trustees.

Today the Office of Public Affairs occupies the building.

Continue up the hill to the white mansion (on your left) set back off the street.

Also known as the Calhoun Mansion, Fort Hill the 200-year-old home of statesman John C. Calhoun and Thomas Green Clemson is open for public tours (daily $5).

A national historic landmark, the

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two-story frame house with a Greek Revival style portico contains original furnishings and family heirlooms of the Calhouns and Clemsons, including the desk John C. Calhoun used while in the U.S. House of Representatives. Calhoun’s one-room office sits outside, just south of the mansion.

Continue past Calhoun’s office and cross Calhoun Drive.

Massive Sirrine Hall is the largest academic building on campus with over four acres of interior space. Named for J.E. Sirrine, a life trustee of Clemson (19281947) whose foundation made a major gift for the construction of the building, the hall is home to the Arthur M. Spiro Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and the Small Business Development Center, as well as a

stock-trading room where students can track stock trends in real time. Sirrine Hall serves as the headquarters for textile management and many majors in the College of Business and Behavioral Science, such as accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing.

building holds the Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Established in 1981, the institute conducts applied research and service in public policy areas. A special collections unit holds many of Clemson’s historical collections, including Senator Thurmond’s papers, as well as the university archives.

Located outside Sirrine Hall, across from the Fernow Café, stands an abstract welded steel sculpture. A mix between a figure and a microscope, Joey Manson’s 1999 work is entitled Shift-Ascend.

Walk south of the Thurmond Institute to reach The Brooks Center.

Opposite, across from Fernow Street, stands Riggs Hall, an engineering building since its construction in 1925. Named

Named for Robert Howell Brooks, Class of 1960, who donated $2.5 million to build the facility, The Brooks Center for Performing Arts is home to many concerts and plays, including performances by students.

Paul Newman and his wife, Joanne Woodward, donated $50,000 for the green room of the center in memory of her father, Wade Woodward Jr., Class of 1922. All events in The Brooks Center are open to the public.

Walk east, across Jersey Lane.

for Clemson’s president from 1910 to 1924, Walter Merritt Riggs, the hall currently houses the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Office of the Dean for the College of Engineering and Science. Busts of some rather grotesque individuals are mounted between the windows of the top floor of Riggs Hall. Legend says that these busts, reputedly sculpted by the students, are of professors the students did not like while the building was being constructed. Tours of Riggs Hall are conducted by the College of Engineering and Science during the school year.

Opposite The Brooks Center, to the east, stretches the McGinty Agricultural Quad Area, located behind Cooper Library. The buildings in this area are Barre, Lehotsky, Newman,

Walk one block south on Fernow Street and cross Williamson Road.

The Flour Daniel Engineering Innovation Building was completed in the summer of 1995. The modern 100,000-square foot building furthers Clemson’s contribution to engineering education and to the economic development of South Carolina. It serves as the home to the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Clemson Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing. The building was made possible by a gift from the Flour Corporation; company employees, many of whom are Clemson graduates, contributed over $3 million to the facility.

Outside stands another public sculpture, entitled Six Degrees of Freedom, a merger of rectangular and fluid forms, designed by Linda Howard. The title refers to an engineering term connected with the laws of vibration.

In this area you will also be close to Memorial Stadium, home of Death Valley and the Clemson Tiger football team. Across the street from Memorial stadium stands the Scroll of Honor. The Clemson Corps maintains the Scroll of Honor and work is currently underway on Memorial Park, an extension of the Scroll of Honor site. The Scroll of Honor recognizes those Clemson alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice- those who gave their lives in service to their country. To date, 479 alumni have been identified who were killed from WWI through the current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Cross Fernow and turn right onto Williamson Road. Continue to the circle in the road.

Recessed below an expanse of green, a semicircular, stepped brick

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and McAdams halls, along with the Poole Agricultural Center. Named for Dr. Koloman Lehotsky, the first department head for forestry, Lehotsky Hall serves as the center for all forest resources programs and the professional golf management program.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management is housed here.

Barre Hall serves as the administration building for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. It is also the home for agricultural and applied economics. The building is named for Dr. Henry W. Barre, the first Clemson alumnus to direct the Agricultural Extension Office.

Between Barre Hall and Cooper Library, David Tillinghast’s work entitled P211. t45.2001 is a 21-foot high silo form constructed of brick and steel. Inside, a bronze marker features a call number that corresponds to an artist book in the reference section of Cooper Library.

Proceed north, passing the roof of the Thurmond Institute, to the Cooper Library.

The R.M. Cooper Library is the university’s main gateway to information databases, books, journals and primary research materials. The first three levels are “quiet floors” for individual study; the four upper floors are “group study” areas. Computer labs are located on the first and fifth floors. Java City coffeehouse sits on the fifth floor, and the

Academic Support Center on the third floor.

Exit to the east side and walk to the rear of the library. Head east past Redfern Health Center on McMillan Road.

At the south end of Redfern, note the huge oak tree.

Here stands the Centennial Oak, a 100-year-old (in 1988) bur oak tree that has grown to a height of 67 feet, with a circumference measuring 12 feet. Its branches spread over 100 feet.

Walk back to McMillan Road and cross over to the Hendrix Student Center.

End the tour by enjoying a cone made with Clemson ice cream. The Hendrix Student Center sells Clemson ice cream and blue cheese that’s made on campus.

Named for Leon J. (Bill) Hendrix (Class of 1963), a life trustee of the university, the complex houses the university bookstore, the McKissick movie theater, a lounge area and local businesses. In the lobby, one of John Acorn’s six campus Friday Flyers is on view, an eight-foot long aluminum sculpture shaped like a paper airplane. The third floor houses the Michelin Career Center, which hosts career fairs and workshops.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

➤ CITY PARKS

Parks abound throughout the Clemson Area. Following are some of the favorites: W.C. Nettles Park, located on 102 Nettles Road adjacent to Issaqueena Trail is our largest park that holds the administrative offices for our Parks and Recreation department. Nettles also has two youth baseball fields, one girls softball field, two adult softball fields, seven regulation tennis courts, and two regulation soccer fields, all lighted. The park also has a play structure, picnic shelter and restrooms. Nettles Parks also houses our Dog Park. You can find it at the rear of the park near the soccer fields.

Ashley Dearing Park, located at 1020 Berkeley Drive, offers a lighted baseball field, play structure, picnic area and shelter and restrooms.

Clemson Park, located on Clemson Park Road off Frontage Road, has two lighted tennis courts, a picnic area, shelter and grills. The park also has play structures and restrooms.

Jaycee Park, located on College Avenue and Edgewood Avenue, Jaycee Park is a shady park with picnic tables and play structure located right beside Catherine Smith Plaza and Fountain in downtown Clemson.

Mountain View Park, located on Lake Hartwell at the end of Mountain View Lane, has a 1-mile walking trail, Public Access boat ramp, 9-hole disc golf course, and picnic areas.

Abernathy Waterfront Park, located along Lake Hartwell and Keowee Trail, is a linear waterfront park just over ½-mile long. The park also has picnic areas and lake access.

➤ COUNTY PARKS

Mile Creek Park (Pickens), This park is a large peninsula with three “islands” at the end and over 7 miles of lakefront offering water views/ access in almost any direction. More than two-thirds of the 69 RV and tent campsites offer direct access to Lake Keowee and all have water and electrical hook ups as well as fire rings.

With hiking trails, boat ramps, ample parking for cars and trailers, a large dock and a sandy-beach swimming area, the Park takes advantage of all Lake Keowee has to offer.

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each with a table and grill, provide ideal locations for day visitors picnicking with family and friends. The Park offers four play areas, two with playground equipment, as well as a basketball court and sand volleyball court.

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Chau Ram (Oconee), Chau Ram County Park is located at the confluence of the Chauga River and Ramsay Creek is Oconee County’s “Best Kept Secret”. With a 40-foot waterfall and Oconee ’s longest suspension bridge, Chau Ram has something to offer for everyone. Visitors can enjoy hiking/biking trails or go tubing and fishing on the river.

Many campers use the park as a base when going rafting on the nearby Chattooga River.

Shelters and a recreational building are also available. Open March - November.

High Falls (Oconee), High Falls County Park is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 44-acre park is located on Lake Keowee. The park store offers a variety of convenient items and is located in the park’s focal point, The Alexander/Cannon/Hill House. The house was built in 1830, and is one of the last remaining pieces of the area’s history. Among its amenities are 100 campsites, a boat ramp, two shelters, a recreational building, miniature golf, a softball

field, volleyball, and horseshoes.

South Cove (Oconee): South Cove is located on Lake Keowee and offers a variety of day use facilities as well as lakeside camping. Fishing, boating, sailing and water skiing are readily accessible via two park boat ramps. Day use facilities include lighted tennis courts, a volleyball court, playground areas, a handicapped accessible fishing pier and a sand beach for sun bathing. The day use area also provides picnic tables and grills. Camping is provided with 46 campsites on the waterfront.

➤ STATE PARKS

Table Rock State Park: This picturesque park features two lakes, a campground, mountain cabins, meeting facilities and an historic lodge.

The park serves as a trailhead for the 80-mile long Foothills Trail through the wilderness along the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Trails through the forested park also include one that leads to the top of Table Rock Mountain itself.

Admission is $2 for ages 16 and older and $1.25 for South Carolina seniors.

Park hours: Spring-Fall: Su-Th 7am9pm, Fri-Sat 7am-10pm; Winter: Su-Th 7am-7pm, Fri-Sat 7am-9pm

➤ SC Botanical Gardens The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a diverse 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. Together with a nationally recognized naturebased sculpture collection, and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum, the SCBG is a premier site for experiencing nature and culture.

The South Carolina Botanical Garden is home to an official American Hosta Society Display Garden, a 70-acre arboretum, miles of nature trails and streams, a butterfly garden, wildflower meadow and many speciality gardens. The Garden is also home to over 400 varieties of camellias, as well as an extensive collection of hollies, hydrangeas, magnolias and native plants.

The Garden is open every day, dawn to dusk, free of charge.

The Fran Hanson Discovery Center (Visitor’s Center) and the Fuller Art Galleries are open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sundays 1pm to 5pm free of charge.

The Bob Campbell Geology Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children, and free for children under age 2 and for members of the Museum.

The Discovery Center and Museum are closed during home football games, Clemson University holiday, July 4, and December 20, 2011 - January 1, 2012.

For more information go to: www.clemson.edu/ public/scbg/ www.visitclemson.com

Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area This lakefront park’s information center displays a wide variety of vintage fishing equipment. And, of course, 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell maintains a reputation for top-flight angling, including for striped and hybrid bass, largemouth, crappie, bream and catfish.

In addition to lake access, there is a park store, hiking, camping and unique, affordable one-room camper cabins. They feature bunk beds, a porch and electricity but no running water or bathrooms. The campground facilities are nearby.

Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area is located just off Interstate 85 at the South Carolina-Georgia border Admissions: $2/ adults; $1.25/ U.S. seniors; Free for age 15 and younger Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4pm-5pm (extended during Daylight Savings Time from 9am-7pm). Park closes at dark.

Other state parks in the area include Keowee Toxaway, Devils Fork and the Oconee State Park and Oconee Station.

For more information: www southcarolinaparks.com.

➤ WATERFALLS

The Upstate abounds with breathtaking waterfalls. Following is a list of our local favorites, all within 40 minutes of Clemson.

Issaqueena Falls: Beginning from the parking area for the Stumphouse Tunnel, the 15-minute hike to Issaqueena Falls is an easy excursion for even the beginning hiker, and it’s rich in lore and history. That’s why it is no stretch to lump this 100-foot cascade among the most popular in the Clemson area, and among the most beautiful.

Also in the park is the Stumphouse Tunnel, which is 25 feet high, 17 feet wide, and although it was not completed, extends 1,617 feet into the mountain. You can walk to the end of the tunnel, but be aware there may be water and you will need a flashlight to find your way.

Directions to the falls: From Clemson drive south on SC Highway 123 to SC 28. Take this road through Walhalla and continue for 6.9 miles and turn right into Stumphouse Tunnel Park. Park and walk across the footbridge on the west side of the parking lot.

Riley Moore Falls: (Sumter National Forest) This 12-foot high waterfall makes up in beauty what it lacks in size. Located on the Chauga River it requires a one mile, moderate hike of about 45 minutes.

Directions to the falls: From Clemson, take US Highway 123 to Westminster; drive west on U.S. Highway 76 for 7.5 miles and turn right onto Cobb Bridge Road; drive 1.6 miles and turn left onto Spy Rock Road; drive 1.8 miles and park by the side of the road.

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Directions: From Clemson drive south on SC Highway 123 to SC Highway 28 and continue to Walhalla. Turn north on SC 11 for 6.3 miles and turn left (northwest) onto Oconee Station Road. Drive 2.4 miles to the trailhead on the left (parking is limited to four cars). Additional parking is available at Oconee Station State Historic Site picnic area. The 0.5-mile hike begins behind the bulletin board.

For a complete listing of the area’s 30-plus waterfalls, please visit www.pendletondistrict.org.

Issaqueena Falls Chau Ram Falls: There is no hike required to see the picturesque falls created when Ramsey Creek cascades over massive boulders and then flows on into the Chauga River. The falls is a short walk from the parking lot of Oconee County’s Chau Ram Park, located two miles west of Westminister on SC Highway 76.

Yellow Branch Falls: This moderately difficult out-and-back trail leads you to the base of a spectacular 50-foot vertical cascade. Starting from the parking area, you will hike approximately .2 mile on the Yellow Branch Nature Trail, before you come to the junction with the Yellow Branch Falls Trail. You will pass through groves of dignified hardwoods and cross meandering creek bottoms before turning to circumnavigate the steep terrain. In the winter when the trees are bare, you can see the Walhalla vicinity as you hike. Wear sturdy shoes and use extra caution during wet conditions as this trail skirts the edges of deep ravines.

Conversely, if it hasn’t rained for some time, the falls may be just a trickle of water over a series of ledges.

Directions: From Clemson drive south on SC Highway 123 to SC Highway 28 and continue through Walhalla 6.8 miles. Turn left turn into Yellow Branch Picnic Ground, and hike in .2 mile on the Nature Trail (from either end) to the Yellow Branch Falls Trail.

Hike 1.3 miles to the falls.

Station Cove Falls: An easy, 30-minute hike through a gorgeous Appalachian cove forest takes you to Station Cove Falls, a stepped 60-foot waterfall that forms from headwaters atop Station Mountain. In the spring and summer, countless wildflowers bloom along the trail. You may see trilwww.visitclemson.com

Riley Moore Falls

➤ HIKING & BIKING

Although many hiking trails in the Clemson area lead to waterfalls, there are other great hiking and biking adventures to be found in the immediate area. Some hikes simply provide easy strolls along the lake or leisurely walks through some of the area’s most scenic parks. Other trails range from easy, to moderate to difficult. We’ve made some class by suggestions of all types below.

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Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park, Clemson: This linear waterfront park trail is just over .5 miles long. The walking trails consist of paved pathways and boardwalks.

It can be accessed off Keowee Trail Road.

Gateway Park, Clemson: The parks walkways are a combination of paved surfaces, pervious concrete, and soft mulch bedding. Gateway Park is a passive park and contains no ball fields, basketball courts, or playground equipment. Access is off SC Hwy. 93.

Town Creek Trail, Pickens: This trail offers a nice 2.5 mile leisurely stroll along Town Creek and through the woods. Located adjacent to Pickens Playground of Promise.

For more information call, (864) 878-6421.

Cherokee Interpretive Trail, Keoway– Toxaway State Natural Area, Sunset: This is an easy quarter mile loop. The History of the Upper Cherokee Indians is re-created in the park museum and four outdoor kiosks.

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For more info, (864)868-2405.

Duke-Energy, World of Energy Nature Trail, Seneca: Enjoy a picnic and beautiful view of Lake Keowee, then take a leisurely stroll along their nature trail. 7812 Rochester Hwy, Seneca.

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For the more adventuresome hiker, a variety of trails can be found in the immediate area.

Issaqueena Lake & Dam Trail, Clemson: Located in Clemson University’s Experimental Forest. The 17,500 acre forest is home to over 50 miles of trails. These trails are used by hikers, cyclists and equestrians alike and range from easy to moderate.

Access is off Old Six Mile Rd. For more information call, (864)653-7649.

South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Clemson: Hiking, walking/jogging, and nature trails are in the garden totaling 3.4 miles; on 294 acres. Most trails are generally level, but do include some hills. Join Dr. David Bradshaw, the Garden’s naturalist, for a fun informative walk on the first Friday of the month. April-October 7 a.m., November-March 9 a.m.. The walks last from 1 to 2 hrs. and are free. For more information call, (864) 656-3405 or www.clemson.edu/ scbq.

Table Rock State Park, Pickens: This State park boasts of quite a few hiking trails. The Foothills Trail, 80-mile footpath.

Pinnacle Mountain Trail, fairly strenuous 3.3 mile trail (one way). Ridge Trail, rugged strenuous trail connecting Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock Trails. Mill Creek Pass, connects the Pinnacle Mountain Trail and Ridge Trail. The Carrick Creek Loop Trail is a 16 | In Season

moderate 1.8 mile loop. For more info and a complete list of trails in Table Rock State Park, (864) 878-9813.

Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve Trail, Pickens: This is a moderate 1.7 mile (one way) path that takes you to the Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve. This is an easy trail most of the way, but drops steeply to the gorge for the last .5 mile. Hours are dawn to dusk.

Sassafras Mountain, Pickens: The summit is open to the public without restriction. It is 100 yds. up a paved trail.

Four states can be viewed from the summit: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Additional Pickens County hiking trails include: Fants Grove, Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve, Glassy Mountain, Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area and Old Mill Race.

In Oconee County there are 19 trails in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, the Blue Ridge Historical Rail (start at Stumphouse) and Oconee Connector of the Palmetto Trail.

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Bike trails in the immediate area range from easy to difficult with most of them providing ample viewing opportunities of Lake Hartwell or the area’s nearby mountain range.

Lawrence Trail, Clemson: This is an easy 2 mile trail located on the Santee Cooper property at the Anne Springs Close Greenway.

Issaqueena Lake & Dam Trail, Clemson: Located in Clemson University’s Experimental Forest. The 17,500 acre forest is home to over 50 miles of trails.

These trails are used by hikers, cyclists and equestrians alike and range from easy to moderate.

Access is off Old Six Mile Rd. For more information call, (864)6537649.

Fants Grove (Twin Lakes) Mountain Bike Trails, Clemson: Trail(s) are located in and around the Twin Lakes Recreation area on beautiful Lake Hartwell. They are listed as “easy” and can be www.visitclemson.com

accessed off Fants Grove Road and then following the directional signs.

For our enthusists who prefer to bike on pavement, check out- www. mapmyride. com/find-ride/unitedstates/sc/Clemson.

This site has over 72 different routes varying from 2 miles to 98 miles, with everything in between.

Other Bike Trails and Mountain Bike trails criss-cross the Clemson Area. For complete details go to: http://www.trails. com and mapmyride.com/find-ride

➤ GOLF

If golf is your sport, the Clemson area has a lot to offer, including the Walker Golf Course at Clemson University.

You can play where the Tigers play. Practice your swing and experience Clemson golf on the 18-hole championship Walker Course, one of most prominent golf courses in South Carolina.

Designed by DJ DeVictor, the Walker Course serves as home for the Clemson University 2003 NCAA national champion golf team. It is designed to accommodate golfers of all skill levels, the course measures 6,911 yards in length from the Tiger tees and a very playable 5,934 yards from the white tees.

The course’s signature Tiger Paw hole is featured as Hole Number 7 in a list of “The Dream 18 of South Carolina: Hidden Gems” on the Professional Golfers’ Association’s website.

Pickens and Oconee County have several other public courses. Among them are: Pickens Country Club 18 holes, 6220 yards, par 72 1018 Country Club Rd., Pickens 864-878-6083 Boscobel 18 holes, 66449 yards, par 71 1221 Summers Drive, Pendleton 864-646-3991 Oconee Country Club 18 holes, 6007 yards, par 71 781 Richland Road, Seneca 864-882-8037

➤ DISC GOLF

This trendy outdoor activity has proven increasingly popular among the young and old. A number of challenging courses are in the Clemson area. They include: Clemson University Outdoor Lab: 18 holes wind through the outdoor camp. Targets marked by numbered plaques 415 Charlie White Trail, Pendleton Campus Beach and Recreation Disc Golf: 18 open holes with slight rolling hills next to Lake

Hartwell Clemson Mountain View Park: Wooded 9 hole course with rolling hills on peninsula of Lake Hartwell 298 Moutain View Lane, Clemson The Thomas Green Course: 17 hole course touring the Clemson University campus; begins in front of Tilman Hall next to the statue of Thomas Green.

Grand Central Station Disc Golf Course: longest “free to play” course in South Carolina. Great for all ages. 270 Sanders Road, Central SC. For more information on disc golf visit www.visitclemson.com

➤ LAKES & RIVERS

There are few places in the world that provide the opportunity to enjoy so many different kinds of water in such close proximity. There are three major lakes – Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee; The Wild and Scenic Chattanooga River and waterfalls in abundance.

Lake Hartwell Has 56,000 acres of water with 962 miles of shoreline bordering Georgia and South Carolina, making it one of the largest lakes in the southeast and ready for all forms of water activity.

Boat Ramps Lawrence Bridge Road Twelve Mile Twin Lakes Oconee Point Coneross Lake Hartwell State Recreation area Lake Keowee Covers 18,372 acres with more than 300 miles of shoreline. The mountain views are stunning from almost anywhere on the lake and there are numerous islands ideal for

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parking the boat and having a picnic.

Boat Ramps Cane Creek Access Area Crow Creek Access Area Fall Creek Access Area Gap Hill Landing High Falls County Park Keowee Town Access Area Lake Keowee Marina Mile Creek Park South Cove County Park Stamp Creek Access Area Warpath Access Area

Lake Keowee

The Wild and Scenic Chattooga River Provides quiet water for trout fishing; rushing white water for rafting and areas that are perfect for kayaking, canoeing or just sitting beside – or in – and enjoying the views. Three organizations provide whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River: Nantahala Outdoor Center Southeastern Expeditions Wildwater Rafting RENTAL Outdoor Adventures Rent kayaks and canoes; retail shop for all outdoor recreation activities.

157 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson 864-653-9007 Upstate Scuba 130 Old Anderson Highway, Suite 210, Clemson Center Shopping Plaza 864-653-3483 Tri-County Boat Rentals Six Mile 864-617-9187

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Lake Jocassee Includes 7,565 acres of crystal clear water and 75 miles of shoreline. It is one of the deepest lakes in the area and has several waterfalls into the lake. The most undeveloped shoreline plus the mountain views make Jocassee the lake of choice for those who want to experience the undisturbed beauty of nature.

Boat Ramps Devils Fork State Park Double Springs Campground

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HISTORY HOUNDS Ashtabula Plantation This is a charming two-story clapboard plantation house built c. 1825 by Lewis Ladson Gibbes (1771-1828) and his wife, the former Maria Drayton and later owned by their son Lewis Reeves Gibbs, the famous SC naturalist. The orginal 2-story brick building on the site dates to before 1790 and was the site of a traveler’s tavern prior to the building of the main house. Ashtabula is a house museum situated on ten acres of open ground with its colonial period brick dependency and well house. The house was restored by the Pendleton Historic Foundation and furnished with antebellum antiques and family artifacts. Located at 2725 Old Greenville Hwy, Central.

Tuesdays through Fridays, 1-4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m.; www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org

Freedom’s Hill Church Located on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University, the church features a dramatic history of church-goers who stood against slavery and faced violent opposition. Outside the church is a garden in the shape of a wagon wheel – a symbol once used on the Underground Railroad that spirited slaves to freedom. Student-led worship services and interpretive programs are the focus of the chapel. www.swu.edu/conference_services/ freedoms_hill.htm

Old Stone Church Located at 101 Stone Circle in Clemson, War hero Gen. Andrew Pickens and others built this Presbyterian church in 1797. The sanctuary was damaged by fire and is no longer in use, but stands watch over a fascinating cemetery where many pioneers are buried, including Pickens and his family. Col. Robert Anderson, of Revolutionary War fame, also is buried in the cemetery.

Hopewell Plantation Built about 1785 initially as a log structure, Hopewell Plantation is representative of a rural house type, which was common in the late 18th and early 19th century in the South Carolina backcountry. Beginning with a small log structure as a frontier pioneer home for Gen. Andrew Pickens (ca. 1785), Hopewell was substantially enlarged by Gen. Pickens and was his plantation home for about 20 years, (ca. 1785-1815). The historical significance of Hopewell rests on the national stature of General Pickens, who will be remembered in American history for his significant contributions as a Revolutionary War General and later as a Native-American negotiator. www.clemson.edu/about/history/properties/hopewell/

Woodburn Historic House Built in 1830, this vintage home exhibits an excellent example of a 19th Century SC Upcountry plantation home. Originally built for Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, members 20 | In Season

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of the Adger family of Charleston took over the plantation and expanded the home.

Woodburn now consists of a house, museum, furnished with antebellum antiques and artifacts; walking trails, outbuildings and a recreation of a Victorian carriage house. Sundays, 2-5 p.m., April-October. www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org South Carolina Botanical Garden/ Hanover House & Hunt Cabin Hanover House was built for Paul de St. Julien in 1716 in Berkley County, South Carolina, the Hanover House was reconstructed on the Clemson University campus in 1941 and moved to the South Carolina Botanical Garden in 1994. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is managed by Clemson University’s Historic Properties department.

The Hanover House is open Saturdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m., and Sundays 2–4:30 p.m. It is often open on Wednesdays 11a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.; call the Hanover House 864.656.2241 first to confirm. Closed University holidays.

The restored Hunt Cabin was built around 1826 by Charles Hunt Jr., who had married Martha Dalton in 1825. As a wedding present, Martha’s father, Solomon Dalton, gave Charles 2,300 acres of land. The Hunt Cabin was built on this tract of land in Seneca, SC. The Cabin was scheduled to be torn down, but was purchased by the Clemson Class of

1915 for $35 and moved to Clemson College in 1955. The original home contained four bedrooms on the first floor and a large front porch. As it currently stands, the Hunt Cabin has one large open room on the first floor, and the front porch is long removed.

General Andrew Pickens, a good friend of the Hunts, spent many nights in their home.

Legend has it that during the Civil War, General Sherman spent a night at the cabin, and thus spared it from the torch during his long campaign in the South.

Fort Hill Plantation Fort Hill was the home of John C. Calhoun and Thomas Green Clemson. Calhoun and his wife, Floride, resided in the house from 1825 until 1850, the year of Calhoun’s death. In 1866 the estate passed to her daughter, Anna Marie, and her husband, Thomas Green Clemson. Clemson would reside in the house until 1888, the year of his death. The plantation is mostly furnished with family artifacts. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m.; phone: (864) 656-2475; www.clemson.edu/about/history/properties/fort-hill.

Pickens County Museum of Art and History A variety of exhibits offer a kaleidoscope of life in Pickens County and the Upstate.

The museum also has limited engagement exhibits and the museum gift shop features the work of more than 100 local and regional fine, traditional and folk artisans that represents the artistic spectrum of this unique area.

Located at 307 Johnson Street, Pickens; Phone: (864) 898-5963 or visit www. co.pickens.sc.us/default.aspx for current exhibit information.

Clemson African American Museum This museum showcases the historical achievements of local African Americans in the Greater Clemson Area and serves as a resource center to engage the community in intellectual discourse about the past.

It is located in the Calhoun Bridge Center, 214 Butler St, Clemson, and is open TuesThurs., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; www.caaamuseum.org Hagood Mill This historic site is a public, nonprofit educational institution whose purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the artifacts, antiquities and archival, cultural and natural history of the county and surrounding region.

Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 5p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. www.co.pickens.sc.us/CulturalCommission/HagoodMill/default.aspx

The Lunney Museum Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, this California-style bungalow has been completly restored and contains a substantial collection of Victorian furniture and period collectibles.; www.lunneyhousemuseum.org

Central History Museum This late-18th-century house a 416 Church St., Central, was the home of a local merchant and now houses a collection of historic memorabilia that includes Bertha Evans Morgan’s raised garden. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Open each Sunday 2-4 p.m. and is closed on major holidays. Open by appointment. www. centralheritage.org

Oconee Heritage Center Located at 123 Browns Square Drive, Walhalla, the Oconee Heritage Center brings history back to life through museum exhibits, educational programs, festivals and much more. The OHC is housed in the historic Tobacco Warehouse (1892) and first opened in 2004.

Visitors explore the history of Native Americans, immigration, railroads, New Deal programs, textile mills, agriculture and much more as it relates to the area. The museum offers a self-guided tour through time long before counties were organized.

Popular exhibits include the Dugout Ca

noes being preserved within the museum, a walk-in Stump House Tunnel exhibit and a Depression Era Tenant Farmer’s House.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 12 – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; www. oconeeheritagecenter.org

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The Central Railway Museum The museum includes a “heritage” layout in classic toy train scales, large dual-level HO layout and a garden layout. The museum is located at 108 Werner St., and is open the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. www.crmha.org Faith Clayton Genealogy Room

Housed at Southern Wesleyan University’s Rickman Library, the collection consists of genealogical material, including photographs, documents, books and a database of 350,000 Upstate names. The collection contains reference books on Cherokee history in Pickens and Oconee counties. www. centralheritage.org/faith.html Fall/Winter 2015 | 21

ATTRACTIONS South Carolina Botanical Garden This is a unique location that consists of an abundance of natural landscapes, streams, nature trails and display gardens that stretch across 295 acres. The Bob Campbell Geology Museum, a nationally recognized nature-based sculpture collection helps define the garden experience. A great place to explore nature.

Open every day from dawn to dusk; admission is free. www.clemson.edu/scbg Bob Campbell Geology Museum See mineral clusters and sparkling gemstones. Marvel at fossilized plants and animals once buried in layers of rock, and don’t miss the iron meteorites and minerals that glow in the dark or Smilodon the Saber-toothed Cat that once roamed what is now South Carolina. Located at 103 Garden Trail, it is open Thurs – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day, also open Wed 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed University holidays. www.clemson. edu/geomuseum

enjoy interactive games, a short nature trail, a butterfly garden and a picnic area with a beautiful view of Lake Keowee. Admission to the facility is free and is open Monday thru Saturday. Special events are held throughout the year so check our website often for details!

South Carolina Botanical Garden exhibits by South Carolina artists rotate quarterly with a permanent collection by S.C. native Elizabeth B. Fuller. The Garden Discovery Room offers touch tables, microscopes and a reference library for nature and gardening enthusiasts. Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Closed Clemson University holidays. www. clemson.edu/visiting/visitor_center.html

Ram Cat Alley Located in the historic district of downtown Seneca, South Carolina, Ram Cat Alley is home to one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants and festivals. Both charmingly historic and elegantly sophisticated, this pedestrian-friendly block of locally owned stores and restaurants is a great place for friends and family to meet for good food, unique shopping and fun events. www. ramcatalley.com Pickens Flea Market Find great bargains and an occasional treasure among the yardsale-type items, produce and antiques. Open every Wednesday. 1449 Walhalla Hwy., Pickens, SC, 29671, (864) 878-4762

‘55 Exchange Located in the Hendrix Student Center, the ’55 Exchange is a student run enterprise that manufactures, sells and serves Clemson’s world famous ice cream and other Clemson products like blue cheese, eggs, music CDs, etc. Open Mon. – Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; during June & July extended to 8 p.m., Mon, – Thurs.; and Sat.-Sun. 1 to 6 p.m. www.clemson.edu/ icecream Fran Hanson Discovery Center The Discovery Center, located in the S.C. Botanical Garden on the campus of Clemson University, is the visitor center for the S.C. Botanical Garden offers regional brochures and garden information. Featured

Duke Energy’s World of Energy Located on Lake Keowee beside the 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

T. Ed Garrison Arena Located at Clemson University, this multi-purpose, Garrison Arena is recognized as one of the premier livestock facilities in the Southeast.

The Arena is South Carolina’s only full service, public facility designed to promote the state’s billion-dollar livestock industry.

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sales, exhibits and educational programs, which benefit those in agriculture and agribusiness and the youth of South Carolina.

These events draw thousands of visitors to Clemson and South Carolina, boost tourism and contribute to economic development not only in the upstate, but also throughout the entire state of South Carolina.

For more information on events and rental of the facilities, go to: www. clemson.edu/public/garrison

Walhalla State Fish Hatchery Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this trout hatchery annually raises some 150,000 pounds of rainbow, brown and brook trout for stocking mountain streams and lakes.

Located on S.C. Highway 107; open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.hatcheries.dnr.sc.gov/ walhalla/about.html Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail This is a self-guided tour to discover the quilt panels located within Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties. Begun in February 2010 the project seeks to document the history of quilting, quilters, and their craft. Part of the National Quilt Trail, began in 2001 in Ohio, the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail is associated with the 25 states in the United States and in Canada. The Trail celebrates the history and heirlooms of creativity born of necessity and recognized as an art form worldwide. For street addresses and GPS coordinates, go to www.upstateheritagequilttrail.com

Split Creek Farm

art is open to the public.

From Clemson, take SC Highway 187 and turn north toward Clemson Research Park, 2.7 miles. Turn right at the Mobile gas station and go 1/4 mile on Centerville Rd. The farm is on the left. Arts & Crafts in the Barn Yard will be held November 19,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon - Sat (9 a.m.-6 p.m.); Sun (2 p.m.5 p.m.). Call 864-287-3921 or E-mail: info@ splitcreek.com; www.splitcreek.com The Happy Berry Farm A pick your own small fruit farm with blackberries, blueberries, figs, and elderberries. The season runs from June 1st until early September. 510 Gap Hill Rd. Six Mile Sc 29682, (864) 868-2946, www.happyberry.com

➤ EQUESTRIAN

Whether you want to rent a horse for an hour or a day, take a horse vacation with your horse or go somewhere new and include a horseback ride in your next family trip.

The possibilities are endless in the Clemson area.

Issaqueena Lake & Dam Trail, Clemson Located in Clemson University’s Experimental Forest. The 17,500 acre forest is home to over 50 miles of trails. These trails are used by hikers, cyclists and equestrians alike and range from easy to moderate. Access is off Old Six Mile Rd. For more information call, (864)653-7649.

Clemson Farmers Market The Market features fresh, locally grown produce, specialty food items, and handmade arts and crafts. Market hours are 3:30-6:30 every Friday, June through October. First Friday at the Market takes place the first Friday of each month, June-October, and features expanded Market hours, entertainment and activities, food and beverages, and a free outdoor movie sponsored by Patrick Square at 8:30pm. 578 Issaqueena Trail, Clemson. For more information visit www.clemsonfarmersmarket.org

Table Rock Equestrian Center Enjoy horseback riding with a trained guide through the streams and waterfalls of Pinnacle Mountain. Lessons and boarding are also available. Call 864-878-2896 for information and reservations today. Located at 103 Sliding Rock Road, Pickens. www.tablerockresort.com 144 State Road S-39-69, Pickens SC 29671, (864) 878-3942

Split Creek Farm This working farm is a Grade A Dairy located in a barn designed and built by the owners to include the milking and cheese operations and a kid nursery. A retail gift shop featuring goat milk products and folk

Chattooga Ridge Stables Located at 230 Beulah Land Drive, Mountain Rest, the stables offer horseback riding for

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beginners to experienced, including pony rides. Farm trail rides through streams and wooded trails. Call for reservations and pricing information, 864-638-5754 or 864324-1102.

Directions from Walhalla: Take SC Hwy 28 west from Walhalla; Turn Left on Whetstone Road and go 5 miles to Beulah Land Drive.

Fieldstone Farm Bed & Breakfast Horse lovers of all ages can enjoy trail riding or taking a wagon ride around the farm at 640 Fieldstone Farm Road, Westminster. Beginners can enjoy learning the basics and trail riding around the farm, while more experienced riders may enjoy a remote ride in the Sumter National Forest.

Remote trail ride includes sack lunch and drinks and is a full day event. Call 864-8825651.

Rocky Gap/Willis Knob Horse Trails Map – Hiking 6 The Rocky Gap Trail in South Carolina and the Willis Knob Trail in Georgia combine to offer some of the most scenic horseback riding in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding across deeply dissected ridges, the trails descend into the beautiful Chattoooga Wild and Scenic River corridor. The Whetstone Horse Camp in South Carolina serves as a base camp for many users of both trails. There is a fee for the Whetstone Horse Camp. Earls Ford road is very close to Whetstone Horse Camp and provides a parking area, and a hiking access trail to the Chattooga River.

For more great horseback experience go to: South Carolina Upstate Equine Council www.scupstateequine.org

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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT &CULTURE

In recent years the options for entertainment in the Clemson area have expanded to meet the demands of a diverse population. The city’s lively Brooks Center downtown caters especially to students and young professionals with a smorgasbord of nightlife. Here they can shoot pool, dance to live music, sample brews at a variety of pubs or sip a cappuccino at one of the local coffee companies.

Memorial Stadium at Clemson University has hosted The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Billy Joel, U2, The Eagles and Reba McIntyre and, on a more sublime note, Clemson University’s carillon concerts are a special treat, while nightspots such as The Esso Club, and several places along Tiger Boulevard afford an opportunity to enjoy live jazz, soul or other great music. ➤ PERFORMING ARTS The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Since opening in 1994, The Brooks Center on the Clemson University campus has elevated the city’s cultural offerings to a new level. The Brooks Center is home for the performing arts at Clemson University.

The state-of-the-art facility serves as a roadhouse to many nationally and internationally acclaimed dance companies, theatre troupes, and music ensembles of all types. The center is comprised of a 968-seat proscenium theatre that serves as the main stage, a 100-seat black box theatre, and a 100-seat recital room.

Box Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m.; (864) 656-7787 (nmartin@clemson.edu) or (maryjoj@clemson.edu) Clemson’s Carillon Clemson University’s carillon concerts feature the 47 bells atop Tillman Hall on campus. Concerts offer a wide repertoire — from show tunes to holiday carols. For

Clemson’s Carillon information, call (864) 656-6366.

Clemson Little Theatre at the Pendleton Playhouse In 1989 The Clemson Little Theatre purchased the old movie theatre on Mechanic Street in Pendleton and

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renovated it into a modern playhouse that operates in conjunction with adjacent and Cox Hall. The playhouse serves as the home of The Clemson Little Theatre and Clemson Area Youth Theatre. For season or current production information visit www. clemsonlittletheatre.com/ or call 864-6468100.

Oconee Community Theatre OCT continues to provide a wide variety of theatre experiences for the community.

For current productions and season offerings visit www.oconeetheatre.org/ about.php

Pickens County Museum of Art and History A variety of exhibits offer a kaleidoscope of life in Pickens County and the Upstate.

The museum also has limited engagement exhibits and the museum gift shop features the work of more than 100 local and

Walhalla Civic Auditorium

Walhalla Civic Auditorium The Walhalla Civic Auditorium complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally the Walhalla Graded School, established in 1903, the building and land were deeded to the Walhalla Auditorium Restoration Committee in 2004. Today, the WCA Our mission is a first-class facility for performances, conferences, and seminars that enhance the cultural and social life of the area. More than two dozen productions are brought to its stage annually. For current events call 877-368- 5318 or visit http://walhallacivic. com/ ➤ VISUAL ARTS The Arts Center This is a nonprofit community art center located in Clemson that provides exceptional arts education and makes fine art accessible and exciting to our community. In addition to an exciting selection of programs in a variety of cultural disciplines, the Center offers a variety of events in the art gallery and multipurpose auditorium during the day and evening hours.

Office & Gallery hours: MondayThursday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Call for Thursday evening and Saturday hours.

(864) 633-5051

The Rainey Fine Arts Center At Anderson University, 316 Blvd. St., (864) 231-2125) have exhibits throughout the year.

Hendrix Student Center On Clemson University’s campus, the center’s 163-seat McKissick Theatre shows first-run films and documentaries at bargain-basement prices. Free to Clemson University students.

The Strom Thurmond Institute

regional fine, traditional and folk artisans that represents the artistic spectrum of this unique area.

Located at 307 Johnson Street, Pickens; Phone: (864) 898-5963 or visit www. co.pickens.sc.us/default.aspx for current exhibit information.

Blue Ridge Arts Center Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South 2nd Street, Seneca, oversees a continuing series of exhibits featuring the work of both adults and students, community

For information on these and other events and attractions, visit www.cityofclemson. org/ or www.theupcountry.com/ ➤ LIBRARIES The Strom Thurmond Institute Created on October 29, 1981, when Senator Strom Thurmond announced his decision to place at Clemson University, his alma mater, the papers and memorabilia spanning his more than 65 years of public service, the center is a leader in applied research and service in public policy areas.

It is located on Silas Pearman Blvd. on campus. Call 864-6564700 for more information.

Faith Clayton Genealogy Room Housed at Southern Wesleyan University’s Rickman Library, the collection consists of genealogical material, including photographs, documents, books and a database of 350,000 Upstate names. The collection contains reference books on Cherokee history in Fran Hanson Pickens and Oconee Discovery Center counties.

The Rudolph Lee Gallery Located in Lee Hall on the Clemson University campus the Lee Gallery regularly stages art exhibitions during the academic year that primarily highlight the work of students, faculty and area artists.

The Fran Hanson Discovery Center (Perimeter Road, west campus, (864) 656-3405) features artists who demonstrate their work, including fiber art, watercolors and woodcarving.

residents and traveling offerings. Classes for all ages and demonstrations are frequent. Information can be obtained by calling 864-882-2722 or emailing office@blueridgeartscenter.com or edu@ blueridgeartscenter.com.

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EVENTS Major Events ➤ AUGUST SC Upper State Fair Aug. 27 – Sept. 7, Greenville Pickens Speedway, 4pm-11pm (Weekdays), 12pm11pm (Weekends) ➤ SEPTEMBER Dacusville Farm Show Sept. 5/6, 3147 Earls Bridge Road, Easley SC 29640, 8am-10pm South Carolina Apple Festival Sept. 11/12, Main Street, Westminster SC 29693, 11am-8pm (Friday), 10am-5pm (Saturday) SC Foothills Heritage Fair Sept. 29 – Oct. 4, 178 Hayfield Road, Westminster SC 29693, 4pm-9pm (Weekdays), 10am-10pm (Saturday), 1pm6pm (Sunday)

For more information and additional events, go to

Pendleton Spring Jubilee and Jubilee Joyride April 2/3, Village Square, Pendleton SC 29670, 10am-6pm (Saturday), 12pm-5pm (Sunday)

Seneca Independence Day Celebration July 4, Gignilliat Field, 698 W South 4th Street, Seneca SC 29678, 5pm-10pm (Fireworks on July 4 at 9:30pm)

Greater Clemson Music Festival April 15 – April 23, Locations and Times Vary, www.clemsonmusicfest.org

Recurring Events

Pickens Azalea Festival April 15/16, W Main Street, Pickens SC 29670, 7pm-11pm (Friday), 8am-11pm (Saturday) Central Railroad Festival April 23, E Main Street, Central SC 29630, 10am-5pm ➤ MAY Blue Ridge Fest May 6, 734 W Main Street, Pickens SC 29671, 6pm-10:30pm

➤ OCTOBER Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival Oct. 10, 5301 Dacusville Hwy, Pickens SC 29671, 9am-11pm

Mayberry Days May 6/7, Main Street, Westminster SC 29693, 12pm-5:30pm (Friday), 9am-3pm (Saturday)

Storytelling Festival at Hagood Mill Oct. 17, 600 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens SC 29671, 10am-4pm

Clemson Festival of Arts May 21, Catherine Smith Plaza, Clemson SC 29630, 10am-5pm

Walhalla Oktoberfest Oct. 16 – Oct. 17, Sertoma Field, Walhalla SC 29691, All Day Event

Six Mile Issaqueena Festival May 21, Main Street, Six Mile SC 29682, 10am-5pm

Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival Oct. 24, Village Green, Pendleton SC 29670, 10am-5pm

Seneca Fest May 27/28, Norton Thompson Park (Main & Depot Streets), Seneca SC 29678, 5pm10pm (Friday), 10am-10pm (Saturday)

Appalachian Homecoming at Walhalla Civic Auditorium Oct. 30, 101 E North Broad Street, Walhalla SC 29691, 5:30pm-10pm ➤ NOVEMBER Anderson Christmas Gift Light Festival Nov. 26 – Dec. 25, Whitehall Park, Anderson SC 29625, 5:30pm-10pm (SundayThursday), 5:30pm-11pm (Friday/Saturday) ➤ MARCH Farm Day at Ashtabula Historic House March 26, 2725 Old Greenville Hwy (SC 88), Central SC 29630, 9am-3pm ➤ APRIL Bluegrass under the Stars April 2, Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton SC 29670, 4pm-11pm 26 | In Season

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➤ JULY Clemsonfest July 3, Clemson University Campus Beach, Seneca SC 29678, 5pm-10pm (Fireworks on July 3 at 9:30pm)

➤ JANUARY Music in the Mountains at Hagood Mill Every Third Saturday 10am-4pm, 600 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens SC 29671, Jan. – Dec. ➤ APRIL Music at Pickens Amphitheater Every Saturday 7pm-10pm, 114 W Main Street, Pickens SC 29671, April 25 – Aug. 22 (2015), April 23 – Aug. 27 (2016) Jazz on the Alley (Seneca) Every Thursday 6:30pm-9pm, Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, SC 29678, April 2 – Oct. 29 (2015), April 7 – Oct. 27 (2016) ➤ MAY Historic Pickens Cruise-In & Music on Main Every First Saturday 7pm-10pm, 114 W Main Street, Pickens SC 29671, May – Aug. Music on the Market (Easley) Every Friday 7pm-10pm, Easley Amphitheater (150 W 1st Avenue), Easley SC 29640, May 1 – June 19 (2015), May 7 – June 18 (2016)

Farmers Markets Clemson Farmers Market Every Friday 3pm-6pm, Patrick Square May 15 – Oct. 16 (2015), May 13 – Oct. 14 (2016), Harvest Market – First Friday in Nov., Holiday Market – First Friday in Dec.

Celebrate America July 3/4, Easley Amphitheater (150 W 1st Avenue), Easley SC 29640, 2pm-10pm (Fireworks on July 4 at 9:30pm)

Pendleton Farmers Market Every Saturday 9am-1pm, Village Green, June 6 – Sept. 26 (2015), June 4 – Sept. 24 (2016)

Walhalla Independence Eve Celebration July 3, Walhalla Memorial Stadium (101 E North Broad Street), Walhalla SC 29691, 7pm-10pm (Fireworks on July 3 at 9:30pm)

Six Mile Farmers Market Every Thursday 4pm-7pm, Old Six Mile Fire Station (Next to Town Hall), April 9 – Oct. 29 (2015), April 14 – Oct. 27 (2016)

Hillbilly Day July 4, 120 Verner Mill Road, Mountain Rest SC 29664, 9am-3pm

Easley Farmers Market Every Saturday 8am-12pm, City Hall, April 11 – Oct. 3 (2015), April 2 – Oct. 1 (2016)

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Foothills Heritage Market Every Saturday 8am-12pm, 178 Hayfield Road, Westminster SC 29693, May 2 – Oct. 31 (2015), May 7 – Nov. 5 (2016) Seneca Farmers Market Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6am-12pm, NortonThompson Park (Main & Depot Streets), June 2 – Sept. 29 (2015-16) Walhalla Farmers Market Every Monday 7am-10am and Thursday 4pm-7pm, Main Street, June 1 – Sept. 28 (2015), June 2 – Sept. 29 (2016)

Entertainment Destinations (Various Events) Clemson Area African American Museum www.ca-aam.org, 864-654-2944 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University www.clemson.edu/brooks, 864-656-7787 South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University www.clemson.edu/scbg, 864-656-3405 The Arts Center of Clemson www.explorearts.org, 864-633-5051 Clemson Little Theater (Pendleton) www.clemsonlittletheater.com, 864-646-8100 T. Ed Garrison Arena at Clemson University www.clemson.edu/garrison, 864-646-2717 Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina (Pendleton) www.bgamsc.org, 864-646-7271 Woodburn and Ashtabula Historic Houses (Pendleton) www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org, 864-646-7249 Hagood Mill and Downtown Pickens www.visitpickenscounty.com, 864-898-5585 Greenville Pickens Speedway (Easley) www.greenvillepickens.com, 864-295-5764 Foothills Playhouse (Easley) www.fhplayhouse.com, 864-855-1817 Duke Energy’s World of Energy (Seneca) www.duke-energy.com, 800-777-1004 Walhalla Civic Auditorium www.walhallacivic.com, 864-638-5277

100 Liberty Drive, Clemson

Ballenger Historic House (Seneca) www.ballengerhouse.org, 864-882-7162

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The Lunney House Museum (Seneca) www.lunneyhousemuseum.org,, 864-882-4811 Silver Dollar Music Hall (Long Creek) www.silverdollarmusichall.com, 864-647-5552

864.653.7002 Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday Noon - 5 pm

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RICK ERWIN’S

excited about Clemson location

BY GREG OLIVER

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n October 2014, the Rick Erwin Dining Group opened its fourth restaurant in the Upstate at Patrick Square in Clemson.

Nine months later, the company remains extremely happy about the decision.

“Patrick Square is the new Clemson,” said partner Rick Erwin. “Patrick Square is a big and unique part of the Clemson family and it is the latest example of the dynamic growth of the community itself. We’re proud to be located here.”

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The restaurant is housed on the ground floor of a 12,000-square-foot mixed-use building located at the corner of Thomas Green Boulevard and Market Street. Retail offices are located above for rent. Among the menu items are fresh seafood, prime and aged steaks, desserts, house-made soups and salads. Favorites include appetizer deviled eggs as well as cedar plank salmon, a barbecue burger and Danish baby back ribs.

Guests are able to view the restaurant’s

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most current menu at rickerwins.com/ clemson since it changes seasonally.

Jeremy Bohler, general manager of Rick Erwin’s Clemson, said he is pleased with the response the restaurant has received since its opening at Patrick Square.

“We’ve gotten off to a great start in Clemson and love having guests from the entire region visit us,” Bohler said. “We look forward to growing our relationships more within our community.”

CFO and partner Michael Ivey agrees.

“This area represents a growing population that is our market of guests,” Ivey said. “The thriving community in Clemson is something we love and wanted to be a part of.”

Sara Cobb, marketing and communication manager for the Rick Erwin Dining Group, said the goal is to provide the best experience for patrons.

“From the moment they walk in until they leave, we are doing our best to make them say, ‘Wow, that was more than dinner. That was special,’” Cobb said.

“We’re very mindful to make sure we provide the best value for our guests too.”

Rick Erwin’s first began in downtown Greenville with the West End Grille, which celebrated its 10th year anniversary in May. The company has been named among the top 50 restaurants in the nation, top 100 steakhouses in the nation and best seafood restaurant in South Carolina by OpenTable.

Officials with the company say they are excited about the future growth of Patrick Square, adding they believe it will redefine Clemson and offer many amenities and attractions to the city and region as a whole. One specific addition officials are especially excited about is the completion of the hotel that is planned for Patrick Square.

To make reservations atRick Erwin’s Clemson at (864) 654-9466 or go online at www. rickerwins.com.

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RESTAURANTS ➤ AMERICAN #3 Calhoun Corners 103 Clemson St. (864) 654-7490 #5 Beef O’ Brady’s 101 Canoy Ln. (864) 654-5151 #6 Sardis Den/Goobers 520-2 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 654-7427 #7 Ruby Tuesday 900 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 653-8050 #7 Western Sizzlin’ 898 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-3112 #8 Pixie & Bills 1058 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-1210 #8 Waffle House 1064 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 653-9381 #11 Blue Heron 405 College Ave. (864) 653-3354 #15 “356” 366 College Ave. (864) 653-1356 #15 The Burger Joint 378 College Ave. (864) 722-9090 #16 The Esso Club 129 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 654-5120 #14 Wingin’ it 359 College Ave. (864) 654-2444 #18 Palmetto’s Smokehouse & Oyster Bar 199 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 650-2664

#21 Skins Hotdogs 1070 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-4422 #23 Mac’s Drive In 404 Pendleton Rd. (864) 654-1103

#24 Seasons by the Lake 100 Madren Center Dr. (864) 654-7444 #26 Jake’s Wayback Burgers 1390 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 112 (864) 653-9700 #26 IHOP 1390 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 400 (864) 643-1052 ➤ ASIAN/ CHINESE #1 New China Super Buffet 1053 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-8868 #2 Clemson Sushi Bar 1067 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 624-9005 #5 China Express (Bi-Lo) 501 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 653-7777 #7 Lao Hu Cheng Bistro 906 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-0050

#26 Red Bowl Asian Bistro 1390 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 210 (864) 654-8800

➤ COFFEE SHOPS #8 Starbucks 1082 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-1751 #8 Dunkin Donuts 1068 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-4459 #13 All In Coffee Shop 106 Earle St. (864) 372-4510 #14 Spill the Beans 102 North Clemson Ave. (864) 654-1515 #20 Moe Joe’s Coffee 385 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 653-8563

➤ DELI, SANDWICH SHOP #2 Jersey Mike’s Subs 1067-40 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-9266 #7 Subway 826 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 653-8355

#18 Subway of Clemson 341 College Ave. (864) 654-1432 #14 Jimmy Johns 393 College Ave. (864) 653-9001 #26 McAlisters Deli 1390 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 306 (864) 654-0400

➤ FAST FOOD #1 Chick-fil-A 1061 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-4655 #1 McDonalds 1065 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-3498 #1 Zaxby’s 1059 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 653-6768 #1 Taco Bell 1057 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-7746 #1 Cook Out 1055 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 653-5314 #2 Sonic Drive In 1075 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 653-3232

➤ ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT #14 Spill the Beans 102 North Clemson Ave. (864) 654-1515 #26 TCBY 1390 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 302 (864) 654-3030 ➤ MEXICAN #8 El Jimador 1062 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-8006

#14 Little Ceasar’s 391 College Ave., Ste. 105 (864) 653-9540 #15 Brioso Fresh Pasta 360 College Ave. (864) 653-3800 #17 Mellow Mushroom 189 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 634-1226

#14 Moe’s Southwest Grill 391 College Ave. (864) 654-6630

#22 Columbos Pizza 203 Pendleton Rd. (864) 654-1103

#14 Chipotle 393 College Ave. (864) 653-5801

➤ PUBS #12 Sloan Street Tap Room 109-1 Sloan St. (864) 654-7210

#20 Super Taco 391 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 654-6474 ➤ PIZZA/ ITALIAN #2 Pizza Hut 1073 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-8646

#12 Nicks Tavern & Deli 107-2 Sloan St. (864) 654-4890 #13 Backstreet Pub & Deli 102-1 Earle St. (864) 653-7581

#5 Dominos Pizza 501 Old Greenville Hwy. (Bi-Lo) (864) 653-7575

#13 Overtime 102-2 Earle St. (864) 654-1234

#6 Tony’s Pizza 500 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 654-1555

#15 Tiger Town Tavern 368 College Ave. (864) 654-5901

#8 The Pot Belly Deli 109 Wall St. (864) 654-3663

#4 KFC & Long John Silvers 118 Pinnacle St. (864) 654-1598

#7 Yolk-Asian Kitchen 906 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 3 (864) 400-8218

#13 Groucho’s Deli 104 Finely Street (864) 653-7764

#5 Bojangles 102 Canoy Ln. (864) 654-8135

#11 Papa John’s Pizza 501 College Ave. (864) 653-7272

#15 Top of the Tavern 366-A College Ave. (864) 654-6600

# 10 Osaka Express 518 College Ave., Ste. 100 (864) 654-3060

#14 Firehouse Subs 385 College Ave. (864) 654-7827

#7 Wendy’s 1048 Tiger Blvd.

(864) 654-5099

#12 Todaro Pizza 105 Sloan St. (864) 654-3001

#15 Loose Change 349 College Ave. (864) 654-1090

#21 Asian Delight 139 Anderson Hwy. (864) 653-8891

#15 Pita Pit 383 College Ave. (864) 653-7482

#19 Bojangles of Pendleton 7610 Highway 76 (864) 646-4680

#13 Peppino’s Pizzeria 384-2 College Ave. (864) 653-3555

#18 T.D.’s of Clemson 347 College Ave. (864) 653-6518

#7 Tokyo Japan 906 Tiger Blvd.

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➤ APPAREL M.H. Frank 380 College Ave., (864) 654-4484 www.mhfrankltd.com Sassy’s Shoes and Gifts 109 Sloan St., (864) 654-4150 Palmetto Shades 384 College Ave., (864) 643-0190 Entourage 382 College Ave., (864) 225-9303 Lansing Alayne 405 College Ave., (864) 643-4170 Southern Fried Cotton 393 College Ave., (864) 654-7500 Screen My Tee 215 Pendleton Rd., Ste. 50, (864) 735-2702 ➤ CLEMSON APPAREL The Athletic Dept.

1102 Tiger Blvd., (864) 653-3802 Tickled Orange 362 College Ave., (864) 654-6888 Knickerbockers 354 College Ave., (864) 654-4203

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Clemson Variety and Frame 374 College Ave., (864) 654-4732 Senn’s Florist 1376 Tiger Blvd., (864) 654-3131 Tiger Lily Florist and Gifts 139 Anderson Hwy., (864) 654-1927 Razzberry Fiz 104 Keith St., (864) 654-7722 ➤ SPECIALTY Allens Creations (Framery) 400 College Ave., (864) 654-3594 www.allensctreations.com Glazed (Pottery Studio) 518 College Ave., (864) 643-4242 Mountain Music (Instruments and equipment) 518 College Ave., (864) 654-3411 Outdoor Adventures (Outfitters) 157 Old Greenville Hwy., (864) 653-9007

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www.squidoo.com/pendleton-antiques Avenue of Oaks 150 Exchange St., (864) 646-8907

Mountain Made 102 Exchange St., (864) 646-8836

Blue Ridge Antiques 130 E. Main St., (864) 646-6008

Past Times 165 N. Mechanic St., (864) 508-5629

Grandma’s Antiques and Things Corner of Broad and Queen St. (864) 646-8836

Village Station Antiques 107 N. Mechanic St., (864) 646-3090

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➤ WALHALLA Warthers Antique Market 308 E. Main St., (864) 638-0200

www.ramcatalleysc.com/ The Purple Sunflower 125 N. Townville St., (864) 886-8222

Tiger Sports Shop 364 College Ave., (864) 654-1719 www.tigersports.com

Upstate Scuba (Scuba/ Snorkeling retail, rental & service) 500 Old Greenville Hwy., Ste. 500-7 (864) 653-3483

Tiger Town Graphics 362 College Ave., (864) 654-1365 tigertowngraphics.com

Gotta Run Clemson 530 Old Greenville Hwy. (864) 986-0803

Greek Gallery 353 College Ave., (864) 654-6784

Southpaw Cycles 103 Canoy Ln., (864) 653-4485

Porta Portese 112 Ram Cat Alley, (864) 882-0300 Tannin Hall Ram Cat Alley

Judge Keller’s 367 College Ave., (864) 654-6646

Elkmont Trading Company 100 Liberty Dr., (864) 653-7002

Shaw’s Florist 717 W. North 1st St., (864) 882-3238

Now and Then 111 W. North 1st St., (864) 882-9824 Recycle Thrift Store 615 W. North 1st St.

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Warthers Antiques 321 E. Main St., (864) 638-0200 Middle of Main Antiques 124C East Main St., (864) 638-8390 Farm House Interiors 124A East Main St., (864) 718-7171 Old Trading Post 222 East Main St., (864) 638-6107

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Comfort Inn of Clemson 1305 Tiger Blvd.

Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 653-3600 or 1-800-228-5150 www.comfortinn.com

Holiday Inn Express 1381 Tiger Blvd.

Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 654-9410 www.hiexpress.com/clemsonsc

Courtyard by Marriott 201 Canoy Ln. Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 654-8833 www.courtyard.com/GSPCL

James F. Martin Inn at Clemson University 240 Madren Center Dr. Clemson, SC 29633 (864) 654-9020 or 1-888-654-9020 www.cuconferencecenter.com

Days Inn 1387 Tiger Blvd.

Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 653-4411 or 1-800-DAYSINN www.daysinnclemson.com Hampton Inn 851 Tiger Blvd.

Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 653-7744 or 1-800-HAMPTON www.hamptoninn.com

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University Inn & Conference Center US 123 & US 76, 1310 Tiger Blvd.

Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 654-7501 or 1-800-228-2828 www.universityinnclemson.com Hotel Tillman 1303 Tiger Blvd.

Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 653-6000 www.hoteltillmanclemson.com

remaining signature events FESTIVAL OF ARTS – third weekend in May SUMMER ART CAMP – June/July

20x20 INVITATIONAL CLAY EXHIBIT AND SALE – Fall HOLIDAY ARTIST SALE – November/December exhibits and classes held throughout the year

212 Butler Street, Clemson, SC 29631 864.633.5051, info@explorearts.org EXPLOREARTS.ORG Exhibit and office hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., /ClemsonArtsCenter Monday–Thursday; 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Friday @ArtsInClemson By appointment on Saturday or Sunday

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The Clemson University Conference Center and Inn is the perfect place for experiencing Clemson and the surrounding area. Located on the shores of Hartwell Lake and adjacent to the University campus, the Conference Center and Inn combines a garden-like setting with luxurious accommodations for staying, playing and dining in true Clemson Tiger style. With a lakeside restaurant and bar and the championship Walker Golf Course, there’s no better place for your next Clemson Experience.

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