Guidebook for Central
Food Scene
This is a full service restaurant with an awesome bakery. Diner is limited, but breakfast and lunch is great
27 locals recommend
The Village Bakery & Cafe
108 E Main StThis is a full service restaurant with an awesome bakery. Diner is limited, but breakfast and lunch is great
100 year old building that has been renovated to keep it charm. Upscale food and dining with a small bar
36 locals recommend
Calhoun Corners Restaurant
103 Clemson St100 year old building that has been renovated to keep it charm. Upscale food and dining with a small bar
This has an awesome salsa bar - unusually 6 different to choose from. Food portions are large and good quality, service is fast
Papas & Beer Mexican Restaurant
160 W Beltline BlvdThis has an awesome salsa bar - unusually 6 different to choose from. Food portions are large and good quality, service is fast
Super Taco
391 Old Greenville HwyGreat local authentic Mexican food close to Clemson campus
Monterrey of Clemson
1710 W Main StMexican food with flare...fast service, full bar
Full Sushi bar and hibachi, good food, gets busy close to evening.
9 locals recommend
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
906 Tiger BlvdFull Sushi bar and hibachi, good food, gets busy close to evening.
IHOP
1390 Tiger BlvdMcAlister's Deli
1390 Tiger BlvdMoe Joe Coffee Co
385 Old Greenville HwyDrinks & Nightlife
Backstreets Pub & Grill
102 Earle StSightseeing
Whitewater Falls
1500' falls with great views
Located in the mountains, this lake is famous for visitors like Edison, Firestone, Vanderbilt and more. The iconic hotel has boat tours to see some awesome homes on this lake.
12 locals recommend
Lake Toxaway
Located in the mountains, this lake is famous for visitors like Edison, Firestone, Vanderbilt and more. The iconic hotel has boat tours to see some awesome homes on this lake.
The Biltmore is the last American castle...It is an amazing home and property. You can do sighseeing, rent bicycles, walk and enjoy the many restaurants on the property.
10 locals recommend
The Biltmore Legacy
197 Dairy RoadThe Biltmore is the last American castle...It is an amazing home and property. You can do sighseeing, rent bicycles, walk and enjoy the many restaurants on the property.
This is a secret spot in a gorge with beautiful white water flowing thru it. There are plenty of parking spots and a great place for a picnic....3 mins from here. If you kayak, this is a wonderful spot to learn...not too technical
Lay Bridge Road
Lay Bridge RoadThis is a secret spot in a gorge with beautiful white water flowing thru it. There are plenty of parking spots and a great place for a picnic....3 mins from here. If you kayak, this is a wonderful spot to learn...not too technical
Parks & Nature
Issaqueena Lake Trail
Issaqueena Lake TrailGreat for hiking and mountain biking
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Has whitewater rafting
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14White water rafting
Devil's Fork State Park
161 Holcombe CirLake and hiking
Keowee Toxaway State Park
108 Residence Drhiking and swimming....awesome waterfall...the hike to it is for medium fitness to experienced
31 locals recommend
Gorges State Park Visitor Center
976 Grassy Ridge Rdhiking and swimming....awesome waterfall...the hike to it is for medium fitness to experienced
Table Rock Nature Center
620 Table Rock State Park RdThis is an awesome place to see Wild and Scenic SC
Right on Lake Keowee....can see the Blue Ridge mountains from different spots on the lake
Pickens County Park-Mile Creek
757 Keowee Baptist Church RdRight on Lake Keowee....can see the Blue Ridge mountains from different spots on the lake
Nestled in the foothills of SC....there are trails and even the famous Foothills trail terminus is here.
25 locals recommend
Oconee State Park
624 State Park RdNestled in the foothills of SC....there are trails and even the famous Foothills trail terminus is here.
This is in Fants Grove Clemson forest. Lots of trails and places to put in a canoe or kayak on Lake Hartwell
Twin Lakes Campground
This is in Fants Grove Clemson forest. Lots of trails and places to put in a canoe or kayak on Lake Hartwell
This is a spectacular trail to see some beautiful mountain views. In the fall it is stunning...in the summer cool because its at 4500'
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrThis is a spectacular trail to see some beautiful mountain views. In the fall it is stunning...in the summer cool because its at 4500'
Local ski resort in the mountains...2 slopes and very easy to learn on.
8 locals recommend
Sapphire Valley Community Center
207 Sapphire Valley RdLocal ski resort in the mountains...2 slopes and very easy to learn on.
Essentials
BI-LO
501 Old Greenville Highway Opened 24/7
5 minutes from us and opened 24/7 and has Star Bucks and full Pharmacy, beer and wine department.
57 locals recommend
Ingles Market
502 Ann St5 minutes from us and opened 24/7 and has Star Bucks and full Pharmacy, beer and wine department.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
680 Old Greenville HwyPublix Super Market at Gateway Village
1390 Tiger BlvdOpened 7-10
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
1286 18 Mile RdBeautiful mountain town at 4111' with iconic shops, restaurants and more. Nice and cool in summer and stunning scenery on the drive up....the fall is amazing in Oct
228 locals recommend
Highlands
Beautiful mountain town at 4111' with iconic shops, restaurants and more. Nice and cool in summer and stunning scenery on the drive up....the fall is amazing in Oct
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mtns with access to the Blue Ridge parkway....lots of shops, food and more.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mtns with access to the Blue Ridge parkway....lots of shops, food and more.
Elkmont Trading Company
100 Liberty DrCool outdoor store for men, women and lots of sports
Gotta Run Clemson
530 Old Greenville HwyRunning store
The Tech Shack
1812 W Main StFor all your tech needs...cellphone repairs, computer repairs, etc.
Another cool outdoor store for men, women and children. Lots of shoes from sandals to hiking boots. Knifes and guns too
Grady's Great Outdoors
3440 Clemson BlvdAnother cool outdoor store for men, women and children. Lots of shoes from sandals to hiking boots. Knifes and guns too
Arts & Culture
The Peace Center
300 S Main Stconcerts, theater and more
Clemson Area African American Museum
214 Butler St