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Sightseeing
This garden host all native plants with many hiking trails, an ampitheatre, and geologist museum. My favorite new trails takes you on a walk through all of SC ecosystems from the coast to the upstate.
69 locals recommend
South Carolina Botanical Garden - Fran Hanson Visitor's Center
150 Discovery LnThis garden host all native plants with many hiking trails, an ampitheatre, and geologist museum. My favorite new trails takes you on a walk through all of SC ecosystems from the coast to the upstate.
A nature preserve donated to the university for research. With over 17,000 acres that are accessed by hiking, biking or horse back riding and many have waterfalls and access to lakes.
12 locals recommend
Clemson Experimental Forest
A nature preserve donated to the university for research. With over 17,000 acres that are accessed by hiking, biking or horse back riding and many have waterfalls and access to lakes.
A beautiful lake only 15 minutes away with lots of beautiful houses and waterfalls. Two different good restaurants to eat at on the water also and several companies you can rent pontoons or jetskis from. If you love the outdoors I highly recommend a day on the lake!
77 locals recommend
Lake Keowee
A beautiful lake only 15 minutes away with lots of beautiful houses and waterfalls. Two different good restaurants to eat at on the water also and several companies you can rent pontoons or jetskis from. If you love the outdoors I highly recommend a day on the lake!
This is a little drive towards the mountains but it is a cave for trains that was never finished and Clemson University previously used it to store their homemade blue cheese. It is now owned by the national park services. Very close by is also Isaqueena Falls that you can park and walk a short distance to see the waterfall. My favorite hike is close by called YellowBranch Falls but this is a moderate hike for anyone not use to hiking.
73 locals recommend
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
Stumphouse Tunnel RoadThis is a little drive towards the mountains but it is a cave for trains that was never finished and Clemson University previously used it to store their homemade blue cheese. It is now owned by the national park services. Very close by is also Isaqueena Falls that you can park and walk a short distance to see the waterfall. My favorite hike is close by called YellowBranch Falls but this is a moderate hike for anyone not use to hiking.
If you are willing to drive 45 minutes towards the mountains then I highly suggest this hike for anyone in good shape. It is rated as a moderate hike and will get your heart pumping and you will have to watch for lots of roots so you don't fall. It is 3 miles round trip but when you arrive at the waterfall, you are at the base of the fall and there are lots of rocks you can walk on and get in the water. I usually take a snack to eat on a rock before hiking out.
56 locals recommend
Yellow Branch Falls
3023 Hwy 28 SIf you are willing to drive 45 minutes towards the mountains then I highly suggest this hike for anyone in good shape. It is rated as a moderate hike and will get your heart pumping and you will have to watch for lots of roots so you don't fall. It is 3 miles round trip but when you arrive at the waterfall, you are at the base of the fall and there are lots of rocks you can walk on and get in the water. I usually take a snack to eat on a rock before hiking out.
My favorite local hike here in Central to a 50 foot waterfall. It is considered an easy trail most of which follows along the stream and brings you out at the top of the waterfall. There are some steap steps you can take to the base as well. All along the trail there are bridges and benches built and maintained by a local boyscout troup.
Waldrop Stone Falls
My favorite local hike here in Central to a 50 foot waterfall. It is considered an easy trail most of which follows along the stream and brings you out at the top of the waterfall. There are some steap steps you can take to the base as well. All along the trail there are bridges and benches built and maintained by a local boyscout troup.
Food scene
This restaurant offers a unique fresh twist on food. Probably my favorite breakfast restaurant over coffee with friends.
One of Central's newest places to gather and eat! Lots of choices for hotdogs and salads and outdoor seating.
The Depot Dog
218 W Main StOne of Central's newest places to gather and eat! Lots of choices for hotdogs and salads and outdoor seating.
If you are going to be in Seneca or passing through to go hiking towards the mountains then you need to stop in and grab a sandwich. They love togo orders and I highly recommend the portabella sandwich with potato salad or any of their soups.
7 locals recommend
Pub Blue
286 Market StreetIf you are going to be in Seneca or passing through to go hiking towards the mountains then you need to stop in and grab a sandwich. They love togo orders and I highly recommend the portabella sandwich with potato salad or any of their soups.
If you want to go downtown Clemson then you can't go wrong with Loose Changes menu and cold drinks. They have sandwiches, wings and tacos
10 locals recommend
Loose Change Bar & Grill
349 College AveIf you want to go downtown Clemson then you can't go wrong with Loose Changes menu and cold drinks. They have sandwiches, wings and tacos
This place has been around forever and stays packed at lunch especially after a game day. They serve breakfast and lunch with local roasted coffee. I love all their sandwiches and soups.
15 locals recommend
Pot Belly Deli
109 Wall StThis place has been around forever and stays packed at lunch especially after a game day. They serve breakfast and lunch with local roasted coffee. I love all their sandwiches and soups.
The best Chinese food around this area. I highly recommend the garlic chicken for a little spice!
China Express
501 Old Greenville HwyThe best Chinese food around this area. I highly recommend the garlic chicken for a little spice!
Your Pie is easily one of my favorite places because you walk through a line and they make the pizza according to the toppings you desire. I mix it up every time I go! Then the pizza is oven fired while you sip on a nice beer selection from breweries probably within 300 miles of Clemson.
23 locals recommend
Your Pie
111 Earle StYour Pie is easily one of my favorite places because you walk through a line and they make the pizza according to the toppings you desire. I mix it up every time I go! Then the pizza is oven fired while you sip on a nice beer selection from breweries probably within 300 miles of Clemson.
SunnySide Cafe
101 Market StreetGreat happy hour prices and lunch prices. I love their beer selection as well!
26 locals recommend
Joe's New York Pizza
104 Thomas Green BlvdGreat happy hour prices and lunch prices. I love their beer selection as well!
The Blue Heron has been around for a while and offers a bar scene with lots of locals hanging around telling stories about the "old" Clemson. The menu covers everything from sushi, pasta, salads, steak and lots more! They moved to the square in Pendleton where you can explore lots of restaurants and stores for hours!
42 locals recommend
Blue Heron Restaurant & Sushi Bar
134 Exchange StreetThe Blue Heron has been around for a while and offers a bar scene with lots of locals hanging around telling stories about the "old" Clemson. The menu covers everything from sushi, pasta, salads, steak and lots more! They moved to the square in Pendleton where you can explore lots of restaurants and stores for hours!
Half bakery and half restaurant! We love this place for everything they offer. They are only open for breakfast and lunch. We highly suggest the Sunday brunch but you might need to get there early!
27 locals recommend
The Village Bakery & Cafe
108 E Main StHalf bakery and half restaurant! We love this place for everything they offer. They are only open for breakfast and lunch. We highly suggest the Sunday brunch but you might need to get there early!
A newer restaurant over looking Lake Hartwell also joined to a new condo complex and shopping center. With an upscale bar area and a beautiful outdoor patio with a fire pit, I highly recommend their pimento cheese fried green tomatoes!
Traditions on the Lake
A newer restaurant over looking Lake Hartwell also joined to a new condo complex and shopping center. With an upscale bar area and a beautiful outdoor patio with a fire pit, I highly recommend their pimento cheese fried green tomatoes!
Bar scene
One of my all time favorite places to meet up with friends or grab a drink and watch sports. There is so much to look at from collected items on the walls to stained glass windows and the menu is one of the best bar menus in Clemson.
22 locals recommend
Backstreets Pub & Grill
102 Earle StOne of my all time favorite places to meet up with friends or grab a drink and watch sports. There is so much to look at from collected items on the walls to stained glass windows and the menu is one of the best bar menus in Clemson.
Another great place to grab an amazing selection of beers and the best food in all of Oconee County. You have to drive to Seneca but you won't regret starting your night here and then working your way back to Clemson or Central. All their food is amazing but I recommend the fish and chips or the mahi tacos.
7 locals recommend
Pub Blue
286 Market StreetAnother great place to grab an amazing selection of beers and the best food in all of Oconee County. You have to drive to Seneca but you won't regret starting your night here and then working your way back to Clemson or Central. All their food is amazing but I recommend the fish and chips or the mahi tacos.
The Esso is one of the oldest and most famous bars in Clemson. It is the closest bar to any of the stadiums and campus and has a variety of food and drinks. I highly suggest going for lunch and picking from their meat and 3!
59 locals recommend
The Esso Club
129 Old Greenville HwyThe Esso is one of the oldest and most famous bars in Clemson. It is the closest bar to any of the stadiums and campus and has a variety of food and drinks. I highly suggest going for lunch and picking from their meat and 3!
Nick's Tavern is a staple in downtown Clemson serving only a huge selection of beer and a small menu that is amazing! I highly suggest their gazpacho or fried mushrooms. You will find students and professors hanging out here so the conversation is never dull.
12 locals recommend
Nick's Tavern & Deli
107 Sloan StNick's Tavern is a staple in downtown Clemson serving only a huge selection of beer and a small menu that is amazing! I highly suggest their gazpacho or fried mushrooms. You will find students and professors hanging out here so the conversation is never dull.
Coffee shops
The perfect coffee shop in Clemson that is not a chain store and all their desserts are out of this world but I highly recommend their strawberry cake if it is available. You can also order full cakes in advance.
40 locals recommend
All In Coffee Shop
106 Earle StThe perfect coffee shop in Clemson that is not a chain store and all their desserts are out of this world but I highly recommend their strawberry cake if it is available. You can also order full cakes in advance.
Central finally got a coffee shop and it so much more than I could have wished for! They have amazing drinks, sandwiches and donuts and provide an amazing atmosphere. Definitely check them out!
Jitters Brewing Company
104 Madden Bridge RdCentral finally got a coffee shop and it so much more than I could have wished for! They have amazing drinks, sandwiches and donuts and provide an amazing atmosphere. Definitely check them out!
Groceries and Supplies
Walmart Supercenter
1286 18 Mile RdWalmart Neighborhood Market
680 Old Greenville HwyIngles Market
502 Ann StPublix Super Market at Gateway Village
1390 Tiger Blvd