Things To Do
South Carolina Botanical Garden
The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a diverse 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. It has a butterfly garden, a wildflower meadow, many specialty gardens, and a 70-acre arboretum. Grounds are open and free of charge 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset.
Explore the Clemson Experimental Forest
Clemson Experimental Forest is a picturesque 17,500 acre forest surrounding Clemson University. It is a product of a land reclamation project funded by Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration's New Deal programs. The forest is home for more than 195 species of birds and more than 90 species of trees. The forest is used for research, education, and recreation. There are miles of hiking trails of varying difficulty so all can appreciate the beauty of nature.
Go Fish!
Blessed with enchanting nature and enough fish to satisfy even the most hardcore anglers, Lake Hartwell is one of the best fishing lakes you’ll find in this part of America. In the summer, bass will transition to main lake points to feed on shad and blueback herring. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to fish and can produce some amazing topwater action. Bass will explode on baits like spooks, flukes, and pencil poppers. You can fish right off our dock or one of the many ramps in the area. If you bring a boat, the possibilities are limitless. Note that anyone over 16 technically does need a fishing license in South Carolina.