Dianne’s guidebook to Oconee County, SC
Sightseeing
This is a an easy hike - even for kids. And the waterfall is spectacular - especially after a rain. If you only have the chance to visit one waterfall - this is the one. It's right down the road from Laurelwood Retreat.
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Station Cove Falls Trailhead
State Road S-37-95This is a an easy hike - even for kids. And the waterfall is spectacular - especially after a rain. If you only have the chance to visit one waterfall - this is the one. It's right down the road from Laurelwood Retreat.
Spend an hour or several hours. Miles of trails. Something blooming in every season.
65 molta ag muintir na háite
South Carolina Botanical Garden - Fran Hanson Visitor's Center
150 Discovery LnSpend an hour or several hours. Miles of trails. Something blooming in every season.
Steps make it easy to get down to water. Then you can climb around rocks (or even swim) as much as you want.
22 molta ag muintir na háite
Long Shoals Roadside Park
Scenic Hwy 11Steps make it easy to get down to water. Then you can climb around rocks (or even swim) as much as you want.
Belle's Bistro, vineyard, orchard, u-pick, store. Beautiful Mountain views.
57 molta ag muintir na háite
Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church RdBelle's Bistro, vineyard, orchard, u-pick, store. Beautiful Mountain views.
Easy walk to see the falls. Stumphouse Tunnel is close by, too.
54 molta ag muintir na háite
Issaqueena Falls
Stumphouse Tunnel RoadEasy walk to see the falls. Stumphouse Tunnel is close by, too.
This was once going to be a railroad but never completed. at one time Clemson University used this cool dark place to "grow" cheese! It shares a parking lot with Issaqueena Falls.
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Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
Stumphouse Tunnel RoadThis was once going to be a railroad but never completed. at one time Clemson University used this cool dark place to "grow" cheese! It shares a parking lot with Issaqueena Falls.
Recreation
Mini golf and botanical garden. You've never done putt-putt quite like this before. Lots of shade, snacks & drinks available (bring some dollar bills). It's worth the drive into Seneca
16 molta ag muintir na háite
THE OASIS RANCH MINI GOLF
170 Hackberry LnMini golf and botanical garden. You've never done putt-putt quite like this before. Lots of shade, snacks & drinks available (bring some dollar bills). It's worth the drive into Seneca
Now under new ownership and called "The Windsor at Walhalla." 18 hole golf-course close by. Open to the public.
Falcon's Lair Golf Course
1308 Falcons DrNow under new ownership and called "The Windsor at Walhalla." 18 hole golf-course close by. Open to the public.
Sweet Retreat
510 State Rd S-37-341Go carts, indoor laser tag, video arcade and ice cream!
Located inside Farmhouse Coffee in Seneca. Reserve ahead of time! They also opened an axe throwing place next door.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
The Escape Quest
277 Market StLocated inside Farmhouse Coffee in Seneca. Reserve ahead of time! They also opened an axe throwing place next door.
Local movie theater - not as many choices as the giant cinema-plexes in Greenville, Anderson or Easley, but a shorter drive. Updated comfy seats. Can buy tickets online.
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Premiere Seneca Cinema 8
U.S. 123Local movie theater - not as many choices as the giant cinema-plexes in Greenville, Anderson or Easley, but a shorter drive. Updated comfy seats. Can buy tickets online.
Timber Ridge Axe Throwing
15903 Wells HwyOwned by the same folks who run Escape Quest
VisitOconeeSC dot com website and Insta page have lots of current event and general tourist info for you.
Visit Oconee SC
224 W South Broad StVisitOconeeSC dot com website and Insta page have lots of current event and general tourist info for you.
Neighborhoods
Fun walking & shopping in old downtown Seneca with good restaurants, brewery & coffee shop, as well as consignment antiques, boutiques & gift shops.
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Ram Cat Alley
Ram Cat AlleyFun walking & shopping in old downtown Seneca with good restaurants, brewery & coffee shop, as well as consignment antiques, boutiques & gift shops.
Walhalla
Walk up amd down Main Street for shops & dining
Food scene
Authentic Mexican, fast service. Guacamole made fresh at your table!
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
201 Foothills Center DrAuthentic Mexican, fast service. Guacamole made fresh at your table!
Fine Gourmet Dining. Small restaurant atmosphere. Romantic atmosphere.
20 molta ag muintir na háite
Vangeli's Bistro
119 Ram Cat AlleyFine Gourmet Dining. Small restaurant atmosphere. Romantic atmosphere.
Casual vibe, locally sourced foods, gourmet coffees/teas. Great for breakfast or lunch.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Gather Uptown
100 West Main StreetCasual vibe, locally sourced foods, gourmet coffees/teas. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Tasty pour-over coffee with many flavored creamers to choose from. Also serves ice-cream, bakery items & some lunch foods.
9 molta ag muintir na háite
Mountain Mocha
208 E Main StTasty pour-over coffee with many flavored creamers to choose from. Also serves ice-cream, bakery items & some lunch foods.
Soooo good! Farm to table dining. Beautiful scenery with mountain views. U-pick seasonal. Winery. Distillery. Wedding Venue.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Belle's Bistro at Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church RdSoooo good! Farm to table dining. Beautiful scenery with mountain views. U-pick seasonal. Winery. Distillery. Wedding Venue.
Really good food. Hidden away on a side street of downtown Walhalla. Good for lunch or dinner.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
The Hungry Hiker Restaurant
116 S Catherine StReally good food. Hidden away on a side street of downtown Walhalla. Good for lunch or dinner.
Fun place to go for authentic Mexican, if you'd also like to walk around old downtown Seneca (Ram Cat Alley).
9 molta ag muintir na háite
Papa Julio's
123 North Townville StreetFun place to go for authentic Mexican, if you'd also like to walk around old downtown Seneca (Ram Cat Alley).
Ingles Market
176 US-441Best grocery store in town.
Go where the locals go for breakfast! Serve yourself at the coffee & tea bar. Grab a bakery dessert on the way out. Southern style.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Sister's Restaurant
281 Stamp Creek RdGo where the locals go for breakfast! Serve yourself at the coffee & tea bar. Grab a bakery dessert on the way out. Southern style.
Coffee, alcohol, tasty menu for any meal. Live music on weekends.
14 molta ag muintir na háite
313 Cafe
Coffee, alcohol, tasty menu for any meal. Live music on weekends.
Sandwiches, Rice/Lettuce Bowls, soups, giant cookies. Some outdoor seating.
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PRESST food & wine
12019 N Radio Station RdSandwiches, Rice/Lettuce Bowls, soups, giant cookies. Some outdoor seating.
Have lunch in the deli at daytime, or enjoy more of a sports bar feel in the evening. Good Food, large portions.
Blue Marble Bakery & Cafe
286 Market StreetHave lunch in the deli at daytime, or enjoy more of a sports bar feel in the evening. Good Food, large portions.
G’s Pizza House
403 East Main StreetUnique pizza topping choices. Delicious.
Walnut Street Bakery
106 Ram Cat AlleyDelicious baked goods & Ice cream. Order ahead for special occasions.
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Be Prepared
There are many hikes and waterfalls to choose from in the area. Be ready with hiking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant, hat & water bottle