Pickens district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Arial

Arial is a town in Pickens district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 2,543 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 58 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Glassy Mountain (8 km), Saluda Lake (18 km) and Norton Falls on Lake Glenville (24 km).

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Arial, South Carolina
Arial, Pickens district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arial at a glance

Location
Pickens district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 2,543
Coordinates
34.8460° N, 82.6415° W
Places within 50 km
178 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Arial

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arial

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arial. The closest is Arial Mountain (2 km); the best-known is Glassy Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Arial

58 churches within 100 km of Arial. The closest is Arial United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arial

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arial. The closest is Twelve Mile River Watershed Six Reservoir (14 km); the best-known is Saluda Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Arial

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arial. The closest is Easley Mill Lofts (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Arial

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Arial. The closest is Adams Creek Falls (18 km); the best-known is Norton Falls on Lake Glenville (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arial

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arial. The closest is Greenville Zoo (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arial

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arial
  2. 1 km Arial United Methodist Church · church, Pickens
  3. 2 km Arial Mountain · viewpoint, Pickens
  4. 16 km Saluda Lake · lake, Pickens
  5. 20 km Glassy Mountain · viewpoint, Pickens
  6. 7 km United Wesleyan Church · church, Pickens
  7. 1 km Back to Arial

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    Within 15 km of Arial

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arial by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4166Arial Mountain (2 km)
    Churches5858Arial United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1228Twelve Mile River Watershed Six Reservoir (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2226Easley Mill Lofts (5 km)
    Waterfalls2225Adams Creek Falls (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Greenville Zoo (29 km)
    Other attractions810Howard's Rock (33 km)
    Museums88Pickens County Museum of Art & History (9 km)
    Parks24Westside Park (23 km)
    Treks01Bartram Trail (96 km)

    Arial: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arial?

    Glassy Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Saluda Lake (lake, about 18 km), Arial United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), United Wesleyan Church (church, about 1 km), Arial Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km), Longview Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arial?

    178 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 58 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 22 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arial?

    Arial Mountain, about 2 km by road; Longview Mountain (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arial?

    Arial United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; United Wesleyan Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Arial?

    Twelve Mile River Watershed Six Reservoir, about 14 km by road; Hayes and Collins Lake (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arial?

    Start in Arial, visit Arial United Methodist Church, then Arial Mountain, then Saluda Lake, then Glassy Mountain, then United Wesleyan Church, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arial?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Arial

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arial’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arial on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.