Pickens district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Clemson

Clemson is a town in Pickens district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 15,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 74 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Howard's Rock (1 km), South Carolina Botanical Garden (2 km) and Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (16 km).

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Clemson at a glance

Location
Pickens district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 15,446
Coordinates
34.6834° N, 82.8374° W
Places within 50 km
152 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Clemson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Clemson: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Clemson

77 churches within 100 km of Clemson. The closest is Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km); the best-known is Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Clemson

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Clemson. The closest is Sixmile Mountain (21 km); the best-known is Glassy Mountain (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Clemson

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clemson. The closest is Military Heritage Plaza (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clemson

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clemson. The closest is Issaqueena Lake Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lake Hartwell (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Clemson

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Clemson. The closest is Horsehead Point Falls (5 km); the best-known is Falls Creek Landing At Keowee (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Clemson

14 museums within 100 km of Clemson. The closest is Fort Hill (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Clemson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clemson
  2. 2 km South Carolina Botanical Garden · garden, Pickens
  3. 2 km Military Heritage Plaza · heritage site, Pickens
  4. 1 km Holy Trinity Episcopal Church · church, Pickens
  5. 16 km Old Pickens Presbyterian Church · church, Oconee
  6. 16 km Fort Hill Presbyterian · fort, Pickens
  7. 0 km Back to Clemson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clemson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7477Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints742Sixmile Mountain (21 km)
    Forts & heritage2429Military Heritage Plaza (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1020Issaqueena Lake Dam (8 km)
    Waterfalls1115Horsehead Point Falls (5 km)
    Museums1114Fort Hill (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112South Carolina Botanical Garden (2 km)
    Other attractions510Howard's Rock (1 km)
    Parks46City of Anderson Recreation Area (23 km)
    Beaches & coast44East Beach (2 km)
    Caves11Vector Engraving Studio (28 km)
    Treks01Bartram Trail (88 km)

    Clemson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clemson?

    Howard's Rock (attraction, about 1 km), South Carolina Botanical Garden (garden, about 2 km), Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (church, about 16 km), Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Fort Hill Presbyterian (fort, about 1 km), Military Heritage Plaza (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Clemson?

    Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; Fort Hill Presbyterian (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Clemson?

    Sixmile Mountain, about 21 km by road; Bogg Mountain (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clemson?

    Military Heritage Plaza, about 1 km by road; Thomas Green Clemson Statue (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clemson?

    Start in Clemson, visit South Carolina Botanical Garden, then Military Heritage Plaza, then Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, then Old Pickens Presbyterian Church, then Fort Hill Presbyterian, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clemson?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Clemson

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