Saluda district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Saluda

Saluda is a town in Saluda district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 3,596 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 89 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 museums. The must-see places are Ninety Six National Historic Site (34 km), Lake Greenwood State Park (34 km) and Cedar Grove Lutheran Church (36 km).

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Saluda, South Carolina
Saluda, Saluda district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Saluda at a glance

Location
Saluda district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 3,596
Coordinates
34.0015° N, 81.7720° W
Places within 50 km
130 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Saluda

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Churches near Saluda

165 churches within 100 km of Saluda. The closest is Corner Stone Christian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Saluda

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saluda. The closest is Batesburg Commercial Historic District (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saluda

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Saluda. The closest is J A Holmes Pond Dam D-1199 (26 km); the best-known is Lake Greenwood State Park (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Saluda

15 museums within 100 km of Saluda. The closest is Edgefield Historical Museum and Play Theatre (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Saluda

9 parks within 100 km of Saluda. The closest is Aiken Wayside Park (32 km); the best-known is Ninety Six National Historic Site (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saluda

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saluda. The closest is Wells Japanese Garden (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Saluda

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 Saluda
  2. 8 km Gassaway Church · church, Saluda
  3. 17 km Hickory Grove Church · church, Saluda
  4. 3 km Butler Church · church, Saluda
  5. 11 km Emory United Methodist Church · church, Saluda
  6. 8 km Corner Stone Christian Church · church, Saluda
  7. 0 km Back to Saluda

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How to reach Saluda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saluda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches89165Corner Stone Christian Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1442Batesburg Commercial Historic District (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1639J A Holmes Pond Dam D-1199 (26 km)
    Museums415Edgefield Historical Museum and Play Theatre (34 km)
    Parks29Aiken Wayside Park (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Wells Japanese Garden (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Boles Mountain (32 km)
    Other attractions13Powder Spring (50 km)
    Temples11Faith Temple (14 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sandy Beach (53 km)
    Caves01Golfing Cave (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aiken Masjid (59 km)

    Saluda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saluda?

    Corner Stone Christian Church (church, about 1 km), Gassaway Church (church, about 8 km), Emory United Methodist Church (church, about 8 km), Butler Church (church, about 10 km), Hickory Grove Church (church, about 12 km), Zoar Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Saluda?

    Corner Stone Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Gassaway Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Saluda?

    Batesburg Commercial Historic District, about 29 km by road; Church Street Historic District (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Saluda?

    J A Holmes Pond Dam D-1199, about 26 km by road; Reid Lake (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saluda?

    Start in Saluda, visit Gassaway Church, then Hickory Grove Church, then Butler Church, then Emory United Methodist Church, then Corner Stone Christian Church, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saluda?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Saluda

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