Oconee district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Walhalla

Walhalla is a town in Oconee district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 4,251 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 waterfalls, 28 churches and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Oconee County Cage (1 km), Station Cove Falls Trail (12 km) and Falls Creek Landing At Keowee (19 km).

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Walhalla, South Carolina
Walhalla, Oconee district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Walhalla at a glance

Location
Oconee district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 4,251
Coordinates
34.7648° N, 83.0640° W
Places within 50 km
150 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Walhalla

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Walhalla

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Walhalla. The closest is Buzzard Roost Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Walhalla

40 waterfalls within 100 km of Walhalla. The closest is Isaqueena Falls (9 km); the best-known is Falls Creek Landing At Keowee (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Walhalla

31 churches within 100 km of Walhalla. The closest is Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Walhalla

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Walhalla. The closest is Crystal Lake (12 km); the best-known is Lake Hartwell (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Walhalla

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Walhalla. The closest is Old Saint John's Meeting House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Walhalla

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Walhalla. The closest is South Carolina Botanical Garden (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Walhalla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Walhalla
  2. 1 km Oconee History Museum · museum, Oconee
  3. 1 km Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina · museum, Oconee
  4. 1 km Walhalla Depot · heritage site, Oconee
  5. 1 km Old Saint John's Meeting House · heritage site, Oconee
  6. 19 km Falls Creek Landing At Keowee · waterfall, Oconee
  7. 19 km Back to Walhalla

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    Within 15 km of Walhalla

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Walhalla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4389Buzzard Roost Mountain (8 km)
    Waterfalls3840Isaqueena Falls (9 km)
    Churches2831Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1420Crystal Lake (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1216Old Saint John's Meeting House (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314South Carolina Botanical Garden (30 km)
    Other attractions411Oconee County Cage (1 km)
    Museums69Oconee History Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast22South Beach (18 km)
    Treks02Bartram Trail (62 km)
    Parks02Furman University Bell Tower (75 km)

    Walhalla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Walhalla?

    Oconee County Cage (attraction, about 1 km), Station Cove Falls Trail (attraction, about 12 km), Falls Creek Landing At Keowee (waterfall, about 19 km), Old Saint John's Meeting House (heritage site, about 1 km), Oconee History Museum (museum, about 1 km), Walhalla Depot (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 waterfalls, 28 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Walhalla?

    Buzzard Roost Mountain, about 8 km by road; Hurricane Mountain (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Walhalla?

    Isaqueena Falls, about 9 km by road; Yellow Branch Falls Trail (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Walhalla?

    Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Walhalla Presbyterian Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Walhalla?

    Start in Walhalla, visit Oconee History Museum, then Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina, then Walhalla Depot, then Old Saint John's Meeting House, then Falls Creek Landing At Keowee, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Walhalla?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Walhalla

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