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Visitors Centers - Upcountry South Carolina

Visitors Centers - Upcountry South Carolina

City of Gaffney Information & Visitor’s Center
301 North Limestone Street Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-6244 office (864) 487-8528
www.getintogaffney-sc.com
www.myspace.com/gaffney_visitorscenter

Operated by the City of Gaffney, the Center offers a variety of visitor services including maps, literature and information on shopping, historical sites, events, festivals, and relocation. The Center also features the CAVA Gallery, a visual arts gallery and sales shop operated by the Cherokee County Alliance of Visual Artists.

M-F 8:30am- 5:00pm Closed on government holidays.

Discover Upcountry Carolina Association
PO Box 3116, Greenville, SC 29602
(864) 233-2690; 1/800-849-4766
www.TheUpcountry.com

Provides visitor information on the six northwest counties of South Carolina. Promotes attractions, festivals and events for this area.

Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau
110 Federal St., Suite 8 Anderson, SC 29625
1/877-282-4650
www.VisitAnderson.com

The center offers brochures on Anderson County and the region. The center features an antique pedal car display and a photography gallery.

M-F 8am-5pm, Sa 9am-2pm.

Caesars Head Visitors Center
(864) 836-6115

The center offers a visual orientation to the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. Literature and exhibits describe the area’s natural history, with emphasis on the extensive trails system and include an exhibit that relates the story of early settlers. The shop has gift items as well as brochures on Upcountry attractions and facilities. The center is located at Caesars Head State Park, NW of Greenville off US 276, and approximately eight miles off Hwy. 11, at the SC /NC border.

Open daily 9am-5pm.

Cherokee Foothills Visitors Center
158 E. Ellison Lane (off SC Hwy. 11) Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 878-9813

The center provides visitor services, including cabin reservations for Table Rock State Park, as well as routing assistance, maps and information on Upcountry attractions.

Open seven days a week, 8am-6pm.

Clemson Area Visitors Center and Historic Train Depot
1105 Tiger Blvd., Clemson, SC 29633
(864) 654-1200
www.clemsonchamber.org

The center provides information on shopping, dining and tourist attractions in Clemson and Pickens County.

Clemson University Class of 1944 Visitors Center
109 Daniel Dr., Clemson University Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 656-4789
www.clemson.edu

The center is the official “front door” to the Clemson campus. Services include guided campus tours, literature on the University, surrounding area, facilities and events. Audio-visuals about the university are available for view.

Open M-F 8am-4:30pm; Sa 9am-4:30pm; Su 1-4:30pm. Closed selected on University holidays.

Duke Energy’s World of Energy
7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672
1/800-777-1004
www.duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/world-of-energy.asp

The center offers free brochures on area attractions, facilities and events. It features computer games, a nature trail with picnic area and a beautiful view of Lake Keowee.

Open M-F 9am.-5pm. Sa noon-5pm. Closed on Su And some holidays. Please call before visiting.

Greenville Visitors Center
City Hall Lobby, 206 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 233-0461; 1/800-717-0023
www.greenvillecvb.com

The center is operated by the Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Free travel information on attractions, facilities, events, restaurants and accommodations.

Open M-F 8:30am-5pm.

Mountain Lakes Convention & Visitors Bureau
502 East Main Street Walhalla, SC 29691
1/877-685-2537
www.visitoconeesc.com

In the northwestern-most corner of South Carolina is Oconee County, known for its spectacularly beautiful lakes and scenic mountain vistas. Oconee is home to Lakes Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee, the National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, endless waterfalls, the Sumter National Forest and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. During your visit, take time to explore our art galleries or attend one of the many festivals and exhibitions that highlight local arts and artisans.

Pendleton District Commission
125 E. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 646-3782; 1/800-862-1795
www.pendleton-district.org

A variety of literature on the region, cassette tapes for self-guided walking tours, maps, a gift shop, special historic exhibits and genealogy research facilities are available.

Open M-F 9am-4:30pm year-round and Sa 10am-3pm April-Oct. Closed on holidays.

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
1205 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-1700
www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com

Call for a complimentary South Carolina Travel Guide.

Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-5050; 1/800-374-8326
www.VisitSpartanburg.com

The Bureau is located in the Chamber of Commerce building in beautiful downtown Spartanburg. Call or visit our website to request a copy of our new Visitor Guide. One look and you will see why Spartanburg is the right choice for your next visit or conference.

M-F 8:30am–5pm.

South Carolina Welcome Centers
Travel assistance and newcomer information is available at South Carolina Welcome Centers that offer area information. South Carolina operates nine welcome centers across the state, including three in South Carolina’s Upcountry. Services include complimentary lodging reservations, routing assistance and information on South Carolina attractions, facilities and events. Services are available 9am-5:30pm daily, year-around. The centers are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Restrooms are open 24 hours daily.

Blacksburg Welcome Center
I-85 at SC/NC border
(864) 839-6742

Fair Play Welcome Center
I-85 at SC/GA border
(864) 972-3731

Landrum Welcome Center
I-26 at SC/NC border
(864) 457-2228