Towns | Lake Hartwell Country | South Carolina Mountains
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Towns

Our towns are the lifeblood of Lake Hartwell Country. They embody our culture, personality, and soul. While you're in our neck of the woods enjoying the beautiful natural resources, stop by these charming places to truly get to know the South Carolina mountains.

Belton

Population: 4,370​

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Known For:​

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Belton Area Museum

South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame

Broadway Lake

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Downtown Attractions:

Belton Area Museum

Belton Tennis Association

Belton Center for the Arts

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Photo courtesy of Belton Area Museum Association Facebook Page

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Central

Population: 5,179​

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Known For:​

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Central Caboose

Southern Wesleyan University

Locomotive History

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Downtown Attractions:

Central Station Cafe

Central Railroad Museum

Sidetracked Cafe and Catering

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Clemson

Population: 16,649​

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Known For:​

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Clemson University

Collegiate Sports

Energetic Downtown Atmosphere

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Downtown Attractions:

Mr. Knickerbocker's

TD's of Clemson

Tiger Sports Shop

Judge Keller's

Tigertown Graphics

Nick's Tavern and Deli

365 Sushi

Backstreets Pub and Grill

All In Coffee Shop

Todaro's Pizza

Image by Erin Doering

Easley

Population: 21,053​

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Known For:​

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Great Restaurants

Train Tracks through Downtown

Downtown Shopping

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Downtown Attractions:

Circa Makers & Merchants

Laughton and Co.

Poor Richards Book Store

Robinson's Department Store

Something Special

That's Karma Upscale Consignment
Uncle Sam's Antiques

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Photo courtesy of City of Easley Website

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Pendleton

Population: 2,986​

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Known For:​

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Historic Homes

Town Square

Pendleton Walking Tour

Agricultural Museum of South Carolina

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Downtown Attractions:

Art Gallery on Pendleton Square

Mountain Made

The Mercantile

Past Time Antiques

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Pickens

Population: 3,164

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Known For:​

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Table Rock State Park

Hagood Mill Historic Site

Downtown Mountain views

Proximity to the Mountains

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Downtown Attractions:

Bee Well Honey Natural Market

Brownstone Spa and Boutique

Brock's Department Store

Oh Joy! Eclectic Boutique

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Seneca

Population: 8,340

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Known For:​

 

Lake Keowee views

Ram Cat Alley

Great Restaurants

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Downtown Attractions:

Green Springs

The Red Door

Loblolly Arts

The Healthy Olive

Walhalla

Population: 4,315

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Known For:​

 

Stumphouse Tunnel and Issaqueena Falls

Proximity to the mountains

Walhalla Oktoberfest

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Downtown Attractions:

Walhalla Steak House

Carolina Pizza Company

West and Co. Taproom

Partners in Wine

Twenty-8 West

Earth's Elements

Westminster

Population: 2,523

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Known For:​

 

The Apple Festival

The Chattooga River

Waterfalls

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Downtown Attractions:

Lucky Strike

Waters

Eva's Restaurant

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