Dianne’s guidebook to Oconee County, SC

Dianne
Dianne’s guidebook to Oconee County, SC

Sightseeing

This is a an easy hike - even for kids. And the waterfall is spectacular - especially after a rain. If you only have the chance to visit one waterfall - this is the one. It's right down the road from Laurelwood Retreat.
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Station Cove Falls Trailhead
State Road S-37-95
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This is a an easy hike - even for kids. And the waterfall is spectacular - especially after a rain. If you only have the chance to visit one waterfall - this is the one. It's right down the road from Laurelwood Retreat.
Spend an hour or several hours. Miles of trails. Something blooming in every season.
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South Carolina Botanical Garden - Fran Hanson Visitor's Center
150 Discovery Ln
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Spend an hour or several hours. Miles of trails. Something blooming in every season.
Steps make it easy to get down to water. Then you can climb around rocks (or even swim) as much as you want.
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Long Shoals Roadside Park
Scenic Hwy 11
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Steps make it easy to get down to water. Then you can climb around rocks (or even swim) as much as you want.
Belle's Bistro, vineyard, orchard, u-pick, store. Beautiful Mountain views.
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Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church Rd
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Belle's Bistro, vineyard, orchard, u-pick, store. Beautiful Mountain views.
Easy walk to see the falls. Stumphouse Tunnel is close by, too.
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Issaqueena Falls
Stumphouse Tunnel Road
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Easy walk to see the falls. Stumphouse Tunnel is close by, too.
This was once going to be a railroad but never completed. at one time Clemson University used this cool dark place to "grow" cheese! It shares a parking lot with Issaqueena Falls.
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Тунель Стамфхаус-Маунтін
Stumphouse Tunnel Road
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This was once going to be a railroad but never completed. at one time Clemson University used this cool dark place to "grow" cheese! It shares a parking lot with Issaqueena Falls.

Recreation

Mini golf and botanical garden. You've never done putt-putt quite like this before. Lots of shade, snacks & drinks available (bring some dollar bills). It's worth the drive into Seneca
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THE OASIS RANCH MINI GOLF
170 Hackberry Ln
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Mini golf and botanical garden. You've never done putt-putt quite like this before. Lots of shade, snacks & drinks available (bring some dollar bills). It's worth the drive into Seneca
Now under new ownership and called "The Windsor at Walhalla." 18 hole golf-course close by. Open to the public.
Falcon's Lair Golf Course
1308 Falcons Dr
Now under new ownership and called "The Windsor at Walhalla." 18 hole golf-course close by. Open to the public.
Go carts, indoor laser tag, video arcade and ice cream!
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Sweet Retreat
510 State Rd S-37-341
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Go carts, indoor laser tag, video arcade and ice cream!
Located inside Farmhouse Coffee in Seneca. Reserve ahead of time! They also opened an axe throwing place next door.
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The Escape Quest
277 Market St
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Located inside Farmhouse Coffee in Seneca. Reserve ahead of time! They also opened an axe throwing place next door.
Local movie theater - not as many choices as the giant cinema-plexes in Greenville, Anderson or Easley, but a shorter drive. Updated comfy seats. Can buy tickets online.
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Premiere Seneca Cinema 8
U.S. 123
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Local movie theater - not as many choices as the giant cinema-plexes in Greenville, Anderson or Easley, but a shorter drive. Updated comfy seats. Can buy tickets online.
Owned by the same folks who run Escape Quest
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Timber Ridge Axe Throwing
15903 Wells Hwy
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Owned by the same folks who run Escape Quest
VisitOconeeSC dot com website and Insta page have lots of current event and general tourist info for you.
Visit Oconee SC
224 W South Broad St
VisitOconeeSC dot com website and Insta page have lots of current event and general tourist info for you.

Neighborhoods

Fun walking & shopping in old downtown Seneca with good restaurants, brewery & coffee shop, as well as consignment antiques, boutiques & gift shops.
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Ram Cat Alley
Ram Cat Alley
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Fun walking & shopping in old downtown Seneca with good restaurants, brewery & coffee shop, as well as consignment antiques, boutiques & gift shops.
Walk up amd down Main Street for shops & dining
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Walhalla
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Walk up amd down Main Street for shops & dining

Food scene

Authentic Mexican, fast service. Guacamole made fresh at your table!
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Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
201 Foothills Center Dr
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Authentic Mexican, fast service. Guacamole made fresh at your table!
Fine Gourmet Dining. Small restaurant atmosphere. Romantic atmosphere.
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Vangeli's Bistro
119 Ram Cat Alley
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Fine Gourmet Dining. Small restaurant atmosphere. Romantic atmosphere.
Casual vibe, locally sourced foods, gourmet coffees/teas. Great for breakfast or lunch.
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Gather Uptown
100 West Main Street
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Casual vibe, locally sourced foods, gourmet coffees/teas. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Tasty pour-over coffee with many flavored creamers to choose from. Also serves ice-cream, bakery items & some lunch foods.
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Mountain Mocha
208 E Main St
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Tasty pour-over coffee with many flavored creamers to choose from. Also serves ice-cream, bakery items & some lunch foods.
Soooo good! Farm to table dining. Beautiful scenery with mountain views. U-pick seasonal. Winery. Distillery. Wedding Venue.
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Belle's Bistro at Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church Rd
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Soooo good! Farm to table dining. Beautiful scenery with mountain views. U-pick seasonal. Winery. Distillery. Wedding Venue.
Really good food. Hidden away on a side street of downtown Walhalla. Good for lunch or dinner.
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The Hungry Hiker Restaurant
116 S Catherine St
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Really good food. Hidden away on a side street of downtown Walhalla. Good for lunch or dinner.
Fun place to go for authentic Mexican, if you'd also like to walk around old downtown Seneca (Ram Cat Alley).
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Papa Julio's
123 North Townville Street
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Fun place to go for authentic Mexican, if you'd also like to walk around old downtown Seneca (Ram Cat Alley).
Best grocery store in town.
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Ingles Market
176 US-441
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Best grocery store in town.
Go where the locals go for breakfast! Serve yourself at the coffee & tea bar. Grab a bakery dessert on the way out. Southern style.
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Sister's Restaurant
281 Stamp Creek Rd
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Go where the locals go for breakfast! Serve yourself at the coffee & tea bar. Grab a bakery dessert on the way out. Southern style.
Coffee, alcohol, tasty menu for any meal. Live music on weekends.
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313 Cafe
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Coffee, alcohol, tasty menu for any meal. Live music on weekends.
Sandwiches, Rice/Lettuce Bowls, soups, giant cookies. Some outdoor seating.
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PRESST food & wine
12019 N Radio Station Rd
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Sandwiches, Rice/Lettuce Bowls, soups, giant cookies. Some outdoor seating.
Have lunch in the deli at daytime, or enjoy more of a sports bar feel in the evening. Good Food, large portions.
Blue Marble Bakery & Cafe
286 Market Street
Have lunch in the deli at daytime, or enjoy more of a sports bar feel in the evening. Good Food, large portions.
Unique pizza topping choices. Delicious.
G’s Pizza House
403 East Main Street
Unique pizza topping choices. Delicious.
Delicious baked goods & Ice cream. Order ahead for special occasions.
Walnut Street Bakery
106 Ram Cat Alley
Delicious baked goods & Ice cream. Order ahead for special occasions.

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Be Prepared

There are many hikes and waterfalls to choose from in the area. Be ready with hiking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant, hat & water bottle