Attractions

Cross Creek Golf Club

This P.B. Dye designed course features eighteen holes of championship golf on an approximately 7,000-yard course.

Don't miss:

• Gentle rolling hills, meandering creeks, and beautiful water features
• Five sets of tees to make the course enjoyable for players of every level

South Carolina Botanical Garden

Offering a diversity of nature trails, streams, natural landscapes and manicured display gardens, the South Carolina Botanical Gardens is a must see for visitors of all ages who love the great outdoors.

Don't miss:

• Seeing one of the largest collections of nature-based sculpture in the USA
• A visit to Hanover House, an early 18th century house
• Exploring the works of local artists on exhibit at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center

Abernathy Waterfront Park

A linear lakefront park stretching for a half mile off College Avenue. Visitors can enjoy a scenic stroll through natural spaces along the boardwalk with lake access.

Don't miss:

• Enjoying a picnic in the Pavilion
• Strolling the picturesque half-mile boardwalk
• Relaxing and reading on a park bench overlooking the water

Legends Golf Center

Located across from Boscobel Golf & Country Club, this 14-acre range is open to golfers of all ages and experience looking to practice their swing or spend a relaxing day at the range.

Don't miss:

• Year-round golf with a lighted driving range and fully staffed pro shop
•  Professional lessons plus club fitting, sales and repair
  

Lake Hartwell State Park

Popular with anglers across the state, the recreation lake features lake houses, docks, boating and water skiing. Beyond the superb lake, the park offers a short nature trail, picnic areas, a playground and a basketball court.

Don't miss:

• Relaxing on 962 miles of shoreline featuring boat ramps, picnic areas and more
• Checking out the display of vintage fishing gear in the Information Center
• Hiking along the park's many well-marked trails

Clemson University Walker Golf Course

Located on Clemson University Campus, this 18-hole championship golf course is designed to accommodate golfers of all skill levels. The last five holes run along the shores of Hartwell Lake and offer the most spectacular finishing holes in South Carolina.

Don't miss:

• A chance to tee off on one of the most prominent golf course in the state
• The signature Tiger Paw 17th hole
• House-smoked specialties at Sole on the Green

Clemson Area Hiking and Biking Trails

Boscobel Golf & Country Club

One of the best conditioned courses in the Upstate, this Clemson favorite is a tough but fair test for all levels of golfer.

Don't miss:

• A challenging, traditional course design by Fred Bolton
• Rolling terrain of Bermuda fairways and bentgrass greens set among mature trees

The Esso Club

The iconic Esso Club is Clemson’s favorite watering hole. Students, parents and Tiger fans gather here for cold beers, pub grub and a look at Clemson memorabilia worthy of a museum.

Don't miss:

• Sampling the Fried Pickle Chips
• Scooping up Esso swag (including t-shirts, visors and croakies)
• Taking a selfie in front of the vintage Esso sign

Memorial Stadium

Home of the legendary Clemson Tigers and affectionately referred to as Death Valley, Memorial Stadium has been at the center of all the guts and glory of college football since it was first opened in 1942.

Don't miss:

• Experiencing most exciting 25 seconds in college football
• Tapping your toes to The Tiger Rag
• The chance to see "Howard's Rock"

Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

Home of the performing arts at Clemson University, this state-of-the-art theater receives great reviews, showcasing a multitude of nationally and internationally acclaimed dance companies, theatre troupes and music ensembles.  

Don't miss:

• Clemson Players productions at the intimate Bellamy Theater 
• The national tours of major Broadway plays and musicals
• The Lillian and Robert Utsey Chamber Music Series