What to See and Do in the Anderson Area:

Chattooga National Wild & Scenic River

Flowing through three states, including Upstate South Carolina, the Chattooga is recognized as one of the Southeast's premier whitewater rivers. The Chattooga offers outstanding scenery ranging from thundering falls and twisting rock-choked channels to narrow, cliff-enclosed deep pools. Dense forests and undeveloped shorelines characterize the primitive nature of the river corridor. The movie Deliverance was filmed on the river. (864) 638-9568.

Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway

The route, once used by the Cherokee Indians and English & French fur traders, now takes travelers through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on SC Hwy. 11. The highway traces a 130 mile route through the Upstate and includes breathtaking views, state parks & recreation areas and historic sites.

Lake Hartwell

Have fun on the water on one of the Southeast's largest and most popular lakes. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the lake hosts 10 million visitors annually. It's 56,000 acres big with 962 miles of shoreline. The lake's shoreline is dotted with boat landings, recreation areas, campgrounds and marinas.

Lake Hartwell is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. Interstate 85 bisects Lake Hartwell and makes the area easily accessible to visitors.

Skyscapes of America

Anderson is home to South Carolina's only commercial hot air balloon ride business! Take a journey to a totally different world as you float gently across the open sky as if you were a majestic bird. Embrace the calming silence of the skies above, occasionally broken by a blast from the burner or a spoken word to spectators below as you gently float by. Each excursion lasts approximately three hours. (864) 221-0552.

South Carolina Botanical Garden

Located at Clemson University, this 295-acre garden of nature trails, pathways, ponds, niche gardens, and award winning collections is sure to inspire you whether your visit is for an hour or an entire day. Streams, woodlands, well manicured gardens, trial gardens, a geology museum, and a warm visitor center awaits you in starting your journey in nature discovery. The South Carolina Botanical Garden has something for everyone. Open every day from dawn-dusk. Located at Hwy. 76 & Perimeter Rd., Clemson. (864) 656-3405.

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