8 Best Holistic and Health Food Stores in South Carolina

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Bee Well Honey Natural Market, Pickens, SC

Specializing in all-natural raw honey and so much more, every trip here is a real treat. Inside you’ll find a selection of handcrafted soaps, natural skin care, and locally sourced grocery…

Specializing in all-natural raw honey and so much more, every trip here is a real treat. Inside…

9 Best Nature Centers in South Carolina!

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Table Rock Nature Center, Pickens, SC

The tall, stark face of Table Rock is a recognizable icon of the Upstate South Carolina, but this famous locale is more than just a perfect backdrop for photographers. Within the bounds of Table Rock…

The tall, stark face of Table Rock is a recognizable icon of the Upstate South Carolina, but this…

The 14 Best Picnic Spots in South Carolina!

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Table Rock, Pickens, SC

Pack your picnic lightly—getting to this site will take a little work. But the view from the top of Table Rock makes the climb worth it. Start your journey at the Table Rock trailhead. From…

Pack your picnic lightly—getting to this site will take a little work. But the view from the…

6 Best Hardware Stores in South Carolina!

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Bivens Hardware Co, Pickens, SC

This little downtown family hardware store looks and functions just like a small business hardware store should. Having been a Pickens staple for over 90 years, locals rely on Bivens for competitive…

This little downtown family hardware store looks and functions just like a small business hardware…

The 10 Best State Parks in South Carolina!

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Table Rock State Park, Pickens, SC

Known for its beautiful bare mountain facing that rises like giant among the trees, Table Rock State Park is a hiker’s dream come true. Camping opportunities and an old-fashioned swimming hole…

Known for its beautiful bare mountain facing that rises like giant among the trees, Table Rock…

The 10 Best Camping Spots in South Carolina!

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Table Rock State Park, Pickens, SC

Waterfalls, streams, and hiking trails for all skill levels abound in Table Rock State Park. The campsites aren’t as remote as some of the other state parks in the area, so if you need a lot of gear…

Waterfalls, streams, and hiking trails for all skill levels abound in Table Rock State Park. The…

6 Best Cake Shops in South Carolina!

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Tip Top Cake Shop, Easley, SC

Birthday cakes, wedding cakes, gourmet cupcakes, cake pops—you can easily satisfy your cake cravings at Tip Top Cake Shop. But it doesn’t stop there—you can find a variety of yummy…

Birthday cakes, wedding cakes, gourmet cupcakes, cake pops—you can easily satisfy your cake…

The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in South Carolina!

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Hagood Mill Historic Site, Pickens, SC

What was once an 1820s grist mill is now a popular education destination that children and adults of all ages can enjoy. The site is still home to the mill, two restored log cabins, cotton gin,…

What was once an 1820s grist mill is now a popular education destination that children and adults…

9 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in South Carolina!

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The Nursery, Easley, SC

Annuals, perennials, edibles, shrubbery, and beyond—there’s a good reason why The Nursery has survived for over a century since it first became rooted in the Upstate. They discovered and…

Annuals, perennials, edibles, shrubbery, and beyond—there’s a good reason why The…

10 Best Libraries in South Carolina!

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Pickens County Library System- Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, Easley, SC

Having opened its doors in 1929, this library was the first in its area and has now grown to four locations. The Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library serves the public well with its abundance of…

Having opened its doors in 1929, this library was the first in its area and has now grown to four…

Bee Well Honey Natural Market, Pickens, SC

Featured in 8 Best Holistic and Health Food Stores in South Carolina

Specializing in all-natural raw honey and so much more, every trip here is a real treat. Inside you’ll find a selection of handcrafted soaps, natural skin care, and locally sourced grocery… Read More

Table Rock Nature Center, Pickens, SC

Featured in 9 Best Nature Centers in South Carolina!

Table Rock, Pickens, SC

Featured in The 14 Best Picnic Spots in South Carolina!

Pack your picnic lightly—getting to this site will take a little work. But the view from the top of Table Rock makes the climb worth it. Start your journey at the Table Rock trailhead. From… Read More

Howard’s Rock, Clemson, SC

Featured in 9 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in South Carolina!

A true Clemson icon, Howard’s Rock is a large piece of white flint perched on a pedestal that thousands of Clemson University students and fans have laid hands to. It’s a solid Clemson… Read More

Blue Heron, Pendleton, SC

Featured in 7 Best Places for Appetizers in South Carolina!

Folks come here for the top-notch sushi, but their appetizer menu is not to be ignored. They go beyond your typical starters, offering things like Portobello mushrooms, mussels, and other healthy… Read More

Issaqueena Lake, Clemson, SC

Featured in The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in South Carolina!

There aren’t any crazy obstacles or tricks to this trail, which is one reason why it’s so popular. Mountain bikers can enjoy a smooth, fast ride while soaking in the sights of the lake and the… Read More

Soak in the scenery of the South Carolina Botanical Garden

Featured in The 8 Best Retirement Activities in South Carolina!

Part of Clemson University, this botanical garden is open to the public and free to explore. The series of trails lead around ponds and beautiful scenery, as well as historical structures. The garden… Read More

South Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson, SC

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in South Carolina!

Over its 295 acres, you can wander among a wildflower meadow, butterfly garden, trails and streams - and inhale the heavenly scent of over 300 types of that typical Southern flower, the… Read More

Greenville State Farmers Market, Greenville, SC

Featured in 10 Best Farmers Markets in South Carolina!

Plants, flowers, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and a lot of local flavor—that’s only the beginning of what Greenville State Farmers Market has to offer. In addition to all the healthy… Read More

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