Anderson, South Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lies in the state’s northwestern corner in a region known as The Upstate.

We’re just two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte on the shores of Lake Hartwell, one of the most popular lakes in the Southeast. Lake Hartwell is 56,000 acres big, with more than 900 miles of shoreline, making it a paradise for fishing and boating. Our destination is also home to many great state parks and three dozen waterfalls.

Anderson, South Carolina is studded with landmarks from its past, including historic Pendleton, an entire town on the National Register of Historic Places, the Woodburn & Ashtabula historic homes and the Anderson County Museum.

We're also home to the Jockey Lot, the largest flea market in the Southeast. 1,500 dealers fill its 65 acres every Saturday & Sunday.

The South Carolina National Heritage Corridor travels through Anderson County, South Carolina as part of its 240 mile route through our state. We’re a great place to tee it up-our 11 golf courses are open all year. Click here for our weather forecast.

When your day is done, more than 1,400 hotel & motel rooms along with several charming bed & breakfasts are ready to welcome you. We also have several campgrounds on Lake Hartwell. From fine dining to popular chains to the ever-popular “meat and three” restaurants, you’ll find menus for every taste.

Our spirit and quality of life has earned national recognition as Anderson County, South Carolina was named an “ All-America City ” in 2000 by the National Civic League.

If you'd like to learn more about our destination, just call the Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau at (877) 282-4650 or e-mail us. To view our brochure click here. When you arrive in our destination, make sure to stop by our Visitor Center in downtown Anderson. We're open Mon.-Fri. from 8-5 and Sat. from 10-2.