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Sumter National Forest (Andrew Pickens Ranger District)
A lot of history has been made on the lands that comprise the forest. Cherokee and other tribes of Native Americans hunted and built villages here. Farmers toiled in the fields, and family-owned companies harvested timber. Irish immigrants built railroads and tunnels, while others mined gold. Now, people visit this forest in the Upstate to hike or ride a trail, paddle, fish, hunt, camp, watch a bird, or have a picnic. Ranger station: 112 Andrew Pickens Cir. Mountain Rest. (864) 638-9568.
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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.
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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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Kid-Venture
The playground's design was created using ideas provided by local children. The result is a large wooden playground on an acre of land at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. Kid-Venture is open daily for children to enjoy. The age limit inside the playground is 12 years old. It closes each day at dusk. 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson. (864) 260-4800.
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Issaqueena Falls & Stumphouse Tunnel
Issaqueena Falls is a spectacular, 100 foot falls in Stumphouse Tunnel Park northwest of Walhalla. The falls are named for an Indian maiden, Issaqueena. She rode to a nearby fort to warn of a pending Indian attack and then escaped her pursuers by pretending to leap to her death over the falls, but actually hid beneath them.
Near the Falls is Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel. The tunnel was started in the early 1850s as an attempt (unsuccessful) by the railroads to burrow though 1.5 miles of solid granite mountain, hoping to link Charleston to the Midwest. After 6 years of chipping and drilling with hand tools and black powder, lack of money and the Civil War brought work to a halt. Open every day from 10-5. The falls are six miles north of Walhalla on SC Hwy. 28. (864) 638-4343.
The Upstate is home to more than three dozen waterfalls. You can experience 15 in the Sumter National Forest. Other waterfalls include: Brasstown, Chauga Narrows, King Creek, Licklog & Pigpen, Lower Whitewater and Twin Falls.
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T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena
One of the premier livestock arenas in the southeast, the Garrison annually hosts major horse shows and other events. 1101 Queen St. Extension, Pendleton. (864) 646-2717.
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Firelake
Enjoy paintball, skateboarding and catfishing at this 42-acre facility near the Andeson Jockey Lot. Four paintball fields and a paintball proshop. A 12,500 sq. ft. skateboard park with vertical ramps and a street course. Dip a line in the catfish lake. Paintball and fishing dawn to dusk. Skateboarding hours vary. Fishing: $8/all day, children 1/2 price. Paintball: $10/all day. Skateboarding: $10/all day. 1897 Cheddar Rd., Belton. (864) 847-4200.
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Barrett's Place Playground
This large children's activity place will stimulate the imagination, while providing a safe and attractive area for children to play. The structure includes a climbing wall, campsite, speed boat and lots of swings, slides and monkey bars. Located in Veteran's Park on Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. (800) 862-1795
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Anderson Motor Speedway
Get your motor running with stock car racing every Friday night at 8 from March-September! The wide straight-aways and tight, tricky corners are infamous for producing close, competitive short track racing. Enjoy racing in several divisions: Late Model Stock, Renegade, Mini Stock, BM Modified and Legends. 313 Irby Rd., Anderson. (864) 226- 5481.
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Anderson Jockey Lot & Farmer's Market
The south's biggest and the world's best flea market! Since its inception in 1974, its grown to 1,500 dealers and 65 acres, attracting 30,000-60,000 people each weekend. You'll find items from antiques to clothing to furniture to sporting goods and everything in-between. Open Saturday from 7 am - 6 pm and Sunday from 9 am - 6 pm. 4530 Hwy. 29 North, Belton. (864) 224-2027.
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