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Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Outlet Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
State & National Parks & Forests . . . . . . 50
Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Festivals and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Additional Visitor Resources . . . . . . . . . 109
The Olde English District is one of eleven tourism districts
located in South Carolina. The name refers to the region’s
early settlement by the English in the mid-1700’s and to the
Revolutionary War battles fought here.
Counties: Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster,
Union, and York. Some of the towns include: Chester County:
Chester, Richburg, Great Falls, Blackstock, Fort Lawn;
Chesterfield County: Cheraw, Chesterfield, Pageland, McBee;
Fairfield County: Winnsboro, Ridgeway, Lake Wateree,
Jenkinsville; Kershaw County: Camden, Boykin, Lugoff, Elgin;
Lancaster County: Lancaster, Indian Land, Heath Springs,
Kershaw; Union County: Union, Jonesville, Lockhart, Carlisle;
York County: Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Clover, Lake Wylie,
Tega Cay, McConnells, Sharon.
CHESTER COUNTY
(Chester, Richburg, Great Falls, Blackstock, Fort Lawn)
*Arts Council of Chester County. The council encourages
participation and appreciation of the arts through the advancement of arts in education, community arts, and individual artist
development. The Ann D. Marion Gallery features artist showcases each month. Gift shop with local items for sale. Tues–Fri:
10 am–5 pm, and by appointment. 123 Main St., Chester. (803)
581-2030. [email protected] www.artschester.com
*Avant Garde Center for the Arts. Non-profit arts center located
in the downtown historic district. Former 1930’s Ford Motor show
room renovated into art space for performances, community
events, artist exhibits, workshops & camps. Rotating arts exhibits. Monthly events. Public arts projects by local and regional artists. Artwork by local/regional artists for sale. Tue–Sat, 10 am–
5pm, by appointment and for special events. 621 Dearborn St.,
Great Falls. (803) 287-7853. [email protected] www.
facebook.com/#!/avantgardeartist
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Chester County Branch YMCA. Facilities include a fitness center, aerobics, basketball gym, childcare area and indoor pool for
swimming and aqua aerobics. Programs include dance, karate,
youth basketball, football, t-ball, cheerleading, indoor soccer, and
adult softball and volleyball. 157 Columbia St., Chester. (803)
581-9622.
*Chester County Historical Society Museum and Archives.
Located in the old 1914 Chester Jail, the museum includes
notable collections of Native American Artifacts and firearms
from the Revolutionary Era to the present, period costumes,
relics of the Civil War, and the Henry O. Nichols Photography
Collection. Hours are 10 am–3 pm, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, &
SATURDAY. Admission: $3 adults; $2 seniors and students,
School groups FREE. The maximum fee for other groups is
$50. The Historical Society meets monthly at the Transportation
Museum (see listing) and holds its annual meeting in October.
Memberships are available. Gift items for sale. 107 McAliley St.
Downtown Chester (behind the courthouse). (803) 385-2332.
[email protected]
*Chester County Transportation Museum. Located in the 1888
Freight Depot on the Seaboard Railroad, the museum contains
buggies, wagons, a 1925 school bus used in Chester County, a
1934 Ford, license tags from first issued in 1917 through 1975,
a 1896 wooden trim bicycle and many transportation/vehicle
related items. Gift items available. TUE–SAT: 11 am–3 pm.,
Admission: $3 adults; $2 seniors and students. School Groups
FREE. The maximum fee for other groups is $50. (803) 3852330. 157 Wylie St., Downtown Chester. ccmuseum@truvista.
net www.chesterscmuseum.org
Chester Nature Park. The park and outdoor learning lab—nestled on 25 acres of woods and streams—features a wide variety of plant and animal life, including evergreens, oaks, cedars,
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Delicious! All kinds of home-grown produce can be purchased at the Chester
Farmer’s Market and the many others in the Olde English District.
birds, rabbits, deer, butterflies, a trail, a bridge and a picnic area.
Located beside Chester Park Elementary School. 835 Lancaster
Hwy., Chester. (803) 385-6122.
*Chester County Parks & Recreation. Includes the Joe Collins
Stadium, the home of POP Warner Football and Dixie Girls
Softball; Wylie Park’s 18-hole putt-putt course, Olympic sized pool,
½ mile fitness trail, nature trail, tennis courts, and playground; and
the S.L. Finley Community Center which has a full gymnasium,
aerobic classes, basketball court, weight room, and rental space.
161 West End St., Chester. (803) 581-7429. [email protected]
www.chestersc.org/CityServices/ParksRecreation.aspx
Clack-a-Drome. Lovers of barrel racing will enjoy visiting this
indoor arena. Two futurities and barrel races are scheduled each
year, in June and December. Other events vary on a yearly basis.
1288 Lowrys Hwy., Chester. (803) 581-6210.
Cotton Hills Farms and Market. Retail roadside market.
Strawberries begin in April and continue into June. Peaches,
tomatoes, sweet corn, okra, squash, melons, beans, potatoes
and more begin in late June and last through the summer.
Pumpkins begin in September and continue through October.
Farm tours for the public held each Saturday in October which
include a maze, barnyard animals, and wagon rides. Farm Fair
held second Saturday in October. School tours through the
week. Mon–Sat: April–October. 9 am–7 pm. 2575 Lowrys Hwy,
Chester. (803) 581-4545 (The Market). www.cottonhillsfarm.com
Fishing Creek Creamery. What started out as a hobby quickly
turned into a passion! Now the farm boasts a herd of roughly 50
Saanen and Nubian dairy goats, 25 of which are milked twice
a day, every day. Cheese by hand in small batches. High quality products for maximum nutrition. Tours welcomed. Open on
Sundays only, Fall through Spring. Call for other hours. 3694
Fishing Creek Church Rd., Chester. (704) 750-5647. Follow us
on FaceBook. www.fishingcreekcreamery.com
Fishing Creek Lake. Created in 1916, this lake has about 3,112
surface acres of water and 61 miles of shoreline. The Fishing
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Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center. This center, home of
the Palmetto Paso Finos, offers monthly open horse shows on
the first Saturday of every month, April-November. This center
is available for riding lessons (beginner to advanced), 4-H horse
club, year round camps, training, clinics, leasing and boarding.
2717 Gaston Farm Rd. (1.5 miles off I-77, exit 65), Chester. (803)
374-6255. [email protected] www.
GastonFarmEquestrianCenter.com
Lowrys Community Center. A former school building, now used
for ceremonies and receptions. Tables and chairs are provided.
Kitchen is on site. Capacity: 150-175. 2266 Old Lowrys Rd.,
Chester. (803) 581-3023. www.townoflowrys.com
Oak Grove Plantation. A working farm with recreational opportunities, offering pond fishing for bass, bream, crappie, and
catfish; field and water areas for working/training dogs and for
official hunt tests. Rental cabin offers a beautiful view overlooking one of our ponds. Come and visit with some down home
folks. “Take your shoes off, set a spell” and enjoy the sunset that
looks like fire when it’s low in the pines. 3207 Mountain Gap Rd.,
Richburg. (803) 519-7472. [email protected]
www.oakgroveplantation.webs.com
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Creek Hydroelectric Station dam is 1,770 feet long with 22 floodgates. The lake also provides a dependable water supply for
Chester County, SC. www.duke-energy.com/lakes/facts-andmaps/fishing-creek.asp
Rocky Creek Sporting Clays. This facility offers a familyfriendly sporting clay with a strong emphasis on youth shooters.
Visitors are challenged on this course while enjoying the experience. Safety is stressed and Southern hospitality is extended.
Amenities include a covered 5 stand, a covered flurry stand, a
12-station sporting clay course and a challenge course. 3390
Mountain Gap Rd., Richburg. (803) 482-2070.
Rodman-Oak Grove Community Center. This former church
(c. 1914), now serves as a meeting place and cultural center for
this historic community. The center hosts regular musical performances and other events. 2484 Rodman Rd., Chester. www.
rodmansc.org
Find specialty food products, art, pottery, jewelry, and many other local, unique
items from our region at the Olde English District Market (Exit 65, Richburg).
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Serenity Acres Farm. The concept of this farm is to create a
peaceful place for man and animal to co-exist. Visitors to Serenity
can tour the farm, experiencing the peaceful sound of Alpacas
as they graze, watch the playful doe lings as they frolic in the
sun, or eavesdrop on the chickens as they talk quietly amongst
themselves. Offers goats’ milk products, created by using the
best milk obtained from the farm’s herd of Swiss Saanen Goats.
Also herbal products, Alpaca fiber and therapies for sale. Shop
online. 2546 Trussel Rd., Chester. (803) 209-2806. www.serenityacresfarm.net
Skydive Carolina Parachute Center. Nationally recognized for
its impeccable safety record and customer service, Skydive
Carolina offers first timers the opportunity to jump in tandem
with a professional instructor from 14,000 feet! Train and jump
in half a day and be sure to get it documented with photography
and a DVD. Some of the best videographers in the world will
capture your experience from start to finish! RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED. 1903 King Air Dr., Chester. (803) 581-5867. www.
skydivecarolina.com
*Steam Engine No. 5 (Edgemoor & Manetta Railroad). This
steam locomotive was used continuously from 1941 until 1974
between Edgemoor & Manetta, a 2.5 mile run. The railroad has
the distinction of operating the last line-haul, non-tourist short
line railroad that used steam. The No. 5, affectionately called the
“Dinky” is now displayed at Richburg Community Park. 116 North
Main St., Richburg. 1-800-968-5909. info@GreaterRichburgSC.
com www.GreaterRichburgSC.com
*Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District. Provides
many recreation opportunities in Chester County. The Broad
River offers boaters and anglers several access points to hone
their paddling or fishing skills. The Woods Ferry Recreation Area
offers a 29 unit campground (10 sites have horse corrals), picnic
area with two picnic shelters, 25 family picnic units, four fishing
platforms and a boat ramp to the Broad River. Campsites tie into
the 15 mile Woods Ferry Horse Trail. Campground is open April
1st and closes October 31st. Picnic area and boat ramp is open
year-round. Leeds Rifle Range is an outdoor shooting range and
is open year-round, day use only. Offers six shooting tables under
Learn how it feels to “fly’ and “float” at Skydive Carolina in Chester County.
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TNT Motorsports Park, Inc. Sport quad track, kid’s track, tot
lot, outdoor national track, supercross track and the intermediate track, terracross area, mud bog & Red Hill climb. Catch and
release pond, primitive camping, bike wash, concessions, and
parts department. Trails of varying lengths for riders of all experience levels on 148 acres of beautiful hard wood trails & tracks;
12 miles of bike/ATV trails and 6 miles of tough single track trails.
Membership (annual or one-day) required for all that enter plus
riding fee for riders. Daily: (weather permitting) 10 am–6 pm. 1502
Brown Rd., Chester. (803) 385-5048 www.tntmotorsportsinc.com
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
(Cheraw, Chesterfield, Pageland, McBee)
Blizzard Branch Milling and Syrup Company. A family owned
farm that produces and packages their own products: stone
ground meal and grits in white and yellow corn. Sugar cane is
grown and pressed, and syrup is bottled on site. Visitors are welcomed, and products can be purchased at the farm, or online.
285 C and S Lane, Hartsville. (843) 335-6109 and (843) 3391115. [email protected] www.blizzardbranch.com
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a protective shelter and has a paved pathway to target area. Get
out and enjoy your national forest! District Office; 20 Work Center
Rd., Whitmire. (803) 276-4810. Visit us on the web for more information. fs.usda.gov/scnfs
*Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. Having been
established in 1939 as a federal refuge for indigenous wildlife
and game management demonstration project, the 45,348-acre
refuge now serves as a demonstration site for land management practices, which preserve and enhance the longleaf pine/
wiregrass ecosystem. It supports approximately 190 species of
birds, 42 species of mammals, 41 species of reptiles, 25 species of amphibians, and innumerable species of plants, including
several species of fauna and flora that are listed as threatened or
endangered. These include the Swainson’s warbler, red-cockaded woodpecker, pine barrens treefrog, white wicky, Well’s pixie
moss, and the sweet pitcher plant. 30 man-made lakes & ponds,
1,200+ acres of fallow fields, forest openings, and cultivated
fields contribute to the refuge’s habitat. It supports an estimated
125 clusters of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, the
largest population in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Offers
walking trails, an auto tour route, picnic areas, hunting and fishing. 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee. (843) 335-8401. [email protected] www.fws.gov/refuge/carolina_sandhills
Cheraw Fish Hatchery. Visit a warm water hatchery that raises
and distributes over 2 million fish for public waters throughout the
state each year. Mon–Fri, 7 am–3 pm. Closed weekends and
holidays. Group tours by appointment. 433 Fish Hatchery Ln.,
Cheraw. (843) 537-7628. hatcheries.dnr.sc.gov/cheraw/
Chesterfield Family YMCA. A 20,000 sq. ft. facility, the YMCA
boasts a full fitness center, aerobics studio (daily classes), nursery,
after-school care center, teen center, a newly constructed gymnasium, and outdoor aquatics complex. Youth activities include
flag and contact football, basketball, soccer, cheer-leading, girls
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softball, karate, judo, tumbling, dance classes (tap, jazz, and ballet), swim lessons, and swim team. Adult activities include softball, soccer, karate, and dance (swing, and shag. 344 East Blvd.,
Chesterfield. (843) 623-YMCA (9622) www.upperpdymca.org
ClubMX Training Facility. A world class 100-acre motocross
training facility with multiple outdoor and supercross tracks for
the serious racers from all over the world. On-site workshop
with bike storage and a personal work area, full time mechanic,
housing, full RV hookups with concrete pads, fully equipped fitness center designed with motocross racers in mind, schooling
assistance, and recreational fun. Camps and programs for all
students (11 to 20+ years). Expert staffers. 857 Croft Jones Rd.,
Chesterfield. (507) 269-9736. www.clubmx-sc.com
Coker Motor Sports Park. A division of Moree Farms, this
park is the “Home of the South Carolina State Championship.”
437 Funderburk Rd., Society Hill. (843) 378-3700, ext. 3019.
[email protected]. www.campcokermx.com
Dizzy Gillespie Memorial. Jazz king Dizzy Gillespie is captured
in bronze with his puffed cheeks and bent horn on the Cheraw
Town Green. The Gillespie Homesite Park on Huger Street features funky stainless steel benches and sculpture. The statue
is on Market Street in Cheraw. A free brochure on sites associated with Gillespie’s life is available at the Cheraw Chamber of
Commerce. 221 Market St., Cheraw. (843) 537-8425.
Five Star Barrel Racing @ Kreekside Farm. If you are looking fun a fun-filled day of barrel racing horses, join us on the
farm. We have gained the respect and attention of barrel racers
across NC, SC, and VA, and is rapidly gaining a reputation for
fast-paced action, larger payoffs, and a family oriented atmosphere that appeals to riders and spectators. The main event
is the Open class, averaging about 185 riders with $1,000.00
added money. We also offer Pee Wee and Youth classes to
ensure that riders of all ages can participate. Events are scheduled from March through November annually. 811 West Blvd.,
Chesterfield. (843) 672-4005. tonylear@fivestarbarrelracing.
com www.fivestarbarrelracing.com
McBee Railroad Museum and Library. Built in 1914 by the
Seaboard Air Line, this station was used for both passengers
and freight until closing in 1971. Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places, the museum shows what an early 20th century small town railroad depot was like. Tue & Thur, 10 am–6
pm, other times by appointment. Free Admission. 96 West Pine
Ave., Downtown McBee. (843) 335-7515.
McLeod Farms Antique Museum. Home to over 20 antique
cars, including a 1920 McLaughlin, a 1930 Lincoln, Model T’s
and Model A’s. There are over a dozen tractors from yesteryear along with other memorabilia that include farm implements,
tools, phonographs, butter churns, and many other items of
interest. Tours available. 10 am–4 pm daily. Closed holidays.
No charge for admission. 29247 Hwy. 151, McBee. (843) 3356030 or (843) 335-8335. www.macspride.com
McLeod Farms Roadside Market. Homegrown fruits and vegetables, bakery, ice cream shop. OPEN YEAR ROUND! Spring
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*Moree’s Sportsman’s Preserve. This shooting preserve with
hunting lodge, dog kennels and 25 to 50 acre ranges provides
the very best possible hunting environment. Bream, catfish
ponds and duck shooting are also available. 1217 Moree Rd.,
Society Hill. (843) 378-4831. www.moreespreserve.com
Pageland Dragway. This dragway, home of the 2004 International
Hot Rod Association Division 2 Bracket Final champions, features scheduled events every Friday and Saturday throughout
the racing season: March–November. Top Sportsman, Nostalgia
Nights, IHRA Bracket Racing, X-treme Street, Sport Compact,
Motorcycles, ATV’s and more. 3167 Peach Orchard Rd., Jefferson.
(843) 672-3556. [email protected] www.jpdragway.com
Hours: Mon–Thu: 8 am–6 pm; Fri–Sun: 8 am–7 pm. 29247
Highway 151, McBee. (843) 335-8611 or 1-877-789-9252.
www.macspride.com
Pee Dee River Artifacts Room. Private collection of riverboat artifacts and artifacts from Sherman’s March. Mon–Fri, 9
am–5 pm and by appointment for groups. Free. 204 Market St.,
Cheraw. (843) 537-6565.
*Sand Hills State Forest. 46,838 acres operated as a demonstration, conservation area embodying the principle of multipleuse management. Many miles of sand roads for equine and
other activities, 14 fish ponds, hiking trails, camping, picnicking,
bird watching, hunting and more. Permit required for all activities
except hiking. Permits may be purchased at forest hedquarters.
Encompassing Sugarloaf Mountain and H. Cooper Black Jr.
Memorial Field Trial Area, this is a self-supporting state forest.
16218 Highway 1, Patrick. (843) 498 6478. www.state.sc.us/
forest/refshill.htm
Sandhill Motor Sports Park. Celebrating 26 years of bringing
riders of all ages fun and excitement, this park attracts hundreds of riders per race, from several areas of the country. 2140
Angelus Rd., Chesterfield. (843) 623-2036. [email protected] www.sandhillmotorsports.com
Southern African American Heritage Center. The center is
dedicated to collecting, documenting and preserving the contributions of African Americans from Chesterfield County. Visitors
will find documents and artifacts on display that offer an insight
into local history and culture from the 1800s to the present.
Among the notable features in the center’s collection is an
exhibit about Dizzy Gillespie, Coulter Memorial Academy, and
photographs highlighting the contributions of the great bridge
builder, Horace King a native of Cheraw. The center also has
a gift shop that carries African jewelry, books, folktoys, CD’s,
cotton products and gourmet foods. Admission charged. Tour
and school groups welcome. Please call for operating hours.
125 Kershaw St., Cheraw. (843) 921-9989. www.southernaaheritagecenter.org and on Facebook.
Southern Eighths Farm. A premier long format equestrian
training center located in the “Heart of the Carolinas,” The farm
is a horse lover’s playground with a steeplechase track, multiple cross country and show jumping venues, dressage rings,
a derby course and miles of groomed trails. These facilities in
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More than 100 miles of ATV trails await you at
Carolina Adventure World
addition to a modern guest barn and large covered arena provide all the amenities needed for honing equestrian skills. 5031
Jackson Rd. W, Chesterfield. (843) 623-5005 www.So8ths.com
*Sugarloaf Mountain. Known locally as “The Mountain”,
Sugarloaf is an unusual geological phenomenon towering 100
feet above the surrounding terrain. Mountain vegetation includes
mountain laurel and the diminutive pixie moss, both rare in the
area. Quiet, shady seclusion, rustic stone and timber picnic shelters, a fishing lake and nature trail combine with this unique geological formation to make Sugarloaf a very popular recreation
area. Also bird watching, nature study, primitive camping, and
horseback riding. Permit (purchased at Sand Hills State Forest
Headquarters) required for all activities except hiking. 16218
Highway 1, Patrick. (843) 498-6478. www.state.sc.us/forest
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
(Winnsboro, Ridgeway, Lake Wateree, Jenkinsville)
145 Club. Small club featuring well-known entertainers such as
the legendary Drink Small, and Rev. Marv Ward, plus many talented local entertainers. Small membership fee. 6 pm–until. 147
S. Congress St., Winnsboro. (803) 712-2010 www.145club.com
Blackstock Bluegrass. Volunteers pick and sing in the gym of
an old 1920s school house decorated with memorabilia from
the 1900s. Fridays at 7 pm. 228 School Rd., Blackstock. ((803)
385-5261.
The Brick Church (Ebenezer A.R. Presbyterian Church). This
church was erected by the people of the Little River section of
the county in 1788 from bricks molded by the members. They
also cut the timber to provide the woodwork. It is small and
rectangular, reflecting the sturdy, proud spirit of the Scotch Irish
whose love for their religion was always uppermost. The interior is classic in simplicity with long straight-back wooden pews,
a slave gallery, and an old fashioned pulpit. A written apology
from a Union solder was inscribed on the wall of the sanctuary:
“To the citizens of this county – Please excuse us for defacing
your house of worship. It was absolutely necessary to effect a
crossing over the creek. Signed, A Yankee.” 15000 Monjicono
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*Carolina Adventure World. Situated on 2,600 wooded acres
of land, this unique family recreation park has 100 miles of
ATV and single track trails of varying degrees of difficulty from
“Green” nature trails to “Blue” trails for more experienced riders to “Black Diamond” trails to stand even the most seasoned
rider’s hair on end! Also features a Motocross Area designed
by Dirt Wurx U.S.A. that features a Championship Motocross
course, a Vintage course for ATV competitors that love the “air
time” and the thrills and chills of competition, plus an Enduro
Course that challenges the skills and stamina of even the best of
the best. Also, horse trails and rides. Future plans include a thriving nature preserve, a youth area complete with go karts, dining, snack and entertainment features, a natural beaver pond, a
lake, streams, waterfalls, picnic areas, and more. The Welcome
Center features wide verandas, swings, and rocking chairs, fans
to keep cool, fireplaces for warmth, and Internet access. Also
horseback riding, log cabin rentals, a shower house, free parking for cars, trailers and haulers. 1515 Arrowhead Rd., (I-77, exit
46), Winnsboro. (803) 482-3534 info@carolinaadventureworld.
com www.carolinaadventureworld.com
Rd., Jenkinsville. (803) 635-4242. www.fairfieldchamber.sc/
content,brickchurch
Cornwallis Tea Company. Unique shop offering our own
blended teas and lunch. Special Tea & Tour lectures include
a tour of the historic Cornwallis House and the history of tea in
South Carolina. The facility is also available for special events.
Tues–Sat: 11 am–3 pm; Sun: 11 am–2 pm. Shop for our teas
online. 141 South Congress St, Winnsboro. (803) 815-1143.
www.comwallistea.com
Fortune Springs Park. This garden’s ponds and resident ducks
offer a pleasant contrast to other historic sites. The land that
the garden occupies was owned by Capt. John Buchanan, who
gave it to his slave, Pompey Fortune, in return for accompanying Gen. Lafayette as a body servant during the Revolution. 301
Park St., Winnsboro. For more information, (803) 635-4242.
Lake Monticello. Offers picnic shelters, fishing, boat ramp and
other water recreational activities. The Fairfield Recreation
Commission operates a park at the lake. For information on
the park area, contact the commission at (803) 635-9114. The
smaller Monticello Recreation Lake is located north of the large
body of water and is about 300 acres in size. Offers fishing two
days a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays), swimming (no lifeguard on duty) and picnic facilities. Gates open from sunrise to
sunset. The V.C. Summer Nuclear Station Nature Trail is located
at the boundary of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station exclusion
area on the lake. Benches, wood duck boxes, blue bird boxes
and plant identification markers dot this 1.5 mile trail. 200 Baltic
Cir. (Latitude 34.32352, Longitude -81.2872), Jenkinsville. (803)
748-3221. www.scgreatoutdoors.com/park-lakemonticello.html
Lake Wateree. Fish for crappie, bass, catfish and bream in one of
the state’s oldest man-made lakes. With more than 13,000 surface
acres and 242 miles of shoreline, the lake is a year-round favorite of
campers, fishermen and recreational boaters. Free public access
areas provided. 881 State Park Rd., Winnsboro. (803) 482-6401.
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Laura’s Tea Room. Beautifully decorated tea room on the second floor of Thomas’s Store. Offers selection of teas and sandwiches in delightful atmosphere. Available for special events.
Tues–Sat: 11 am–1 pm. Reservations recommended, required
for High Tea. 105 S Palmer St., Ridgeway. (803) 337-8594.
www.laurastearoom.com
Over the Top. A quaint ladies boutique, filled with hats, handbags, hand-crafted jewelry and special events. Wed–Fri: 11
am–5 pm; Sat: 10 am–5 pm. 115 South Palmer St., Ridgeway.
(803) 337-2427. www.overthetopinridgeway.com
Pine Tree Playhouse. A non-profit, community theatre that offers a
wide range of classic, eclectic, and new works in a casual, intimate
space. Started in 1972, the theater has averaged five productions
a year, including musicals and non-musicals of popular plays and
original works by local authors. The building was a former church
transformed by our members into an 88 seat theatre. 230 South
Congress St., Winnsboro. (803) 635-6847. [email protected]
R.H. Lee Auctioneers. Visitors (and groups) are invited to look
in on an authentic auction. Check website for auction schedules.
100 S. Dogwood Ave., Ridgeway. (803) 337-2300. www.rhlee.com
Ruff Hardware. An old-fashioned mercantile and hardware
store with a fascinating collection of unusual and hard-to-find
items. Mon–Fri: 10:30 am–5 pm; Sat: 10:30 am–2:30 pm. 165
S. Palmer St., Ridgeway. (803) 337-2272.
Ruff’s Old Store Museum. Opened in the 1840s, this is the
original first store in the town. It is now a museum showcasing an historic general store with artifacts from all periods of
operation including merchandise, invoices, and ledgers. It is
actually operated by the 7th generation of Ruffs in the family
business, young Doug and Louise Ruff (12 and 9 years old,
respectively). Doug was recently featured in the new book
Legendary Locals of Fairfield County. Open Saturdays 11-3
(May through November) or by appointment. Group tours available year-round. Admission: $1.00 (ages 6+). 135 S. Palmer St.,
Ridgeway. (803) 337-2000.
Laura’s Tea Room in Ridgeway is the perfect place for
good friends to meet and enjoy afternoon tea.
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Passengers board the train at the South Carolina Railroad Museum for a ride.
*South Carolina Railroad Museum. Equipment owned by the
museum includes #44, a ten wheeler steam locomotive once
operated in the SC Lowcountry. Open each Saturday June–
August, and 1st & 3rd Saturdays only, September and October
for train rides at 10 am and 1:30 pm, and 2:30pm. Other weekends for special events include Train Rides with Santa, held
for three Saturdays following Thanksgiving Day and the Easter
Bunny Eggspress Trains, held the two Saturdays prior to Easter
Sunday. Admission is charged for train rides. 110 Industrial Park
Rd., Winnsboro (I-77, exit 34 towards Winnsboro). (803) 6354242 or for charter/group services (803) 796-8540. Purchase
tickets online at: www.scrm.org
Summer Day Gifts. Very special gift shop featuring women’s
monogrammed jewelry, purses and gift items. Clemson, USC and
South Carolina items, baby gifts, specialty gifts. Tue-Sat: 10:30
am–5:30 pm. 143 S. Congress St., Winnsboro. (803) 815-0590.
KERSHAW COUNTY
(Camden, Boykin, Lugoff, Elgin)
Bethune Pottery. Turning out hundreds of pieces of concrete
pottery each day, this five-acre site also carries on the 60-yearold “Old Bethune Pottery” tradition of digging, processing and
supplying Bethune clay to artists and classrooms across the
state. 3736 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Bethune. (843) 334-8346.
[email protected] www.bethunepottery.com
Broom Place. Brooms are made on original broom equipment,
more than 100 years old, inside a former one-room restored
slave house. Some of the original boards and furnishings
remain. Books and other small gifts are available. Groups are
welcome and the brooms can be shipped via UPS to most
locations. Mon–Fri: 10 am–5 pm and Sat: 10:30 am–2 pm. 82
Boykin Mill Rd, Camden. (803) 425-0933 or (803) 469-2940
after 7 pm. www.boykinmillfarms.com/broom.asp
*Carolina Cup Racing Association and National Steeplechase
Museum. Experience the excitement of Kershaw County’s nationally renowned steeplechase races, the Carolina Cup in the spring
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Experience the excitement of steeplechase racing at the Carolina Cup
in the spring and the Colonial Cup in the fall at
Springdale Race Course in Camden.
and the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup in autumn. A viewing
stand welcomes visitors for early morning Thoroughbred workouts. The National Steeplechase Museum is on the grounds of
Springdale Race Course and features the history of steeplechasing through archival and interactive exhibits. Kershaw County is
also home to extensive racehorse training facilities, horse farms
and many equine events such as fox hunting, horse shows and
polo matches. Call for racing information and museum tours. 200
Knights Hill Rd. (off US Hwy. 521), Camden. (803) 432-6513.
www.carolina-cup.org and www.steeplechasemuseum.org
Carolina Motorsports Park. This world class road racing and
karting facility was founded in 1999. It has a 2.27 mile 14 turn
paved road course and a .70 mile 16 turn paved kart track,
skidpad, clubhouse, garages and kart shop with sales and
service. The track is open most days offering 50 MPH rental
karts for those ages 12 and over. The facility also offers an
extensive list of corporate entertainment programs and High
Performance Driving Classes. CMP has events on the road
course most weekends and they are open to the public. Come
experience one of the best kept secrets in the Carolinas and
see what some of the biggest names in motorsports have
raved about for years. Call or visit our website for more information. 3662 Kershaw Hwy, Kershaw. (803) 475-2448. www.
carolinamotorsportspark.com
The Carolinas' premiere road course and kart track is located
off Highway 521, near the small town of Kershaw.
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*Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. Experience the excitement of live theatre, concerts, chamber music, art exhibits, art
and drama classes for all ages, a children’s choir, affiliate clubs
and much more. The Center also invites you to join in for Annual
Fundraiser Events including the Frogmore Frolick a fall tradition
that kicks off Colonial Cup Weekend. Also, every other year, tour
some of Camden’s finest kitchens in our FAC Kitchen Tour, and
on the first Saturday in May, enjoy the exciting Polo match and
Kentucky Derby Party. Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 10 am–5 pm. 810
Lyttleton St., Camden. (803) 425-7676. Purchase tickets online.
www.fineartscenter.org
Dark Water Distillery. A small artisan distillery. Featuring all
copper moonshine stills distilling, bottling and selling fine spirits
made in small batches to ensure the highest quality product. The
grains and raw materials are purchased from local SC providers
when possible. 923 Broad St., Camden. (803) 900-9672 or (803)
420-2678. www.darkwaterdistillery.com
Lugoff. Named for Russian, Count Lugoff, who tradition says
brought railroad workers to the area. The old train station on
Ward Road is a testament to the community’s origin as a stop
on the Seaboard Railroad. Lugoff is the birthplace of Brooks
Benton (born Benjamin Franklin Peay), best known for recording “Rainy Night in Georgia.” The house (a private residence)
is located at 228 Ward Road. For information: (803) 432-6448.
Hermitage Farm Shooting Sports. Enjoy sports shooting with
Joe Cantey, national and international sporting clays champion. Receive instructions from a certified NSCA instructor by
appointment. Courses in natural stands with a mixture of manual
and automatic traps. Group outings are welcome. Tue–Sat: 10
am–8 pm and Sun: 1–8 pm. 2362 Tickle Hill Rd., Camden. (803)
432-0210. www.hermitage-farm.com
Lake Wateree. Fish for crappie, bass, catfish and bream in one
of South Carolina’s oldest man-made lakes. With more than
13,000 surface acres and 242 miles of shoreline, the lake is
a year-round favorite of campers, fishermen and recreational
boaters. Free public access areas provided. (803) 432-6448.
South Carolina Equine Park. This state of the art equine facility
hosts a wide range of equestrian competitions including hunter/
jumper, cutting, reining, dressage, and all breed shows. Over 60
acres with 280 stalls, covered arena, cattle pens, three rings with
perfect footing, exercise areas, restaurant, and show offices.
Admission to watch horse shows is free and there are ticketed
events such as rodeos as well. 443 Cleveland School Rd. (I- 20,
exit 101), Camden. (803) 243-0948. www.scequinepark.com
LANCASTER COUNTY
(Lancaster, Indian Land, Heath Springs, Kershaw)
Benford Brewing Company. The state’s first operating agricultural brewery, this is a locally owned and operated craft
beer producer where beer is brewed in 30 barrel batches on a
small farm with good spring well water. From Grain, to glass,
to table...Plan a trip for a visit and a sample as you see how
beer can be produced in a simple environment. No need to
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For the adventure of a lifetime, experience the thrills of soaring
at Bermuda High Soaring School in Lancaster.
dress up! 2271 Boxcar Rd., Lancaster. (803) 416-8422. www.
benfordbrewing.com
Bermuda High Soaring School. Leave your cares behind and
spend a day soaring in the sky at Bermuda High Soaring, one of
the largest commercial soaring centers in America. Beginners
and experienced pilots alike can take to the skies almost any
day of the year. Thur.–Sun. 10am–5pm. Reservations required
for introductory flights lasting from 20-30 min. Bermuda High
Glider Field, 4278 Thermal Trail, Jefferson. (803) 475-SOAR
(7627). [email protected] www.glider.org
*Bob Doster’s Backstreet Studio and Gardens. Internationally
renown artist invites visitors to his working studio, outdoor
botanical and sculpture garden and art gallery, featuring the
works of many distinguished artists. Housed in a row of historic
storefronts, this eclectic site is an art-lovers dream come true.
The private garden, complete with 55’ fishpond and waterfalls,
is an oasis in the middle of downtown Lancaster. Groups and
field trips welcome. Facilities available for rental for special
events. 217 East Gay St., Lancaster. (803) 285-9190. www.
bobdoster.com
The City of Light. Its seven shafts of light provide one of the
most dramatic and striking features of Inspiration Ministries’
new campus and headquarters complex. Included in the
beautiful 93-acre ministry campus is an International Prayer &
Welcome Center, a 465 seat chapel, personal prayer rooms,
an intercessors’ center, a bookstore and resource center, a
café that features a full coffee bar with personalized coffee
selections, light sandwiches, music, and free Wi-Fi — all in a
spiritual atmosphere. The Inspiration Prayer Garden includes
prayer paths and tranquil seating areas with water fountains
and special features. Another highlight is the Boulevard of
Nations which displays flags from the nations of the world to
symbolize the global mission of Inspiration Ministries. 3000
World Reach Dr. (off Hwy 521) Indian Land. (803) 578-1361.
www.thecityoflight.com
Don Gowan’s Crawfish Farm. In addition to the 10 acres of
crawfish farms, there are catfish ponds and vegetable gardens
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Forty Acre Rock Wildlife Management Area. This is one of the
largest granite flat rocks east of the Mississippi. It is a National
Landmark that supports a large variety of wildflowers and plants
including nearly a dozen rare and endangered species. 2048
Conservancy Rd., Kershaw. (803) 734-3893. www.dnr.sc.gov/
mlands/managedland?p_id=42
Frances Ley Springs Art Gallery. Featuring new gallery exhibits monthly by Lancaster County Council of the Arts. Open
during visiting hours at the Springs Memorial Hospital, 800 W.
Meeting St., Lancaster. (803) 285-7451.
where tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers are grown. Elberta
and cling peaches are available in season. Open to individuals
and groups by appointment only. Call to schedule a visit. 2669
Shiloh Unity Rd., Lancaster. (803) 285-2233 or (803) 288-0202.
Gallery 102. Lancaster’s newest gallery features works by artists from throughout the region and beyond. Included are jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, functional artwork, sculpture,
folk and fine arts. 104 Williams St., Lancaster. (803) 804-1902.
The Ivy Place. Offers a perfect setting for outdoor weddings,
garden parties, birthday parties, family reunions or corporate geta-ways. The 1850s historic house, beautiful peaceful gardens,
large lawns, mature oak trees and old barns allow a number
of options for events large or small, simple or lavish. Set on 33
acres of rolling landscape with beautiful sunsets, it is a photographer’s paradise. There is also a restored 1920s cottage which
is available for a week-end in the country. 8603 Van Wyck Rd.,
Lancaster. (704) 651-3700. www.ivyplaceevents.com
Lancaster & Chester Railway Museum. The museum collection consists of hundreds of rare photos of South Carolina railway history and several displays of railway memorabilia. A large
operating scaled layout of the L & C Railway occupies almost
half of the museum space. Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturdays (some
exceptions for holidays). Tours available by appointment. 512
South Main St. (2nd floor, historic L & C Depot), Lancaster. (803)
286-2102. www.landcrailroad.com/museum.html
*Lancaster County Council of the Arts. Gallery exhibits,
classes and workshops for all ages. Arts and sciences camps,
Delicious farm-raised crawfish can be purchased at
Gowan’s Crawfish Farm in Lancaster.
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Examples of sculptor Bob Doster’s work can seen
all over Lancaster and throughout the Southeast (pg. 14).
gift gallery, affiliate clubs, festivals, plays, concerts and more.
New art exhibits and artist receptions monthly. Mon–Fri: 9 am–5
pm. Call for event schedule. 201 West Gay St. (in the historic
Springs House), Lancaster. (803) 285-7451. www.lccarts.net
Lancaster Motor Speedway. Truly the “Grand Daddy” of local
tracks, the speedway is one of the oldest surviving dirt tracks
in the south. The first race was held in 1954 and the track hosted two NASCAR races in 1957. Racing every Saturday night.
Admission charged. 223 Shiloh Unity Rd., Lancaster (803) 2851877. www.lancasterspeedway.net
Lancaster Performing Arts at the Bundy Auditorium. This
facility is located in the Bradley Arts & Sciences Building on the
campus of the University of South Carolina in Lancaster, SC.
The auditorium is the home for numerous concerts and other
quality events all year long. It seats 400 people, and is available for rent. 476 Hubbard Dr., Lancaster. (803) 289-1486 (Box
Office). [email protected] www.lancastercitysc.
com/performingarts (803) 313-7122 (Rentals). [email protected] www.usclancaster.sc.edu/rental/Bundy/Bundy.htm
Native American Studies Center. The county of Lancaster,
South Carolina, sits within the lands once held by the Catawba
Indian Nation; the current Catawba Reservation lies about 15
miles from the campus of USC Lancaster. With strong geographical and historical ties to the Catawba, USC Lancaster
has begun to develop curricular and public programs focused
on Native American art and culture, with a special emphasis on the Catawba and other Native communities in South
Carolina. 119 South Main St., Lancaster. (803) 313-7172. www.
usclancaster.sc.edu/nas/index.html
Rainbow Lakes. Over 30 acres of lakes. Farm-raised channel
catfish, bream, crappy, bass, Georgia giant hybrid bream and
crawfish. Open to the public. 7 am–dark. Feeding time is 7:00 pm
each day. Call ahead. Entry fee and pound rate charged. 2669
Shiloh Unity Rd., Lancaster. (803) 285-2233 or (803) 288-0202.
Van Wyck Community Center. An attractive building set
on approximately an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Heated and air conditioned, it contains a large meeting room,
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UNION COUNTY
(Union, Jonesville, Lockhart, Carlisle)
Big Buck Racing. Offers ATV & motorcycle off road racing &
special events. A family owned private property which is open
to the public for racing events only. In addition to the sanctioned
racing events, the property can be leased for special events.
The Pirelli Big Buck Grand National Cross Country Race is
held on the “BIG BUCK” each April. 150 Red Barn Rd., Enoree.
Please note: This is NOT a mailing address. (864) 457-7377
or cell (864) 680-8589. [email protected] www.bigbuckracing.com
a well equipped kitchen and rest rooms. The grounds include a
large grassy area which can be used for parking or for outdoor
activities, a paved walking track and a bandstand and picnic
area. The kitchen opens into an outdoor serving area (there
is also a serving window into the meeting room). Tables and
chairs for indoor and outdoor use are available and included in
the rental price. Alcohol is not permitted on the premises. 5036
Old Hickory Rd., Lancaster. (803) 285-7306 or (803) 493-4939.
Boogaloo Folklife Productions. Experience the best in
community theater featuring local talent and local stories.
Recognized by the S.C. General Assembly as South Carolinas
Original Folk Life Play! Performances in June and November.
Union. (864) 427-1598. [email protected] www.boogaloofolklife.com
*Sumter National Forest (Enoree Ranger District). The
Enoree Ranger District provides many recreational opportunities in Union County. The Enoree and Tyger Rivers offer boaters and anglers several boat ramps and access points to; hone
their paddling or fishing skills. Johns Creek Lake Complex
is comprised of four small lakes; Johns Creek Lake, Sedalia
Lake, Wildcat Lake and Macedonia Lake. Boats with electric motors may be operated on all lakes except Johns Creek.
Johns Creek Lake is handicap accessible and includes a fishing
gazebo and restroom. Fairforest Rifle Range is an outdoor
shooting range and is open year-round, day use only. It offers
The Pirelli Big Buck Grand National Cross Country Race
is held on the “BIG BUCK” each April.
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The American base of Team
Aruba drag racing is located
in Union County.
six shooting tables under a protective shelter and has a paved
pathway to target area. Get out and enjoy your national forest!
District Office; 20 Work Center Rd., Whitmire. (803) 276-4810.
Visit us on the web for more information, fs.usda.gov/scnfs
Team Aruba Drag Racing Facility. This is the American base
of Team Aruba drag racing (Ven Enman’s Aruba Tourismsponsored IHRA Pro Stock). 2334 Whitmire Blvd., Union. (864)
424-9515. www.teamarubamotorsports.com
Timken Sports Complex. A brand new (February 2010) stateof-the-art softball facility with seven ball fields to accommodate
virtually every tournament. Our new complex has many amenities for players, coaches, and their families. Featuring a 4,900
square foot North main tower, and a 1,800 square foot South
main tower with concessions in each, bleacher sunshades,
roomy air conditioned restrooms, family restrooms, a game
room, a parent lounge, a fenced playground area for children
of all ages, and a press facility. 725 Rice Avenue Ext., Union.
(864) 427-0150. www.timkensportscomplex.com
Union County Arts Council. Gallery exhibits, classes and
workshops for children and adults. New art exhibits monthly.
Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri, 10 am–4 pm. 116 East Main St., Union.
(864) 429-2817. [email protected]
Union County Dragway. The Inaugural season is here for Drag
racing fans from all over. This newly built 2009 IHRA sanctioned Division 2 “east” track is 1/8 mile 2500’ long, 60’ wide
with 850’ on concrete. Its equipped with a COMPU-LINK timing
system. Racing will be on Thurs, Fri, Sat, and some Sun. VIP
Every period in the county’s history is represented at the Union County Museum.
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*Union County Museum. Housed in a beautifully restored 1923
building, the Union County Museum contains a broad collection of the county’s history. Amassed over a period of more
than one hundred years, artifacts include furniture, farm and
textile equipment, pictures, portraits, personal items, several
hundred photographs, pottery, glass, textiles, books and extensive archival materials. Every period of the county’s history is
represented. Included in the Military Exhibit are two of the three
Civil War battle flags, which survived the war as the well as the
table upon which the Ordinance of Secession was drawn up
and signed. Gift Shop on premises where books, maps and
other items of historical interest are available. An extensive land
grant map book can be purchased as well as artwork by local
artisans. Many of these items are one-of-a-kind and are not
available at any other location. 127 West Main St., Downtown
Union. (864) 429-5081. [email protected] www.unioncountymuseum.com
tower suites available and other amenities. 173 Dragway Dr.
Union. (864) 466-0000. www.unioncountydragway.com
YORK COUNTY
(Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Clover, Lake Wylie, Tega Cay, McConnells, Sharon)
Anne Springs Close Greenway. Opened to the community in 1995, the Greenway strives to provide opportunities
for recreation, education and fitness on over 2,100 acres of
land. Features include 40 miles of trails for hiking, biking and
horseback riding; a 1940s dairy barn (accommodates 400); a
125-foot suspension bridge; Lake Haigler, a 28 acre lake with
kayaking and rentals; two 200-year-old log cabins; the historic Springfield House; and a replica grist mill modeled after
the historic Garrison-Webb Grist Mill. Whether it be through
school trips, guided tours, special events, individual visits or
volunteer opportunities, explore the Greenway and take advantage of programming and activities year-round. 1604 Hwy 21
Byp., Fort Mill. (803) 548-7252 and (803) -547-5675) www.
ASCGreenway.org
Armstrong Mauldin House. Renowned architect A.D. Gilchrist
designed and built the house in 1921 for Rock Hill Mayor, W.
R. Armstrong. Of Spanish and American Colonial style, it has
two stories (4,000 square feet) with restored formal gardens,
including brick walkways, a pergola, a reflecting pool and a lily
pond. Restoration of these gardens with all these elements was
completed in 2010. The Woman’s Club of Rock Hill purchased
the house in 1971 from Mauldin daughter, Ann Bruce, for use as
its clubhouse. Listed as a contributing property on the National
Register of Historic Places, the house can be rented for weddings, receptions, meetings, catered lunches and other small
events. In 2011 the Club purchased an adjoining house and lot
which had been built by the Mauldins in 1939. 607 Aiken Ave.,
Rock Hill. (803) 328-8888. www.womansclubofrockhill.org
*Arts Council of York County - Center for the Arts. Located in
historic Old Town Rock Hill, the Center for the Arts is housed in
two restored 100-year old buildings, housing the offices of the
Arts Council of York County, the Dalton Gallery, and the
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We welcome you to "get your zip on"
at Camp Canaan, located on a 100acre Island in the Catawba River.
Perimeter and Edmund Lewandowski Classroom Galleries,
and private artist studios. The Dalton Gallery features 7-8 exhibitions each year from local, regional, national and international
artists, which are free & open to the public. The Center for the
Arts offers space for workshops, receptions, special occasions,
meetings and small performances. 9 am–6 pm (Mon–Thurs), 9
am–5 pm (Fri), 10 am–2 pm (2nd and 4th Saturdays only), 2–4
pm (2nd and 4th Sundays only). 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. (803)
328-2787. www.yorkcountyarts.org
Baxter M. Hood Center. This center, “The Premier Meeting and
Conference Facility in the Carolinas”, is a 40,000 square foot
conference facility with state-of-the-art technology. Its 16 meeting rooms can accommodate a wide range of events such as
meetings, trade shows, receptions, and banquets. With seating
for up to 630 people for banquets, 500 for meetings, and up to
900 for theater style events, the Center is flexible for a group of
10 or 900. In addition to excellent meeting facilities the Center
has video-conferencing and satellite teleconferencing capabilities. Our trained, experienced staff is available to help you plan
your next event including hotel rooms, transportation, catering,
and audio visual equipment. The best part of our facility is our
pricing and we have very reasonable rates with quality that is
second to none. 452 S. Anderson Rd, Rock Hill. (803) 981-7100.
www.hoodcenter.com
Camp Canaan. Facility seeks to help others discover their purpose, find hope and grow in a community of faith. Our mission
is to engage people in an innovative but simple way through
the environment of summer camps, retreats and adventure programs. Canaan is a developing Christian Camp and Retreat
Center located on an island in the middle of the Catawba River.
With a wide range of activities–including the bran new zip line
canopy tour–and a beautiful setting, Canaan is a perfect place
for your next picnic, group cookout, family outing or group volunteer day. 111 Sand Island Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 327-6932.
[email protected] www.campcanaan.org
Captain Darryl’s Guide Service. Fishing trips for striper, and
big catfish on Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, Lake Wateree,
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Carowinds Amusement Park. 398-acre amusement park filled
with so much fun and excitement it can’t be contained in one
state! Features over 50 rides, shows and attractions, including 13
world-class roller coasters, coming in Spring 2015, Fury 325 the
world’s tallest, fastest giga coaster! Great dining and entertainment options for the whole family along with Boomerang Bay™,
an outdoor water park included with the price of admission. Stay
where you play at the Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort
offering tent and RV camping and modern cabins. Special ticket
packages available. 14523 Carowinds Blvd. (I-77 exit 90, on the
NC/SC border), Fort Mill. (803) 548-5300. www.carowinds.com
Wateree River, Congaree River, and the Santee Cooper Lakes.
Holder of 100-ton captain’s license to navigate the rivers where
there is less fishing pressure, beautiful scenery, and wildlife of
all kinds. Excellent for a family outing weather you want to catch
big fish, or just to see Mother Nature at her best. Come enjoy
some of the south’s most scenic country! Also offers duck hunting. Watch us on TV: Fishing with South Carolina Outdoors and
the O’Neill Outside Show! 3145 Long Meadow Rd., Rock Hill.
(803) 324-7912 or (803) 372-1398. [email protected]
Catawba Bingo. This is a state of the art bingo hall that can
accommodate 1,000 players. Offers I-Bingo machines along
with the traditional paper games. Full snack bar & pizza.
Corporate & private parties. 20+ screens for easy viewing
from all seats. Efficient and friendly staff. Cash only. ATMs
onsite. 2375 N. Cherry Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 980-6464. www.
catawbabingo.net
*Catawba Cultural Preservation Center. The center maintains
a living treasure of tremendous worth. Experience Rock Hill’s
Native American Culture and share in the many traditions of the
YEH ISWA H’REH – The People of the River. Housed in the
old Reservation schoolhouse, our craft store features Catawba
pottery, jewelry, books and crafts. Our exhibits include bark and
20th century dwellings, hunting scenes and pottery collections.
Follow the nature trail, an original wagon trail, to discover the
scenic natural history of the Catawba reservation. Our Archives
allows any researcher the opportunity to view historic records,
documents and photos. Craft classes and custom programs
are available upon request. Make plans to attend our Catawba
Coming in 2015 to Carowinds, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster, Fury 325.
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Photo: Don Worthington, The Herald
And the next number is....bingo balls fly through
the air at the Catawba Bingo Hall (pg. 21).
Crafts Fair, held annually in November to find one of a kind,
jewelry, children’s toys, our famous Catawba Pottery just in time
for Christmas and the opportunity to see a live performance
from our Catawba drummers and dancers. 1536 Tom Steven
Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 328-2427. [email protected] www.
ccppcrafts.com or www.catawbapowwow.com
Catawba River Expeditions. Offers kayak/canoe rentals and
shuttle service for self-guided floats on the Catawba River.
Guides are available for an extra fee. Reservations are
required and suggested at least a week in advance for groups
(up to 50). No minimum required. Great for individuals, families,
church groups, reunions, etc. (803) 327-9335. [email protected] www.catawba-river-expeditions.com
Centennial Park. The park was donated in celebration of the
town’s centennial in 1987. The park’s train mural commemorates the town’s beginning as a train stop on the Chester and
Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad. The Centennial Time Capsule,
a cache of items relating to 1987, was buried in the park on
December 20, 1987, and is scheduled to be opened in 2037.
101 North Main St., Clover. (803) 222-9495.
Clover Community and Roosevelt Community Parks. These
are the town’s primary recreational facilities. Both parks provide
a variety of recreation opportunities including playground equipment, baseball fields and walking trails. Plans are underway to
expand the facilities of Clover Community Park on 50 acres of
property that was acquired by the town. 256 Community Park Dr.,
Clover. Roosevelt Community Park gets its name from the historical Roosevelt High School and is located on the property where
the school existed at 306 Mobley St., Clover. (803) 222-9495.
*Cherry Park. With its 68 acres, the park includes a 1.5 mile
lighted walking, jogging, bicycle trail, picnic and playground
areas, five softball and five multi-purpose fields which attract
state and national tournaments. 1466 Cherry Rd. (I-77, exit
82-B), Rock Hill. (803) 329-5672. www.rockhillrocks.com
*Community Performance Center. This facility contains a
state of the art 150-seat auditorium, gallery space, and two pro-
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Comporium Telephone Museum. Spend an hour or so learning about the history of communication as well as a little history of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Fun for family members of
all ages Hands-on learning experiences through videos and
audio devices. See the telephone booth, Mack truck and
switchboard. Free admission. Open Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm. Groups welcome! Please
call (803) 324-4030 for group reservations. A note about the
address: Although Elk Avenue is no longer a physical street,
we have retained the address of 117 Elk Avenue as part of our
long-standing history in downtown Rock Hill. You will find us
between Main and Black Streets, next to Kinch’s Restaurant.
117 Elk Ave, Rock Hill. (803) 324-4030. www.comporium.com
fessional dance studios. A variety of music, theatre and dance
performances are featured here throughout the year. The Arts
Council of York County’s performing arts series hosts a number of national and regional musical performances from August
through May, as well as the Underexposed Film Festival York
County in November and Underexposed Film Series throughout the year. The York County Ballet and Remedy Church
are also resident tenants. 249 E. Main St., Rock Hill. (803) 3282787 [email protected] www.yorkcountyarts.org
*Ebenezer Park. This is a county-maintained park located on the
shores of Lake Wylie. Offers camping, picnic areas, swimming
fishing and boating. 69 fully equipped campsites (advanced reservations accepted). Whether it’s just your family or a club meeting,
this is a wonderful place to host a group event. Reservations are
recommended for the five picnic shelters. From daylight to dusk,
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day our lifeguard protected swimming is open from 11 am-6 pm, A daily parking pass is required.
4490 Boatshore Rd. (I-77, exit 82-C), Rock Hill. (803) 366-6620.
Fort Mill History Museum. With a mission to preserve Fort
Mill’s heritage for the benefit of present and future generations,
this is a place where local history is collected and research.
The museum collects, displays and preserves artifacts, cultural writings, documents, photographs, film footage and related
historical treasures that contributed to the development of the
town and its outlying locales. Open Wed-Sat: 10 am – 4 pm.
310 N White St., Fort Mill. (803) 802-3646. /www.fortmillhistorymuseum.org
*Gettys Art Center. This facility, managed by the Arts Council
of York County, is located in Old Town Rock Hill. A true arts
destination, it is home to the Rock Hill Pottery Center, the
SC Arts Alliance headquarters, Social (a full-service design
house), The Cordial Churchman (custom bowties), the Friday
Arts Project, Hill City Church and artist studios. Also housed
in this historic building is the renovated historic Courtroom, a
perfect place to host receptions, meetings or any other special
occasion. 201 E. Main St., Rock Hill. (803) 328-2787. www.
yorkcountyarts.org
*Giordana Velodrome. Newly opened in March 2012, this
250m world-class velodrome is part of the Rock Hill Outdoor
Center at Riverwalk, owned and operated by the City of Rock
Hill. The facility, endorsed by USA Cycling, hosts national and
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Stroll through beautiful Glencairn Garden in
Rock Hill, a perfect spot for picnics.
UCI caliber events while introducing the local community to the
Olympic sport of track cycling through a variety of rider development and outreach programs. At the Velodrome, cyclists
can find their home base for training and development. This
year-round facility offers programs for cyclists of all stages
and ages, providing equipment, instruction, and track races,
through partnerships with the Rock Hill Bicycle Club and other
cycling advocacy groups. A certification process is required
of all cyclists, regardless of cycling ability, before riding on the
track. The races provide great entertainment for spectators
of all ages. 1000 Riverwalk Pkwy., Rock Hill. (803) 326-2453.
www.Giordanavelodrome.com
*Glencairn Garden. Eleven acres of fountains, lily ponds and
paths wind through azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria, and many
other beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees. This four season
garden is the focal point for Rock Hill’s annual Come-SeeMe Festival, and other annual events. Recent additions to the
Garden include the Veterans Garden, the Victory Garden and
the Children’s Garden. Open during daylight hours. 725 Crest
St. (I-77, exit 79. Turn west towards downtown & follow signs),
Rock Hill. (803) 329-5620. www.rockhillrocks.com
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History. This facility has been in operation as a conservation, education, and
scientific research site for 30+ years. It was established on
an old Piedmont farmstead in 1982 and has been a field trip
destination for school groups, college classes, environmental
organizations, professional scientists, and others interested
in nature. Designated an Important Bird Area by the National
Audubon Society, it is the most active year-round bird banding site in the Carolinas. Open by appointment only. Visitors
are NOT permitted to walk the trails without an escort. 1432
DeVinney Rd., York. (803) 684-5852. www.hiltonpond.org and
www.facebook.com/HiltonPond
*Huckle Grove. This pedestrian park is home to many historic
trees. Most of them were cultivated from trees which were witness to an historic event in the founding of the county. Enjoy
this restful and beautiful environment while stepping back in
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Inman Farms. The farm has a casual, natural beauty and an
easy elegance. Southern charm and personality abound from
the wrap around porches to the out buildings and generations
old shade trees. 1101 Black Hwy., York. E-mail: marketinfo14@
gmail.com
Lake Wylie. The oldest lake on the Catawba, it was first created by a dam near the town of Fort Mill in 1904. This dam
was rebuilt in 1924 and the lake’s surface expanded to 12,455
acres. The lake has 325 miles of shoreline, and since portions
of this lake lie in both North and South Carolina, fishermen are
advised to obtain proper licenses.
Larne Building. The Larne building was purchased by the
Town of Clover on May 29, 1998. After a year of renovations
that preserved its historic character, the building was re-opened
as a rental facility for special events. The building was named
in honor of Clover’s Sister City, Larne, Northern Ireland. 103 N
Main St., Clover. (803) 222-9495
time. Open from dawn to dusk. 200 South Dave Lyle Blvd.,
Photo © Dr. Bill Hilton Jr.
Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. A unique portfolio of recreational facilities, meeting and event venues including the
Anne Springs Close Greenway, the Recreation Complex, the
Fairway Banquet Center, and Chester Community Center. The
Recreation Complex (60,000 sq. ft .) offers a full complement
of sports and recreation activities, and meeting space for 250.
The company also operates four semi-private, par 72 courses
designed by renowned architects, located in York, Lancaster
and Chester counties. All courses boast event space perfect for
golf tournaments and outings. The Chester Community Center,
located adjacent to Chester Golf Club, offers banquet space
that accommodates up to 200 people. The Fairway Banquet
Center, located adjacent to the Lancaster Golf Club, accommodates up to 500 people and its Tee Room can accommodate
50 people. See separate listings for the Anne Springs Close
Greenway and the golf courses. 250 Dairy Barn Ln., Fort Mill.
(803) 547-1169. www.leroysprings.com
Adult male Ruby-throated Hummingbird, captured for banding as part of a longterm research project at Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History.
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Photo: Diane Davis
Wild African animal exhibits fascinate visitors to the
Museum of York County.
*Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex. This 70 acre park features six regulation and two championship soccer fields, a seating
capacity of 1,500, and a pavilion housing concessions, rest rooms,
park offices, and a multi-purpose meeting space. This sports park
also provides a pond, playground areas, picnic shelters and trails
for walking or biking. It’s much more than just soccer! Manchester
Meadows conveniently adjoins Manchester Village, one of Rock
Hill’s outstanding shopping and dining areas. 337 E. Mt. Gallant
Rd. (I-77, exit 79 . Turn west towards downtown & follow signs),
McCrory’s Building & Five & Dine McCrory’s was a department
store founded by a Pennsylvania entrepreneur named John
McCrory’s. McCrory’s opened its first store in Rock Hill, SC in
1918. The building became known as the “McCrory’s Building.”
By 1960 McCrory’s had begun calling its stores “McCrory’s 5-1025 cent Variety Store” It was during this decade that McCrory’s
became the target for civil rights protesters in the south. Like
most other retail establishments, McCrory’s stores did not allow
blacks to eat at their lunch counters. African-Americans could
shop in the stores and purchase take-out orders, but were not
allowed to sit at lunch counters and eat along with white customers. Beginning in 1960, the Rock Hill McCrory’s, along with
Woolworth’s and several other downtown establishments, was
the site of several lunch counter sit-ins. Protestors (9 young men)
from the nearby “Friendship Junior College” targeted McCrory’s
and Woolworth’s on February 12, 1960, resulting in the lunch
counters being closed for several days. The most famous of
these protests occurred at McCrory’s on January 31, 1961, and
resulted in the “Friendship Nine” incident, and garnered national
attention because of the “jail, no bail” strategy. This previously
untried strategy lessened the huge financial burden civil rights
groups were facing as the “sit-in” movement spread across the
South, ultimately changing the face of American business by
granting equal service to African-Americans. 135 East Main St.,
Rock Hill. (803) 328-3463. www.eatatfiveanddine.com
MorningStar Ministries. Formerly Heritage USA, or PTL,
this campus was purchased in 2004, and restored to use
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Museum of Western York County. Pride in local history prompted the town of Sharon and a historical society to establish the
museum in June 2003. In a rural setting the museum offers visitors an insight into local history in 5,000 square feet of exhibit
space. Main exhibits include a 1930-1940 country kitchen, an
1860 Yorkville bedroom, an 1890s eclectic dining room and
the War Room where veterans of Western York County are
honored for their service. Hours: Sundays 3–5 pm and other
times by appointment. Admission: $2.00. Groups welcome.
Teas available. 3716 Woodlawn St, Sharon, (803) 927-0700.
MuseumofWesternyorkcounty.org
as a Christian Conference and Retreat Center. Facilities
include: MorningStar Publications, MorningStar Conferences,
MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries (MFM), MorningStar
Fellowship of Churches (MFC), MorningStar University (MSU),
Comenius School for Creative Leadership (CSCL), EagleStar
Productions, Heritage International Ministries (H.I.M.), ZAO Life
Project, and Apostolic and Prophetic Councils. 375 Star Light
Dr., Fort Mill. (800) 542-0278. www.morningstarministries.org
*Museum of York County. From exhibitions of African animals
and Piedmont wildlife to works by nationally known illustrator
Vernon Grant and regional artists, the Museum offers visitors a
varied and eclectic experience, interdisciplinary programs and
exhibitions based on art, anthropology, history, and natural history collections. Features four galleries of changing exhibitions.
Site of the Settlemyre Planetarium and a nature trail. Open for
self-guided tours during normal museum hours. Museum store
features unique gift items including Catawba pottery, science
books and games, sweet grass baskets, jewelry and pottery by
area artists and craftsmen. Tue–Sat: 10 am–5 pm; Sun: 1 pm–5
pm. Admission charged. Group rates available. 4621 Mt. Gallant
Blvd. (I-77, exit 82-C). (803) 329-2121. www.chmuseums.org
Myersart Pottery is located in the center of 90 private acres
where you can enjoy birds and wildlife and feed fish at a tree
surrounded pond. Watch potters working daily making functional and decorative pottery from white stoneware clay and shop in
their gallery of finished items. Walk trails by a picturesque creek
in the woods or up the hill to see the view from the top of the pasture. Picnic tables are available if you choose to bring your lunch
and there are chairs along the paths if you want to sit and enjoy
your surroundings. A private apartment is available for pottery
lovers with meal and activity options. Open year around. Call
for appointment. Tour groups are welcome and we offer private
parties with refreshments for serious shoppers. 1281 Legion Rd.
Hickory Grove. (803) 925-2274. [email protected]
*Nanny’s Mountain. This monadnock is a little-known gem full
of history dating back to before the American Revolution. The
iron mines located here helped fuel the Carolina Piedmont’s
first major industry—ironworks—which employed hundreds
of slaves and skilled workers and produced everything from
kettles to cannons. Many historians also believe this was a stop
for runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. The highest
point in the county, it rises to 981 feet above sea level, and
offers unique views of Lake Wylie’s shoreline, Charlotte’s sky* Indicates a member of the Olde English District
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A scene from "The Gospel According to Tennessee" at NarroWay Productions.
scrapers and neighboring peaks of Kings Mountain, Crowders
Mountain and Henry’s Knob. Open to the public. Amenities
include a gravel parking area at the base, two walking trails,
picnic tables, and educational facilities. Location: West of Lake
Wylie, between S.C. 49 and S.C. 274, near Clover. (800) 9227272. www.sctrails.net/trails/ALLTRAILS/hiking/Midlands/
Nanny’sMountain.html
NarroWay Theater & Conference Center. Live Theatre &
Dinner with hilarious comedy and chilling drama. York County is
home to one of the nations premier Christian theatres: NarroWay
Productions! Enjoy delicious dinner and a hearty serving of
Southern hospitality as you are greeted by the NarroWay cast.
Known for fabulous, fun-filled, family entertainment, NarroWay
presents original large-scale Broadway style musicals, spectacular holiday shows, mystery theatres, variety shows, and
more. Performed by a brilliant cast—all in a beautiful, comfortable, indoor theatre! 3327 Highway 51 (Carowinds Blvd.), Fort
Mill (I-77, exit 90). (803) 802-2300, www.narroway.net
Novant Health BMX Supercross Track. This newly opened
facility is the first Olympic-caliber BMX training facility open
to the general public on the US East Coast. It has both an
amateur and an elite supercross start hill as well as a pump
track. Programs are offered to suit all ages and skill levels. 1307
Riverwalk Pkwy., Rock Hill. E-mail: [email protected]
Paradise and Shamrock Bingo. Come enjoy a friendly bingo
atmosphere 7 days a week. Free hotdogs and coffee all night
long. Hours: Mon–Tue–Fri: 4:30 pm–2 am; Wed–Thu: 3:30
pm–2 am; Sat: 12:00 noon–2 am; Sun: 3 pm–1 am. 1312 East
Black St., Rock Hill. (803) 324-5644.
*The Peach Tree. A family owned business for 40+ years.
High quality products. Ice cream parlor serves cones, milkshakes, sundaes, and banana splits. Open May–October and
in December. Peaches are available June–September. We pick
or you pick. Pumpkins and Christmas trees in season. Mon–Sat:
8 am–6 pm; Sun: 1 pm–6 pm. 2077 Filbert Hwy. Hwy 321),
York. (803) 684-9996. [email protected] www.
thepeachtreeorchards.com
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*Riverwalk Trail. At the Rock Hill Outdoor Center, this linear 2¼
mile asphalt trail offers scenic views of the Catawba River and
a great location for outdoor activities! This handicapped accessible trail is part of the City of Rock Hill’s Trails and Greenways
System as well as the Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network of trails and greenways spanning 15 counties. Offers
a dynamic collection of recreational amenities, including the
Giordana Velodrome, a BMX/Supercross track. Hours: Apr–
Sept: 8 am–8 pm; Oct–Mar: 8 am–6 pm. 100 Dunkin’s Ferry
Rd. (off US Hwy. 21), Rock Hill. (803) 329-5655.
*River Park. Come visit this pristine 70-acre park along the
Catawba River. Attractions include a picnic area, canoe launch
with over 3½ miles of scenic, wooded trails. Trails include the
Wetlands Trail–a handicapped accessible boardwalk trail
through the wetlands area, the River Trail – a trail along the
Catawba River with rubberized surface and handicapped
access, and the Waterford Trail connecting River Park to the
Waterford Business Park. River Park is the perfect setting in
which to study the delicate balance between man and our natural resources. 1782 Quality Cir., Rock Hill. (803) 329-5620.
www.rockhillrocks.com
*Rock Hill Tennis Center. This facility provides a top notch
facility for tennis enthusiasts and tournament play. This facility consists of 10 regulation courts, one championship court,
an observation deck, a pro shop, and concession area. Public
play, memberships, clinics and lessons are all available. Open
7 days a week; hours vary by season. 897 Maplewood Ln. (I-77.
exit 82-B), Rock Hill (803) 326-3842. www.rockhillrocks.com.
*Sanders Peach Farm & Roadside Market. The farm is home
to Dorinda “Dori” Sanders, the best-selling author and peach
farmer from Filbert. She received the Lillian Smith Award for her
book, Clover which has been made into a TV movie. Her other
novel is entitled Her Own Place. Summer months find her doing
what she really loves: farming. She once said, “Farming is who I
am. If someone asks me what I do, I say, I’m a farmer.’ And only
later do I say, Oh, and I also do some writing.’” Often during
the growing and harvesting seasons, a lucky traveler can find
Dori at the roadside market, autographing books, telling stories
and entertaining customers as only she can. Seasonal during
The US Cycling-endorsed 250m world-class Giordana Velodrome is part of the
Rock Hill Outdoor Center at Riverwalk.
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The Historic White Home in Rock Hill
daylight hours, or until the produce runs out. 2275 Filbert Hwy.,
York. (803) 684-6062. www.dorisanders.com
*The Sylvia Theater. Housed in a 100-year old building this facility is the culmination of dreams, a lot of hard and impassioned
work, driven by the desire to share the magic of music with all
who come. After a complete restoration and additional touches
like re-sawing century-old wood to make the stage floor and bar
top, the theater has been brought back to her well deserved status as a place to enjoy the arts in the downtown area. 27 North
Congress St., York. (803) 684-5590. sylviatheater@musician.
org or [email protected] www.sylviatheater.com
Tega Cay and Lake Club Marinas. On Lake Wylie, these marinas offer pontoon boat rentals that can accommodate up to 10
people. Locations: Tega Cay: One Marina Dr., Tega Cay; Lake
Club: 4500 Harbor Inn Rd, Rock Hill. (704) 543-0199. durran@
tegacaymarina.com www.tegacaymarina.com
*Historic White Home (c. 1840). The historic White Home was
constructed on the edge of the Catawba Indian Territory and
developed over five generations of the White family living in
the home. Architecturally, the home features exquisitely crafted
Gothic Revival double porches and three acres of early 20th
century grounds. Plan a visit to the home and enjoy the gift
shop, professional exhibits on Rock Hill history, data on members of the White family, and view the extensive historic documents and photographs as part of the White Home Collection.
Rentals of the property are available for corporate and social
engagements and walking tours of Rock Hill’s historic Old Town
area are also available. Admission fees and hours subject to
change. 135 Elizabeth Ln N, Rock Hill. (803) 329-1020.
Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill. A family owned and operated boutique apple orchard and hard cider producer. Offers
award-winning hard ciders (licensed and bonded cidery), pickyour-own apples, fresh-pressed apple cider, freshly made
apple products, apple pies, apple cider donuts, fried apple
pies, apple butter, English style draft cider, and more! Wassail
made and bottled seasonally. Educational farm tours for chil-
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Winthrop Coliseum. The multipurpose facility—home to Winthrop
University’s 17-sport NCAA Division I level teams—provides
space for meetings, trade shows, receptions, conventions, and
concerts. It Includes a softball complex and a 9-hole golf course..
Group discounts available. 1162 Eden Terr. (I-77, exit 82-B), Rock
Hill. (803) 323-2129, ext. 6258 www.winthropeagles.com
Winthrop University College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Offers many arts programs for the public each year. The college
has two professional galleries located in the Rutledge Building
(1898 Alumni Dr.) that exhibit local, regional, national and international artists and one student gallery located in McLaurin
Hall (1896 Alumni Dr.). Gallery hours are Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm.
Annually the Winthrop University Galleries offer a Department
of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition and a Juried Student
Exhibition. The Department of Music and the Department of
Theatre and Dance schedule campus performances by nationally and internationally recognized guest artists, faculty and students. (803) 323-2399. www.winthrop.edu/vpa.
dren and adults, group tours welcome. The orchard’s Cider Bar
is also open for tastings at the orchard on Friday afternoons,
Saturdays, and Sundays during the seasonal hours. Open every
fall from mid-August until Christmas: Thur-Sat: 10 am– 6 pm;
Sun: Noon–6 pm. Online ordering from website. 1860 Black
Hwy., York. (803) 684-0690. www. www.windyhillorchard.com
Winthrop University’s Office of Public Events (formerly
Winthrop Conference Center). Offers the conveniences of modern conference space in a setting of informality, yet luxury. With
meeting and dining space suitable for 20 to 3500 guests, several
ideal locations on campus meet the requirements for executive
retreats, board meetings, team building exercises, and executive
training. 126 Joynes Hall, Winthrop University, Rock Hill. (803)
323-2196 or 800-205-2226. www.winthrop.edu/publicevents
Worth Mountain Park. This DNR Wildlife Management park is
located in western York County, contains approximately 1,647
acres with more than two miles of frontage on the Scenic Broad
River. The county acquired this property so that its natural
beauty can be preserved and enjoyed by present and future
generations. Worth Mountain Park contains a fairly significant network of roadbeds and paths, a trail that leads to the
top of Worth Mountain, and accessibility to the Broad River.
The property is unique in its terrain, fauna and flora. There
are three ponds containing various species of aquatic wildlife.
Recreational opportunities, including hunting, hiking, biking and
fishing are allowed. Proper licenses are necessary. Located off
SC 211, 4 miles west of Hickory Grove, past Scenic View Road.
(803) 684-8511 or (864) 427-5140.
York Recreation Complex. A 25-acre multi-purpose facility that
includes 5 lighted ball fields with concessions and restrooms,
lighted walking trails, 18 championship horseshoe courts, picnic
shelters and a playground. 74 Fourth St., York. (803) 684-1726
*The Yorkville Players, Inc. Community theater. 212 E.
Jefferson St. (McCelvey Center), York. (803) 980-7412. www.
yorkvilleplayers.com
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HISTORIC SITES
CHESTER COUNTY
Brainerd Institute. This was one of several educational institutions
for freed slaves and their children started by the Board of Missions
for Freedmen of the Presbyterian Church USA. In 1866 Miss E.E.
Richmond and Miss Carolyn I. Kent, both white, came from New
York and New Jersey, respectively, to teach students in the Chester
area. They operated a day school, a night school and a Sunday
school. Formerly organized in 1868, Brainerd merged with Fairfield
Institute (Winnsboro) in 1888. In 1913 there were ten grades (the
11th and 12th grades were added later). Brainerd was a feeder
school for many colleges, including Allen University, Benedict
College, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College and
even Howard University. After high school enrollments declined in
the 1930’s, it became a junior college. The last class graduated
in 1939. Today one building, Kumler Hall, remains on the 18-acre
campus. In the late 1990s a local group generated national interest
in preserving the school. Actress Phylicia Rashad and her sister,
dancer Debbie Allen answered the call for support. Rashad purchased the property in honor of her mother, Vivian Ayers Allen, who
was in its last graduating class. Both Rashad and Allen continue to
assist programming and fundraising for the site being preserved for
the establishment of a cultural center. On the National Register of
Historical Places. 115 Marquis St., Chester. (803) 581-4005.
*Chester District Genealogical Society. Largest genealogical
society in the state with over 750 members. Has information for
conducting research in Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union and
York counties. No paid researchers. Tue: 8 am–12 pm. 230A
North Main St. (Richburg Town Hall), Richburg. (803) 789-5664
or (803) 377-8822.
*Fort Lawn Community Center. This facility is the community
headquarters for classes, clubs, and special events. It’s mission,
is to provide educational, cultural, health, wellness and human services to the residents of Fort Lawn and the surrounding communities. Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1998, and officially opened to the public in 2001, it soon became the true center of
the community. Programs and services (educational, recreational,
Debbie Allen attends a reception at Brainerd.
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The Lando Museum showcases
life in a small textile mill town.
and informative) are continuously evaluated, revised and updated. The Center serves over 4000 individuals each year in such
areas as technology, education, and recreation. Currently offered:
GED PREPARATION/ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/LITERACY
PROGRAM, COMPUTER LITERACY, SENIOR MEAL
PROGRAM, BINGO!, FORT LAWN VETERAN’S SUPPORT
GROUP, LIVE MUSIC JAM!, HEALTHY HABITS OUTREACH,
RENTALS, SNAP2WORK PROGRAM, CHILDREN AND
YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, AND HOLIDAY EVENTS. 5554
Main St., Fort Lawn. (803) 872-4491. www.fortlawncenter.org
*Historic Downtown Chester. Built on a hill, Historic Downtown
Chester offers a unique blend of architectural styles, with many
original Victorian-era facades. Monument Square features a
stately Confederate monument, 19th century cistern designated
a national landmark, authentic Civil War cannons and the historic Aaron Burr Rock. The nationally registered Historic District
is composed of numerous churches, homes and other buildings.
Walking tour brochures are available in boxes throughout town
for visitors who want to explores on their own. Revolutionary
War historical sites abound, including the county’s Old Catholic
Church and Cemetery, where 60 Revolutionary War soldiers
are buried. (803) 581-2222 or (803) 581-4142. www.chesterdowntown.org
Lando Museum. The museum preserves the history of the
town of Lando – from Revolutionary War times to the town’s
recent past as a mill village. Emphasis is on the mill village
history and tells the story through actual recreations of the company store, doctor’s office, barber shop, kitchen and bedroom.
The museum offers a true understanding of life in the mill village from 1786 to 2000 and is a universal representation of a
Southern mill town. 9 am to noon, Mon & Wed, and 2 to 5 pm
Sun. 3801 Lando Rd, Lando. (803) 789-6361.
People’s Free Library of South Carolina. Built in 1903 and
restored in 1976. It is believed to be the first county circulating
library in the U.S. It is owned by Zion Presbyterian Church. To
visit, call Wilson’s Feed and Seed. 2422 Old York Rd., Chester
(Lowrys). (803) 581-1555.
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S. Lewis Bell Room at the Chester County Library. A great place
to start or continue research on both genealogical and historic topics.
Holdings include the Jean C. Agee collection of family genealogical
materials for the Chester County area and the most complete collection of Chester newspapers on microfilm. 100 Center St., Chester.
(803) 377-8145. [email protected] www.chesterlibsc.org.
Battlefields. Include Beckhamville, Fish Dam and Fishing
Creek. These can be located by historic markers.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
*Cheraw Historic District. One of the first in South Carolina
to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
district’s 213 acres contain more than 50 antebellum homes
and churches and numerous Victorian ones. A free self-touring
guide may be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce at 221
Market St., Cheraw. (843) 537-7681.
*Cheraw Town Green. Part of the original town plan, the green
is the site of a remarkable collection of 19th century public buildings all surrounded by charming turn-of-the-century commercial
buildings. The Town Hall (c. 1858), Market Hall (c. 1837), and
the Inglis-McIver Law Office (c.1830) join the Cheraw Lyceum
Museum built around 1820 which houses exhibits on Cheraw’s
history (Free admission). The keys for the museum may be
picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office, Mon–Fri. A Pee
Dee River Artifacts Museum Room is just adjacent on the north
side; the Theatre on the Green (c. 1920) on the south side of
Market Street. (843) 537-8425 www.cheraw.com
*Chesterfield Genealogical Society and Research Library. Has
information for conducting research on South Carolina, specifically Chesterfield and surrounding counties; the Southeast; plus
North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania. No paid researchers.
Sat: 9 am–3 pm. Located in the Chesterfield Visitors Center (Old
Chesterfield County Courthouse). 100 East Main St., Chesterfield.
(843) 623-2244 www.chesterfield.scgen.org
*Chesterfield Historic District. The district offers two National
Register of Historic Places districts. The districts extend along
the broad, tree-lined Main St. and includes over 100 properties
dating from the late 1700’s to the early 1900’s. A free self-touring
guide may be obtained at the Chesterfield County Library. 119
Main St., Chesterfield. (843) 623-7489.
Chesterfield Visual Arts Alliance (CVVA). Art gallery featuring
works by local artists using different mediums Located in the
Chesterfield Visitors Center. 100 East Main St., Chesterfield.
(843) 623-5677
Craig Park. The Craig Mill Trail is open from 6:00 am to 11:00
pm, and has an entrance from Main Street. 101 Dogwood Ln.,
Chesterfield. (843) 623-6660.
*Historical Society of Chesterfield County. Located in
the Chesterfield Visitors Center (Old Chesterfield County
Courthouse), the society houses exhibits focusing on the coun-
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*Old St. David’s Episcopal Church. Old St. David’s (c.1770)
served as hospital and quarters for both sides during the
American Revolution and the Civil War. This last colonial
Anglican Church built in South Carolina has veterans from almost
every war since the Revolution buried in its cemetery, and the
oldest Confederate Monument (c.1867) in existence. The church
is used frequently for weddings and may be reserved for a small
fee. To visit the interior, a key may be obtained at the Chamber
of Commerce. 91 Church St., Cheraw. (843) 537-8425.
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*Old Chesterfield County Courthouse. The Courthouse (c.
1884) with its cupola and mansard roof replaced a Robert Mills
Courthouse burned by Sherman. The First Secession meeting in the South was held on the grounds here. Now home to
the new Chesterfield Visitors Center, it houses the genealogy
society, historical society, art gallery, gift shop, museum and
Chamber of Commerce office. Mon–Fri: 10 am–4 pm. 100 East
Main St., Chesterfield. (843) 623-9673.
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ty’s history. There is also a gift shop, and a museum. Mon–Fri:
10 am–4 pm. 100 East Main St., Chesterfield, (843) 623-9673.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Cornwallis House. One of the oldest extant dwellings in the
second-oldest incorporated town of the up-country, this house is
documented in letters and diaries as being the residence of Lord
Cornwallis in the “winter of his discontent” (October 1780–January
1781). Though several houses of the town were commandeered
by British officers at the time of the occupation, precedence is
given to the family traditions of the owners of the houses to preserve the story of that residence. British troops are documented
to have occupied the Mount Zion Institute campus across the
street from the Cornwallis House, and for years fragments of the
weapons and ammunition have been found in the neighborhood.
The first recorded records of the house date from 1797 when it
was deeded to Captain John Buchanan, a Revolutionary soldier,
by way of a sale at public auction to settle the estate of the prior
owner Alexander Millar. The Buchanan family owned the prop-
Visitors will find the remains of an old town, six small forts and the
Kershaw-Cornwallis House where Lord Cornwallis headquartered during
the Revolutionary War at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site.
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erty until 1862. Over the years the house has undergone several
renovations and expansions, the latest in 2001. This is a private
residence. Group tours available by appointment only. 127 North
Zion St., Winnsboro. Contact the chamber (803) 635-4242.
*Downtown Winnsboro National Historic District. Often
referred to as the “Charleston of the Upcountry”, Winnsboro is
the county seat and abounds with historic and architecturally
interesting homes and buildings. Winnsboro’s entire central core
has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, lending itself to a self-guided walking tour available at the Fairfield
County Chamber Office for those wishing to wander among history. 120 N. Congress St., Winnsboro. (803) 635-4242.
*Fairfield County Museum, Archives & History. The museum
is a three-story 1830 Federal-style former home and ladies’
boarding school run by Catherine Ladd (1850-1870). Now a
museum of local history, it houses collections spanning the
area’s pre-history up until the early 20th century. Open for
tours: Tues–Fri: 10 am–5 pm and Sat: 10 am–3 pm. Please
call for information on current and upcoming programs. Check
out the film series based on the museums award-winning oral
history project at www.youtube.com/user/fairfieldoralhistory.
Genealogical records are located on the 2nd floor. Research
assistance available by appointment. Free admission. 231
South Congress St. (I-77, exit 34 or 48), Winnsboro. (803) 6359811. Fax: (803) 815-9811. [email protected] www.midnet.sc.edu/fairfieldmus
*Genealogical Society Research Library. Sponsored by the
Fairfield Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical
Library, the library is an excellent source for research and historical materials about Fairfield County and the families that
have resided in or passed through the county on their way
South and West. A large and diverse collection of materials,
including legal documents and personal records, is available to
the public. Research assistance is provided by volunteers and
is available both in person and through the mail. Appointments
This longest continually running
town clock is the focal point of a selfguided walking tour of downtown
Winnsboro.
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*Honeysuckle Acres. Lovely Greek Revival home built in 1927 by
local banker Charles Finch Elliot and his wife Katherine Flenniken
Elliot. Charles, as his father before him, was president of the Bank
of Winnsboro. The Elliots ordered and designed plans of historic
homes and carefully designed the woodwork and grand staircase
in this home to conform to historic patterns. The property originally
included the house and 64 acres, along with two smaller homes
for household help. In 1932, the Elliots lost both the house and
the bank during the Great Depression. The property was named
Whitehall by a later owner. The house contains a 40 foot ballroom
on the first floor which is still used for entertaining. The antique window cornices in the ballroom were originally installed in the Lace
House (circa 1854), the original Governor’s Mansion in Columbia.
The property was converted to a bed & breakfast in 2002. Tours
available by appointment. 70 Honeysuckle Ln., Winnsboro. (803)
635-7583, Outside SC (800) 387-1112. honeysuckleacresbb@
yahoo.com www.honeysuckleacres.com
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*Fairfield County Courthouse and Town Clock. Robert Mills,
the first native born, professionally trained architect in the US,
designed the Fairfield County Courthouse (c. 1823). Across
from the Greek Revival structure, stands Winnsboro’s Town
Clock, which is thought to be the longest continuously running
town clock in America. Downtown Winnsboro National Historic
District. 100 S. Congress St., Winnsboro. (803) 635-4242.
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are recommended for in-person research. Tue–Fri: 10 am–5
pm; Sat: 10 am–3 pm. 231 S Congress St. (2nd floor, Fairfield
County Museum), Winnsboro. (803) 635-9811. Fax: (803) 8159811. E-mail: [email protected] www.fairfieldgenealogical.org Also on FaceBook.
McCreight House. Believed to be the first “board” house in
Winnsboro. This house (c.1774–1800) was built by a member
of the McCreight Family. There are three stories, with two large
rooms on each floor. The original shutters are on the twelvepaned windows. Not open to the public. 107 North Vanderhorst
St., Winnsboro.
Ridgeway Historic District. This charming, historic town is traditionally a scenic short-cut to the beach. The old police station
on Palmer St. (now the Visitor’s Center), provides walking tour
brochures which feature the history of the homes, buildings
and other information. Ridgeway’s Century House served as
headquarters for Confederate General Pierre G.T. Beauregard
after the fall of Columbia to Sherman’s Army. 170 S. Dogwood
Ave., (803) 337-2213 (Town Office). [email protected]
www.ridgewaysc.org
Songbird Manor. Stately 1912 William Morris-style home built
by local businessman and entrepreneur Marcus W. Doty, located in Winnsboro’s historic district. Showplace of fine craftsmanship from the sweeping verandah with detailed ceiling to the
elegant molded plaster ceilings in main rooms, extensive oak
wainscoting, moldings and staircase, chestnut pocket doors
and mahogany inlays. Operated as a bed & breakfast since
1996. Tours available by appointment. 116 North Zion St.,
Winnsboro. (803) 635-6963. [email protected] www.
bbonline.com/sc/songbird
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Thespian Hall. This magnificent building that was originally
constructed in 1833 and remodeled in 1873. The downstairs
formerly housed the railway passenger station, while the
upstairs had an auditorium for concerts and theatrical presentations. An important occupant of Thespian Hall was the News
& Herald newspaper, which was founded in 1944. For many
years, the Hall’s lower floor was the home of the “Tavern,” a restaurant that served the Fairfield County community with great
food and interesting entertainments. An electric fire severely
damaged the roof in January 2011. Restoration efforts are
underway. 114 East Washington St. (behind the Town Clock),
Winnsboro. (803) 635-4242.
KERSHAW COUNTY
*Bonds Conway House. Visit the home built by Bonds Conway,
believed to be the first African American in Kershaw County to
buy his freedom. The house, circa 1812, currently serves as the
office of the Kershaw County Historical Society. Groups welcome with prior arrangements. Open to the public Thursdays,
1 pm–5 pm. 811 Fair St., Camden. (803) 425-1123. kchistory@
camden.net www.kershawcountyhistoricalsociety.org
*Camden Archives and Museum. Found here is a treasure
trove of artifacts that encourage you to discover the warmth of
our diverse culture. The Museum’s exhibits relate the stories
of centuries past, while its archives is one of the state’s premier genealogical research facilities. Our highly trained staff
is here to assist you. We welcome you to discover the place
that we call home. Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am-5 pm and Saturday,
10 am-4 pm. Admission is free. 1314 Broad St. Camden. (803)
425-6050, [email protected] www.cityofcamden.org/
archivesmuseum
*Camden Historic District. Featuring more than 60 historic sites,
this National Register designated district is the essence of Camden.
From cottages to spacious mansions, the district is the reflection of
Camden’s 250-year-old history ranging from the Revolutionary War
era to the antebellum South to the winter residences established in
the early 1900s. A self-guide book is available for purchase. Guided
tours are also available. (803) 432-6448.
*Historic Boykin. Take a step back in time with a visit to the
Boykin Mill Pond community where you can see grain ground
at the restored mill or watch as brooms are hand-made on 100
year-old original equipment at the Broom Place. Home of the
Battle of Boykin’s Mill, this location has been named one of the
top 10 Carolinas’ Civil War sites by Clint Johnson in his book,
“Touring the Carolinas’ Civil War Sites”. Nearby is Swift Creek
Baptist Church where generations of worshippers lifted their
voices in prayer and Boykin Grill. The Broom Place (803) 4250933 open Mon–Fri, 10 am–5 pm and Sat, 10:30 am 2 pm;
Company Store open Mon–Sat., 9 am–3 pm; Church and mill
open to the public by prior arrangement. Groups welcome and
tours available. 73 Boykin Mill Rd., Camden. (803) 424-4731 or
(803) 432-6448. www.boykinmillfarms.com
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This marker identifies the site of one of the last battles
(April 18, 1865) fought in the Civil War.
*Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site. Historic Camden
offers a view of colonial village life during the Revolutionary War
period. Included are two circa-1800 log houses, and the authentically reconstructed Kershaw-Cornwallis House, a stop on the
Revolutionary War Trail. Commandeered by Lord Cornwallis during the Revolution, the Kershaw-Cornwallis House served as
the British headquarters during the war. Trails lead visitors to
fortifications, a powder magazine, picnic facilities and nature trail.
A large variety of local crafts, period reproductions and other
special gift selections are found in the gift shop. Special events
include Revolutionary War Field Days on the first weekend in
November with living history demonstrations, regimental drills,
daily battles and other festivities. Free self-guided tours daily.
Guided tours Tue.–Fri: 10:30 am and 3 pm; Sat: 10:30 am–noon
and 1:30–4 pm.; Sun: 2:30–4 pm. Call for special events schedule. 222 Broad St., (I-20, exit 98), Camden. (803) 432-9841. [email protected] www.historic-camden.net
King Haigler and Opera House Tower. A noble Catawba
Indian who befriended early Camden settlers, King Haigler is
often called “The Patron Saint of Camden”. Today, he reigns
over Camden in the form of a life-sized weather vane which
graces the tower of what once was the Opera House (c. circa
1886) now a local department store. 950 Broad St., Camden.
(803) 432-6448.
Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church and Cemetery. This church
(c. 1851) features the 142-year-old bell from the original church
and a solid mahogany tracker organ believed to be imported
from England, one of the oldest in South Carolina still in regular operation. The historic cemetery dating from 1841 is located nearby. The current building was constructed in 1880. 20
Meeting Ln., Liberty Hill. (803) 273-9191.
Quaker, Beth El and Cedar Cemeteries. Visit these hallowed
grounds where three adjoining cemeteries provide a final resting place for early settlers. Still in use today, the heroes of several wars and other notable past residents are buried here. 713
Meeting St., Camden. (803) 432-6448.
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Battlefields. Battle of Camden, Hobkirk Hill Battle Site, and
Battle of Boykin’s Mill. These can be located by historic markers.
LANCASTER COUNTY
*Andrew Jackson State Park. “Old Hickory”, the seventh president, wrote that he was born on South Carolina soil on March 15,
1767, at the plantation where his uncle, James Crawford, lived.
This plantation, his birth site, is now a 360-acre state park which
features a museum and a one-room 18th century schoolhouse.
Park hours: Apr.–Oct., 9 am–9 pm daily; Nov.–Mar., 8 am–6 pm
daily. The museum is open weekends 1 pm–5 pm and weekdays
by appointment. Admission charged. 196 Andrew Jackson Park
Rd., Lancaster. (803) 285-3344.
*The Cultural Arts Center at the Old Presbyterian Church
(Lancaster). The first brick church built in the area, it remains
as the oldest brick building in the county. Originally erected in
1862, this church replaced a wood structure built in 1835 on
land purchased from Eliza Gill. The building is in early Gothic
style architecture and has 16-inch thick walls of plaster that are
marked to resemble stone. During the War, Sherman’s soldiers
stabled their horses inside the church. After the Presbyterian
congregation built a church on Main Street in 1926, the building
was used by various groups until it was sold to the Masonic
Lodge. In 1976, ownership was transferred to the Lancaster
County Society for Historic Preservation. Many of Lancaster’s
early community leaders are buried in the graveyard adjoining
the church which also contains the graves of veterans of five
wars. Added to the National Register in 1977. For tours and
program information, (803) 286-1145 or (803) 416-8420. 307
West Gay St., Lancaster. (803) 283-4105.
Flat Creek Baptist Church. Organized on July 4, 1776, the
first church meetings were held in a brush arbor on this site.
It was known as the Upper Fork of Lynches Creek until it was
renamed in 1881. The first permanent sanctuary, a log building,
was replaced by a frame sanctuary which burned in 1912. The
present sanctuary was built in 1913. 3737 Victory Rd., Kershaw.
(803) 475-7599.
Hanging Rock. Identifiable by the rock’s unusual shape and
appearance, this is the site of a Revolutionary War battle where
a group of Gen. Thomas Sumter’s troops attacked and defeated
a large contingent of British and Loyalist troops in August 1780.
Also, Sherman spent two days here. A granite marker was erected
at the foot of Hanging Rock in 1948 by the Waxhaws Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution. Off Flat Rock Road,
approx.. 5 miles south of the Town of Heath Springs. Information:
(803) 273-2066.
*Historic Craig House. John Craig, Esquire, whose family originated in southwestern Scotland, immigrated to South Carolina from
Northern Ireland in 1772. After receiving a land grant in Lancaster
County from King George III, Craig bought this land in 1773. John
Craig, Esquire and several of his sons fought in the Revolutionary
War battles that occurred in the vicinity. The current Craig House
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*Historic Downtown Lancaster. See Lancaster offers a selfguided walking tour and other brochures that include 18 historical
points of interest, and 23 historical markers throughout the county.
Brochures can be picked up at the Lancaster County Chamber’s
office: 453 Colonial Ave. (803) 283-4105, at the Welcome Center
in the Historic Robert Mills Courthouse (104 N. Main St.) and
at the Historic Springs House (201 West Gay Street), Lancaster.
(803) 416-9455.
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dates from the early 1830s, and was originally a federal-style farmhouse. In 1901, it was significantly enlarged with a Victorian front
addition by John Edgar and Amanda Drennan Craig, who were married in 1883 at Kilburnie, then the residence of the Drennans. Craig
House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
The fields and woods surrounding historic Craig House are all part
of pre-Civil War Craig Farm, which included more than a thousand
acres. Craig Farm today consists of close to 400 acres and is operated as a cattle farm. 1824 Craig Farm Rd., Lancaster. (803) 4168420 (Tour information). www.kilburnie.com
*Kilburnie. Believed to be Lancaster’s oldest surviving home, (c.
1828), Kilburnie—originally located downtown Lancaster—was
saved in 1998 from the wrecking ball and moved over three miles
to historic Craig Farm where it underwent extensive restoration.
Kilburnie’s rich history and architectural significance warranted
the enormous and expensive undertaking. The quality of the
restoration is best reflected in the intricate ceiling details of the
Kilburnie’s public rooms accomplishment by nationally known
local artist Jim Shore, who also painted portraits of Andrew
Jackson, George Washington, William Richardson Davie, and
other pictures gracing Kilburnie’s walls. 1824 Craig Farm Rd.,
Lancaster. (803) 416-8420 (tour information). www.kilburnie.com
*Lancaster County Historic Courthouse and Jail. Built in 1828
and 1823, respectively, both are significant works of Robert Mills
who is best known as the designer of the Washington Monument.
The jail is the only known example of Mill’s use of medieval design.
The courthouse had been in use as the county’s courthouse for
over 180 years until an arsonist attempted to burn the building in
August 2008. The courthouse was renovated to its original grandeur and now houses the LC Welcome Center & Gift Shop and
will soon include an historical museum. 104 N. Main St., Lancaster.
(803) 416-9455.
The Lancaster Wall of Fame honors some of the town’s
most celebrated citizens.
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The Historic Lancaster County Courthouse - used as a hall of justice for over 180
years - is now home to the County's Welcome Center. After a fire in 2008 it has
been completely restored and is the future site of an historic museum.
Mineral Springs Park and Walking Trail. The trail marks the
location of a historic inn and camping site which provided
entertainment and lodging for stage coach travelers. Water
from the Spring was well known for possessing highly valuable
medicine properties, being strongly chalybeate. It is believed
that the health resort was destroyed by Sherman’s soldiers in
1865. Always accessible. 221 Spring St., Heath Springs. (803)
273-2066.
Mt. Carmel Campground. Established (c. 1870) by former slave
Isom Caleb Clinton, this AMEZ church’s campground has since
flourished. Today hundreds of people participate in the annual
ecumenical encampment/homecoming service in September.
4336 Mount Carmel Rd., Lancaster. (803) 285-4254.
Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church. Organized in 1755, this
was the first church in upper South Carolina. President Andrew
Jackson, born nearby, was baptized here and his father is buried in
the churchyard. Old Hickory Rd., Lancaster. Advance reservations
required for tours. (803) 283-4966. For other info, (803) 416-9455.
The Springs House. Built by Robert W. Gill c. 1830, the “Springs
House” was purchased by Colonel Leroy Springs in 1888. Elliott
White Springs, noted author and World War I flying ace was born
at the home in 1896. Available for rentals. Now owned by the City
of Lancaster, house is home to the Lancaster County Council of the
Arts, See Lancaster SC and the Springs Close Foundation. Mon–Fri,
9 am–5 pm. 201 W. Gay St., Downtown Lancaster (803) 285-7451.
UNION COUNTY
*Blackstock Battlefield State Historic Site. This is the site where
Gen. Sumter defeated the hated Col. Banastre Tarleton. This
large battle was important for lifting backcountry morale and for
encouraging Gen. Greene to send Continentals into the region,
who two months later turned the tide of the Revolutionary War
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*Cross Keys House. Built by Barham (Barrum) Bobo between
1812 and 1814, this priceless piece of history is one of the best
examples of Colonial Georgian in the upstate. It was a working
plantation and came under the stewardship of the Union County
Historical Society, with the assistance of the County of Union, in
October 2006. Presently consisting of more than 20 acres, the
site is being restored in a plantation re-creation effort. Original
buildings have been repaired and three log cabins from around
Union County have been moved to the site. Each spring the visit
of President Jefferson Davis, CSA, is reenacted. For more information or to arrange a tour call the Union County Museum, (864)
429-5081. [email protected] unioncountymuseum.com
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Buffalo Mill Community. Just after the turn of the century, the
advent of textiles in South Carolina resulted in the development of mill villages. This picturesque village surrounds the old
Buffalo Mill site, and is the future home of the Upstate Textile
Baseball Museum. Located on SC 215, west of Union. (864)
427-9039.
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at Cowpens. Situated along the Tyger River in Union County,
this beautiful property is home to a 2.5-mile segment of the
Palmetto Trail that provides tremendous recreation potential
along the river. Daily from dawn until dusk. 398 State Park Rd.,
Clinton. (864) 938-0100. www.southcarolinaparks.com
*Downtown Union National Historic District. In existence for
over 225 years, the district is a nice collection of architecturally diverse buildings and over 150 businesses, surrounded by
magnificent public buildings, and a branch of the University of
South Carolina. Hwy. 49 (Main St.)
*East Main Street and South Street Historic Districts. These
National Register of Historic Places Districts feature some of
the finest homes in Union County. Stately homes of over 8000
square feet share these streets with beautiful southern bungalows. East Main St. is Bus. SC Hwy. 49, South St. is located 1
block south of Main St.
Historic Union County. Fairforest Meeting House: located on
Hwy. 49 W and Police Club Rd., Union. A marker commemorates the historical significance of this Tory-controlled area during the Revolutionary War. Battle of Blackstock: Revolutionary
War battle that took place on November 20, 1780 during which
General Sumter was injured. Hwy. 49 W and Blackstock Rd.
Old Courthouse: Main St. Union Confederate Monument on the
Courthouse grounds. Pinckneyville: Kelton, where Union got its origins. Episcopal Church of the Nativity: begun in 1856, located on
South Church St., Union: A replica of Islesworth Chapel, Sussex,
England, the first stone church in the county and the sole example
gothic architecture. It was occupied in 1859. General William Henry
Wallace Home: E. Main St. A granite marker commemorates the
historical significance. Jefferson Davis ate a noon meal there in
April 1865. (864) 427-6908.
The Inn at Merridun. This 1855 Greek revival mansion has
5 guest rooms with private baths (two with whirlpool tubs for
2) and many interesting architectural details. Located on 9
wooded acres, the Inn is only a 5-minute walk to downtown
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Union. Evening dessert and a full country gourmet breakfast
are included in the rates; dinners available most evenings by
prior appointment. The Inn was featured in Southern Living
1998 and was chosen by the Atlanta Journal & Constitution in
1999 as one of 10 Great Inns in the Southeast. Miss Fannie’s,
A Yesteryear Tea Room is on the premises. 100 Merridun Pl.,
Union. 1-888-892-6020 or (864) 427-7052. www.merridun.
com. [email protected]
Miss Fannie’s, A Yesteryear Tea Room. The tea room and gift
shop are open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am–5 pm;
reservations preferred. Other days may be reserved for private
parties, themed teas and etiquette classes. Join us for an afternoon that might magically transport you back to a more tranquil
time. 100 Merridun Pl. (The Inn at Merridun), Union. 1-888-8926020 or (864) 427-7052. [email protected] www.merridun.com
*Musgrove Mill State Historic Site. The Battle of Musgrove Mill
was fought on this site near the Enoree River on August 19,
1780. A detachment of American militia engaged and defeated
a superior British force composed almost entirely of loyalist troops. Occurring at a time when American prospects for
winning the Revolution seemed to grow dimmer by the day,
the success at Musgrove Mill bolstered patriot morale in the
Carolina backcountry. The park consists of nearly 360 acres.
Hours (Grounds): Open year round, 9 am–6 pm daily; Free
admission. 398 State Park Rd., Clinton. (864) 938-0100. www.
southcarolinaparks.com
Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church. Founded on November 22,
1784, this church, first called “the Church of Christ on Tyger
River,” was renamed Padgett Creek Baptist Church by 1800.
The present building was built 1844-48, and was listed in the
National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The present sanctuary still has the wide hand planed boards, a gallery that was
used by slaves, and the twelve columns are original. The baptistery is located below the floor of the pulpit, which was built
in September 1924. Before the baptistery was built inside, a
concrete pool, located about three hundred yards North of the
church, was used. This pool was filled with water from a nearby spring. Several church meeting places were established as
arms or branches of Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church; three of
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, home of the
Battle of Musgrove Mill, (August 19, 1780).
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which developed into thriving churches: Union Meeting House
(now Putman Baptist Church), New Hope Baptist Church at
Cross Anchor, Tinker Creek (now Hebron Baptist Church), and
the questionable Lower Fairforest Baptist Church. 843 Old
Buncombe Rd. (Cross Keys Community), Union. For more
information, (864) 427-6908.
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Photo: Roger Ball - Charlotte, NC
Research your genealogical background at the historic
Carnegie Library in Union.
*Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site. Offers visitors
insight into the upcountry cotton plantation of South Carolina’s
“Secession Governor,” William Henry Gist. Rose Hill served as
Gist’s primary residence during his tenure as governor and during the tumultuous months of pending Civil War. The house, its
furnishings, surrounding gardens and outbuildings document the
lifestyle, and changes experienced by the Gist family and African
Americans who occupied the plantation from the antebellum era
through Reconstruction. Includes a picnic shelter and hiking trail to
the Tyger River. Park hours: 9 am–6 pm daily (no admission fee).
Mansion tours: Mar–Oct daily at 1,2,& 3 pm; Nov–Feb Thurs–Mon
at 1,2,& 3 pm Fee: $5 adult, $4 students, & $3 SC Seniors.. Closed
on Christmas Day. Shelter can be reserved for a fee. 2677 Sardis
Rd., Union. (864) 427-5966 www.southcarolinaparks.com
Union Carnegie Library. Built in 1905 the Carnegie Library
was the first library funded in the South Carolina with a grant
from the Andrew Carnegie foundation. The Beaux Arts structure was designed by architects Wheeler and Runge who were
responsible for the construction of numerous public buildings
throughout the Carolinas and Georgia early in the twentieth
century. The building features a copper dome, a defining feature of Wheeler and Runge design, interior and exterior columns, a stained glass ceiling and windows, and ornate architectural details. Named Library Journal’s Best Small Library
of the Year (2009) for service to the community and use of
technology to improve services. 300 East South St., Union.
(864) 427-7140. www.unionlibrary.org
Union County Jail. Built in 1823, the jail was designed by
Robert Mills during his tenure as State Engineer for Public
Works. 220 West St., Union. (864) 424-2340.
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YORK COUNTY
Bethel Presbyterian Church (PCA). Founded in 1764, this is
one of the oldest churches in the region. A vast number of
Revolutionary War patriots are buried in the church’s cemetery.
According to the History of the Presbyterian Church of Bethel
(1938), Patrick Ferguson had made it known that upon leaving Kings Mountain, he intended to spend one night in Bethel
Church, leave it in ashes by day-light…and be on the east side
of the Catawba before nightfall. Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. 2445 Highway 557, Clover. (803) 222-7166.
[email protected] www.bethelpresbyterian.org
Confederate Park. Approximately one-fourth of the town’s Main
Street is devoted to this park which has four monuments. One
is dedicated to faithful slaves loyal to the Confederacy, another
to the soldiers of the Confederacy, the third, to the women of
the Confederacy and last, to the Catawba Indians who served
in the Confederate Army. Downtown Fort Mill. (803) 547-2126.
Flint Hill Baptist Church and Cemetery. The second oldest
church in the Fort Mill Township, Flint Hill was organized in
1792 near the spot where it now stands. Buried here are veterans of all the wars this nation has fought from the American
Revolution to the War in Vietnam. 269 Flint Hill Rd., Fort Mill.
(803) 548-0672 or 1-800-782-8958. www.flinthillbc.org
*Historic Brattonsville. Learn how people farmed the land,
cooked their food and entertained themselves in the 1800s at
this 775-acre Revolutionary War living history site. More than
30 historic structures chronicle the Carolina Piedmont from the
1750s–1840s. Historical farming techniques and day-to-day
activities are presented by costumed interpreters year-round.
Rare heritage breed farm animals are cared for here, just as
they were hundreds of years ago. Historic Brattonsville is one of
the few sites offering African-American historic interpretation.
Site also includes eight miles of Walt Schrader Trails. Open
Tues–Sat: 10 am–5 pm and Sun: 1 pm–5 pm, except New
Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day. Admission is charged. Limited handicap accessibility.
Cotton in the fields: An added attraction at Historic Brattonsville
in the fall of the year.
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*Historic Downtown Rock Hill. The downtown offers a variety
of culture and historical avenues to explore. Artist exhibits at the
Center for the Arts, the Rotunda at City Hall and the Gettys Art
Center offer unique gift-buying opportunities and original art for sale.
The new Community Performance Center offers a series of theatre,
music and dance performances by the York County Ballet and the
Rock Hill Community Theater. 1-800-866-5200 or (803) 329-5200.
Historic Downtown York. Situated between two Revolutionary
battle sites, The Battle of Kings Mountain and The Battle of
Williamson’s Plantation, the town can trace its roots back to the
early 1700’s (named county seat in 1785). Much of this quaint little
town stands from the past 200+ years that makes it an outstanding part of American History. Originally called Fergus Crossroads,
the first white settlers came to this area in the early to mid 1700’s
following the chain of Blue Ridge Mountains from Virginia and
Pennsylvania southward. Mostly Scots-Irish, they called their settlements the same familiar names of York, Chester and Lancaster
that they carried from the British Isles and more recently from the
north. Prior to this, the first known inhabitants of York County were
the Catawba Indians. The War Between the States disrupted life of
ease and educational opportunity and Yorkville became a hotbed
of insurrection immediately following the war. Federal troops were
called to restore order and they occupied the town, living in Rose’s
Hotel until 1876. In 1915, the name Yorkville was shortened to
York. The city boasts of a large 364-acre National Register Historic
District, one of the largest in the state. www.yorkcity.sc.com
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Historic Downtown Clover. The Historic District represents an
important collection of commercial buildings which have provided the business focus for the town since its beginnings in 1876.
The 14 contributing and 4 non-contributing buildings that make
up the historic district provide evidence of various periods of
growth and development in the Town of Clover. The District was
listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1999.
H I S T O R I C
1444 Brattonsville Rd. (I-77, exit 82-B), McConnells. (803) 6842327. www.chmuseums.org
*Kings Mountain National Military Park. In 1780 a patriot army
of frontiersmen from the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, and present day Tennessee engulfed an overconfident loyalist force under
British Major Patrick Ferguson at Kings Mountain. The battle is
considered to be the “turning point of the American Revolution
in the South”. Visitors can see a video on the battle, explore the
exhibit area and learn about the people who fought at Kings
Mountain at the visitor center, and walk the 1.5 mile loop trail
around the battlefield. The bookstore offers publications about
the area’s military and cultural history and its plants and animals.
Combined with the Kings Mountain State Park, there are 16 miles
of hiking trails and 16 miles of horse trails. The newly opened
(April 2009) Ridgeline Trail stretches 8.5 miles and connects with
Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina making a total
of more than 15,000 acres of parkland serving more than 1.5 million visitors a year in the fast-growing corridor between Charlotte
(NC) and the Greenville-Spartanburg (SC) areas. Every October
7th a ceremony commemorates the victory at the Battle of Kings
Mountain. Throughout the year, 18th century military encampments and demonstrations are held at the park. Please check the
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web page for dates. 9 am until 5 pm daily except Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Located off SC 161
and a beautiful 4 mile drive through Kings Mountain State Park.
2625 Park Rd., Blacksburg. (864) 936-7921. www.nps.gov/kimo
*Kings Mountain State Park. History and nature come together
at this 6,883-acre park. The newly opened Ridgeline Trail stretches 8.5 miles and connects with Crowders Mountain State Park
in North Carolina making a total of more than 15,000 acres of
parkland serving more than 1.5 million visitors a year. This state
park is one of many in the state built by the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) in the late 1930’s. Many buildings and structures
built by the CCC are still in use and the impressive stonework can
be viewed throughout the park. The Living History Farm depicts
a mid-19th century yeoman’s homestead with several log structures, the Homeplace, cotton gin, a blacksmith & woodwright
shops and cotton loom. Also located on the grounds are period
correct vegetable & herb gardens, field crops, and livestock.
Several “Living History Day’s” where re-enactors demonstrate
aspects of 1850’s farm life are scheduled throughout the year
along with several special events & festivals. Open 365 days per
year from 8 am–6 pm, extended to 7 am–9 pm during Daylight
Savings Time. Admission charged for ages 16+. 1277 Park Rd.,
Near Blacksburg. (803) 222-3209 (park office) Reservations:
1-866-345-PARK (7275) or www.southcarolinaparks.com
Latta House. This three-story house (c.1824) was built by Robert
Latta, a wealthy merchant. Its walls are twenty-four-inch solid brick,
brought from England as ballast by merchant vessels returning to
Charleston and hauled by wagon to York. The building rests on
a three-foot-wide solid granite base extending eight feet into the
earth. The false window inserts show the designer’s devotion to
balance and symmetry. It is famed for its walled-in gardens, complete with strutting peacocks, and its own gas light system for the
chandeliers in the house. The interior features cherry woodwork
and rare imported black marble mantels. At the turn of the century,
a two-story addition at the rear of the home was built for servants.
The crack visible in the south end of the building was caused by the
Charleston Earthquake (August 31, 1886). 7 South Congress St.,
York. (803) 684-2888. [email protected] www.yorkvillehs.org
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop
University. The archives is located on the historic Winthrop campus and the collection contains over 6 million items relating to
Winthrop history; the history of York, Lancaster, Chester, Union
and Fairfield counties; women’s history and South Carolina history. The genealogical holdings contain family history information on over 1000 family names. Of special note is the Medieval
Manuscript Collection containing documents dating from the
13th century and cover such topics as music, science, law, and
the Bible. Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am-5 pm; Fri: 8:30 am-noon and
by appointment, noon-5 pm; one Saturday per month (please
see website or call for specific dates) Dacus Library, 700 Cherry
Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 323-2334. [email protected] www.
winthrop.edu/dacus/archives
*McCelvey Center. This restored 1920’s school now houses
both the Historical Center of York County and a performing arts
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Woodside Cemetery. Established in 1880 (with markers dating back to the 1830s) by the Clover Presbyterian Church, this
cemetery has 4,258 marked groves and roughly 900 unmarked
ones. Historians estimate that 60-70 Confederate soldiers as well
as soldiers from both World Wars are buried in the cemetery. In
1906 the property was deeded to the Town of Clover, and is home
to the Clover Veterans Memorial (2005), dedicated “In Honor and
Memory of Those Who Served in Peace and War to Preserve
Freedom.” 202 Kings Mountain St., Clover. (803) 222-9495.
S H O P P I N G
Winthrop University. Founded in 1886 as the Winthrop
Training School, the carefully preserved campus has been
designated a Historical District by the US Department of the
Interior. Corner of Cherry Rd. and Oakland Ave., Rock Hill.
(803) 323-2236. www.winthrop.edu
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theater. The Historical Center serves as the county’s archival
repository and provides opportunities for genealogical and historical research. The 500-seat McCelvey Center theater offers
quality arts in education performances to regional schools and
features an annual showcase series with a diverse range of performing arts. The Historical Center is open 10 am–4 pm Mon–
Fri, and the 2nd Sat. of each month. 212 East Jefferson St., York.
(803) 684-3948. www.chmuseums.org
*York Historic District. Settled by the Scotch-Irish from
Pennsylvania and named after York County, Pa., the “White Rose
City” now boasts one of the largest historic districts in the country.
Self-guided tour books are available at Chamber of Commerce.
On SC 5 (E. Liberty St.) Downtown York. (803) 684-2590.
OUTLET SHOPPING
CHESTER COUNTY
Mary Liz Fabric Fabric Outlet. This shop is a FANTASTIC
little surprise for anyone who loves beautiful fabrics and textures! Every kind of material for decorating the home—draperies, curtains, bed linens, luxurious upholstery fabrics and
trims, decorative pillows, ribbons and lace—can be found
here. All are first quality top designer brands, and up to 70%
off retail prices. Custom upholstery assistance available.
Sewing room on the premises. 10am-5pm, Mon.-Fri.; 10am2pm, Sat. Online shopping available. 2728 Lancaster Hwy.
(I-77, Exit 65), Richburg. (803) 789-6548 or (803) 789-6655.
www.discountfabricsofsc.com
YORK COUNTY
Anna’s Linens. Window treatments, bed, bath and kitchen linens. 10 am–9 pm Mon–Sat; 12 noon–6 pm Sun. MC/Visa.
2349 Cherry Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 980-3350.
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STATE & NATIONAL PARKS & FORESTS
The state of South Carolina has set aside some of the best
examples of its natural, cultural and recreational resources,
and presents them to you as state parks. Make park, campsite,
lodging, picnic shelter and meeting facility reservations on line
at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com or by calling toll free 1-866345-PARK (7275). We invite you to visit the following state parks
and other fine areas for outdoor recreation in the Olde English
District.
CHESTER COUNTY
*Chester State Park. This quiet 523-acre park provides a tranquil setting which is enjoyed by campers, day-users and nature
lovers. The park’s 160 acre lake offers excellent fishing opportunities. Also available is an equestrian show ring and archery
range. 9 am–6 pm daily. Admission charged. 759 State Park Dr.,
Chester. (803) 385-2680. www.southcarolinaparks.com
*Landsford Canal State Park. The last of a dozen 19th century South Carolina river canals, Landsford Canal has all of its
major features intact. The park has a trail along the canal and a
Lockkeeper’s house which contains interpretive exhibits on the
canal system in South Carolina. 9 am–6 pm, daily. Admission
charged. 2051 Park Dr., Catawba. (803) 789-5800. [email protected] www.southcarolinaparks.com
*Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District. This large
region consists of more than 170,000 acres in Union, Fairfield,
Chester, Newberry and Laurens counties. The Enoree is home to
three beautiful rivers; Broad, Enoree and Tyger, and offer boaters
and anglers several boat ramps and access points. Away from
the waterways the Enoree features unique opportunities for hiking,
mountain biking, horseback riding, photography, fishing, hunting,
From canoeing the Catawba River to viewing one of the world’s largest
populations of rocky shoals spider lilies, Landsford Canal State Park offers
a variety of activities including the historic aspects of the best
preserved 19th century South Carolina river canals.
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*Cheraw State Park. South Carolina’s first state park is located
in the Sand Hills region. Cabins, campsites, hiking trails dot
these 7,000 acres of forest. The 309-acre lake offers fishing
and other recreational opportunities in a beautiful setting. An
18-hole championship golf course with full service pro shop is
a popular attraction. Apr–Oct: 6 am–9 pm; Nov–Mar: 7 am–7
pm. 100 State Park Rd., Cheraw. (843) 537-9656 (park office),
(843) 537-2215 (golf course), 1-866-345-7275 (cabin reservations) or 1-800-868-9630. www.southcarolinaparks.com
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*Woods Ferry Recreation Area. This area lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and
maturing hardwood forests. Matthew Woods acquired the land
in 1817 and constructed a ferry for horse and buggy traffic. The
Confederate cavalry, under Gen. Wade Hampton, used the ferry
to cross the river to harass Sherman’s flank during his historic
march through the South. In 1936 the US Forest Service acquired
the land, and began extensive erosion control and reforestation.
Amenities include campsites (fee charged) and day use facilities
which include 2 picnic shelters, 50 picnic tables with grills, a boat
launch, benches along Broad River, and horse trail access. State
Road 574, Sumter National Forest, Carlisle. (803) 276-4810 or
(864) 427-9858. www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/forest/recreation/wf1.shtml
S T A T E
camping, picnicking and nature watching. See “Attractions and
Campground sections” in guide for specific sites located in each
county. Get out and enjoy your national forest! District Office; 20
Work Center Rd., Whitmire. (803) 276-4810. Visit us on the web
for more information, fs.usda.gov/scnfs
*H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area.
27 full service campsites, primitive campsites, 2 comfort stations, a 24 stall barn, 68 panel corrals, clubhouse, arena, 3
ponds and fields for retriever field trials, 20 miles of horse trails,
recreation equine, fishing, and hunting. No permit to ride on H.
Cooper Black. 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw. (843) 378-1555.
[email protected] www.southcarolinaparks.com
*Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. Having been
established in 1939 as a federal refuge for indigenous wildlife
and game management demonstration project, the 45,348acre refuge now serves as a demonstration site for land management practices, which preserve and enhance the longleaf
pine/wiregrass ecosystem. It supports approximately 190 species of birds, 42 species of mammals, 41 species of reptiles,
25 species of amphibians, and innumerable species of plants,
including several species of fauna and flora that are listed as
threatened or endangered. These include the Swainson’s warbler, red-cockaded woodpecker, pine barrens treefrog, white
wicky, Well’s pixie moss, and the sweet pitcher plant. 30 manmade lakes & ponds, 1,200+ acres of fallow fields, forest openings, and cultivated fields contribute to the refuge’s habitat. It
supports an estimated 125 clusters of the endangered redcockaded woodpecker, the largest population in the National
Wildlife Refuge System. Offers walking trails, an auto tour
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route, picnic areas, hunting and fishing. 23734 U.S. Highway
1, McBee. (843) 335-8401. [email protected] www.
fws.gov/refuge/carolina_sandhills
*Sand Hills State Forest. 46,838 acres operated as a demonstration, conservation area embodying the principle of multiple-use management. Many miles of sand roads for equine
and other activities, 14 fish ponds, hiking trails, camping, picnicking, bird watching, hunting and more. Permit required for
all activities except hiking. Permits may be purchased at forest
headquarters. Encompassing Sugarloaf Mountain and H.
Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial Area, this is a selfsupporting state forest. 16218 Highway 1, Patrick. (843) 498
6478. www.state.sc.us/forest/refshill.htm
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
*Lake Wateree State Recreation Area. 72 campsites with water
and electricity. Bathhouse with hot showers, dump station, picnic
area, ice, playground, swimming, nature trail, biking & walking,
camp store & tackle shop, fishing, pets allowed on leash. 6am–
9pm daily. Admission charged. 881 State Park Rd. (I-77, exit
41), Winnsboro. (803) 482-6401. www.southcarolinaparks.com
KERSHAW COUNTY
*Goodale State Park. Cypress trees line the spring-fed lake
which offers boating and fishing. The park features a nature trail
and canoe trail, which gives the visitor an excellent opportunity
to view the native flora and fauna. Picnic shelters, tables, playground equipment and a meeting facility available. 9am–6pm
daily. 650 Park Rd., Camden. (803) 432-2772 www.southcarolinaparks.com
LANCASTER COUNTY
*Andrew Jackson State Park. Created as a memorial to the
seventh president of the United States, the park features a
museum illustrating life in the Carolina backcountry in the 18th
century. The museum is open on Sat & Sun 1–5 pm and by
appointment. 9 am–9 pm, Apr–Oct; 8 am–6 pm, Nov–Mar.
Admission charged. 196 Andrew Jackson Park Rd., Lancaster.
(803) 285-3344. www.southcarolinaparks.com
UNION COUNTY
*Blackstock Battlefield State Historic Site. This is the site
where Gen. Sumter defeated the hated Col. Banastre Tarleton.
This large battle was important for lifting backcountry morale
and for encouraging Gen. Greene to send Continentals into the
region, who two months later turned the tide of the Revolutionary
War at Cowpens. Situated along the Tyger River in Union
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*Musgrove Mill State Historic Site. The Battle of Musgrove Mill
was fought on this site near the Enoree River on August 19,
1780. A detachment of American militia engaged and defeated
a superior British force composed almost entirely of loyalist
troops. Occurring at a time when American prospects for winning the Revolution seemed to grow dimmer by the day, the success at Musgrove Mill bolstered patriot morale in the Carolina
backcountry. The park consists of nearly 360 acres. Hours
(Grounds): Open year round, 9 am–6 pm daily. Free admission.
398 State Park Rd., Clinton. (864) 938-0100. www.southcarolinaparks.com
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County, this beautiful property is home to a 2.5-mile segment of
the Palmetto Trail that provides tremendous recreation potential
along the river. Daily from dawn until dusk. 398 State Park Rd.,
Clinton. (864) 938-0100. www.southcarolinaparks.com
S T A T E
Created as a memorial to the 7th
President of the United States,
Andrew Jackson State Park offers
camping, a museum, nature trails,
interpretative programs and more.
*Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site. Offers visitors insight
into the upcountry cotton plantation of South Carolina’s
“Secession Governor,” William Henry Gist. Rose Hill served as
Gist’s primary residence during his tenure as governor and during the tumultuous months of pending Civil War. The house, its
Step back into history with a tour of Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site,
featuring the home of secessionist Governor William Henry Gist.
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furnishings, surrounding gardens and outbuildings document
the lifestyle, and changes experienced by the Gist family and
African Americans who occupied the plantation from the antebellum era through Reconstruction. Includes a picnic shelter and
hiking trail to the Tyger River. Park hours: 9 am–6 pm daily (no
admission fee). Mansion tours: Mar–Oct daily at 1,2,& 3 pm;
Nov–Feb Thurs–Mon at 1,2,& 3 pm Fee: $5 adult, $4 students,
& $3 SC Seniors.. Closed on Christmas Day. Shelter can be
reserved for a fee. 2677 Sardis Rd., Union. (864) 427-5966
www.southcarolinaparks.com
*Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District. This large
region consists of more than 170,000 acres in Union, Fairfield,
Chester, Newberry and Laurens counties. The Enoree is home
to three beautiful rivers; Broad, Enoree and Tyger, and offer
boaters and anglers several boat ramps and access points.
Away from the waterways the Enoree features unique opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, pho-tography, fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking and nature watching.
See “Attractions and Campground sections” in guide for specific
sites located in each county. Get out and enjoy your national
forest! District Office; 20 Work Center Rd., Whitmire. (803) 2764810. Visit us on the web for more information, fs.usda.gov/scnfs
YORK COUNTY
*Kings Mountain National Military Park. The is the site of
Cornwallis’ first step toward the defeat that marked the end
of the Revolutionary War. In 1780 a patriot army of frontiersmen from the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, and present day
Tennessee engulfed an overconfident loyalist force under British
Major Patrick Ferguson at Kings Mountain. The battle is considered to be the “turning point of the American Revolution in the
South”. Visitors can see a video on the battle, explore the exhibit
area and learn about the people who fought at Kings Mountain
at the visitor center, and walk the 1.5 mile loop trail around the
battlefield. Combined with the Kings Mountain State Park, there
are 16 miles of hiking trails and 16 miles of horse trails. Every
October 7th a ceremony commemorates the victory at the Battle
Discover upcountry lifestyles during historical programs
at Kings Mountain State Park.
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*Kings Mountain State Park. History and nature come
together at this 6,883-acre park that was built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps in the late 1930’s. Many of its buildings
and structures are still in use and the impressive stonework
can be viewed throughout the park. Amenities include 2 lakes
for fishing, several streams, and almost 35 miles of hiking,
nature, & equestrian trails. The park features the Living History
Farm, which offers visitors a chance to experience how South
Carolina yeoman farmers lived during the 19th century. Several
“Living History” days and festivals are held throughout the year.
Offers 115 standard campsites with water & electricity, 10 rustic
tent sites, 7 primitive group campsites, and 15 primitive equestrian campsites. Also available are the historic Camp York and
Camp Cherokee group camps. These camps have several
primitive cabins with a large dining hall in each camp designed
for groups of over 100 guests. Open 365 days per year from
8 am–6 pm, extended to 7 am–9 pm during Daylight Savings
Time. Admission: $2/adult; $1.25 for SC Seniors; children age
15 and younger are free. 1277 Park Rd., Blacksburg. (803) 2223209. www.southcarolinaparks.com
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of Kings Mountain. Throughout the year, 18th century military
encampments and demonstrations are held at the park, please
check the park’s webpage for dates. 9 am until 5 pm daily except
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. 2625
Park Rd., Blacksburg. (864) 936-7921. www.nps.gov/kimo
GOLF COURSES
CHESTER COUNTY
Chester Golf Club. 18 hole, par 72 course, 6,811 yards of play. 770
Old Richburg Rd., Chester. (803) 581-5733. www.playchester.com
Republic Golf Club. 9 hole, par 36 course located off Evans
Vaughn Rd. in Great Falls. 3,242 yards of play. 536 Evans Vaughn
Rd., Richburg. (803) 482-3300.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
*Cheraw State Park Golf Course. 18 hole, par 72, 6,928
yards of play. US 52 South, Cheraw. Course designed by Tom
Jackson and rated 4½ stars (out of 5) in Golf Digest’s “Places
to Play category” . This golf course is also a “Certified Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary”. 100 State Park Rd., Cheraw. (843) 5372215 or 1-800-868-9630. www.southcarolinaparks.com
Green River Country Club. 18 hole, par 72, 6,257 yards of play.
Off SC 145, 2 miles north of Chesterfield. 714 Country Club Rd.,
*Moree’s Cheraw Country Club. 18 hole, par 72, 6,500 yards of
play. Take advantage of our agreement with Cheraw State Park
Golf Course: Play either course, and then play the sister course for
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The Cheraw State Park Golf Course is one of the finest in the region (pg. 55).
the cart fee only. Must play on the same day. Also available: Book a
package with Moree’s Sportsman’s Preserve for more great times
in the Cheraw area.. 2431 Old Cash Rd., Cheraw. (843) 537-3412.
rogerwolfe@ cherawgolf.com www.cherawgolf.com
White Plains Country Club. 18 hole, par 72, 6,100 yards of
play. 4816 White Plains Church Rd., Pageland. (843) 672-7200.
KERSHAW COUNTY
Green Hill Golf Club. 9 hole, par 36 course, 2,980 yards of play
amongst hardwoods and pines. Water is a factor on eight of the
nine holes. 1608 Ridgeway Rd., Lugoff. (803) 438-1917.
*White Pines Golf Course. 18 hole, par 72 at 6373 yards of
play. Beautiful winding fairways featuring tifway (419) Bermuda
grass. Several strategic water hazards provide challenge for
everyone. Plush tifgreen (328) putting greens provide excellent
short game thrills. “Supa” course for seniors. 614 Mary Ln.,
Camden. (803) 432-7442.
LANCASTER COUNTY
Bermuda Run Golf Course. 18 hole, par 72, 6,442 yards of play.
Course designed by Jim Bivens. 1928 McBee Hwy., Jefferson.
(803) 475-2884.
Carolina Lakes Golf Club. 18 hole, par 72, 7,024 yards of challenging, but fair play. The championship course features a family
tee which turns the layout into a par 55, with 17 par 3’s and one
par 4. 23012 Kingfisher Dr., Indian Land. (803) 547-9688. www.
carolinalakesgc.com
Edgewater Golf Club. 18 hole, par 72, 6,571 yards of play.
Course designed by Bruce Brodsky. 2380 Catawba River Blvd.,
Lancaster.(803) 283-9800. www.edgewatergc.com
Kershaw Country Club. 18 hole, par 72. 5,611 yards of play.
301 Country Club Dr. , Kershaw. (803) 475-2104.
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Carolina Crossing Golf Club. 18 hole, par 72, 6,300 yards of
play. Semi-private golf course that offers a challenging layout
in a park like setting with 419 Bermuda grass fairways and 328
Bermuda greens. Carolina Crossing offers a full range of services to include a practice facility, fully stocked golf shop, snack
bar, and banquet facility. 140 Carolina Crossing Dr., York. (803)
684-5878. www.carolinacrossing.com
Fort Mill Golf Club. 18 hole, par 72 course, . 6,865 yards of
play. 101 Country Club Dr., Fort Mill. (803) 547-2044. www.
playfortmill.com
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Lancaster Golf Club. 18 hole, par 72, 6,099 yards of play.
1824 Springs Club Rd. (just off Airport Rd), Lancaster. (803)
416-4500. www.playlancaster.com
Pinetuck Golf Club. 18 hole, par 71, 6,567 yards of play. 2578
Tuckaway Rd. in Rock Hill. (803) 327-1141. www.pinetuckgolf.com
Regent Park Golf Club. 18-hole, par 71 course, 6,729 yards of
play, voted the Best Public Golf Course and best practice complex by “Charlotte’s Best” magazine. Recognized by Golf Digest
“Places to Play” this Ron Garl championship design wanders
through 260 acres of gently rolling terrain, mature trees, creeks
and wetland areas. Regent Park is recognized for it’s excellent
conditioning and expansive 26-acre practice complex. The Grill
at Regent Park is open all day serving great food, snacks and
a wide selection of import & domestic beers, wines and liquor.
5055 Regent Pkwy. ((I-77, exit 90), Fort Mill. (803) 547-1300 or
(704) 547-0023. www.regentparkgolfclub.com
Springfield Golf Club. 18-hole, Par 72 course designed by
Clyde Johnston. 6,906 yards from the championship tees. Five
sets of tees accommodate all skill levels on one of the region’s
most beautiful and popular courses. Grass tees on the driving
range. 639 Hambly House Ln., Fort Mill. (803) 548-3318 or
866-304-GOLF (4653). www.playspringfield.com
Spring Lake Country Club. 18 hole, par 72, 6,482 yards of
play. 1375 Spring Lake Rd., York. (803) 684-4898 or (803) 6844541. www.gospringlakecc.com
Great golfing awaits you in the Olde English District
(Springfield Golf Course in York County).
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Tega Cay Country Club. 27 hole, par 72 course, 5,908 yards of
play. 1 Molokai Dr. , Tega Cay. (803) 548-2918. www.tegacaygolfclub.com
Waterford Golf Club. Hale Irwin designed championship golf
course; 18 holes, par 72, 6,913 yards from the back tees with
winding creeks and tall pines. Great layout along the Catawba
River with the best putting surfaces in the area. Full practice
facility. Lessons available for all ages and levels of play. 1900
Clubhouse Rd., Rock Hill. 1-888-203-9222 or (803) 324-0300.
www.thelinksatwaterford.com
Winthrop University Golf Course. 9 hole, par 36 course located behind Winthrop Coliseum. 220 Garnet Dr., Rock Hill. (803)
323-2112. www.winthrop.edu
ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTELS / MOTELS
CHESTER COUNTY
Chester Motor Lodge. 40 rooms. Complimentary hospitality
room for group bookings. Senior citizens discount. Close to
downtown and restaurants. 887 J.A. Cochran Byp., Chester.
(803) 385-5115.
Comfort Inn – Richburg. 64 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Rooms with King or 2 Queen-sized beds, outdoor pool. 50-person meeting room, exercise room, guest laundry, data port entry
phone, free local calls, free HBO cable TV with over 50 channels. Corporate, AAA and AARP discounts. No pets allowed.
3041 Lancaster Hwy. (I-77, exit 65), Richburg. (803) 789-7100.
Days Inn. 47 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Pool.
Complimentary continental breakfast. Senior citizens discount.
[email protected]
Econo Lodge. 72 rooms. 100% Non-Smoking, Queen, King
and Queen-Queen beds. Complimentary continental breakfast. FREE wireless Internet. FREE local and long distance
(US) calls. Refrigerator in rooms. AAA, AARP, corporate and
group discounts available. 25-inch TV with remote; free HBO,
ESPN, USA, & CNN. Complimentary USA Today newspaper.
Restaurants & service stations within walking distance. Parking
available for buses, RVs, and truckers. Exterior corridors –
drive up to your room. Choice Privileges Reward program (earn
valuable points toward free hotel room nights, airline miles and
more). 3190 Lancaster Hwy. (I-77, exit 65), Richburg. (803)
789-3000. [email protected] or dinapatel3@yahoo.
com www.econolodgerichburg.com
Executive Inn. 31 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. One Jacuzzi
room and one kitchenette. 1632 J A Cochran Byp., Chester.
(803) 581-2525.
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Motel 6 – Richburg. Non-Smoking and Handicap Accessible
rooms. Many amenities, including free wireless high-speed
Internet access in all rooms, free local calls, and an on-site
exercise room. All rooms and suites are air conditioned and
have refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Some whirlpool bathtubs, and microwave ovens.
On premise coin-operated laundry facilities and vending
machines. Pet-friendly. Restaurants nearby. 2912 Parkway
Blvd. (I-77, exit 65), Richburg. (803) 789-7770. (803) 789-7771
(fax) [email protected] www.motel6richburg.com
Relax Inn. 31 Rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Seniors, AARP &
corporate, discounts available. Queen, King, Queen-Queen beds
available. Refrigerator in rooms. TV with remote control for HBO,
CNN and ESPN. FREE wireless, long distance and local calls.
Complimentary continental breakfast and guest laundry on premises. Exterior corridors. Restaurants and service stations nearby.
[email protected] or [email protected] www.relaxinnsc.com or www.relaxinnrichburgsc.com
Holiday Motel. 23 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Kings and
doubles. All rooms, micro-fridge, high speed wireless internet.
Free local calls. HDTV and cable. Corporate and group discounts. 5721 Lancaster Hwy. (I-77, exit 65), Fort Lawn. (803)
872-4400. [email protected]
Super 8 – Richburg. 58 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. King
and Queen beds. Jacuzzi and swimming pool, and exercise
room. A/C. Restaurants nearby. 3085 Lancaster Hwy. (I-77,
exit 65), Richburg. (803) 789-7888. maneklal1948@yahoo.
com www.super8.com
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
*Cheraw State Park Cabins. 8 fully furnished air-conditioned
cabins. 100 State Park Rd., Cheraw. (843) 537-9656,1-866345-7275 (reservations) or 1-800-868-9630. www.southcarolinaparks.com
Chesterfield Motel. 12 rooms. 321 East Blvd., Chesterfield.
(843) 623-6808.
Enjoy your stay in one of the cabins at Cheraw State Park.
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Days Inn. 55 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Outdoor pool,
complimentary continental breakfast, golf packages, coffee
machines, refrigerators in each room. Microwaves available.
Suites with Jacuzzi, 27” TV w/remote, HBO and ESPN. AAA
Approved. AARP discount. Truck parking. 820 Market St.,
Cheraw. 1-800-325-2525 or (843) 537-5554.
Executive Inn. 72 rooms. Free hot breakfast buffet. Smoking/
Non-Smoking rooms and conference room. 710 Market St.,
Cheraw. 1-800-424-6423 or (843) 537-2101.
Guest Lodge. 23 rooms. No pets allowed. Newly renovated
rooms. Non-smoking facility. Complimentary coffee in lobby.
Hair dryers in rooms. Truck parking available. Microwave and
refrigerator in each room. HBO, 27” TV with remote. 910 W.
McGregor St., Pageland. (843) 672-6117.
Inn Cheraw. 50 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Refrigerators,
coffee service and hair dryers in all rooms. Complimentary
deluxe continental breakfast. Pets allowed. Golf packages. AAA
approved. AARP discount. 321 Second St., Cheraw. 1-800535-8709 or (843) 537-2011.
Jameson Inn. 58 Rooms; 13 premium rooms with microwaves,
refrigerator, coffee pots and recliners. All other rooms have two
double beds or one king bed. Handicap available, AAA & AARP
approved pool, fitness center, continental breakfast & golf packages. 885 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw. 1-800-JAMESON or
(843) 537-5625. www.jamesoninns.com
The Villager Motel. 14 rooms. AAA approved. TV, phone, coffee service. Restaurant nearby. 703 N. Pearl St., Pageland.
(843) 672-7225.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Americas Best Value Inn – Winnsboro. 45 rooms. Pool, complimentary breakfast, microwaves & refrigerators, coffeemakers, hair dryers, and wireless high speed Internet in all rooms.
Whirlpool suites, coin laundry, cable. 1894 US 321 Byp. South,
Winnsboro. (803) 635-1447.
Fairfield Motel. 22 rooms, 2 suites. Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Pool, meeting facilities. Complimentary Continental Breakfast.
AAA approved, AARP discount. 56 US Hwy. 321 Byp. South.
(803) 635-3458. www.fairfieldmotelwinnsboro.com
*Ramada Limited – Ridgeway. 57 rooms, Kings, Queens with 2
beds, suites, kitchenettes, Jacuzzi rooms available, Pool, laundry, fax and copier services available, pets allowed with charge
of $10 per pet. Free HBO, complimentary breakfast, in room
coffee, iron/ironing board and blow dryers. 6173 State Hwy. 34
(I-77, exit 34), Ridgeway. (803) 337-7575.
KERSHAW COUNTY
Camden Motel. 12 rooms. Recently remodeled. Kitchenettes.
1117 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Camden. (803) 432-7647.
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Camden West Inn. 117 spacious guest rooms. Full hot complimentary breakfast buffet. Meeting and banquet space for 200.
Large outdoor pool and recreation area. Plums Restaurant and
Lounge provides great food and entertainment. 850 Highway 1
South (I-20, exit 92) Lugoff. (803) 438-9441.
Family members of all ages enjoy the sites and
scenery at Lake Wateree State Park.
Colony Inn. 71 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Pool.
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. Small pets allowed.
Handicapped rooms available. Complimentary boat battery
hook-ups on site. Ask about our golf packages. 2020 West
DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 432-5508 or 1 (800) 356-9801
(reservations). www.camdencolonyinn.com
Comfort Inn & Suites. 66 spacious guest rooms and suites.
Complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, exercise room and guest laundry. Suites equipped
with TV and CD stereo players, large sitting areas and some
with Jacuzzis. Complimentary high speed wireless internet
access. 220 Wall St. (I-20, exit 98), Camden. (803) 425-1010.
Deluxe Inn. 35 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking Recently remodeled. Pool. 322 East DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 432-2453.
*Econo Lodge Inn & Suites. 47 spacious guest rooms.
Smoking/non-smoking rooms, suites available with kitchenettes. Handicapped rooms available. Cable connection in all
rooms with free HBO and ESPN. Complimentary continental
breakfast, microwave & refrigerators available. Free local calls.
Small pets allowed. Outdoor pool. AAA, AARP, & senior discounts. 529 Hwy 601 (I-20 exit 92), Lugoff. (803) 438-6990.
www.econolodge.com
Holiday Inn Express – Camden. 65 rooms. Smoking/NonSmoking room and suites. Complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool,
fitness center, high speed internet access, refrigerator, microwave,
coffeemaker and dry cleaning pickup/laundry. 419 Sumter Hwy.
(I-20, exit 98), Camden. (803) 424-5000 or 1-888-890-0242.
Mona Lisa Motel. 25 guest rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Recently remodeled. Microwaves and refrigerators available.
Fax service on site. Complimentary coffee. Weekly rates available. 1011 West DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 432-7888.
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Parkview Motel. 20 rooms. Recently remodeled. Playground.
Small pets allowed. 1039 W. DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 432-7687.
Plantation Motel. 10 rooms. Small pets allowed. 1806 Jefferson
Davis Hwy., Camden. (803) 432-2300.
Ramada Limited – Lugoff. 40 guest rooms, Smoking/NonSmoking, pool, meeting room, Jacuzzi. US 601 & I-20 at 542
Highway 601 South, Lugoff. (803) 438-1807. www.ramada.com
Travel Inn. 83 guest rooms, Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Handicapped rooms available. Continental breakfast. Senior
rates available. Pets welcome. 928 US Highway 1 South,
Lugoff. (803) 438-4961.
LANCASTER COUNTY
Executive Inn – Kershaw. Excellent service and rooms!
Complementary coffee, express check-out, fax Internet access
(kiosk), pool. AAA Discounts, CMP racer discounted rates. 301
S. Hampton St., Kershaw. (803) 475-7575.
Quality Inn - Lancaster. 61 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Pool. Fitness Center. High
Speed Internet. Food and spirits within walking distance.
AAA and AARP approved. 114 Commerce Blvd. Lancaster.
1-800-JAMESON (526-3766) or (803) 283-1188.
Super 8. 60 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Pools. Restaurant
and lounge next door. Jacuzzi, king suites. Complimentary
newspaper, high speed Internet, fax and copying services.
Guest laundry service. AAA and AARP approved. 1201 Hwy. 9
Byp., Lancaster. (803) 283-1200. [email protected]
www.super8.com
UNION COUNTY
American Inn. 31 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking, king or double; Jacuzzi suites, meeting room, complimentary Continental
Re-enactment drills are held throughout the year at many
historic locations in the Olde English District.
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Days Inn of Union. 39 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking rooms.
Fitness center, outdoor pool and expanded continental breakfast. 101 Toshes Creek Circle, Union. (864) 427-0308 or 1-800DAYS INN.
Palmetto Inn. 62 rooms. Luxury lodging at affordable rates,
microwaves and refrigerators. High speed Internet. Continental
breakfast. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Pool. Conference room.
Restaurant. 1235 South Duncan Byp., Union. (864) 427-5682.
*Quality Inn. 52 rooms. Non-Smoking room available. Interior
corridors. Remote-controlled TV with HBO, meeting room, exercise room, deluxe continental breakfast. King Jacuzzi rooms
available. Free local calls and complimentary newspaper. 315
North Duncan Byp., Union. (888) 315-2378 or (864) 427-5060.
www.qualityinn.com
YORK COUNTY
breakfast, remote cable TV, micro-fridge, coffee maker, hair
dryer, restaurant within walking distance. 755 N Duncan Byp.
(next to Hardee’s Restaurant), Union. (864) 427-5444.
Baymont Inn & Suites. 60 rooms, 80% Non-Smoking. Suites
and handicapped-accessible rooms. 60 rooms offering guests
value without sacrificing comfort and amenities. All king and
queen rooms with Queen Anee and Lazy Boy recliners, wireless internet, full hot continental breakfast, lounge and meeting
rooms, fitness center, business center, free local calls, guest
voice mail, free guest laundry, work desk with ergonomics chair,
rooms with refrigerators and microwaves. Pets allowed with fee.
AAA/AARP discounts. 1106 North Anderson Rd., Rock Hill.
(803) 329-1330. www.baymontinns.com/Hotel/23012 [email protected]
Bestway Inn. 60 room property offering the amenities of a
chain with the room rate of an independent. Smoking and NonSmoking rooms. Refrigerators, hair dryers, and in-room coffee
services. Conveniently located to many restaurants, Winthrop
Coliseum, and I-77. Only minutes from Carowinds Theme Park.
825 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill. 1-800-264-BEST (2378) or (803)
329-1177. www.bestwayinnrockhillsc.com
Best Western Carowinds. 52 Rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Pool, exercise room; cable, refrigerator and microwave in all rooms.
Jacuzzi rooms, suites, group rates. Complementary continental
breakfast area, restaurants nearby. 3675 Foothills Way. (I-77, exit
90), Fort Mill (803) 548-8400. www.bestwesterncharlotte.net
Budget Motel. 23 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. All king and
queen beds. Full service restaurant and lounge. 588 South
Anderson Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 329-5211.
Cabins at Camp Wilderness Resort (Carowinds Theme
Park) 15 air-conditioned rental cabins with kitchens and bathrooms. 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill. (800) 888-4386.
www.carowinds.com
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Clarion Hotel Carowinds. 198 spacious guest rooms. Full service hotel. Largest swimming pool on the block. Restaurant and
lounge on-site. Amenities include free wireless high speed internet access, expanded cable, HBO, ESPN, Fox, free 24-hour business center with free copier and fax machine, interior corridors
with elevators, exercise room with universal equipment and sauna,
meeting and banquet rooms available, close proximity to shopping
center. 3695 Foothills Way, Fort Mill (I-77, exit 90). (803) 548-2400.
www.plazacarowindshotel.com
Comfort Inn – Carowinds. 153 rooms with two meeting rooms
and Jacuzzi suites available. All rooms have microwave/refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, hairdryer, coffeemakers, and free
wireless Internet access. Complimentary deluxe continental
breakfast, exercise room, and large outdoor pool. 3725 Avenue
of the Carolinas, (I-77, exit 90 at the park entrance), Fort Mill.
(803) 548-5200. www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc416
Comfort Suites of Rock Hill. 71 rooms. 100% smoke-free.
Located near numerous attractions, shopping, entertainment
and sports venues in the area. Offers free full breakfast & coffee,
free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper, free local calls, fitness center, indoor heated pool and indoor
hot tub. Pets welcome. 1323 Old Springdale Rd. (I-77, exit 79),
Rock Hill. (803) 326-3300. www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/SC287
Country Inn & Suites – Rock Hill. 43 rooms with suites (Jacuzzi
suites available). Pool, exercise room and free continental plus
breakfast, Charming bed and breakfast inn with modern conveniences and in-room amenities including coffee makers, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Two phone lines in each room with
data ports, voice mail and fax hookups. 865 Patriot Prkw. (I-77,
exit 82-B), Rock Hill. 1-800-456-4000 or (803) 329-5151. www.
countryinns.com/rock-hill-hotel-sc-29730/scrock
*Courtyard by Marriott – Rock Hill. It’s A New Stay! 90 rooms.
Newly renovated, non-smoking facility. Refrigerators and
Microwaves in all rooms. In addition to standard rooms, a limited
number of Executive and Spa Suites available. Complimentary
Wireless Internet throughout hotel. Direct TV. Bistro Restaurant
serves breakfast and dinner with Starbucks Coffee and full
bar service. 24-hour business center and library with books
and games. “Go Board” for up to the minute news, weather,
and entertainment. 24-hour Market for beverages and snacks.
Beautifully landscaped courtyard with fire pit and lounge furniture, INDOOR swimming pool and whirlpool spa, exercise room.
Conference/meeting space for 30 attendees. Inquire about
Special Group Rates! 1300 River Run Court (I-77 exit 82-C,
adjacent to Outback Steakhouse), Rock Hill. (803) 324-1400 or
1-800-321-2211. www.marriott.com/rkhcy
Days Inn – Rock Hill. 100 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Conference room, pool. Free continental breakfast, remote color
TV. 875 Riverview Rd. 1-800-221-2222 or (803) 329-2171.
Deluxe Inn & Suites. 41 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Complimentary continental breakfast. Pool. 1568 Alexander
Love Hwy., York. (803) 684-2525. www.deluxeinnyork.com
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Econo Lodge – Rock Hill. 98 comfortable rooms, conveniently
located near many popular area destinations. Amenities include
one bedroom suites, Jacuzzi suites, cable television, and In-room
microwaves and refrigerators. AAA, AARP, government, and military discounts available. Easy Interstate access. 914 Riverview
Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 329-7466 or 1 (888) 736-7011.
Econo Lodge -- Carowinds. 80 Rooms. Our accommodations
offer smoking or non-smoking rooms with interior corridors and
electronic room entry. Rooms are furnished with either one king
or two queen beds, and every room is equipped with refrigerator
and microwaves, free coffee and coffeemakers, iron and ironing
boards, hairdryers, deluxe walk-in showers, cable television with
free HBO, movies on demand, voice mail, and complimentary
high speed wireless internet access! Our amenities include an
expanded deluxe continental breakfast that offers fresh Belgium
waffles, assorted fresh fruits, yogurts, and a complimentary USA
today newspaper. Plus, there is an outdoor pool and patio area
for our guest’s enjoyment. We also have handicapped accessible rooms as well as whirlpool suites available. 3540 Lakemont
Blvd., Fort Mill (I-77, exit 90). (803) 547-2300.
Economy Inn Express. 42 rooms. King/Queen. sized-rooms.
Smoking/Non-Smoking,. Free local calls. Corporate and group
rates, Complimentary high speed wireless Internet access. Pass
to local health club. Special needs rooms. AARP discounts.
Complimentary continental breakfast. 840 Riverview Rd. (I-77,
exit 82-B), Rock Hill. (803) 329-5252.
Hampton Inn – Rock Hill. 163 rooms. Non-Smoking. Deluxe
Jacuzzi suites. Meeting room (up to 50 people). FREE deluxe
continental breakfast, local phone calls, and high speed Internet.
In room amenities include coffee makers, irons, ironing boards,
voice mail, and two phone lines. Business center and fitness
center available 24 hours. Outdoor swimming pool. Adjacent to
the Galleria Mall and several restaurants. 2111 Tabor Dr. (1-77
exit 79 Dave Lyle Blvd). 1-800-HAMPTON or (803) 325-1100.
www.rockhill.hamptoninn.com
*Hilton Garden Inn – Rock Hill. 127 rooms and suites/whirlpool
rooms available. Made to order omelets with full breakfast buffet
available and open to the public. Complimentary wireless internet throughout the building. Garden Sleep System beds provide
our guests with the firmness or softness level they prefer at the
touch of a button. All bed linens are freshly laundered prior to
the guest’s arrival. 32” flat screen TVs in each guestroom. Full
service restaurant for breakfast. Full service catering and conference/banquet facilities for up to 200 people. High tech training
room for 36 people. Outdoor pool and spa. Complimentary laundry facility. Business center and exercise room. All guestrooms
include spacious work desk, refrigerator, microwave, iron and
board and coffeemaker. 650 Tinsley Way. (I-77 exit 79, Dave
Lyle Blvd) Manchester Village Area, Rock Hill. 1-877-782-9444
or (803) 325-2800. www.rockhill.hgi.com
*Holiday Inn – Rock Hill. Newly constructed, 114 rooms feature upscale furnishings, triple-sheeted bedding and a pillow
menu that has plush, quality options, 32-inch flat panel LCD
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HDTV, work desk, wet bar, microwave and fridge. Hotel Kem’s
Restaurant offers American cuisine, kids under 12 eat free.
Relax in Kem’s Bar enjoy a cocktail or catch a game. Other amenities: business & fitness centers, indoor pool, convenience store
and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. With 2,376 sq ft of meeting
space we can host any type of event. 503 Galleria Blvd. (I-77
exit 79, behind Galleria Mall), Rock Hill. (803) 323-1900. www.
holidayinn.com/rockhillsc
Howard Johnson. 56 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking (75%).
All rooms feature microwave-refrigerator, iron & ironing board,
coffeemaker, hair dryer, and 25 inch TV. Close to shopping and
many popular restaurants Complimentary deluxe continental
breakfast 911 Riverview Rd. (I-77, exit 82-B), Rock Hill. (803)
329-7900. www.hojo.com
The Inn at Winthrop (Joynes Hall). Features 12 non-smoking
suites. Guests can enjoy phones with voicemail and internet
access. Amenities include microwaves, refrigerators, remotecontrolled 19” cable television, hair dryers, irons with ironing
boards, coffeemakers, complimentary toiletries. Conveniently
located at the main entrance on the campus of Winthrop
University. 1700 Memorial Cir., Rock Hill. (803) 323-2300.
www.winthrop.edu/inn
Knights Inn York. Newly renovated rooms. Free Wi-Fi.
Refrigerators and microwaves in rooms. Free local calls and
25-inch cable TV. Non-smoking rooms available. Iron and ironing board available. 631 US Hwy. 321 Byp., York. (803) 6849595. www.knightsinnyork.com
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Microtel Inns & Suites. 77 Rooms. Smoking/ non-smoking
Deluxe Suites. Meeting room holds up to 10, Free deluxe continental breakfast. Free Local Calls. Full Cable TV w/ HBO. In room
amenities include: coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave,
voice mail, two phone lines with data port. Government, corporate, AAA & AARP discounts available. Complimentary pass to
local Health Club. Children under 12 stay free. Guest Laundry
available. Interior corridors. Business Center w/cable modem.
Over 30 restaurants/fast food facilities within 4 miles. Over 20 golf
courses nearby. Carowinds theme park–8 miles. Cherry Park and
Winthrop University–3 miles. Historic Brattonsville–10 miles. AAA
Costumed re-enactors tell the story of colonial plantation
life at Historic Brattonsville (p. 46).
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Motel 6 – Carowinds. 122 rooms. Non-Smoking rooms available. Shoney’s Restaurant on site. Outdoor pool. Micro-fridge
rooms and roll-away beds available. 15-20 person meeting
room on location. Fax machine. Pets allowed. Weekly rates
available. 3541 Foothills Way, Fort Mill. (803) 548-9656. www.
motel6.com
Motel 6 – Rock Hill. 105 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Free
3 HBO, ESPN, USA & TNT. Complimentary breakfast and free
local calls. Refrigerators/microwaves in some rooms, Free coffee makers. Exterior corridors. Complimentary pass to local
gym. Parking for Buses, RVs & trucks. AAA, AARP, seniors,
government, corporate and group discounts available. Weekly
rates also available. Many restaurants and service stations
within walking distance. 962 Riverview Rd. (I-77, exit 82B,
behind McDonald’s), Rock Hill. (803) 329-3232.
Baseball–6 miles. Rock Hill Airport–4 miles. 3 hrs to the beaches &
mountains. I-77 exit 82-B, right at traffic light, 50 yards on left. 1047
Riverview Rd., Rock Hill, 1-888-771-7171 or (803) 817-7700. www.
microtelinn.com/hotel/28379
Myersart Pottery Studio. A private studio apartment is available for pottery lovers at Myersart Pottery. This is a beautiful
rural location with rolling hills, creek walks, a pond where you
can feed and watch fish and enjoy many varieties of birds and
wildlife. The resident potters, John and Jan Myers invite you to
watch them at work, try your own piece of clay, shop in their
gallery, or just relax and enjoy peaceful surroundings. Meals
and activities are optional according to your individual needs.
Located on a 90 acre farm near Hickory Grove in Western York
County. 1281 Legion Rd. Hickory Grove. (803) 925-2274. [email protected]
Quality Inn – Carowinds. 68 rooms, Smoking/Non-Smoking.
Restaurants nearby. In walking distance of Carowinds and
shopping. 3560 Lakemont Rd., Fort Mill. (803) 548-0100.
Quality Inns & Suites. 96 rooms, all with micro-refrigerators.
24-hour restaurant on premises. Features the largest swimming
pool on block. Free local calls, wireless internet. Hot deluxe
breakfast, Jacuzzi rooms, 2-room suites available, banquet and
meeting facilities, guest laundry, interior corridors. 2625 Cherry
Rd. (exit 82B), Rock Hill. (803) 329-3121. [email protected] www.qualityinn.com/hotel/SC042
Ramada Inn. Accessible rooms. Amenities include: free local
calls, morning coffee, expanded cable, outdoor pool, coin laundry, restaurant on site, truck parking and WiFi. Kids stay free
and pets allowed. Formerly Motel 6. 2640 Cherry Rd. (I-77, exit
82A). Rock Hill. (803) 329-1122.
Red Roof Inn. 76 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking. Family &
Jacuzzi rooms available. Complimentary continental breakfast.
Ample truck, U-haul and boat parking. Restaurants nearby.
60-channel cable TV, including HBO, ESPN, MAX, CNN, TNT,
AMC and many more. No pets allowed. 1037 Riverview Rd.,
Rock Hill. (I-77, exit 82B) Close to Carowinds, Cherry Park and
Winthrop University. (803) 329-3150.
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Royal Inn. 39 rooms. Smoking/Non-Smoking.. Many restaurants and service stations within walking distance. 952
Riverview Rd. (I-77, exit 82B), Rock Hill. (803) 329-3535.
Super 8 Motel. 62 comfortable rooms in a new property. 70%
non-Smoking, suites, executive rooms & handicapped-accessible rooms available. Complimentary continental breakfast. Many
restaurants nearby, 53 channel cable TV, including HBO, ESPN,
MAX and SHOWTIME. Fitness center, guest laundry, free local
calls, corporate rooms. AAA and AARP discounts, children
under 12 stay free. No pets allowed. 888 Riverview Road (I-77,
exit 82B), Rock Hill. (803) 980-0400. www.super8.com
*TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Rock Hill. Brand New All Suite
Hotel! This area’s newest and first extended stay hotel offers
free Continental Breakfast—starting each day off right—high
speed internet and local calls. In the Pinch market, business
center, fitness center available 24 hours a day. Outdoor pool,
patio and grill area. The three floors and 97 suites offer all the
creature comforts of home, from full kitchens to HDTV. Choose
from your choice of our studio suite, one bedroom suite or our
spacious two bedroom suite. We look forward to hosting your
stay! 2135 Tabor Dr. (I-77, exit 79), Rock Hill. (803) 327-0700.
www.marriott.com/rkhts
Wingate by Wyndham. 73% Non-Smoking executive rooms,
suites and handicapped-accessible rooms. 92 rooms offering
guests affordable luxury, courteous service, high quality amenities, uncommon comfort and 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Every over-sized room includes separate areas for sleep and
work, a two line desk phone with speaker, data port, voice
mail and conference call capabilities, 900 megahertz cordless
phone, well-lit desk with executive chair, free local calls and
long distance access, coffee maker, refrigerator, hair dryer, iron,
full-sized ironing board, safe, 251 color TV with a free movie
channel, interior corridors, electronic room entry, an on-property
fitness center with a whirlpool, outdoor swimming pool, complimentary expanded deluxe continental breakfast and express
check-in and check out. 760 Galleria Blvd., Rock Hill. 1-800-2281000 or (803) 324-9000. www.wingatehotels.com
All visitors are welcomed at this beautiful inn owned and run
by an English couple. (An Inn on York Street)
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Spend a quiet morning or evening on the beautiful porch at
Inn Upon Moon River Plantation B&B in Chester.
BED & BREAKFASTS / HISTORIC INNS
CHESTER COUNTY
An Inn on York Street. A bed and breakfast owned and run by
an English couple specializing in golfing holidays for U.K. and
European visitors. All visitors are welcome to come and enjoy
our historic Southern style plantation home. All pastimes and
hobbies can be catered for, or just chill by our large pool in the
3-acre gardens. Come and enjoy Mark and Sandie’s English
hospitality. 164 York St., Chester. (803) 581-8681. [email protected] www.innonyorkstreet.com
Inn Upon Moon River Plantation B&B. Moon River (named for
the classic Louis Armstrong song) is a wonderful and beautiful colonial home (c. 1904). It was built in the style of an old
southern plantation for the Cross family. The design is that of
an African American citizen, Thomas Henry Ayers, DDS. This
type of construction is fondly remembered as “Uncle Tommy’s
Mansion”, a description provided by Ms. Vivian Ayers of the historic Brainerd Institute, Chester. The innkeepers have an abiding
love for God and an appreciation for African American history
and music. Throughout the house are paintings and pictures of
notable contributors to this unique American experience. Each
of the four bedrooms has its own special theme: the Jazz bedroom, the Gospel bedroom, the Blues bedroom and the Rock
‘n’ Roll bedroom. All are exceptionally spacious with private full
baths. 119 Pinckney St., Chester. (803) 379-1683. www.moonriverplantationbedandbreakfast.com
Pinckney Inn. Retreat from the ordinary in the peaceful, unhurried surroundings of an era gone by. We’re serving up hospitality, southern style in our 18th Century Charleston-Victorian
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Inn. For business trips, we have a conference room available
for meetings, and a large desk in our executive suite. A kitchen
with a small refrigerator, microwave, and dishes is provided in
your suite for your convenience. We also have a spot for yoga
(with props) and some workout equipment to help keep you
limber. When you’re ready to unwind, our back yard is a lovely
spot to enjoy various songbirds as they nest in the surrounding bamboo forest. 113 Pinckney St., Chester. (803) 581-0400.
www.innsite.com/inns/B011390.html
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
501 Kershaw and Spears Guest House. Historically restored,
501 Kershaw has one guest room furnished with antiques.
Spears Guest House offers four bedrooms, each with a private bath, TV, phone, modern and coffee pot. Guests have use
of parlor, dining room and kitchen. Fax and gas grill. Ideal for
groups and business travelers. Corporate and extended rates.
Continental breakfast. Two corporate apartments also available.
501 Kershaw St., Cheraw. 1-888-424-3729 or (843) 537-7733.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
*Honeysuckle Acres Bed & Breakfast & Reception Salon.
Styled after the manner of a small European guesthouse or “pension” this lovely Greek Revival home is furnished in an eclectic
mix of fine European and American antiques and classical furniture. Reminiscent of an antebellum mansion, Honeysuckle Acres
was built in 1927 by local banker Charles Finch Elliot and his
wife Katherine Flenniken Elliot. The Elliots ordered and designed
plans of historic homes and carefully designed the woodwork and
grand staircase in this home to conform to historic patterns. The
property is located on 7 park-like acres, complete with the original
stables. The 40-foot ballroom on the first floor is used for entertaining large functions. The antique window cornices in the ballroom
This lovely Greek Revival home built in 1927 by a local banker is now a
bed and breakfast inn, Honeysuckle Acres. It features a 40-foot ballroom
on the first floor which is still used for entertaining.
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were originally installed in the Lace House (circa 1854), the original
Governor’s Mansion in Columbia. Two guest rooms are available
for lodging with the possibility of a third connected as a suite with
a shared bath. Gourmet breakfast, Cable, meeting room. Ideal for
large receptions and functions. 70 Honeysuckle Ln., Winnsboro.
(803) 635-7583. Outside SC (800) 387-1112. [email protected] www.honeysuckleacres.com
Enjoy your stay at Spears Guest house in Cheraw.
Songbird Manor. Stately 1912 William Morris-style home built by
local businessman and entrepreneur Marcus W. Doty is a showplace of fine craftsmanship from the imported pressed brick exterior and sweeping verandah with detailed ceiling to the elegant
molded plaster ceilings in main rooms, extensive oak wainscoting, moldings and staircase, 8 foot chestnut pocket doors and
mahogany inlays. Five beautifully decorated guest rooms with
private baths (three with original claw foot tubs), fireplaces, TV
and telephone. Guest refrigerator and coffee service upstairs, full
breakfast. Smoking outside. Located in the historic district within
easy walking distance to gift and antique shops, restaurants and
historical museum. 3 miles to South Carolina Railroad Museum.
Convenient to Columbia, Charlotte, Lake Wateree. 116 North Zion
St., Winnsboro. (803) 635-6963. www.bbonline.com/sc/songbird.
[email protected]
Victorian Elegance Inn. We cordially invite you to experience
true “Victorian Elegance” along with the tranquil relaxation at
our beautiful Bed and Breakfast Inn overlooking our private 200
plus acre estate. This unique hideaway offers a resort-like surrounding away from the overwhelming chaos of everyday life.
This stately home has the perfect blend of “unique charm and
romantic Victorian elegance” that seemingly harmonizes the
aristocratic pleasure with luxuries that are pleasing to the eye
and inviting to our overnight guest. The four elegantly decorated bedchambers are enhanced with beautiful antiques, floral
arrangements, oriental rugs and fine art. The original, ornate,
one-of-a-kind, hand carved furnishings created by master
carvers, reflecting the human touch of a bygone era. One may
choose between the classic elegance of a smaller room to the
spacious suite for two that offer the perfect picture of solitude
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and romance with breathtaking panoramic view and bountiful
nature. Each room is uniquely appointed for your comfort and
the overall elegant decor. A full gourmet breakfast will be served
on a ornately hand carved dining table paired with eight heavenly carved cane back chairs depicting cherubs from the early
1800. Fine antique hand painted china and gold-plated flatware all seemingly begin to converse with each other, echoing
a mood and tone that offers an irresistible ambiance. A separate “Cottage by the Pond” offers additional lodging for romantic getaways and other special occasions. 139 Trantham Rd.,
Ridgeway. (803) 438-3088. www.victorianeleganceinn.com
Whispering Willows. A respite in the woods, purposefully designed
so that many would take an opportunity to reflect on what God has
done and is doing in their lives and, after being renewed in spirit, to
return to that which God calls them. Guests from all over the world
benefit from both the peaceful environment and welcoming innkeepers. Whether reserving individual rooms or the whole house for
retreats, family reunions, wedding parties, or a variety of other special celebrations, guests will find a most comfortable setting. There
are five spacious (350-700 sq. .ft) rooms with private baths. See
specific rooms for air spa/tub/shower combos and microwave/fridge
availability. The innkeepers take special joy in serving a speciallyprepared breakfast to be enjoyed in either the main house sunroom
or in the privacy of your guest room. Stroll on our wooded trails or
take a short drive to nearby picturesque towns and shops. 2402
East Peach Rd., Ridgeway. (I-77, Exit 32). (803) 608-3280. www.
whisperingwillowsbandb.com
KERSHAW COUNTY
*Bloomsbury Inn. Sensational in any Season. One of the top 10
B&Bs in the Nation, 2008; Innkeepers of the Year, 2009 & 2010,
this award winning property graciously awaits your arrival. Built
in 1849 by Colonel James Chesnut, Sr. and Mary Cox Chesnut,
Bloomsbury was often times host to famed Civil War diarist, Mary
Boykin Chesnut. With uncompromising attention to detail, Bruce
An award-winning bed and breakfast, Bloomsbury Inn (c. 1849)
was host to a rare snowfall in February 2010.
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Camden House. A Robert Mills-inspired plantation mansion in
the style of Greek revival and Federal architecture, this house was
built by Charles John Shannon between 1828 and 1832. Designed
to suit the social life of the time, the expansive drawing rooms and
spacious bedrooms were a necessity for accommodating guests
who frequently stayed several days while traveling between plantations. Camden House exudes the affluent style and ambiance of
the period. Today the house is tastefully decorated and furnished
to reflect its era with lovely guest rooms and suites with private
baths. Hospitality and preservation are in the style of the English
country Manor. Drawing rooms, piazzas, fountains, reflecting pool
and swimming in private garden. Situated in Historic downtown
Camden, just an easy stroll to antiques, art galleries, archives,
shops and restaurants. The house is mentioned in the Library of
Congress and many of the original features are preserved. After
nearly 200 years, the house remains true to its calling: entertaining honored guests and providing hospitality worthy of its history.
Full Southern breakfast. 1502 Broad St., Camden. (803) 713-1013.
[email protected]. www.camdenhouse.us
and Katherine Brown have created an experience that will surpass
your expectations. This bed and breakfast is quietly tucked away
on a residential street of the Historic District, in the oldest inland
town in South Carolina. Offers: full gourmet breakfast, afternoon
social, wireless internet, cable TV, all private baths, two acres of
manicured grounds, homemade sweets, Bloomsbury tours and
oral histories, large guest rooms with sitting areas, all served
with Southern Hospitality. Inspected and approved by the South
Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association. 1707 Lyttleton St. (I-20
exit 98, proceed North on Hwy 521 for 3.2 miles, turn right on
Chesnut St. for 0.2 mile, turn left on Lyttleton St. for 0.1 mile, located on left), Camden. (803) 432-5858. www.bloomsburyinn.com
Old McCaskill’s Farm B&B. This house was built with inspiration from the old plantation houses, four over four with a long
central hall. Guests are free to roam the grounds to see the animals and enjoy the fresh air, and will be given a tour of the farm
at check-in. Each of our guest rooms has a unique hardwood
floor, walk in closet, complimentary wifi access, cable television, a shared Jack and Jill bathroom and an antique double
bed. These rooms share a communal lounge area. Breakfast
can be taken in the antique-laden, country kitchen or on the
pergola-covered porch that overlooks the pond and the barn.
This farm offers a Farm-to-Table breakfast, which will include
bacon, eggs and/or sausage, raised here on the farm, as well
as toast, grits, and fresh fruit. Also available are jams and jellies
canned on the farm. Children are welcome but should be under
adult supervision at all times. No pets please. Reservations
required. Visa and Master Card accepted. 377 Cantey Ln.
Rembert. (803) 432-9537. www.oldmccaskillfarm.com
LANCASTER COUNTY
HomePlace Bed & Breakfast. Nestled in a country setting, this
has been a home and farm since 1920. Five bedrooms and five pri-
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Circa 1828 Kilburnie, meticulously restored in 1999, is Lancaster's foremost
Bed & Breakfast Inn set among 400 acres of private property.
vate baths. Complimentary continental breakfast. 7096 Pageland
Hwy., Lancaster. 1-800-249-7773 or (803) 285-7773. dianne@
yancylou-homeplace.com www.yancylou-homeplace.com
*Kilburnie, the Inn at Craig Farm. This country estate is a luxurious, beautifully maintained Bed and Breakfast Inn with the aura
of a small private boutique hotel. The home, a 185 year old antebellum Grand Dame was moved in 1999 to 400-acre historic
Craig Farm and completely restored to her former Greek revival
grandeur. Recommended by Southern Living Magazine, Kilburnie
attracts connoisseurs of sophisticated and relaxed comfort. All
the beautifully furnished and commodious guestrooms have
Bose Radios, fire-side seating and spacious bright private spalike baths (two of which with fireplaces) all complete with hydro
therapy whirlpools. The Inn has every modern amenity one would
expect in an upscale hotel. Kilburnies quiet and expansive country
setting belies its 30 miles proximity from Charlotte, NC. Kilburnie is
known for its friendly European-laced hospitality and its gourmet
breakfasts. There are nature trails to explore, gardens with seating benches, and three large piazzas with rocking chairs for quiet
solitude or socializing. Guests enjoy tours of both Kilburnie and historic Craig House, the innkeepers private residence. The grounds
and Palladian Pavilion are an exceptional setting for weddings
and special events. Kilburnie is also ideal for groups of up to ten
adults, making themselves home in this wonderful and very private
estate. The Dutch-American innkeeper, Johannes Tromp, is the
former General Manager of Windows on the World restaurant,
which before 9/11 was one of New York Citys premier establishments. Kilburnie is inspected and approved by the South Carolina
Bed and Breakfast association. 1824 Craig Farm Rd., Lancaster.
(803) 416-8420. [email protected] www.kilburnie.com
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The Inn at Merridun. This 1855 Greek revival mansion has
5 guest rooms with private baths (two with whirlpool tubs for
2) and many interesting architectural details. Located on 9
wooded acres, the Inn is only a 5-minute walk to downtown
Union. Evening dessert and a full country gourmet breakfast
are included in the rates; dinners available most evenings by
prior appointment. The Inn was featured in Southern Living
1998 and was chosen by the Atlanta Journal & Constitution in
1999 as one of 10 great inns in the Southeast. Miss Fannie’s,
A Yesteryear Tea Room is on the premises. 100 Merridun Pl.,
Union. 1-888-892-6020 or (864) 427-7052. info@merridun.
com www.merridun.com
YORK COUNTY
*The Book & The Spindle. Enjoy true southern hospitality
when you stay in this lovely, historic Georgian home across
from Winthrop University in Rock Hill. Close to down town, to
eating/shopping areas and to performing arts events. Open
since 1989, this home away from home has two guest rooms
and two suites, each decorated with different South Carolinian
themes. All rooms and suites have private baths, cable TV, coffee makers and many more amenities. In addition, the suites
offer full kitchens and additional sitting areas. The Charleston
Suite has a sunroom while the Camden Suite has a balconyporch where you can relax and enjoy the view of the Winthrop
campus. Prices, which are extremely reasonable, include a full
Southern-style breakfast. AAA triple diamond rating. By reservation only. Pam and Warren Bowen, innkeepers. 626 Oakland
Ave., Rock Hill. (803) 328-1913.
UNION COUNTY
East Main Guest House. A completely restored, vintage home
with three exquisitely decorated guest rooms, each with a private bath, phone, cable TV, fax, and Wi-Fi available. A full, hot,
gourmet breakfast served in the dining room, in bed, or under
the pergola in our garden next to the waterfall and fish pool.
AAA 3-Diamond Rating; Mobil 3-Star Rating. 600 East Main
St., Rock Hill. (803) 366-1161. www.bbonline.com/sc/eastmain
or eastmainsc.com
Harmony House Bed & Breakfast. Harmony House is the
place to come for real peace and quiet. Located in the rolling hills just south of Rock Hill, we offer elegant rooms with
jetted tubs, fire places, and many extras. All rooms are $130
per night all the time. For those very special occasions you
can ‘upgrade’ to include one dozen red roses and sparkling
cider for an additional $40. We have a beautifully landscaped
garden for weddings and one-day small group retreats. Our
neighbors at Harmony Acres offer horse back riding on 15
miles of privately owned trails! This can be arranged by separate contract with Harmony Acres. We continue to offer the
‘sixth night free’ for our frequent guests. We now offer on-line
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reservations via our website: www. harmonyhousebb.com Step
out of the fast lane for a few nights and refresh! 3485 Harmony
Rd., Catawba. (803) 403-1912. [email protected]
www.HarmonyHouseBB.com.com
Park Avenue Inn. Built in 1916, the Inn has twin parlors and
dining room with a 10’ pine table and three bedrooms with
private baths; one bedroom is downstairs. Two baths have a
6’ bathtub. Large front porch with swing and rocking chairs.
Continental plus breakfast served. One block from Winthrop
University. Small pets welcome. 347 Park Ave., Rock Hill. Toll
free: 1-877-422-0127 or (803) 325-1764.
RESTAURANTS
Listed below are area restaurants with a local flair or flavor.
Dining opportunities in chain restaurants have not been
included.
CHESTER COUNTY
Anna’s Arbor. Restaurant & Catering – Unique dining. Lunch
(Tues–Sat) and dinner (Fri 6–until) with live entertainment.
Large rental rooms available. 129 Gadsden St., Downtown
Chester. (803) 581-2666.
Bella Roma – Italian Restaurant Cuisine. Buffalo wings, salads, Stromboli, calzone, sandwiches, pasta. All homemade
food. Lunch and dinner. Dine In, take-out and catering available. 1884 JA Cochran Byp., Chester. (803) 581-8888.
Blackstock Fish Camp. Specializing in catfish fillet. Lunch and
dinner. Closed Mondays. 1944 Blackstock Rd., Blackstock.
(803) 581-6568.
Catawba Fish Camp. Delicious seafood, served family style. All
items on menu cooked in heart-healthy trans fat-free canola oil.
All you can eat. Dinner Wed-Sat; lunch Fri & Sat. 6131 Lancaster
Hwy., Fort Lawn. (803) 872-4477. www.catawbafishcamp.com
The Cyclone Restaurant. A non-smoking, family oriented restaurant, with home cooked meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Small event catering. Sunday buffet. 249 Columbia St.,
Chester. (803) 377-1500.
Flopeye Café. Hometown café. 5 am–10 pm, Mon–Sat. 511
Chester Ave., Great Falls. (803) 482-4968.
The Front Porch. Serves delicious home-cooked meals. Also
offers catering. Great reviews. 3072 Lancaster Hwy., Richburg.
(803) 789-5029.
Gene’s Restaurant. Home-cooked meals. A favorite with the
local population. 156 Gadsden St., Downtown Chester. (803)
377-1400.
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J & B Grill. 2091 J A Cochran Byp, #A, Chester. (803) 5811747.
KJz’s Wings and Ale. Come enjoy our great food and cold
beer at the lowest prices in town. 631 JA Cochran By-Pass, Ste.
F, Chester. (803) 385-1222.
Stella’s. Serves specialty deli sandwiches, soups, desserts,
and soda fountain style ice cream sundaes and splits. Open
M-Thurs:11 am-9 pm; Fri & Sat: 11 am-10:30 pm; Sun: 11 am-6
pm. 116 Gadsden St., Downtown Chester. (803) 581-1040.
Summit Food and Spirits. Restaurant and sports bar. Also
catering. 134 Main St., Downtown Chester. (803) 581-3663.
The Italian Garden of Chester. Authentic Italian cusine. Large
variety of pizza cooked in a special pizza oven that is lined with
stone. Open 11 am–9:30 pm Sun-Thurs; 11 am–10:30 pm, Fri
& Sat. 1781 JA Cochran By-Pass, Chester. (803) 581-4500.
UMI Japanese Restaurant. Dine in or order take out. 510 B.C.
Moore Dr., Ste E, Chester. (803) 385-3600.
Vinny’s. Real Italian home-cooking with dishes created throughout
a career that spans 25+ years. Indulge in an authentic Italian experience complete with music, magic, wine, and atmosphere. Uniquely
unforgettable. Offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and catering. Open 7
days a week. 994 Old York Rd., Chester. (803) 377-7007.
Wagon Wheel Restaurant. Their reputation is based on quality and freshness. Homemade meals. 5724 Lancaster Hwy.,
Fort Lawn. (803) 872-4654. www.wagonwheel1.com
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
The Bank of Chesterfield Restaurant & Bar. Great steaks,
pasta, ribs, and seafood in the historic old Bank of Chesterfield
in the heart of downtown Chesterfield. Nightly specials and a
large array of fabulous appetizers. Must tries: the homemade
onion rings (mom’s old recipe) and the bacon wrapped shrimp!
Open for dinner, Wed–Sat at 5 pm. 108 Main St., Chesterfield.
(843) 623-3444.
Beth’s Country Kitchen. A great place for a down-home
southern breakfast and a daily country buffet that features a
different type of meat daily. 1209 South Pearl St., Pageland.
(843) 672-2650.
Bill’s BBQ. BBQ, fried chicken buffet. Lunch Tues–Fri, Sun;
dinner Thur–Sat. 3566 Hwy. 9, Cheraw. (843) 921-9288.
Brady’s Restaurant. American, steaks, cocktails. Open for
dinner. Also lunch on Fri & Sun. 80 Powe St., Cheraw. (843)
537-4846.
Cabin Creek. American, steaks, cocktails. Open for dinner
only. 2529 Hwy. 1, Cheraw. (843) 537-4195.
Carolina Restaurant & Steak House. Known regionally for
having the best steaks in the Carolinas. Homemade baked
potato dressing and blue cheese dressings will keep you com* Indicates a member of the Olde English District
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ing back. Also a delicious buffet lunch Sun–Fri. 13882 Hwy 9
West, Chesterfield. (843) 623-2601.
College Inn. Mouth-watering ribs and more in this historic setting. 324 Second St., Cheraw. (843) 537-3535.
The Country Kitchen. Southern Country Buffet, great fried
chicken and fresh veggies. Lunch only. Closed Saturdays. 908
Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw. (843) 537-3662.
El-Sherif’s House of Pizza. Greek, Italian & American dishes,
cocktails. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sundays. 315 Second St.,
Cheraw. (843) 921-0066.
Fiesta Tapatia. Mexican specialties, cocktails. Lunch and dinner. 803 Market St., Cheraw. (843) 921-0200.
Freeze King. Known for its outstanding fried chicken – extra
crispy on the outside and extra moist on the inside. Don’t forget
the sweet coleslaw and crispy, batter dipped potato wedges! Talk
about good! 1016 West Main St., Chesterfield. (843) 623-6633.
The Golden Nugget. Famous for their seafood and Sunday
country buffet. 166 North Main St., Jefferson. (843) 658-3474.
Lynn’s Café. This restaurant offers a quick breakfast and a variety of “diner” style options for lunch. 101 West McGregor St.
(Town Square), Pageland. (843) 672-5887.
Mary’s Restaurant. Cheraw’s “in-place” for breakfast “Meat &
Three@ lunch”. Also serves breakfast. Closed Sundays. 134
Market St., Cheraw. (843) 537-6790.
McCray’s Snack Shack. Down home breakfast and lunch specials daily. 816 East McGregor St., Pageland. (843) 672-3755.
Mickey’s Restaurant. Famous for their fried chicken and homemade deserts. 114 North Maple St., Pageland. (843) 672-7757.
Moore’s Drive-In. A Chesterfield landmark. The food here will
remind you of those great times of yesteryear when it took two
hands and three or four napkins to eat a chili cheeseburger.
Always packed for breakfast with locals and beach traffic alike.
1407 West Blvd., Chesterfield. (843) 623-7739.
Nana’s Kitchen. Outstanding food at affordable prices. Daily
lunch specials, and the hamburger steak is hard to beat. For
something a little different and delectable, order a side of
delicious corn nuggets. 1225 West Blvd. (on the bypass),
Oskar’s. Authentic German dishes, seafood, cocktails. Open for
dinner only. 130 Second St., Cheraw. (843) 320-0303.
Oslo’s. American, cocktails, sometimes has entertainment.
Open for dinner only. 302 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw. (843)
537-6000.
The Oyster Place. Tapas, cocktails. Open for dinner only. 155
Second St., Cheraw. (843) 253-5281.
Pig-N-Vittles. Neo-traditional BBQ restaurant offering pulled
pork, smoked chicken and smoked turkey with freshly prepared
sides. Don’t forget to save room for the homemade banana
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The River’s Edge. A Mennonite restaurant, open Mon–Fri for
lunch; Thurs–Fri for dinner. Hearty Mennonite-inspired daily
specials, traditional dishes, unbelievable desserts and specialty
baked goods. Traditional quilts decorate walls, and the service
staff is dressed in Mennonite apparel. 162 Second St., Cheraw.
(843) 537-1109.
Season of Cheraw. Great sandwiches, soups, burgers, and
daily specials plus their “famous” Saturday breakfast; Mon–Fri
11 am–8 pm and Sat 6 am–8pm. 129 Market St., Cheraw. (843)
537-3190.
The Shed Restaurant. Country lunch buffet. Tues–Fri &
Sundays. 116 Second St., Cheraw. (843) 253-5282.
pudding. Fresh smoked BBQ and great hot dogs! Daily specials. Listed on the South Carolina Barbeque Association’s
short list of 100-Mile BBQ Houses. 126 Main St., Chesterfield.
(843) 623-5225.
Shiloh Fish House. It says a lot when people drive from the
beach to Chesterfield to eat at this restaurant. Fresh seafood is
delivered from the beach and prepared the “Shiloh way” and it
will have you wanting to come back for more. As an appetizer,
order the Oyster’s Diablo – you won’t regret it. Don’t forget to try
the fried cheesecake and fried Snickers Bar for dessert! 3388
Hwy 102, Chesterfield. (843) 623-7204.
Shiloh To Go. Just as the name implies, Shiloh To Go is an all
take-out restaurant offering everything from seafood to pizza.
Call in early, because this is a popular place in the Chesterfield
area! 117 East Blvd., Chesterfield. (843) 623-7700.
Smokehouse Grill. Where great food, affordable prices, and
Southern hospitality can’t be beat! Famous for excellent BBQ
and the nightly buffet. “ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET”. 5843
Hwy. 151, Jefferson. (843) 658-3045. www.worldfamoussmokehousegrill.com
Tokyo Japanese Cuisine. Prepared to order Japanese cuisine
and sushi; open daily. 1640 State Rd., Cheraw. (843) 537-6008.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Barn Express Cafeteria. Great Southern cooking, offering
salad and dessert bar, all you can eat buffet, and menu choices. Breakfast and lunch: Sun–Sat; dinner, Thur & Fri. 215 N.
Congress St., Winnsboro. (803) 635-6967.
Colonel’s Creek Grill. Dock the boat and come on in for a meal
or sandwich as well as your favorite beverage. 12143 River Rd.,
Ridgeway. (803) 337-5223.
Dutchman Creek Marina & Restaurant. Great food at great
prices in a scenic location on Lake Wateree. Mon-Sun: 7 am–10
pm. 5546 River Rd., Winnsboro. (803) 482-3067. www.facebook.com/dutchman.creekmarina
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Hoot’s Restaurant. Small luncheonette with great homemade
pimento cheese, and chicken salad sandwiches. Daily specials
and desserts. 128 S Congress St., Winnsboro. (803) 635-6789.
Italian Gardens. Charming new Italian restaurant offering calzones
and stromboli, as well as classic pizza and pasta dishes. Lunch
and dinner. 56 US Hwy. 321 Byp. N., Winnsboro. (803) 815-5151.
Old Town Hall Restaurant. Back and better than ever with
new owners and the best chef in the area! Our casual upscale
atmosphere combines the old and the new within the original
historic town hall building established in 1904. From mouthwatering steaks to shrimp & grits, pizza, wings and delicious salads we
have something to satisfy every palette as well as offering a perfect ambiance for gathering and dining with friends and family.
Our dishes are expertly prepared by our in house chef using the
finest and freshest ingredients. We offer a full bar, draft & bottle
beer as well as micro-brews. Hours: Tue-Thurs: 11:30 am-10:00
pm; Fri & Sat: 11:30 am-10:00 pm (pub is open until 12:00 am).
And--THE BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH in the area: Sundays, 11:30
– 3:00. Come join us! 104 N. Palmer St., Ridgeway. (803) 3378829. www.oldetownhall.com
The Retreat at Colonel Creek. A Lake Wateree waterfront restaurant. Lunch and dinner; breakfast on weekends. 83 Doe Run
Ln., Ridgeway. (803) 337-4002.
Tierra Azul Mexican Restaurant. Authentic Mexican & Tex-Mex
prepared from scratch. Lunch and dinner. 1489 US Hwy 321
Byp. S, Winnsboro. (803) 712-6772.
Thomas Store. Deli and coffee shop in the historic Thomas
Store. Terrific gift shop with an extensive collection of tea
items, art gallery, crafts and gifts. Tue–Sat. 105 S. Palmer St.,
Ridgeway. (803) 337-8594.
Windmill Restaurant. Seafood, steaks, chicken, beverages and
live entertainment. Thurs–Sun 6 am–9 pm. 28 Old Windmill Rd.,
Ridgeway. (803) 337-2279.
KERSHAW COUNTY
BSL Sandwich Shop. Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Tue–Sat.
1110 Little St., Camden. (803) 432-0441.
Beijing House Restaurant. Authentic Cantonese/Szechuan.
Lunch and dinner: Mon–Sat. 137 DeKalb St., Camden. (803)
713-0203.
Blackmon’s Little Midget Restaurant. A favorite lunch place
with the locals. Drive-in type food (but not a fast food restaurant),
plenty of it and quite tasty to boot. Mostly known for their hot
dogs and hamburgers. Also great steak sandwiches and good
and crinkly fries. Cash only. The drive thru is on the right side of
the building. Worth a stop. (I-20, exit 98). Hours: 10-3, Mon-Sat.
Closed Sundays. 1008 Market St., Camden. (803) 432-3011.
Boykin Company Grille. Southern Cooking. Lunch Tues–Sat;
Dinner Thurs–Sat. 73 Boykin Mill Pond Rd., Rembert. (803)
425-6724.
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The Camden Wing Shack. 129 East DeKalb St., Camden. (803)
713-1357.
Carolina Café. Fresh and nutritious bill-of-fare includes a
daily special, Specialty coffees and teas! Homemade desserts & pastries, and hand dipped ice cream. Afternoon tea
in private Tea Room (Reservations required). Mon–Sat:. Live
Entertainment on Thursdays and Saturdays. 1040-A Broad St.,
Camden. (803) 713-9977.
CC’s Snack Shop. Mon–Sat. 909 Jefferson Davis Hwy.,
Camden. (803) 432-3267.
Camden House of Pizza. Family atmosphere. Fast service.
Pizza, subs, gyros, lasagna, manicotti, Stromboli dinners, souvlaki & Greek specialties, wine and beer. 545 East DeKalb St.,
Camden. (803) 432-1446.
DeBruhl’s Café. Mon–Sun. 2020 West DeKalb St., Camden.
(803) 425-0026.
Elgin House of Pizza. Fresh homemade pizza, lasagna, and
more. 1101 Church St., Elgin. (803) 438-8650.
Everyday Gourmet. Sandwiches, salads, soups. Lunch only.
Mon–Sat. 2204 Broad St., Camden. (803) 425-1907.
Gadgets of Camden. Chicken wings, burgers, etc. Lunch & dinner: Mon–Sat. 110 East Dekalb St., Camden. (803) 425-0000.
Also 96 Highway 601, Lugoff. (803) 438-0101.
Ginza Restaurant. Seafood, Japanese steak, chicken, 901 West
DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 425-8725.
Hifalutin. Southern-style menu. Tues-Sat:11am-10pm. 1035
Broad St., Camden. (803) 713-7437.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant. Fine authentic Mexican cuisine
made from only the freshest ingredients. 29 East DeKalb St.,
Camden. (803) 425-7137.
Leo’s Chicken Wings. Lunch and dinner. 698-A Hwy. 1 South,
Lugoff. (803) 438-9229. www.lugoffrestaurants.com
Lifred’s. Wed–Sat. Reservations recommended. 8425 Main St.,
Rembert. (803) 432-8750 www.lilfreds.net
Haile Street Grill. BBQ, ribs, burgers. Full buffet at lunch. Tues–
Sat 1350 Haile St., Camden. (803) 432-7182.
Lugoff House of Pizza. Stromboli, pasta, salads, pizza, subs,
etc. Greek specialties, wine and beer. 925 Medfield Rd. (Wateree
Plaza), Lugoff. (803) 438-2472.
Mill Pond Steakhouse. Gourmet fine dining. Reservations.
Tue–Sat. 73 Boykin Mill Rd, Rembert. (803) 425-8825.
www.themillpondsteakhouse.com
New Horizons. Homecooked southern buffet. Lunch. Sun–Fri.
818 Market St.,Camden. (803) 713-7199.
Old Armory Steakhouse. Best quality steaks. Lunch & dinner.
Mon–Sat. 514 Rutledge St., Camden. (803) 432-3222.
Old South. Country cooking. 509-B Dicey Ford Rd., Camden.
(803) 549-1338.
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Restaurant Choice. 2515 Broad St., Camden. (803) 272-0770.
Salud Mexican Restaurant and tequila Bar. A new and modern Mexican restaurant! Hand-crafted Margaritas, fresh cuisine, and a tequila lounge atmosphere! Closed Sundays and
Mondays. 1011 Broad St., Camden. (803) 425-4850.
Sam Kendall’s. Classic contemporary American cuisine. Steak,
seafood, salads. Mon–Sat. Non-Smoking. 1043 Broad St.,
Camden.(803)424-2005. www.samkendalls.com
San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 808 Hwy 1 South, Lugoff. (803)
438-2133.
Sogo Japanese Restaurant. 2006 W Dekalb St., Camden.
(803) 432-1688.
LANCASTER COUNTY
Akina. An authentic Asian fusion restaurant and sushi bar.
Hibachi possesses all the qualities of a perfect dining experience. Enjoy the finest in steak and seafood skillfully prepared
and presented with great flair by teppan-yaki chefs over an open
flame on your table top grill. The speed and dexterity of our
chefs will dazzle and delight you. 533 Highway 9 By-Pass East
(803) 285-0122.
Café 901. Sandwiches, burgers, chicken salad, and more. Carry
out available. Mon–Thurs, 123 South Main St., Lancaster. (803)
286-0901. www.cafe901.com
Café Taylor: The Best Cheese Steak 85 - South of Philly. We
pride ourselves on providing our customers with a unique and
pleasurable dining experience by serving food that is made to
order with only the finest quality ingredients. Hours: Mon-Fri:
7:30 am-6 pm & Sat: 10 am-5:00 pm. 126 S. Main St., Lancaster.
(803) 286-2822. www.cafetaylor.com
Charley’s Café & Catering. Seafood, steaks, and Lowcountry
cuisine. Daily specials, Full bar. Lunch and dinner. , Credit cards
accepted. 306 South Main St., Lancaster. (803) 285-1145. www.
charleyscafeandcatering.com
Seafood, steak and more are available at Charley’s Café.
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China Inn. Authentic Chinese food plus American favorites.
8475 Charlotte Hwy, Ste. 106, Indian Land. (803) 802-1883.
Chris Cromer Cafeteria /Catering. Country buffet. Lunch: Sun–
Fri. 322 N. Hampton St., Kershaw. (803) 475-6912.
Di-Dee’s Diner. Serving breakfast all day: also lunch menu.
Dinner Friday until 9 pm. 8637 Charlotte Hwy., Indian Land. (803)
547-3143.
Edwards-Scott House & Café. Sunday buffet lunch 10am–until.
Private parties, catering. Join us in one of Lancaster’s most
beautiful historic homes. 200 Elm St., Lancaster. (803) 2833879. www.edwardsscotthouse.com
Grinders Restaurant. Tue–Sat. 208 North Park Sq., Lancaster.
(803) 286-4433.
Chicken Shack Express. 602 S. Hampton St., Kershaw. (803)
475-3249 or (803) 475-2264.
Gus’s Family Restaurant. Pizza restaurant. American, Italian,
and Greek cuisine. Daily lunch specials. Mon–Sat. 605 South
Main St., Lancaster. (803) 285-1552. Also: 101 S. Hampton St.,
Kershaw. (803) 475-9937. www.pizzabygus.com
J&B BBQ & Country Buffet. Thurs–Sun, No credit cards
accepted. 111 N. Main St., Heath Springs. (803) 273-3399.
Jin’s Buffet. Chinese food, salads, and desserts. Lancaster’s
only Sushi Bar. 1238 Hwy. 9, Byp. West, Lancaster. (803) 2833585.
JoMars Family Restaurant. Home of the Fatback Hot Bar. 278
Lancaster Byp. East, Lancaster. (803) 286-6482. www.jomarsfamilyrestaurant.com
Jo Jo’s Backyard BBQ. Pulled pork BBQ and BBQ chicken with
a variety of side dishes and homemade desserts! 1648 N. Rocky
River Rd., Lancaster. (803) 283-4844.
Kathy’s Garden of Eat’n. Daily lunch specials plus Friday night
10-oz rib eye steak special. Mon–Sat. 512 S. Hampton St.,
Kershaw. (803) 475-5161.
Leigh-Anne’s Restaurant. A local favorite since 1980! Breakfast
& lunch specials. Catering available. 200 North Catawba St.,
Lancaster. (803) 285-6606.
La Chalupa Mexican Restaurant. Sun–Sat. 775 Hwy 9 Byp.
East, Lancaster. (803) 286-9955.
La Maceta Mexican Restaurant. Open seven days. 1105 W Meeting
St., Lancaster. (803) 283-9017. www.lamacetarestaurant.com
Mariachis Mexican Restaurant. Sun–Sat. 1217 Lancaster Byp.
West, Lancaster. (803) 286-9488.
Mo-Fish & Seafood Market. Thurs–Sat. 600 South Market St.,
Lancaster. (803) 289-7292.
Mulley’s Restaurant. Mon–Sat. 695 Lancaster Byp. E,
Lancaster. (803) 285-3424.
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Sno-Biz of Lancaster. Shaved ice, ice cream, real fruit smoothies, Daily summer months only. 1109 Highway 9 Byp. West,
Lancaster. (803) 416-8008.
Wing King Café. Chicken wings in a variety of flavors. Full
bar with daily beer specials. Mon–Sun. 426 SC 9 Byp. East,
Lancaster. (803) 283-8777. www.wingkingcafe.net
UNION COUNTY
Andy’s. Crowd pleasing hand-breaded seafood and hand cut
meats. 830 Main St., Buffalo. (864) 427-8711.
Buffalo Seafood House. 2018 Main St., Buffalo. (864) 4270142.
China One. Both Chinese and Japanese style foods. Famous
sesame chicken and grilled Hibachi entrees keeps them coming back. Mon–Sun. 320 N. Duncan Byp., Suite 1, Union (864)
427-8880.
Dawkins Restaurant. Family owned home style cooking. Open
11 am-3 pm, closed Saturdays & Mondays. 411 S. Pinckney St.,
Union. (864) 429-4811.
Fairview Diner. Ask for our $2.50 breakfast special. Mon–Sat.
1222 South Duncan Byp., Union. (864) 429-0504.
Gene’s Fine Food. Specializing in fried chicken. 50’s style setting. Open daily. 217 N. Duncan Byp., Union (864) 427-7530.
Heart’s Family Restaurant. Great choices from one of the
biggest menus in town. Greek selections, hamburger steaks,
Superboy. Mon–Wed: 10–10, Thurs–Sat 10–11. 204 S Duncan
Byp., Union, (864) 427-7000.
Kirby’s Cake Shoppe. Custom cakes for ALL occasions,.
Made fresh daily. Tues–Sat. 1222 Duncan Byp. Union. (864)
427-5779.
Lockhart Café. Great food in a small town atmosphere. 408 S
2nd St., Lockhart. (864) 545-2346.
Midway BBQ. Your choice of mustard, tomato, and vinegar
pepper sauce with the most tender and finest minced BBQ
around. Also beef hash and chicken stew. Mon–Fri. 811 Main
St., Buffalo. (864) 427-4047.
Pete’s Family Restaurant. Hot oven subs, Italian, Greek, and
American food. 415 South Main St., Jonesville. (864) 6745606.
Shady’s. Try our famous wings – get them as mild or as hot as
you like! Premium sandwiches and fresh garden choices. 719
North Duncan Byp., Union. (864) 429-4688.
YORK COUNTY
521 BBQ & Grill. BBQ & ribs. Boston butts are hand-rubbed
with signature 521 BBQ rub, and then smoked for 14 hours on
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Akahana Asain Bistro. The most expansive Asian menu around
in a relaxing upscale environment. Sushi and drink specials weekly.
940 Market St. (Baxter Village), Fort Mill. (803) 548-0036. www.
akahanaasianbistro.com
Amber Buffet & Hibachi. Discover a new way to love Asian
cuisine. Salads, a variety of seafood, hot foods, and desserts.
Mon–Sat. 2275 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill. (803) 980-6789 or
(877) 388-3996. www.amberbuffetandhibachi.com
Amélie’s Rock Hill. Our newest location! Serving a full assortment of pastries, desserts, soups, salads, sandwiches, tartines
and quiche as well as locally roasted coffee from Magnolia
Coffee and loose leaf teas from Harney & Sons. Also available
for private events. Free wifi. Mon-Wed: 7am-7pm;Thurs-Sun.:
Open 24 hours. 157 East Main St., Rock Hill. (803) 403-9409.
www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com
the premises. Catering also. Mon-Thurs: 11 am – 9 pm; Fri &
Sat: 11 am – 9:30 pm. 7580 Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 100, Fort Mill.
(803) 548-7675. Also, 1135 Stonecrest Blvd. Suite 101, Tega
Cay. (803) 548-0123. www.521bbqandgrill.com
Baxter Social House. Famous Tapas and many of your favorite
drinks, football Sundays, karaoke, trivia, ladies night and kids
eat free every Wednesday!! 940 Market St. (Baxter Village),
Ste. 116, Fort Mill. (803) 396-1436.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Pub. Family sports restaurant and pub.
940 Market St., Ste. 110 (Baxter Village), Fort Mill. (803) 5487878. www.beefobradys.com
Black’s Peaches and The Cotton Belt Bakery. Fresh baked
goods along with daily specials and good sandwiches. Cookies,
cinnamon rolls, pies, sourdough bread, fried dried apple pies.
1800 Black Hwy., York. (803) 624-2333. www.blackpeachesandbakery.com
Burk’s BBQ. Real pit-cooked barbeque! Rib, chicken, or pork
available with your choice of barbeque, hot or honey mustard
sauce. Drive through available. 2012 Cherry Rd., Rock Hill.
(803) 980-4444.
California Grill. Family owned, down-home style cooking and
catering. 1082 California Rd., York. (803) 628-5900.
Captain Steve’s Seafood Restaurant.Family seafood restaurant, known for its world-famous hush puppies and fried seafood. Menu includes many other entrée choices. 1975 Hwy. 21
Byp., Fort Mill. (803) 547-2340.
Carlo’s Café. Authentic Cuban Food. Lunch specials daily.
Catering also available. 1135 Stonecrest Blvd., Tega Cay. (803)
548-2822. www.carloscafe.com
Casual Water at Tega Cay. Open for lunch and dinner. A restaurant that happens to be located on a golf course. Good food, great
service, and a gorgeous view.15083 Molokai Dr.,Tega Cay. (803)
548-3500. www.casualwaterattegacay.vpweb.com
Charanda Mexican Grill & Cantina. Wonderful place for excellent Mexican food. Wide variety and reasonable prices. 2260
Crosspointe Dr., Rock Hill. (803) 802-5885.
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Cheesecake Carousel. Enjoy our NY style creamy cheesecakes
in over 30 flavors! Hours: Mon-Sat: 11 am-7 pm. 149 East White
St., Rock Hill. (803) 327-5700. www.cheesecakecarousel.com
Christopher’s Bar & Grill. American cuisine and known for it’s
Tuesday Night “Cruise In” where locals gather to showcase classic cars. 1500 Village Harbor Dr., Lake Wylie. (803) 831-2461.
Clover Grill. Classic grill serving up hamburgers, chicken and
more. 837 Bethel St., Clover. (803) 222-8990.
Clover Station. Home-style cooking at its finest. Come early
for Sunday lunch or you’ll be left standing. 105 North Main St.,
Clover (803) 222-1500.
The Coal Yard Restaurant. Best steak in western York County!
Enjoy the originality of this unique setting. Lunch and dinner. Music
nightly. 105 Garner St., York. (803) 684-9653. www.thecoalyard.com
The Concord Cove Restaurant. Fine dining with an exquisite
list of wines. Seafood and steaks. 5303 Concord Rd., Lake
Wylie. (803) 831-1036. www.theconcordcove.com
Courtney’s BBQ. Award-winning ribs, chicken and pork.
Special sauces, sure to compliment every meal. 1166 Hwy. 55,
Clover. (803) 222-5900. www.courtneysbbq.com
*Courtyard by Marriott Bistro. Serving breakfast and dinner
with Starbucks coffee and full bar service. Complimentary
WiFi, relaxing private media pods, large flat-screen HDTVs
& new GoBoard with all the sports, weather, news and local
information you need. Mon–Sat. 1300 River Run Ct. (I-77, exit
82C), Rock Hill. (803) 324-1400. www.marriott.com/rkhcy
Culina Modern Comfort Food. An independently owned,
chef driven restaurant, with a mission to evolve comfort food
into a culturally conscious modern approach to dining. The
menu is inspired by comfort foods from around the world.
All ingredients are fresh, and everything is prepared from
scratch. Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11 am-2 pm. Dinner: Mon-Sat: 5
pm-10 pm. Happy Hour: Mon-Fri: 5pm-7pm; Sun: 2pm-7pm.
295 Herlong Ave., Suite 404, Rock Hill. (803) 323-5000.
www.restaurantculina.com
The Cupcrazed Cakery. Crazy cakes are typically filled, covered, drizzled, mounded with stuff and down right special. 936
Market St. (Baxter Village), Ste. 103, Fort Mill. (803) 396-7372.
www.cupcrazed.com
Delicacy Chinese Bistro. Family style restaurant serving
Chinese and Asian cuisine. The honey peach chicken is a must
try. 1435 Riverchase Blvd., Rock Hill, (803) 980-1688. www.delicacychinesebistro.com
De Marco’s Italian Grill. Family owned and operated. Lunch
buffet Mon-Fri & Sun. 1741 Gold Hill Rd., Fort Mill. (803) 8023223. www.demarcositalianrestaurant.com
Eagle’s Nest: A Clover Tradition. Serving burgers, fries, and
sandwiches. Or choose from the light side menu. 507 N. Main
St, Clover (803) 222-7461.
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Fish Market Seafood Bar and Grill. York County’s premier
destination for fresh fish and quality seafood. Lunch and dinner.
Sunday brunch buffet. 990 Market St. (Baxter Village), Fort Mill.
(803) 547-4024. www.fishmarketbarandgrill.com
The Flipside Café. HOME OF THE BEST BRUNCH IN FORT
MILL! Welcome to the Flipside Cafe, where all of our guests
are treated like family. We start with only the freshest, local
ingredients and creatively present them to our guests at a
value. Serving dinner 6 nights a week. HOURS: Mon-Thurs,
7am 9pm; Fri, 7am -10pm; Sat, 10am -10pm; Sun, 10am - 2pm.
LOCALLY, INSPIRED food, coffee - breakfast - brunch - lunch
-dinner. Come be a part of our southern family! 3150 Highway
21 North, Fort Mill. (803) 802-1711. www.theflipsidecafesc.com
Ebenezer Grill. Award winning hot dogs and famous soups, salads, burgers and barbeque. Dine in or carry out. 1525 Ebenezer
Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 327-6700.
Five & Dine. The menu includes a wide variety of soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Customer favorites include the
Asian-influenced sloppy joe; the Nutella and banana sandwich;
and the Frito pie with chili, cheese, and Frito chips. Sodas,
egg creams, floats, and milkshakes are served from the soda
fountain. The stools are from the former McCrory’s Five and
Dime lunch counter, where Rock Hill’s Friendship Nine (9
college students) staged a sit-in during the civil rights movement. Celebrating the space’s history, the walls are painted
yellow and black, inspired by the civil rights era. Springmaid
ads from the 1940s are hung on the walls and the restaurant’s
concept was developed around lunch counters. Serves lunch
and dinner seven days a week, plus breakfast on Saturday
and Sunday! 135 E. Main St., Rock Hill. (803) 328-3463. www.
eatatfiveanddine.com
Fort Mill BBQ. Serving “Catered Southern Cuisine”, an incredible blend of herbs and spices makes our food the memorable
type of cuisine that you simply can’t wait to have again. Eat
in, take out, or we cater (family reunions, weddings, corporate
Lunch Counter - Friendship 9 Sit-In at the Five N Dine Restaurant.
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events, birthday parties and virtually everything in between).
Hours: Tue-Thurs: 11:30 am-8:30 pm; Fri & Sat: 11:30am-9:00
pm. 737 Stockbridge Dr., Fort Mill. (803) 548-7400 or (704) 8070476. www.fmbbq.com
Fratelli Restaurant & Pizzeria. One of the area’s finest Italian
culinary destinations, Fratelli’s is sure to offer you a pleasant and
unique dining experience. 975 Market St. (Baxter Village), Fort
Mill. (803) 802-4449. www.fratellibaxter.com
Garden Café. Burgers, pizza, prime rib, salmon, and kids
menu. A favorite of the red hat ladies. 307 W. Liberty St., York.
(803) 684-7019.
Hampton Street Café. Classic Southern cuisine in the heart of
Old Town. Appetizing and affordable menu. Lunch, dinner and
Sunday brunch. 140 East Main St., Rock Hill. (803) 329-3663.
www.hamptonstreetcafe.com.
Jackson’s Cafeteria. Traditional cafeteria style atmosphere
with the great southern hospitality stirred in. 1735 Heckle Blvd.,
Rock Hill. (803) 366-6860.
Jackson’s Kitchen. Full sandwich & salad menu. Daily lunch specials that are filling, hot meals, consisting of a meat and three sides.
304 N Main St., Clover. (803) 222-7767. www.jacksonskitchen.com
Jump n’ Java Café/Bistro 160 Catering. Diner,brunch, and
lunch restaurant. 1646 Highway 160 W # F, Fort Mill, SC (803)
547-1122. ‎ bistro160catering.com
Kinch’s. Roasted chicken, meatloaf, & more. So many vegetables, making a choice will be difficult. 123 Elk Ave., Rock
Hill. (803) 327-4923.
Koizumi Express Japanese Steak & Seafood. Open daily.
4859 Old York Rd., Ste. 102, Rock Hill. (803) 980-1234.
Kountry Kettle. Home-style food so good you’ll think your mother
cooked it. 929 N. Main St., Clover. (803) 810-0275.
Local Dish. Fresh. Local. Delicious. A place to get fresh and
delicious Southern cuisine using produce from local farmers.
Accessible to persons with disabilities. Open Mon-Sat: 11:30 am
- 10:00 pm. (803) 547-2201. 217 Main St., Fort Mill. www.localdishfortmill.com
Luigi & Sons’ Italian Restaurant. Widely regarded as Rock
Hill’s best Italian dining experience. Mon–Sat: 11 am–10 pm;
Sun: 11 am–4 pm. 2387 Cherry Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 3283449. [email protected] www.luigiandsonspizza.com
Madisons on the Corner/The Comedy Zone. A locally owned,
unique venue for good food and fun. Great drinks, comedy,
music, and atmosphere. 900 Crossroads Plz., Fort Mill. (803)
802-3990. [email protected] www.thecomedeyzonefortmill.weebly.com
Mary’s Café. The best home-style cooking in town. Appetizers,
salads & sandwiches. 1349 Firetower Rd., Rock Hill. (803)
324-3929. www.maryscafeonline.com
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Michael’s Rock Hill Grille. Everything homemade and cooked
to suit! Grand appetizers, salads and pasta. 1039 Charlotte
Ave., Rock Hill. (803) 985-3663. www.michaelsrockhillgrille.com
The Mill Eatery & Drafthouse. A new restaurant serving up
great food and drinks! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 4 pm-11 pm; Fri-Sat,
4 pm-midnight. 501 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill. (803) 5484004. www.themilleateryanddrafthouse.com
Millstone Pizza & Taphouse. New York quality, wood fired
Neopolitan pizzas (only the best of the best ingredients, locally
made, farm-to-table cheeses, custom made meats flown directly
from New York, and Caputo 00 flour from Italy with pure spring
bottled water for the dough) with an extensive craft beer selection…great pizza and great beer, the perfect combination! 121
Caldwell St., Ste. 103, Rock Hill. (803) 980-2337. www.millstonepizzaandtap.com
McHale’s Irish Pub. Hearty meals, including Shepard’s Pie,
and Celtic sandwiches122 E Main St., Rock Hill. (803) 3298580. Also 1820 Gold Hill Rd., Fort Mill. (803) 548-2151. www.
mchalesirishpub.com
Nagoya Japanese Restaurant. Serving Chinese and Asian cuisine. 853 Bethel St., Clover. (803) 222-8883.
Nishie G’s Café. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each weekday. “What
homemade is all about”. 706 Mt Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 366-4711
or (803) 366-4733. Also: 727 Dilworth Ln., Ste. 105, Rock Hill. (803)
366-4733. ww.nishiegs.com
Old Alley. Gift Shop serving ice cream and sandwiches. 22 N.
Congress St., York. (803) 684-0406.
Palmetto Seafood. Delicious seafood (flounder, shrimp, oysters and more). Kid’s menu. 2910 S. Hwy. 161, York. (803) 6846737. www.palmettoseafoodbarandgrill.com
Patti-O-Grill – The Neighborhood’s Best Kept Secret. Try the
hand-cut potato chips and fries and signature stuffed burgers on
our outdoor patio. 1007 Old North Main St., Clover. (803) 222-4467.
The Peach Stand. Peaches, strawberries, meat and vegetable
plates, deli sandwiches, and bakery. 1325 Highway 160 West,
Fort Mill. (803) 547-7563. www.peachstand.com
The Peach Tree. Open air market and an ice cream parlor with
fresh peach ice cream. 2077 Filbert Hwy., York. (803) 6849996. www.thepeachtreeorchards.com
Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant. Family-owned. Serves seafood,
steak and chicken in a casual atmosphere. 3921 Mt Gallant
Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 985-5253.
Pop-Pop’s Pizza. Family-owned serving pizza and Italian food. 824
N. Main St., Clover. (803) 610-0022.
Q-2-U BBQ. Award-winning vinegar based sweet sauce: “An epicurial delight for those with discriminating taste.” Catering also.
(803) 831-8883. 4052 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie. www.q-2-u.com
Red Bowl Asian Bistro. Features a full service bar, serving
Asian-inspired dishes. Family friendly environment, and award
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winning Sushi bar. 845 Stockbridge Dr., Fort Mill. (803) 8025666. www.RedBowlTegaCay.com Also: 2760 Celanese Rd.,
#101, Rock Hill. (803) 366-2226.
Sharon Grill. Burgers, hand pulled pork barbecue, homemade
chicken salad and more. 3718 S York St., Sharon. (803) 9277821. www.sharongrill.com
Shell Inn Fish Camp. Seafood restaurant featuring grilled halibut. Tue - Fri: 11 am-2 pm; Sun: 10 am-2 pm. 1240 Porter Rd.,
Rock Hill. (803) 324-3823.
Six Pence Restaurant and Pub. Traditional American fare,
house made soups, and British specialties such as bangers
& mash. Beer, wine, and cocktails. 993 Market St. (Baxter
Village), Fort Mill. (803) 802-5885. www.sixpencepub.com
Southern Salads & Sandwich Company. Chicken salad, egg
salad, and more. Everything is made fresh daily. 490 South
Herlong Ave., Rock Hill. (803) 981-9222. Also: 2000 Hwy 160
W., Suite 104, Fort Mill. (803) 548-9222. www.southernsaladsandsandwichcompany.com
Sweetwater Sports Bar & Grill. A family-friendly full-service
bar and grill serving up great food, great drinks, and a great
atmosphere. We have daily lunch and dinner specials as well
as Happy Hour from 4 pm-8 pm Mon-Fri! Boasting 20+ flat
screen T.V.s we show all major sporting events including (but
not limited to) the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, NCAA, &
UFC. 4582 Charlotte Hwy., Lake Wylie. (803) 831-1788. www.
sweetwatersportsbarandgrill.com
T-Bones on the Lake. Fine steaks. Dine on the deck with a
view of the lake. 3990 Charlotte Hwy., Lake Wylie. (803) 8310170. www.tbonesonthelake.com
Thi’s Place On Main. Vietnamese cuisine. 210 E Main St.,
Rock Hill. (803) 328-8447. www.thisplaceonmain.com
Towne Tavern at Fort Mill. Expansive pub fare menu with
western New York specialties. Authentic buffalo wings, beef
on weck, and beer battered fresh haddock. 2000 Hwy 160 W,
Fort Mill. (803) 802-2340.
Tropical Sunrise Café. A place where a taste of the exotic
tropics blends with the ambiance of a cozy dining area and
friendly service. The perfect breakfast and lunch dining spot
that offers delectable dishes from Asia and the tropics alongside the tasty flavors of down-home cooking! Open seven days
a week. Serving fine Asian & American food. Tropical island
atmosphere with a Pacific rim cuisine. 135 Herlong Ave., Rock
Hill. (803) 366-3888. www.tropicalsunrisecafe.com
The Varsity. Meat and vegetables, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Breakfast also. 108 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. (803) 328-3110.
Victoria’s Diner. Great food for a small price. Best deal in
town. 102 N Main St., Clover. (803) 222-3310.
White Horse Ltd. Casual atmosphere...fun dining for the whole
family! 1022 Camden Ave., Rock Hill. (803) 328-2172. www.
whitehorseonline.com
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The Yolk. We pride ourselves on excellent guest service in
our dining room and great food in our kitchen. It is our firm
belief that farm fresh ingredients are better in quality and truly
enhance the food we serve. Mon–Tue: 7 am–12 noon; WedSun: 7 am–2 pm. 1204 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. (803) 7924449. www.theyolkcafe.com
York Seafood Family Restaurant. Lots of seating in a comfortable atmosphere. Seafood, beef and chicken. 1880 Old York
Rd., York. (803) 684-9485. www.yorkseafood.com
CAMPGROUNDS
C A M P G R O U N D S
Wing Bonz. 15 types of wings to choose from and all served
with dipping sauce and celery. Also salads, spuds, and sandwiches. 1027 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. (803) 327-0535. Also: 20
Congress St., York. (803) 684-9434.
CHESTER COUNTY
*Chester State Park. 25 campsites with water & electricity.
Bathhouse with hot showers. Sewage disposal, picnic area,
playground, equestrian facilities, fishing lake, fishing boats for
rent, free use of archery range. 2 miles west of Chester on SC
72. (803) 385-2680.
*Poulous Loop Seasonal Campground, Sumter National
Forest, Enoree Ranger District. Offers seasonal campgrounds
that are open during big-game deer and turkey hunting seasons. The campground has designated campsites in open
areas surrounded by woods, no reservations. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the
upstate. Get out and enjoy your national forest!. District Office:
20 Work Center Rd., Whitmire. (803) 276-4810. Visit us on the
web: fs.usda.gov/scnfs for more information.
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*Woods Ferry Recreation Area, Sumter National Forest,
Enoree Ranger District. This area lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing
hardwood forests. Campers and day users can choose from
a variety of activities: picnicking, boating, fishing and trail riding opportunities. It’s location on the Broad River makes fishing and boating easily accessible. The campground consists
of 28 single-family sites (9 sites have horse corrals) and one
group site (has 3 horse corrals). Electric/sewer/water hook-ups
are not available. Campground is open April 1st and closes
October 31st. Get out and enjoy your national forest!. District
Office: 20 Work Center Rd., Whitmire. (803) 276-4810. Visit us
on the web: fs.usda.gov/scnfs for more information.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
*Cheraw State Park. 17 campsites with water & electricity, 8
newly remodeled cabins with central heat & air. 2 large group
campsites. Bath house with hot showers, picnic area, playground. Pets allowed on leash. Fishing, boats for rent, 18-hole
championship golf course with clubhouse, practice green, chipping green, driving range and pro shop. 100 State Park Rd.,
Cheraw. 1-800-868-9630 or (843) 537-2215.
The Farm: A Nature Campground. 15 camper spaces, all with
50 amp hookups. 604 Hillcrest Ln. (west side of Lake Robinson),
McBee. (843) 339-1338, (843) 335-6198 or (843) 861-5135.
[email protected] www.thefarmcampground.com
*H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation
Area. 27 full service campsites, 33 primitive campsites, 2 comfort stations, a 24 stall barn, clubhouse, lighted arena, 3 ponds
for retriever field trials, 200 acres open land for upland retriever
field trials, 23 miles of wooded trails for bird dog field trials
and recreational equine use, fishing, hunting, bird watching
and more. Permit required for all activities except hiking. 279
Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw. Enter off SC Hwy 20. (843) 3781555. [email protected] www.southcarolinaparks.com
Area lakes and rivers provide great opportunities
for canoeing (Cheraw State Park).
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*Sand Hills State Forest. 46,838 acres operated as a demonstration, conservation area embodying the principle of multipleuse management. Many miles of sand roads for equine and
other activities, 14 fish ponds, hiking trails, camping, picnicking,
bird watching, hunting and more. Permit required for all activities except hiking. Permits may be purchased at forest headquarters. Encompassing Sugarloaf Mountain and H. Cooper
Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial Area, this is a self-supporting
state forest. 16218 Highway 1, Patrick. (843) 498 6478. www.
state.sc.us/forest/refshill.htm
Hide-Out Campground. Over 70 miles of trails – wooded and
dirt roads. Wagons welcome. Campground includes water and
electric hookups, heated bathroom and showers, horse stable
and holding pens, riding ring and fire barrels for campfires.
Inquire about Sand Hills State Forest Trail Riding Permit. Tell
‘em Donald and Carla sent ya and get $5 off a 1 night stay
or $10 off a 2 night stay on your first visit. 1778 McBride Rd.,
Patrick ( in the Sandhills State Forest). (843) 537-1930.
Sugarloaf Mountain. 15 sites; 8 reserved for horse groups.
15 fishing ponds, mountain bike trails, bridle trails and wagon
trail. 4 campsites/picnic sites with shelters US Hwy. 1, Patrick.
(843) 498-6478
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Broad River Campground. 16842 SC Hwy 215 S., Winnsboro.
(803) 749-9100. www.broadrivercampground.com
Carolina Adventure World. Tent camping and RV Parking at
a rate of $25.00 per day. Tent Camping has fresh water and
110v electricity service. RV Parking is available in the lower
parking lot. Presently there are no hookups available for the RV
Parking. Our bathhouse is now open and available for use. This
includes shower and rest room facilities. All overnight guests
will need to pay the standard riding fees for their entire stay
upon entry to the park. We invite you to bring your grills, your
picnic lunches, your lounge chairs, find the perfect place and
have fun. Enjoy the convenience of camping along with your
picnic. Area hotels are available close by. 1515 Arrow Head
Rd., Winnsboro. (I-77 at exit 46) (803) 482-3534 [email protected]. www.carolinaadventureworld.com
*Lake Wateree State Recreation Area. 72 campsites with water
& electricity. Bathhouse with hot showers; dump station; picnic
area, ice, playground, camp store & tackle shop, fishing, pets
allowed on leash. 881 State Park Rd. (I-77, exit 41), Winnsboro.
(803) 482-6401.
Little Cedar Creek Campgrounds. 20 campsites, tenting,
cabins, fishing and pull through sites, swimming, walking trails,
wooded property, firewood, electric/sewer/water hook-up, handicap access. Close to public fishing, shopping, dining and golfing.
storage facilities. Weekly and monthly rates. I-77, exit 32 (east
1.8 miles). 6140 East Peach Rd. (I-77, exit 32), Ridgeway. (803)
309-1923. www.littlecedarcreekcampground.com
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Ridgeway Campground. 45 campsites with water and electricity, dump station, clean restrooms and hot showers, picnic
and fishing areas, nature trail and restaurant. Ice is available at
24-hour camp store. 7210 State Highway 34 E (I-77, exit 34),
Ridgeway, The Short Cut to the Beach. (803) 337-4085.
*Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground, Sumter National
that are open during big-game deer and turkey hunting seasons.
The campground has designated campsites in open areas surrounded by woods, no reservations. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one
of the most desirable hunting areas in the upstate. Get out and
enjoy your national forest! District Office; 20 Work Center Rd.,
Whitmire. (803) 276-4810. Visit us on the web: fs.usda.gov/scnfs
for more information.
KERSHAW COUNTY
Camden Travel Center RV Park. 83 spaces with full hookups and 50 and 30 amp electrical service. Hot showers, picnic
tables, grills and easy access with all pull-through sites. 1354
Fort Jackson Rd. (P.O. Box 1210), I-20 and US Hwy. 601 (exit
#92), just 0.7 miles on Hwy. 12. (803) 438-8774. [email protected] www.columbia-camden-rv-park.com
Wateree Lake RV Park & Campground. 79 campsites (41 new
and improved). Water, power, sewer full hook ups, bath house,
picnic area, ice available, convenience store, grill, dump station, and boat ramp. Fishing and pets allowed. 2367 Dolan Rd.,
Liberty Hill. (803) 273-3013.
LANCASTER COUNTY
*Andrew Jackson State Park. 25 campsites with water & electricity. Bathhouse with hot showers, sewage disposal, picnic
area, 18-acre lake, pets allowed on leash, fishing, boat rental.
US 521, 9 miles north of Lancaster. (803) 285-3344.
UNION COUNTY
*Collins Creek Seasonal Campground, Sumter National
that are open during big-game deer and turkey hunting seasons.
The campground has designated campsites in open areas
surrounded by woods. Amenities include drinking water, hot
shower and restrooms, no reservations. The surrounding forest
environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it
one of the most desirable hunting areas in the upstate. Get out
and enjoy your national forest! District Office; 20 Work Center
Rd., Whitmire. (803) 276-4810. Visit us on the web: fs.usda.gov/
scnfs for more information.
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Winter at Lake Wateree State Park. Beautiful.
*Sedalia Campground, Sumter National Forest, Enoree
Ranger District. Sedalia is a primitive campground that has
designated campsites in open areas surrounded by woods.
There are four single-family campsites and one group site that
are open year-round. Additional seasonal single-family and
group sites are open during big-game deer and turkey seasons.
Amenities include drinking water and restroom, no reservations.
Trail enthusiasts can also hop on the Enoree Passage of the
Palmetto Trail here and hike the 35 mile passage to the southernmost tip of district. Get out and enjoy your national forest!
District Office; 20 Work Center Rd., Whitmire. (803) 276-4810.
Visit us on the web: fs.usda.gov/scnfs for more information.
YORK COUNTY
Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort. Offering family adventure in the great outdoors, this site is located next to the
Carolinas’ premier entertainment destination. The 55-acre
campground features nearly 200 campsites, 15 rental cabins, a
state-of-the-art lodge and convenience store. Features include
air-conditioned cabins with kitchens and bathrooms, free shuttle
service to and from Carowinds every half-hour, discount park
tickets for campers, wireless Internet access, level pull-through
sites with full hookups (50 amp for RVs), spacious tenting sites,
bathroom facility with hot showers, laundry facilities, swimming
pool and children’s play areas. (800) 888-4386. www.carowinds.com (look under places to stay).
Charlotte/Fort Mill/KOA. 215 campsites. Full-service family
campground with shaded RV & tent sites, picnic tables, 30/50
amp, pool, mini-golf, laundromat, playground, store, LP gas, diesel, RV storage, game room, volleyball, horse shoes, a pavilion,
and more. Year round. 940 Gold Hill Rd. (I-77, exit 88), Fort Mill.
(803) 548-1148. www.charlottekoa.com
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*Ebenezer Park. This is a county-maintained park located
on the shores of Lake Wylie. Offers camping, picnic areas,
swimming fishing and boating. 69 fully equipped campsites
(advanced reservations accepted). Whether it’s just your family or a club meeting, this is a wonderful place to host a group
event. Reservations are recommended for the five picnic shelters. From daylight to dusk, Memorial Day Weekend to Labor
Day our lifeguard protected swimming is open from 11 am-6
pm, A daily parking pass is required. 4490 Boatshore Rd. (I-77,
exit 82-C), Rock Hill. (803) 366-6620.
*Kings Mountain National Military Park. Primitive backcountry
camping is only allowed at Garner Creek Campsite. A three (3)
mile hike is required to access the campsite. 2625 Park Rd.,
Blacksburg. (864) 936-7921. www.nps.gov/kimo
*Kings Mountain State Park. 115 standard campsites with
water & electricity, 10 rustic tent sites, 7 primitive group campsites, and 15 primitive equestrian campsites. Also available
are the historic Camp York and Camp Cherokee group camps.
These camps have several primitive cabins with a large dining hall in each camp designed for groups of over 100 guests.
Open 365 days per year from 8 am–6 pm, extended to 7 am–9
pm during Daylight Savings Time. Admission charged 16+
years old. 1277 Park Rd., near Blacksburg. (803) 222-3209
(park office). Reservations: 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or www.
southcarolinaparks.com
Crown Cove RV Park. 126 spaces, including 59 paved. WiFi,
pond and more. Full hookups and pull throughs. Pets welcome.
Open year-round. 8332 Regent Pkwy., Fort Mill. (803) 5473500. www.goodsamcamping.com/travel/campgroundsandrvparks/generalinfo.aspx?cgid=201201195
Beautiful fall colors are only one
of the many sights at Lake Wateree
State Park.
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JANUARY
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
3x3 BRAVO!
(803) 328-2787
www.yorkcountyarts.org
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Parade
Downtown Chester
(803) 581-2123
I Have A Dream MLK Jr.
Parade
Lancaster, (803) 289-1498
Annual Heritage Tea
Fine Arts Center of Kershaw
County, Camden
Annual Oyster Roast &
Auction
Chester Armory
(803) 581-2030
Annual Soul Food Cook Off
USC Lancaster, Lancaster
(803) 313-7461
By the Way of the Back Door
Historic Brattonsville,
McConnellls (803) 684-2327
FEBRUARY
Sandblast Road Rally
Chesterfield, Cheraw, Patrick
(919) 434-3267
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
Gospel Fest
County, Camden
3x3 Family Outings
(803) 328-2787
Chocolate Festival
Epiphany Lutheran Church,
Rock Hill
(803) 324-8877
E V E N T S
A N D
(Please note: This is a partial listing based on past activities.
Accuracy cannot be guaranteed, nor is it meant to be all inclusive.
Please call the numbers listed below or check the websites (where
provided) for the actual dates and other details. For other questions
and/or corrections, call us at (803) 385-6800 or 1-800-968-5909.
Send e-mail to: [email protected]
F E S T I V A L S
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN THE
OLDE ENGLISH DISTRICT
Agritourism abounds in the Olde English District, and these
directional signs help you find the farm fun.
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MARCH
F E S T I V A L S
Palmetto Painted Horse Show
South Carolina Equine Park
Camden
www.scequinepark.com
SC Horsemen’s Council Expo
Camden
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
3x3 BRAVO!
(803) 328-2787
Andrew Jackson Birthday
Celebration
Andrew Jackson State Park
Lancaster (803) 285-3344
Armies Through Time
Historic Camden Revolutionary
War Park, Camden
(803) 432-9841
The Carolina Cup
Steeplechase Race
Springdale Race Course,
Camden www.carolinacup.org
Carolina Walkers’ Camden
Classic
South Carolina Equine Park,
Camden
www.carolinawalkers.com
Children’s Day on the Farm
McConnells (803) 684-2327
Old McCaskill’s Spring Farm
Day
Rembert (803) 432-9537
St. Patrick’s Day on Main
Old Town Rock Hill
(803) 802-1678
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Clover (803) 222-9493
USC-Union Upcountry
Literary Festival
USC-Union (864) 427-3681
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APRIL
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
3x3 Family Outings
(803) 328-2787
Cocker Spaniel Festival
Rhame Arena, Camden
www.carolinacockerclub.com
Annual Earth Day Celebration
Anne Springs Close Greenway,
Fort Mill (803) 548-7252
Annual Native American
Festival
NAS Center, Lancaster
(803) 313-7172
Big Buck (GNCC Circuit
Racing Event)
Union (864) 680-8589
Carolina Cup Races
Springdale Race Course
Camden (803) 432-6513
Cheraw Spring Festival
Cheraw (843) 537-8420
Come-See-Me Festival
Rock Hill 1-800-681-7635 or
803-329-7625 www.comeseeme.org
Concert at Kilburnie the Inn
at Craig Farm
Lancaster (803) 285-7451
Cross Keys House Living
History Event
Union (864) 429-5081
Earthday Birthday
Museum of York County, Rock
Hill (803) 329-2121
Easter Bunny Eggs-Press
Train Ride
SC Railroad Museum,
Winnsboro www.scrm.org
Fort Lawn Community Center
Spring Festival
(803) 872-4491
Living History Weekend
Musgrove Mill State Historic
Site, Clinton (864) 938-0100
Porch and Patio Tour
Cheraw (843) 537-7227
Sheep Shearing Day
Spring Festival at the Living
History Farm
Kings Mountain State Park
Clover (803) 222-3209
Tour de Camden
Thoroughbred Retirement
Foundation, Camden
www.trfsc.org
Vivian Major Robinson
Classical Spring Concert
Cultural Arts Center, Lancaster
(803) 285-7451
MAY
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
Aberdeen Polo Match
The Polo Field, Camden
(803) 425-1060
www.aberdeencatery.com
Blackstock Music Festival
Blackstock Festival Grounds,
Blackstock
www.blackstockmusicfestival.com
Downtown Live Concert
Series
Historic Downtown York
(803) 684-2590
Flopeye Fish Festival
Great Falls (803) 482-6029
www.flopeyefishfestival.com
Hog on the Hill BBQ Cookoff
Historic Downtown Chester
(803) 581-0090
E V E N T S
Arts on the Ridge
Century House, Ridgeway
(803) 337-2213
A N D
Jazz at the Center Music
Festival
County, Camden
3x3 Southern Evenings
(803) 328-2787
F E S T I V A L S
Hunter Jumper Spring Show
Classic
South Carolina Equine Park,
Camden www.psjshows.com
Lancaster Red Rose Festival
Downtown Lancaster
(803) 286-1145
SC Mother’s Day Festival
Zemp Stadium, Camden
www.scmothersdayfestival.org
Podunk Festival & Parade
Town of Elgin
www.townofelginsc.com
Relive history at the Civil War encampment held
annually at Cheraw’s Spring Festival.
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F E S T I V A L S
Richburg Days of Old Antique
Engine and Tractor Show
Lewisville High School
(803) 377-0502
CarolinaFest
Skydive Carolina! Chester
(803) 581-5867 www.skydivecarolina.com
Spring-a-Thon
Town of Kershaw
(803) 320-3854
Series
(803) 684-2590
South Carolina Strawberry
Festival
Fort Mill (803) 547-2116
www.scstrawberryfestival.com
McLeod Farms Strawberry
Festival
McLeod Farms, McBee
(843) 335-8335
www.macspride.com
Wings & Wheels Air Festival
Fairfield County Airport
Winnsboro (803) 635-4242
YardSale of the Carolinas
Downtown Chesterfield
(843) 623-2131
JUNE
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
Feis Chlobhair Scotch-Irish
Festival and Games
Clover (803) 222-3312
www.cloverscottishgames.com
I-2-I Tri-County Yard Sale
Chester, Whitmire, Union
http://i2iyardsale.wordpress.com
Lily Festival
Landsford Canal State Park,
Catawba (803) 789-5800
Old Town Amphitheater
Concert Series
Downtown Rock Hill
(803) 329-8576
www.onlyinoldtown.com
Splash Dash at Lake Wylie
Camp Thunderbird/River Hills
www.lakewyliesplashdash.com
JULY
Ag + Art Tour
Various Counties
(803) 385-6800
www.agandarttour.com
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
Arts Arising Showcase
County, Camden
Annual Fourth of July
Fireworks
Lake Wylie (803) 831-2827
Visit these happy chickens during the Ag + Art Tour, held annually in June.
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Battle of Huck’s Defeat
Re-enactment
Series
(803) 684-2590
Buffalo Party at the Pond
Buffalo Mill Pond, Buffalo
(864) 429-0415
Old Town Amphitheater
Concert Series
Downtown Rock Hill
(803) 329-8576
Series
(803) 684-2590
Jammin’ In July
War Site, Camden
(803) 432-9841
McLeod Farms Peach Festival
McLeod Farms, McBee
(843) 335-8335
www.macspride.com
Pageland Watermelon
Festival
Pageland (843) 672-6400
West Springs July 4th Parade
West Spring Ball Field, Union
(864) 427-9039
AUGUST
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
F E S T I V A L S
Find tasty local watermelons and crafts with a watermelon theme among the
entertainment at the Pageland Watermelon Festival (held in July each year).
Red, White & Boom! Fourth of
July Celebration
Downtown Rock Hill
803-329-8756
SUMMERFEST
(803) 684-2590
Union County Health Care
Foundation Art & Soul
USC-Union (864) 301-2466
SEPTEMBER
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
24 Hours of LeMons Parade &
Block Party
Carolina Motorsports Park.
Camden
www.carolinamotorsportspark.com
3x3 BRAVO!
(803) 328-2787
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A N D
F E S T I V A L S
43 Mile Big Grab Yard Sale
(803) 635-4242
www.fairfieldchamber.sc
Apple Harvest Festival
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill,
York (803) 684-0690
Annual Auto Show & Fall
Festival
Clover (803) 222-3312
Art on Main (Juried Art Show)
Downtown Fort Mill
(803) 547-1002
www.fortmillartonmain.com
Fiddle ‘n Pig Annual BBQ and
Bluegrass Festival
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill (803) 548-7252
Butts and Bluegrass BBQ
Festival
Clover ( 803) 222-4949
Autumn Farm Festival
Black’s Peaches, York
(803) 684-2333
By the Sweat of Our Brows:
The African-American
Experience
Battle of Kings Mountain
Anniversary & Encampment
Kings Mountain National
Military Park, Blacksburg
(864) 936-7921
Celebrate Van Wyck!
Van Wyck (803) 285-1076
BBQ, Bluegrass & Blue Jeans
The Farm at Ridgeway,
Ridgeway. (803) 608-5510
Fire Fest Parade & Party
Rhame Arena, Camden
www.facebook.com/
camdenfirefest
Indian Land Fall Festival
& SC State Chili Cooking
Championship
www.indianlandfallfestival.com
(803) 804-1167
Jonesville Town Festival
Downtown Main Street
(864) 674-5746
Piedmont Pottery Festival
Pumpkin Festival
Bush-n-Vine, York
(803) 684-2732
www.bushnvinefarm.com
Uniquely Union
Union (864) 427-9039
OCTOBER
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
3x3 Family Outings
(803) 328-2787
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Arts Exhibition
(Juried Art Show)
Union (864) 429-2817
Blues and Jazz Festival
Old Town Rock Hill
(803) 328-2787
Boo-HaHa
Old Town Rock Hill
(803) 326-3886
Cabela’s King Kat Eastern
Championship
Clearwater Cove Marina,
Camden
www.kingkatusa.com
Camden Christmas Classic –
Holiday Shopping
Rhame Arena, Camden
facebook.com/
Camdenchristmas
Carolina Downhome Blues
Festival
Camden (803) 425-7676
Carolina Pony Club Jumping
and Tetrathlon Rally
Camden
Celebrate Halloween in
Downtown
Union (864) 427-9039
Fall Festival at the Living
History Farm
Kings Mountain State Park
Clover (803) 222-3209
Oktoberfest in Old Town
Old Town Rock Hill
(803) 802-1678
Old McCaskill’s Fall Farm Day
Rembert (803) 432-9537
Old Town Zombie Crawl
Old Town Rock Hill
(803) 802-1678
Palomino Breeders of
America Fall Show
Camden
Pumpkin Fest
Downtown Winnsboro
(803) 635-4242
Pumpkin Patch Express Train
Rides
South Carolina Railroad
Museum, Winnsboro
www.scrm.org
Lando Days
Lando (803) 789-6361
McLeod Farms Fall Festival
McLeod Farms, McBee
(843) 335-8335
www.macspride.com
Annual NOLA (Night of the
Living Arts)
Downtown Lancaster
(803) 285-7451
Rock Around the Clock
Festival
Downtown Winnsboro
(803) 635-4242
Rock Hill Hamfest
Faith Assembly of Rock Hill
www.rockhillhamfest.com
E V E N T S
Fall Festival
McLeod Farms, McBee
(843) 335-8335
www.macspride.com
HILLarity: Festival on the Hill
Downtown Chester
(803) 385-4803
A N D
Fall Festival
Kershaw County Farmers
Market, Camden
www.kcfarmersmarket.org
Family Fun Night
(803) 872-4491
F E S T I V A L S
Civil War Reenactment
South Carolina Jazz Festival
Cheraw (843) 537-8420
SC State Sporting Clays
Championship
Hermitage Farms Shooting
Sports, Camden
www.hfsporting.com
Spooktacular - SC Quarter
Horse Association
Camden
Richburg Fall Festival
Richburg Town Park, Richburg
(803) 374-7222 or
(803) 412-0989
Stories of the Stones (every
odd-numbered year only)
Rose Hill Cemetery,
Downtown York
(803) 818-6761
www.yorkvillehs.com
Cotton Hills Farm Fair
Cotton Hills Farm, Lowrys
(803) 581-4545
Tales of Union County
Rose Hill State Historic Site
(864) 427-5966
FireFest
War Site, Camden
(803) 432-9841
Union County Agricultural Fair
Union County Fairgrounds
(864) 427-6259
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F E S T I V A L S
A N D
Scene from SUMMERFEST in
Downtown York (Each August).
Winnsboro Ghost Walk
Downtown Winnsboro
(803) 402-5289 or
(803) 635-4242
Classical Fall Concert
Cultural Arts Center, Lancaster
(803) 285-7451
NOVEMBER
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
30 Days of Christmas
Downtown Winnsboro
(803) 635-4242
3x3 Southern Evenings
(803) 328-2787
Winter Wonderland Craft Fair
Anne Springs Close Greenway,
Fort Mill
(803) 548-7252
Carolina Christmas Shop
Union County Fairgrounds,
Union (803) 924-3413
Catawba Cultural Heritage
Craft Fair
Catawba Indian Reservation
(803) 328-2427, ext. 223
Cheraw Christmas Parade
Downtown Cheraw
(843) 537-7138
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Chester Christmas Parade
Downtown Chester
(803) 581-2222
Colonial Cup Races
Springdale Race Course
Camden (803) 432-6513
Cotton: Bolls, Bales, Batts &
Beyond
Downtown Christmas Open
House
Union (864) 427-9039
Great Falls Christmas Parade
Great Falls (803) 481-2055
Hickory Grove Art Fair
John & Jan Myers, Hickory
Grove (803) 925-2274
Pig on the Ridge BBQ
Festival
Downtown Ridgeway
(803) 337-2213
Revolutionary War Field Days
War Site, Camden
(803) 432-9841
Train Rides with Santa
SC Railroad Museum,
Winnsboro www.scrm.org
Underexposed Film Festival yc
Old Town Rock Hill
(803) 328-2787
Veteran’s Day Parade
Union (864) 427-1605
30 Days of Christmas
Downtown Winnsboro
(803) 635-4242
Boykin Christmas Parade
Boykin (803) 424-4731
Buffalo Christmas Parade
Buffalo (864) 424-9902 or (864)
429-0415
Carlisle Christmas Parade
Carlisle (864) 427-1505
Annual Red Rose Holiday
Tour
Lancaster (803) 289-1492
Chesterfield County
Christmas Parade
Chesterfield (843) 623-2343
Annual Piedmont Folk Art
Show
St. Luke UMC, Lancaster
(803) 286-8652
Clover Christmas Parade
Clover (803) 222-3312
Annual Artisans of the Olde
English District Holiday
Market
Avant Garde Center for the Arts
(803) 287-7853
Annual Bob Doster’s
Backstreet Studio Holiday
Open House
Downtown Lancaster
(803) 285-9190
Annual Native American
Artists Show & Sale
Native American Studies
Center, Lancaster
(803) 313-7172
Fort Lawn Christmas Parade
“Christmas on the Lawn”
Fort Lawn (803) 872-4538
Fort Mill Christmas Parade
Fort Mill (803) 547-2273
E V E N T S
2nd Thursday Blues
Downtown Chester
(803) 379-1683 facebook.com/
SecondThursdayBlues
Blythewood Christmas
Parade
Blythewood (803) 712-3806
A N D
DECEMBER
Annual Christmas Candlelight
Tours
F E S T I V A L S
Winnsboro’s Christmas
Parade & Lighting
Downtown Winnsboro
(803) 635-4242
Hickory Grove/Sharon
Christmas Parade
Hickory Grove (803) 925-2625
Kershaw (Town of)
Christmas Parade
Kershaw (803) 243-0195
Kershaw County Christmas
Parade
Camden (803) 432-2525
Featured foods at this unique festival are catfish stew and fried catfish. Other
activities of the weekend include crafts, music, dance and a carnival (December).
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E V E N T S
A N D
Lockhart Christmas Parade
Lockhart (864) 545-2103
F E S T I V A L S
Jonesville Christmas Parade
Jonesville (864) 466-2297
Lake Wylie Christmas Parade
Lake Wylie (803) 831-2827
Lights of Lugoff Christmas
Parade
Lugoff (803) 420-0146 or
(803) 438-6152
Lowrys Christmas Parade
Lowrys (803) 581-0393
McBee/Jefferson Christmas
Parade
McBee (843) 335-8474
Pageland Christmas Parade
Pageland (843) 672-6400
Richburg Christmas Parade
Richburg (803) 789-3636
Ridgeway Christmas Parade
Downtown Ridgeway
(803) 337-2213
Rock Hill Christmas Parade
Rock Hill (803) 337-2213
Tega Cay Christmas Parade
Tega Cay (803) 548-3512
Tirzah Christmas Parade
Tirzah Community
(803) 366-3824
Union Christmas Parade
Union (864) 424-2340
Van Wyck Christmas Parade
Van Wyck Community
(803) 285-1076
Winnsboro Christmas Parade
Downtown Winnsboro
(803) 635-4242
York Christmas Parade
Downtown York
(803) 684-2590
Annual Holiday Tour of
Homes
Chester Arts Council, Chester
County (803) 581-2030
Christmas Candlelight Open
House
Fairfield County Museum,
Winnsboro (803) 635-9811
Christmas Candlelight Tour
of Homes
Camden (803) 432-9700
www.camdenleague.org
Christmas at Rose Hill
Rose Hill Plantation State Park,
Union (864) 427-5966
Christmas in Chester
Downtown Chester
(803) 581-3100
Christmas in Olde Sharon
Sharon (803) 684-2590
Christmas in Olde York
Candlelight Tour of Homes,
York (803) 818-6761
The Town of Lowrys, in Chester County, has the distinction of holding the state’s
only non-motorized Christmas Parade (p. 109).
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Elgin Catfish Stomp
Elgin (803) 438-2362
Holiday Concert
Cultural Arts Center,
Lancaster (803) 285-7451
OTHER VISITOR RESOURCES
Visitor Bureaus & Welcome Centers
*Cheraw Visitors Bureau
(888) 537-0014 www.cheraw.com
*Cheraw Visitors Bureau
(888) 537-0014 www.cheraw.com
*Chesterfield Visitors Center
(843) 623-9673
*City of Camden
(803) 432-6448 www.cityofcamden.org
*Lancaster County Welcome Center
(803) 285-1565 www.mylancastersc.org
(Click on Departments, then select Welcome Center)
RESOURCES
Colonial Christmas in
Camden
Camden (803) 532-2525
Union County Health Care
Foundation Tour of Homes
(864) 301-2466
VISITOR
Christmasville
Old Town Rock Hill
(803) 329-8756
www.christmasvillerockhill.
com
Train Rides with Santa
SC Railroad Museum,
Winnsboro
www.scrm.org
ADDOTIONAL
Christmas Parade of Lights
Pageland (843) 672-6400
*Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau
(800) 866-5200 www.visityorkcounty.com
*Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism
(803) 329-5620 www.rockhillrocks.com
*Union County Tourism Commission
(864) 319-1315 www.experienceunioncounty.com
*South Carolina I-77 (Fort Mill) Welcome Center
(803) 548-2880 [email protected]
*South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism
(800) 872-3505 www.discoversouthcarolina.com
*South Carolina International (United Kingdom, Ireland
and Scandinavia)
(44) (0) 1462 458 028 E-Mail: [email protected]
*South Carolina International (Germany and Other Western
European Countries)
(49) (0)6172/92 15 04 E-mail: [email protected]
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RESOURCES
VISITOR
ADDOTIONAL
Chambers of Commerce
*Cheraw Chamber of Commerce
(843) 537-7681 www.cherawchamber.com
*Chester County Chamber of Commerce
(803) 581-4142 www.chesterchamber.com
*Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
(843) 623-2343
*Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce
(803) 222-3312 www.cloverchamber.org
*Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce
(803) 635-4242 www.fairfieldchamber.sc
*Fort Mill Area Council
(803) 547-5900 www.yorkcountychamber.com
*Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
(800) 262-1842 www.kershawcountychamber.org
*Kershaw (Town of) Chamber of Commerce
(803) 243-0195 www.kershawchamberofcommerce.com
*Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
(803) 831-2827 www.lakewyliesc.com
*Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce
(803) 283-4105 www.lancasterchambersc.com
*Pageland Chamber of Commerce
(843) 672-6400 www.pagelandchamber.com
*Rock Hill Area Council
*Tega Cay Area Council
*Union County Chamber of Commerce
(864) 427-9039 www.unionsc.com
*Greater York Chamber of Commerce
(803) 684-2590 www.greateryorkchamber.com
*York County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Downtown & Community
Development Associations
*Fort Mill Downtown Association
(803) 548-1204, ext. 425 www.fortmilldowntown.com
*Great Falls Hometown Association
(803) 482-2370 www.greatfallshometown.com
*Greater Richburg Association
(803) 789-5052 www.greaterrichburgsc.com
*Progressive Association of Chester County Communities
(PACCC) (803) 789-5269 www.paofccc.com
*Winnsboro Department of Downtown Development
(803) 635-4041 www.townofwinnsboro.com
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*Avant Garde Center for the Arts
(803) 287-7853 www.facebook.com/avantgardeartist
*Cheraw Arts Commission
(843) 537-8422 www.visitcheraw.com
*Chesterfield Arts Commission
(800) 605-5761 or (843) 623-3200 www.chesterfield-sc.com
*Fairfield County Arts Council
(803) 337-3269
*Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
(803) 425-7676 www.fineartscenter.org
*Fort Mill Art Guild
www.fortmillartguild.com
*Lancaster County Council of the Arts
(803) 285-7451 www.facebook.com/lccarts
*McCelvey Center
(803) 684-3948 www.chmuseums.org
*Union County Arts Council
(864) 429-2817
*South Carolina Arts Alliance
(803) 325-2435 www.scartsalliance.net
Other Miscellaneous
*Roots and Recall
www.rootsandrecall.com RESOURCES
*Arts Council of York County
(803) 328-2787 www.yorkcountyarts.org
VISITOR
*Arts Council of Chester County
(803) 581-2030 www.artschester.com
ADDOTIONAL
Arts Councils & Organizations
*Film SC
(803) 737-0490 www.filmsc.org
Stop by one of numerous roadside markets for
farm fresh strawberries and other delights.
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F O R M
R E Q U E S T
I N F O R M A T I O N
SOUTH CAROLINA’S
Thank you for your interest in the Olde English District, our very
special part of South Carolina. We are happy to send you our visitor
guide, Things to See & Do and Places to Stay, which will acquaint
you with our seven counties and our many attractions, historic sites,
delightful restaurants and other opportunities to explore during your
travels.
Should you desire more specific information, please let us know
by calling us or sending in the following coupon. We sincerely hope
that you will consider and select the Olde English District, located
conveniently between Charlotte, N.C. and Columbia, S.C., for your
next vacation and that your trip will be a safe and pleasurable one.
Jayne Scarborough
Executive Director
Please send the following free brochures:
 African-American Historical Sites Brochure
 Antiquing Guide
 Art: Artists' and Galleries
 Civil War Sites Brochure
 Golf Packages
 Outdoor Adventure
 South Carolina's Best Peaches and Berries
 Trace Your Roots (Genealogy Guide)
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
E-Mail Address
112
Olde English District Commission
3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A
Richburg, South Carolina 29729
1-800-968-5909
[email protected]
Detroit
Cleveland
Toledo
Akron
PENNSYLVANIA
INDIANA
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Columbus
Dayton
ianapolis
MARYLAND
OHIO
Baltimore
70
Cincinnati
WEST
VIRGINIA
77
Washington
Charleston
Frankfort
75
Tol
l
Lexington
Lexington
81
KENTUCKY
Richmond
VIRGINIA
75
81
TENNESSEE
40
Knoxille
Chattanooga
Greensboro
Asheville
Raleigh
40
Charlotte
Greenville
Atlanta
NORTH
CAROLINA
77
Spartanburg
85
Exit 65
95
40
Florence
Columbia
20
85
77
SOUTH
CAROLINA
Aiken
Myrtle Beach
26
GEORGIA
Charleston
ALABAMA
Hilton Head
75
Savannah
95
For more information contact
3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A
Richburg, South Carolina 29729
Telephone: 803-385-6800
1-800-968-5909
Fax: 803-789-7077
Email: [email protected]
This publication is made possible in part through accommodations tax funding from the
counties of Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union, and York and
the cities and towns of Camden, Cheraw, Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, Pageland,
Rock Hill, Union and Winnsboro as well as the businesses located within these counties and towns. The information contained in this guide may only be a partial listing of sites in the area. All information was carefully compiled to ensure accuracy.
However, the Olde English District Commission cannot and does not guarantee the validity of the information furnished to them, nor the complete absence of errors and omissions.
Printed in USA
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3200 Commerce Drive
Suite A
Richburg, SC 29729
Or Current Resident
PRESORT STANDARD
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
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