About This List
This list was started out of a lack of any central place to see all the things that you can do while you're a Clemson student. I hope this can be a resource for students for years to come. If you have any questions/comments/etc, shoot me an email at mattrtrombley@gmail.com. Enjoy!
Last Updated April 2026
Museums, Arts, History, and Local Markets
This list focuses on museums, galleries, historic sites, performing arts venues, farms, and markets around Clemson. For movies, games, skating, and other activity-based outings, use the fun places guide.
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| Ashtabula Plantation | Central, SC | Old Plantation House | https://south-carolina-plantations.com/anderson/ashtabula.html |
| Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina | Pendleton, SC | Museum of agriculture in the state | https://www.bgamsc.org/ |
| Blue Ridge Arts Center | Seneca, SC | Local art gallery | https://www.blueridgeartscenter.com/ |
| Bob Campbell Geology Museum | Clemson, SC | Local geology museum | https://www.clemson.edu/public/geomuseum/ |
| Brooks Center for the Performing Arts | Clemson, SC | Plays, concerts, etc. | https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/brooks/ |
| Center for Visual Arts - Rudolph E. Lee Gallery at Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Art gallery | https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/cva/lee-gallery/ |
| Central History Museum | Central, SC | History of town of Central | https://cityofcentral.org/history-of-central |
| Central Railway Museum | Central, SC | History of railroad through Central | https://www.crmha.org/ |
| Chattooga Belle Farm | Long Creek, SC | Distillery, farm store, and outdoor venue | https://www.chattoogabellefarm.com/ |
| Clemson Area African American Museum | Clemson, SC | Museum of African American history | https://www.caaam.org/ |
| Clemson Farmers Market | Clemson, SC | Local produce, arts, crafts | https://www.facebook.com/ClemsonFarmersMarket/ |
| Clemson Little Theatre | Clemson, SC | Community theatre | http://www.clemsonlittletheatre.com/ |
| Easley Farmers Market | Easley, SC | Local produce, arts, crafts | https://www.facebook.com/EasleyFarmersMarket/ |
| Eden Farms | Marietta, SC | Horseback riding, parties, etc. | http://www.edenfarms.net/ |
| Elkmont Trading Company | Clemson, SC | Outdoors and adventure gear | https://elkmonttradingcompany.com/index.html |
| Fort Hill Plantation | Clemson, SC | John C. Calhoun's former house | https://www.clemson.edu/about/history/properties/fort-hill/ |
| Freedom's Hill Church | Central, SC | First Wesleyan abolitionist church in the South | https://www.swu.edu/conference-services/freedoms-hill-church/ |
| General Store Museum | Westminster, SC | Full of historic artifacts | https://www.oconeehistorymuseum.org/visit-us/general-store-museum/ |
| Historic Ballenger House | Seneca, SC | Venue for events and weddings | https://www.historicballengerhouse.org/ |
| Hopewell House | Clemson, SC | Historic home | https://www.clemson.edu/about/history/properties/hopewell/ |
| Merry Christmas Tree Farm | Central, SC | Christmas trees | http://www.merrychristmastree.com/ |
| Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina | Walhalla, SC | Museum of Cherokee history | https://cherokeemuseumsc.org/ |
| Oconee Community Theatre | Seneca, SC | Local theater and plays | http://www.oconeetheatre.org/ |
| Oconee History Museum | Walhalla, SC | Museum of history of Oconee County | https://www.oconeehistorymuseum.org/ |
| Oconee Military Museum at Patriots Hall | Walhalla, SC | Museum | https://www.oconeemilitarymuseum.org/ |
| Pendleton Farmers Market | Pendleton, SC | Local produce, arts, crafts | https://www.pendletonfarmersmarket.net/ |
| Pickens County Museum of Art & History | Pickens, SC | Museum of history of Pickens County | https://www.co.pickens.sc.us/departments/parks,_recreation,___tourism/museums/index.php |
| Seneca Farmers Market | Seneca, SC | Local produce, arts, crafts | https://agriculture.sc.gov/farmers-markets/seneca-farmers-market/ |
| Six Mile Farmers Market | Six Mile, SC | Local produce, arts, crafts | https://www.facebook.com/SixMileFarmersDepot |
| South Carolina Botanical Gardens | Clemson, SC | Plants, shrubs, flowers, walking paths | https://www.clemson.edu/scbg/ |
| Split Creek Farm | Anderson, SC | Goats and goat milk products | https://www.splitcreek.com/ |
| The Arts Center of Clemson | Clemson, SC | Local art gallery | https://tac.clemsoncity.org/ |
| The Hanover House at South Carolina Botanical Gardens | Clemson, SC | Historical home | https://www.clemson.edu/about/history/properties/hanover/ |
| The Happy Berry | Six Mile, SC | Pick-your-own fruit farm | http://www.thehappyberry.com/ |
| The Lunney Museum | Seneca, SC | Historical home | https://www.senecacitymuseums.org/lunney |
| Tri-County Boat Rentals | Six Mile, SC | Boat rentals and fishing guides | http://www.tri-countyboatrental.com/ |
| Unlimited Outfitters | Seneca, SC | Paddleboard and kayak rentals | https://unlimitedoutfitters.com/ |
| Upstate Scuba | Clemson, SC | Scuba gear and certification | https://www.facebook.com/Upstatescuba/ |
| Victoria Valley Vineyards | Cleveland, SC | Vineyard and winery | https://victoriavalleyvineyards.com/ |
| Walhalla Farmers Market | Walhalla, SC | Local produce, arts, crafts | https://agriculture.sc.gov/farmers-markets/walhalla-farmers-market/ |
| Walhalla Performing Arts Center | Walhalla, SC | Entertainment venue | https://www.walhallapac.com/ |
| Woodburn Historic House | Pendleton, SC | Historical home | https://www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org/woodburn |
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