Location: Walhalla
Top Things to do in Walhalla
The 10 Best Things to do in Walhalla, South Carolina (SC)
Walhalla is a small town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. It is located 16 miles (26 km) from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina and lies within the area of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, an area of transition between mountains and piedmont, and contains numerous waterfalls. It was founded by German settlers in the late 1800s even though the area had long been settled by Scotch-Irish farmers. The population was 3,801 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Oconee County. The current mayor of Walhalla is Danny Edwards.
Restaurants in Walhalla
1. Art Circle Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Oconee History Museum
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Oconee History Museum is a non profit organization that actively preserves and promotes the history and cultural heritage of Oconee County, South Carolina, through its museums, programs and historic sites. Visitors explore the history of Native Americans, Immigration, Railroads, New Deal Programs, Textile Mills, Agriculture and much more as it relates to Oconee County. The exhibit hall offers a self-guided tour of Oconee’s history. Popular exhibits include the dugout canoes being preserved within the museum, a walk-in Stump House Tunnel exhibit and a Depression Era Tenant Farmer’s House. The Louise Russell Alexander Children’s Corner is a special part of the museum where children can explore our culture and heritage in a fun environment. Oconee History Museum is a community-supported endeavor, and we invite everyone to join the effort by becoming a member, volunteering and donating artifacts.
3. Walhalla Performing Arts Center
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
The Walhalla Performing Arts Center at the Historic Walhalla Civic Auditorium, (originally built in 1903, with the auditorium being added in 1913) strives to provide a world-class facility for performances, conferences & special events in order to enhance the cultural & social life of the Mountain Lakes Region in Upstate South Carolina. The Auditorium offers 456 seats including 140 in the balcony. The 100 seat reception hall is available for rental & serves as the concession area during our events. In 1993 the Walhalla Auditorium Restoration Committee created a charter, obtained a lease and a 501(c)3 designation & restoration began. The first performance was held in August 2003. The Walhalla Performing Arts Center at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Reviewed By rstephens8121955 - Walhalla, United States
A small town theater in a remodeled high school auditorium, this place has great acoustics and features some prominent artists as well as other entertainment.
4. High Cotton Carriages of SC
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
High Cotton Carriages is available for private carriage rides, as well as Historic Tours departing from Oconee Heritage Center.
5. Museum Of The Cherokee In South Carolina
6. Oconee Station State Historic Site
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By MebyC - Mauldin, United States
This was a great hike! Start at the ranger station, hike around the pond, and then up to the 70 ft waterfall! Just great!
7. Issaqueena Falls
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By lbsealey - Raleigh, United States
The falls were a short walk to a viewing platform. The stream leading to the falls was shallow and was suitable for soaking you feet. It was a pleasant fall day, very peaceful and quiet. We were visiting in October. The signs giving the area's history history about the falls and the native peoples were super informative. The drive up was nice as well. We did not visit the Stump House Tunnel though were heard was interesting as well.
8. Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By SueXuZhou
It's a unique tunnel. It started as a unfinished railroad tunnel in the 1850s and in the 1940s Clemson used it to study the blue cheese curing process. Together with the nearby Issaqueena Falls definitely worth the visit. We visited on a Friday. Both places weren't crowded at all. Right off highway 28, parking is easy and the walk is short. Google map is wrong. Look for the "Tunnel" sign.
9. The Last Chance Saloon
10. Partners in Wine
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Walhalla's premier wine and craft beer bar offering a varied and changing selection of wines as well as specialty beers. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle or try something adventurous and exciting with one of our wine flights. After falling in love with your new favorite wine, purchase a bottle to take home. Once a month Partners hosts a Sunday brunch and mimosa bar. Follow social media or our website for event details and dates.
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