Location: Central
Top Things to do in Central
Top 10 Things to do in Central, United States
Central is a town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,159, roughly 3,000 of which were considered permanent residents. Contrary to its name, it is not near the center of South Carolina. It received its name from its geographic location, being the halfway or central point between Atlanta and Charlotte along the former Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway line. The primary campus of Southern Wesleyan University is located east of the downtown area.
Restaurants in Central
1. Memorial Stadium
Overall Ratings
5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By Michael A - Virginia
Memorial stadium, better known as Death Valley, is a great place to watch a football game. It seats 82,000. It has good sight lines and plenty of concession stands. Be prepared to walk, parking is tough, but no worse than most big college stadiums. It could use more restrooms, there are only four medium sized ones on each side of the stadium.
2. Woodburn Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 4business2 - Anderson, South Carolina
Have been to this home a few times for weddings, but had not taken a tour of the home until this past weekend. I love the Victorian carriage house and cabin on the grounds as well. It is the full history of this home that is the draw. Tours are given by Pendleton Historical Foundation at a small cost for adults and children over age 5. It is only open from Thursday to Sunday but the short drive from I85 to Pendleton is worth the trip. There is also a Civil War reenactment scheduled for this year, but I did not attend this event. I paired this home tour with the Ashtabula Historic home tour which is just a few miles away, and both are in Pendleton area.
3. South Carolina Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a diverse 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. The SCBG is an official American Hosta Society Display Garden. It has a butterfly garden, a wildflower meadow, many specialty gardens, and a 70-acre arboretum. The Gift Shop and Visitor's Center are open from 10:00 - 5:00 seven days a week (excluding University holidays).
Reviewed By onemichael - Greenville, South Carolina
Yes they have flowers in abundance but so much more. There is a Cactus or desert garden that is truly amazing. The trail wanders through Prairie grass, carnivorous plants and much more. Really informative signs and informationals. Definitely worth the visit. We will be back for more. There is a gift shop and visitors center at the top of the parking lot. Cheers!!! FYI, it is free.
4. World of Energy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Bob S - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Duke World of Energy has been around for decades but still well kept and the staff is helpful in sharing information about the production of nuclear energy and the efforts to protect the environment and the citizens of the area.
5. Waldrop Stone Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By onemichael - Greenville, South Carolina
Difficult to find but there are directions on the Web.
Turn left onto Madden Bridge Rd ( 4 mins )
Turn right onto Waldrop Stone Rd ( 1 min ) At the corner of these two roads.
It is a short hike on an easy, well maintained train. It looks very primitive when you get there. Worth the short hike about 1.5 miles round trip. Enjoy!!!
6. Fort Hill Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By HumptyD47 - Clemson, South Carolina
I know the title sounds negative, but over the years we've been to lots of old houses in many different locations. The Calhoun house is located on the Clemson University campus and it is a self guided tour. Parking can be difficult, depending on when you go there. There are a few spots supposedly for visitors, but good luck with that. Go on a Saturday or Sunday, but no Saturdays on home game days. The house is very well preserved and the furniture is correct to the period. Plaques to read while you look at the rooms. There is an outbuilding where John C Calhoun worked and where he did much of his writing. But you can't get in there, only look through the glass. A drawback would be the $5.00 donation (each) that we were asked for by the person sitting near the entrance. Interesting piece of local history.
7. Ashtabula Plantation
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
Ashtabula Plantation is the answer to a trivia question. Who set the world's record for rice production? In 1845, Ashtabula produced a record 110 bushels per acre with each bushel weighing 43.75 pounds. During this period, the average production in South Carolina was about 40 bushels per acre. Now you know. But Ashtabula is known for other things. Located at 2725 Old Greenville Highway near Pendleton, South Carolina, the plantation dates to 1790. At one time, it was operated as a tavern on the stage road from Pendleton to Pickensville and Greenville. In 1828, Lewis Ladson Gibbes of Charleston built the two-story, nearly square, frame house now known as Ashtabula. Named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, it is considered a significant example of a Lowcountry style plantation house. It also is part of the Pendleton Historic District. Today, it is a house museum run by the Pendleton Historic Foundation and is furnished with antebellum furniture. It is open to the public Tuesday through Friday and Sunday afternoons from April to October. Architecturally, the house is four bays wide, has a hip roof, two interior chimneys and a widow's walk at the top. It has two rooms on each side of a central hallway on each floor. The ceilings are about 12 feet high. The house has piazzas on three sides, supported by square columns. The interior walls are wide, horizontal planks covered with wallpaper. A passageway connects to the original, two-story 1790s brick house, which served as the kitchen and servants' quarters. The Pendleton Historic Foundation has done a wonderful job of restoring and preserving a historic relic of the Old South.
8. Bob Campbell Geology Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By cp32692 - Suwannee, Florida
Enjoyed. A must see for adults and children. We had a very nice time. Also, the entrance is a cactus garden that I really loved. Don't pass this by even if you are interested in gems and rocks. They had Animal and plant fossils. All very interesting !!
9. Doug Kingsmore Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 2BEis2SKI - Charlotte, NC
After countless visits, I left a review last March 2015. I rated DKS well but not excellent as it was in serious need of a face lift. Those efforts were underway during my last review and were complete prior to this most recent baseball season. I attended somewhere between 20-25 games this past year and the stadium and amenities now rival any college baseball park I've been to. This past weekend, for the first regional Clemson has hosted in a while, the park was electric. There is assigned seating from 3rd base to 1st base, grand stand seats in left, more seats in right and of course the "Cheap Seats" in dead right field. For capacity crowds, there are also standing room only areas down left field, a hill area just back from the left field line, standing area behind the home bullpen in right and even standing up on the balcony at Jervey.
When full to capacity, people basically ring the entire field and yet it feels intimate and collegiate. I'm a Clemson fan so this is somewhat biased but I've been to college ballparks all up and down the east coast and with these renovations, DKS is as good as they come for on campus stadiums.
10. The Walker Course At Clemson University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By bobemac - San Antonio, Texas
Our experience here was great. We were greeted by the friendly head professional who checked us in and made sure we were able to tee off quickly.
They have a friendly starter named Rodger who spent time explaining the different holes to us.
The layout is fun to play. It has widely separated holes and each one is a different challenge.
The course was in excellent condition with brand new Zoysia greens. The previous bent grass greens were difficult to maintain because of heat and humidity issues. The fans from the old greens are still there.
Zoysia grass is a lot more drought and heat tolerant. Putting on Zoysia requires a bit more force because the grain is thicker, but there's less brake on the putt.
This is a scenic course with dynamic elevation changes, plenty of water carries, and lots of bunkers.
There are so many mature trees and the mounding throughout this course gives you plenty of tough shot selection.
This track has been rated as a top ten college golf course, with the new greens they should move up.
A fine golf course with friendly people leads to a great golfing experience.
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