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Unique Activities to Do in the Clemson Area

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter.

Do you ever feel like there’s nothing to do around Clemson? Of course we hear about all the many beautiful hiking areas around here, but there’s so much more beyond these hills! Keep reading for new, creative, exciting, unique activities to do for when you feel you have to escape Clemson!

 

Peace Center – Greenville, SC

Located right in the heart of Greenville, the Peace Center is South Carolina’s cultural center! There’s a concert hall, theatre, and amphitheater that are always putting on shows, concerts, and events. Check their website and plan yourself a night out!

 

Tiger Drive-In Theatre – Tiger, GA

A drive-in movie theatre in the 21st century?? Yes please! This theatre is only an hour away from Clemson. Enjoy a movie under the stars! Check their website for a list of movies now playing.

 

Sweet Retreat Fun Center – Walhalla, SC

For some simple, wholesome fun head here for mini golf, go-karts, laser tag, arcades and ice cream!

 

Carowinds – Charlotte, NC

Take a weekend day to drive up to Charlotte and have yourself a blast at Carowinds amusement and water park! Grab a daily ticket online or get a group together for a group rate! Either way you’ll feel like a little kid again and certainly be entertained.

 

The Jockey Lot – Anderson SC

This Anderson farmer’s market and flea market is perfect for a simple afternoon or weekend morning!

 

Dave & Buster’s – Greenville, SC

Eat, drink, and play! What could be better?

 

Escape Artist – Greenville, SC

If you’re into puzzles and mystery, grab a group of friends and play this escape room game. These games are getting more and more popular recently. People love them!

 

The Gorge Zip Line – Saluda, NC

If you’re looking for something super adventurous to do- this is it! The Gorge Zip Line is America’s steepest and fastest zipline canopy tour. Let yourself let loose as you fly through the beautiful green scenery.  

 

Gravitopia – Greenville, SC

Now this is a fun one. A trampoline park! This is sure to distract you from college responsibilities for a bit while you’re bouncing around like a kid again.

 

Climb Upstate- Spartanburg, SC

Enjoy rock climbing somewhere else, besides Fike Recreation Center, here at Spartanburg’s largest indoor rock climbing gym.  

With all these suggestions, I’m sure you can find something special to do. You’ll never get bored around here if you take a little time to seek out some more one-of-a-kind experiences!

 

Hey! I'm Juliana Baumann. I'm a Women's Leadership and Psychology student at Clemson University. I stay active at Clemson through my position as a UPIC Intern, and my involvement in campus organizations such as Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, She's a 10, and Her Campus! When I'm not running around from meeting to meeting, you can find me traveling within the US and around the world!
Hannah Fanset

Clemson '21

Hi, Everyone! I'm Hannah Fanset. I'm a sophomore from Rochester, NY, and I'm majoring in psychology and management. My favorite things are books, movies, traveling, eating good food and laughing way too loud.