Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
I-85 Exit 14: South on SC Hwy 187, 1 mile. No signs on highway. Beware of the southbound exit as it is weird! Stay to the right of the yellow line up to the stop light as it also has oncoming traffic to a nearby neighborhood. Yes, it's weird.
GPS: N34.534080, W82.801588
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In a lot of cities, the last thing you want to see is a mouse. This isn't the case in Greenville, where nine bronze mice have taken up permanent residence along our celebrated Main Street. For a fun, kid-friendly activity, see if you can find all nine of the small bronze mice hidden along the five blocks of Main Street in downtown Greenville. If you want more information, go to {url=https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/mice-on-main/[/url] or look here for the scavenger hunt clues [/url].
...that Main Street in Anderson is aflutter with dozens of Carolina Wrens roosting in some unusual spots. Stroll through our downtown and see if you can find them. A scavenger hunt with 27 bronze wrens perched on historic locations are just waiting to be found. Modeled after South Carolina's state bird, the wrens are spread throughout the downtown area, but a focal point statue is at the corner of River and Main streets. Families love looking for these little bronze statues but so do adults, especially if you take a break and eat at one of the terrific downtown restaurants! (The Carolina Wren is the state bird of South Carolina. You are more likely to hear a Carolina Wren than see them. They are loud, with a "tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle" warble. They are common in urban areas.) Get your clues here!
The three-mile Healthy Route is the longest route and links to several health and fitness facilities.
The Civic Route is named such for the many governmental agencies along this one-mile route.
The Cultural Route is two miles; you will find many museums, art, and theatre destinations here. No matter which route you choose, there is much to see and admire along the way; our beautiful historic buildings, courtyards, fountains, and many public art installations. Have fun on your way; count how many fish or wrens you see. You can also gain wisdom by reading our Wise Walks that are etched in our sidewalks.
Brochures with the routes are available in the KOA office or at the Anderson Visitors and Convention Bureau.
One of South Carolina's most unique and earliest wildflowers, the Oconee Bell, can be found blooming from mid-March to early April. Colonies of the Oconee Bells blooming in their entire splendor can be seen along the Oconee Bell Trail at Devils Fork State Park, a gateway to the Jocassee Gorges. The Oconee Bell is a rare flower found only in a few locations near the southern Appalachians. You can recognize the Oconee Bell by its white and yellow blossom with red stems and red-tinged leaves.
To catch a glimpse of this delicate and unique wildflower, make a trip to Devils Fork State Park during its blooming season and walk the Oconee Bell Nature Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The walk is designed for ages ten and older. The Oconee Bell Nature Trail is an easy 1-mile loop trail that received its name for the rare wildflower that can be found along the footpath.
The Anderson Motor Speedway is located just north of I-85 at exit 27 - approximately 15 miles from the campground. Anderson Motor Speedway is a 3/8 mile paved oval. Wide straightaways and tight, tricky corners are infamous for producing close, competitive short track racing most Friday nights in the quest for the checkered flag. Anderson Motor Speedway roars into action each Friday night throughout the summer. A full lineup of the best driving talent from across the Carolinas and Georgia invade the "Supertrack of the Carolinas" each week in the quest for the checkered flag. Anderson Motor Speedway showcases some of the fiercest competition around. Come check out the Super Trucks.
Check out the Anderson Motor Speedway Schedule
The Soiree is Anderson's signature arts festival featuring performing, culinary, and visual arts. Come to downtown Anderson for the 2-day event with over 50 artists in attendance, local and regional talent performing across multiple stages, and delicious food from downtown restaurants and food trucks! Enjoy Kid's Kingdom with children's crafts, games, and more. You don't want to miss this FREE downtown Anderson event this spring. See you at the Soiree!
Visit Downtown Anderson Soiree for more information.
"When the Azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina, the little town celebrates!" For over 40 years, friends and family have come back home for one of the largest family reunions in the Southeast, the Pickens Azalea Festival. Join us as we welcome local artisan & crafters, tastes from across the Southeast, and musicians from across the nation. The Pickens Azalea Festival continues Friday Night with our cruise-in in the heart of Pickens, S.C. Roads will close at 6 PM as cars, jeeps, and classics from all eras take the streets in one of the largest cruise-ins in the Southeast! Pickens Azalea Festival's biggest day is Saturday, as hundreds of artisans, crafters, civic organizations, nonprofits, and businesses take the streets! This day, full of family fun, has entertainment throughout the day! Children's games, a complete variety of foods, arts and crafts, and live entertainment throughout the day. History comes alive with tours of the downtown, Hagood-Mauldin House, and the Pickens County Museum. And for a challenge, see if you can find all of the "Turtles on the Town." We can't wait to see you there! Admission is free. Visit Pickens Azalea Festival online for more information.
The best market of the season is BACK
Join us on Saturday, May 3rd for the Anderson Makers Market from 10 am to 4 pm. Celebrate the spring season with over 100+ vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities!
Event Highlights:
Jackson Truluck – 12 PM-3 PM
Crazy Taco.
Fuel Foods Food Truck
Uncorked Mobile Wine Bar
Tipsy Trails Tap Truck
Flo's Cafe
Palmetto Distillery
Hillbilly Day History
Hillbilly Day began between 1959 and 1961 to celebrate the Fourth of July and to showcase local talent in the areas of fiddling, square dancing, buck dancing, and political oration. The first gathering included music played in the back of a pickup, and a greased pole competition for the young, with money at the top as the prize. It has been an annual event that draws at least 5000 people to the small community of Mountain Rest on the Fourth of July. Homemade food and Bluegrass music are plentiful all day long, as well as demonstrations and competitions for sheep shearers, yodelers, and cloggers. Whoever has a talent is invited to come onstage, young'uns and old-timers. The crowd cheers for the most authentic hillbilly costume, and some them have been the same outfit worn by the same person for the last 50 years!
Children have run around barefooted and rolled in the sand to prepare to pile on top of each other to climb the greased pole where money has pinned at the top. Of course, it's a team effort, and the child on the bottom of the pile has to have strong shoulders. Tug-of-war, tossing games, chicken coops, goat pens, roosters, rabbits, soap making, pottery throwing, face painting, fabric crafts, hillbilly T-shirts, corncob pipes- you name itm it's there- even a blacksmith and wood carvers. Grills and smokers are aplenty with chicken and barbeque; there are homemade cakes and pies, and of course, ice cream.
Watch out, because when the greased pig is let loose, it will run under your feet, followed by dozens of fast children racing to catch it, knocking over everything in their path.
Live Music will play on the Welcome Center deck from 7:30 - 9:00pm.
Food trucks may include the Noodle Lady, HipBurger, the Pound Cake Man and Aspen Street Sweets
Fireworks will go off at 9:30 p.m.
This is a free event.
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