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From dramatic cliffs and gorges to pristine lakes and waterfalls, this area is just plain awe-inspiring. Amidst all that natural beauty, find scenic cities with revitalized historic districts and thriving cultural hubs where museums, art galleries and concert halls beckon. In between, discover family-owned farms, sprawling peach and apple orchards, Revolutionary War sites and plenty of outdoor recreation. REGIONAL MUST-SEES Palmetto Distillery, Anderson | Fort Hill National Historic Landmark, Clemson | Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville The Village Bakery & Cafe, Pendleton | Hagood Mill Historic Site, Pickens | Hatcher Garden, Spartanburg | Gateway Park, Travelers Rest Wonderful Waterfalls Waterfall chasers have more than enough choices of paths to travel in the Upcountry. Simply follow the sound to find some of our favorites. Ramsey Creek Falls, Chau Ram County Park, Westminster An easy hike in Oconee County’s “Best-Kept Secret” leads to the 40-foot falls, which cascade over a handful of boulders before emptying into a pool below on their way to the nearby Chauga River. Issaqueena Falls, Stumphouse Park, Walhalla Framed on all sides by lush green forest, this 100-foot waterfall is named after the local Native American woman in a legendary (and historically disputed) love story—some renditions of which involve her leaping off the falls. Wildcat Branch Falls, Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, Cleveland The lower falls are viewable right off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, but beware—the upper section is more of a waterslide than waterfalls and is quite slippery! We recommend enjoying the view from the bottom. Twin Falls, Twin Falls Trail, Sunset Often called the state’s most spectacular waterfalls, two cascades on Reedy Cove Creek rush 75 feet over a steep granite drop-off, making this a sight you’ll hear long before you see it—especially after rainfall. Station Cove Falls, Oconee Station State Historic Site, Walhalla Hike an easy 30 minutes along a cove forest trail blooming with wildflowers to this stepped waterfall formed by mountain headwaters—a spring and summer favorite of Upcountry locals and visitors.
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