Vista Verde Guidebook
Neighborhoods
An eclectic historic district with 18 buildings built between 1887 and 1930. Visit many gift and antique shops, restaurants, art galleries, music.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ram Cat Alley
Ram Cat AlleyAn eclectic historic district with 18 buildings built between 1887 and 1930. Visit many gift and antique shops, restaurants, art galleries, music.
City/Towns Near Keowee Key
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A unique small town surrounded by great natural beauty for history, art, and local cuisine connoisseurs as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Has been ranked #1 Place to Retire in SC and the Best Place to Start a Business.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seneca
A unique small town surrounded by great natural beauty for history, art, and local cuisine connoisseurs as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Has been ranked #1 Place to Retire in SC and the Best Place to Start a Business.
Less than a 1 hour drive away. Thriving downtown with shops, restaurants, and activities. A beautiful park with waterfall and pedestrian bridge run through downtown. Nearest airport servicing US flights.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greenville
Less than a 1 hour drive away. Thriving downtown with shops, restaurants, and activities. A beautiful park with waterfall and pedestrian bridge run through downtown. Nearest airport servicing US flights.
Around 1.5 hours drive away. Great downtown with shops and restaurants as well as outdoor activities. Has an airport that services US flights.
904 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asheville
Around 1.5 hours drive away. Great downtown with shops and restaurants as well as outdoor activities. Has an airport that services US flights.
Around a 2.5 hour drive away. It's a metropolitan area with an international airport.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charlotte
Around a 2.5 hour drive away. It's a metropolitan area with an international airport.
Around a 2.5 hour drive away. It's a large metropolitan area with an international airport.
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atlanta
Around a 2.5 hour drive away. It's a large metropolitan area with an international airport.
Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Four mountain streams and several waterfalls flow into Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Scenic and unspoiled mountain wilderness with clear and clean mountain lakes.
Salem
Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Four mountain streams and several waterfalls flow into Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Scenic and unspoiled mountain wilderness with clear and clean mountain lakes.
Clemson
Home to Clemson University Tigers!
A beautiful town with lots of local high end shops, restaurants, spas.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cashiers
A beautiful town with lots of local high end shops, restaurants, spas.
Helen Ga
Dahlonega Visitors Center
13 S Park StBlue Rdg Pkwy, Cherokee, NC, EE. UU.
Sightseeing
Rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and pontoon boats. Recommend calling for reservations a month in advance of your stay for boat rentals if possible during summer months.
Keowee Key Marina
563 Tall Ship DrRent kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and pontoon boats. Recommend calling for reservations a month in advance of your stay for boat rentals if possible during summer months.
An educational museum with a focus on nuclear energy and how it's harnessed. It includes energy exhibits and kid-friendly activities.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World of Energy
7812 Rochester HwyAn educational museum with a focus on nuclear energy and how it's harnessed. It includes energy exhibits and kid-friendly activities.
18,500 acre clear, clean lake with 300 mile shoreline. Popular for fishing, waterskiing, swimming, sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Keowee
18,500 acre clear, clean lake with 300 mile shoreline. Popular for fishing, waterskiing, swimming, sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding.
7,500 acre clear, clean lake with rivers that flow into it from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Created in 1973 by Duke Power and SC through building Jocassee Dam.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Jocasse
7,500 acre clear, clean lake with rivers that flow into it from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Created in 1973 by Duke Power and SC through building Jocassee Dam.
An historical museum that explores the African-American cultural heritage in this region. It features exhibits and technology to convey authentic stories and culture applicable to all ages.
Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum
208 W South 2nd StAn historical museum that explores the African-American cultural heritage in this region. It features exhibits and technology to convey authentic stories and culture applicable to all ages.
Blue Ridge Art Council
111 E South 2nd StArt exhibits, art/painting classes, demonstrations, and events.
Painting experience for those with no expertise to specialty painters. Paint and sip or organize a family funtivity here.
Paint-Play Studio
113 E North 1st StPainting experience for those with no expertise to specialty painters. Paint and sip or organize a family funtivity here.
Shaver Recreation Complex
698 W South 4th StPlay disc golf on a hilly, wooded 18 hole course.
Lunney Museum
211 W South 1st St1909 Bungalow that showcases the lifestyle and architecture of the early 20th century.
Moda Vita Salon and Spa
10239 Clemson BlvdPlan a relaxing spa day.
Catch the latest blockbuster movie on the big screen
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Premiere Seneca Cinema 8
U.S. 123Catch the latest blockbuster movie on the big screen
Oconee Lanes Inc
318 By Pass 123A fun bowling alley with 24 lanes, pool tables, arcade games, and bar
644 acres of pristine parkland and the only public access to stunning Lake Jocassee, a 7565 acre reservoir surrounded by mountains.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de Devil's Fork
161 Holcombe Cir644 acres of pristine parkland and the only public access to stunning Lake Jocassee, a 7565 acre reservoir surrounded by mountains.
An unspoiled wilderness named "50 of the World's Last Great Places-Destinations of a Lifetime" by National Geographic Magazine (one of only three destinations in the US). See waterfalls, grottos, rare flora, fauna and wildlife. Hike, scuba, boat, or just take in the beauty of this special place.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area
1344 Cleo Chapman HighwayAn unspoiled wilderness named "50 of the World's Last Great Places-Destinations of a Lifetime" by National Geographic Magazine (one of only three destinations in the US). See waterfalls, grottos, rare flora, fauna and wildlife. Hike, scuba, boat, or just take in the beauty of this special place.
The hallmark view of the Jocassee Gorges. Drive, bike, hike, or horseback ride to the top. You'll see several other overlooks and waterfalls along the way.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jumping Off Rock Overlook
448 Horse Pasture RdThe hallmark view of the Jocassee Gorges. Drive, bike, hike, or horseback ride to the top. You'll see several other overlooks and waterfalls along the way.
Jocassee Charters
Lake Jocassee RoadTrophy trout fishing, waterfall tours, sunset cruises.
Lake Jocassee Dive Shop
710 Dive Buddy LaneScuba shop that offers diving classes and charters.
Miles of world class mountain bike trails
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
105 Stumphouse Tunnel RdMiles of world class mountain bike trails
Westminster Music Centre
224 E Main StLive entertainment and music.
Guided whitewater rafting trips and zip line canopy tours.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14Guided whitewater rafting trips and zip line canopy tours.
Silver Dollar Music Hall
12278 Long Creek HwyBluegrass musical performances on Friday nights.
Guided white water rafting with Class II, III, and IV rapids as desired. Rated "#1 Thing Every Southerner Ought to Do" by Southern Living Magazine. Make memories that last a lifetime!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nantahala Outdoor Center - Roswell Outpost
203 Azalea DrGuided white water rafting with Class II, III, and IV rapids as desired. Rated "#1 Thing Every Southerner Ought to Do" by Southern Living Magazine. Make memories that last a lifetime!
A full service fly shop. They offer fly fishing trips, casting lessons, & fly tying for the novice to expert.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chattooga River Fly Shop
6832A Highlands HwyA full service fly shop. They offer fly fishing trips, casting lessons, & fly tying for the novice to expert.
Art studio, pottery and gallery. Folk art, pottery, ceramics, paintings, canvas, found objects, up-cycled.
End of the Road Studios
255 E Bear Swamp RdArt studio, pottery and gallery. Folk art, pottery, ceramics, paintings, canvas, found objects, up-cycled.
Gateway Arts Center
213 E Windsor StAll volunteer org that offers free events, exhibits, and art classes.
A collection of historic artifacts for England's original General Merchandise store.
Oconee History Museum's General Store Museum
126 E Main StA collection of historic artifacts for England's original General Merchandise store.
Artist, Nancy Basket, shares her heritage of basketry and storytelling skills through the National Indian Education Association. She creates kudzu and pine needle baskets, cards, sculptures, and functional items.
Kudzu Kabin Designs
1105 E Main StArtist, Nancy Basket, shares her heritage of basketry and storytelling skills through the National Indian Education Association. She creates kudzu and pine needle baskets, cards, sculptures, and functional items.
Permanent exhibits of Cherokee artifacts.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum Of The Cherokee In South Carolina
70 Short StPermanent exhibits of Cherokee artifacts.
Oconee Community Theatre station
Theatrical productions of various kinds.
Explore the history of Native Americans, immigration, railroads, New Deal programs, textile mills, and agriculture of Oconee County.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oconee History Museum
123 Browns Square DrExplore the history of Native Americans, immigration, railroads, New Deal programs, textile mills, and agriculture of Oconee County.
Lushly landscaped tropical paradise mini golf experience.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE OASIS RANCH MINI GOLF
170 Hackberry LnLushly landscaped tropical paradise mini golf experience.
295 acres of natural landscapes, specialty gardens, streams, and nature trails. Free beautiful gardens and arboretum that have paved, accessible trails.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Botanical Gardens
Willow Oak Lane295 acres of natural landscapes, specialty gardens, streams, and nature trails. Free beautiful gardens and arboretum that have paved, accessible trails.
Watch the Clemson Tigers play football here.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Memorial
1 Avenue of ChampionsWatch the Clemson Tigers play football here.
Historical plantation museum located on Clemson University Campus. John C. Calhoun, VP of the US in 1825, raised his family of 10 children there. His daughter, Anna, married Thomas Clemson, founder of Clemson University. Learn so much more on a tour of this beautiful home.
Fort Hill Plantation
520 Fort Hill StHistorical plantation museum located on Clemson University Campus. John C. Calhoun, VP of the US in 1825, raised his family of 10 children there. His daughter, Anna, married Thomas Clemson, founder of Clemson University. Learn so much more on a tour of this beautiful home.
Kids will love the fossils and dinosaurs. Be sure to make sure they are open. It's free.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bob Campbell Geology Museum
140 Discovery LnKids will love the fossils and dinosaurs. Be sure to make sure they are open. It's free.
Doug Kingsmore Stadium
114 Baseball DrWatch Clemson play baseball here.
Littlejohn Coliseum
219 Perimeter RdWatch Clemson play basketball here.
Built in 1716, a low country rice plantation museum. In 1994, it was moved to the South Carolina Botanical Garden (Clemson Campus) to maintain it's history.
Hanover House
113 Garden TrailBuilt in 1716, a low country rice plantation museum. In 1994, it was moved to the South Carolina Botanical Garden (Clemson Campus) to maintain it's history.
Clemson University concerts, musicals, plays, and performing arts venue.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
141 Jersey LnClemson University concerts, musicals, plays, and performing arts venue.
Toccoa Falls, Toccoa, GA 30577, EE. UU.
Food scene
The Beer Station
115 Bountyland RdCraft beer hot spot
American Cuisine - Burgers, Pizza, Seafood, Ribs, Steaks.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Copper River Grill
514 US-123American Cuisine - Burgers, Pizza, Seafood, Ribs, Steaks.
A fine Sports Bar with great food. Enjoy Bingo, video games, trivia, pool tables, karaoke, or live music. Watch the Clemson Tigers take on rivals.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Spot on the Alley
122 Ram Cat AlleyA fine Sports Bar with great food. Enjoy Bingo, video games, trivia, pool tables, karaoke, or live music. Watch the Clemson Tigers take on rivals.
Popular gathering place and taproom. Craft brews, wine, and soda with appetizers. Food trucks, live concerts, and open mic nights.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jocassee Valley Brewing Company
13412 SC-11Popular gathering place and taproom. Craft brews, wine, and soda with appetizers. Food trucks, live concerts, and open mic nights.
The Farmhouse Coffee Exchange
277 Market StLocal coffee shop
Local coffee roaster that also serves craft beer, wine, and pre-prohibition cocktails. Music on Friday and Saturday nights.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
313 Cafe
Local coffee roaster that also serves craft beer, wine, and pre-prohibition cocktails. Music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Soups, salads, specialty sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Brunch on Sat and Sun.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belle's Bistro at Chattooga Belle Farm
454 Damascus Church RdSoups, salads, specialty sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Brunch on Sat and Sun.
Carolina Pizza Company
124 East Main StreetPizza, salad, sandwiches, beer.
Hogs and Hops
106 North Fairplay StreetBBQ and homemade treats. BYOB.
BREWS on the Alley
109 Ram Cat AlleyCraft beer
Pizza, sandwiches, salad, quesadillas, and beer.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Humble Pie
14239 Long Creek HwyPizza, sandwiches, salad, quesadillas, and beer.
Beer garden, beer bar, and brewery.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keowee Brewing Company
401 E Main StBeer garden, beer bar, and brewery.
Good food in a comfortable location. Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and vegetarian options.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayberry's
125 North Townville StreetGood food in a comfortable location. Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and vegetarian options.
Coffee house and baked goods. Local gifts and live music.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mountain Mocha
208 E Main StCoffee house and baked goods. Local gifts and live music.
N the Midst Ice Cream
1109-A Jennings AveFresh hand made ice cream
Italian dishes, steaks, and fresh fish. Covered patio dining options.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paesano's Italian Restaurant
1727 Blue Ridge BlvdItalian dishes, steaks, and fresh fish. Covered patio dining options.
Soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and bowls.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PRESST food & wine
12019 N Radio Station RdSoups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and bowls.
Delicious Mexican specialties.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puerto Nuevo Mexican Restaurant
903 E Main StDelicious Mexican specialties.
Sushi and wine. Always a winning combination!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Solé Grill and Sushi Bar
U.S. 123Sushi and wine. Always a winning combination!
Clemson Marina
150 Clemson Marina DriveFast casual food.
Soup, salad, sandwiches, and tacos.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hungry Hiker Restaurant
116 S Catherine StSoup, salad, sandwiches, and tacos.
Great food, fresh cocktails, and live entertainment.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tiki Hut Lakeside Grill
156 Keowee Marina DrGreat food, fresh cocktails, and live entertainment.
Tex-Mex favorites like tacos, fajitas, and tamales.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tipsy Taco Clemson
13430 Clemson BoulevardTex-Mex favorites like tacos, fajitas, and tamales.
World Class Cheeseburgers
15951 Wells HighwayCheeseburgers, wings, wraps, and appetizers.
Yousef's Kitchen
1109 East Main StreetChicken fingers and burgers, cakes, cobblers and puddings.
Gourmet, fireside dining. Beautiful ambiance with a wrap around patio located on a quiet cove of Lake Keowee.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cabana At The Lighthouse
1290 State Rd S-37-15Gourmet, fireside dining. Beautiful ambiance with a wrap around patio located on a quiet cove of Lake Keowee.
The Wine Emporium
1229 Stamp Creek RdWine and charcuterie to go.
Great BBQ! Optional outdoor seating next to the creek. Lovely setting.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasstown Creek Gathering Place BBQ
275 Brasstown RdGreat BBQ! Optional outdoor seating next to the creek. Lovely setting.
Full cycle distillery. Local Moonshine, Brandy, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Rum.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chattooga Belle Farm Distillery
216 State Rd S-37-102Full cycle distillery. Local Moonshine, Brandy, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Rum.
Mountain Rest Cafe LLC
7057 Highlands HwyKnown for burger and onion rings. Ice cream.
Big D's House of BBQ
246 Burnt Tanyard RdRibs, brisket, smoked pork, chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs.
Appellation Wine
1510 Blue Ridge BlvdA local gathering place with a wine bar, wine shop, craft beer, and small bites.
Bonaterra
113 Ram Cat AlleyHot spot for great food and craft drinks. A favorite restaurant for many.
Mullen's Irish Pub
U.S. 123Pub menu, live bands, karaoke, pool tables, and an outdoor deck.
Papa Julio's
123 North Townville StreetTex-Mex bar and grill with outdoor seating.
Vino and craft beer. Sunday brunch once per month.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Partners in Wine
50 Short StVino and craft beer. Sunday brunch once per month.
Gastro pub with wings, appetizers, soup, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Night life: craft beer, growlers, wines, billiards, and live music on weekends.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pub Blue
286 Market StreetGastro pub with wings, appetizers, soup, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Night life: craft beer, growlers, wines, billiards, and live music on weekends.
Micro brewery offering craft beers and pub food, indoor and outdoor dining.
Soc'em Dog Brewing and Gastropub
1308 Falcons DriveMicro brewery offering craft beers and pub food, indoor and outdoor dining.
Veteran owned and operated. Wraps, salads, hot dogs, BLT, and fried bologna sandwiches. TV's, pool tables, and cornhole. Junior U18 APA and adult league pool.
Triple D Racks Sports Bar
1284 South Carolina 11Veteran owned and operated. Wraps, salads, hot dogs, BLT, and fried bologna sandwiches. TV's, pool tables, and cornhole. Junior U18 APA and adult league pool.
Small, unique taproom with rotating selection of craft beers on tap.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West & Co. Tap Room
115 S Catherine StSmall, unique taproom with rotating selection of craft beers on tap.