December isn’t just about shopping and presents,
it’s about getting together with special people
and making memories together!
Countdown to Christmas with a dozen activities to enjoy this holiday season:
1 Magical Light Show
Spend an evening in Seneca driving or walking through the festive scenes at Norton Thompson Park downtown. The City of Seneca has strung over 1,000,000 lights that twinkle and dance to the sound of Christmas music. It’s truly a sight to behold!
2 Â Small Towns Buzzing
Our downtowns are especially charming this time of year! Merchants and city officials in Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster really put on a show with festive holiday lights and storefront displays to captivate young and old.
3Â Shoppers Shopping
If you want a feel-good experience this Christmas, shop small and local! Find the perfect gift and support businesses who have invested in our community. You’ll find dozens of independently owned stores and boutiques offering a wide array of products and services just for you.
4 Â Play Days
Kids out of school? Take them to The Oasis Ranch. From the unusual name, to the elaborate boulders and landscaped grounds, this place is not your average mini-golf course. The property features waterfalls, Koi ponds, festive decorations, lights and event meeting space. If being on a tropical island sounds nice–this “oasis” in Seneca will hit just right.
5Â Adventure Gift Ideas
We’ve got suggestions for ways to give memorable experiences and “merch with meaning”. Proceeds from select merchandise helps support environmental organizations and non-profits working to protect and maintain special places in Oconee County, SC.
6Â Jingle All The Way
If you fancy live music, the City of Seneca is hosting A Jazzy Christmas and Walhalla Performing Arts Center has a great line up of seasonal sounds scheduled throughout December. And even more performances are on the calendar in the new year!
7Â Bakers Baking
We love our sweet shops all year, but especially during the holidays! Treat yourself, or someone else, to freshly baked cookies or festive desserts.
8Â Diners Dining
We have wonderful places to eat, relax and regroup during the hectic holiday season. Sit back and savor culinary creations from someone else who is cooking in the kitchen!
9Â Beers a Brewing
The Bible Belt has loosed up around here. Bars and breweries have come to town! You can enjoy happy hour and seasonal gatherings at more places than ever offering beer, wine and spirits.
10 Amazing Artisans
Oconee County, SC is a place where beauty mingles with the natural world.  Supporting artisans is win-win in that you get something truly meaningful and they get paid! A great way to foster creativity is to give the gift of art by donating to The Blue Ridge Arts Center. Or maybe you’d like to commission a custom mural, join or gift an art scholarship to benefit Gateway Arts Center?
11Â Parks a Plenty
Head over to Stumphouse Park where you’ll have access to 10 miles of exceptional mountain biking trails! In addition to this park operated by the City of Walhalla, Oconee County is fortunate to have four state parks and three county parks. So there are lots of public places for everyone to enjoy!
12Â Hikers Hiking
When it comes to hiking, Oconee County, SC has options! One of our most sought after trails is the 77-mile Foothills Trail. If that’s more than you’re after, choose from hikes that are easy, moderate or strenuous–many of which lead to wonderful winter waterfalls.
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Post Author: Chanda Morrison
