Ideas for adventure lovers on your Christmas list! Gift memorable experiences and merchandise that supports special places.
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The Magic of Christmas
A wonderful display of holiday lights that dance to classic Christmas music. Bring the kids or your date to enjoy a truly magical experience.
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Spotlight on Walhalla Businesses
The Main Street Walhalla program partnered with Jordan Fuller from Keowee Creative Co. to produce a great series of videos highlighting business owners and places of historical significance in Walhalla.
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New Life for Newry
It’s hidden by trees and an earthen dam, so most people have no idea about the massive brick buildings that once housed a hard working textile plant.
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Storm Recovery Updates
The latest on trails and parks that have reopened after storm damage from Hurricane Helene.
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Fall Leaf Sightseeing
Late October, early November is the time to catch the best color! We’ve mapped driving routes specifically for leaf lookers.
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Top Fall Activities
It’s a great time to visit! Enjoy a slower pace, cooler weather and seasonal scenery.
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Walhalla’s Oktoberfest
Since 1979 visitors have flocked to Walhalla to celebrate the town’s German heritage. Walhalla’s Oktoberfest takes place at Sertoma Field October 18-20, 2024.
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Living History
Get a glimpse into the past and see how The Foothills Farmstead helps preserve history by offering a taste of what life was like in the early 1900s in the Foothills of South Carolina.
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Saving Monarch Butterflies
The numbers of eastern Monarchs have plummeted over the past few decades and biologists are concerned they may be facing extinction.
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Mountain Grown Fruit
The northwestern corner of Oconee County, SC is a mountainous region well suited to growing fruit. See what’s available and shop roadside markets for the freshest fruit!
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SC Apple Festival
Oconee County is the largest apple producing region in South Carolina. The city of Westminster hosts an annual festival to celebrate all things apple 🍎 September 6 & 7, 2024.