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Rural Scenic Long Creek, SC

Ever heard of Long Creek? Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, it might seem to be “in the middle of know where”. But its a locale with a good old days vibe. It remains rural with thousands of acres of National Forest land and rolling countryside where fruit orchards thrive. The area is best known

Jocassee Adventures

Visit Oconee SPOTLIGHT on Jocassee Adventures owner, Mike Atkins. Mike has been a scuba instructor on Lake Jocassee since 1984 and was the first commercial diver to operate on the lake. Lake Jocassee is a “dive mecca” for divers coming from Charlotte and Atlanta. Why? Because Lake Jocassee is really clear, really deep and has

50 Years of Wild & Scenic Rivers

Destination Oconee

SPOTLIGHT on Janet Harman, the Manager of Destination Oconee: Realizing the Future of Oconee County. This is a “tourism/destination marketing strategy” with the purpose of showcasing the natural assets of our county and building upon them. Destination Oconee is a driving force to enhance the economic climate within our county and accelerate efforts to continue

Sesquicentennial Milestone

Oconee Celebrated 150 Years! In 2018, to commemorate 150 years as a county, our Parks, Recreation & Tourism department complied a terrific TO DO list of recommended activities for locals and visitors to the area. 150 ways to spend your days in Oconee County:

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce

In 2017, individual chambers of commerce in Seneca, Walhalla & Westminster combined to form the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. Vanessa Penton is Director of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. Even though it is now one chamber, there are offices in each municipality. SENECA office is located at 2 Leas Courtyard Drive (Debbie Meinert,

Ten Years of Tourism

Many people wonder: “What is tourism?” It’s boat rentals on lakes, rafting on the river, eating at restaurants, staying in lodging and much more. In the 10 years since we have been in operation, tourism to the area has skyrocketed! In 2017, the state tracked 615,000 folks who visited Oconee County. They came for outdoor

Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum

People of the past and present whose stories will impact generations The museum is focused on the rich, sometimes turbulent history, culture, and contributions of local African Americans. The museum’s exhibits and events blend technology and tradition to create a meaningful and educational experience for all ages. Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum is directly connected

The Palmetto Trail

The Palmetto Conservation Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1989 with a mission is “To conserve South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote active outdoor recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other greenways.” The Palmetto Trail South Carolina’s premier hiking and biking trail. When complete, this trail will

Lunney Museum

History On the National Register of Historic Places, the Lunney House is an American Queen Anne style bungalow with carriage house. It was built in 1906 by architect, Charles Christian Hook for Dr. William J. Lunney and his wife Lilian Mason Lunney. Dr. Lunney was a pharmacist from Philadelphia, PA; Mrs. Lunney was from the

Seneca Entertainment

Regularly Scheduled Events Events are funded by the hospitality and accommodations tax. Riley Johnson is the Events Coordinator for the City of Seneca. Jazz on the Alley Each week 500 to 1000 people come out to enjoy live music and historic downtown charm Street party on Ram Cat Alley Live touring musicians April through October