Oconee's Great Indoors
Wondering what to do on a cold and rainy day? Or maybe it’s too hot in the summer and you’re looking for places to enjoy the air conditioning? Oconee County is known for awesome outdoor destinations, but there is plenty to do inside too!
THINGS TO DO INSIDE
Activities
THE OASIS RANCH
Amazing mini-golf course with an indoor golf simulator offering 50 real-world courses to play.Â
Open Tuesday-Sunday. (864) 539-2848
170 Hackberry Lane, Seneca, SC
OCONEE LANES BOWLING
Groups, leagues, parties, weekend glow bowling. Open daily afternoons and evening; concession stand. (864) 882-9124
318 By Pass 123, Seneca, SC
OCONEE STATE PARK
CCC-era displays inside the park office. Seasonal Friday night square dances. $5 fee to enter park.
(864) 638-5353
624 State Park Road, Mountain Rest, SC
SENECA ESCAPE ZONESÂ
Escape rooms fun for groups or dates.
Hours: Mon – Sun 12-9pm
115 Eagles Nest Dr. Suite C, Seneca, SC
SWEET RETREAT FUN CENTERÂ
Mini golf, go karts, arcade, laser tag, ice cream. Open daily/hours vary depending on activity.
(864) 885-0887
510 Halfway Branch Road, Walhalla, SC
THE ESCAPE QUESTÂ
Escape room for “out-of-the-box thinkers”
Hours: Wed-Sat 12-9pm; Sun 1:30-9pm
277 Market Street, Seneca, SC
TIMBER RIDGE AXE THROWING
Axe throwing, leagues, mobile axe trailer.
Hours:Â Wed-Thurs 4-9pm; Fri 4-11pm; Sat 12-11pm; Sun 2-8pm
15903 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC
THE WILD CHILD
Indoor playground, open play and weekend birthday party space. Hours vary.
203 Main Street, Seneca, SC
WALHALLA POWER TUMBLING
Indoor gym focused on kid play and classes. Fun Gym Fridays, open gym, summer camps and more.
1109 N. Catherine Street, Walhalla, SCÂ
Arts
END OF THE ROAD STUDIOS
Local art and pottery in a South Carolina Century Farm home. Call before visiting to verify hours (864) 506-6116.
255 E. Bear Swamp Road, Walhalla, SC
GATEWAY ARTS CENTER
 Artwork, juried exhibits, classes, paint parties.Â
Free to visit. Paid classes and artwork for sale.Â
213 E. Windsor Street, Westminster, SC
OCONEE COMMUNITY THEATRE
Plays and theatrical productions
8001 Utica Street, Seneca, SC
OCONEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Salem Library – 5B Park Avenue
Seneca Library – 300 E. South Second Street
Walhalla Library – 501 W. South Broad Street
Westminster Library -112 W. North Avenue
THE BLUE RIDGE ARTS CENTER
Local artwork, exhibits, classes.Â
Free to visit. Paid classes and artwork for sale.
111 E. South 2nd Street, Seneca, SC
WALHALLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Live music, comedy, magic and more. View their event calendar for wide variety of shows.Â
Cost depends on performance.
101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla, SC
WALHALLA TOUR OF QUILTS & MURALSÂ Â
Self-guided drives to view 29 artistic sites around Walhalla. A free activity in the comfort of your vehicle.
WESTMINSTER TOUR OF QUILTS AND MURALS
Self-guided drives to view 35 artistic sites around Westminster, SC. A free activity in the comfort of your vehicle.
Museums
BERTHA LEE STRICKLAND CULTURAL MUSEUM
Exhibits focus on African American history. Free. Reach out through their website to book a tour.Â
208 West South 2nd Street, Seneca, SC
GENERAL STORE MUSEUM
A vast collection of historical artifacts from the from original England’s General Store. Free, donations appreciated.
Hours: Thurs – Fri 11am-4pm; Sat 11am-2:30pm
126 E. Main Street, Westminster, SC
MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE IN SOUTH CAROLINAÂ
Artifacts and history about the Cherokee people native to this area. Adults $3; Children 12 and under free.
Hours: Thurs – Sat 11am-4pm
70 Short Street, Walhalla, SC
OCONEE HISTORY MUSEUMÂ
Artifacts & exhibits specific to Oconee County, SC. Free though donations are appreciated.Â
Hours: Tues – Sat 11am-5pm
123 Brown Square Dr., Walhalla, SC
OCONEE MILITARY MUSEUM AT PATRIOTS HALLÂ
Displays honoring veterans who served our country. Free. Handicap accessible.Â
Hours: Thurs – Sat 11am-4pm
13 Short St., Walhalla, SC
THE WORLD OF ENERGYÂ
Interactive energy exhibits, rotating events, picnic shelter, EV charging station. Free. Handicap accessible. (864) 873-4600
Hours: Wed – Friday 10am-4pm
7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC
Shopping
Head to our downtowns where you’ll find lots of places to be indoors. Neat boutiques, novelty markets and all sorts of independently owned businesses are waiting for you!
Food & Beverage Options
Businesses may have changed their hours of operations since this was published.
Seneca, SC
RESTAURANTS
313 Cafe
Breakfast & Lunch Monday-Saturday
Dinner Friday & Saturday
Beyond the Bull
Dinner Friday-Sunday
Blue Marble Deli
Lunch & Dinner Wednesday-Saturday
Bonaterra Craft Bar & Scratch Kitchen
Lunch Friday & Saturday
Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Cabana Lake KeoweeÂ
Lunch & Dinner (Seasonal)
Copper River GrillÂ
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
G’s Pizza House
Dinner (Closed Wednesday)
Hogs and Hops
Lunch & Dinner Thursday-Saturday
Iso Iso Ramen
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Joe’s NY PizzaÂ
Lunch and Dinner Tuesday -Sunday
Lighthouse Lake Keowee
Lunch and Dinner (Closed Tuesday)
Mayberry’s
Lunch and Dinner daily
Brunch Sunday
Newry General Store & Cafe
Breakfast & Lunch 7 daysÂ
Paesano’s Italian
Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Papa Julios MexicanÂ
Lunch and Dinner 7 days
Paw’s Diner
Breakfast &Â Lunch Monday-Friday
Pancho’s del Lago
Mexican Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Presst Food & Wine
Lunch Monday-Saturday
Seneca Family Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Monday-Saturday
Sole Grill & Sushi Bar
Dinner Monday-Saturday
Taco Riendo MexicanÂ
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
The Grill at Clemson Marina
Lunch & Dinner Friday-Sunday
Tipsy Taco
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Tiki Hut Lakeside Grill
Lunch & Dinner Friday-Sunday
Traditions On The Lake
Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday
Vangeli’s Bistro
Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
(reservations recommended)
Ye Olde Sandwich Shoppe
Lunch & Dinner Monday-SaturdayÂ
SWEETS – SENECA, SC
Cardamom Bake Shop
Bakery Tuesday-Saturday
N the Midst
Ice Cream Thursday-Sunday
The Corner Pie CompanyÂ
Pie Shop Tuesday-Saturday 11-3
The Sweet Spoon
Ice Cream Tuesday-Sunday
BARS – SENECA, SC
Appellation Wine
Wine Bar & Lite Bites evenings Wednesday-Saturday
Brews on the Alley
Coffee and craft beer Monday-Saturday
Keowee Brewing Company
Taproom & Food 7 days
Mullin’s Irish Pub
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Pub Blue
Craft Beer & Menu Evenings Tuesday-Saturday
Ram Cat Cellars
Speakeasy Evenings 7 days
The Beer Station
Craft beer & local brews Monday-Saturday
The Spot on the Alley
Sports Bar Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Two Rivers Public House
Sports Bar & Music Thursday-Saturday
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Fair Play, SC
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Hershberger’s Bakery
Breakfast & Lunch Wednesday-Saturday
Peace of Pie on Hartwell
Pizza Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
The Hideaway
Bar & Dinner 7 Days
The Spotted Pig BBQ
Lunch & Dinner Thursday-Sunday
Long Creek, SC
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Belle’s Bistro
Lunch seasonal hours
Brasstown Creek Gathering PlaceÂ
BBQ Dinner Friday & Saturday 4-8pm (cash only)
Chattooga Belle Farm Distillery
Spirits Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Humble Pie PizzaÂ
Lunch & Dinner Thursday-Sunday
The Gauge Coffee House
Coffee, Pastries & Bagels 8am-4pm 7 days
Willie’s Tavern
Lunch, Dinner & Bar 7 days
Salem, SC
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Habanero’s Mexican Grill Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Jocassee Valley Brewing
Coffee, Beer, Food Trucks Wednesday-Sunday
Sister’s Restaurant
Breakfast & Lunch Wednesday-Sunday
Twice A Town Taproom
Beer, Food Trucks evenings Tuesday-SundayÂ
Walhalla, SC
RESTAURANTS
3 Amigos Mexican
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Carolina Pizza Company
Lunch & Dinner Wednesday-Saturday
Los Arcos Mexican Grill
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Pete’s Drive In
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Shugabear’s Sweets & Treats
Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Steph’s Steaks
Lunch Monday-Saturday
Dinner Thursday-Saturdy
The Kountry Kupboard
Breakfast & Lunch 7 days
The Steak House Cafeteria
Lunch & Dinner Thursday-Saturday
Trailhead Tavern
Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday
BEER & WINE
Garage Tap RoomÂ
Beer & Light Menu Wednesday-Sunday
West & Co. Taproom
Beer & Wine (no food) Monday-Saturday
COFFEE
Alexander’s Work & WanderÂ
Speciality Coffees Monday-Friday
Mountain Mocha
Sweets & Sandwiches Monday-Saturday
Westminster, SC
RESTAURANTS & BARS
El Charro Mexican Grill
Lunch & Diner 7 days
Eva’s Restaurant
Breakfast 7 days
Lucky Strike
Lunch Monday-Saturday
Puerto Nuevo Mexican
Lunch & Dinner 7 days
The Overlook Restaurant & Bar
Lunch & Dinner Thursday-Saturday
Lunch only Sunday
Water’s Cafe
Breakfast Tuesday-Saturday
Yousef’s Kitchen
Lunch & Dinner Monday-Saturday
