The Park includes: Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls, the Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail, Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park and Blue Ridge Railroad hiking trail. Picnic tables, rental event pavilion, portable restrooms. There is a park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle/$10 per bus. (Annual passes may be purchased online or in person from the City of Walhalla.)
Stumphouse Park
The Park includes: Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls, the Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail, Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park and Blue Ridge Railroad hiking trail. Picnic tables, rental event pavilion, portable restrooms. There is a park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle/$10 per bus. (Annual passes may be purchased online or in person from the City of Walhalla.)
More to do around Walhalla, SC
3 Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Family owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurant.
Alexander’s Work & Wander
A new owner is re-vamping this established business with a new angle: “Work hard so you can wander along to a waterfall, river or lake.” Office supplies, printing, faxing, assortment of gifts and coffee shop featuring coffee beans from Puerto Rico. Open Monday-Saturday.
Bauknight House
This historic 115-year old home, known as The Jewel of Walhalla, is ideal for weddings and special occasions. The house was a private residence for decades. New owners have updated the home and made it available for events and lodging. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living rooms and a full kitchen, the house accommodates 10 overnight guests. The Main Street location is walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Walhalla Performing Arts Center.
Blue Daisies Boutique
Store featuring ladies clothing, jewelry and accessories including Brianna Cannon collegiate bows. They have a prayer wall inside the door for asking and answering prayers.
Blue Ridge Railroad Trail
Trail follows the railroad bed of an incomplete section of the 19th century Blue Ridge Railroad where you can see three abandoned tunnels. The moderate to strenuous trail is 2.5 miles one-way. Trail head is located in Stumphouse Park, at the top of the Issaqueena Falls parking lot, and takes you through the forest with amazing views of the upstate.
Brett’s Billiards
Pool and billiard hall on Main Street. Open daily from 12-11PM (closed Sunday).
Carolina Pizza Company
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, beer. Open Wednesday – Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
City Pool
Commissioned by the City of Walhalla in 2019 to enhance they city park and public pool facility. Media used: latex and aerosol.
Earth’s Elements
They carry herbs, healing stones, gemstone jewelry, natural teas, essential oils as well as handcrafted bath and body soaps, salves, lip balms, shampoo, conditioners and lotions .
End of the Road Studios
Art studio, pottery and gallery for Robin Anne Cooper and Stan DuBose. Folk Art, ceramics, paintings, pottery, canvas collages, found object, up-cycled.
Freehouse Brewery Walhalla
Brewery and restaurant specializing in wood fired pizza, salad, garlic knots & wings. Outside seating on back deck. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
Issaqueena Falls
Located in Stumphouse Park ($5 entry fee per vehicle). It’s an easy 5-minute walk to viewing platforms where you can view the beautiful waterfall named for a Creek maiden who hid on one of the falls’ ledges to avoid capture during an Indian attack. There is a rough trail next to the lowest platform, which leads to the base of the falls. However, the PATH IS QUITE DANGEROUS and visitors are not encouraged to try it. GPS coordinates to the parking area: N 34.80740 W 083.12158
Lofts Over Main: Chattooga Studio
Walhalla, SC
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If you love vintage-rustic, yet minimalistic and modern, then come experience the 1890’s architecture as you climb into your next adventure! Once downtown Walhalla merchants’ homes, LOFTS OVER MAIN offers two spaces where overnight guests experience the ambiance one might expect in a shop-keeper’s home: exposed brick walls, vintage furniture and romantic chandeliers. The other Lofts Over Main option is the Walhalla Studio.
Lofts Over Main: Walhalla Studio
Walhalla, SC
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If you love vintage-rustic, yet minimalistic and modern, then come experience the 1890’s architecture as you climb into your next adventure! Once downtown Walhalla merchants’ homes, LOFTS OVER MAIN offers two spaces where overnight guests experience the ambiance one might expect in a shop-keeper’s home: exposed brick walls, vintage furniture and romantic chandeliers. The other Lofts Over Main option is the Chattooga Room.
Los Arcos Mexican Grill
Traditional Mexican dishes including homemade tortillas, empanadas, Piña Ranchera, flan, authentic beverages and more! In Walhalla on Main Street. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Main Street to the Mountains
300 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC
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This mural was commissioned by the owner of Sunni Ann Rustic Shop in Walhalla. It is painted on the side of her retail store and is expected to have a space in front of the mural where people can sit, relax and take photos.
McClain’s Custom Silk Floral Designs and Gifts
Walhalla
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Specializing in custom floral designs for weddings, parties, home, office, funerals and anytime occasions. Selection of gift items including: handmade jewelry, ornaments, candles, soaps, coffee and more.
Middle of Main Antiques & Gifts
Antiques, glassware, pottery and crockery, bottles, candles, costume and fine jewelry, Coca-cola and Pepsi collectables.
Moore’s Men’s Store
Just for men. Tuxedo rentals, western wear, work clothing, hiking boots, dress, casual and formal shoes. Botanical items and men’s gifts. Featuring big and tall sizes also.
Mountain Mocha
Coffee house and sweet shop offering breakfast, lunch, ice cream and a selection of gifts. They’re open Monday-Saturday morning till evening.
Museum of the Cherokee in SC
Funded through grants and donations, the museum is open Thursday – Saturday from 11am-4pm. The mission is to provide deeper and more meaningful understanding of the Cherokee heritage in South Carolina. The museum exhibits many artifacts that were recovered prior to constructing Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. These lakes were built in the 1970s and flooded ancestral land. The public can learn more about the native people through displays and continuing education opportunities.
My Cuppa Tea
A tea house and creator space where you can taste handcrafted teas and gather with friends. A place to connect with community and enjoy the simple pleasure of sipping tea together. Reservations for Afternoon Tea events Wednesday-Saturday from 2-4PM. Event space available to rent. Nice setting for holiday parties, work parties, tea parties, family gatherings, and more.
Oconee Belle Local Market
Vendor market featuring locally made items. Jewelry, candles, pet accessories, baby items, home decor items and more.
Oconee Bells
O’Kelley Heating & Air commissioned this piece that balances bright wedges of color with white linear sketches of the Oconee Bell flowers that are native to this area. Latex and Aerosol, 2020
Oconee History Museum
Explore the history of Native Americans, immigration, railroads, New Deal programs, textile mills, agriculture and much more as it relates to Oconee County. The exhibit hall offers a self-guided tour of Oconee’s history. In addition to the museum, there is a classroom frequently used by local businesses and social groups for meetings and functions. OPEN Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am – 5:00pm. Not-for-profit organization. Free admission/$3 per person donation is encouraged.
Oconee Hospitality
A luxury home management company focused on high-end short term rentals in Oconee County.
Oconee Military Museum at Patriots Hall
An opportunity for Oconee citizens, their families and visitors, to see how veterans have contributed and sacrificed for our country, the world and our freedom. No charge to visit the museum.
OPEN
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oconee Station State Historic Site
Oconee Station was established as a military compound in 1792 during tensions between white settlers and Creek Indians. It served as a small frontier post until 1799. The William Richards House was built nearby in 1805. The house was a private residence and trading post for many years. These two buildings are the only ones still standing. The site is open for self-guided tours daily from 9am-5pm. The historic site features picnicking, fishing and trail access to Station Cove Falls.
Old Saint John’s Meeting House
Built in 1889, this Carpenter’s Gothic style building is the ideal venue for weddings or meetings. The fully heated and cooled Meeting House can be rented by alone or with the Walhalla Depot offering an ideal location for a beautiful wedding. The comfortable seating capacity is approximately 60-65.
Pete’s Drive In
50s style diner with lots of choices. Burgers, fires, milkshakes and more.
Sertoma Field
Sertoma Field is a recreation complex for area sports activities. Two playgrounds, restrooms, walking track and disc golf course. The disc golf course wraps around a large hill and has a creek rolling through it. It is a nice course for casual players.
ShugaBear’s Sweets & Treats
Bakery and restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, salads and homemade sweets. Open Tuesday – Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Station Cove Falls
A stepped 60 ft. waterfall that forms from headwaters atop Station Mountain. An easy 30-minute hike through a gorgeous Appalachian cove takes you to the family friendly wading pond at the foot of the falls. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.84867 W 083.07463
Steph’s Steaks
Restaurant on Main Street featuring Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. They were a popular vendor at the annual Oktoberfest and decided to go brick and mortar. Open Monday-Saturday. They have some outside tables and are dog friendly.
Stumphaus Taproom
Taproom offering lunch and dinner. Large space available for private parties and events. Outside patio with fire pit. Regular live musical events. HOURS: Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm.
Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
Dual-use hiking & biking trails in Stumphouse Park ($5 entry fee per vehicle). 22 trails suitable for different experience levels. The Mountain Bike Park can be accessed from trailheads at both ends of Stumphouse Passage, but the easiest access is via the parking lot for Issaqueena Falls. Bike trail is closed on rainy days. Users are cautioned to follow trail direction signs.
Stumphouse Park
The Park includes: Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls, the Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail, Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park and Blue Ridge Railroad hiking trail. Picnic tables, rental event pavilion, portable restrooms. There is a park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle/$10 per bus. (Annual passes may be purchased online or in person from the City of Walhalla.)
Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail
The Stumphouse Passage is accessible from the center of Stumphouse Park ($5 entry fee per vehicle). Stumphouse Passage is dual-use with a 1.5 mile hiking trail and 9.34 miles of mountain bike trails. This is one of three Passages of the Palmetto Trail that are located in Oconee County. The Palmetto Trail stretches over 500 miles across SC from the upstate to the coast near Charleston.
Stumphouse Tunnel
Located within Stumphouse Park ($5 entry fee per vehicle). The Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel was part of the Blue Ridge Railroad project, an 1850s attempt to link the port of Charleston to the cities of the Midwest by rail. The Civil War and subsequent collapse of the state’s economy brought construction to an end and the tunnel was never completed. Family-friendly 1/4 mile walk into the tunnel (flashlight recommended), park picnic shelter and outdoor bathrooms nearby.
Sunni Ann Mercantile Co.
“A mercantile with a little bit of everything and a whole lot of Southern.” The shop offers gifts, home decor, housewares, farm to table snacks, T-shirts and more. On Main Street in Walhalla.
Sunni’s Village Market
A micro start-up boutique market space with 20+ vendor booths inside the former Durham Hall building. Same owner as Sunni Ann Mercantile Co. Open Monday – Saturday. They plan to host monthly vendor markets outside in their green space too.
Sweet Retreat
Go carts, mini golf, laser tag, arcade, ice cream & yogurt. Party packages and group rates available.
The Casbah
New home furnishings boutique on Main Street in Walhalla. Upscale furniture, decor, lighting and more.
The Garage On Main
Bar and restaurant serving beer and wine along with lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
The Gun Shop in Walhalla
Specializing in items for hunters. They sell a variety of new and previously-owned firearms, ammunition, holsters, scopes, targets, gun cleaning supplies and accessories. Open Tuesday – Saturday.
The Majestic Treehouse
Walhalla, SC
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Award-winning luxury treehouse hidden in 40 acres of paradise. Cozy, whimsical & glamorous. Two connecting treehouse decks, bed swing, fireplace & AC, indoor plumbing, outdoor shower, record player. Rest, reconnect & have an unforgettable experience! Sleeps 2.
The Residences at 300 Main
Walhalla, SC
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Stay in luxury right on Main Street within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Two well appointed suites are available to rent daily, weekly or by the month. The Issaqueena Suite is a full-size apartment with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, gourmet kitchen and lots of amenities; it accommodates up to 4 guests. The Yellow Branch Suite is a studio apartment with king-size bed, kitchenette and amenities for 2 people. Contact the owner to book both apartments if you need more space.
The Retreat at Laurelwood
Walhalla, SC
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This 399 square foot tiny home is great for a couple’s getaway. Located on 90+ acres, the property offers mountain views, a private waterfall and access to over 2 miles of hiking trails. It’s near the Oconee Station State Historic Site and Station Cove Falls trailhead.
The Soap Dish
Kitchen and bath store. From knives and cookware to grilling aprons, bar accessories and scents…they have a selection of items for the home. Connected to The Casbah’s showroom which features unique and artful furnishings.
The Steak House Cafeteria
Even though the restaurant’s name says it’s a steak house, the fried chicken is what its known for. Cafeteria-style restaurant serves meat, vegetables, homemade pies and other desserts. Open Thursday – Sunday for lunch and dinner (Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
Triple D Racks Sports Bar
Retired 1SG Veteran owned and operated. Triple D’s has multiple TV’s, pool tables and corn hole. Sports bar atmosphere with military decor. Offering Junior U18 APA and adult league pool. Food options include wraps, salads, hotdogs, BLT and fried bologna sandwiches. Uber and taxi are available.
Underwood Custom Embroidery
Custom embroidery, Walhalla merchandise, women and children’s clothing, jewelry and gifts.
Valhalla Sky Suite
Walhalla, SC
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Unique re-purposed shipping container/home just .5 mile from Stumphouse Park and Yellow Branch Falls. Cozy romantic space cantilevered over cliffs with amazing views of the forest and mountains. Sleeps 3.
Visit Oconee Mural
An elaborate mural was painted along an interior wall in Visit Oconee’s Visitor Center building. It features popular outdoor scenes throughout the county including: whitewater rafting, Lake Jocassee, apple orchards, camping, fly fishing, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, a waterfall and Stumphouse Tunnel.
Walhalla Performing Arts Center
Entertainment venue housed in the Walhalla Civic Auditorium building.
Hosting musical concerts, plays and more. Reception hall is available for parties & events.
Walhalla Power Tumbling
7,000 square foot tumbling gym. Weekly classes: tumbling, cheer, home school PE, Jiu-Jitsu (kids and adults), Ninja obstacles, Parkour and more. Friday Fun Gym, birthday parties, glow parties, summer camps and holiday theme dates to occupy kids.
Warther’s Originals
Antique mall and auction company. Estate sales.
Willow Lane Cottage Gifts
Formerly Oconee Belle Local Market, the shop is now Willow Lane Cottage Gifts. Vendor booths with handmade items. They offer monogramming and have space for craft classes or make & take parties. Located on Main Street in Walhalla.
Windsor at Walhalla
Formerly known as Falcon’s Lair. The course features 6,866 yards of golf, designed by Harry Bowers, from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 74.4 and it has a slope rating of 135. James McCoy manages the course as the Golf Professional. PGA instruction available. The course is open year round.
