Laurens County is home to a very important Revolutionary War battle—the Battle of Musgrove Mill, located outside of Clinton, SC, off Interstate 26. This site is now a State Park with beautiful trails and hosts living history reenactments throughout the year. Laurens County also shares part of Lake Greenwood and is a haven for outdoor activities. Many scenic and lush trails, including part of the Palmetto Trail, can be found throughout the county. Presbyterian College calls Clinton, SC, home. This college is one of the best known liberal arts institutions in the Southeast. Downtown Laurens, SC, boosts amazing dining options, a brewery, antique stores, a neat coffee shop and a crepe restaurant. Laurens County is also home to several farms, antique shops, and other hidden gems.
Exploring a new place can be thirsty work. At some point after all that driving, walking, hiking, shopping, and eating, you might just want to sit down to a cold beer, crisp glass of wine, or (depending on how long your day has been), a nice strong cocktail. As I trekked back and forth across…
Rootimentary, in downtown Laurens, is really about getting back to roots for Chef Caleb Satterfield and his wife Jessica. A Laurens native, Chef Satterfield has chosen his hometown as the place to explore both his culinary heritage and his ties to the region. He spent more than a decade working in restaurants in Greenville before…
Any visitor to the Old 96 District would do well to pack their appetite, for there is as much to eat and drink as there is to see and do. We’re talking historic buildings transformed into upscale restaurants serving delicious, locally-sourced cuisine, unique wines sipped on while strolling through the cutest houseplant shop, a colorful…
by Anna Cook, blogger, Stuck on the Go In the heart of rural South Carolina, the Old 96 District is an unexpected treasure for campers and outdoor enthusiasts. Offering multiple waterfront campgrounds with RV-friendly spaces or primitive tent sites, it’s perfect no matter your setup. Have fun exploring these campgrounds in the Old 96 District…
By Jason Barnette South Carolina’s “Freshwater Coast” is sixty-five miles of coastline along the Savannah River – and one of the best hidden gems of the Old 96 District. The tourism district comprises five counties, is filled with small, charming towns connected by two-lane roads. Life is a bit slower as nature and history abound…
