We’re excited for another wonderful winter season in South Carolina’s Old 96 District. Featuring the counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick, this region is most famous for its small-town charm. These five counties make for a perfect weekend getaway filled with delicious food, luxurious lodging, and one-of-a-kind shopping even in the colder months, so warm this winter with our favorite tips on where to eat, shop, stay and explore.
COZY UP
Spend the night at one of our historic Inns or Bed & Breakfasts.
Belmont Inn
Abbeville, SC
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Belmont Inn offers 25 refurbished rooms, a restaurant, and more.
Sharon Manor Bed & Breakfast
Abbeville, SC
A Bed and Breakfast with 3 suites available. Amenities include a kitchenette, king-size bed, breakfast nook, outdoor access, and much more.
Inn on the Square
Greenwood, SC
Greenwood’s only full-service boutique hotel, with a full restaurant, casual bar/lounge, and vintage chic atmosphere.
GOOD EATS
Fill your plate with family-cooked meals, southern cuisine, locally-sourced ingredients and more.
Indigenous Underground
Abbeville, SC
Elevated Louisiana-style Southern cooking. What more can we say besides it’s the best grits we’ve ever had?
The Village Grill
Abbeville, SC
Focused on its environmental impact, the Village Grill uses local and ethically-sourced ingredients and implements several greener methods of running a restaurant.
Christine’s Farm to Fork
Edgefield, SC
Focused on providing the freshest meal possible, Christine’s utilizes seasonal
items sourced from the local community.
Old Edgefield Grille
Edgefield, SC
Located inside of a historic home, this restaurant is a great place to find some classic, elevated southern fare.
Montague’s Restaurant
Greenwood, SC
Montague’s serves elevated Southern fare with a classy, romantic atmosphere.
Pascal’s Cafe & Grill
Greenwood, SC
A Bistro style, French/American restaurant serving casual fine dining dishes with
Southern charm and hospitality since 2000.
Steamers Restaurant & Catering
Clinton, SC
A Clinton Favorite since 2003! Offering Breakfast, Red’s Burger Masters old fashioned cheeseburgers, and hotdogs.
Roma
Laurens, SC
Italian classics and a wide selection of beers from
around the world!
Little Italy Pizzeria
McCormick, SC
Tasty and comforting pizza and pasta plus other
classic Italian dishes.
Mount Carmel Cafe
Mount Carmel, SC
Fresh local food with daily-changing specials!
Old 96 District BBQ Trail
Taste the best of the best with this list of must-eat BBQ spots.
Foodie Weekend Itinerary
We’ve planned out a weekend getaway focused on hitting some of our favorite spots.
Old 96 District Sweets Trail
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this
trail of bakeries and other delights.
SHOPPING
Support local, family-owned businesses offering locally-made crafts and products you just can’t get anywhere else.
Breezy Quarters
Abbeville, SC
Breezy Quarters makes deliciously-scented soaps, bath bombs, candles, and other self-care goods all handmade
right in the store.
August + House
Edgefield, SC
August + House sells a range of earthy-yet-refined home goods and accessories. Many of their goods are handcrafted
in the store.
Main & Maxwell
Greenwood, SC
Main & Maxwell specializes in handcrafted art, jewelry, pottery, and gifts, featuring local artists from the surrounding area.
Square Roots
Laurens, SC
Offering local handmade pottery, musical instruments, local photography, and more!
McCormick Arts Center at the Keturah
McCormick, SC
This art museum features local artists, with a gift shop also featuring locally-made crafts, books, soaps, jellies, and more.
All Shopping
“Shop around” for the best local crafters, makers, home goods, and antique outlets.
EXPERIENCE
Make new memories with some of our favorite ‘unexpected wonders’ in the Old 96 District!
Events Calendar
Find local festivals, concerts, and other events to visit during your stay (or plan a trip around!)
Itineraries
Let us handle the planning with our travel itineraries and
themed trails.
Great Outdoors
Enjoy 3 lakes, 6 State Parks, and over 250 miles of hiking
and biking trails.