Things to do & places to visit in Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Anderson city in South Carolina, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 0:38.

Top things to do (26)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Carolina Wren Park (17 reviews)
- Ice skating fun
Parks

We went ice skating! Wonderful time with family! Christmas music was playing and refreshments available to purchase. Very reasonable prices! See more..
5.0 CocoBon Chocolatier (12 reviews)
- Aww, so sweet
Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

CocoBon Chocolatier is a vintage style confectionery specializing in handmade chocolates, popcorn and vintage candy. We celebrate local history and offer great treats for all ages. Check out our hand made chocolate confections in our candy case or try out one of our flavors of the month. If you like, you can play our 1903 piano actually purchased from our location 114 years ago. We use it the 1st Friday of every month for live music and sing-along. We make many specialty items for the seasonal holidays so check our Facebook listing and website for more information. See more..
5.0 La Luna Aerial Arts (5 reviews)
- Fun workout in a beautiful space.
Health Clubs • Lessons & Workshops

Pole Fitness and Aerial Dance Classes are not only a great way to get in shape but they are so fun and addicting. Now more accessible than ever, learning to fly like Cirque du Soliel performers keeps us young and alive. Classes are available for first timers as well as traveling pole and aerial artists. Private events for kids and Ladies Night Out may be available upon request. See more..
5.0 Brookstone Tennis (5 reviews)
- Awesome tennis place
Sports Camps & Clinics • Gear Rentals

Clay/Hard courts available to public. Sophie Woorons, Ph.d., former All-American leads a team of certified coaches; take your game to the next level or introduce you and friends/family to the sport of a lifetime. Amazing Tennis Camps, Group Lessons, Cardio Tennis, Leagues, Junior Teams, Parent/Child lessons, Private lessons, High Performance. Come for a visit, bring your team for a weekend of fun! See more..
5.0 Concord Produce Market (5 reviews)
- Concord Market Open for Spring!
Farmers Markets
I just want to say if you haven’t visited the Concord Market on Concord Road in Anderson SC, now is the time to do so. Rows and rows of beautiful plants, flowers, vines and hanging baskets just waiting for you to scoop up and take home with you. They have beautiful plants and produce and other fresh offerings as well as jams and honey. There is something for everyone. It’s a treat to stop by and see what the weekly offerings are as well as to support an amazing local family business. So go! You’ll go home with something special. We are very glad they are here. Also want to add you should make it a family tradition to get your Christmas tree from there before they close for the season. They always have the best trees at best prices. And you can’t beat the friendly hometown atmosphere. See more..
5.0 Lavender Skin Studio (3 reviews)
- Facial & Products
Spas

This women is absolutely amazing. I had never met her prior to my first facial but I am so glad I took the jump. My facial was amazing and I had such great results. I felt comfortable the whole time and I felt completely relaxed. I am so thrilled with my results and cannot wait to go back again. I bought facial products and still have plenty left. My face feels great and I feel completely rejuvenated! I highly recommend anyone to give this a try. All natural products and now all natural makeup. If you want to treat yourself or just want to get your face cleaned up this is the place to go! My before and after pictures speak for themselves. Check her out! You won't regret it! See more..
5.0 Anderson Arts Center (2 reviews)
- Review
Spent 1-2 hours Civic Centres
wonderful staff and amazing artwork .. from quilts to a giant fish between the 1st and second floor! has elevators as well as stairs, many rooms for art. See more..
4.5 Palmetto Distillery (151 reviews)
- Great destination!
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries

Palmetto Distillery is a labor of love for Trey and Bryan Boggs. The two brothers and entrepreneurs from Anderson, SC are dedicated business men, southern to the bone and most importantly spirit connoisseurs. The brothers drew inspiration from their own heritage and that of South Carolina to create Palmetto Distillery. Which produces South Carolina's First Legal Moonshine and Palmetto Whiskey, South Carolina's Most Awarded Craft Whiskey. Our goal is to continue to revolutionize the spirit industry. Free distillery tours and moonshine tastings available daily. See more..
4.5 Lake Hartwell (123 reviews)
- Love at first sight
Bodies of Water

The first time we visited this area was over 20 years ago and we fell in love with Lake Hartwell and the city/town of Anderson, SC. So much so that we made the decision to retire here when the time came. Well the time has come and Lake Hartwell is still our pick. See more..
4.5 Split Creek Farm (97 reviews)
- The Best Attraction in Anderson County
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms

Split Creek Farm is a Grade A goat dairy and cheese processing plant known for its national award winning artisan goat cheeses and goat milk fudge. The farm’s registered goat herd produces all the milk used for its products. The farm is open to the public daily. Stop by and enjoy visiting with the farm animals, sampling cheese and fudge, and shopping in the farm stores. Educational tours may be scheduled by appointment. See more..
4.5 Anderson County Museum (95 reviews)
- Great Museum of Local History
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums

Welcome to the Award Winning Anderson County Museum! Our 12,000 square foot gallery offers inspiration and innovation experiences through our collections, exhibits, programs and events. We engage visitors with our artifact-driven approach in galleries that are not static, but offer new and exciting exhibits, events, and programs monthly. For more than 35 years we have told the stories of Anderson County and South Carolina. These stories educate visitors on the local, regional, and national significance our rich history proclaims. As a museum with more than 25,000 artifacts, our permanent exhibits are always changing. New temporary exhibits are presented quarterly as we collect, preserve and interpret objects in the ACM collection. See more..
4.5 Viva Wine Bar (53 reviews)
- Date night drinks
Wine Bars

Always like coming here for a pre dinner drink Had the white Chardonnay this time Crispy and dry as we like Love the snack plates a nice touch See more..
4.5 Sadlers Creek State Park (46 reviews)
- beautiful park
Spent 2-3 hours State Parks

I was only at the park for a few hours but this was absolutely the most beautiful state park I've seen in South Carolina to date. Full disclosure, I haven't visited them all yet but I will as I am doing the Ultimate Outsider Challenge. Lake Hartwell is huge with a lot of boats on it, but because of the size you don't hear the boats buzzing by, just the gentle lapping of the waves on the shore. From where I sat eating my lunch I could see a family wading through the shallow water connecting the main land to an island. The nature trail was short but well-marked and led me to the fishing pier where people were trying to catch their dinner. See more..
4.5 Growler Haus (25 reviews)
- Wow
Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bars & Clubs

Quiet place to try a good beer. Selection of both draft beers and bottled. Nice bar and comfortable seating away from the bar See more..
4.5 Grady's Great Outdoors (25 reviews)
- Shopping here for years!
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

Grady's Great Outdoors has been locally owned and family operated since 1961. We strive to be your top destination for all things outdoors. Everything from kayaks and grilling to firearms and shooting supplies. Our knowledgeable, friendly staff still provides customer service you can't find elsewhere! When in the Anderson area, we hope you will stop and check us out. See more..
4.5 Apple Dumplin Antique (7 reviews)
- Wonderful antique and county finds!
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Antique Shops

What a great antique store in the quaint town of Anderson, SC! There are many vender booths with unusual and old finds! Wood doors, dolls, kitchen utensils, furniture, jewelry and much, much more! Take your time and browse the 2 stories of fabulous and hard to find items to enhance your home! Friendly and helpful staff! We will come back again while in SC! See more..
4.5 Village Store (4 reviews)
- Nice little store; Awesome employee
Speciality & Gift Shops
We almost passed this little shop by while walking around downtown Anderson. The employee saw us, came out & told us to come on in & explore. They have unique souvenirs, local honey, homemade jams, imported beers & local wines. They also sell some odds/ends for grocery needs & soft drinks. The man working was one of the nicest people we met. He told us places to eat, drink & have fun. He was so helpful & nice, we will definitely be back to visit him again!! See more..
4.5 Rocky River Nature Park (4 reviews)
- Hidden Hiking
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails

I moved to Anderson about a year ago and the one thing I have missed having access to is hiking. I love downtown Anderson and the activities the community puts on, but being able to get into nature without having to drive too far has been a challenge (and if you know of other places within 15-20 minutes - please share!) Anyway, the review for this popped up when I was doing some reviews for other places in the area. I'm so grateful that it did! I have been there a few times and really enjoy this space. I'll attach a few photos of the different trail markings to give you an idea. I haven't explored everything, but the trails don't seem too long or too strenuous. It's just nice to get out and explore a bit. I hope others find the space, but I admit that I love it when there aren't others around. I've gone out with a friend a few times and the quiet and solitude is really, really wonderful. See more..
4.5 Old Depot Mall (4 reviews)
- Fun and history
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Antique Shops

Went here in the suggestion of another person. Love the old building you can see the history. Then you go inside be ready to climb over and look at things. Lots of unique things you won't see anywhere else. See more..
4.5 Remnants antiques (2 reviews)
- Frequent Shopper
Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops
This place is a treasure trove in Anderson. I love this place and could spend all day shopping there. They have a knack for finding quality pieces. See more..
4.0 NewSpring Church (102 reviews)
- A church alive is worth the drive
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals
Biblically, the church is not a building… it's a people. It's a people that love God and love others. It's a people that celebrate. It's a people that bless and serve those around them. It's a people that listen well to those around them that do not yet know Jesus as Lord. It's also a people who know how to rest and work to the glory of God. While the church is not a building, what happens in the building builds the church. We invite you to visit NewSpring Church in Hilton Head and see what our loving Father is doing through us as we live out the Gospel in our words and actions. Scott Norris See more..
4.0 Denver Downs Farm (75 reviews)
- Best place for fall adventure
Farms

Century Farm- owned and operated by the Garrison Family. Farm Market selling organically grown produce during growing seasons. Corn Maze and Pumpkin patch open weekends in October. Garrison Family home listed on National Registry of Historic Places See more..
4.0 Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery (21 reviews)
- Brew
Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery™ is a hybrid farmhouse brewery an winery based in Anderson, SC. Our hand crafted ales, ciders, and meads pay homage to the rich agricultural resources of Upstate South Carolina and the region by using locally sourced malt, grains, yeast, and hops. While our brewing techniques may be Belgian inspired, our beers are by no means reverent to tradition. From Carolina Bauernhaus’ taproom and pilot system in downtown Anderson SC to our soon to be open pub in Greenville SC, we will strive to create a family of unique beers that range from approachable saisons to challenging barrel aged sour beers. See more..
4.0 Willow's Antiques (2 reviews)
- Very nice, quaint shop with lots of unusual finds!
Antique Shops
Nice antique store with unusual finds! Take some time to browse so you don’t miss anything! Most pricing is fair but there is no price negotiation! Stop by while in Anderson... See more..
3.5 Kid Venture Playground (33 reviews)
- Safety Issue resolved!
Playgrounds

So pleased to visit Kid Venture playground and note they have put up a gate on both the Toddler and the Main playgrounds. I am in my 70's and just couldnt keep ahead of my 2 & 3 year old greatgrandsons when they'd head towards the pond! I dont have to worry about chasing them down now. Kid Venture has been greatly improved. I would love to see the picture of the old yellow swing removed that I posted some time ago. New swings have been added, the ducks cant get in and the toddlers can get out now. Not sure who to thank, the City of Anderson, Parks & Recreation, but we now have a safe clean playground of which we can be proud! See more..
3.5 Massage Envy Spa Anderson (9 reviews)
- Great Service!
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spas
I have been here a few times for a massage and have always enjoyed my experience. The entire staff is friendly. They will try to encourage you to sign up for a monthly membership, but that is understandable. I personally didn't sign up just because I don't get enough massages to warrant that, but it is a good deal for those in need of more regular massages. See more..
3.5 Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center (3 reviews)
- Home show
Arenas & Stadiums
Went to the home show. was interesting and informative. Met many vendors and talked home improvement. See more..
3.0 Centerville Pickers Market (2 reviews)
- Lots of beautiful things
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops
Lots of beautiful things enjoyed spending time here merchandise selection covered from jewelry to furniture See more..
3.0 Fire Department Museum (1 review)
- Pretty Cool
Spent < 1 hour History Museums

Anderson City Fire Dept Museum See more..
City Seed At The Station (0 review)
Shopping Malls
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