THINGS TO DO

Picture an extensive network of hiking and biking trails, spanning 500 miles across the state...

The Enoree Passage spans 36 uninterrupted trail miles within the Sumter National Forest, connecting Newberry, Laurens, and Union counties. You'll find the southern trailhead at the terminus of Forest Service Road 379 (Chandler Road), accessible from Old Whitmire Road (SR 81).

Teleport Back to the Year 1780: Experience the American Revolutionary War Through a Soldier's Eyes!

Musgrove Mill State Historic Site preserves the location of a 1780 American Revolutionary War battle, a turning point where 200 Patriot militiamen surprisingly defeated 200 Loyalist militiamen and 300 British Provincial troops.

Year-Round Adventures at Lake Greenwood State Park

Locally, Lake Greenwood State Park is famous for hosting the South Carolina Festival of Flowers Triathlon every June. But beyond that, the park offers year-round opportunities for great bass fishing, boating, and features lakeside campsites and scenic nature trails.

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The Laurens Artists Coop is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization showcasing locally made artwork. From pottery and jewelry to paintings and sculptures, the gallery offers a diverse range of 2D and 3D art in various price points. The Coop also provides art classes, summer camps for kids, paint and pour sessions, and more.

A beautiful place to admire nature.

Enjoy the park's offerings, such as a boat ramp, fishing pier, playground, picnic shelters, and trails. The lake is open daily, from sunrise to sunset, with facilities designed for accessibility to individuals with disabilities.Lake Rabon is mainted by Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission.

The Harper Center Gallery is host to four exhibitions annually—two exhibitions of work from nationally/internationally recognized artists, the Senior Art Major Exhibition, and the Annual Student Exhibition.

The Harper Center Gallery is an art gallery at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. It hosts four exhibitions annually, two of which feature work from nationally/internationally recognized artists. The other two exhibitions feature the work of senior art majors and all students at the college. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00-5:00 pm and admission is free.

The Laurens County Museum is dedicated to promoting, presenting, researching, and preserving history.

The museum's collection includes artifacts from the county's history, including Native American artifacts, Civil War artifacts, and agricultural implements. The museum also has a library and research center.
The museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of Laurens County. It offers a variety of educational programs for children and adults, including tours, exhibits, and lectures. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year.

Farm-Fresh Goods Life Changing Impact

LushAcres Farm is a farm that is committed to supporting Thornwell, a nonprofit that helps children and families. The farm sells fresh produce, meat, and other goods. It also hosts events throughout the year, including a Fall Festival. Some of the farm’s popular attractions include a corn maze, a gem mine, and a barnyard.

The Culbertson Back Country Settlement is on a beautiful two-acre circle on the old Georgia Road in Gray Court, just in front of the old Gray Court cemetery on the hill.

The Culbertson Back Country Settlement is on a beautiful two-acre circle on the old Georgia Road in Gray Court, just in front of the old Gray Court cemetery on the hill. The road was an old wagon road to Georgia that once was traveled by stagecoach to the Dorroh Inn just down the road. The Settlement consists of two log cabins, a block house, a one-room African-American school, corn crib, 1882 church, and a blacksmith shop. All of these structures have been given to the society and were in need of rescue.
*Open by Appointment

The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail network is 23 miles of shared use trails in the Upstate of SC

The Loop Trail caters to those who love biking, walking, or running, offering a well-paved path through a mix of wooded and open surroundings. Although it's currently a standalone loop, there are exciting plans to connect it to the Upstate's 22-mile trail system in the future, uniting cities and communities from Travelers Rest through Greenville.