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Clemson
is a town in northwestern South Carolina, most well-known for being home to Clemson University and Lake Hartwell. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,905, however, the entire urban area surrounding Clemson has a population of about 42,000. The major recreational draw to the city is Lake Hartwell, which is one of the largest lakes in South Carolina. The city has recreational facilities and paths along the shores of the lake, as well as a new boardwalk. Lake Hartwell is huge, with 962 miles of shoreline and 56,000 acres for excellent fishing and boating. Also in the area; hiking trails, horseback riding, white water rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, as well as several waterfalls are golf courses. The cultural center of the city of Clemson is the University, although there is a small two-block downtown area directly north of the campus. The city is also home to the South Carolina Botanical Garden, which is located at Clemson University, along the shore of Lake Hartwell. Encompassing 300 acres, the Botanical Garden features formal and informal gardens, ponds, woodlands and walking trails. Several buildings in the town are on the National Register of Historical Places, including the Old Stone Church and Cemetery, Hanover House, Fort Hill and the Clemson College Sheep Barn. The Clemson Train Depot, built in 1893, has been restored and is now home to the local Chamber of Commerce.
Surrounding areas: Lake Hartwell, South Carolina (6.6 mi), Seneca, South Carolina (6.6 mi), Six Mile, South Carolina (8.6 mi), Townville, South Carolina (9.0 mi), Lake Keowee, South Carolina (10.3 mi), West Union, South Carolina (12.8 mi), Fair Play, South Carolina (14.6 mi)
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Clemson Vacation Rentals
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Clemson Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Days Inn | 1387 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | | (864) 653-4411 | | Hampton Inn | 851 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | | (864) 653-7744 | | Sleep Inn | 1303 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | | (864) 653-6000 | | Liberty Hall Inn | 621 S Mechanic St | Pendleton, SC | 4.3 mi. | (864) 646-7500 | | Jameson Inn | 226 Hi Tec Rd | Seneca, SC | 6.6 mi. | (864) 888-8300 | | Days Inn | 11015 N Radio Station Rd | Seneca, SC | 8.5 mi. | (864) 885-0710 | | America's Best Value Inn | 4020 Clemson Blvd | Anderson, SC | 12.2 mi. | (864) 224-4464 | | Mainstay Suites | 151 Civic Center Blvd | Anderson, SC | 12.6 mi. | (864) 226-1112 | | Quality Inn | 3509 Clemson Blvd | Anderson, SC | 13.1 mi. | (864) 226-1000 | | Super 8 | 3302 Cinema Ave | Anderson, SC | 13.1 mi. | (864) 225-8384 | | La Quinta Inn | 3430 N Main St | Anderson, SC | 13.8 mi. | (864) 225-3721 | | Ramada Inn | 3025 N Main St | Anderson, SC | 14.1 mi. | (864) 226-6051 | | Anderson Motel | 1906 Hwy 29N | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 224-6581 | | Comfort Suites | 118 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 622-1200 | | Country Inn & Suites | 116 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 622-2200 | | Days Inn | 1007 Smiths ML Rd | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 375-0375 | | Economy Lodge | 5505 Hwy 187 | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 287-5600 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Anderson | 117 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Hilton Garden Inn Anderson | 115 Destination Blvd | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 964-0100 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 107 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 226-3312 | | Holiday Inn Express | 103 Anderson Business Park | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 231-0231 | | Howard Johnson's | | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 226-3457 | | Jameson Inn | 128 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 16.4 mi. | (864) 375-9800 | | Hampton Inn | 8 Southern Center Ct | Easley, SC | 16.8 mi. | (864) 226-1000 | | Comfort Inn | 5539 Calhoun Memorial Hwy | Easley, SC | 17.8 mi. | (864) 859-7520 | | Days Inn | 121 Days Inn Rd | Easley, SC | 18.1 mi. | (864) 859-9902 | | Jameson Inn | 211 Dayton School Rd | Easley, SC | 18.8 mi. | (864) 306-9000 | | Star Motel | 4237 Calhoun Memorial Hwy | Easley, SC | 20.8 mi. | (864) 269-1311 | | Hampton Inn And Suites | 171 Riverplace | Greenville, SC | 22.9 mi. | (864) 271-8700 | | Super 8 | 14227 Jones St | Lavonia, GA | 23.1 mi. | (706) 356-8848 | | Jameson Inn Hartwell | 941 Anderson Hwy | Hartwell, GA | 23.5 mi. | (706) 376-7298 | | Sleep Inn Lavonia | 890 Ross PL | Lavonia, GA | 23.7 mi. | (706) 356-2268 | | The Skelton House Inc | 97 Benson St | Hartwell, GA | 23.8 mi. | (706) 376-7969 | | Camelot Inn | 4500 Augusta Rd | Greenville, SC | 26.1 mi. | (864) 277-8430 | | Ramada Inn | 1001 S Church St | Greenville, SC | 26.9 mi. | (864) 232-7666 | | Southern Suites | 12 Impact Dr | Greenville, SC | 27.1 mi. | (864) 299-3339 | | The Westin Poinsett | 120 S Main St | Greenville, SC | 27.4 mi. | (864) 421-9700 | | Days Inn-toccoa | 1101 S Big A Rd | Toccoa, GA | 27.5 mi. | (706) 886-9461 | | Hyatt Regency | 230 N Main St | Greenville, SC | 27.5 mi. | (800) 233-1234 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 407 N Main St | Greenville, SC | 27.6 mi. | (800) 465-4329 |
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Clemson Weather & Climate
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Northwest South Carolina has a humid, subtropical climate. Areas further north in what is known as the "Upstate" area has less of the characteristics of a subtropical climate than places along the coastline. Even so, the winters are mild in northwest South Carolina and summers are warm and humid. Cyclones and thunderstorms are possible in the northern part of the state in summer and early autumn. Tornadoes are possible in the spring and again in November. Precipitation is abundant all year long, and snowfall averages six inches in the northwest. Freezing rain is more of a possibility in South Carolina than snow.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
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Ocean Temp |
| January |
52°F |
29°F |
5.59 in. |
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| February |
56°F |
32°F |
4.84 in. |
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| March |
64°F |
39°F |
5.81 in. |
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| April |
73°F |
46°F |
3.91 in. |
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| May |
80°F |
55°F |
4.36 in. |
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| June |
86°F |
63°F |
3.70 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
67°F |
4.24 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
67°F |
4.66 in. |
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| September |
83°F |
60°F |
4.09 in. |
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| October |
73°F |
48°F |
4.01 in. |
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| November |
64°F |
39°F |
4.22 in. |
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| December |
54°F |
32°F |
4.58 in. |
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Clemson Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located about 26 miles east of Clemson in Greenville, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 38 miles east of Clemson in Greer, South Carolina, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 54 miles northeast of Clemson in Asheville, North Carolina, the Athens Ben Epps airport (AHN) located around 57 miles southwest of Clemson in Athens, Georgia, and finally the Winder Barrow airport (WDR) located about 67 miles southwest of Clemson in Winder, Georgia.
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Clemson Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 59.5 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 61.0 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 61.0 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 86.4 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 86.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 76.5 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 110.0 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 113.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Walker Golf Course | Clemson | SC | | | | Boscobel Country Club | Pendleton | SC | 4.0 mi. | | | Woodhaven Golf Club | Pendleton | SC | 4.0 mi. | | | Oconee Country Club | Seneca | SC | 9.9 mi. | | | Blue Ridge Golf Center | Walhalla | SC | 13.7 mi. | | | Falcons Lair Golf Course | Walhalla | SC | 13.7 mi. | | | Chickasaw Point Country Club | Westminster | SC | 14.4 mi. | | | Foxwood Hills Country Club | Westminster | SC | 14.4 mi. | | | Pickens Country Club | Pickens | SC | 15.7 mi. | | | Rolling Green Golf Club | Easley | SC | 16.4 mi. | | | Southern Oaks Golf Course | Easley | SC | 16.4 mi. | | | Brookstone Meadows Golf Course | Anderson | SC | 16.6 mi. | | | Cobbs Glen Country Club | Anderson | SC | 16.6 mi. | | | Allendale County Country Club | Allendale | SC | 18.9 mi. | | | Pine Lake Golf Club | Anderson | SC | 21.3 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf Course | Piedmont | SC | 21.5 mi. | | | Saluda Valley Country Club | Williamston | SC | 21.5 mi. | | | Wedgefield Plantation Golf Course | Georgetown | SC | 21.8 mi. | | | Starrwood Golf Course | Starr | SC | 23.2 mi. | | | Cateechee Golf Club | Hartwell | GA | 23.6 mi. | | | Hartwell Golf Club | Hartwell | GA | 23.6 mi. | | | Bonnie Brae Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 27.9 mi. | | | Furman University Golf Course | Greenville | SC | 27.9 mi. | | | Summersett Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 27.9 mi. | | | Verdae Greens Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 27.9 mi. | | | Hillandale Golf Course | Greenville | SC | 28.5 mi. | | | Pines Municipal Golf Course | Toccoa | GA | 29.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 35.4 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 59.5 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 80.6 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 115.8 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 115.8 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 116.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Keowee Toxaway State Park | | SC | 16.5 mi. | | | Sadlers Creek State Park | | SC | 18.2 mi. | | | Tugaloo State Park | | GA | 18.4 mi. | | | Oconee State Park | | SC | 19.3 mi. | | | Hart State Park | | GA | 22.1 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 25.2 mi. | | | Paris Mountain State Park | | SC | 31.0 mi. | | | Caesars Head State Park | | SC | 31.5 mi. | | | Victoria Bryant State Park | | GA | 32.8 mi. | | | Pleasant Ridge State Park | | SC | 34.6 mi. | | | Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 35.8 mi. | | | Richard B Russell State Park | | GA | 36.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 15.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 27.7 mi. | (Art) | | Compulsory Arts | Athens | GA | 58.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Georgia Museum of Natural History | Athens | GA | 58.7 mi. | (Science) | | Georgia Museum of Art | Athens | GA | 58.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 27.7 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 65.4 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 107.3 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 109.6 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 113.2 mi. | |
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