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Westminster is located in Oconee County in the extreme northwest corner of the state in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Surrounded by beautiful lakes, rivers, forests and streams, Westminster offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. It is situated between the Scenic Cherokee Trail (or Highway 11) and the Chattooga Mountain Range. There are more than 25 picturesque waterfalls in Oconee County and several state and county parks in the region. Nine golf courses are located near the city of Westminster and other activities include boating and fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and hiking. Westminster has wonderful examples of late 1800s and turn-of-the-century architecture. Old Main Street offers unique specialty shops and locally owned businesses among a friendly, hometown atmosphere. Beginning the week following Labor Day and running through the next weekend, the city of Westminster hosts the South Carolina Apple Festival, which celebrates the beginning of apple harvest season in Oconee County (the largest apple-producing area in the state.) This annual family event has drawn thousands of visitors to Westminster since its beginning in 1961. Westminster is one of the few southern communities with a working textile mill still within its' city limits. Surrounding the mill are many renovated, original company-owned homes that housed the workers of the factory of another era.

Surrounding areas: West Union, South Carolina (7.2 mi), Seneca, South Carolina (8.3 mi), Fair Play, South Carolina (12.4 mi), Townville, South Carolina (13.3 mi), Lake Hartwell, South Carolina (14.3 mi), Mountain Rest, South Carolina (14.5 mi), Clemson, South Carolina (14.8 mi)

Westminster Vacation Rentals




Westminster Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Days Inn11015 N Radio Station RdSeneca, SC6.6 mi.(864) 885-0710
Jameson Inn226 Hi Tec RdSeneca, SC8.3 mi.(864) 888-8300
Days Inn-toccoa1101 S Big A RdToccoa, GA13.4 mi.(706) 886-9461
Shoney's Inn Toccoa350 Stephen CirToccoa, GA13.9 mi.(706) 886-1048
Hampton Inn851 Tiger BlvdClemson, SC14.3 mi.(864) 653-7744
Country Hearth Inn Toccoa302 W Savannah StToccoa, GA14.7 mi.(706) 297-7799
Super 814227 Jones StLavonia, GA15.1 mi.(706) 356-8848
Sleep Inn1303 Tiger BlvdClemson, SC15.4 mi.(864) 653-6000
Sleep Inn Lavonia890 Ross PLLavonia, GA15.9 mi.(706) 356-2268
Days Inn1387 Tiger BlvdClemson, SC16.0 mi.(864) 653-4411
Liberty Hall Inn621 S Mechanic StPendleton, SC17.9 mi.(864) 646-7500
Days InnHwy 441 Box 1176Clayton, GA22.7 mi.(706) 782-4258
Quality Inn & Suites834 Hwy 441 SClayton, GA22.7 mi.(800) 334-2214
Stonebrook InnHwy 441Clayton, GA22.7 mi.(706) 782-2214
Jameson Inn Hartwell941 Anderson HwyHartwell, GA23.5 mi.(706) 376-7298
The Skelton House Inc97 Benson StHartwell, GA23.9 mi.(706) 376-7969
America's Best Value Inn4020 Clemson BlvdAnderson, SC24.4 mi.(864) 224-4464
Mainstay Suites151 Civic Center BlvdAnderson, SC24.8 mi.(864) 226-1112
Quality Inn3509 Clemson BlvdAnderson, SC25.3 mi.(864) 226-1000
Super 83302 Cinema AveAnderson, SC25.3 mi.(864) 225-8384
La Quinta Inn3430 N Main StAnderson, SC25.8 mi.(864) 225-3721
Ramada Limited841 Hartwell StRoyston, GA26.0 mi.(706) 246-0256
Ramada Inn3025 N Main StAnderson, SC26.1 mi.(864) 226-6051
Comfort Inn CorneliaRt #2 B9Cornelia, GA26.7 mi.(706) 778-9273
Hampton Inn161 Market Corners DrCornelia, GA26.7 mi.(706) 778-0040
Holiday Inn Express1105 Business Hwy 441Cornelia, GA26.7 mi.(706) 778-3600
Knights Inn3 Best Inn WayDillard, GA26.8 mi.(706) 746-5321
Appletree Inn Cornelia809 South Main StCornelia, GA27.1 mi.(706) 778-7678
Comfort Inn2965 J Warren RdCornelia, GA27.1 mi.(706) 778-9573
Travel Inn1573 Willingham AveBaldwin, GA27.4 mi.(706) 778-2186
Holiday Inn Express64 White Oak LnDillard, GA27.4 mi.(706) 746-3383
Mountain High MotelMain St And Second StHighlands, NC27.5 mi.(828) 526-2790
Anderson Motel1906 Hwy 29NAnderson, SC27.7 mi.(864) 224-6581
Comfort Suites118 Interstate BlvdAnderson, SC27.7 mi.(864) 622-1200
Country Inn & Suites116 Interstate BlvdAnderson, SC27.7 mi.(864) 622-2200
Days Inn1007 Smiths ML RdAnderson, SC27.7 mi.(864) 375-0375
Economy Lodge5505 Hwy 187Anderson, SC27.7 mi.(864) 287-5600
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Anderson117 Interstate BlvdAnderson, SC27.7 mi.(800) 228-2800
Hilton Garden Inn Anderson115 Destination BlvdAnderson, SC27.7 mi.(864) 964-0100
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites107 Interstate BlvdAnderson, SC27.7 mi.(864) 226-3312

Westminster Weather & Climate

Northeast Georgia has a four-season climate that is greatly influenced by the Appalachian Mountains. The climate here differs significantly from the rest of the state. Summers are warm and typically has lengthy spells of hot, humid weather. Spring and fall are mild with much variability from day to day. The first freeze is usually in October in the mountains. Winter temperatures average in the 40s during the day and 20s at night. Snow is light, with about 4 to 6 inches each year. Annual average rainfall in this region is over 60 inches. The driest months are September and October. The wettest month is March. Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 52°F 27°F 5.93 in. -
February 57°F 28°F 4.86 in. -
March 65°F 35°F 5.67 in. -
April 73°F 42°F 3.49 in. -
May 80°F 52°F 4.20 in. -
June 86°F 60°F 3.61 in. -
July 90°F 63°F 4.64 in. -
August 88°F 63°F 3.80 in. -
September 83°F 57°F 4.14 in. -
October 73°F 44°F 3.92 in. -
November 63°F 36°F 4.28 in. -
December 54°F 29°F 4.28 in. -

Westminster Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located about 41 miles east of Westminster in Greenville, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 52 miles east of Westminster in Greer, South Carolina, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 61 miles northeast of Westminster in Asheville, North Carolina, and finally Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) located around 68 miles southwest of Westminster in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Westminster Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Cherokee Fun ParkCherokeeNC57.3 mi.
Santa's LandCherokeeNC57.3 mi.
Ghost Town in the SkyMaggie ValleyNC59.0 mi.
DollywoodPigeon ForgeTN81.8 mi.
Rockin' RacewayPigeon ForgeTN81.8 mi.
Stone Mountain ParkStone MountainGA85.3 mi.
NASCAR SpeedParkSeviervilleTN87.2 mi.
 
Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water ParkLake Lanier IslandGA63.0 mi.
White Water ParkMariettaGA96.5 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Chickasaw Point Country ClubWestminsterSC 
Foxwood Hills Country ClubWestminsterSC 
Oconee Country ClubSenecaSC5.1 mi.
Blue Ridge Golf CenterWalhallaSC6.9 mi.
Falcons Lair Golf CourseWalhallaSC6.9 mi.
Pines Municipal Golf CourseToccoaGA14.8 mi.
Walker Golf CourseClemsonSC15.2 mi.
Boscobel Country ClubPendletonSC18.0 mi.
Woodhaven Golf ClubPendletonSC18.0 mi.
Rabun Country Golf ClubClaytonGA22.3 mi.
Cateechee Golf ClubHartwellGA23.7 mi.
Hartwell Golf ClubHartwellGA23.7 mi.
Apple Mountain ResortClarkesvilleGA24.4 mi.
College Park Municipal Golf CourseCollege ParkGA24.7 mi.
Allendale County Country ClubAllendaleSC26.0 mi.
Piedmont Golf ClubDemorestGA26.2 mi.
Highland Walk at Victoria Bryant State ParkRoystonGA26.6 mi.
Pickens Country ClubPickensSC27.0 mi.
Highlands CoveHighlandsNC27.6 mi.
Brookstone Meadows Golf CourseAndersonSC27.8 mi.
Cobbs Glen Country ClubAndersonSC29.5 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Scaly MountainScaly MountainNC27.0 mi.
CataloocheeMaggie ValleyNC59.0 mi.
Ski Wolf LaurelMars HillNC86.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Tugaloo State ParkGA12.3 mi. 
Oconee State ParkSC13.5 mi. 
Keowee Toxaway State ParkSC21.5 mi. 
Hart State ParkGA23.0 mi. 
Sadlers Creek State ParkSC23.1 mi. 
Black Rock Mountain State ParkGA24.1 mi. 
Victoria Bryant State ParkGA26.1 mi. 
Moccasin Creek State ParkGA30.0 mi. 
Table Rock State ParkSC33.8 mi. 
Unicoi State ParkGA35.6 mi. 
 
Museums
South Carolina Gold MuseumPickensSC26.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Bob Jones University Museum & GalleryGreenvilleSC41.9 mi.(Art)
Compulsory ArtsAthensGA51.2 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Georgia Museum of Natural HistoryAthensGA51.2 mi.(Science)
Georgia Museum of ArtAthensGA51.2 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Greenville ZooGreenvilleSC41.9 mi.
Western North Carolina Nature CenterAshevilleNC71.6 mi.
Zoo AtlantaAtlantaGA97.2 mi.
Knoxville Zoological GardensKnoxvilleTN100.9 mi.


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