- TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Salem, South Carolina, including 59 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Highlands, Clemson, Walhalla and Sapphire.
- From Jocassee Lake Tours to Devils Fork State Park, the Salem area offers 89 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Sporting Goods Store, Other Tours and History Museums.
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Jocassee Lake Tours leads a variety of guided pontoon boat tours of the lake and its waterfalls, including a grilled shore lunch, and the opportunity to swim, hike or snorkel along the way.
4.6 Miles
Providing the only public access to Lake Joccassee, Devils Fork State Park is notable for its mountain streams, waterfalls, and trout fishing, its clear water is also ideal for scuba diving. Overnight accommodation is available via campgrounds or fully-furnished villas.
2.7 Miles
Rent a boat and have it delivered the any dock or home by the professionals at Ultimate Action Sports. Scheduled maintenance and service work for any boat or engine is also offered.
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500 Oconee Station RD, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Originally both a military outpost and a trading post, Oconee Station State Historic Site is still home to the William Richards House, and a stone blockhouse dating to the late 1700s. Take a guided tour, or hike the site's trails to Station Cove Falls.
10.0 Miles
Issaqueena Falls is a waterfall destination accessible via a gentle trail to a lookout at the top. A more challenging hike to the bottom provides an impressive scenic view.
10.0 Miles
Housed in a restored 1892 tobacco barn, the Oconee Heritage Center is a community operated museum. Featuring exhibits and historic information on the area from the antebellum era on through modern times, it also hosts special events throughout the year.
10.0 Miles
An abandoned attempt to link Charleston and Cincinnati, Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel was never completed. Visitors can now walk halfway through the 1600 ft long tunnel, which was also used by Clemson University as an ideal location for curing blue cheese.
10.1 Miles
The Oconee County Veterans Museum contains a variety of military artifacts related to the Civil War and the first and second World Wars. The 'collection' room contains toys and military models.
11.1 Miles
Ride the historic Cherokee Footpath on horseback, following in Daniel Boone's footsteps at the Whitewater Equestrian Center, or stay behind and mine for gems in their family friendly barn. On the ride, trail guides discuss local folklore, history, and ecology.
11.8 Miles
Sweet Retreat is a family fun center which sets itself apart from other 'entertainment centers' by offering ice cream, frozen yogurt, and hand-made chocolate. Attractions include an arcade, mini golf, go carts, and laser tag.