- 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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12.8 Miles
94%
172 votes
Highway 281 South, 976 Grassy Ridge Rd (Visitor's Center), Sapphire, NC 28774
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Visitors to Gorges State Park can partake in hiking, fishing and camping among waterfalls and river gorges. Considered a temperate rain forest, the park is also home to several rare and endangered plant and animal species.
12.9 Miles
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1449 Walhalla Hwy/Hwy 183, Pickens, SC 29671
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Known as the 'Area's Largest Yard Sale', the Bargain Exchange Flea Market is a local flea market offering a wide variety of affordable items to visitors. Clothing, produce, and furniture are just a few of the items sold here.
14.3 Miles
In business since 2010, Island Horses Pontoon Rental offers 24 foot Triton Bentley boats for rent by the day. The company also rents tubes for towing. Boats can be deployed to multiple locations.
14.6 Miles
A gristmill built in 1826, Hagood Mill Historic Site is open for tours on the third Saturday of every month. Visitors can take a step back in time and watch the 20-foot waterwheel in action, and explore the grounds of this quiet, simple place.
15.1 Miles
One of the highest waterfalls east of the Rockies, Whitewater Falls plunge 411 feet into the Jocassee Gorge. A paved walkway leads to an upper overlook, while a lower view is located at the bottom of a 154-step staircase.
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Off Rich Mountain Road, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Visitors can hike the 1,769 ft. elevation trail towards a summit at Buzzard Roost Heritage Preserve. The trail features a variety of plant species like stoneroot. At the summit, there is a picnic area.
15.7 Miles
An 18-hole mountain course, Sapphire National Golf Club offers scenic views and varying elevations. The club, which offers instruction and a pro shop, is open to the public or through membership.
15.7 Miles
Accessible through Gorges State Park, the Horsepasture River area is home to several waterfalls and hiking trails. Turtleback Falls is popular for rock sliding, although it is at the person's own risk.
15.9 Miles
82%
17 votes
207 Keowee Trail, Clemson, SC 29631
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Named for a former Clemson mayor, Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park offers access to Lake Hartwell and includes a boardwalk. The park can be used for walking and picnics and includes benches and a pavilion.
15.9 Miles
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145 votes
150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC 29631
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Featuring 295-acres of landscapes, gardens, and nature trails, South Carolina Botanical Gardens, is an ideal place to getaway and experience the beauty of nature. On the site is a 70-acre arboretum, butterfly garden, and wildflower meadow.