South Carolina Botanical Gardens

Randomly visiting Clemson, SC for the first time and seeking something to do? Why not check out the huge botanical garden filled with beautiful walking trails, a butterfly and herb garden, Geology Museum, Art Gallery, all in 295 acres. It’s actually quite impressive to walk around and see what the volunteers have created. There are several different areas set up to house (or I suppose grow) a subsection of plants– there’s an herb garden, butterfly area, tons of unique plants (all with a nameplate so you know what it is!), the Fran Hanson Discovery Center (a huge historical house which is now the visitor’s center) with art gallery, an Arboretum, Hanover House, Hunt Cabin, outdoor Amphitheater, and so much more.