Getting to know an area with as many scenic spots and landmarks as the Upstate can be a daunting task. Here are a few of the treasured spots across the 864 that will help everyone from newcomers to lifelong residents learn more about the area.
Photo-Worthy Upstate Landmarks
Anderson County Fire Department Museum
400 S. McDuffie St., Anderson
Belton Standpipe
N. Main St., Belton
Campbell’s Covered Bridge 171 Campbells Covered Bridge
Rd., Landrum
Daniel Morgan Monument
Main and Church streets at Morgan Square, Spartanburg
Denver Downs
1515 Denver Rd., Anderson
Doodle Trail 514
Fleetwood Dr., Easley
Furman Bell Tower
3300 Poinsett Hwy. at Furman University, Greenville
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
832 John B. White Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg
Jumping Off Rock Overlook
448 Horse Pasture Rd., #440, Sunset
Medusa Tree
601 S. Main St. at Furman Overlook in Falls Park, Greenville
Pretty Place Chapel
100 YMCA Camp Rd. at Camp Greenville, Cleveland
Spartanburg Clock Tower
West Main and Spring Streets, Spartanburg
Split Creek Farms
3806 Centerville Rd., Anderson
Stumphouse Tunnel
Stumphouse Tunnel Rd., Walhalla
Walhalla Fish Hatchery
198 Fish Hatchery Rd., #107N, Mountain Rest
Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunts
Several Upstate cities have family-friendly downtown scavenger hunts. Check out the details and happy hunting!
Mice on Main
Main Street, Greenville, MiceonMain.com
The idea for Mice on Main spawned from Jim Ryan’s senior project in 2020. After Ryan raised the funds, Greenville sculptor Zan Wells created the nine mice permanently in surprising places stretching from the Hyatt Regency to the Westin Poinsett Hotel.
Trains on Main
Downtown Easley, EasleyChamber.org/Trains-on-Main
Help Beasley from Easley find his 11 missing bronze trains hidden around downtown Easley. A map with clues can be found on the city of Easley’s website or app.
Toads on Trade
Trade Street, Greer, ToadsonTrade.com
Originally created by Jason Clark in 2009, this whimsical scavenger hunt in downtown Greer has been reimagined and expanded by 10-year-old resident Kelsi Kennemore. To find all 16 toads, you’ll use clues that will teach you about each location’s history.
Turtles on the Town
Downtown Pickens, CityofPickens.com/Turtles
Hunt for 13 bronze turtles in downtown Pickens. A guided map and corresponding clues can be found on the city’s website. The clues give hunters info about the species of turtle they’ll find at each location.
