Savannah River Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Bring your walking shoes and prepare for a day of antique-hunting in Historic Abbeville.
Distance from byway: 14 mi / 22.5 km Travel time: 15 minutes Directions: From Lowndesville, take SR 71 East to Abbeville.
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Restored to turn-of-the-century condition, the Abbeville Opera House continues to delight audiences of the stage.
Distance from byway: 14 mi / 22.5 km Travel time: 15 minutes Directions: Located at 100 Court Sq in Abbeville, SC.
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Baker Creek State Park is located in the heart of the Sumter National Forest on the Strom Thurmond Lake. The area is host to one of the largest lakes in the state and a popular area for outdoor recreation.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located 4 miles north of McCormick.
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Visit this Civil War-era historical site which marks some of Abbeville's most important events of the era.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located in the Town of Abbeville at North Main an Greenville Streets.
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Calhoun Falls State Park is located on Lake Russell, one of South Carolina's most popular fishing lakes. The area is known for excellent fishing, water skiing, sailing, and power boating.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Two miles north of the town of Calhoun Falls.
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Clarks Hill Recreation Area (SC)
Pack a lunch, bring your swimsuit, or just grab a frisbee for some fun at Clarks Hill Recreation Area.
Distance from byway: 0.5 mi / 0.8 km Travel time: 1 minute Directions: Take US 221 West at Clarks Hill.
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Hamilton Branch State Park (SC)
Hamilton Branch State Park is a 731-acre state park on Strom Thurmond Lake. The park provides lakeside campsites, as well as a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located 12 miles south of McCormick on US 221.
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Hickory Knob State Resort Park (SC)
The only resort park in the state park system, Hickory Knob offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including tennis, archery, and fishing.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located 8 miles west of McCormick off US 378 at the SC/GA border.
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Jim Rampey Recreation Area (SC)
With a playground, picnic area, and boat launches, the Jim Rampey Recreation Area is your passport to relaxation on the Russell Lake.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: On SR 81, south of Iva
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J. Strom Thurmond Visitor Center (SC)
Explore scenes surrounding the J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir through interactive exhibits at the Visitor Center.
Distance from byway: 1.5 mi / 2.4 km Travel time: 2 minutes Directions: Take US 221 West from Clarks Hill.
