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Things to Do In Oconee County

Oconee County's Cherokee name means Land Beside the Water. Here's how to make the most of it.

Experience Oconee

Land Beside the Water

Did you know that Oconee County is 85% surrounded by water and our Cherokee name means Land Beside the Water? A county rich in Cherokee heritage, Oconee also has roots in industries such as cotton farming, textile mills and now hydroelectric energy and nature preservation.

Our Favorite Places to Eat

Breakfast plate with eggs and toast

Favorite Local Breakfast

Start your morning right at one of these local spots.

  • Mountain View Restaurant- West Union

  • 313 Café- Seneca

  • Eggs Up Grill- Seneca

  • Seneca Family Restaurant- Seneca

  • Dimas Brothers- Seneca

  • Mountain Mocha- Walhalla

  • Alexanders Cafe- Walhalla

Tacos for lunch

Favorites for Lunch

Grab a midday bite at one of these local favorites.

  • Stumphaus Taproom- Walhalla

  • The Garage Tap Room- Walhalla

  • 313 Cafe- Seneca

  • Carolina Pizza- Walhalla

  • Spot on the Alley- Walhalla

  • The Yard- Seneca

  • Two Horse Distillery- Seneca

  • The Lighthouse Restaurant and Cabana- Seneca (on the water/boatable- check attire)

Dinner dish

Favorites for Dinner

Wind down the evening at one of these dinner spots.

  • Stumphaus Taproom- Walhalla

  • Vangeli's Bistro- Seneca

  • Crave Kitchen & Bar- Salem

  • Sole Sushi & Japanese Cuisine- Seneca

  • Ram Cat Cellars- Seneca

  • The Lighthouse Restaurant on Lake Keowee- Seneca- on the water/boatable (check attire)

  • Paesanos Italian- Seneca

Local Breweries, Taprooms, Boat Rentals & Things to Do

Waterfall in Oconee County

Craft Beer Taprooms & Wine

  • Ram Cat Cellars- Seneca

  • Keowee Brewing Company- Seneca

  • Stumphaus Taproom- Walhalla

  • Two Horse Distillery- Seneca

  • The Garage Taproom- Walhalla

  • Chattooga River Lodge- Long Creek

  • Jocassee Valley Brewing- Salem

  • Appelation Wine- Seneca

Pontoon boat on Lake Keowee

Boat Rental

  • Clear Sky Pontoon Rental

  • Sunset Marina

  • Lake Keowee Marina

Sunset cruise lake keowee

Guided Lake Excursion

Private yacht experience with guided Captain.

  • Lady Sadie Charters

River Adventures in Oconee

Chattooga River and Other Outdoor Adventures

  • Wildwater Rafting & Zipling

  • Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park

  • Trout fish with Chattooga River Fly Shop

  • Stumphouse Tunnel & Yellow Branch Falls

  • Many other hiking trails and waterfalls

Festivals, Music and Local Culture

Festivals, Music and Local Culture

  • Walhalla Performing Arts Center- great concerts/shows - year round

  • Walhalla Oktoberfest

  • Foothills Heritage Fair

  • Jazz on the Alley - seasonal April- October

  • Westminster Apple Festival

  • Bigfoot Festival

Museums and Historical Sites

Museums and Historical Sites

  • Stumphouse Tunnel

  • Oconee Historic Station

  • Oconee History Museum

  • Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina

  • Oconee Military Museum at Patriots Hall

  • The Lunney Museum

  • Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum

Waterfalls & Trails

What's On

Events & Seasonal Activities

Aerial view of a lake shoreline with a dock, green lawn, and surrounding forest

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