Location: Pickens
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Pickens, formerly called Pickens Courthouse, is a city in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,126 at the 2010 census. Pickens changed its classification from a town to a city in 1998, but it was not reported to the Census Bureau until 2001. It is the county seat of Pickens County. It was named after Andrew Pickens (1739–1817), an American revolutionary soldier and US Congressman for South Carolina.
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1. Jumping Off Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Q7581SFphilipb
Well worth the long ride on the gravel road. The road was in very good shape, especially considering we had gotten 3.5” of rain from hurricane Sally two days before. We made the trip in a two wheel drive F-150 and had no trouble. We encountered many jeeps but also saw a family in a van that had camped there the night before. I would not recommend taking a car that didn’t have pretty good ground clearance as you will scrape the bottom in several places. We stopped several times and looked at different viewing points along the way.
2. Hagood Mill Historic Site
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
The Hagood Mill Historic Site has over 50 acres to explore and is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Featuring an 1845 gristmill, restored log cabins, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, moonshine still, nature trails, and a gift shop featuring local crafters, musicians and authors! We have monthly musical performances every third Saturday with a different musical theme each month. It is on these days that you can visit and see the grist mill in operation, a variety of living history demonstrators and a quality artisan market. Located on the same grounds is the South Carolina Petroglyph Site, the state's only protected and most accessible collection of rock art. Open Wednesday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.
Reviewed By kjmrf717 - Greenville, United States
Hagood Mill has excellent programs every third Saturday of the month. Last month we camped during the SC Fiddling Championship and this month during their Native American Celebration. They did a super job of socially distancing their events while celebrating many different talents & cultures. Their location with the mill and petroglyphs also offers history-rich participation and learning, and their staff/volunteers are always friendly and helpful.
3. Bee Well Honey and Bee Supply
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Bee Well Honey Farm & Market is a unique retail establishment located in Pickens SC near the "Doodle Trail" bike path. Inside you will find natural foods including: raw milk, free range eggs, natural vitamins & supplements and a large selections of pure raw honey. We also carry a full line of bee supplies (year round) and offer packages of bees for sale each Spring.
4. Soapstone Baptist Church
5. Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
The Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site is a museum located on the same grounds as the Hagood Mill Historic Site and is managed by the same parent non-profit organization, The Hagood Mill Foundation. The site features 32 prehistoric petroglyphs and is the most accessible and only protected rock art in the state. The site features an audiovisual presentation narrated by Tommy Charles, the archaeologist that led the investigation. The museum also has a number of portable petroglyphs and Native American artifacts, art and books. The Petroglyph Site is wheelchair accessible. This museum is just one stop on "Our Native Roots: An Interpretive Trail," the latest installment at the Hagood Mill Historic Site. This is a true gem of the state and is certainly worth a visit!
Reviewed By DanielleN871 - Lawrenceville, United States
The petroglyphs are fascinating. The presentation is very well done. It was interesting and informative. The exhibits are in progress, but what was there was good.
