Location: Pickens
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Pickens, South Carolina (SC)
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.
Restaurants in Pickens
1. Bargain Exchange Flea Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
The Bargain Exchange Flea Market is a real life treasure hunt! It is the areas largest yard sale. Wander through the many different vendors both under sheds and outside in a hunt for that special item.
Reviewed By dinomomjr - Greenville, United States
Love the fun atmosphere, friendliness of vendors, good food and legitimate bargains. I feel very safe there as a buyer or seller
2. 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.
3. Table Rock Tea Company, Ltd.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Nestled along the beautiful Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, Table Rock Tea Company is one of the few growing tea farms in the United States. Enjoy a free tour of the grounds and processing facility where you will learn how tea is grown and made.
Reviewed By teacompanythreesome
Our visit to the Table Rock Tea Company was enjoyable, educational, and very interesting. Jennifer, our tour guide, was excellent. The welcoming hospitality and passion for their business shown by the owners Steve and Jennifer made our experience memorable from start to finish. We liked this visit more than our visit to the Charleston Tea Plantation. We plan to bring our out of state visitors here for a close by visit they will love. Steve and Jenifer have a great future building their business. Their history is worth hearing. Learning how tea is made from start to finish was informative and fun. The tea at the end was delicious, and we purchased some to take home.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Doodle Trail
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By paulsG8787GF - Greenville, United States
The Doodle Trail is a wonderful trail, wide and safe for the most part, with some issues . It has some 2-3% grades that extend for a mile or so. It also has several road crossings, some with limited view. For example, coming out of Pickens Railroad Street comes up behind you, and with traffic moving 30-35 mph it comes up on you quickly. Fleetwood Drive in Easley is a very busy intersection where traffic comes at you from 6 different directions. There are two other intersections where visibility is limited due to trees and brush, and cross traffic is moving 35+. Finally, there is one bridge at the bottom of a long descent, and it has a significant depression extending across the trail. It would be easy to hit this too fast and go over the bars. I'm confused at why this depression exists. Having noted the above I really enjoy this trail. One just needs to be safe, and pay attention to the numerous road crossings. I start at the Easley Police Station, and to the Doodle engine in Pickens and back, I get round trip at 17.0 miles. There is also a work station around half way point. The surface is smoother and wider than the Swamp Rabbit, and has less traffic. There are restrooms at the Doodle Engine in Pickens, and at the Fleetwood Drive location.
7. Long Shoals Wayside Park
8. Soapstone Baptist Church
9. 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.
