Just outside Table Rock State Park, Grant Meadow Overlook offers one of the most photographed views in South Carolina. With free parking, benches, a historical marker, and a stunning view of Table Rock rising above the Oolenoy Valley, this scenic stop is worth adding to any Upstate adventure.
Nestled beneath Table Rock Mountain, The Rock Golf Club is one of the Upstate’s most scenic destinations. Featuring an 18-hole mountain course, stunning waterfall views, rich local history, and resort accommodations, The Rock offers visitors a unique blend of recreation and natural beauty just minutes from Pumpkintown.
A simple hamburger, homemade desserts, friendly service, and small-town charm have made Holly Springs Country Store a favorite stop in northern Pickens County. Could it be home to one of the best burgers in the foothills?
Dark clouds rolling over the mountains are a familiar sight in Pumpkintown. Discover why the foothills receive so much spring and summer rainfall and how these seasonal storms have shaped life in the Oolenoy Valley for generations.
Fresh from the fields of Pumpkintown! Pumpkintown Produce has become a favorite stop for locals and visitors seeking strawberries, tomatoes, watermelons, and other seasonal produce. Discover the story behind this charming roadside farm stand and the agricultural traditions it helps preserve in the Oolenoy Valley.
Most visitors come to Hagood Mill expecting to see a historic grist mill. Few realize they will also discover one of South Carolina’s most significant collections of prehistoric Native American rock carvings. Explore the history, heritage, and hidden treasures of this Upstate landmark.
For the first time in nearly 80 years, a new commercial business arrived at the historic Pumpkintown crossroads. The arrival of Dollar General sparked conversations about growth, preservation, and the future of one of South Carolina’s oldest communities.
Located just minutes from Table Rock State Park, Aunt Sue’s Country Corner has been serving Southern hospitality, mountain views, and memorable meals to visitors and locals for generations. A stop here is a tradition for many exploring the South Carolina foothills.
Just a short drive from Pumpkintown, Market at the Mill offers antiques, collectibles, local vendors, handmade goods, and unique treasures inside a historic textile mill in Pickens, South Carolina.
Step inside one of the Upstate’s most beloved hidden gems. Serving the Pumpkintown community since 1938, Pumpkintown General Store & Café combines small-town charm, Southern comfort food, and mountain hospitality just minutes from Table Rock State Park. From homemade biscuits and cheesy hash browns to nostalgic history and scenic mountain drives, this historic landmark remains a must-stop destination in the South Carolina mountains.