There truly is something for everyone to enjoy when you stay at The Amethyst Inn in Pickens, SC. Situated in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and with Table Rock State Park in our “backyard”, The Amethyst Inn is an idyllic location to spend your South Carolina vacation.
Activities and Attractions in and around
Pickens, South Carolina
Experiences to have at The Amethyst Inn:
- Hike in Table Rock State Park
- Relax on the porch with a cup of tea and some “biscuits”
- Enjoy sunset in the secret meadow
- Watch the deer nibble their way through the yard
- Sit and watch the many types of birds that enjoy the area
- Stroll around Pinnacle Lake
- Rent a paddle boat or canoe on the lake
- Put your feet up in front of the fire and get to know the other guests
- Reconnect with yourself, your family and/or your friends
- Play a round of golf
- Visit the Table Rock State Park Visitor Center
- The local winery offers a tasting and tour
- Go catch a fish! The lakes have bass, bream, catfish, etc.
- Discover the joy of “dolce fare niente”
Things to do within a 20 minute drive or less:
- Hike in Keowee-Toxaway State Park
- Drive to Twin Falls
- Drive up Sassafras Mountain-3560’ high
- Visit Pickens Flea Market on Wednesdays
- Visit Historical Hagood Mill
- Explore Pickens County Museum of Art and History
- Shop for antiques along Hwy 25
- Annual Events
- Pumpkin Town Pumpkin Festival, October
- Pickens Azalea Festival, April
- BMW Charity Pro-Am, May
- Fall for Greenville
- Art in the Park-Greenville, September
- Drive to Caesars Head State Park Lookout
- Visit Lake Jocassee and have a picnic
- Drive to Brevard, NC for lunch
- Attend a “bluegrass jam” in Pumpkin Town
- Go for a boat ride on one of the many lakes
Things to do within a 1 hour drive or less:
- Take the Jocassee Gorge Scenic Driving Tour
- Go rafting on the Chattooga or the Nantahala
- Bike the Historical Mill Loop (20 miles)
- Drive to Biltmore Estate in North Carolina
- Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway out of Asheville
- Visit Flat Rock Playhouse to see a show
- Explore BMW Visitor Center and Factory Tour
- Visit South Carolina’s Botanical Garden at Clemson
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