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Situated in northwestern South Carolina, Pickens County encompasses almost 500 square miles of land. There are several small cities and towns where visitors can stop to have lunch or do a bit of shopping, but most of the attractions here are found in nature. The highlight of the area is Sassafras Mountain, the highest natural point in the state, and visitors can walk or drive up to the peak for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and farmland. Other popular activities include visiting the South Carolina Botanical Garden, fishing in the county's beautiful lakes, and hiking through Table Rock State Park.

Phone: 864-898-5585

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