These Small Towns in South Carolina Come Alive in Summer

Seneca is home to less than 9,000 people year-round, but many more call it a home away from home in the summertime. On the southern shore of Lake Keowee, Seneca is a natural choice for anglers, fishers, swimmers, and paddlers. The lake has 300 miles of shoreline to explore and provides almost endless recreational space for cottagers. Visitors also have quick, easy access to Lake Hartwell State Park, 16 miles to the South, near the Georgian border. Though both are excellent fishing spots, Lake Hartwell is especially so and is regularly used to stage professional fishing tournaments. At about 25 miles North, Devil’s Fork State Park is a little further away, but those who make the trip will be treated to breathtaking views of Lake Jocassee and its waterfalls. After spending the hottest part of the day hiking and swimming, visitors may journey into Seneca’s historic Ram Cat Alley, a downtown hub of shops, restaurants, and local businesses.