Things to Do Near Lake Keowee
Experience Oconee: Land Beside the Water
Did you know that Oconee County is 85% surrounded by water and our Cherokee name means “Land Beside the Water”? A county rich in Cherokee heritage, Oconee also has roots in industries such as cotton farming, textile mills, and now hydroelectric energy and nature preservation.
Our Favorite Places to Eat
Favorite Local Breakfast
- Mountain View Restaurant
- 313 Café
- Eggs Up Grill
- Seneca Family Restaurant
- Dimas Brothers
- Mountain Mocha
- Alexanders
Favorites for Lunch
- Stumphaus Taproom
- The Garage Tap Room
- 313 Cafe
- Carolina Pizza
- Yoshi Japanese
- Spot on the Alley
- Two Horse Distillery
Favorites for Dinner
- Stumphaus Taproom
- Vangeli’s Bistro
- Crave Kitchen & Bar
- Sole Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
- Ram Cat Cellars
- The Lighthouse Restaurant on Lake Keowee
- The Garage Tap Room
Breweries, Taprooms, Boat Rentals & More
Craft Beer Taprooms and Wine
- Ram Cat Cellars
- Keowee Brewing Company
- The Beer Station
- Stumphaus Taproom
- Two Horse Distillery
- The Garage Taproom
- Chattooga River Lodge
- Jocassee Valley Brewing
Boat Rental
- Clear Sky Pontoon Rental
Waterfalls and Trails
- Oconee Station — State Historic Site
- Walhalla State Fish Hatchery
- Chattooga Whitewater Rafting and Ziplining
- Hiking over 29 trails and waterfalls — Visitors Guide to Waterfalls, Rivers and Lakes
- Stumphouse Tunnel
- Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
Local Events and Attractions
- Seasonal — Foothills Heritage Farmers Market
- Seasonal — Jazz on the Alley
- Walhalla Performing Arts Center
- Apple Festival in October
- Walhalla’s Oktoberfest
- SC Foothills Heritage Fair
- Other things to do: Visit Oconee SC Events Page
Explore and Experience Oconee
We aim to provide guests with a great place to stay so they can enjoy the hidden gems of Oconee County.
Meghan Ketterman
Property Manager In Charge
Email: oconeehospitality@gmail.com
Phone: (864) 903-1730
Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.