Old 96 District, South Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Old 96 district is a region in South Carolina.

1 places to eat

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Greenville)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
AGS Augusta Regional At Bush Field, Augusta — 50 mi away. Directions
GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg — 57 mi away. Directions
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 102 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

Day 1: Laurens — Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, James Dunklin House, William Dunlap Simpson House.
Day 2: Greenwood — Ninety Six National Historic Site, Lake Greenwood State Park, Greenwood Museum.
Day 3: Abbeville — Calhoun Falls State Park, Burt-Stark Mansion, Abbeville Opera House.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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