Walhalla, South Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Walhalla is a small town of 4,500 people (2019) in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of the Upcountry of South Carolina. Walhalla is a charming southern town with historical homes, churches, and the beautifully restored Walhalla Civic Auditorium where regional and local theater events are held. With antique shops, cafes, shops, and tree-lined streets, Walhalla is a delightful town to explore on foot.

7 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Walhalla

Stumphouse Tunnel

Man-made tunnel built in during the Civil War open to the public.

Issaqueena Falls

A waterfall northeast of downtown Walhalla offering scenic views and numerous trails.

Yellow Branch Falls

Waterfall surrounded by dense hardwood forest and numerous hiking trails.

Station Cove Falls

Scenic spot with cascading waterfall at the end of a 1.5-mile Trail.

Riley Moore Falls

Small, isolated waterfall in the wilderness of Sumter National Forest northeast of downtown Walhalla offering swimming.

Oconee Station Historic Site

A historical site in Sumter National Forest, northeast of downtown Walhalla.

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.
GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg — 49 mi away. Directions
AVL Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville — 55 mi away. Directions
TYS McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville/Maryville — 89 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Stumphouse Tunnel, Hike at Sumter National Forest, Issaqueena Falls
Lunch Pete’s Drive In
Afternoon Yellow Branch Falls, Station Cove Falls
Evening Last Chance Saloon

Day 2

Morning Riley Moore Falls

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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Understand

History and culture

Walhalla, South Carolina is a town with rich heritage and the county seat of Oconee County in the upstate of South Carolina. In 1850, a group of immigrants from northern Germany arrived in Charleston and were unable to find land that suited their pocketbook or their idea of home. They formed the German Colonization Society led by General John A. Wagener and found what they were looking for here, in the garden of the Gods.

Climate

Walhalla has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. Precipitation does not vary greatly between seasons. Snowfall does occur occasionally in the winter months of December and January. In the summer, thunderstorms are quite common in the afternoon and evening. January is the coldest month with an average high of 50°F (10°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2°C). July is the hottest month with an average high of 90°F (32°C) and an average low of 65°F (18°C).