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Clemson Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in South Carolina, United States

About Clemson

Although there are nearly 20,000 permanent residents, people who visit are typically students, family of students or college football fans. The busiest time of the year is typically on Saturdays of Clemson Tigers football home games (September–November). In 2015, thePrinceton Reviewnamed Clemson as the #1 college town in the United States when it came to the relationship between college students and full-time residents. While it is a smaller town, there are numerous restaurants, shops and activities.

Top Attractions in Clemson

Explore the best things to see and do in Clemson:

  • Bob Campbell Geology and Natural History Museum
  • Carillon Garden
  • Class of 1944 Visitors Center
  • Clemson Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson Tiger Athletics
  • Fort Hill
  • Hanover House
  • Memorial Square

Where to Eat in Clemson

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴'55 Exchange
  • 🍴Blue Heron Restaurant & Sushi
  • 🍴Calhoun Corners Restaurant
  • 🍴Columbo's Pizza
  • 🍴Mac's Drive-In
  • 🍴Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers

Where to Stay in Clemson

  • 🏨Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center
  • 🏨Clemson University Outdoor Lab Suites & Cabins
  • 🏨Comfort Inn
  • 🏨Days Inn
  • 🏨Hampton Inn
  • 🏨Inn @ Clemson

Clemson Travel Guide Sections

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