Things to Do and Area Attractions in and Around Union, SC

Union, SC is located in the Olde English Tourism District. Both the city and Union County are rich in history. We invite you to visit and enjoy the area's offerings.

Attractions:

Union County Fairgrounds
Union County Carnegie Library - voted best small Library of the year 2009-built in 1905
Boogaloo Folklife Productions - Performances in June and November
Carolinas Outdoor Expeditions - Kayaking and canoe rental for Pacolet, Broad, Tyger and Enoree Rivers
John Creek Lake Complex, Sumter National Forest - Three lakes for boating and fishing
Sumter National Forest -160,000 acres- boating, hunting, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, boating, fishing and wildlife observation
Timken Sports Complex- state of the art softball facility with 7 ball fields
Union County Dragway
Union County Arts Council - featuring gallery exhibits, classes and workshops at 116 E Main St, Union.
Union County Museum- located in a restored 1923 building and featuring a broad collection of the county's history
Blackstock Battlefield State Historic Site - site is where General Sumter defeated Col. Tarleton.
Cross Keys House.- a restored 1812-1814 plantation house
Downtown Union Historical District - has existed for over 225 yrs. a diverse collection of architectural buildings, including the Union County jail,1823
East Main Street and South St. Historic Districts - National Register of Historic Places
Rose Hill Mansion - early 19thCentury Federal Style House was home to "Secession Governor" William H. Gist River
River Chase Golf Club - open to the public

Restaurants:

Andy's - open lunch and dinner
Buffalo Seafood House - open dinner Thurs., Fri., Sat.
China One - open lunch and dinner
Heart's Family Restaurant - open lunch and dinner
Marjorie's - Mexican open lunch and dinner
Midway BBQ - open Mon. thru Fri lunch
Tubozzz - open for lunch

For additional information about the county, please visit these websites:

Union County Tourism Commission

Union County Chamber of Commerce