Anderson, S.C. is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains & is only a two hour drive from Atlanta & Charlotte. Beautiful Lake Hartwell, which is a 56,000 acre lake, provides many boating & swimming activities for all ages. There are many state parks & campgrounds on its shoreline, including Tiger Cove Campground which is located directly across from Portman Marina, which is the largest full service marina on Lake Hartwell that has two waterfront restaurants. Anderson is host to many events, including the Great Southeast BalloonFest with more than 70 hot air balloons taking off in our scenic town. Lake Hartwell was host to the 2008 Bassmaster Classic tournament this year & proved itself to be one of the best catches in the Southeast. Clemson University lies on the outskirts of Anderson & hosts many events for its students & local folk alike. Hotels fill up quickly for the Clemson Tiger games so be sure to check out the many campgrounds in Anderson for RV spots to cabin rentals. Be sure to visit historic Pendleton, drive the SC National Heritage Corridor, tee up at one of our 11 golf courses, or just take a tour of our Arts Center & be sure to scope out the Anderson Fish located throughout the town. If flea markets are your thing, Anderson is home to the famous Jockey Lot which is the south's biggest flea market on 65 acres. Like science, visit Duke Energy's World of Energy located in Seneca; or you just like to drive fast, then join some of the local folk at the Anderson Motor Speedway. So come and visit Anderson, only a 30 minute drive from Greenville, S.C.; a hop, skip and jump to the mountains and Cherokee. Visit, play & stay.