Geographic Location
Anderson is in the Upstate of South Carolina. We are centrally located 2 hours from Atlanta, 2 hours from Charlotte, & 2 hours from Columbia, our state capital. Living in Anderson you are able to choose from our beautiful beaches on the East Coast only 4 hours away or you can enjoy our serene mountains just a hour or two away.
Lake Hartwell is one of Anderson’s greatest attractions. In 2008 the Bass Pro Fishing Tournament was held here. Lake Hartwell has 55,900 acres of water, 960 miles of shoreline, and 23,563 acres of public land that surrounds the lake and offers boating, skiing, fishing and just pure relaxation.
The City of Anderson provides local recreation opportunities with its 4 community centers, 18 parks, and 22 tennis courts on 181 acres. The city also has joint partnership with Anderson School District 5 for two swimming facilities.
The Anderson Civic Center, which seats 5,100 also provide various community events, professional performers, trade shows and craft shows. A 15,000-seat amphitheater, and a $4 million sports complex containing 4 softball fields, 1 NCAA baseball field, 3 soccer fields, 8 tennis courts, playgrounds, nature trails, and jogging tracks complement the Civic Center. The 64-acre Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center is capable of booking musical events, baseball tournaments, and nationally known events such as the All-American Rhythm and Blues Festival and the hot air balloon festival held on Memorial Day weekend.
Attractions
Downtown Anderson one of the most popular spots to go with Thursday night live in the summer, local restaurants with great food, ice cream & coffee shops, and unique boutiques. Downtown living is becoming more popular in Anderson with the recently restored Chiquola Club and condominiums and the Calhoun condos, where George Clooney’s “Leatherheads” was filmed.
Anderson County Arts Center Gallery has exhibits on display and they offer classes, camps, and workshops.
Education/Athletics
Anderson University is a small private university, offering undergrad and masters degrees. They have men & women’s athletics.
Anderson residents are also able to enjoy the sports and entertainment found at Clemson University, just 20 minutes from the City of Anderson. County residents as well as out of town visitors can enjoy a wide variety of first-class sports, cultural and educational events. Thousands of fans utilize hotels, motels, and restaurants each fall as they attend football games at Clemson University.
The newly formed Joes Professional Baseball Club is proud to call Anderson, South Carolina home.