Salem Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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EPWXJX Boating, South Cove, Lake Keowee, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA skyline at dusk

Where to stay in Salem

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Turtlehead

If you're spending some time in Turtlehead, Lake Keowee and Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Turtlehead
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

4 out of 5
110 Sloan St Clemson SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$311 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$311
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (749 reviews)
Awesome hotel and very convenient for visiting Clemson.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson
Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center

Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
1310 Tiger Blvd Clemson SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$155 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$155
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Rooms are clean. Staff was very pleasant.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center
Lakeside Lodge Clemson

Lakeside Lodge Clemson

2.5 out of 5
13500 Clemson Blvd Seneca SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$200 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$200
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seneca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
No breakfast available on a weekend before 10:00 am. Micro room is the perfect description. Very small but clean and nice. Good for one person. No place to really sit except on the bed.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Lakeside Lodge Clemson
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North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE

North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE

Salem SC
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Truly an amazing and wonderful experience. Location was fantastic, house was more than accommodating, and the host was outstanding. We couldn't have had a greater time, and we truly appreciate it. THANK YOU!!

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE
Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
299 Outpost Rd Seneca SC
Stay at this cabin in Seneca. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions Friendship Recreaction Area and Cross Creek Plantation Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Excellent stay.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

3 out of 5
Clemson SC
Stay at this cottage in Clemson. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Clemson Area African American Museum and Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park are ...
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University
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Popular places to visit

Lake Jocassee, the gorgeous blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is actually a man-made lake. It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.

Devils Fork State Park

You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Devils Fork State Park

Keowee Key Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Keowee Key Golf Course. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a football match.

Keowee Key Golf Course

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

Explore the great outdoors at Devils Fork Lake Jocassee, a lovely green space in Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

South Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Beach during your trip to Salem? Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.

South Beach

Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center

Catch an event at Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center during your trip to Salem. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

You can take time to visit McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

Cities near Salem

An overlooking view in Seneca, South Carolina

Seneca

Construction on Stumphouse tunnel began in 1856 when the George Collyer Company of London brought many Irish workers into the area for this project. Many of the workers lived in housing on top of Stumphouse mountain called Tunnel Hill. It is amazing to see this up close.

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