Western NC (WNC) is the portion of North Carolina that spans the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. With over 11,000 square miles of coverage, this area is known to attract people from all parts of the country to enjoy the outdoors, award-winning food, and communities that immediately feel like home.
Lake Keowee is an 18,000-acre lake located in South Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is about 800 feet deep with over 300 miles of shoreline. This man-made reservoir was created to serve the needs of Duke Energy and public recreational purposes. Today Lake Keowee is a popular relocation and retirement destination.
Western NC has something for everyone. You can spend an afternoon exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway with awe-inspiring overlooks and finish your day with a traditional BBQ dinner.
Some of the most popular things to do here in Western NC include visiting the Biltmore Estate - America’s largest private home - where you can tour the home, gardens, and winery. The Pisgah National Forest offers a number of hiking trails and waterfalls that you can enjoy with your family. You’re in proximity to adventure over to Boone for skiing and snowboarding during the winter months. Shopping, breweries, and culture are at your fingertips! You’ll never run out of things to do.
Lake Keowee is a nature lover’s paradise. You won’t find lots of manufactured entertainment here. Instead, there are educational family activities and entertainment options that heavily incorporate the history and nature of Lake Keowee.
Some of the most popular things to do here at Lake Keowee include: waterfalls, hiking paths, several outdoor recreation options, South Carolina Botanical Gardens (including a Butterfly Garden and an Arboretum), Walhalla State Fish Hatchery, and the Oconee Station State Historical Site
Western NC is located near several major cities, including:
Greenville, SC (64 miles)
Charlotte, NC (125 miles)
Raleigh-Durham (247 miles)
Charleston, SC (240 miles)
Atlanta, GA (208 miles)
Augusta, GA (183 miles)
Savannah, GA (312 miles)
If traveling to Western NC by air, the Asheville Regional Airport is located in Fletcher, North Carolina with a large number of connecting flights from larger cities. The Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport is located an hour away from Asheville and the Charlotte/Douglas International airport is two hours.
Lake Keowee is located near several major cities, including:
Charleston, SC (250 miles)
Columbia, SC (136 miles)
Greenville, SC (35 miles)
Charlotte, NC (127 miles)
Raleigh-Durham (269 miles)
Atlanta, GA (145 miles)
Augusta, GA (135 miles)
Savannah, GA (247 miles)
If traveling to Lake Keowee by air, Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport is located 51 miles east of Lake Keowee. It is the nearest commercial airport. Clemson-Oconee County Airport and Pickens County Airport are the closest general aviation airports.
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