2008 Woodie Awards
The Best Weekend Getaways
Issue date: 9/19/08 Section: TimeOut
Helen, Ga.
About an hour and a half west of Clemson you will find Helen, a quaint mountain town styled after a traditional Bavarian alpine village, nestled in the Blue Ride Mountains along the Chattahoochee River. Though there are various hotels to accommodate visitors in town, many visitors opt to rent a cabin along the outskirts of town for the weekend. Don't forget your lederhosen, because from mid-September till November, Helen hosts the largest Oktoberfest in the South.
Caesar's Head State Park, S.C.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains an hour north of Clemson right on the North Carolina Border is Caesar's Head State Park. A great weekend stop for campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts, Caesar's head has miles of trails, cascading waterfalls and breathtaking mountain vistas that will be ablaze with fall foliage these upcoming months.
Charlotte, N.C.
Two and a half hours northeast of Clemson is North Carolina's largest City Charlotte. If you're looking to get away to the big city, Charlotte offers a fun glimpse into the metropolitan life, with shopping, galleries and a hot nightlife. Shoppers can find three malls and countless boutiques sprawled across the city. Art lovers will enjoy gallery crawls on the first Friday of every month. And if you're more into the party scene, head into University City for cheap drinks with the UNC students.
Athens, Ga.
Located in Bulldog territory an hour south of Clemson is Athens, a thriving college town full of great restaurants offering traditional southern spreads, tons of boutiques and a bustling nightlife. But what Athens is most known for is its live music. While most bars feature live music every night, the Georgia Theatre is a great place to catch concerts from not only big name bands but also amazing local musicians.
About an hour and a half west of Clemson you will find Helen, a quaint mountain town styled after a traditional Bavarian alpine village, nestled in the Blue Ride Mountains along the Chattahoochee River. Though there are various hotels to accommodate visitors in town, many visitors opt to rent a cabin along the outskirts of town for the weekend. Don't forget your lederhosen, because from mid-September till November, Helen hosts the largest Oktoberfest in the South.
Caesar's Head State Park, S.C.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains an hour north of Clemson right on the North Carolina Border is Caesar's Head State Park. A great weekend stop for campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts, Caesar's head has miles of trails, cascading waterfalls and breathtaking mountain vistas that will be ablaze with fall foliage these upcoming months.
Charlotte, N.C.
Two and a half hours northeast of Clemson is North Carolina's largest City Charlotte. If you're looking to get away to the big city, Charlotte offers a fun glimpse into the metropolitan life, with shopping, galleries and a hot nightlife. Shoppers can find three malls and countless boutiques sprawled across the city. Art lovers will enjoy gallery crawls on the first Friday of every month. And if you're more into the party scene, head into University City for cheap drinks with the UNC students.
Athens, Ga.
Located in Bulldog territory an hour south of Clemson is Athens, a thriving college town full of great restaurants offering traditional southern spreads, tons of boutiques and a bustling nightlife. But what Athens is most known for is its live music. While most bars feature live music every night, the Georgia Theatre is a great place to catch concerts from not only big name bands but also amazing local musicians.
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