Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near South Carolina

While in South Carolina, you might enjoy a visit to:

Franklin got the nickname "Ruby City" because the land around it is rich with gems. The exhibits include the World's Largest Sapphire (385 pounds), plus human skulls and a shrunken head from somewhere.
~34 miles from Walhalla.

Trace your clan, and order a tartan for your kilt. Opened in 1963.
~34 miles from Walhalla.

White Squirrel town holds an annual festival attended by white squirrel mascot, Pisgah Polly. Also a Miss White Squirrel beauty pageant. Souvenirs year-round at the White Squirrel Gift Shoppe.
~37 miles from Walhalla.

One of the oldest motels in town. Formerly with fake teepee fronts at the entrance to each rustic cabin, but these have dwindled to a handful. The motel was featured in the 1998 Kevin Bacon film, "Digging to China."
~50 miles from Walhalla.

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