Clemson University, Clemson

#11 among attractions in Clemson

Relax in park, Park, Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture

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Clemson University is a public land-grant research university in Clemson, South Carolina. Founded in 1889, Clemson is the second-largest university in student population in South Carolina. For the fall 2019 semester, the university enrolled a total of 20,195 undergraduate students and 5,627 graduate students, and the student/faculty ratio was 18:1. Clemson's 1,400-acre campus is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campus now borders Lake Hartwell, which was formed by the dam completed in 1962. The university manages the nearby 17,500-acre Clemson Experimental Forest that is used for research, education, and recreation. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1889 (135 years ago)Elevation: 745 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°40'41"N, 82°50'18"W

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Clemson University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Walker Golf Course, Fort Hill, Hanover House.

~1130 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Memorial Stadium, Clemson
6 min walk • Memorial Stadium, affectionately known as "Death Valley" to Clemson Tiger fans, stands as a bastion of American college football in Pickens County, South Carolina. This iconic stadium, located on the campus of Clemson University, is a landmark for sports enthusiasts...
0.8 miS
Golf
Walker Golf Course, Clemson
21 min walk • The John E. Walker Sr. Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course on the campus of Clemson University in South Carolina. The course is the home of the Clemson Tigers men's and women's golf teams. Its signature 17th green and bunkers echo the university's tiger paw logo.
~150 ftW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Fort Hill, Clemson
1 min walk • Fort Hill, John C Calhoun House and libraries', is a National Historic Landmark on the Clemson University campus in Clemson, South Carolina, United States. The house is significant as the home of John C. Calhoun, the 7th Vice President of the United States, from 1825 to 1850. It is now a house for museums and libraries.
1.2 miE
Museum, History museum
Hanover House, Clemson
30 min walk • Hanover House is a colonial house built by a French Huguenot family in 1714-1716, on the upper Cooper River in present-day Berkeley County of the South Carolina Low Country. The house is also known as the St. Julien-Ravenel House after its early owners.
0.9 miE
Museum, Garden, Natural history museum
South Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson
23 min walk • The South Carolina Botanical Garden is located in Clemson, South Carolina on the campus of Clemson University. This garden has nature trails, pathways, ponds, streams, woodlands, trial gardens, The Bob Campbell Geology Museum, and the Fran Hanson Discovery Center, which has exhibits by local artists.
0.9 miSE
34°40'7"N • 82°49'37"W
Bob Campbell Geology and Natural History Museum, Clemson
24 min walk • Museum, Science museum
1.1 miNE
Museum
Clemson Area African American Museum, Clemson
28 min walk • The Clemson Area African American Museum is a museum located in Calhoun Bridge Center, Clemson, South Carolina, United States.
0.6 miN
34°41'10"N • 82°50'19"W
Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Clemson
15 min walk • Church
0.9 miS
34°39'55"N • 82°50'33"W
Clemson University - The Walker Course, Clemson
23 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities, Universities and schools
~90 ftS
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Clemson University Historic District II, Clemson
1 min walk • The Clemson University Historic District II is a collection of historic properties on the campus of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The district contains 7 contributing properties located in the central portion of the campus. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
~1410 ftNW
Sport, Sport venue
Fike Recreation Center, Clemson
7 min walk • Fike Recreation Center, originally known as Clemson Field House, is an on-campus recreation facility at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clemson University?

Nearby attractions include Clemson University Historic District II, Clemson (1 min walk), Fort Hill, Clemson (1 min walk), Memorial Stadium, Clemson (6 min walk), Clemson University Historic District I, Clemson (7 min walk).

How to get to Clemson University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clemson University:

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Clemson (25 min walk)