Clemson

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Clemson is a college town in Pickens County, in Upcountry South Carolina.

Clemson Halal Travel Guide

Although there are nearly 20,000 permanent residents, people who visit are typically students, family of students or college football fans. The busiest time of the year is typically on Saturdays of Clemson Tigers football home games (September–November). In 2015 and the Princeton Review named Clemson as the #1 college town in the United States when it came to the relationship between college students and full-time residents. While it is a smaller town and there are numerous restaurants, shops and activities.

How to travel to Clemson

Travel on a Bus in Clemson

Clemson Area Transit provides free bus transportation connecting to the surrounding city's of Anderson, Central, Pendleton and Seneca.

By car

  • US Highway 76 (Clemson Blvd) enters Clemson from the east at Exit 19B on I-85 in South Carolina.
  • US Highway 123 (Tiger Blvd) bisects the city running north to south allowing for travel from Greenville 30 miles to the north and Seneca 10 miles to the south.

Travel by train to Clemson

Amtrak's Crescent connects Clemson with the city's of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C.]], Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham (Alabama) | Birmingham and New Orleans

The Amtrak station is situated at the intersection of Tiger Blvd and College Avenue.

How to get around in Clemson

Travel on a Bus in Clemson

Clemson Area Transit, sponsored by the City of Clemson and Clemson University, this bus line is not only fare-free, it also does not generally suffer from many of the problems that plague larger city bus systems (schedule delays, sketchy clientele, dirty buses, etc.) For this reason and the CAT bus system is one of the best public transit systems in the entire nation. Several larger city's have come to Clemson to observe the system, which even carries many university students and well-to-do professors to class. Clemson Area Transit covers many major tourist destinations, including most of the area's hotels/motels, and most major eateries. For the traveler on a budget, or even those not on a tight budget and the CAT bus system may be the way to go. It covers both the campus as well as surrounding city's, including Anderson, Central, Pendleton and Seneca. It should also be noted that travelers on the CAT bus going to Anderson can, upon transfer, obtain a fare-free day pass to the Electric City Transit system which serves the city of Anderson.

By car

  • SC State Highway 93 (Old Greenville Hwy) is the de-facto boundary between Clemson University and City of Clemson. The road is 4 lanes without a middle turn lane and provides no public parking.
  • SC State Highway 133 (College Ave) begins at the intersection with Old Greenville Highway at the border of Clemson University and intersects with Tiger Blvd less than a mile to the north. College Ave is home to many of the Clemson Bars, Sandwich Shops, and Clemson Fan Apparel.

Parking

Public street parking exists on both sides of the street for the length of the downtown area. Parking is free 24 hours a day but there is a 1-hour restriction during business hours. The City of Clemson Parking deck is located at the intersection of Keith Street and College Avenue. n.org/?BISKIT=523155484&CONTEXT=cat&cat=78%3E]

What to see in Clemson

Greater Clemson

  • Mountain View Park at Lake Hartwell 340 Mountain View Lane 34.701253, -82.839430 ☎ +1 (864) 624-1120 - Park along man-made lake created by Hartwell Dam, which supplies hydroelectric power to the area. The lake and nearby forests are maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and there are many places for swimming, sunbathing, camping, fishing, and hiking.
  • Old Stone Church | Web: art=49&BISKIT=523155484 101 Stone Circle 34.664474, -82.815242 ☎ +1 864 654-2061 - Built by Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens, this Presbyterian church is one of the most interesting historical attractions in the Upstate and was the second structure built by the religious community. Although the church is no longer in service and there is a cemetery on site that contains numerous old tombstones including those of Pickens and his family.

Clemson University

  • Class of 1944 Visitors Center Alumni Circle 34.681485, -82.835022 ☎ +1 864 656-4789 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 4:30PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 4:30PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 4:30PM. Closed on all University holidays, and Sundays in May, June and July For thousands of prospective students, special guests and Upstate tourists each year and the Clemson experience begins at the University's Visitors Center. Made feasible by gifts from the Class of 1944 and the Visitors Center is a comfortable and educational starting point for adventuring the Clemson campus and surrounding areas. The Class of 1944 Visitors Center, located on Alumni Circle, is the front door to Clemson -- a friendly place to get information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful and historic university and community. Guided hourlong walking tours of the campus are led by the Clemson University Guide Association.
  • Bob Campbell Geology and Natural History Museum in the S.C. Botanical Garden 34.668816, -82.827211 ☎ +1 864 656-4600 Opening Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM; other tours by appointment Admission and parking are free The University's extensive geology collection including meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
  • Carillon Garden the area between Sikes Hall and the Outdoor Theater and Tillman Hall 34.679584, -82.836186 A gift to the University during Reunion 1993 by the Golden Anniversary Class of '43. The garden is dedicated as a lasting tribute to the entire class and particularly to those who lost their lives during World War II. It is used for a number of activities ranging from student meetings, traveling games and even weddings.
  • Clemson Memorial Stadium - AKA: Death Valley | Williamston Road 34.678740, -82.843165 ☎ +1 864 656-1935 - One of the 10 largest on-campus stadiums in the United States.
  • Robert Muldrow Cooper Library Center Campus 34.676673, -82.836367 ☎ +1 864 656-3027 Opening Hours: Open 24 hours a day, from 10AM Sunday to 12AM on Friday. Saturday 10AM Monday - 12AM Houses more than 1.7 million volumes, documents and reports, along with the papers of many prominent South Carolinians.
  • The Walter T. Cox Jr. Union Plaza in front of the Edgar A. Brown University Union 34.679325, -82.837648 A gift from the student bodies of 1997-98 and 1998-99. It is used for a number of activities ranging from student fairs, traveling games and other student events.
  • Fort Hill Fort Hill Street 34.677980, -82.838892 ☎ +1 864 656-4789 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4:30P, Saturday 10AM Monday - 12PM & 1PM Monday - 4:30PM, Sunday 2PM Monday - 4:30PM. Closed University holidays An admission donation of $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $2 for children is suggested. Group tours by reservation only The home of John C. Calhoun from 1825 until 1850 and the home of his son-in-law, Clemson University founder Thomas Green Clemson, from 1872 until 1888.
  • Hanover House in the S.C. Botanical Garden 34.675185, -82.817864 ☎ +1 864 656-2241 Opening Hours: Saturday 10AM Monday - 12PM & 1PM Monday - 4:30PM, Sunday 2PM Monday - 4:30PM; group tours by appointment The Colonial home of French Huguenot Paul de St. Julien, originally built in Berkeley County, South Carolina, in 1716.
  • Memorial Plaza in front of Mell Hall 34.681811, -82.837323 Dedicated to the University in February 1993 as a gift from the Class of '44, The square, features an original life-size bronze sculpture of a student and a soldier sitting back to back, representative of the sudden shift from boyhood to manhood as a result of war.
  • Military Heritage Plaza overlooking Bowman Field 34.680390, -82.837159 ☎ +1 864 656-5896 - Features a life-size statue of a cadet and 41 sets of footprints of former Clemson cadets to commemorate the spirit of Clemson's military legacy.
  • Outdoor Theater in front of the Cooper Library's reflection pond 34.678111, -82.836122 A gift from the Class of 1915. The stage is a sunburst of gray, red and beige marble with the year 1915 set in. It is used for a number of activities ranging from pep rallies, outdoor movies and concerts.
  • The South Carolina Botanical Garden Perimeter Road 34.669515, -82.826654 ☎ +1 864 656-3405 Opening Hours: Open 365 days a year from dawn until dusk A 295 acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants. Of special interest are the Camellia Trail, Hosta Garden, Conifer and Xeriscape Gardens along with nature-based sculptures and miles of nature and walking trails.
  • Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs behind Cooper Library 34.675093, -82.836884 ☎ +1 864 656-4700 - Home to more than 34 tons of papers and memorabilia of S.C. Sen. J. Strom Thurmond and the Graem Yates Collection of Presidential Portraits and the rare book collection and the University Archives and manuscript collections.
  • Tillman Hall Bell Memorial in the Carillon Garden between Sikes Hall and Tillman Hall 34.679971, -82.837419 It displays the bell that hung in the clock tower of Tillman Hall for 80 years, "where it faithfully tolled the hours until replaced by the Carillon in 1985." The memorial was erected by the Class of '39 in memory of classmates who gave their lives in the cause of freedom. The memorial also features an Award for Excellence plaque given to the faculty by the Class of '39.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Clemson

Greater Clemson

  • Spend a Friday night bar-hopping at Downtown Clemson. (See the Drink section for more)
  • Go Boating on Lake Hartwell the water temperature is perfect in the summer for any kind of on-the-water activity.
  • Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts 34.673555, -82.836170 ☎ +1 864 656-3043 - Brings an exciting array of concert and theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the Clemson community.
  • T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena off U.S. 76 near Tri-County Tech 34.638224, -82.811953 ☎ +1 864 646-2717 - A 100-acre complex, it is the showplace for livestock activities as well as industrial and agricultural exhibitions in South Carolina.
  • Walker Golf Course at the Madren Center 34.666999, -82.843694 ☎ +1 864 656-0236 Opening Hours: open year round Clemson's 250-acre, 18-hole championship golf course is gaining a reputation as the nation's most accessible course for individuals with disabilities.

Clemson University

  • CLEMSONLiVE 700 University Union 34.679698, -82.838548 ☎ +1 864 656-8722 +1 864 656-5833 - CLEMSONLiVE is Clemson's student-run entertainment board, which plans a variety of on-campus events throughout the year, from weekly movies in McKissick Theater, to special events held in Tillman Hall. CLEMSONLiVE provides a variety of events to Clemson students through seven committees and an executive board of directors.
  • Clemson Tiger Athletics cutixonline-@ ticket office is at the southwest corner of Memorial Stadium 34.678939, -82.842220 ☎ +1 864 656-2118 +1 864 656-0415 Opening Hours: Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM Monday - 4:30PM ($-$) Clemson competes at the Division I level in the following sports: Men's: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field, Women's: Basketball, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball.

Shopping in Clemson

Like most college towns, Clemson is home to numerous fan apparel shops along College Avenue in Downtown Clemson. A few to check out are:

  • Mr. Knickerbocker 354 College Ave 34.682617, -82.837085 ☎ +1 864 654-4203
  • Judge Keller's 367 College Ave 34.683153, -82.837704 ☎ +1 864 654-6446
  • Tiger Town Graphics 360 College Ave 34.682828, -82.837266 ☎ +1 864 654-1365
  • Tiger Sports Shop - Downtown 364 College Ave 34.683054, -82.837289 ☎ +1 864 654-8134
  • Tiger Sports Shop - HWY 28 1102 Tiger Blvd 34.690394, -82.832930 ☎ +1 864 654-1719

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Clemson we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Clemson or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Clemson, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates.

Clemson is home to an unusual number of sandwiches shops, thit is due to a rumor that the Clemson Subway Sandwich Shop was at one point in time the highest grossing Subway's in the world. Clemson also has numerous Fast Food restaurants located on Tiger Blvd as well as many casual and formal restaurants in Downtown Clemson.

  • '55 Exchange | Hendrix Student Center Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 1PM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 6PM ($) - Made feasible by a generous gift from Clemson's Class of 1955 and the ’55 Exchange is a student run retail operation that sells and serves Clemson’s world famous ice cream and other Clemson produced items, including Meat, organic produce, blue Cheese, etc.All revenues generated through the retail center go to support Clemson students and academic programs.
  • Chanello's Pizza | 500 Old Greenville Highway ☎ +1 864 653-6990 ($)
  • Columbo's Pizza | 203 Pendleton Road Ste 1 ☎ +1 864 654-1103 ($) - Chicago Style
  • The Esso Club - Old Greenville Highway ☎ +1 864 654-5120 ($) - Wings n Things
  • Mac's Drive-In | 404 Pendleton Road ☎ +1 864 654-2845 - A Clemson tradition; Great cheeseburger steaks
  • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant | 139 Anderson Highway ☎ +1 864 654-1005 ($~$$)
  • Peppino's Pizzaria | 384 College Ave Ste 2 ☎ +1 864 653-3555 ($) - New York / Italian Style
  • Pot Belly Deli | 109 Wall Street ☎ +1 864 653-3663 ($)
  • Jughead's | 129 Anderson Highway # 76 ☎ +1 864 654-4422 - Hotdogs with some hometown flavor.
  • Todaro Pizza | 105 Sloan Street ☎ +1 864 654-3001 ($) - New York Style
  • Bangkok Royal (Thai) Cuisine | 518 College Ave ☎ +1 864 654-2656 ($$)
  • Woodstone Pita Mediterranean Grill | 405 College Ave Ste 203 ☎ +1 864 654-0611 ($$)
  • Crocs Clemson | 101 Keith Street ☎ +1 864 952-9381 ($$)
  • Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers - 189 Old Greenville Highway ☎ +1 864 624-1226 ($~$$)
  • Boulevard Grill | 1310 Tiger Blvd ☎ +1 864 654-9944 ($$)
  • Sardi's Den Restaurant & Lounge | 520 Old Greenville Highway # 2 ☎ +1 864 654-7427 ($$)
  • TD's Food & Drink | 339 College Ave ☎ +1 864 654-3656 ($$)
  • Tiger Town Tavern | 368 College Ave ☎ +1 864 654-5901 ($$)
  • Blue Heron Restaurant & Sushi | 405 College Ave ☎ +1 864 653-3354 ($$)
  • Calhoun Corners Restaurant - 103 Clemson Street ☎ +1 864 654-7490 Opening from Monday to Saturday 5PM Monday - 9:30PM ($$$)
  • Pixie & Bill's - 1058 Tiger Blvd ☎ +1 864 654-1210 Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 1:30PM, Dinner Monday to Saturday 5:30PM Monday - 9:30PM ($$$)
  • Seasons by the Lake | 100 Madren Center Dr ☎ +1 864 656-7444 ($$$)
  • 356 356 College Ave 34.683199, -82.837354 Upscale bar with live music most nights
  • Backstreets Pub & Grill 102 Earle Street 34.683663, -82.836656 ☎ +1 864 653-7581 - Cheap drink pitchers and Pizzas on Tuesdays
  • The Esso Club - Old Greenville Highway 34.682870, -82.846393 ☎ +1 864 654-5120 - Live music on football weekends
  • Loose Change 349 College Ave 34.682428, -82.837445 ☎ +1 864 654-1090 - Live acoustic most nights
  • Nick's Tavern 107-2 Sloan Street 34.683556, -82.837942 ☎ +1 864 654-4890 - Wide selection of obscure soft drinks; one of the few cafes in town rarely patronized by the fraternity crowd (see also Sloan Street)
  • Overtime - 102 Earle Street 34.683630, -82.836679 near Backstreet ☎ +1 864 653-7581 - Private club. Cheap cover, year membership available, open Sundays
  • Sloan Street Tap Room 109 Sloan Street 34.683755, -82.837980 ☎ +1 864 654-7210
  • TD's Food & Drinks 339 College Ave 34.682281, -82.837357 ☎ +1 864 654-3656 Karaoke Tuesday nights, live music on the weekends
  • Tiger Town Tavern - 368 College Ave 34.683382, -82.837377 ☎ +1 864 654-5901 - Pool tables, HDTVs, outdoor seating, Wednesday night trivia
  • Top of the Tavern - 366 College Ave # A 34.683197, -82.837369 ☎ +1 864 654-6600 - Private club. Cheap cover, year membership available, open Sundays

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Clemson

Clemson - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Clemson, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Clemson. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Clemson and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Clemson. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Clemson. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Clemson: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Clemson.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Clemson: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Clemson, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Clemson.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Clemson, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Clemson, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Clemson and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Clemson, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Clemson, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Clemson without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Clemson is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Clemson.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotels

  • Comfort Inn | Web: area=18935&sname=Clemson&sstate=SC&scountry=US&sradius=40.22&slat=34.6869010925293&slon=-82.81379699707031& 1305 Tiger Blvd ☎ +1 864 653-3600 +1 864 654-3123 ($$~$$$) Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 12PM - Nearby restaurants; 122 rooms, 56 NS, handicap-accessible, 18 suites with whirlpool, tv/vcr, Microwave, wet bar; pool, hot tub, health facilities; meeting room for 130, laundry; coffee shop open 6AM Monday - 10AM with complimentary continental breakfast. All major credit cards with special rates for government/corporations, AAA, AARP.
  • Days Inn 1387 Tiger Blvd ☎ +1 864 653-4411 +1 864 653-4411 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM ($) All double, king and queen size rooms, WiFi Internet access, free HBO, copy and fax access, some handicap and NS rooms, free continental breakfast. Major credit cards accepted.
  • Hampton Inn | 851 Tiger Boulevard ☎ +1 864 653-7744 +1 864 653-8437 ($$~$$$) Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 11AM - Remote TV, some NS rooms, pool, free continental breakfast. Restaurants nearby. Major credit cards.
  • Ramada Inn | ramada29631@ 1310 Tiger Blvd ☎ +1 864 654-7501 +1 864 654-7301 ($$~$$$) Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM 149 rooms, NS and handicap-accessible rooms are available, presidential suite, cable tv, meeting/banquet facilities, indoor pool, health facilities, restaurant, sports bar, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary manager's reception Monday - Thursday offering complimentary drinks & hors d'oeuvres. Major credit cards are accepted. Discounted rates for government and corporate travelers.
  • Hotel Tillman 1303 Tiger Blvd ☎ +1 864 653-6000 +1 864 653-3790
  • James F. Martin Inn | 100 Madren Center Dr ☎ +1 864 654-9020 +1 864 656-7154 Surrounded by the Walker Golf Course at Clemson University. 89 rooms, interior-corridor hotel features 27 luxurious suites and 62 guest rooms, hospitality suite and health club including swimmingpool and tennis, restaurant, complimentary continental breakfast. Owned and Operated by Clemson University.

Bed and Breakfast

  • The Dutch Treat | 208 Pendleton Road ☎ +1 864 653-9009 Clemson's premier Bed & Breakfast. Located off Hwy. 76 on scenic Pendleton Road. Rooms with private baths; refreshments served upon arrival; continental breakfast included.

Go camping in Clemson

  • Clemson University Outdoor Lab Suites & Cabins | Off of US Hwy. 76 ☎ +1 864 646-7502 The Outdoor Lab accepts Visa, Master Card and Discover Located five miles from the Clemson University campus, this unique conference center and camp has residential cabins (accommodating up to 10) and suites available for rental from mid-August through May. Discounted rates are available November 1-February 28.

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