Portman Paradise Guide Book
Food scene
Galley Restaurant
1629 Marina RdOpen for dinner. Make sure to make a reservation.
Summa Joe's
127 N Main StEclectic, casual dining with locally sourced ingredients
Fun and unique ice cream factory with board games, arcade games and lounging area
N2 ICE CREAM FACTORY
122 West Whitner StreetFun and unique ice cream factory with board games, arcade games and lounging area
Blue Heron Restaurant & Sushi Bar
134 Exchange StreetOpens at 4 pm
The Esso Club
129 Old Greenville HwyIf you're in Clemson check out Essos Club
The local pub and eatery
1500 Providence Church RdIndoor and outdoor seating. Dockside delivery
Magnetic South Brewery
516 North Main StreetGreat atmosphere, good food, drinks, arcade games and pool
Rigsby's Smoked Burgers, Wings & Grill
Shores of Asbury RV Resort
Waterfront Grilland also an online inflatable WaterparkAttraction
Sightseeing
Denver Downs
1515 Denver RdFun activities, concerts, corn mazes etc.
Just off Main Street is Carolina Wren Park, a popular outdoor venue for concerts and events, including a Thursday night block party, Friday movie night, holiday ice skating, yoga and Zumba classes and Shakespeare performances.
While you’re visiting the park, look for a Carolina wren sculpture hidden in plain sight. Part of a downtown scavenger hunt, the small bronze bird is one of 24 wrens that can be found roosting in iconic buildings and some unusual spots. You can pick up a brochure with clues to their locations in the Visit Anderson office at 110 Federal St., Suite 8.
Carolina Wren Park
111 E Whitner StJust off Main Street is Carolina Wren Park, a popular outdoor venue for concerts and events, including a Thursday night block party, Friday movie night, holiday ice skating, yoga and Zumba classes and Shakespeare performances.
While you’re visiting the park, look for a Carolina wren sculpture hidden in plain sight. Part of a downtown scavenger hunt, the small bronze bird is one of 24 wrens that can be found roosting in iconic buildings and some unusual spots. You can pick up a brochure with clues to their locations in the Visit Anderson office at 110 Federal St., Suite 8.
A goat dairy that produces award winning cheeses, yogurts and fudge
13 locals recommend
Split Creek Farm
3806 Centerville RdA goat dairy that produces award winning cheeses, yogurts and fudge
the first micro-distillery in South Carolina to produce legal moonshine and the state’s most awarded craft whiskey.
9 locals recommend
Palmetto Distillery
200 W Benson Stthe first micro-distillery in South Carolina to produce legal moonshine and the state’s most awarded craft whiskey.
Beautiful State park with water views, hiking trails and fishing piers
10 locals recommend
Sadlers Creek State Park
940 Sadlers Creek RdBeautiful State park with water views, hiking trails and fishing piers
Electric City Escapes
Test your wit at this local escape room attraction
if you are visiting in the fall and like creepy checkout Madworld voted top 10 scariest attractions in America.
Madworld Haunted Attractions
if you are visiting in the fall and like creepy checkout Madworld voted top 10 scariest attractions in America.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Boat Rentals
Clemson Boat Rental will deliver a boat to you at a launch site. I'm not 100% sure if they will launch @ Portman Marina
Big Water Marina has a large fleet and also has a restaurant at the marina.
Tri-County Boat rental will also deliver but they have a 2 day minimum. I am not sure where they have you store it overnight but it cannot be stored at our shore.
Clemson Marina also has a large fleet and restaurant available at the Marina.