Things to Do
in Clemson for Students Near Clemson Close to Campus
Ever wondered what it is like to live in Clemson, SC? While you may spend most of your time in class or studying, there is tons around to explore in this area we call home! Whether you’re from the area or a Tiger newcomer, you’ll find something to love within minutes of The District at Clemson. Explore our town’s best and brightest local attractions, starting with these six things to do, see, and eat.
Death Valley Stadium
Through the years, Memorial Stadium has become known as “Death Valley” across the country. It was tagged by Presbyterian College Head Coach Lonnie McMillian during the late 1940s. After bringing his teams to Clemson for many years and getting whipped, he said the place was like “Death Valley.” A few years later, the name stuck. In 1974, the playing surface was named Frank Howard Field for the legendary coach because of his long service and dedication to Clemson University.
Experimental Forest
The Clemson Experimental Forest’s 17,500 acres are dedicated to education, research and demonstration in order to better understand and manage forest resources for the benefit of society. These essential resources include clean air, clean water, pleasing aesthetic qualities, abundant wildlife, protection of species and habitat diversity, recreation opportunities, along with commodity products from the forest.
'55 Exchange
Where Tradition Flavors the Future! The ’55 Exchange is a student-run business enterprise that designs, manufactures, sells, and serves Clemson’s world-famous ice cream, shakes, coffee chillers, fresh cold brew coffee, smoothies, and other Clemson products like blue cheese and t-shirts.
Botanical Gardens
From a humble beginning as a camellia collection in the 1950s, the South Carolina Botanical Garden (SCBG) has blossomed into a 295-acre sanctuary for diversity by re-engaging people in the living world. We strive to serve as an interdisciplinary resource focusing on teaching, research, and outreach that advances awareness and understanding of plants, animals, minerals, and our culture.
Y Beach
Y Beach is the popular lakefront on the west bank of Lake Hartwell across from the Clemson main campus. The Y Barn on the site has been used for dances, concerts, barbecues and other events, including at least one Weird Party. It was created on the edge of the diversion channel that was dug through a hill in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s to save Clemson’s lower campus, stadium, and research bottom lands from inundation when the lake began filling in 1962.
The Brooks Center
Established in 1994, the Brooks Center has been the hub for the performing arts in Clemson for almost three decades. This facility serves as a professional roadhouse, hosting world-class professional music, theatre and dance performances throughout the academic year in its spacious, yet intimate, proscenium auditorium. In addition to professional productions, the Brooks Center is also home to the Department of Performing Arts, offering a dynamic, hands-on undergraduate experience.
