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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi
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Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341, USA
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Leaving Gaffney
As we begin our journey and make our way out of Gaffney, take a glance to your right — that’s Frederick Memorial Gardens, a long-standing part of the community and a quiet reminder of the generations who have called this place home.

Gaffney is known across South Carolina — and even beyond — as the Peach Capital of the state. In fact, one of its most recognizable landmarks is the Peachoid, a giant peach-shaped water tower you may have seen during your visit or on the drive into town. It’s a fun symbol of this region’s rich farming history and its strong roots in peach agriculture.

But Gaffney’s story doesn’t end there. This area played a key role in the American Revolution and later became an important center for the textile industry that helped the Upstate grow and thrive.

Ahead of us is a beautiful journey into the foothills of the Blue Ridge — a scenic escape filled with natural wonders, winding roads, and a deep Cherokee heritage woven into the landscape. Sit back, enjoy the scenery, and let’s get rolling!
Place #2
Distance: 7.12mi
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3706 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341, USA
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Cowpens National Battlefield
On your left behind the trees is Cowpens National Battlefield, the site of one of the most decisive victories in the American Revolution. In January of 1781, General Daniel Morgan and his Continental Army delivered a stunning defeat to British forces under the infamous Banastre Tarleton.

What made this battle remarkable was Morgan’s brilliant use of strategy — he arranged his troops in layers, drawing the British into a trap and overwhelming them with coordinated militia and cavalry attacks. It was fast, fierce, and incredibly effective.

The success here helped shift momentum in the Southern campaign and paved the way for the British surrender later that year at Yorktown. Pretty incredible to think that a quiet field right here in rural South Carolina helped change the course of American history.

If you’d like to dive deeper into the story, the battlefield museum and walking trails are worth a future visit — but for now, we’ll continue our drive west toward the foothills.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Leaving Gaffney
Map Pin Place 2 Cowpens National Battlefield
Map Pin Place 3 Welcome to Chesnee
Map Pin Place 4 Fingerville, SC
Map Pin Place 5 Campobello, SC
Map Pin Place 6 Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve
Map Pin Place 7 Pleasant Ridge County Park & Falls
Map Pin Place 8 Cleveland, SC
Map Pin Place 9 Turning Right Toward Caesars Head Overlook
Map Pin Place 10 Caesars Head Overlook Parking
Map Pin Place 11 Welcome to Table Rock State Park
Map Pin Place 12 Table Rock Viewpoint
Map Pin Place 13 Pinnacle Lake
Map Pin Place 14 Exploring the Table Rock Region
Map Pin Place 15 Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area & Eastatoee Valley Historical Marker
Map Pin Place 16 Keowee-Toxaway State Park
Map Pin Place 17 Crossing the Lake Keowee Bridge
Map Pin Place 18 Oscar Wigington Memorial Highway
Map Pin Place 19 Scenic Overlook Ahead
Map Pin Place 20 Highway 107: Ridge Road to Walhalla
Map Pin Place 21 Oconee State Park
Map Pin Place 22 Welcome to Walhalla
Map Pin Place 23 Final Stretch Toward Lake Hartwell on Route 11
Map Pin Place 24 I-85 Ahead & Farewell



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+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 24 stops, covering top attractions such as Leaving Gaffney, Cowpens National Battlefield, Welcome to Chesnee, Fingerville, SC, Campobello, SC.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Leaving Gaffney (Address: Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
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+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
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