Attractions

Robert Mills, the first native born, professionally trained architect in the US, designed the Fairfield County Courthouse (c. 1823). Across from the Greek Revival structure, stands Winnsboro's Town Clock, which is thought to be the longest continuously running town clock in America. Downtown Winnsboro National Historic District.

Experience the excitement of live theatre, concerts, chamber music, art exhibits, along with dance, music art, and drama classes for all ages, and much more! The home of the Carolina Downhome Blues festival each October, the Fine Arts Center is a true community arts center. Free and ticketed events. Mon-Fri: 10 am–5 pm.

This park features an animated, interactive fountain, a central green space and a small outdoor performance venue suitable for small public events.

This center, home of the Palmetto Paso Finos, offers a monthly open horse show on the first Saturday of each month, April-November. The center is available for riding lessons (beginner to advanced), guided trail rides, year ‘round camps, training and clinics. It can also be rented for birthay and church parties, weddings and receptions. 1.5 miles off I-77, exit 65.

This 250m world-class velodrome is part of the Rock Hill Outdoor Center at Riverwalk, owned and operated by the City of Rock Hill. The facility, endorsed by USA Cycling, hosts national and UCI caliber events while introducing the local community to the Olympic sport of track cycling through a variety of rider development and outreach programs. At the Velodrome, cyclists can find their home base for training and development. This year-round facility offers programs for cyclists of all stages and ages, providing equipment, instruction, and track races, through partnerships with the Rock Hill Bicycle Club and other cycling advocacy groups. A certification process is required of all cyclists, regardless of cycling ability, before riding on the track. Be sure to check out the variety of track races at the Velodrome. Track races provide great entertainment for spectators of all ages. The velodrome's schedule of events can be found on its website: http://www.Giordanavelodrome.com

Cypress trees line the spring-fed lake which offers boating and fishing. The park features a nature trail and canoe trail, which gives the visitor an excellent opportunity to view the native flora and fauna. Picnic shelters, tables, playground equipment and a meeting facility available. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. 9am–6pm daily. Winter hours of operation: Fri-Sun: 9am--6pm, December 1--March 14. Office hours : 11am--noon, daily. Free park admission.

Take a step back in time with a visit to the Boykin Mill Pond community where grain is ground at the restored mill or watch as brooms are hand-made on 100 year-old original equipment at the Broom Place. Home of the Battle of Boykin’s Mill, this location has been named one of the top 10 Carolinas’ Civil War sites by Clint Johnson in his book, “Touring the Carolinas’ Civil War Sites”. Nearby is Swift Creek Baptist Church where generations of worshippers lifted their voices in prayer and Boykin Mill Store. Groups welcome and tours available.