Attractions

This is a county-maintained park located on the shores of Lake Wylie. Offers camping, picnic areas, swimming fishing and boating (boat ramps closed for renovations until Spring 2020). 69 fully equipped campsites (advanced reservations accepted). Reservations are also recommended for the five picnic shelters. Open from daylight to dusk, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day with lifeguard on duty, 11 am-6 pm, A daily parking pass is required. I-77, exit 82-C.

The museum is a three-story 1830 Federal-style former home and ladies’ boarding school that was run by Catharine Ladd (1850-1870). Now a museum of local history, it houses collections spanning the area’s pre-history up until the early 20th century. Please call for information on current and upcoming programs. Genealogical records are located on the 2nd floor. Free admission. Open for tours: Mon–Fri: 10 am–5 pm, Sat: 10 am--2 pm. I-77, exit 34 or 48. Address mail to P.O. Box 6, Winnsboro, SC 29180. Follow the museum on FaceBook, also. Check out the film series based on the museum’s award-winning oral history project here. 

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.