Attractions

Catawba Indian Nation
Rock Hill, SC 29730
The Catawba Indians have lived on their ancestral lands along the banks of the Catawba River dating back at least 6000 years. Before contact with the Europeans it is believed that the Nation inhabited most of the Piedmont area of South Carolina, North Carolina and parts of Virginia. Early colonial estimates of the Catawba population when settlers arrived are between 15,000-25,000. Early Catawbas lived in villages which were surrounded by a wooden palisade or wall. There was a large council house in the village as well as a sweat lodge, homes, and an open plaza for meetings, games, and dances. The homes were rounded on top and made of bark. The dwellings were small with extended families living in a single structure. Catawbas were farmers. They planted crops like corn and squash along the banks of the river. They also fished and hunted. The Catawbas were a large and powerful group and waged war with neighboring tribes, especially the Cherokee.
Cat’s Paw Winery
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Offers 11 varieties of whites nd reds all made in the true small batch craftsman style. Includes a tasting room with spaces to visit with friends and more. Open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, noon to 6 pm.
Centennial Park
Clover, SC 29710
The park was donated in celebration of the town's centennial in 1987. The park's train mural commemorates the town's beginning as a train stop on the Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad. The Centennial Time Capsule, a cache of items relating to 1987, was buried in the park on December 20, 1987, and is scheduled to be opened in 2037.
Cheraw Fish Hatchery
Cheraw, SC 29520
A warm water hatchery that raises and distributes over 2 million fish for public waters throughout the state each year. Call ahead to schedule a tour.
Chester County War Memorial Building
Chester, SC 29706
A popular building for events, with monuments in front that honor those who served in the nation's armed forces. Click here for the rental application. For more information, send an email or call (803) 385-5133 or (803) 377-1020.
Chester Farmers and Artisans Market
Chester, SC 29706
This venue serves to connect local farmers and artisans with other community members to increase awareness and support for local agriculture and art. Local produce and other agricultural products, which are healthy and safe as well as high quality crafts, are for sale at the market. It welcomes the summer season with an opening celebration in May of each year. Saturday market days will include special events sponsored by local organizations focusing on health and wellness. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday every week, 7:30am-1:00pm. Check our website or FaceBook page for more information and events at the market.
Chester Nature Park
Chester, SC 29706
The park and outdoor learning lab--nestled on 25 acres of woods and streams--features a wide variety of plant and animal life, including evergreens, oaks, cedars, birds, rabbits, deer, butterflies, a trail, a bridge and a picnic area. Located beside Chester Park Elementary School.
Chesterfield Arts Commission
Chesterfield, SC 29709
Art gallery featuring works by local artists using different mediums Located in the Chesterfield Visitors Center.
Cleveland School Fire Memorial
Camden, SC 29020
Visit the site where Cleveland School stood until the fateful day it burned on May 17, 1923, claiming the lives of 77 South Carolina residents. The nation's reaction to this tragedy shaped modern building codes, as the huge loss of life at the school prompted legislation requiring structures to provide more efficient escape routes. Among the names of victims listed on the monument are those of entire families. A monument marks the mass grave of many of the fire's victims.
Clover School District Auditorium
This 1,500-seat facility has been fulfilling its mission of educating, enlightening, enriching, and entertaining the entire community since 1994. It hosts a wide variety of events by local school groups and is also home to community events including theatre, concerts, dance recitals, civic, and church events. The performing arts series features comedy, dance, drama, and musical performances starring artists with local, regional, national, and international acclaim.
Clover, Roosevelt and Centre Community Parks
These are the town’s primary recreational facilities. They provide a variety of recreation opportunities including playground equipment, baseball fields, soccer fields, disc golf course, amphitheater, a splash pad, and walking trails. Roosevelt Community Park gets its name from the historic Roosevelt High School. Clover Community Park (256 Community Park Dr.); Roosevelt Community Park (306 Mobley St.); New Centre Park (501 Memorial Dr.)
College Inn Restaurant
Cheraw, SC 29520
This building sits on property that once belonged to the Coulter Memorial Academy, Chesterfield County‘s first school for African-American students. The restaurant took its name from the school, which began offering junior college courses in 1933 and continued until 1947. Charles “Neil” Cole, a local teacher and businessman, sought to fill a void by providing a lunch counter that served black students during the time of segregation. He opened the College Inn in 1935 and employed mostly students from Coulter Academy. He served local diners, including Cheraw native Dizzy Gillespie. The restaurant, now operated by Cole’s daughter, Carolyn Cole-Green, serves mouth-watering ribs and more in this historic setting. Open for dinner, Thurs-Sat.
Comporium Telephone Museum
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Spend an hour or so learning about the history of communication as well as a little history of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Fun for family members of all ages with hands-on learning experiences through videos and audio devices. Free admission. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm. Groups welcome! Please call (803) 324-4030 for group reservations. A note about the address: Although Elk Avenue is no longer a physical street, the address has been retained as a part of the long-standing history in downtown Rock Hill. (Located between Main and Black Streets).
Cornwallis House
Winnsboro, SC 29180
One of the oldest extant dwellings in the second-oldest incorporated town of the up-country, the so-known Cornwallis House is documented in letters and diaries as being the residence of Lord Cornwallis in the "winter of his discontent" or the months of October 1780 through January 1781. Though several houses of the town were commandeered by British officers at the time of the occupation, precedence is given to the family traditions of the owners of the houses to preserve the story of that residence. British troops are documented to have occupied the Mount Zion Institute campus across the street from the Cornwallis House, and for years fragments of the weapons and ammunition have been found in the neighborhood. The first recorded records of the house date from 1797 when it was deeded to Captain John Buchanan, a Revolutionary soldier, by way of a sale at public auction to settle the estate of the prior owner Alexander Millar. The Buchanan family owned the property until 1862. Over the years the house has undergone several renovations and expansions, the latest in 2001. This is a private residence. Group tours available by appointment only. Contact the chamber for access.
Cornwallis House Tea Company
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Intimate restaurant with lots of ambiance and wonderful lunches of homemade soups, sandwiches and special desserts. They blend and sell their own teas (available online). Beer and wine. Wed–Sat: 11 am–3 pm; Sun: 11 am–2 pm. Also does catering.