From Dawn To Dusk, Here’s The Perfect Overnight Adventure In Pickens, South Carolina

Pickens, South Carolina is known for being "where the mountains begin," and it's a destination full of adventure of all kinds. From an abundance of outdoor recreation and beauty to delicious dining opportunities to great shopping and more, you'll never run out of fun things to do while visiting this charming locale. It's the kind of place you need more than a day to explore, and we've got the best cabin rental in Pickens, South Carolina to share with you, too.

But first, you can start your day off just right with the Doodle Trail, one of the best low-key hikes in South Carolina with amazing payoffs.

At just over seven and a half miles, it's the perfect way to get your steps in for the day and takes about two and a half hours to complete. The paved trail is popular for road biking, running, and walking, and it connects Pickens with the town of Easley, following the former Doodle Line railroad. The trailhead is located at State 8 and East Cedar Rock Road, just a block from downtown where the Pickens Depot once stood.

You're sure to be ready for a bite to eat once you reach Easley, and The Silos is just the place, since the Doodle Trail runs right by it! This neat spot is where the Dixie Milling Co. was located, now the site of seven incredible restaurants. You get to choose from pizza, cheesesteaks or hoagies, and Indian fare, and you'll also find doughnuts, coffee, ice cream, and beer.

Once you get back to Pickens, it's time for little something different. Head to Table Rock Tea Company located along the beautiful Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway and one of just a few growing tea farms in the country. Here you can take a fascinating tour of the operation ...

... and visit their brand new (as of December 2022) Real American Tea Museum. This is truly a hidden gem attraction where you will learn all about what is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water! Bonus: You can also purchase some of the artisan teas grown right there in Pickens.

For one last experience on this overnight adventure, you've got to try the famous fried chicken at Aunt Sue's Country Corner, which also offers ice cream and a quaint general store where you may find a neat souvenir to take home with you.

And after a full day of more fun than you could imagine, your weary feet will be happy to rest at this wonderful, private cabin situated on over 100 acres in Pickens.

The Master suite has a king-size bed, a half bathroom, and a sitting area with a television. There's a second bedroom with a queen-size bed, allowing for a total of four to sleep here.

Fall asleep to the relaxing sounds of water from the waterfall just outside the Master suite.

The property around this Pickens cabin is stunning, with two creeks, two ponds with a pretty covered bridge between them, and beautiful landscaping. It's an adventure of its own.

Find more details to plan this getaway on the Vrbo listing page for the best cabin in Pickens, South Carolina. Stay an extra night and explore Greenville's food scene, just about 30 minutes away from Pickens.

Which of these Pickens attractions would be most exciting to experience? Have you ever been to this part of the state?