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Central offers the friendliness of a small town with a downtown area with shops and a variety of restaurants. Boasting homes and public buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as sites on the South Carolina Heritage Corridor, the town’s rich history is apparent — from the original storefronts to Victorian architecture.
Into the outdoors? Our location gives you easy access to mountain biking trails and horseback riding. Plus, Lake Hartwell and Table Rock, Devil's Fork and Jones Gap State Parks are nearby. There's also hiking in the spectacular Jocassee Gorges and Blue Ridge Mountains, which are only a short drive away. Whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River is only 40 miles away.
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