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Unplug & Unwind
Chester County, South Carolina has a little of everything when it comes to tourism. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, visiting historic sites, or shopping in boutiques or for antiques, odds are you will find Chester County the perfect place to unplug and unwind.
Chester is the county seat of Chester County, South Carolina. Other towns include Great Falls, Fort Lawn, Lowrys, and Richburg.
FIND US! I-77 runs through Chester County. From Exit 62 in Richburg, we are only 42 miles to Charlotte Douglass International Airport and 53 miles south to the heart of our state capital, Columbia. Mountain towns lie about 100 miles north and the Atlantic Ocean is only about 175 miles southeast.
Enjoy a birds-eye view of the City of Chester from drone operator & photographer Tom Lassen.
adventure awaits
Visit Great Falls, SC
Chester Golf Course
Frisbee Golf
Skydive Carolina
Rocky Creek Sporting Clays
Horseback Riding, Camping, Hiking, Fishing
- Woods Ferry in Sumter National Forest
- Chester State ParkÂ
- Landsford Canal State Park
- Carolina Thread Trail
Kayaking
- Duke Energy Lakes & Rec Info
- Nitrolee Access Area in Great Falls is located at 529 Catawba River Road, Great Falls, SC. Please check flow dates on the Duke Energy website.
- Whitewater in Great Falls is for experienced kayakers. You need to know how to roll a kayak to handle the rapids!
- Kayak Rental and Guide Service - greatfallsadventures.com
Agri-tourism
- Cotton Hills Farm
- Jubilee Farms
- Hazelwood Farms Dairy
- Blue Sky Farm
Calling all history buffs
Unique Shopping & Dining
Check our Member Directory to learn more about the hotels, restaurants, bakeries, shops, & boutiques that call Chester County home. Call us if you need ideas for gifts! #StayLocalMyFriends
PARKS & RECREATIONÂ
Dive into community life by exploring our parks and recreation leagues! Our parks offer scenic spots for picnics, peaceful walking trails, and playgrounds perfect for family fun. For those who enjoy staying active, our recreation leagues welcome all ages to join basketball, soccer, and softball—great opportunities to build skills, teamwork, and lasting friendships.
- David Minors Park (613 Chester Ave, Chester)
- Playground
- 2 baseball / softball fields
- Tennis courts
- Picnic area
- Baton Rouge Recreation Park (3158 Pinckney Rd, Chester)
- Baseball / softball field
- Playground
- Picnic area
- Basketball court
- Chester County Baseball Complex (593 Brice St, Chester)
- Picnic area
- 5 baseball / softball fields
- Gayle Baseball Field (627 Lowrys Hwy, Chester)
- 1 baseball / softball field
- John Keziah Memorial Park (905 Durham Rd, Blackstock)
- Playground
- Picnic Area
- Pine Springs Park (3004 Leeds Rd, Carlisle)
- Playground
- Picnic Area
- Rodman Sports Complex (2409 Blaney Rd, Chester)
- 2 soccer fields
- 4 baseball / softball fields
- Playground
- Back Gate Park (635 Back Gate St, Chester)
- Playground
A sincere thank you the Chamber's photographer members-Tracey Smith Photography, Kent Vines Photography, & Rae J. Photography & Production, and the Rock Hill Drone Guy, as well as Attorney Bill Marion with Gaston, Marion & Stubbs, PA and Kevin Conn for sharing their talents and love of beautiful Chester County. Seeing Chester County through their lenses gives visitors a glimpse at the special people who call this place home.