Death Valley is cool and all, but why stop there?
You don’t have to be from South Carolina to know the unbridled enthusiasm that consumes the Clemson club.
Out-of-staters don’t mind, typically.

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Here are the best things to do on your visit to Clemson, South Carolina.
AtEsso Club, you’ll find memorabilia on the walls and diehard alums lined at the bar.
Hit it early on game days for its signature “Build Your Own” bloody mary bar.

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The landmark is a beloved meeting place and must-see stop.
Try Clemson’s cult-fave blue cheese
They had us at, “cheese research project.”
And it’s good, y’all.

South Carolina Botanical Garden.Credit: Getty Images/Jumping Rocks/Contributor
you’re free to find it at the'55 Exchangeon campus.
double-check to rack up a batch to take home in the cooler.
Pay a visit to the South Carolina Botanical Garden
This295-acre sanctuaryreally sings in the springtime.
What began as a humble camellia garden in the 1950s has become an outdoor gardener’s paradise.
You’ll find garden expeditions, pruning classes, lunch-and-learn meetings, and more on the docket.
Visit the student-run ‘55 Exchange
We all scream for…ice cream!
The ice-cream tradition has been going strong since the 1920s.
Safe to say, this casual spot feeds its fair share of fans on a game day morning.
It takes loyal fandom to a whole new level.
For that, visit one of Southern Living Hotel Collection members,The Inn at Patrick Square.
With historic charm and a walkable location, you’ll be well-taken-care-of.