Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Newberry,
SC!
Looking for something to do? You've come to the right
city. Numerous recreational opportunities, a mild climate
and 300 days of sunshine in a small-town atmosphere is
it any wonder so many Newberry residents take to the great
outdoors to compete, lie in the sun, watch or relax?
Newberry offer locals and visitors alike innumerable opportunities
to play — antique shops, art galleries, fine
dining, concerts, numerous parks and local collegiate
athletics. Golf, a local passion evidenced by the area's
fine courses — and a number of community team
sports allow you to unwind or wind up in Newberry.
Newberry offers a great variety of activities for the
entire family ranging from Lake Murray and Lake Greenwood,
two large man-made lakes, add miles of recreational and
scenic shorelines to the county. Our hotel is less than
one hour from the metropolitan areas of Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg.
The area's rich heritage is captured in its love of history
and historic preservation.
Discover the perfect destinations for family vacation,
or business travel at Americas Best Value Inn of Newberry,
SC is conveniently located in the central Piedmont region
of South Carolina between the Broad and Saluda Rivers.
We are tastefully landscaped roadside inn just minutes
away from the antique shops, boutiques, retail stores,
and restaurants of Historic Downtown Newberry.
No matter where your interests lie, there are many activities
to choose from within the Newberry area of South Carolina,
and the Americas Best Value Inn puts you in the center
of it all.
As you can see, there is no reason to shop any further.
Come stay at the Americas Best Value Inn Newberry, SC
today. Our neighborhood is overflowing with many attractions.
We can help make your decision-making a little easier
by listing our top things to do in the Newberry, SC area:
Here’s
a brief list of our favorite Hotel Nearby attractions
. . . .
Lake
Murray Country is a large area of South Carolina,
USA. Lake Murray is fed by the Saluda River, which
flows from upstate South Carolina near the North Carolina
state line. This 50,000 acre lake was completed in
1930 and provides hydro-electric power as well as
recreational opportunities to the midlands of South
Carolina. In addition to the public access found at
Sunset Road Recreational Area and Kempson's Bridge
on Hwy 395, ramps and facilities may be found at Holland's
Marina (803)364-3934, P&L Boat Landing (803)364-3033
and Dreher Island State Park (803)364-3530. [Top]
People
are coming from all over the globe to buy a piece
of real estate on this man made lake which spans three
counties, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry. Ideally
located in close proximity to the state capitol Columbia
SC and only a little more than an hour from Augusta
and a few hours from the coast of South Carolina.
It offers a haven inland for those seeking to live
on water.
This 11,400 acre lake was completed in 1940 following
the construction of the dam at Buzzard's Roost on
the Saluda River. The lake adds miles of scenic shoreline
to the southwestern corner of Newberry County. Lake
Greenwood neared capacity in the summer of 1940 providing
to this day water recreation, electricity and water
supply for all to enjoy. [Top]
Enoree
River stands for riverbanks overflowing with muscardine
in Cherokee. Enoree River Vineyard is located only
1 mile off Interstate 26 at exit 74. The muscadine
grape is the only true American grape discovered by
early explorers.
Enoree stands for "river banks overflowing with
muscadines" in the Cherokee language. Enoree
river vineyards will keep to the traditional winemaking
process passed down through generations. We hope that
you will enjoy your visit to Enoree river vineyards
and to the many fine sights Newberry county has to
offer. [Top]
Japanese Gardens ...
2.8 miles.
Japanese
garden is located on Lindsay Street in Newberry, South
Carolina. This small park on Lindsay Street in Newberry
was designed in 1930 by the Wells family as a private
garden. It is open daily.
The garden contains two ponds, concrete bridges in
a Japanese style, torii, a teahouse, and a variety
of indigenous and exotic flora including lotus, Japanese
iris, water lilies, crepe myrtle, dogwood, and cypress
this park offers a lot of nature in a small space.
The garden is an on-going restoration project of the
Newberry Council of Garden Clubs. It is open daily
from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM. [Top]
This
renovated 1890’s era firehouse is located in
the heart of downtown Newberry within comfortable
walking distance of a 70+ room Hampton Inn Hotel,
fabulous white table cloth dining, boutiques and shopping,
plentiful parking and the nationally acclaimed.
Everything from a simple reception to a week's worth
of employee training can be handled in one place.
And if all you need is nice place to meet with a client
away from the office, we offer just the thing for
your meeting. So, when you are making plans for that
special event, whether it be a wedding, employee training,
volunteer recognition, be sure to include the Firehouse
Conference Center.
All conveniently located within 40 miles of Columbia
and less than an hour's drive from Greenville-Spartanburg.
Full-facility full-day(8 hour) rentals begin at $650.
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Carter
and Holmes is one of the largest orchid nurseries
in the United States. Operating since the 1940's,
the company has created and cloned some of the world's
finest hybrid orchids. Carter and Holmes' 18 greenhouses
are open for tours to the public and plants are available
for purchase.
Bill Carter and Owen Holmes began selling orchids
as cut flowers in the years after World War II, when
corsage flowers were in great demand for Valentine's
Day, Easter and Mother's Day. Today, Carter &
Holmes ship orchid plants of many genera to hobbyists
and commercial growers throughout the United States
and to many countries around the world. [Top]
Built
in 1881 at a cost of $30,000, the Newberry Opera House
has served as the city centerpiece for more than 126
years. In the mid-1990's, the French Gothic inspired
structure underwent a $5.5 million renovation which
restored it to its historic splendor and converted
it to a state-of-the-art performance facility.
Presenting its 10th season, the Newberry Opera House
hosts about 170 events annually ranging from chamber
music, opera, and dance performances to country-western,
big band, and beach music concerts. Headliners have
included Kathy Mattea, Lou Rawls, Crystal Gayle, Edwin
McCain, The Letterman, Vienna Boys Choir, The Moscow
Ballet, Kris Kristofferson and many, many more. [Top]
The
Newberry County Museum, located in the E. S. Coppock
house, offers an impressive collection of artifacts
and displays relative primarily to the history of
Newberry County. The Coppock house, circa 1820, stands
on five acres of land overlooking downtown Newberry,
and includes the old Water and Lights building, circa
1929. The Gauntt House, circa 1808, is also situated
on this tract of land.
The Newberry County Museum Association was organized
on May 20, 1995 with a mission to establish a Newberry
County Museum. [Top]
Newberry
College’s 90 acre campus is located on College
street just north of Historic Downtown Newberry. With
20 majors, 25 areas of concentration, and 29 minors,
840 students and a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, Newberry
College ensures that students gain individual attention
and guidance within its faith-based curriculum. [Top]
Lynches Woods:
This
276-acre woodland area began as a project of the CCC
in the 1930's. A 4.7 mile scenic road is complimented
by hiking and equestrian trails. Recent additions
to the park include a sheltered picnic area, restrooms
and two primitive campsites. Lynches Woods serves
as the Gateway to the Upstate for the Palmetto Trail.
The park is located behind Piedmont Technical College
at the intersection of Hwy 76 Bypass and Hwy 34 Bypass.
For more information: Newberry Soil And Water Conservation
District, PO Box 434, Newberry, SC 29108, (803)276-0032.
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Covering
56,595 acres in Newberry County, the Sumter National
Forest offers something for every outdoor enthusiast.
Hunting, fishing, primitive camping, nature trails,
bird-watching, equestrian trails, picnicking and boating
are among the many possibilities of this natural resource.
For more information: Sumter National Forest, Enoree
Ranger and District Office, 20 Work Center Road, Whitmire,
SC 29178, (803)276-4810. [Top]
Newberry
County has two 18-hole golf courses. A par 72 facility
is located at The Country Club of Newberry, 4012 Nance
Street, Newberry, SC 29108 (803)276-2385.
The Mid Carolina Country Club is on the frontage road
of Exit 82 on I-26, near Prosperity, (803)364-3193
and is open for public play on weekends and after
2:00 PM on weekdays. A 9-hole course is located in
Whitmire at the Whitmire Golf Course, Hwy 121, Whitmire,
(803)694-3966. [Top]
