The small, quaint college town of Clemson, SC is one of the great places to live in South Carolina. Nestled in the foothills of the Western Upstate, Clemson offers the beautiful, pedestrian-friendly university campus with botanical gardens, historical buildings, world-class athletic facilities and exceptional libraries and entertainment venues. People that live in Clemson and the surrounding areas love sports, entertaining on the picturesque lakes of the area, taking hikes in the nearby foothills and mountains, golfing, fishing, mountain biking, dining, or simply soaking in the beautiful sunsets. The Upstate has it all!