Walhalla Living
 Recreation & Events
Residents have a variety of options when it comes to recreation and discovering the beauty of Walhalla. One can visit Oconee Heritage Center in Walhalla's historic tobacco warehouse, peek into the past at Clemson's Campbell Museum of Natural History or attend a Tigers football game. Local food, antique shopping and charming boutiques also give a taste of South Carolina's northwest region. Due to its German heritage, Walhalla is also known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which takes place on the third weekend of October. Taking place on Sertoma Field, the festival is located between the high school and downtown Walhalla. Residents can choose from a diverse list of outdoor recreation opportunities within the breathtaking mountains, or fishing and boating in the nearby lakes. Residents can raft, adventure on nearby hiking trails, golf, visit numerous waterfalls, go hunting, try out a trail ride, or picnic at the several county and state parks. Another terrific place to visit is the Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel. The tunnel is an uncompleted railroad tunnel in Sumter National Forest that has been named on the National Register of Historic Places. Now a Walhalla public park that also features nearby Isaqueena Falls, the tunnel features a constant 50 degree temperature year round. Education Area students are served by the School District of Oconee County, which offers 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, four high schools and three specialty schools within the district. Schools located within Walhalla include Brown Elementary and Walhalla Elementary School, Walhalla Middle School and Walhalla High School. Higher education is provided by Clemson University, Southern Wesleyan University, Furman University and Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, to name a few. Economy & Job Market Walhalla has a strong Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Blue Ridge Masonic Lodge and a Rotary Club. Residents believe in being active in their community and supporting the local organizations, as local government comprises nearly 20% of local jobs. Manufacturing remains a large segment of the local economy of northwest South Carolina, in addition to service, transportation and utilities, education, healthcare and social services. Many residents commute to both Greenville and Clemson for work. |
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