If you want to get a second home as a place to stay or are going to move permanently, homes in Lake Hartwell are as close to perfection as possible. If an active lifestyle is what you need, this is where you will find it! Imagine that you can go outside and walk to your docking station, throw your gear and lunch on a boat and go for a day of fishing on the largest artificial lake in the southeast. There are many varieties of fish in Lake Hartwell, but its striped bass can weigh more than fifty pounds! During the day, you can stop at one of the many islands scattered around the lake, and then explore more than 962 miles of coastline. Or maybe you prefer water skiing or water skiing, keeping in shape, swimming or rowing in clear lake waters.
Of course, there are other activities. The Hartwell Lake Hotel is just a few minutes drive from Anderson, South Carolina, a small city that has all the amenities you would expect in a big city. Their $ 4 million sports complex consists of a professional baseball field, four softball fields and eight tennis courts, as well as playgrounds and nature trails. Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center holds concerts, tournaments, concerts and music festivals. Perhaps you would like to enjoy a college football game at Clemson University or take some classes to complete your education or just learn. The Anderson County Museum with its 12,000 square foot exhibits will take several days to enjoy.
If golf is your passion, Anderson and the surrounding area of Lake Hartwell have twelve beautiful courses that attract national tournaments such as the Nike Classic and the Classic Thornblade Classic. Four community centers in Anderson provide activities, recreation and a great place to make new friends and meet old ones. The older community is very active in the centers, from activities from regular bingo to more active activities, such as tennis, shopping, hiking or trips to nearby major cities.
Also do not worry about the lack of shopping. Anderson Mall has all of your favorite major department stores and specialty stores, as well as food courts and movie theaters. Tanger’s shops are close by if you are looking for a bargain and Lake Hartwell and Anderson are just two hours from downtown Atlanta or Charlotte. After a day of shopping or relaxing, you can dine in the casual restaurant or choose a fine dining establishment. Anderson and Lake Hartwell have everything you need in one place.
There are many fun community events. Every Memorial Day, Anderson sponsors the Balloon Festival, marked by a beautiful nightglow display. Street fairs, farmers' markets, flea markets, and public theater productions are often found year round. If you are the patron of the arts, the Anderson Symphony Orchestra performs in the civic center of 15,000 people, and in the art museum there is a collection to be proud of.
Anderson's medical care is also unmatched. AnMed Health Center ranks among 5% of hospitals across the country to ensure patient safety and clinical excellence. The departments include orthopedics, geriatrics, cardiovascular care, pediatrics, and women's health. Visitors and residents are confident that, if necessary, they will be provided with the best medical care and prevention.
If you want to explore the national parks and forests surrounding the lake, you will find horseback riding trails and stables, rivers and streams for canoeing or white water rafting, cycling or trekking routes and excellent rock climbing. On the way home, you can stop and make small gems, a fun and popular hobby full of surprises and rewards.
You may want to explore the nearby mountain bay Estates, the resort community of the Westminster Land Company. If you enjoy living in a small community with resort-style amenities for families and retirees, you should take a trip to this beautiful development on the shores of Lake Hartwell. This is just one of the almost endless options that you have in this extraordinarily beautiful area.
