Places to stay in Central, South Carolina
Central is a town in Pickens County, South Carolina. Contrary to its name, it is not at all near the central area of South Carolina. It received its name from its geographic location, being the halfway or central point between Atlanta and Charlotte along the former Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway line. Central has several very large apartment complexes primarily housing students from nearby Clemson University, as well as from Central's own Southern Wesleyan University. South Carolina's senior US senator Lindsey Graham was born and raised in Central. Local restaurants include Hachi Express, Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant, Rails 133, and Bake And Cook Thai Restaurant.
If you are travelling in the area, Central is located close to Southside Water District Water Water Tower, Fork Bottom Bend, Flat Rock Church, Oconee County Rural Fire Department Keowee Ebenezer and Carmel Cemetery.
The center of Central ( which is at is longitude -82°46'50.88 and latitude 34°43'28.92 ) is located 5 miles away from Clemson and 6 miles away from Pendleton.
Available Central lodging
We currently have 5 accommodations in and around Central.
Central Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
Days Inn
Approx 4 miles away in Clemson:
Hotel Tillman
Approx 4 miles away in Clemson:
Central Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Central
The Depot Dog ( / Hotdogs ). Located at 218 West Main Street. The Depot Dog is a family owned, small, local hot dog stand opened in February of 2019. We pride ourselves in giving Central a place for the community to come have fun and enjoy a delicious hot dog. You’ll walk up to the order window to place your order and pay, then pick up your food from the other pickup window. Grab it to go or stay a while at the picnic tables and watch the trains go by. The choice is yours!
We only use all beef weenies and quality ingredients. Choose from our signature hot dogs or build your own with whatever toppings you’d like.
www.thedepotdog.com 