Anderson, also known as the “Electric City,” gets its moniker from being the first Southern town to have wired power lines and the world’s first site of practical hydro-electrical power. Anderson lies 30 miles southwest of downtown Greenville, and depending upon traffic along Highway 29 and Interstate 85, the trip into Greenville will take you between 35 and 45 minutes.

Anderson has everything you could possibly want at your fingertips. With five golf courses, two museums, an art center, a playhouse, a university and a mall, Anderson residents never have to leave home for entertainment. The fun extends to the water with nearby Lake Hartwell only 35 miles away. With 56,000 acres of lake, you can swim, fish or boat until your heart’s content. Also including hiking trails, camping areas and two waterfront restaurants, Lake Hartwell attracts locals and tourists year round.

Inside Anderson, Cox Creek provides some great fishing for residents.