A PNM's Guide to Clemson
When it comes to Clemson, there are a ton of things that we love to do with our sisters. From walking the dikes, to grabbing dinner at Esso, to catching a soccer game after class, we pretty much do it all. Featured in today’s blog is an in depth “tour” of Clemson, Tri D version, brought to you by some of Tri Delta’s very own Clemson Tour guides. Follow along as we show you the ins, outs, ups, and downs of Clemson University!
Meet SOME of our Tour Guides:
From left to right: Caroline Dittner, Kate Garrison, Maddie Grace Bell, and Laney Askins (all in MC ‘20)!
Let’s Talk Food!
One of the best ways to spend time with your sisters is going out to eat in and around Clemson. Hit up any of the downtown spots like Loose Change or TD’s for some great bites. Right by tiger park is a restaurant called Esso, a staple food spot here at Clemson. We absolutely LOVE the fried pickles :). If you’re in the mood for a drive then we suggest Calhoun Corners, Tipsy Taco, Evolve, and of course, Blue Heron!
“Blue Heron is the best place to go for a special occasion or when you’re just feeling like a fancier dinner. Most people go for their sushi but I have to argue that their Clemson Carbonara pasta is unbeat! It’s located in the heart of downtown Pendleton, the cutest town that’s 5 minutes away from campus!” -Maddie Grace Bell, MC ‘20
FUN ON WEEKENDS!
There’s no better way to decompress from a week full of classes than with some classic Clemson weekend fun. College is the time to have fun on weekends, so when you get to campus and you experience your first (of many) BEAUTIFUL Saturdays, grab your friends and go have fun! We recommend heading over to the dikes, nearby hikes, Greenville shopping, Lake Hartwell/Keowee, and Y Beach. Trust us, once you go to these places once you’ll want to go all the time!
Walking the Dikes— a fan favorite!
“The dikes at Clemson are the best place to go on a walk with friends to catch up or walk/run for stress relief during a busy week of school! I think the dikes give you one of the best views of Clemson’s campus and Lake Hartwell all at once! There are 3 total dikes and you can pick and choose how far or how many you want to cover! One of my personal favorite activities is walking the dikes with friends on a Saturday morning and ending up at Sole on the Green to refuel with brunch!” -Laney Askins, MC ‘20
“If there’s one ‘hidden gem’ of Clemson that we don’t actually get to show on the tour - it’s the dikes. Whether you’re out there for sunrise, sunset, or just midday to walk your dog, you are GUARANTEED a great view of campus. We always walk all 3 dikes as a huge group and it has been the setting of some of my favorite memories.” - Kate Garrison, mc ‘20
Explore Clemson’s Surrounding Mountain Ranges with a Hike!
“One of the many reasons I chose Clemson was because of its location! Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and right on the banks of Lake Hartwell and Keowee, Clemson has some of the best trails in upstate South Carolina. It’s so fun to grab a friend and hit the trail after a long weekend or before a hard exam!” - Kate Garrison, MC ‘20
Head to Greenville & Do Some Shopping!
Downtown Greenville has some great shops, restaurants, and farmers markets that can make any Saturday so fun! My friends and I love to eat at Cantina 76 which is conveniently located next to Anthropologie :). - Maddie Grace Bell, MC ‘20
Studying Can Be Fun.. Sometimes!
It’s inevitable that studying is a huge part of the college experience.. but who said it has to be boring? The best part about Clemson is the amazing hidden study gems where you and your friends can camp out for the day and enjoy a day of studying. We HIGHLY recommend Cooper Library (of course), Douthit Starbucks, “All In Cafe”, Hendrix, and Y Beach (when it’s nice out)
Cooper Library
The perfect mix of study and social. If you’re feeling in the mood to socialize or work on a group project then the 6th floor or the Starbucks on the 5th floor is the perfect place for you! If you’re needing to plug in and get some work done then I love any floor below 4 as there’s tons of cozy individual study places. Each floor is ranked by noise level so whatever mood you’re in there’s a place for you! -Caroline dittner, MC ‘20
All In Cafe
The cinnamon rolls…that is all you need to know. But seriously such a cute coffee shop that’s perfect for a little brunch on the weekends or studying after class when you need a little coffee pick me up! Their lavender lattes are also delicious!! -Caroline Dittner, MC ‘20
You’re on Clemson’s Campus… What do you Do Now?
Clemson has one of the prettiest campuses… I mean, we’re basically going to school on a lake. How cool is that?? Anyways, one should make the absolute most of this during their four years on campus! There’s a heap of things to do, but we suggest: reading and relaxing on Bowman field, getting ice cream at 55’ exchange, grabbing Starbucks with a friend, walking around the track during the fall, go bowling across from core, and SO much more! But, when it comes to a Clemson tiger, you know there’s nothing we like to do more than cheer on our tigers. Head on over to a sporting event using your very own Clemson sports app.
Going to Clemson sporting events are so. Much. Fun. while also being a free activity to do with friends. Whether it’s baseball, basketball, or football games, there is always some event happening at least a couple of times a week. All you have to do to attend these events is download the All In Rewards app and scan it at the entrance to the event. One of our friends favorite things to do in the spring is get a group to head to the baseball field, grab a hot dog and hang out and watch the game! Going to these events is a great way to get outside, meet friends, and support our athletic teams! - Laney Askins, MC ‘20
Did Someone Say Road Trip???
Another perk of Clemson is how close we are to MAJOR cities! Here’s a list of some perfect places to take a weekend trip with your friends (in order of distance).
Greenville, SC (29.3 miles)
Athens, GA (72.1 miles)
Atlanta, GA (122.3 miles)
Charlotte, NC (137.7 miles)
Charleston, SC (244.3 miles)
No matter where you go or what you do, you are guaranteed to have a fun time in one of these cities!
THANKS FOR TUNING IN!
We hope that you, a PNM can make the most of your Clemson years with some of our helpful tips. We are so excited for to endure the amazing process that is Greek recruitment. Additionally, we hope you have an amazing school year and amazing experiences. We are looking forward to this process a ton and we cannot wait to meet MC ‘22! DLAM <<<3
