Our tours are unique things to do in Gaffney
Gaffney, SC sits between two Revolutionary War National Parks, the Cowpens National Battlefield and the Kings Mountain National Battlefield, but that’s not the beginning or end of our history. Nope. We have much more. From one-of-a-kind landmarks to one-of-a-kind people, we think Gaffney has it all. Come on an adventure with a local historian who provides history, and color commentary along the way. You’re sure to agree that our tours are certified unique things to do in Gaffney. After one of our walking tours, you’ll always remember Gaffney and our unique characters.
Gaffney Legends & Legacies Tour
Gaffney, South Carolina was settled by a small group of determined people–determined to succeed and otherwise make their mark on history. Without these intrepid folk, Gaffney would not be the town it is today. On this tour, we celebrate our accomplishments, marvel at achievements and culture, dish the dirt on political intrigue from days gone by and sprinkle in some downright hilarious tidbits about people who made us what we are today.
This tour is 2.7 miles long and we’ll begin just outside of the Residential Historic District and continue through Oakland Cemetery and go through the Limestone Springs Historic District and end where we started. Meet up spot is the 300 block of S. Johnson Street, with street parking available. Look for the guide with the red umbrella and you know you’ll be in the right place!
Tickets are $30 per person. This tour is not recommended for children aged 6 to 15, because the tour is not a very tactile tour, and climbing on monuments is prohibited. Smaller children are invited to join parents if the children are in strollers, and you need to bring items that will keep them content/comfortable during the tour for the comfort of other guests. Dogs are welcome; but city codes require they be leashed and you need to bring the equipment to pick up after them. Children in strollers are at no cost. Happy and friendly dogs are always free.
**Fine Print: This tour is given on public streets and sidewalks. Participants must be mindful of uneven pavement or sidewalk disrepair. Participants must be ambulatory to enjoy this tour and not have difficulty walking or standing for an extend period of time.
In the off-season, November to February, we still offer tours; but not on a schedule as during peak tour season, March to October.
Please call us at 864-649-0303 to arrange a tour. We answer calls as soon as possible and try to accommodate your tour needs.
Cemetery Language Decoded
In a time when there was no widespread newspapers, newscasts or social media, loved ones looked to certain images or symbols, symmetry and even direction in order for future generations to understand the person who died and was buried. Historical cemeteries have their own language and stories to tell. Now you can learn them also by a tour of one of our historic cemeteries. Hear the stories. You will not be disappointed by this fascinating tour. Tours last about 1.5 hours.
This tour is not recommended for children 6 to 15, because of it non-tactile nature. Climbing on monuments is prohibited. We invite smaller kids to accompany parents, if children are in strollers. You will need to bring items to keep them content/comfortable during the tour for the comfort of other guests. Dogs are welcome; but city codes require they be leashed and you need to bring the equipment to pick up after them. Children in strollers are at no cost. Happy and friendly dogs are always free.
During the off-season, November to February, we offer tours, but not on a structured time schedule like peak season, March to October. Please call 864-649-0303 to arrange a tour. Tickets are $15 per person. We answer calls as soon as possible and try to accommodate your tour needs.
This tour is at Oakland Cemetery, College Drive, Gaffney. Meet up spot is outside of Oakland Cemetery gates on College Drive. Look for the guide with the red umbrella and you’ll know you are in the right place!
Private Tours
We also do private tours for groups of 5, 10 or 15. Our can try to accommodate your tour on your time if at all possible. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 864-649-0303 for availability. We typically respond within 24 hours.