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Seneca, SC

Seneca is a city in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Seneca had a population of 8,850.

Type CityPopulation 8,850

Why go

  • City in Oconee County, South Carolina.
  • Served by Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field (TOC).

History

Seneca is a city in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Seneca had a population of 8,850. It is the principal city of the Seneca Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Oconee County, and is part of the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area. Seneca was named for the nearby Cherokee town of Isunigu, which English colonists knew as "Seneca Town".

Where to stay

11015 N Radio Station Rd, Seneca, SC 29678 · wyndhamhotels.com
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1011 E North 1st St, Seneca, SC 29678 · hilton.com
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511 BYP, US-123, Seneca, SC 29678 · bestwestern.com
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226 Hitec Rd, Seneca, SC 29678 · choicehotels.com
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299 ByPass 123, Seneca, SC 29678
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1431 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678 · arbys.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1417 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678 · bk.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 1612 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678 · chick-fil-a.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 926 Bypass 123, Seneca, 29678 · pizza.dominos.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 1610 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678 · locations.tacobell.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 965 Bypass 123, Seneca, 29678 · locations.wendys.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1642 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca · zaxbys.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1011 Highway 123 By-Pass, Seneca, 29678 · locations.bojangles.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 205 Applewood Center Place, Seneca, 29672 · locations.pizzahut.com
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Sandwich, International, Greek, Soup, Wrap, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00 · 12019 North Radio Station Road, Seneca, 29678 · presstfoodandwine.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1608 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678 · jerseymikes.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1425 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678 · locations.kfc.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1305 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678 · mcdonalds.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1598 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, 29678
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 400 South Fairplay Street, Seneca, 29678 · dimasbrotherscafe.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 286 Market Street, Seneca, 29678
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 106 North Fairplay Street, Seneca, 29678
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 104 North Cherry Street, Seneca, 29678
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 514 US-123, Seneca, 29678
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 403 East Main Street, Seneca, 29678
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 1328 South Walnut Street, Seneca, 29678
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 1727 Blue Ridge Boulevard
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 277 Market Street, Seneca, 29678
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 119 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, 29678
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant · 124 North Townville Street, Seneca, 29678
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Restaurant · restaurant · blackssmokehouse.com
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 1109-A Jennings Avenue, Seneca, 29678 · nthemidsticecream.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 700 Bypass 123, Seneca, 29678 · solesushi.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 113 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, 29678
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Restaurant · restaurant · 224 Hitec Road, Seneca, 29678
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Restaurant · restaurant · 515 By Pass 123, Seneca, 29678
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Restaurant · restaurant · 620 East North 1st Street, Seneca, 29678
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Restaurant · restaurant · 15951 Wells Highway, Seneca, 29678
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Airports

Anderson Regional Airport (AND) 19 mi to the centre
Anderson, SC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Oconee County Regional Airport (CEU) 3.9 mi to the centre
Clemson, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Pickens County Airport (LQK) 17 mi to the centre
Pickens, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field (TOC) 21 mi to the centre
Toccoa, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Eagle Ridge Airport 2.4 mi to the centre
Seneca, SC, US
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Tokeena Air Park 8.8 mi to the centre
Seneca, SC, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field (TOC); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Seneca, SC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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