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Fair-Play
is a small community, or "census-designated place", located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina. Most of the community sits within southern Oconee County, but a small portion is located in Anderson County. As of the 2010 census, the population of Fair Play was 687 residents. It's also located near Interstate 85. Oconee County is the westernmost county in South Carolina and arguably one of the most scenic. The Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway begins in southern Oconee County at I-85, near Fair Play. Oconee is a Cherokee word meaning "land beside water." This land on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains is filled with history, from the early days of the Cherokee, to the American Revolution and the Civil War. Attractions include museums, historic homes and plantations, such as the Oconee County Heritage Center and Patriot's Hall, a veterans' museum, and the Historic Ballenger House and Gardens. For nature lover's, there's Issaqueena Falls, and several county and state parks, including Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area. This scenic park offers one of the state's largest bodies of water and one of the most popular recreational lakes. The park covers 680 acres, although Lake Hartwell itself has over 950 miles of shoreline. Activities include excellent fishing and boating, camping, hiking, rafting, canoeing and mountain biking.
Surrounding areas: Townville, South Carolina (6.1 mi), Lake Hartwell, South Carolina (8.9 mi), Hartwell Lake, South Carolina (11.3 mi), Seneca, South Carolina (12.2 mi), Westminster, South Carolina (12.4 mi), Clemson, South Carolina (14.6 mi), West Union, South Carolina (17.5 mi)
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Fair Play Vacation Rentals
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Fair Play Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Super 8 | 14227 Jones St | Lavonia, GA | 9.1 mi. | (706) 356-8848 | | Sleep Inn Lavonia | 890 Ross PL | Lavonia, GA | 9.5 mi. | (706) 356-2268 | | Jameson Inn Hartwell | 941 Anderson Hwy | Hartwell, GA | 11.4 mi. | (706) 376-7298 | | The Skelton House Inc | 97 Benson St | Hartwell, GA | 11.8 mi. | (706) 376-7969 | | Jameson Inn | 226 Hi Tec Rd | Seneca, SC | 12.2 mi. | (864) 888-8300 | | Days Inn | 11015 N Radio Station Rd | Seneca, SC | 12.5 mi. | (864) 885-0710 | | Liberty Hall Inn | 621 S Mechanic St | Pendleton, SC | 14.6 mi. | (864) 646-7500 | | Hampton Inn | 851 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 14.8 mi. | (864) 653-7744 | | Sleep Inn | 1303 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 15.3 mi. | (864) 653-6000 | | Days Inn | 1387 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 15.5 mi. | (864) 653-4411 | | Ramada Limited | 841 Hartwell St | Royston, GA | 16.6 mi. | (706) 246-0256 | | America's Best Value Inn | 4020 Clemson Blvd | Anderson, SC | 17.3 mi. | (864) 224-4464 | | Mainstay Suites | 151 Civic Center Blvd | Anderson, SC | 17.5 mi. | (864) 226-1112 | | Quality Inn | 3509 Clemson Blvd | Anderson, SC | 17.9 mi. | (864) 226-1000 | | Super 8 | 3302 Cinema Ave | Anderson, SC | 17.9 mi. | (864) 225-8384 | | Days Inn-toccoa | 1101 S Big A Rd | Toccoa, GA | 18.2 mi. | (706) 886-9461 | | La Quinta Inn | 3430 N Main St | Anderson, SC | 18.2 mi. | (864) 225-3721 | | Ramada Inn | 3025 N Main St | Anderson, SC | 18.2 mi. | (864) 226-6051 | | Shoney's Inn Toccoa | 350 Stephen Cir | Toccoa, GA | 19.0 mi. | (706) 886-1048 | | Anderson Motel | 1906 Hwy 29N | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 224-6581 | | Comfort Suites | 118 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 622-1200 | | Country Inn & Suites | 116 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 622-2200 | | Days Inn | 1007 Smiths ML Rd | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 375-0375 | | Economy Lodge | 5505 Hwy 187 | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 287-5600 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Anderson | 117 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Hilton Garden Inn Anderson | 115 Destination Blvd | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 964-0100 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 107 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 226-3312 | | Holiday Inn Express | 103 Anderson Business Park | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 231-0231 | | Howard Johnson's | | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 226-3457 | | Jameson Inn | 128 Interstate Blvd | Anderson, SC | 19.1 mi. | (864) 375-9800 | | Country Hearth Inn Toccoa | 302 W Savannah St | Toccoa, GA | 20.5 mi. | (706) 297-7799 | | Econolodge Of Elberton | 970 Elbert St | Elberton, GA | 30.0 mi. | (706) 283-8811 |
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Fair Play Weather & Climate
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Northeast Georgia has a four-season climate that is greatly influenced by the Appalachian Mountains. The climate here differs significantly from the rest of the state. Summers are warm and typically has lengthy spells of hot, humid weather. Spring and fall are mild with much variability from day to day. The first freeze is usually in October in the mountains. Winter temperatures average in the 40s during the day and 20s at night. Snow is light, with about 4 to 6 inches each year. Annual average rainfall in this region is over 60 inches. The driest months are September and October. The wettest month is March. Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
33°F |
5.93 in. |
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| February |
60°F |
35°F |
4.86 in. |
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| March |
68°F |
42°F |
5.67 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
49°F |
3.49 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
57°F |
4.20 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
65°F |
3.61 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
69°F |
4.64 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
67°F |
3.80 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
62°F |
4.14 in. |
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| October |
76°F |
50°F |
3.92 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
42°F |
4.28 in. |
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| December |
58°F |
35°F |
4.28 in. |
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Fair Play Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located about 38 miles east of Fair Play in Greenville, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 51 miles northeast of Fair Play in Greer, South Carolina, Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) located roughly 66 miles southwest of Fair Play in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and finally the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located around 68 miles northeast of Fair Play in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Fair Play Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 69.1 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 69.1 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 69.9 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 83.4 mi. | | | Funsville | Martinez | GA | 86.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 64.0 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 97.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cateechee Golf Club | Hartwell | GA | 11.6 mi. | | | Hartwell Golf Club | Hartwell | GA | 11.6 mi. | | | Chickasaw Point Country Club | Westminster | SC | 11.9 mi. | | | Foxwood Hills Country Club | Westminster | SC | 11.9 mi. | | | Oconee Country Club | Seneca | SC | 12.3 mi. | | | Walker Golf Course | Clemson | SC | 14.6 mi. | | | Allendale County Country Club | Allendale | SC | 14.8 mi. | | | Boscobel Country Club | Pendleton | SC | 15.1 mi. | | | Woodhaven Golf Club | Pendleton | SC | 15.1 mi. | | | Highland Walk at Victoria Bryant State Park | Royston | GA | 17.5 mi. | | | Blue Ridge Golf Center | Walhalla | SC | 17.7 mi. | | | Falcons Lair Golf Course | Walhalla | SC | 17.7 mi. | | | Brookstone Meadows Golf Course | Anderson | SC | 19.1 mi. | | | Starrwood Golf Course | Starr | SC | 19.5 mi. | | | Pines Municipal Golf Course | Toccoa | GA | 20.0 mi. | | | Cobbs Glen Country Club | Anderson | SC | 22.1 mi. | | | Pine Lake Golf Club | Anderson | SC | 23.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 39.4 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 69.9 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 94.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Tugaloo State Park | | GA | 4.5 mi. | | | Hart State Park | | GA | 10.7 mi. | | | Sadlers Creek State Park | | SC | 11.3 mi. | | | Victoria Bryant State Park | | GA | 18.2 mi. | | | Oconee State Park | | SC | 25.0 mi. | | | Richard B Russell State Park | | GA | 28.0 mi. | | | Keowee Toxaway State Park | | SC | 28.9 mi. | | | Watson Mill State Park | | GA | 34.3 mi. | | | Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 36.1 mi. | | | Nancy Hart State Park | | GA | 38.6 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 30.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 41.0 mi. | (Art) | | Compulsory Arts | Athens | GA | 44.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Georgia Museum of Natural History | Athens | GA | 44.1 mi. | (Science) | | Georgia Museum of Art | Athens | GA | 44.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 41.0 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 79.2 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 96.0 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 113.2 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 116.8 mi. | |
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