Approximately 1 mile west of the the intersection of E. Peach Raod and Cook Road
The South Carolina Railroad Museum, located minutes off I-77, is the biggest attraction in Fairfield County. Since 1973 the museum has been collecting various types of freight and passenger cars as well as a steam locomotive #44 which once belonged to the Hampton and Branchville Railroad. There are also cabooses, freight cars, and diesel engines from CSX, and Norfolk Southern. Currently, the Museum operates on 6 miles of the 11.5 mile line of the former Rockoon and Rion Railroad.
The rail line runs through the Rion community to Anderson Quarry, home of the world famous, and state rock, blue granite. Ultimately the Museum plans to have educational train excursions over the entire 11.5 mile route, exhibitions of freight and passenger train operations, static displays of railroad related artifacts, and a library of railroad related publications.
Fairfield County Courthouse and Town Clock are two of the most iconic symbols of Fairfield County. Built in 1823 by Robert Mills, whom designed the Washington Monument, the county courthouse is located in downtown Winnsboro across the street from the Town Clock.
The Courthouse was designed in Greek Revival style is a breathtaking building and a site that should definitely not be missed! Located across the street from the courthouse is the Winnsboro Town Clock. This historic clock tower is said to be the longest continuously running clock in America.
To continue your historic look at Winnsboro you can venture over to the Fairfield County Museum. The building itself is part of the museum as the main floor of the house is maintained as an historic house with antique furnishings in period rooms. Other floors exhibit collections related to Fairfield County history.
Museum collections include 19th century clothing and quilts, Victorian accessories and toys, Indian and military artifacts, tools, kitchen and sewing implements and banking and commerce displays. Admission is free and is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There are also many historic walking tours in Fairfield County.
Carolina Adventure World (CAW), a 2,600-acre outdoor enthusiast destination park is located in the Northeastern section of the County. Just 2 1/2 miles off Exit 46 on I-77, the CAW park offers 100 miles of professionally designed ATV trails, a championship motocross course, Go Kart course, mud bog , ATV rentals and ATV and motor bike storage facilities. If ATV riding doesn't interest you, CAW offers The Carolina Blue Zipline. Get harnessed in and attached to a double line cable system by expert guides and enjoy safely soaring over the motocross course and through the treetops. For those interested in enjoying nature in a more relaxed fashion, the Park also offers biking and golf cart trails. Visitors are encouraged to spend more than one day enjoying the park and to stay overnight at the on-site rustic campground. Carolina Adventure World is open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.carolinaadventureworld.net.