Furman University Japanese Garden
Furman University is a private university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.
A garden inside Travelers Rest
You can stay in Travelers Rest
Furman University Japanese Garden is inside Travelers Rest, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Charlotte
Charlotte is about 93 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Travelers Rest. Green months are the mild ones.
Furman University Japanese Garden
Furman University is a private university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1826 and named after Baptist pastor Richard Furman, the liberal arts university is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. It became a secular university in 1992, while keeping Christo et Doctrinae (For Christ and Learning) as its motto. As of Fall 2021, it enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students on its 750-acre (304 ha) campus.
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Where to stay near Furman University Japanese Garden
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Travelers Rest (8) and Greenville (76).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Furman University Japanese Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travelers Rest | in town | — | 8 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 9,135 | $285K | C− |
| Greenville | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 76 70 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 75,310 | $488K | D |
| Gantt | 10 mi south | 15 min | 14 9 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 15,401 | $184K | — |
| Sans Souci | 3 mi south | 5 min | 4 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,665 | $227K | — |
| Wade Hampton | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 20,898 | $339K | — |
| Powdersville | 11 mi south | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 10,771 | $335K | — |
| Easley | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 27,319 | $264K | C |
| Mauldin | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,465 | $259K | C+ |
Getting there
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Also near Furman University Japanese Garden
Other well-known places within 61 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw59 mi MountainMount Mitchell
129 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium, Clemson
26 mi Stadium & arenaBon Secours Wellness Arena
36 mi National forestPisgah National Forest
60 mi MountainCurrahee Mountain
327 mi LakeLake Jocassee
427 mi LakeLake Keowee
40 mi LakeLake HartwellPhoto credits
Mount Mitchell: Unknown, Public domain · Memorial Stadium, Clemson: Caseyh at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bon Secours Wellness Arena: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0 · Pisgah National Forest: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Currahee Mountain: Wikilackey (talk), Public domain · Lake Jocassee: Clemson3564, Public domain · Lake Keowee: Inundated_38Oc1.jpg: Matthew T. Bradley from Berkshire County, Mass., USA deriva, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Hartwell: blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Visiting Furman University Japanese Garden
Is Furman University Japanese Garden in Travelers Rest?
Yes. It’s inside Travelers Rest, SC.
When is the best time to visit Furman University Japanese Garden?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 62–81°.
How far is Furman University Japanese Garden from Charlotte?
About 93 miles east of Charlotte, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Furman University Japanese Garden?
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Charlotte Douglas (CLT), about 87 miles.
Where should I stay near Furman University Japanese Garden?
Greenville (8 mi, 76 places to stay), Travelers Rest (in town, 8 places to stay) and Gantt (10 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips from people in Travelers Rest
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