Memorial Stadium, Clemson
Frank Howard Field at Memorial Stadium, known as "Death Valley", is an outdoor stadium on the campus of Clemson University near Clemson, South Carolina. Running it is Clemson University. Add Lake Keowee, 8.7 mi away, to a visit.
A stadium & arena inside Clemson University
You can stay in Clemson University
Memorial Stadium, Clemson is inside Clemson University, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct
March, April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1942
Memorial Stadium, Clemson dates from 1942 and is run by Clemson University. About ↓
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Memorial Stadium, Clemson
Frank Howard Field at Memorial Stadium, known as "Death Valley", is an outdoor stadium on the campus of Clemson University near Clemson, South Carolina. It is home to the Clemson Tigers football team of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Built between 1941–1942, the stadium was originally named Memorial Stadium in memory of "all Clemson men who have made the supreme sacrifice for their country." In 1974, when legendary, long-time head coach and athletic director Frank Howard retired from the university, it was announced that the playing surface would be named in his honor.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1942
- Run by
- Clemson University
- Wikipedia readers
- 57K a year
Staying near Memorial Stadium, Clemson
Lodging nearby is in Clemson University (6) and Clemson (15).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Memorial Stadium, Clemson | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | in town | — | 6 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 7,015 | — | — |
| Clemson | 2 mi east | 5 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 18,941 | $398K | C+ |
| Northlake | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 24 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 4,390 | $278K | — |
| Seneca | 7 mi west | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 9,424 | $240K | C− |
| Anderson | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 20 13 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 31,323 | $218K | D− |
| Greenville | 29 mi east | 45 min | 76 70 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 75,310 | $488K | D |
| Fair Play | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 7 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 757 | $223K | — |
| Keowee Key | 11 mi north | 15 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 3,351 | $556K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Memorial Stadium
Also within 70 miles are these.
Big draw70 mi LakeLake Lanier
19 mi LakeLake Keowee
215 mi LakeLake Hartwell
32 mi MountainCurrahee Mountain
59 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
320 mi LakeLake Jocassee
57 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
47 mi National forestPisgah National ForestPhoto credits
Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · 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 · Currahee Mountain: Wikilackey (talk), Public domain · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Jocassee: Clemson3564, Public domain · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Pisgah National Forest: Ken Thomas, Public domain
Questions before you go
Is Memorial Stadium, Clemson in Clemson University?
Yes. It’s inside Clemson University, SC.
When is the best time to visit Memorial Stadium, Clemson?
March, April, May, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Memorial Stadium, Clemson?
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 102 miles.
Where should I stay near Memorial Stadium, Clemson?
Clemson (2 mi, 15 places to stay), Northlake (12 mi, 24 places to stay) and Seneca (7 mi, 9 places to stay).
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