Historic Downtown Seneca is full of modern interest and wonderful shopping and dining coupled with a fun rich history with many of the buildings being over a hundred years old.  These buildings have had many lives and the area continues to grow and prosper.  Come visit with an eye on history and you may find a bootleggers closet, old tin ceilings, great old floors and splendid antiques; come with an eye on the modern and you may find modern decor, hip new purses,  and more!  After a day of shopping and dining downtown, check out the greater area--Oconee County boasts beautiful lakes, mountains and rivers.  Fishing, paddling, hiking and more fun can be had here!  Situated at the foothills of the blue ridge mountains and surrounded by Lake Hartwell and Lake Keowee and close to Lake Jocasee, Seneca is close to a lot of great hiking, camping and exploring! ​