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Abbeville Opera House
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Built in 1908, performances by the Ziegfield
"Follies" and vaudeville stars such as Jimmy
Durante and Fanny Brice entertained Abbevillians in this historic building. Since its
renovation in 1968, the Opera House offers a year-round program of professional theatrical
productions in an elegant turn-of-the-century setting located on the Town Square,
Abbeville. Free tours daily except at rehearsal and show times. For information, tickets and play
dates call 864.459.2157. Website:
OperaHouse.
Parsons
Mountain Lake (USFS Campground)
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Two dozen campsites (some for RVs) with water
and electricity, nicely situated on a circular drive on top of the hill overlooking the
lake. (RV dump facility available) There are nearby restrooms and hot showers. Picnic area
also available plus hiking trails and boat ramp. Long Cane Trail, popular with
equestrians, passes through the site (there are hitching rails here) plus several other
trails, some strenuous and others very easy.
Phone
803-561-4000 for current fees. Note: if a person pays for camping
at any USFS facilities in the Long
Cane Ranger District, they do not need to also pay day use fee.
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Take SC-28 South from Abbeville about 6 miles to
SR-251, turn left. Look for the Forest Service road #514 which will be on your left. There
is a Parsons Mountain sign. For more information write USFS, 4931 Broad River Rd, Columbia SC
29212, or phone 803-561-4000.
Airline Access —
Abbeville is served by the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Cayce which is
just south of West Columbia, both across the river from Columbia. This is
about 84 miles southeast of Abbeville. For
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