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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Ninety Six
One day covers the historic site and nearby state park; stay overnight in Greenwood (5 mi) if you need a bed.
Ninety Six, SC, is a tiny town of about 2,000 people. Its main draw is the Ninety Six National Historic Site and Lake Greenwood State Park, both within a few miles. A half‑day visit to the historic site plus a few hours at the park fits in a single day; overnight accommodation is limited, so most travellers stay in nearby Greenwood.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, limited indoor cooling)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Sandwich at Derick's Cafe | $10–$20 per person |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.20–$3.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GSP · Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
- About 30 mi north, car rental recommended
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- about $50, pick up in Greenwood (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
South Carolina Highway 34 runs through town; a car is the easiest way to reach the historic site and state park.
See and do
Known for
- Ninety Six National Historic Site
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Festival of Stars (July 4th celebration)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ninety Six National Historic Site | Walk from town centre, ~2 km (1.2 mi) south on Hwy 248Walk from town centre, ~1.2 mi (2 km) south on Hwy 248 | 15 min walk |
| Lake Greenwood State Park | Drive east 5 mi on Hwy 34 | 10 min drive |
Sleep
- Greenwood hotels
- Closest town with hotels, ~9 mi west; options include budget motels and mid‑range inns.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can be high; bring water.
- Park hours are dawn‑dusk; plan accordingly.
Generally safe; typical small‑town precautions apply. Watch for traffic on Hwy 34 and summer heat.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ninety Six yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ninety Six National Historic Site
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Festival of Stars (July 4th celebration)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Ninety Six National Historic Site (NPS): www.nps.gov/nisi/
- Wikivoyage: Ninety Six, revision 5115403 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5115403
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Ninety Six
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
US consulate in Columbia, SC (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ninety-six). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.