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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited indoor cooling)
- Airport
- GSP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ninety Six911 ▾
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ninety Six, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; typical small‑town precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police/fire/ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (About 30 mi north, car rental recommended).
- Getting aroundSouth Carolina Highway 34 runs through town; a car is the easiest way to reach the historic site and state park.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–$4
- Street or quick mealSandwich at Derick's Cafe$10–$20 per person
- Budget bedMotel room (2‑person), a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedMotel room (2‑person), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedMotel room (2‑person), a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$80 · High US$120
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (About 30 mi north, car rental recommended)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ninety Six: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
South Carolina Highway 34 runs through town; a car is the easiest way to reach the historic site and state park.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ninety Six National Historic Site
goDoor to door: 15 min walk
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
National Park Service site; free entry.
Lake Greenwood State Park
goDoor to door: 10 min drive
Drive east 5 mi on Hwy 34
Dawn‑dusk hours, $3 entry fee.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Greenwood hotels
Closest town with hotels, ~9 mi west; options include budget motels and mid‑range inns.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–$80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–$120 excl. bed
- High
- $120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (2‑person)1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$80 | US$160 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × US$55 · check | US$110 |
| Park entry fee2 × US$3 · Lake Greenwood State Park | US$6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$37 |
| Trip total≈ US$202 per person per day, bed included | US$403 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Sandwich at Derick's Cafe | $10–$20 per person |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.20–$3.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can be high; bring water.
- Park hours are dawn‑dusk; plan accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US consulate in Columbia, SC (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day): about $50, pick up in Greenwood (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ninety Six. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, limited indoor cooling) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add lodging options in Greenwood and nearby Simpsonville.
- Create walking routes linking historic site, downtown, and park.
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