Meet us at the new Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center!
Visitor Parking
Visitors registered for campus tours can park in free designated visitor parking spots at the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center. Visitor parking is also available in metered spaces in designated areas across campus. We encourage visitors to pay for at least two hours to accommodate the length of the campus tour.
Details for visitor parking can be found on the Campus Parking Map.
Campus Parking Map (PDF) Parking and Transportation Services
TRAVELING TO CLEMSON
Travel by Car
Take I-85 to exit 19B. Exit toward Clemson University. Follow Highway 76/28 west for approximately 12 miles. Exit off Highway 76/28 onto Highway 93 south toward Clemson University. Weekday and weekend visitor parking availability differs, so be sure to plan accordingly when traveling to campus by car. Find your bearings with the Clemson Campus Map, and visit the Visitor Parking Permits Page for details before your visit.
Travel by Air
Closest Airports to Clemson
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) is the nearest international airport. Driving from GSP to Clemson takes approximately one hour.
Other regional airports include Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta. Both Charlotte and Atlanta are about 2 1/2 hours from Clemson by car.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN CLEMSON
Self-guided or student-led campus tour · See Lake Hartwell · Shop downtown · Visit the South Carolina Botanical Garden · Enjoy student-made ice cream at the '55 Exchange
See more ideas and attractions for your visit to Clemson
RESTAURANTS ON CAMPUS
There are three dining halls and 22 retail locations for dining on campus during your visit, but feel free to explore dining options just a short walk away in downtown Clemson!
We recommend asking your student tour guide or our staff members at the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center for recommendations on the best bites in Tigertown.
View On-Campus Dining Options
CLEMSON AREA ACCOMMODATIONS
The James F. Martin Inn
The 89-room James F. Martin Inn sits on the edge of Clemson’s campus with beautiful views of Lake Hartwell and the Walker Golf Course.
The James F. Martin Inn
Clemson University Outdoor Lab
Surrounded by the Clemson Experimental Forest with a lakefront view, the Clemson University Outdoor Lab offers a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Choose from suite or cabin-style lodging and enjoy a peaceful retreat during your stay.
Explore the Outdoor LabContact The Visitors Center
Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center | 220 Madren Center Drive, Clemson, SC 29634
