For younger audiences, School District 5 sponsors the Project Challenge Playhouse, a group of young players who do children's theater. At the other end of the age spectrum, the light hearted event of the year and one of the tops in popularity is the Senior Follies, old time vaudeville with singers, dancers, musicians and specialty performers all above retirement age.  

Recreation
Nature provides an abundance for the boater, fisherman, hiker, biker, bird and wildlife watcher, equestrian, artist and photographer. Anderson is located beside beautiful Lake Hartwell, a US Army Corps of Engineers project. One of the Southeast's largest and most popular lakes, it has almost 1,000 miles of shoreline. It also provides some of Anderson County's most enjoyed recreation, such as boating and fishing. The nearby Appalachian mountains, including Whitewater Falls, one of the largest in the eastern US, are an easy drive for great views and nature activities. Several beautiful and well-maintained state parks are perfect for an afternoon get-away. For golfers, there are twelve golf courses available in Anderson County, with dozens more within easy reach.

Sports of all kinds, from hunting and fishing to college and professional football, all part of the local scene. Nearby Clemson University Tigers are a perennial part of many Andersonians fall weekends, and both nearby Atlanta and Charlotte are hosts to professional teams in all major sports.

Visitors and residents alike are continually impressed by the many and varied amenities Anderson has to offer – the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the scenic beauty of Hartwell Lake, the thriving industry, the exceptional health care, the year-round entertainment opportunities, the appreciation of art and culture, and the wealth of educational facilities. All of these aspects ensure Anderson is an inviting and enjoyable place to live, work and play. Anderson offers residents a quality of life second to none.

Anderson is a thriving industrial, commercial and tourist center, but still maintains one of the lowest costs of living in the United States. The progressive, ever growing community is filled with friendly people who welcome visitors and newcomers with the characteristic Southern hospitality.

The spirit of innovation and forward thinking is in full force as Anderson continues to flourish with the influx of many new and improved industries and businesses. With more than 170,000 residents and more potential for development than any of its neighbor’s, Anderson is considered a high growth community with prime location and a gorgeous environment. AnMed Health, the county’s nonprofit healthcare system, is near completion of a $112 million project in the most extensive expansion of healthcare services in their history. The state of the art expansion will include a Women and Children’s Hospital, comprehensive Cancer Center and a Cardiac and Orthopedic Center. Arcadia Pointe, an elegant $25 million residential lake front project on beautiful Hartwell Lake recently broke ground. This gated upscale condominium community could intensify development interest in Hartwell Lake. Walgreen’s Distribution Center represents a $175 million investment in Anderson County that will supply many local employment opportunities. Santee Cooper, the state owned electric and water utility, has begun operation on three new 80 megawatt generating units in the county. In addition, the City of Anderson recently completed Phase III of their $1.6 million City Hall project.

Anderson County has been distinguished by several business and development publications as one of the top small markets in the Southeast, a market that already boasts over 200 major manufacturers and $3 billion per year in retail sales. Anderson has also reaped the benefits of location ideal for business and tourism. It is located just two hours from both Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, four hours from historic Charleston, South Carolina and only 90 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina.