South Union, SC

Tucked into southern Oconee County, South Union offers a quiet slice of Upstate countryside with surprisingly quick connections to neighboring towns. Set along Highway 11 near Lake Hartwell and Chickasaw Point, the small community gives residents plenty of elbow room and scenic foothill scenery. Interstate 85 is only five miles down the road for straightforward trips across the Georgia border or up toward Greenville, while everyday shopping and dining in Seneca and Westminster are a short drive away. It makes for an easygoing, accessible home base with a relaxed rural pace.