The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
enjoyed Driving Scenery -
including Pumpkintown Mountain Opry,
entry sign to the historic town of Pickens 
and more in South Carolina
January 2021 and May 22, 2023

Leaving Fred W. Symmes Chapel in 2021, the two RV Gypsies saw several interesting signs all quite near each other, since they were near the NC and SC border. This was the 11th time that the two RV Gypsies had photographed a Continental Divide sign in different places. Plus they have often driven by a Continental Divide sign that they were unable to photograph due to its location.

Orange water tower in Spartanburg, SC

Pickens is tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was founded in 1868 and named for the Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Pickens. Scotish-Irish settlers were the original inhabitants along with a few traders who lived among the Cherokees.

Pumpkintown Mountain Opry was definitely closed as the two RV Gypsies drove by. It is said to be a small hometown coffee and ice cream shop, serving lunch specials, BBQ, frappes and ice cream. In May-September they offer a farmers market every Saturday from 1pm-5pm. The farmers market offers crafters, bakers, artisans and of course farmers! It has limited days and times that it is open.

Pumpkintown Mountain Opry
3414 S. Carolina 11
Pickens, S.C. 29671
phone '864.836.8141 before you go because it is NOT always open

This is only posted here because Karen Duquette liked the orange chair and pumpkin shown below.
Do NOT contact the two RV Gypsies for information.

The Two RV Gypsies noticed this place because of the giant orange chair and pumpkin house in the yard.  Karen Duquette really wanted to get out of the car and get a closer look, but Lee Duquette did NOT stop in 2021, but he did stop in 2023. These first two photos shown below were taken as the two RV Gypsies drove by in 2021, but the rest of the photos are from 2023.

Below: May 22, 2023 photos

Below: The Opry House was built in1986 by the Aartun family of contractors. It contains a restaurant and small gift shop.

Below: Karen Duquette inside the 10-foot tall pumpkin.

Below: Flowers and more outside the building in 2023

Below: Lee Duquette suddenly became musically talented.

Continue on in 2021 to Lincolnton, NC and The two-faced Vases.

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