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Peachoid

Peachoid Road off I-85, near exit 92 · Gaffney, SC

Why you should go…

The Peachoid is a 135-foot water tower built in 1981 to look like a peach, holding one million gallons of water beside Interstate 85 between exits 90 and 92. It carries a cleft, a stem and a seven-ton leaf, and artist Peter Freudenberg painted it to resemble real fruit. You can see it for miles from the highway, or pull off on Peachoid Road for a closer photo through the security fence.

  • #roadside attraction
  • #water tower
  • #novelty architecture
  • #photo stop

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Peachoid, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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