The Cliffs Communities: Clemson Football Tailgates 

Something about fall in the South just feels different. The air gets cooler, the mountains blaze with reds, oranges, and yellows, and Saturdays transform into a weekly holiday. It’s more than the weather changing—It’s football season. 

The moment the first kickoff echoes across Memorial Stadium, and the smell of barbecue drifts through parking lots, you know fall football is here. Families reunite, friends gather, and communities rally behind their teams. In Clemson, the energy is unmatched, and members of The Cliffs get to feel this electricity right outside their door.  

Tailgating, Elevated 

There’s tailgating, and then there’s tailgating at The Cliffs. Game days are infused with sophistication and warmth from Carolina luxury living. Imagine a gameday spread of barbecue, artisanal wines, and mountain views as your backdrop. 

Many members of The Cliffs are passionate Clemson Tigers fans, and their pre-game rituals reflect the best of Southern hospitality, refined living, and love for the sport, making it one of the best Clemson football tailgate spots, filled with energy in an elevated atmosphere. 

The Roar of Game Day: Clemson Football 

Few things compare to the vibrant livelihood of a fall Saturday in Clemson, South Carolina. Memorial Stadium—affectionately known as “Death Valley”—is just a short drive away from The Cliffs and becomes a sea of orange as tens of thousands gather to cheer on the beloved Tigers. 

For members, that roar is never far away. The Cliffs at Keowee Springs and The Cliffs at Keowee Falls are the closest communities to Clemson, each less than 20 miles from campus. When you live here, you get the best of Clemson football tailgate spots without sacrificing the peace of lake-living. 

Meanwhile, the Blue Ridge Mountain Communities—The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs at Mountain Park, and The Cliffs Valley—are ideally located near Greenville, SC, one of the South’s fastest-growing cities. Members have access to urban energy, dining, and culture, while being able to retreat home to mountain serenity at the end of a long, cheerful day.

Luxury Living Meets Football Spirit  

At The Cliffs, football season is more than a pastime; it’s woven into community life. Members who don’t make it to the stadium often enjoy gatherings at the clubhouses or host watch parties fueled by gourmet catering and curated wine pairings. 

It’s the best of both worlds: the excitement of big games paired with the intimacy of a private luxury setting. Once the final whistle blows, members simply return to their lakeside evenings and mountain sunsets, rather than deal with traffic and noise. 

This is The Cliffs lifestyle at its best. A rare lifestyle that blends the thrill of community with the serenity of nature, all within reach of Clemson, South Carolina. 

Experience the Spirit of The Cliffs 

Fall at The Cliffs is more than just a season. It’s an experience of gathering, celebrating, and living with depth, warmth, and connection. If you’ve dreamed of having a home where tradition and luxury meet, and fall football is a beloved fall staple, The Cliffs is precisely what you’ve been dreaming about. 

Explore our properties to see how you can call The Cliffs your home and have your favorite fall football season yet.