As an "attraction" there's nothing to do but look up and take some pictures.As a unique landmark well yeah!! Even at 65mph and not even stopping.Where else in the world is there an 135 foot peach shaped water tower? A landmark from it's beginning in 1981. Look it up on Wikipedia; Peachiod.If you're hungry drop into FATZ restaurant right beside the peach.
Who wouldn't want a picture of a giant peach? The "peachoid" is a water tower that looks like a peach - it really, really does. It also looks like something else from a certain angle, but we won't go there. Anyway, it's worth a stop for a picture!
Part of the reason I moved to Gaffney was that peach. Lol I thought it was cool because I saw House of Cards. Well, it's neat to take your picture there but there isn't anything else to do there but sit or go eat at Fatz, which is right next to it. They're painting it right now, so I don't know how much you'll see of it.
We drove around a bit to get the best view and got a fine shot of the Peachoid. What a kick. Wouldn't drive a longgg way to see it but it certainly is worth keeping your eyes open for if u are in the vicinity. Picnic tables are available and a cafe next door.
This is a water tower visible from the interstate. Its claim to fame is that the top has been shaped like a peach down to details like a leaf, small nub at teh base and large crack along one side. The artwork is well done, and it is an interesting spot to stop for five minutes and get some pictures. The tower is accessible from interstate exits to just the north and south. Parking is probably best at the adjacent Fatz restaurant.
Look at it while you travel on I-85. No need to stop. Amazing water tower. Yes it is a water tower, featured on a cable TV program. No facilities and the closer you get the harder it is to take in the entire sitght.
We stopped here because we are huge fans of House of Cards and wanted pictures. It's free and pretty easy to find. There's a driveway up to it, but we parked in the parking lot of the cafe next to it. You need to walk most of the way back to the road to make it fit into a picture with you.
We definitely saw the Peachoid from I-85 as you can't possibly miss it. We did not have time to stop and take pictures. We are in the process of moving there and were house hunting. It's really too bad that we did not check trip advisor first on places to eat or we would have stopped at Sunny' s Donuts. We did not read the reviews on that place until we got back home. We will becoming back a lot more until we get moved so we will have a chance to stop and try them.
You can see this water tower as you pass Gaffney on I-85. No need to really pull over as you could snap a quick picture but there is a pull in area at the tower itself if you want to stay a few minutes. The Peachoid is located next to Fatz restaurant on the frontage road.
Just a giant peach water tower beside I 85, but worth a look if you are in the area. In season, Abbott's peach house there is great to stop at for fresh fruit and veggies, and then there is Fatz under the Peach.