Greenville >>Greenville is getting a lot of media attention for a reason. The thoroughly revitalized and charming downtown lures visitors from all over the country. In 2013 alone, Forbes, Esquire, Outside magazine and The Boston Globe all lavished attention on Greenville. There are hundreds of waterfalls in Upstate South Carolina and nearby Western North Carolina. The area boasts great hiking, cycling, golfing, hunting, fi hing, kayaking, white water rafting, and zip line tours, as well as world-class museums. The city has a business-friendly environment and is home to over 80 international firms. Michelin and BMW each have a strong presence. v isit g r een v ille .c om
STAY The Westin Poinsett This is the place to stay to really experience downtown Greenville. This four-diamond hotel is close to hundreds of shops, restaurants and even the Greenville Zoo. 120 Sout h M a in St r eet ( 864421-9700), w est inpoinset t eg r eenville .com
k Park House B&B This quaint bed and breakfast in a beautifully restored 100-year-old home is just a short walk away from Main Street. Innkeepers Jessica and Rick Landerer offer guests decadent meals and unwavering hospitality. 221 East P ar k Avenue (864) 232-2020, par khousebedandbr eakf ast .com
EAT The Lazy Goat With the slogan “Time Well Wasted” the folks at The Lazy Goat know that guests come there to eat, enjoy and socialize over Mediterranean inspired food. 170 Riv er P l ac e, (864-679-5299), t h el a zyg oat .t ypepad.c om
k Nose Dive This restaurant is the best of both worlds, serving comfort foods and pub fare. We have
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it on good authority that the Duck Burger is the best in town. Make sure to stop in on a night when live music is scheduled, and sip on their craft beers or unique “wines on tap.” 116 Sout h M a in St r eet ( 864) 373-7300, t h enosedi v e.c om
SHOP Rush Wilson LTD. Since the 1950s, this familyrun store has been providing high-end men’s suits, sports coats, trousers, shirts, ties and casual wear for any occasion. They provide customers with in-office and in-home fittings as well. 23 West Nor t h St r eet ( 864) 232-2761, r ush w il son .com
Denim Salon by Beija-Flor Beija-Flor makes finding the perfect jeans easy. They provide one-on-one denim consultations and also offer jeans parties for groups of 5 to 30. 1803 Aug ust a St r eet (864) 631-1563, il ov et hesej ea ns.com
PLAY Trails An extensive trail system includes the 17.5 mile Swamp Rabbit Trail, which runs from Greenville to Travelers Rest and is great for walking, run-
ning or cycling. Bike rentals are available, and there are plenty of coffee shops and cafés along the way. gr eenvil l er ec.com/swampr abbit
Greenville County Museum of Art owns the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by American artist Andrew Wyeth. It is also contains a significant collection of works by Jasper Johns and other great American artists. 420 Col l eg e St r eet (864) 271-7570, g c ma .or g
k Bryan Hiott Photography Studio This studio presents the work of Hiott, unique among the many fine artists in Greenville. He specializes in 19th-century wet plate photography to make one-of-a-kind tintype and ambrotype portrait and landscape images. Commission a portrait for the perfect memento of your trip! 250 Mil l S t r eet , Tayl or s, SC (917) 557-4925, br ya nh iot t . c om
Top: Caesars Head State Park; Beer and curry at the Nose Dive by Douglas Smith Photography. Bottom: Reedy River in downtown Greenville by Bryan Hiott Photography Studio.
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k Caesars Head State Park provides breathtakingly beautiful views of Table Rock and Pinnacle Mountain, as well as of North Carolina and Georgia. From the park it is just a short drive down the other side of the mountain to the charming small town of Brevard, home to the Brevard Music Center and the Pisgah National Forest. (864) 836-6115 sout h-
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