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Rock Hill offers the advantages of a South Carolina location and business climate with quick access to

Charlotte. As the county’s largest city, with some of the area's brightest minds and most passionate visionaries, Rock Hill is quickly becoming the location of choice for a

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diverse range of industry representing advanced

manufacturing, life sciences, robotics, automotive and

aerospace, and more.

190+ miles via I-85 & I-40

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20+ miles via I-77

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70+ miles via I-77

235+ miles via I-85

PORT OF CHARLESTON 185+ miles I-77 & I-26

Why Rock Hill? Rock Hill, South Carolina has emerged as a premier location for companies and new residents within the Charlotte region. Offering diverse neighborhoods, specialized magnet schools, a revitalized downtown, and expanding economic opportunity, Rock Hill provides an ideal location to live and work. The community’s assets include regional parks, internationally recognized amateur sports facilities, immediate access to I-77, and convenient proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Together, the following position Rock Hill as a strategic, cost-competitive, and workforce-ready location for business growth in the Southeast. One Stop Shop: Rock Hill is a full-service municipality providing competitive water, sewer, and electric utilities, along with planning, development review, and permitting. The City employs both an Ombudsman and a Business Navigator to guide businesses efficiently through local processes. Development Incentives and Tax Credits: Rock Hill offers competitive local incentives, with additional state and federal programs available, including Abandoned Building, Textile Mill Revitalization, and Opportunity Zones tax credits. Workforce: Rock Hill offers a county labor force of nearly 150,000, with 1.4 million workers within a 45-minute drive; approximately 70,000 residents commute out daily, representing skilled talent seeking opportunities closer to home. Education: Rock Hill Schools offer technology-focused instruction and magnet programs in IB, STEM, language immersion, and the arts. Higher education institutions include Winthrop University, York Technical College, and Clinton College, making Rock Hill the only South Carolina community with a 4-year university, a 2-year college, and an HBCU within its city limits. Sports: Rock Hill is an internationally recognized sports destination, hosting the annual U.S. Disc Golf Championship and serving as headquarters for the American Cornhole League. With world-class cycling, BMX, soccer and indoor sports venues. The city is known as “Football City USA” for routinely producing NFL talent.

SOUTH CAROLINA #2 Top States for Doing Business (states) Area Development, 2025

#2 Favorable Regulatory Framework (states) Area Development, 2025

#1 Site Readiness Programs (states) Area Development, 2025

#1 Overall Cost of Doing Business (states) Area Development, 2025

#2 Cooperative Local & State Government (states) Area Development, 2025

Tax Structure (states) #9 Corporate Area Development, 2025

Downtown Development The landscape of Rock Hill continues to transform as major redevelopment projects are completed, moving Rock Hill toward the long-time vision identified years ago in the Knowledge Park Action Plan. With over $530 million worth of current or upcoming development projects in the urban core of Rock Hill, the Knowledge Park strategy continues today. Whether it’s attracting jobs, businesses or visitors to the historic downtown or creating opportunity and prosperity for the community, Rock Hill is quickly evolving into a walkable, multi-faceted district by reinventing the original heart of Rock Hill. In Knowledge Park, $300 million has been invested over 7 years in 7 significant projects; another $230 million is in the “pipeline” for the next 3 years; highlights include:

University Center is on pace to have $258 million in investment and 772 jobs with $200 million already completed. The development includes the world-class Rock Hill Sports & Event Center, 200,000 sq. ft. of office space, will include 2 hotels, student housing, retail and multi-family housing across 23 acres.

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Additional residential complexes, recently completed include Brixton Apartments (47 units), the Easley (145 units) and the Powerhouse (37 units) bolstering downtown living. The Exchange at the former Good Motors site is now open with 229 apartment units, retail and restaurant uses, and an investment value of $43 million.

For more information on Knowledge Park, contact David Lawrence, David.Lawrence@cityofrockhill.com.

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Future Projects

Coming to Downtown

HERALD SITE

132 West Main Street • Three commercial buildings, three-story 300-unit apartment building, five-level parking garage. • Commercial building space 26,000 sq. ft.

LEE STREET DEVELOPMENT • Total investment exceeding $17,500,000 • 85 residental units • 40,000 sq. ft. indoor sports facility now open

LANTERN HOTEL

MARLIE CENTER

• New 56-room boutique hotel; restaurant, speakeasy, event space. Coming Fall 2026

• Future development plans include a hotel, performing arts center, retail and office space.

223 East Main Street

Across from Fountain Park on East Main Street

Palmetto Research Park The City of Rock Hill is reserving one of the Southeast’s most competitive industrial sites for a high impact user. With heavy electricity up to 100MW+readily available, water, wastewater, and rail access on-site, this fully-equipped site is perched on I-77 just 30 miles from Uptown Charlotte convenient for a robust workforce.

This property has earned a Palmetto Site designation, gathering information to be able to answer development questions on: Property ownership and control; Site Characteristics; Utility Status; and Due Diligence Reporting. Site and utility information was gathered in Q4 2023.

CONCEPTUAL RENDERING

Lisa Brown Economic & Urban Development Director Lisa.Brown@cityofrockhill.com 803-326-3814 Jason Flora Economic & Urban Development Administrator Jason.Flora@cityofrockhill.com 803-329-8756 6

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Universities

Rock HillYork Country Airport

Uptown Charlotte

5 miles

6.5 miles

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Winthrop University, Clinton College, York Technical College

Runway Length of 5,500 ft

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Universities

Charleston, SC Port

22 miles

68+ miles

189 miles

Non-stop flight capabilities

University of South Carolina Clemson University

Deepest port on Eastern Seaboard

Beneﬁts of Rock Hill The City of Rock Hill is ready to help your business succeed through a comprehensive approach due to being a full-service city. The following services are provided to residents and businesses: • The City provides electric service and is a part owner of the 2nd reactor at the Catawba Nuclear Plant through a consortium of electric cities. Since 2009, the City’s electric department has been recognized nationally as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3). • Upgrades are continuously made around the City with the water plant recently upgraded from 36 to 48 MGD and the wastewater plant is currently being upgraded from 20 to 30 MGD. • The City has a FIRE ISO 1 rating and CALEA Certified Police Department, which can result in lower insurance rates for individuals and businesses. • The City of Rock Hill provides award-winning public services including top-notch parks and recreation, solid waste, and stormwater.

Development Ombudsman on staff Regional water and wastewater provider.

Since 2009, $3.5 billion non-residential permits issued. 8

18,000 jobs created/retained since 2009.

Full-service city with concierge

Rock Hill Business Parks SouthCross Business Park

Airport Industrial Park

BMX Track Velodrome Homes Apartments Offices Retail Restaurants Outdoor Amenities

Riverwalk Mixed-Use

Airport Industrial Park

Riverwalk Business Park

Aspen Business Park

Winthrop University

SouthCross Business Park

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Rock Hill Commerce Center

Waterford Business Park

Palmetto Hutchison Research Park Opportunity

Riverwalk Business Park

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Hutchison Opportunity

Antrim Business Park

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York Technical College

University Center

TechPark Business Park

Southway Industrial Park

Indoor Sports Arena Hotel Restaurants Retail Performance Space Offices Student Housing Apartments Pedestrian Trails

Old Town Rock Hill

University Center

Legacy Park West

York Technical College TechPark Business Park

Legacy Park East

Clinton College

Indoor Sports Arena

Old Town Rock Hill

I-77 Hotel

I-77 Southway Commerce Industrial Center Park

Restaurants Retail Performance Space Offices Student Housing Apartments Pedestrian Trails

Clinton College

I-77

I-77 Commerce Center

Rock Hill has seen exponential growth in business parks in recent years. With the expansion of Economic Development in the area, many businesses have relocated to Rock Hill. Limited space is available in our existing business parks. For more information about business parks, contact Rick Norwood at Rick.Norwood@cityofrockhill.com. • Aspen Commerce Park - total acreage, 250 / 151 acres available • Legacy Park East - total acreage, 296 / 85 acres available • Riverwalk Business Park - total acreage, 315 / 27 acres available • Southway Industrial Park - total acreage, 250 / 10 acres available • TechPark Business Park - total acreage, 174 / 4 acres available • Waterford Business Park - total acreage 250 / 6 acres available • 77Commerce Center - total acreage 296 / 106 acres available

Southside Development Southside Regional Redevelopment Strategy (formerly known as Clinton ConNEXTion) is a community-driven strategy for attracting jobs, businesses, and housing to the historic neighborhoods of South Rock Hill. Building on a strong foundation of previous planning efforts, the strategy is created to build economic prosperity, address housing needs, and strengthen ties between Rock Hill’s South Side and the development of other major in the City. Plan priorities also include enhancing educational opportunities, improving the health, wellness and safety of all residents, expanding neighborhood-based cultural, arts, recreation and entertainment activities. Community Efforts: • Clinton College, a 4 year HBCU in South Rock Hill, is building a new 200 bed residence hall, dining facility, and expanding its program offerings with new nursing and cybersecurity programs. • Completion of 216 newly constructed affordable and workforce housing units at Edgewood Place Apartments. • Expanding access to healthcare facilities in South Rock Hill with the expansion of North Central Family Medical Center into the Ernest Brown Women’s Center and a new community pharmacy. • Finalizing Southside Music & Cultural Trail to memorialize people, places, and, moments that represent the significant contributions of the African American community to the City’s music culture. • Completed McGirt Auditorium Renovations and expanded parking capacity at $7.76M. • Armory Park improvements on par with Play 360 parks including new basketball court, artificial turf multipurpose field, and resurfaced and extended walking loop. • $16.5M Emmett Scott Center Improvements including an upgrade to the gymnasium. For more information on Southside Regional Development, contact: Elaine Wilmore at Elaine.Wilmore@cityofrockhill.com.

Community Infrastructure & Investments

$80M Regional Park $77M Roadway Project Investments $18.5M Stormwater Projects $16M Wastewater Upgrades

Incentives LOCAL INCENTIVES The City of Rock Hill has undertaken several initiatives to encourage development within certain strategic areas of the city.

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Development Fee Incentive

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Tax Increment Financing Tax Credits

• Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program

STATE INCENTIVES South Carolina looks to incentivize both new and expanding businesses when jobs and/or capital investment occurs. Programs are either statutory or discretionary in nature. Discretionary programs are negotiated and in some cases have established time periods required for capital expenditures and/or job goals to be achieved.

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Jobs Tax Credit Investment Tax Credit Corporate Headquarters Tax Credit Research and Development Tax Credit Job Devwlopment Credit

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Sales Tax Caps

Machinery and equipment for both research and development and production Repair parts Materials which will become an integral part of the finished product Manufacturing of electricity Pollution control equipment

Packaging Materials Long distance telecommunications, including 800 services South Carolina provides a $500 sales tax cap on the purchase or lease of aircraft, motor vehicles, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles and other items.

OPPORTUNITY ZONES Four Census tracts in Rock Hill are designated as Opportunity Zones including Knowledge Park, the Saluda Street corridor and the Albright Road corridor. Opportunity Zones are designed to jumpstart investment and spur economic development in Rock Hill. This program allows investors to defer paying tax on capital gains if those gains are invested in Opportunity Zones.

Robust Workforce Rock Hill offers a large regional workforce within 45-minutes, top-rated K-12 public, private and charter schools, high school vocational programs, and multiple 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities that provide a pipeline of talent to the business community. State workforce incentive programs such as readySC, and local groups like The Force, provide customizable, concierge access to our workforce development partners offering a host of services to recruit, train, and retain a skilled workforce. Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation, through its Workforce Development Committee, is a convener of regional, state, and local workforce development organizations focused on maximizing our resources, time, and talent to ensure we are collaborating to amplify our strengths and create a strong talent pipeline for the future.

Workers within 45-minute commute

4-year and postgraduate degrees annually within approximately an hour of Rock Hill

Engineers locally employed

The I-77 Corridor in South Carolina is rich with workforce resources. THE FORCE serves as a trusted guide, helping businesses navigate and leverage the abundant resources available. We are a collection of workforce organizations that thrive together, helping employers connect to

Certificates and two-year awards annually within approximately an hour of Rock Hill

Manufacturing workers employed

the right education, talent, and training solutions. This is accomplished through an intentional, streamlined, concierge-style approach to workforce development. Together, we are THE FORCE -- aligning the region’s workforce ecosystem to power our communities' future success.

Transportation Rock Hill offers companies and their workforce efficient access and transportation for their products and people. Local residents support road infrastructure with Pennies for Progress, a 1¢ sales tax, which was overwhelmingly approved (78% voting yes) by referendum since 1997. Ideally situated near major highways, rail terminals, ports, and an international airport, Rock Hill is poised at the intersection of business, opportunity, and quality of life.

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Rock Hill is a 30-minute drive and one flight away from the rest of the world, thanks to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Ranked the sixth busiest airport in the world, the facility averages 1,400 flights daily. CLT offers nonstop air service to 188 destinations around the globe and is home to seven major air carriers, 15 regional carriers and three foreign flag carriers. The Charlotte Air Cargo Center, the region’s premier air cargo facility, is also located at CLT International Airport.

destinations

In York County, The Rock Hill - York County Airport is the major business and industrial airport serving the area. The new 8,400 square-foot terminal is IFR certified, and the facility is home to a 5,500 foot runway.

INTERSTATES I-77 connects Rock Hill to Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC. More than $270 million in road funds were previously spent to expand I-77 to eight lanes for improved access between York County and metro Charlotte, where it intersects with I-485. Further, every interchange bridge except one between the state line and Rock Hill has been or is funded to be upgraded by 2030. Interstate 85 passes north of York County and is an important link to Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro, North Carolina, and to Atlanta, Georgia.

RAIL SERVICES Rail freight service is provided in York County by CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Norfolk Southern recently opened a new terminal in Charlotte that is part of its Crescent Corridor, a $2.5 billion rail infrastructure project that spans 11 states. With 30 new lanes now open connecting to the 2,500-mile Crescent Corridor, Norfolk Southern's high-capacity intermodal routes are truck competitive, fuel efficient, and dependable.

PORTS

PORT OF CHARLESTON

INLAND PORTS

The Port of Charleston, is about a three-hour drive on I-77 and I-26, features modern terminals and boasts a well-deserved reputation for high productivity. More than 350 highly experienced transportation related companies are located in the Charleston area to meet any shipping need.

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Charlotte Intermodal (45 minutes from Rock Hill) is strategically located near the I-85 and I-77 corridors. Inland Port Greer is a rail-served inland port facility in Upstate South Carolina (1.5 hours from Rock Hill), extending the Port of Charleston’s reach 212 miles inland. Inland Port Dillon (2.5 hours from Rock Hill) is a 3,400-acre industrial site close to I-95. 13

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Rock Hill is rich in support services, facilities, education and programming to help small businesses and start-ups thrive. Small businesses are the backbone of every community and the leading source of jobs and prosperity; Rock Hill makes it happen with business founders. Co-working Opportunities: BNA Cowork, Regus (2 locations), Work at Wheel, Gravity Center and Collision Cowork provide spaces for solopreneurs and small teams to work and collaborate. Gravity Center: Empowers entrepreneurs through collaborative innovation and mentorship, fostering sustainable growth and inclusive success in every stage of their journey. FUEL: Facilitating Upcoming Entrepreneurs Launch (FUEL) is a structured mentorship and a collaborative network. Launchpad: A monthly gathering where local entrepreneurs share their business journeys, challenges, and successes while engaging with a supportive community for advice, connections, and growth. Events: Connect, learn, and grow at our dynamic gatherings designed to Inspire and empower entrepreneurs. Shop Rock Hill: A local campaign to direct retail and hospitality shopping to local merchants.

Student-Made: A partnership with Winthrop University and Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation (RHEDC) to engage, support and promote student-creators and small business owners; students have the opportunity to bring their ideas to life, and test concepts through hands-on learning. BELL: The Black Economic Leadership League of Rock Hill (BELL) exists to grow diverse and equitable business practices that promote the value of inclusive, innovative, progressive policies in economic growth and development, by fostering entrepreneurship, creating jobs, equitable distribution of city resources and leadership opportunities to help the City of Rock Hill achieve its goals. York County Regional Chamber: The unified voice of local business focused on moving our region forward with innovative ideas towards a future where business can prosper. The Chamber leads strong advocacy efforts, instructs leadership development, guides workforce and talent development, and delivers member engagement. South Carolina Small Business Development Center: For more than forty years, entrepreneurs have turned to South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) for help expanding an existing business or starting a new enterprise. Through free consulting, low-cost seminars and links to resources, the SC SBDC helps jump start startups and makes existing businesses thrive. SC SBDC consultants work with companies in all stages of development – from a person with an innovative product but no idea how to move forward to the owner of a company looking to capture new markets.

Sports Tourism

THE ROCK HILL SPORTS AND EVENT CENTER The Rock Hill Sports & Event Center is the sports hub of the Knowledge Park corridor of Rock Hill! The 170,000 sq. ft. facility, opened in 2020, and has hosted numerous sports tournaments, special event and city athletic programs, bringing in an estimated $312 million dollars of direct economic impact.

MAIN COURT • 72,000 SF • 700 Courtside Permanent Seats • 8 Basketball Courts • 16 Volleyball Courts

CHAMPIONSHIP COURT • 12,500 SF • 1,200 Stadium Seats • 1 Center Court or 2 Side Courts

BLEACHERY FIELDHOUSE • 40,000 SF • 4 Regulation Basketball Court with Stripes • 8 Volleyball Courts • 12 Pickelball Courts The American Cornhole League Headquarters (ACL HQ) relocated to the heart of Rock Hill and is connected to the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center. ACL HQ is the ultimate social and professional destination for players and fans of cornhole and offers permanent courts for cornhole play, a full-service bar, state-of-the-art LED monitors, a broadcast studio, and more! Through the partnership with ACL, Rock Hill has hosted ESPN 8: The Ocho and has broadcasted live on ESPN and ESPN2 numerous times. In 2022, the City of Rock Hill entered into a multi-year partnership with adidas Grassroots Basketball, serving as the host city for the Elite Boys National Championships, Elite Girls Division, Boys Gold Division and the Jr. Boys Division during the July live period (a recruiting period for college coaches). Over 700 college basketball coaches attend the event each year. In 2023, Rock Hill became home to the Under Armour Basketball live period events, with a multi-year partnership. Over 500 college coaches attend the event each year.

When it comes to sports tourism and recreation Rock Hill has it all, and then some. Our Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department maintains over 1,250 acres in Rock Hill including 33 parks and four recreation centers. They have programs and park settings as varied as the interests of those who enjoy them! Soccer, cycling, tennis, lacrosse, softball and baseball have generated an average annual direct economic impact of over 22 million dollars through sporting events at Manchester Meadows, The Rock Hill Tennis Center and Cherry Park.

World Class Cycling

Rock Hill is home to a growing cycling scene that has received international attention for its state-of-the-art facilities and programs. The Rock Hill Velodrome, has a 250-meter track that cyclists use for training and development. The facility is open year-round for cyclists of all ages and provides equipment and instruction. The City of Rock Hill’s BMX Supercross Track hosted the 2017 and 2024 BMX Racing World Championships by Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The U.S. has hosted the event only two times since 2001 - both times in Rock Hill. The 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Rock Hill brought over 3,500 amateur participants and an estimated 300 professional athletes from over 40 countries. Over 55,000 unique spectators watched top athletes with some riders going on to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France.

Rock Hill Miracle Park

The City’s newest park, Rock Hill Miracle Park, is a state-of-the-art park providing people of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy the park’s amenities and programming year-round. The park's development has been led by the York County Disabilities Foundation in partnership with the City of Rock Hill and Winthrop University and supported by numerous volunteers and donors. With the inception of the Miracle League of Rock Hill, children and adults with disabilities can play the sport of baseball, regardless of their abilities.

Living in Rock Hill Rock Hill, South Carolina is a business-savvy blend of hometown charm, big-city amenities and responsibly implemented expansion. The city is located in the north-central area of South Carolina approximately 20 miles south of Charlotte, NC along the I-77 corridor. Rock Hill is a growing community of 80,000 residents, and the city encompasses over 44 square miles. Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, SC and the only major South Carolina city in the Charlotte area. Both mountains and shores are only three hours away.

POPULATION

MEDIAN HOME PRICE

CLEAR DAYS PER YEAR

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

AVERAGE COMMUTE

HOME PRICE/INCOME

$329,990

80,000

$64,700

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Cost of Living Indexes

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Charlotte, NC

Difference

Overall Index: Homeowner, No Child Care, Taxes Not Considered

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5.2%

Food & Groceries

106

29.3%

Housing (Homeowner)

101

32.9%

$312,200

$404,583

$92,383

Median Home Cost June 2025

EDUCATION

K-12 EDUCATION York County School District 3 (Rock Hill Schools), a top-tier K-12 public education district, with over 16,700 students in and around Rock Hill. There are also many charter school options. Ranked as some of the best in South Carolina, Rock Hill is home to nine private schools, serving more than 1,400 students, with most schools being Christian affiliated.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES With three colleges/universities in our backyard, Rock Hill produces approximately 2,700 college graduates per year. • Winthrop University, founded in 1886 as a teachers’ college, continues to be regarded as a top institution for education. Since its inception, Winthrop has expanded to offer undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education programs. • York Technical College is a public two-year institution offering a variety of associate degrees, diplomas and certificates, in areas such as engineering technology, industrial technology, information technology, business, and health sciences. York Tech's Phillips/Haas Service and Maintenance Training Center for Advanced Manufacturing offers students access to the latest manufacturing skills. • Founded in 1894 and sponsored by AME Zion Church, Clinton College is a strong four-year Christian, historically Black liberal arts college. Clinton College offers degrees in biology, business administration and religious studies. 18

Lifestyle FOOD + DRINK Satisfy your tastebuds with a variety of eats around Rock Hill, with offerings like Mexican-fusion, southern cuisine, traditional American, upscale southern hospitality and more! Sit back and relax on the patio with a cold beer in your hand at any of our seven local breweries. If beer isn’t your thing, stop by the first (and only) legal distillery in the county, Sleeping Giant Distillery. Born in Rock Hill, The Pump House restaurant overlooking the Catawba River features locally sourced and southern-inspired chophouse cuisine, hand-crafted signature cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Situated in the former McCrory’s Five and Dime in downtown, Kounter Dining, provides an interactive dining experience, where food is the attraction, while preserving the rich history of the location and its contributions to the civil rights movement.

NATURE + OUTDOORS If you love to take a stroll around the garden, Glencairn Garden is a must-see, boasting a variety of blooms year round. Looking for something a bit more adventurous? Kayak or tube down the Catawba, or grab your bike (of any type) and hit the trails! We also have miles of walking and greenway trails that connect cooridors throughout the city. Want to take on a new challenge? Pick-up a pack of discs and head to one of the disc golf courses around town (Boyd Hill Recreation Center, Fewell Park or Winthrop Lake).

ARTS + CULTURE If you love arts and history, Old Town is the place for you! While walking from one of the local restaurants to pick up a souvenir, be sure to look for the many murals (part of the Mural Mile initiative engaging the community and local artists to install 8-10 murals throughout Rock Hill‘s downtown and textile cooridor) and street art or visit the Jail, No Bail Civil Rights Exhibit which captures the unique role the Friendship Nine’s protest played in the 1960s civil rights movement. In 2015, the South Carolina Arts Commission named downtown Rock Hill as the first state-recognized cultural district in South Carolina. The Rock Hill Cultural District serves as a center of cultural, artistic, and economic activity. Throughout the year, you can find galleries, live performance venues, theatres, artist studios, museums, arts centers, arts schools, and public art pieces.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES Get outdoors at one of our many parks and playgrounds to help kids run off some energy and make new friends. On a rainy day, you can book a reservation at the Main Street Children’s Museum and let your little one engage in creative play. Each year, Rock Hill celebrates spring with the Come-See-Me Festival and for the month of December, Old Town transforms into a whimsical Christmas town for ChristmasVille.

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