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EMBRAC E LIFE’S PLEASURES. FOR A NIGHT OR A LIF ETIME. Simply put, there’s nothing like Hartness — a vibrant mix of exceptional living and extraordinary experiences.

The name evokes excellence. Your visit reveals one pleasant surprise after another. You’ll find a luxurious hotel and spa, acclaimed restaurants, cozy long-term rental cottages, and a growing list of anticipated shops and services in the village center.

This is Greenville’s unique 482-acre walkable village, master planned by renowned architects around a 180acre nature preserve. Here, estate homes, charming cottages, and townhomes are crafted by a curated selection of the area’s finest builders and nestled around pocket parks and greenspaces. Recreation and friendships await just outside your door.

Come for a day or linger longer. In fact, there’s no better time to make plans for your dream home and enjoy these pleasures for a lifetime.

Nowhere else in Greenville can you find this kind of opportunity for new urban living. And it’s all 15 minutes from Greenville’s Main Street and five miles from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport.

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ROOM TO ROAM I PLAC ES TO PLAY I A LIF E TO LOVE 180-acre Nature Preserve | Hartness Grand Lawn | Hotel Hartness | Spa H | Patterson Kitchen + Bar The One5 Kitchen & Cocktails | Lakes for Kayaking & Fishing | Hiking Trails | Basketball | Pickleball Croquet Lawn | Bocce Courts | Pool Club with Jr. Olympic and Kids Pools, Cabanas, and Open-Air Loggia Playground | Homestead at Hartness | Fitness Center | Farm & Community Gardens | Pecan Grove

864.920.0375 / HARTNESSLIVING.COM Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal notice. Prices and availability subject to change. All specifications supplied by builder/seller, and subject to change or modification. It is the responsibility of the buyer or buyer’s agent to verify. Equal housing opportunity – David Robertson, Broker-in-Charge / Hartness Real Estate, LLC

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1 McDaniel Greene, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 | 148 Thomas Green Blvd., Clemson, SC 29631

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Source: GGAR MLS Sales Volume 2010-2022.

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At The Cliffs, year-round splendor and 50-mile vistas can change your entire perspective. Explore seven private golf club communities in the Carolina Mountains and on Lake Keowee offering boundless nature and curated experiences suitable for every desired adventure, all creating cherished memories for generations to come.

Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property.

This is not an offer where registration is required prior to any other offer being made. Void where prohibited by law. In South Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales SC, LLC, 1 Birdie Court, Marietta, SC 29661 and 3430 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC 29682, Lauren Fine Buckland, Broker-in-Charge. In North Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales NC, LLC, 5 Cliffside Parkway, Arden, NC 28704, Lauren Fine Buckland, Broker-in-Charge. Copyright: © 2023 Cliffs Land Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRO // 12

DRINK & DINE // 55

DWELL // 87

864 Map.......................................................12

Breakfast Spots........................................ 56

Neighborhoods........................................ 88

Greenville by the Numbers....................17

Coffee Shops..............................................57

Schools......................................................90

Southern Charm....................................... 18

Weekend Brunch......................................58

Holy Land.................................................. 92

Famous Folks from the 864................ 20

Chef-Forward Cuisine............................. 59

Nonprofits................................................. 94

Notable Local Authors.......................... 20

Farm-To-Table Fare.................................. 60

Employers................................................. 95

864 Independent Bookstores............. 20

Healthy Eats.............................................. 62

Hospitals.................................................... 96

The 864’s Most Instaworthy Spots.....22

International Cuisine............................... 63

Golf Communities................................... 98

Shoeless Joe: Local Legend................ 24

Asian Cuisine............................................. 64

Water that Wows.................................... 24

Italian Cuisine............................................ 65

Media Mentions....................................... 24

Latin American Cuisine.......................... 66 Mexican & Tacos........................................67 Pizzerias...................................................... 68 Steakhouses.............................................. 70

DISCOVER // 27 The Heart of the 864............................. 28 Bikes, Brews & Bites............................... 29 Home Teams............................................. 30 Riveting Rides............................................31 Mad for Museums....................................32 Passion for Performance...................... 34 Area Arts....................................................35 Historical Figures.................................... 38 Sound Sites...............................................40 Party Time.................................................. 41 The Great Outdoors............................... 42 Gone to the Dogs................................... 43 Fun for All................................................. 44 Happy Harvest......................................... 46 Shop Local.................................................47

Seafood Restaurants...............................72 Burger Joints..............................................73 Barbecue Joints........................................74 Food Halls & Collectives.........................76 Sports Bars.................................................77 Cocktail Bars..............................................78 Rooftop Bars..............................................79 Craft Breweries & Taprooms................. 80

DOWNTOWNS // 101 Spartanburg............................................102 Anderson................................................. 104 Easley........................................................106 Greer ........................................................107 Clemson....................................................108 Travelers Rest............................................ 111 Mauldin...................................................... 112 Fountain Inn.............................................114 Simpsonville............................................. 115

Distilleries.................................................... 81 Vineyards & Wineries...............................82 Wine Bars....................................................83 Frozen Treats............................................. 84 Desserts.......................................................85

DRIVE // 119 More to Explore......................................120 Hendersonville/Flat Rock.................... 123 Asheville................................................... 125 Charleston................................................ 127

Free-For-All.............................................. 48 On Lake Time........................................... 49 2024 Annual Events................................52

RESOURCE GUIDE // 131

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Jasper Johns (born 1930) Flags 1, 1973 Art © Jasper Johns/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Jacob Lawrence, 1917 – 2000 The North Star (from Harriet and the Promised Land ), 1967 gouache and tempera on paper

Romare Howard Bearden, 1911 – 1988 Salome, 1973 acrylic and collage on Masonite

Mary Cassatt, 1844 – 1926 Clarissa, Turned Left, with Her Hand to Her Ear, circa 1893 pastel on paper

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William H. Johnson, 1901 – 1970 Lift Up Thy Voice and Sing, 1942 gouache, pen and ink on paper

Andrew Wyeth (1917– 2009) In the Orchard, 1973 watercolor on paper

Named one of South Carolina’s “10 Best Attractions,” by USA TODAY 10Best and as one of the Top Three Things to Do in Greenville by U.S. News & World Report Travel, the Greenville County Museum of Art is home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth.

When you visit the GCMA, you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of American art, including one of the world’s best institutional collections of works by America’s most acclaimed living artist, Jasper Johns. The museum’s unrivaled Southern Collection highlights a collection of clay vessels created by the enslaved potter David Drake and one of the largest collections of paintings by William H. Johnson outside the Smithsonian.

And admission is always free!

VISIT THE GCMA &

David Drake, circa 1800 – circa 1870 butter churn, 1858 alkaline-glazed stoneware

LEAVE SMARTER. Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College Street on Heritage Green 864.271.7570 gcma.org Wed - Sat 10 am - 5 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm

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THE CAROLINAS’ ONLY ORTHOPEDIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

Kathryn DeYoung hadn’t lived in the Upstate long when a family emergency introduced her to Pelham Medical Center.

“They were the best – best experience in the emergency room ever,” DeYoung said. “So, when I was looking for a doctor, I decided I had to have whoever was associated with Pelham. I ended up at the Pelham Medical Offices at Five Forks with Dr. Katherine Enos. I love her.”

When crippling back pain began affecting her quality of life, DeYoung knew Dr. Enos would be her first call.

“When I decided I needed an MRI, I called her. Dr. Enos got me in like the next day. She did X-rays on my back and confirmed I needed an MRI. So that afternoon – this is how fast the people at Pelham are – they scheduled my MRI for three days later. I got my MRI. That afternoon, they had the results. The next week, I had an appointment with spine surgeon Dr. David Briski. So literally within a week, I had gone from seeing my doctor to having an MRI, to having an appointment with Dr. Briski, all within the Pelham family.”

With 48 inpatient rooms and low wait times in its emergency room, Pelham Medical Center is continuously expanding services to meet the needs of patients. It’s also part of a network of providers and locations that offer a variety of care options – including primary care practices, an immediate care center and Gibbs Cancer Center.

Conveniently located off Interstate 85 and Highway 14, Pelham Medical Center is nationally recognized for its patient experience and quality of care.

Pelham Medical Center is the first hospital in the Carolinas to become an Orthopedic Center of Excellence – a DNV designation that recognizes an organization as a demonstrated leader in the safe delivery of orthopedic services.

In 2023, the hospital achieved the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the third year in a row and was named among the top 5% in the nation for outstanding patient experience for consecutive years.

In August, U.S. News & World Report recognized Pelham Medical Center as high performing in back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, hip replacement, and kidney failure.

‘We do everything at Pelham’ More than a year after surgery, DeYoung is feeling “fabulous” and continues to seek out the Pelham Medical Center family for her healthcare needs.

“I love Pelham. As a family, we do everything at Pelham,” she said.

To learn more about the Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Pelham Medical Center, visit Go.SRHS.com/Ortho or call 864-530-6000 today.

Find out just how good it feels to have top-ranked, personalized attention close to home.

From primary care to emergency care, we are the only hospital in the Upstate to rank in the top 5% for patient experience in the nation by Healthgrades. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing quality care in the community we love.

Primary Care We take pride providing convenient quality care to your entire family. Call to schedule an appointment at a location near you.

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General Surgery Our goal is to make patients feel comfortable by talking through every step of their journey, from initial discussions to the procedure and their post-operative expectations.

Our surgeons specialize in areas such as: Appendectomy Colonoscopy Hernia surgery Breast surgery No referral is needed, call 864-849-9555 if you have a general surgery need.

Emergency Care You never expect an emergency, but we're standing ready – just in case. Our emergency department is open 24/7 to provide care for a range of concerns, including: Chest pain Wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing Sudden numbness or weakness Bleeding that cannot be stopped We're ready to care for you, with minimal wait times and excellent patient satisfaction.

Check wait times at PelhamMedicalCenter.com.

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GREENVILLE by the numbers DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS, RETAILERS, AND VENUES

Downtown Greenville has the largest concentration of cultural amenities in the region.

Retailers: 115 Restaurants: 110 Museums: 8 Performing Arts Venues: 8 Sports and Entertainment Venues: 4 City Event Days per Year: 300

TOURISM Visitors to Greenville County: 7 million Annual Visitor Expenditures: $1.5 billion Number of Hotel Rooms Downtown: 2,000+ Number of Hotel Rooms in Greenville County: 10,000+

PEOPLE & POPULATION City of Greenville: 72,310 City Households: 33,089 Greenville County: 525,539 864 Region: 1,860,102

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

(City of Greenville, age 25 and above) Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 53.6% Graduate/Professional Degree: 20.6% Bachelor’s Degree: 33.0% Associate Degree: 6.2% High School Diploma: 93.0%

INCOME

(City of Greenville) Per Capita Income: $48,837 Average Household Income: $105,046 Median Household Income: $60,388

BUSINESS CLIMATE South Carolina is an employment-at-will state, with less than 1% of Greenville County residents members of a union. Several sites in the Upstate are designated foreign trade zone areas. Greenville boasts the highest level of foreign capital investment per capita in the nation, and the region is home to a dynamic mix of international firms, including BMW and Michelin. Greenville maintains a Standard and Poor’s AAA bond rating.

GREENVILLE GOVERNMENT Mayor: Knox White (current term: 2023-2027) Greenville City Council: consists of a mayor elected at-large and six council members who serve four-year staggered terms, two of whom are elected at-large and four elected from their respective districts. The mayor serves as the chairperson.

Greenville County Council: comprises 12 members elected for four-year staggered terms from their respective districts; currently led by Chairman Dan Tripp.

LOCATION Greenville is located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina. Greenville and the surrounding areas, situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, are commonly referred to as the Upstate. The region is centrally located between Atlanta and Charlotte and between Miami and New York City.

Source: GreenvilleSC.gov, U.S. Census Bureau

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Southern Charm

BY M. LINDA LEE

THE SECRET’S OUT: Greenville, South Carolina, is the place to be!

Whether you’re a new resident or simply sampling some of Greenville’s many attractions for a weekend, the city’s signature blend of Southern charm and cosmopolitan cool is bound to wow you. But don’t take our word for it: Greenville garnered 146 mentions in the national and regional press in 2022 alone.

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a mild climate and an average of 220 sunny days a year. Some 230 international businesses from 27 countries have a major presence in the Greenville area, including automaker BMW and tire manufacturer Michelin, both located just off Interstate 85.

Providing skilled employees for many of these companies are graduates from some of the South’s most acclaimed colleges and universities, including University of South Carolina Upstate, Furman University, Wofford College and Clemson

University, to name just a few.

The strongest pulse in this former textile town beats downtown along the 12 revitalized blocks of Main Street, shaded by leafy maple and oak trees and punctuated by airy plazas. By day, folks come here to peruse one-of-a-kind shops, chat with artists working in their studios at Art Crossing along the riverfront, and stroll the wooded paths through Falls Park. Here, the Reedy River forms a rushing waterfall as it tumbles over the rocks underneath Main Street.

Don’t miss the unobstructed view of

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the falls from the cantilevered deck of the show-stopping Liberty Bridge, a 345-foot-long pedestrian suspension bridge supported by two 90-foot-tall steel masts. Cutting through the park, the 28-mile Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail makes a sylvan path along which to walk, run, or bike.

By night, twinkling white lights illuminate Main Street while the stars come out in Broadway shows at the Peace Center, and in a constellation of other local theaters such as Centre Stage, Greenville Theatre, and Warehouse Theatre. For its size, the city offers an impressive arts scene, ranging from the Greenville County Museum of Art, famed for its collection of paintings by Andrew Wyeth, to the Greenville Center for Creative Arts in the Village of West Greenville, which shines a spotlight on local artists. Heritage Green presides as downtown’s cultural campus, home to the Greenville

County Museum of Art, Children’s Museum of the Upstate, Sigal Music Museum, Upcountry History Museum, Greenville Theatre, and the Hughes Public Library.

Anchoring the south end of Main Street, Fluor Field lays out a scale replica of Boston’s Fenway Park, where the Greenville Drive, the Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, plays. Beyond baseball, you can root for the other home teams: the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, an ECHL affiliate hockey team; and the Greenville Triumph, a USL League One men’s soccer team, and its sister preprofessional women’s team, the Greenville Liberty. If you prefer to get in on the action yourself, hit the trails at area state parks—including Paris Mountain, Caesars Head, Croft, and Jones Gap—which offer a host of recreational opportunities within an easy hour’s drive of downtown.

When all that activity whets your

appetite, Greenville serves up a vibrant menu of food and beverages. Start your summer Saturday mornings downtown at the TD Saturday Market, a smorgasbord of fresh products from local fields. When it comes to restaurants, the city sets out diverse offerings from traditional Southern meat-and-three spots and off-thebeaten-path ethnic eateries to upscale restaurants helmed by Greenville’s five James Beard Award semifinalists. On the craft brew side, the city claims more than 20 breweries, a number of which are downtown.

It’s not just one thing that makes Greenville extraordinary. It’s the combination of climate and geography, arts and cultural offerings, international business and institutions of higher learning, and the diverse array of independently owned restaurants and breweries—topped with a generous dollop of Southern hospitality—that sets this city apart. 864 EXPLORE 864 / 19

[ G L I T T E R AT I ] FAMOUS FOLKS FROM THE 864

[ BY THE BOOK ] Peg Leg Bates, entertainer who tap danced with a wooden leg (1907-1998)

Edwin McCain, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter

NOTABLE LOCAL AUTHORS When it comes to the written word, there’s nothing more wonderful than leafing through the pages of talent from across the 864. We curated a list of some of the best recently published works by local authors.

• Ron Rash The Caretaker (Doubleday, 2023)

Chadwick Boseman, actor (1976–2020)

Sandi Morris, pole vaulter and silver medalist at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Tyler Florence, celebrity chef Dick Riley, South Carolina governor and former U.S. secretary of education Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics player, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 2008

Jesse Jackson, politician and civil rights activist

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• George Singleton The Curious Lives of Nonprofit Martyrs (Dzanc Books, 2023)

• Matthew Cordell Cornbread & Poppy (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2022) • Jonathan Hickman Decorum (Image Comics, 2022)

• Susan Zurenda The Girl from the Red Rose Motel (Mercer University Press, 2023)

• Kristina Van Dyk What Color Do You Feel?

(Westbow Press, 2022)

• Christina O’Connor What’s in Drew’s Shoe?

(Mascot Kids!, 2023)

• Elizabeth Sumner Wafler Topanga Canyon (Independently published, 2022)

• Joan Herlong As Is: An Insider’s Guide to Real Estate (ForbesBooks, 2023)

• Scott Gould Things That Crash, Things That Fly (Koehler Books, 2020)

864 INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES Charles Townes, Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1915–2015)

Joanne Woodward, Academy Awardand Golden Globewinning actress

Angel’s BookShoppe 2327-1 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville AngelsBookShoppe.com

M.Judson Booksellers 130 S. Main St., Suite 200A, Greenville MJudsonBooks.com

As the Page Turns 32 S. Main St., Travelers Rest AsThePageTurnsBooks.com

Mr. K’s Used Books 101 Verdae Blvd., Suite 320, Greenville MrKsUsedBooks.com

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., No. 2, Greenville Fiction-Addiction.com

McDowell’s Emporium 104 Oak Dr., Anderson McDowellsEmporium.com

Hub City Bookshop 186 W. Main St., Spartanburg HubCity.org/Bookshop

Poor Richard’s Booksellers 107 W. Main St., Easley @PoorRichardsBooksellers

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[ PICTURE PERFECT ] THE 864’S MOST INSTAWORTHY SPOTS Whether you’re a burgeoning influencer or simply looking for a pretty place to grab a good pic, the 864 is brimming with beautiful backgrounds for your Insta-shots. Here are our top spots for pics.

Campbell’s Covered Bridge

Furman Bell Tower

¨ Butterfly Garden at Roper Mountain Science Center 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville ¨ Campbell’s Covered Bridge 171 Campbells Covered Bridge Rd. Landrum ¨ Furman Bell Tower at Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville ¨ Kilgore-Lewis House 560 N. Academy St., Greenville

Liberty Bridge

¨ Lake Robinson at J. Verne Smith Park 2544 Mays Bridge Rd., Greer ¨ Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy 601 S. Main St., Greenville ¨ Medusa Tree at Furman Overlook in Falls Park 601 S. Main St., Greenville

Rock Quarry Garden

¨ Mountain Lake at Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville ¨ Pretty Place/Symmes Chapel at Camp Greenville 100 YMCA Camp Rd., Cleveland ¨ Poinsett Bridge 580 Callahan Mountain Rd. Travelers Rest

Medusa Tree

Poinsett Bridge

¨ Rock Quarry Garden in Cleveland Park 200 McDaniel Ave., Greenville ¨ Table Rock at Table Rock State Park 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens ¨ UP on the Roof at Embassy Suites Hotel 250 Riverplace, Greenville 22 / EXPLORING864.COM

Pretty Place / Symmes Chapel

Butterfly Garden

[ W AT E R I S L I F E ] WATER THAT WOWS NATIONWIDE

[ SHOELESS JOE ] PAYING HOMAGE TO LOCAL LEGEND Baseball legend Joseph Jefferson Jackson (1887-1951) got his start in the textile league with the Greenville Spinners. It was here he got his nickname “Shoeless Joe,” for running the bases in his stocking feet after a new pair of spikes rubbed blisters on his feet.

Jackson went on to become an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, where he solidified his reputation as the greatest natural hitter to ever play the game. In 1911, he set the all-time record for highest batting average ever by a rookie—.408—a record that still stands today. In 1919, he set a World Series record with 12 base hits.

Jackson was banned from the MLB, however, as a result of the Black Sox scandal, in which members of the Chicago White Sox allegedly participated in a conspiracy to fix the 1919 World Series. Jackson’s role in the plot was never proven and, indeed, most people believe he was innocent.

Today, a statue of Shoeless Joe and his bat, Black Betsy, marks the entrance to Fluor Field in the West End, and his former home—now the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library—sits across from the baseball stadium. The original street number on the house was changed to 356 to reflect Jackson’s career batting average, the third-highest in baseball history.

For additional information, visit ShoelessJoeJackson.org.

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“Clear, clean, soft, and sweet” is how the judges described Greenville’s water when it was named Best of the Best-Tasting Water in North America at the 2011 conference of the American Water Works Association in Washington, D.C. Greenville’s water—which repeatedly ranks as the best in South Carolina—owes its great taste to the fact that most of it flows from large watersheds in the foothills of

the Blue Ridge Mountains into two reservoirs at the headwaters of the South Saluda River and the North Saluda River in northern Greenville County. A third reservoir at Lake Keowee in Pickens County is owned

by Duke Energy.

Greenville Water owns all 26,000 acres of the two watersheds, protecting these undeveloped lands in order to assure that the area’s water stands up to its pristine reputation.

[ MEDIA MENTIONS ] THE 864’S TOP HONORS We certainly think our Southern city is special, but to be fair, we’re a little biased. Over the years, Greenville has garnered more than its fair share of accolades and mentions on the national media’s best-of lists, and some of them are making us blush. From Forbes to Conde Nast, see below for some of our most recent mentions.

• 20 Best Small Towns to Retire (HGTV, 2023) • #1 Best Waterfalls in the U.S. (Time Out, 2023) • The South’s Best Cities (Southern Living, 2023) • 2023 Innovation in Park Design National Award (National Recreation and Park Association, 2023) • The Coolest Small Cities in the U.S. (Thrillist Travel, 2023) • 10 U.S. Spots for a Perfect Fall Getaway (USA Today, 2023)

• Best Small Towns in America: Best for Good Eats (Men’s Journal, 2023) • Neighborhood to Watch: Overbrook (Forbes, 2023) • The 10 Friendliest Cities in the U.S. (Conde Nast Traveler, 2022) • Best Destinations in the U.S. to Bring Your Dog (Lonely Planet, 2022) • Most Optimistic Cities, #2 in the first quarter of 2022 (LinkedIn Market Research, 2022)

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THE HEART of the 864

FAST FACT Falls Park on the Reedy ranks among the Top 10 Best Parks in the United States, per TripAdvisor.

The most iconic place in Greenville is where the city’s earliest history melds with its modern identity. Falls Park on the Reedy— this magnificent, 32-acre park in the heart of the city—is filled with scenic overlooks, lush gardens, pathways, and, as the name suggests, a stunning cascade of natural falls.

Spanning the falls is the Liberty Bridge, a curved, cantilevered suspension bridge—designed by the acclaimed architect Miguel Rosales—with a geometry so unique it has yet to be replicated anywhere else. While this signature structure is today’s can’tmiss spot along the river, elsewhere in the park are the ruins of yesterday’s mills, which used the Reedy as a power source and ultimately birthed the city.

Scattered among the colorful flowers and native plants are markers detailing historic points of interest. Some other features to note: MAIN STREET BRIDGE A 1910 structure with a secluded seating area tucked underneath.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREENVILLE AMPHITHEATER A circular terrace lawn along the river with picturesque views.

TD STAGE A venue for the Upstate Shakespeare Festival and other outdoor performances.

Falls Park

RIVER LODGE A picnic shelter at the site where Richard Pearis, Greenville’s first European settler, established a trading post.

PEDRICK’S GARDEN A two-acre memorial garden honoring Pedrick Lowry, who was instrumental in creating Falls Park. Features include a bronze Sunflower Fountain by Ed Zeigler, Charles Gunning, and Robert Brown.

FURMAN OVERLOOK Notable for a uniquely beautiful American beech, known as the Medusa Tree for its visible root structure.

FALLS LAKE FALLS A commissioned sculpture by internationally recognized artist Bryan Hunt, located in Tate Plaza at the park entrance.

ROSE CRYSTAL TOWER A sculpture made of rose-colored polyvitro by renowned artist Dale Chihuly, to honor Harriet Wyche for her role in establishing Falls Park.

Located in the Harriet Wyche Memorial Garden.

"UNTITLED 2002-2003" A sculpture by Joel Shapiro commonly called the dancing man, located across the river from the main entrance at the Wyche Overlook.

OLD MILL GARDEN A downstream greenspace that contains ruins from the historic Vardry Mill.

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SPRING FALLS GARDEN Highlighted with a spring house constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps to provide fresh water to Greenvillians.

RESTAURANTS Passerelle Bistro, a casual French bistro, overlooks the park. Many other restaurants are just steps away.

LIBERTY BRIDGE BY THE NUMBERS • $4.5M project designed by Miguel Rosales • Horizontal curve radius of 214 feet • Spans 345 feet across the falls • Two 90-foot suspension towers • Towers lean downstream at a 15-degree angle Falls Park | 601 S. Main St. | FallsPark.com

The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 28-mile multiuse path that runs along the scenic Reedy River, connecting Laurens Road, Cleveland Park, Falls Park, and downtown Greenville to Furman University, Travelers Rest, and beyond—with more miles and connections on the way. The trail is a favorite spot to run, ride bikes, walk dogs, rollerblade, and more. Find an interactive map at GreenvilleRec.com.

Don’t have a bike? Rent one at Greenville Bike & Tri, located right on the trail at The Commons, or at Sunrift Adventures, on the trail in Travelers Rest. Reedy Rides also rents bikes and will take you on a tour, too. Try out an e-bike at Pedego Electric Bikes at Hampton Station.

Major food and brew stops along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail include Main Street Travelers Rest, Hampton Station, The Commons, and Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery.

MAIN STREET TRAVELERS REST INCLUDES: Community Tap Copperhead Mountain Distillery Farmhouse Tacos Leopard Forest Coffee Co. Monkey Wrench Smokehouse Pink Mama’s Ice Cream Shop Shortfields Sidewall Pizza Sushi Yama Swamp Rabbit Brewery Tandem Creperie & Coffee House The Tasting Room Topsoil Kitchen & Market Tree House Cafe & Studio Whistle Stop at The American Cafe

SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY: This farm-fresh stop offers coffees, smoothies, sweet treats, and a scrumptious cafe menu that’s scratch-made with locally sourced ingredients. There’s wood-fired pizza, too, topped with from-the-farm veggies and regional cheeses.

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PRISMA HEALTH SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL

BIKES, BREWS & Bites

For mountain bikers who want to sharpen their bike-handling skills before hitting the trails, Gateway’s Bike Skills Flow Park offers a progression of trails with various challenges and terrains.

115 Henderson Drive, Travelers Rest GreenvilleRec.com/parks/gateway-park

HAMPTON STATION INCLUDES: Due South Coffee Keipi Waffle Drop Wandering Bard Meadery White Duck Taco Shop THE COMMONS INCLUDES: Automatic Taco Bake Room GB&D (Golden Brown & Delicious) Methodical Coffee The Community Tap

FAST FACT Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is the No. 1 Best Urban Bike Path in America per Fodor's Travel; the No. 3 Best Urban Trail per USA Today; and the No. 3 Most Scenic Bike Trail Across America per the New York Post.

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PRO + COLLEGIATE TEAMS

HOME TEAMS

Greenville Swamp Rabbits

MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS GREENVILLE DRIVE Fluor Field at the West End 945 S. Main St., Greenville GreenvilleDrive.com

A minor league Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox playing at Fluor Field at the West End, a 5,500-seat replica of Fenway Park GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St., Greenville SwampRabbits.com

A minor league hockey ECHL affiliate

COLLEGE TEAMS ANDERSON UNIVERSITY TROJANS

FURMAN PALADINS

Paladin Stadium 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville GreenvilleTriumph.com

NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference

NCAA Division 1, Southern Conference

Greenville’s professional Division-III soccer team, winner of the 2020 USL League One Championship

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY BRUINS BJUBruins.com

NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY CRUSADERS

GREENVILLE TRIUMPH

AUTrojans.com

NCAA Division III; NCCAA CLEMSON TIGERS ClemsonTigers.com

GREENVILLE LIBERTY Paladin Stadium 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville GreenvilleLiberty.com

One of the eight founding teams of USL W League

Greenville Liberty

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FurmanPaladins.com

NGUAthletics.com

NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas (primary), Gulf South (football only)

NCAA Division 1, Atlantic Coast Conference. Includes the three-time national championship football team that plays in Death Valley

USC UPSTATE SPARTANS

CONVERSE COLLEGE VALKYRIES

WOFFORD TERRIERS

GoValkyries.com

WoffordTerriers.com

NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas

NCAA Division 1, Southern Conference

UpstateSpartans.com

NCAA Division I, Big South Conference, Gulf South

Greenville Drive

FAST FACT Greenville is a Top 10 Cycling City in America (Global Cycling Network).

BIKE SHOPS THAT DOUBLE AS BREW PUBS PINEY MOUNTAIN BIKE LOUNGE

20 Piney Mountain Rd., Greenville | PineyMtB.com

Part taproom, part full-service bike shop, with a pump track out back.

Local craft brews, wine, and cider complement a daily food truck schedule of popular mobile eateries MOUNTAIN GOAT GREENVILLE

120 Shaw St., Greenville | MountainGoatGvl.com

A destination for bikes and brews, serving Methodical Coffee along with more than 40 craft beers. Plus, 100% of profits go toward mentoring and job opportunities for at-risk youth

UPSTATE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS CROFT STATE PARK 450 Croft State Park Rd., Spartanburg SouthCarolinaParks.com/Croft

Twenty miles of mountain biking trails across rolling, wooded terrain

RIVETING RIDES Greenville not only rocks—it rolls! With 17 miles of on-street bikeways, 13 miles of paved bike trails, a public bike-share program, and the acclaimed Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Spartanburg is a Bicycle Friendly Community, too—in fact, it was the first city in the state to earn this designation.

Bicyclists can also enjoy the 8.5-mile DoodleTrail which connects Easley and Pickens.

PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville SouthCarolinaParks.com/Paris-Mountain

Fifteen miles of mountain biking trails. NOTE: Biking is not allowed on any of the trails on Saturdays PLEASANT RIDGE COUNTY PARK 4232 State Highway 11, Marietta GreenvilleRec.com/Parks/Pleasant-Ridge-Park/

This six-mile trail—comprising mostly smooth-rolling, hardpacked singletrack, with a few rock gardens and a couple of tight off-camber switchbacks—is named in honor of Jorge Francisco Arango.

SADLERS CREEK STATE PARK

MARQUEE CYCLING EVENTS

940 Sadlers Creek Rd., Anderson SouthCarolinaParks.com/Sadlers-Creek

ASSAULT ON MOUNT MITCHELL

A six-mile, beginner-friendly forest trail that’s well groomed and mostly level

TheAssaults.com

Hosted every spring since 1974, a grueling 102.7-mile ride from downtown Spartanburg to the summit of Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, with more than 10,000 feet of vertical climb HINCAPIE GRAN FONDO Hincapie.com/GranFondo/Greenville

Hosted every October, bringing in celebrity cyclists and offering 15-, 50-, and 80-mile routes on the roads where George Hincapie trains SRHS CRITERIUM SpartanburgCrit.com

A closed-circuit, multilap cycling race through downtown Spartanburg, with six events—four amateur and two professional—that are part of the USA CRITS series

STUMPHOUSE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK Stumphouse Tunnel Rd., Walhalla StumphousePark.com

Fourteen miles of trails—with 10 more on the way—where options abound for everyone from novices to seasoned mountain bikers to shred some dirt

AREA BIKE CLUBS UPSTATE SORBA – UpstateSorba.com GREENVILLE SPINNERS – GreenvilleSpinners.org SPARTANBURG FREEWHEELERS – Freewheelers.info SUPRA CYCLING CLUB – SupraBars.com/Cycling-Club/ EXPLORE 864 / 31

CYCLING

Pro cyclist—and Greenville resident— George Hincapie

MUSEUMS

Mad for

MUSEUMS ANDERSON COUNTY MUSEUM 202 E. Greenville St., Anderson AndersonCountyMuseum.sc.gov

A collection of artifacts curated to spark interest and insight into the people and events that shaped Anderson GREENVILLE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 420 College St., Greenville GCMA.org

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate

The South’s premier American Art museum, with the largest public collection of watercolors by American icon Andrew Wyeth plus 40 works by Jasper Johns GREER HERITAGE MUSEUM 106 S. Main St., Greer GreerHeritage.com

Exhibiting artifacts from Greer’s dynamic history, with interactive displays for kids. Special events include a popular series of ghost tours MUSEUM & GALLERY AT BOB JONES UNIVERSITY 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville BJUMG.org

Featuring 105 Italian Baroque paintings in America’s largest collection of Old European Masters. Currently by private tour only SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MUSEUM & BASEBALL LIBRARY 356 Field St., Greenville ShoelessJoeJackson.org

Visit the baseball legend’s home and see the many artifacts, photos, and books that document Jackson’s place in baseball history SIGAL MUSIC MUSEUM

Sigal Music Museum

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE 300 College St., Greenville 130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg TCMUpstate.org

A Smithsonian Affiliate that sparks a passion for curiosity and learning through play. Greenville’s interactive exhibits and hands-on activities interest children of all ages; Spartanburg’s programming is designed for ages five and under

516 Buncombe St., Greenville SigalMusicMuseum.org

THE UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM

The No. 3 best new museum in the country, per USA Today, tells the diverse stories of musical instruments from across the globe

Interpreting the Upstate’s history with 43,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. Family Fun Days and Neighborhood Nights make it accessible for all

540 Buncombe St., Greenville UpcountryHistory.org

SPARTANBURG ART MUSEUM 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg SpartanburgArtMuseum.org

A regional museum promoting contemporary visual arts with a diverse range of exhibits and educational programs SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg SpartanburgHistory.org

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PICTURE THIS Peruse the largest collection of historic Greenville photography (more than 5,000 images) at the Greenville County Historical Society. Lots of primary source records, maps, and newspapers dating back to the 19th century, too.

100 Lavinia Ave., Greenville GreenvilleHistory.org

PERFORMING ARTS

Passion for

PERFORMANCE

THE YOUNTS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn | YountsCenter.org

A stylish venue for community theater, chorale, and symphony performances as well as national acts.

GROUPS

VENUES

BALLET SPARTANBURG BalletSpartanburg.org | A regional dance company

BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA

650 N. Academy St., Greenville | BonSecoursArena.com

The 864’s premier venue for sports and entertainment, bringing in big-name performing acts, ice shows, WWE, and more. With 15,000 seats, “The Well” is also home ice to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits minor league hockey team.

CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE CarolinaBallet.org | A professional resident dance company CENTRE STAGE

BROOKS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

CentreStage.org | Presenting a year-round schedule of professional productions and special events such as art exhibits

The hub for performing arts in Clemson, hosting world-class dance, theatre and musical performances.

CHAUTAUQUA

221 Brooks Center, Clemson / clemson.edu/centers-institutes/brooks

CCNB AMPHITHEATRE AT HERITAGE PARK

861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | CCNBAmphitheatre.com

An outdoor venue that brings in the country’s biggest bands and headliner performers.

CHAPMAN CULTURAL CENTER

200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg | ChapmanCulturalCenter.org

The hub of Spartanburg’s arts community, providing a venue for Ballet Spartanburg, Spartanburg Little Theatre, and Spartanburg Philharmonic.

MAULDIN CULTURAL CENTER

101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | MauldinCulturalCenter.org

Presenting plays and musicals by in-house community theater companies. Be sure to check out the Public Art Trail lining the venue’s perimeter.

PEACE CENTER

300 S. Main St., Greenville | PeaceCenter.org

The heart of downtown’s performing arts scene, showcasing many of the world’s top performers and the most popular Broadway tours, with a 2,100-seat concert hall, the 400-seat Gunter Theatre, and the outdoor TD Stage.

SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

385 N. Church St., Spartanburg | CrowdPleaser.com

A cornerstone of Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District, showcasing national talent and local entertainment since 1951.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

HistoryComesAlive.org | Making history come alive via stories and interactive performances

ELECTRIC CITY PLAYHOUSE @ECPlayhouse | A community theater favorite for 36 seasons, with a mix of drama, comedy and musicals GREATER ANDERSON MUSICAL ARTS CONSORTIUM GAMAC.org | Umbrella organization showcasing GAMAC Chamber Orchestra, GAMAC Chorale, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, GAMAC Children’s Chorus, and The Electric City Big Band GREENVILLE CHORALE GreenvilleChorale.com | 160 singers—in one voice—presenting classic masterworks and contemporary compositions GREENVILLE THEATRE GreenvilleTheatre.org | Greenville’s oldest and largest locally producing professional theater GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GreenvilleSymphony.org | A professional orchestra presenting a Masterworks Series with world-class guest artists as well as chamber music and holiday concerts INTERNATIONAL BALLET GREENVILLE InternationalBalletSC.org | A premier dance company in residence at the Peace Center SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE SCChildrensTheatre.org | Offering children’s productions, classes, and educational outreach SPARTANBURG LITTLE THEATRE SpartanburgLittleTheatre.com | Community theater for all ages SPARTANBURG PHILHARMONIC SpartanburgPhilharmonic.org | Performing classic masterworks, genrebending pieces, and everything in between THE MARKET THEATRE COMPANY MarketTheatre.org | Showcasing top-quality, affordable theatrical performances THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE WarehouseTheatre.com | Presenting a diverse slate of cutting-edge productions that you won’t find elsewhere in the 864

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With support from the Metropolitan Arts Council, Greenville paints its visual arts scene in broad strokes, promoting top-shelf arts events in its ever-expanding list of things to do.

MONTHLY

SUMMER

Various art studios GreenvilleArts.com/First-Fridays

Downtown Greenville GreenvilleArts.com/FOUP-2

It’s all about art every first Friday of the month, when some 25 artists welcome visitors to their studios after hours from 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Arts Council, First Fridays encompasses studios in downtown Greenville, Village of West Greenville, Augusta Street, Hampton Station, and Taylors.

This 24-hour juried competition challenges local artists to create work to display on the eight recycling bins along Main Street in downtown Greenville.

Winning works are also exhibited at the Metropolitan Art Council, 16 Augusta St.

FIRST FRIDAYS GALLERY CRAWL

MAY 10-12 ARTISPHERE

Downtown Greenville Artisphere.org

Downtown teems with artists’ booths, bands, and craft activities in early May, when Greenville’s premier annual art festival takes to Main Street.

FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE

SEPTEMBER

INDIE CRAFT PARADE Timmons Arena at Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway IndieCraftParade.com

Browsing the creations of more than 100 local artisans at the Indie Craft Parade is bound to inspire creative gift-giving.

SEE HERE The calendar is always full—and the walls are, too—at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts, where you’ll find dynamic exhibitions of art by local, regional, and national artists.

101 Abney St., Greenville artcentergreenville.org

OCTOBER 18-20

ANTIQUE FINE ARTS & DESIGN WEEKEND Greenville County Museum of Art gcma.org/antiques

This popular event features dealers from across the country exhibiting the best antiques, fine art, and design in the Southeast.

ANNUAL VISUAL ARTS EVENTS

2024 AREA ARTS

NOVEMBER OPEN STUDIOS

Various locations within a 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville GreenvilleArts.com/Greenville-Open-Studios

A free, self-guided art tour to connect with more than 125 local artists one-on-one in their studios.

a love of theatre starts here.

High-quality, live theatrical performances for multigenerational audiences in the heart of Downtown Greenville.

SHOWS

CAMPS

CLASSES

MORE

153 Augusta St. Greenville. 864.235.2885 scchildrenstheatre.org

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MAC makes it happen with your help.

The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) is committed to providing financial support to local artists, arts organizations and arts education programs throughout Greenville County. MAC relies on generous donations from arts patrons like you to ensure the sustainability of Greenville’s vibrant and thriving arts community.

Read further to learn how every dollar you give to MAC has a significant impact.

GRANTS MAC’s quarterly grants program is the backbone of the organization, and it ensures a major stream of unrestricted income and project support to individual artists, arts organizations and arts education programs throughout Greenville.

LEARN MORE ABOUT

GRANTS.

FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS DOWNTOWN ALIVE

Flat Out Under Pressure is a unique collaboration between the visual arts and sound environmental practices.

The event begins with a 24-hour juried art-making competition; the selected winners display their work on the eight downtown recycling bins, creating an outdoor exhibition for the public.

Downtown Alive is a partnership between MAC and the City of Greenville that takes place on Main Street every Thursday night March through August. The event attracts more than 55,000 people annually.

Visual artists and arts organizations are able to display and sell their work and tickets to performances in the MAC arts tent every week.

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FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE.

DOWNTOWN ALIVE.

FIRST FRIDAYS First Fridays provides a monthly sales opportunity for studios, galleries and other businesses that feature local artwork. On the first Friday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., these venues open their doors to the public for lively artviewing experiences.

LEARN MORE ABOUT

FIRST FRIDAY.

SmartARTS SmartARTS is MAC’s partnership with Greenville County Schools that connects students, artists and teachers to deeper learning and self-awareness through integrating the arts with all areas of education. The result is a richer, more complete experience that fosters deep, connected, personal learning. SmartARTS is housed at the TD Center for Arts Integration at MAC.

Together we make all this happen.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SmartARTS.

OPEN STUDIOS Our signature event celebrates the visual arts community with free studio tours for the public. This self-guided tour, held one weekend every November, is a great way to engage with our community’s incredible talent and to learn about artistic processes. As the premier sales and marketing event for Greenville’s visual artists, Open Studios has provided over $5 million in income for participants since its inception.

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OPEN STUDIOS.

MAConnect New to Greenville or interested in connecting with more people in the arts? MAConnect is the MAC’s social group for art enthusiasts, artists and supporters who are interested in learning more about our cultural community. The goal of this group is to educate Greenville’s arts patrons through unique member events that give access to local artists and arts organizations.

LEARN MORE ABOUT

MAConnect.

greenvillearts.com 16 Augusta Street, Greenville 864.467.3132 Mon. - Fri. | 9 am - 5 pm

MAIN STREET STATUES

HISTORICAL FIGURES Greenville’s impressive collection of public art includes statues memorializing some of the city’s most famous citizens—and one wild boar. Stroll down Main Street to view these expertly crafted works of art, designed by renowned sculptors near and far.

MAX HELLER

by Tom Durham NOMA Flats Plaza, across from Hyatt Regency Greenville

Commemorates the former Greenville mayor, who served from 1971-79, for his many accomplishments, including the initiation of Main Street’s revitalization.

SHOELESS JOE JACKSON

by Doug Young Main and Markley streets, at the entrance to Fluor Field

Commemorates the famed White Sox player with his bat, Black Betsy.

VARDRY MCBEE

by T.J. Dixon Main and Court streets, across from the Westin Poinsett Hotel

Pays tribute to the “Father of Greenville,” whose legacy includes gifting the city with land for its first churches and schools.

JOEL POINSETT

by Zan Wells Main and Court streets, in front of M.Judson Booksellers

Honors the South Carolina statesman and amateur botanist who brought the first poinsettia flower to the U.S. from Mexico; located next to the Westin Poinsett Hotel, which shares his name.

DICK RILEY

by Zan Wells Main and Broad streets, in the Peace Center Plaza

Memorializes the former South Carolina governor and U.S. secretary of education by depicting him reading to two children.

STERLING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

by Mariah Kirby-Smith West corner of Main and Washington streets

Honors students from the first Black public high school in Greenville; located in front of the former Woolworth Building, where Sterling high schoolers held sit-ins during the civil rights movement.

CHARLES TOWNES

by Zan Wells Main Street and Falls Park Drive, across from the entrance to Falls Park

Celebrates the noted Furman University graduate, who invented the maser and the laser and won a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964.

IL PORCELLINO

In front of TD Bank Building

A fanciful bronze replica of the original Il Porcellino (“piglet” in Italian) cast in Italy in 1634 by Baroque master Pietro Tacca.

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Luxury Unleashed

CREATING EXQUISITE POOL RETREATS FOR YOUR HOME

In business over 30 years!

For inspiration follow us on instagram @gencopoolsspas 1217 NE Main Street | Simpsonville, SC 29681 | 864.967.POOL (7665) | gencopools.com

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

SOUND SITES BLIND HORSE SALOON 1035 Lowndes Hill Rd., Greenville | Blind-Horse.com

A country music hot spot since 1995, with a huge dance floor and a popular house band, One Eyed Jack, in addition to visiting artists like Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and Trisha Yearwood.

BLUES BOULEVARD JAZZ 300 River St., Suite 203, Greenville BluesBoulevardJazzGreenville.com

A contemporary venue that features local and national blues and jazz acts Thursdays to Sundays.

FR8YARD 930 E. Main St., Spartanburg | FR8yard.com

An outdoor biergarten—built of repurposed shipping containers—that sends up lots of local musicians and open mic nights. Dog-friendly, so your best friend can enjoy the bands, too.

GENEVIEVE’S AT THE PEACE CENTER 300 S. Main St., Greenville | PeaceCenter.org/Hold-a-Table

The Radio Room

A theater lounge and listening room with its own calendar of small-scale shows featuring local and traveling musicians.

GROUND ZERO

ROCKERS BREWING CO.

3052 Howard St., Spartanburg | @GroundZeroSC

226-A W. Main St., Spartanburg | RJRockers.com

Spartanburg’s jam for 25 years. This rock club hosts plenty of metal and punk bands from all over the world.

Always a local lineup along with local brews. Open mic and hometown favorites play the taproom every Tuesday through Saturday.

MOE JOE COFFEE CO.

SMILEY’S ON THE ROXX

385 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson | @MoeJoeCoffeeClemson

734 S. Main St., Greenville | OnTheRoxxGreenville.com

Plenty of live sounds along with the fresh grounds at this Clemson coffeehouse, a favorite spot for local and regional acoustic acts.

Just as local music fans mourned the closing of the beloved Smiley’s, a new partnership came about with On the Roxx. The establishment has it all—a comfy setting, drinks, food, and now, live music.

THE RADIO ROOM

SWANSON’S WAREHOUSE

110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | RadioRoomGreenville.com

12 N. Irvine St., Greenville | SwansonsWarehouse.com

A live music venue and dive bar with a full kitchen. Sleep in on the weekends, because Sunday “brunch” is served noon-5 p.m.

The walls are covered with eclectic signs commemorating Greenville’s past, but this live music and event venue is on a mission to propel the city’s music scene into the future.

TRIBBLE’S BAR & GRILL

DID YOU KNOW? With intimate communal space, Eighth State Brewing plays host to one of the most adventurous concert series in the area—three acts at every show, always free.

400 Augusta St., Suite 140, Greenville EighthStateBrewing.com

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2910 SC 86, Piedmont | @TribblesBarAndGrill

An out-of-the-way music venue showcasing original local bands, real-feel rock, and old-school country. Find out why everyone sings the praises of the bar and grill menu, too.

WAREHOUSE AT VAUGHNS 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | WarehouseAtVaughns.com

Rocking a full schedule of local and regional artists within a community venue comprising local vendors, indoor/outdoor seating, a container courtyard, and a full acre of greenspace.

EVENT VENUES

PARTY TIME A host of venues for special events

AVENUE 110 E. Court St., Suite 600, Greenville AvenueGreenville.com

An elegant rooftop venue with indoor-outdoor spaces and panoramic views of Greenville’s cityscape.

CITIZENS & SOUTHERN EVENTS 148 W. Main St., Spartanburg CitizensAndSouthernEvents.com

Historic 19th century bank building transformed into gracious event space with classic architecture and an iconic bank vault ideal for photo ops.

GENEVIEVE’S AT THE PEACE CENTER 300 S. Main St., Greenville PeaceCenter.org/Hold-a-Table

A modern, chic location with soaring architecture, two-story glass walls, and an expansive view of the Reedy riverfront.

JUDSON MILL

LARKIN’S SAWMILL

THE HUGUENOT MILL

22 Graves Drive, Greenville LarkinsCatering.com/Sawmill

at the Peace Center 101 W. Broad St., Greenville SpecialEvents.PeaceCenter.org

A venue that incorporates a century-old sawmill, with two gracious rooms and a large outdoor space.

REVEL EVENT CENTER 304 E. Stone Ave., Greenville RevelEventCenter.com

A blend of vintage and contemporary with an industrial vibe, including a grand ballroom, whiskey lounge, and outside promenade.

SOUTH & WEST 109 S. 1st St., Easley TheSouthAndWest.com

GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS

A lovely venue exuding local charm. Flexible indoor space is complemented by a covered outdoor patio complete with a large fireplace.

101 Abney St. at Brandon Mill, Greenville ArtCenterGreenville.org

SOUTH WIND RANCH

This space hosts artists and rotating art exhibits, and it also rents three spaces for events. The largest space can accommodate 150 guests.

GREENVILLE SHRINE CLUB & EVENT CENTER 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville

A venue with flexible space and a ballroom big enough for 1,200 guests. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.

330 Bates Crossing Rd., Travelers Rest SouthWindRanchTR.com

A stunning venue situated on thirty-three rolling acres with mountain views, a quaint chapel, and a spacious celebration barn.

THE 405 VENUE 405 Westfield St., Greenville The405Venue.com

JUDSON MILL

This spacious event space, which includes a covered patio, entertains up to 800 guests.

The simple interior can be transformed into the event of your choosing.

701 Easley Bridge Rd., Suite 4010, Greenville EventsAtJudsonMill.com

THE BARN AT SITTON HILL FARM

This revamped mill has been reimagined into a beautiful event space for weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and more.

KEOWEE KEY CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTER

1904 Sitton Hill Rd., Easley TheBarnAtSittonHillFarm.com

Southern charm meets rustic elegance in a venue nestled on ninety-nine scenic acres ideal for photo ops.

THE CHAMPIONS CLUB AT FLUOR FIELD

1 Country Club Rd., Salem KeoweeKeySC.com/EventVenue

945 S. Main St., Greenville WestEndEventsGVL.com

A scenic venue with indoor and outdoor spaces including a ballroom, terrace, and picturesque back lawn.

Where events are always a hit. Located above the Fluor Field third-base line with views of the downtown skyline.

One of Greenville’s oldest structures, redesigned for new memories. An elegant, vaulted loft overlooks the Reedy River.

THE L 211 E. Broad St., Greenville LarkinsCatering.com/The-L/

Located in an 1890s building that exudes historic charm with exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, and old-wood floors.

THE RUTHERFORD 520 Rutherford Rd., Greenville TheRutherfordGreenville.com

Blending historic charm with modern sophistication in a venue comprising two floors of event space plus an outdoor courtyard.

THE UPPER ROOM 7 College St., Greenville TheUpperRoomGreenville.com

A building that is nearly a century old with stunning hardwood floors, steel beams, and large light-filled windows. The space is perfect for intimate cocktail parties and wedding festivities.

THE VENUE AT FALLS PARK 631 S. Main St., Greenville TheVenueAtFallsPark.com

A historic landmark where modern industrial meets French country, with two event spaces and outdoor patios.

ZEN – AN ELEGANT SPACE FOR HIRE 924 S. Main St., Greenville ZenGreenville.com

A customizable venue that combines the panache of a wine bar with the creative elegance of an art gallery.

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PARKS

THE GREAT OUTDOORS NATURE PRESERVE Lake Conestee Nature Preserve The wildest place in Greenville. A 406-acre wildlife sanctuary and birding hotspot, with extensive wetlands, hardwood and evergreen forest, and more than thirteen miles of trails.

GREENVILLE CITY PARKS

The City Parks & Recreation Department oversees thirty-nine city parks occupying more than 700 acres, including: • Unity Park: A sixty-acre expanse that include four playgrounds, a 4,100-square-foot splash pad, green space, a wetland preserve, and more.

• Falls Park on the Reedy River: A thirty-two-acre oasis in the heart of the city featuring the iconic Liberty Bridge over natural waterfalls.

• Cleveland Park: Greenville’s “city park,” created in 1922 on 122 acres along the Reedy River; comprises Rock Quarry Garden, Fernwood Nature Trail, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Greenville Zoo, a fourteenacre animal kingdom.

• Legacy Park: A twenty-acre urban space inspired by NYC’s Central Park.

• Cancer Survivors Park: A space that changes the way we live with cancer, featuring a Celebration Plaza, healing garden, amphitheater, and education center.

• Linky Stone Park & Children’s Garden: A magical spot for kids.

GREENVILLE COUNTY PARKS

Greenville County Parks & Recreation maintains more than fifty-five facilities, including: • Campbell’s Covered Bridge: Featuring the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina—thirty-eight-foot-long, twelve-foot-wide pine structure constructed in 1909.

Cancer Suvivors Park

STATE PARKS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY

• Conestee Park: The Upstate’s “Central Park” with sports fields, playground, picnic shelter—even a dog park.

• Paris Mountain State Park: 1,540 acres of parkland near downtown Greenville, filled with fifteen miles of hiking and biking trails, four lakes (one with a swimming area), fortyfour campsites, and six picnic shelters.

• Cedar Falls Park: A park with trails, historic interpretive signs, and a playground at a geographically significant vista on the Reedy River, where the water widens and cascades over rocks and boulders.

• Caesars Head State Park: A famous natural landmark with a dramatic overlook atop the rocky peak of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, five waterfalls—including the 420-foot cascade of Raven Cliff Falls—and multiple hiking trails.

• Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve: A 120-acre preserve featuring what’s believed to be the oldest surviving bridge in South Carolina, a fourteen-foot Gothic arch stone structure built in 1820.

• Jones Gap State Park: 4,246 acres of pristine mountain woodlands, with multiple hiking trails, eighteen backcountry campsites, two scenic waterfalls, and South Carolina’s first state-designated scenic river.

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PET FRIENDLY

GONE TO THE DOGS Where to Hang Out With Your Paw Pal BLUEBERRY FROG

WAGGIN’ AT THE WATERPARK

624 S. Main St., Greenville BlueberryFrog.com

Otter Creek, 101 W. Darby Rd., Greenville Discovery Island, 417 Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville Waterparks.GreenvilleRec.com

While enjoying your own frozen yogurt, grab a pup cup for your dog. You can even order a frozen pup cake for special occasions.

Where the best dog days of summer are Saturdays in September.

CITY SCAPE WINERY

W XYZ BAR

589 Dunklin Bridge Rd., Pelzer CityScapeWinery.com

5 N. Laurens St. at Aloft Hotel Greenville WXYZBarGreenville.com

A local vineyard and winery that’s so petfriendly, there’s even a resident pot-bellied pig and a grounds crew of goats.

A dog-friendly rooftop bar. Don’t already have a best friend? There’s always at least one up-for-adoption dog here from Lucky Pup Rescue SC.

PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville SouthCarolinaParks.com/Paris-Mountain

Pets are allowed in most areas of this 1,275acre park as long as they’re leashed.

PUCKS-N-PAWS at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St., Greenville SwampRabbits.com

A cool, once-a-season opportunity to bring your four-legged bestie to a Swamp Rabbits hockey game. Make it a goal to win the intermission dog race.

UNLEASHED DOG BAR 69 Rocky Slope Rd., Greenville TheUnleashedDogBar.com

DOG PARKS BARK PARK 110 Old Liberty Rd., Easley CityofEasley.com

Off-leash fun, including agility equipment, in a fully fenced portion of Hagood Park.

GREENVILLE COUNTY REC DOG PARKS Conestee, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville Pavilion Rec, 400 Scottswood Rd., Taylors Pelham Mill, 2770 E. Phillips Rd., Greer GreenvilleRec.com

Fully fenced, off-leash play areas for dogs, with separate sections for large and small pups.

RAIL TAIL DOG PARK 827 Union St., Spartanburg CityOfSpartanburg.org

Located adjacent to the Mary Black Rail Trail, making it a perfect play stop in the middle of a good long walk.

SIMPSONVILLE DOG SPOT 100 Park Drive, Simpsonville Simpsonville.com

The only dog park in the Golden Strip, with dedicated play areas for large and small pups.

Your best friend’s favorite hangout, with lots of local beer and wine. The park’s gone to the dogs, but a sheriff makes sure everyone plays nice.

BRING YOUR BOO FOR A BREW Greenville is hopping with taprooms where we can always bring our besties along for a brew. Check out Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville and Yee-Haw Brewing, just to name a few.

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FUN FOR ALL Awesome adventures for the family SMART CHOICES THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE 300 College St., Greenville | 130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg | TCMUpstate.org

DID YOU KNOW? A secret space filled with whimsy: Indulge your little ones’ curiosity in the delightful, interactive Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park. Nestled under the bridge along Reedy View Drive, it’s designed to encourage imaginative play with an emphasis on storybooks, the alphabet, and our five senses. Parking is a challenge but it’s walkable from Main Street.

Interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. The Greenville location is designed for children of all ages; Spartanburg’s programming is for ages five and under.

PLAYING HARD IS EASY

MODEL TRAINS STATION

3’S GREENVILLE GOLF & GRILL

250 Mill St., Suite BL1250, Taylors | ModelTrainsStation.com

61 Villa Rd., Greenville | 3s.Golf

Multiscale train displays and interactive play.

A golf venue so kid-friendly it even has a toddler’s par three. This unique destination sports a twelve-hole, par three golf course, a Humps & Bumps putting course, and a short game practice area.

Play more for less on Family Sundays; juniors enjoy reduced rates on weekdays before 5 p.m.

ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | RoperMountain.org

Where natural curiosity ignites via public programs including Second Saturdays and Starry Nights, you can even stargaze via the famed refractor telescope in the Daniel Observatory and marvel at astronomical wonders in the Hooper Planetarium.

SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE 153 Augusta St., Greenville | SCChildrensTheatre.org

Stimulating minds and imaginations through high-quality children’s theater. Kids can sit in the audience—or shine on the stage—during a vibrant season of live performances and an exciting curriculum filled with drama classes, camps, and workshops.

Learn and discover at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate today!

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FRANKIE’S 45 Park Woodruff Drive | Frankies.com/Greenville

A place where everyone can play, with go-kart tracks, laser tag, miniature golf, 4D fun, and more than 100 arcade games.

GOLDEN LANES & SKATES 108 Balcome Blvd., Simpsonville | GoldenPark.net

Roller rink, thirty-two lanes of bowling, pool tables, and more.

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PAVILION ICE SKATING RINK

GET OUT

400 Scottswood Rd., Taylors Pavilion.GreenvilleRec.com

BAREFOOT ACRES

The coolest place in town! An indoor ice rink that is all about skating, hockey, and curling for every age and ability level. There’s a bounce house facility here, too.

UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM 540 Buncombe St., Greenville UpcountryHistory.org

Along with the permanent exhibits on the area’s history, there are changing exhibits geared toward children.

181 Barefoot Acres Way, Fountain Inn BarefootAcresSC.com

An adventure farm with zip line and ropes courses, nature trails, hands-on learning, and more.

ESCAPE ARTIST 209 E. Stone Ave., Greenville EscapeArtistGreenville.com

Choose from six escape-room experiences.

It’s also ranked in the Top 10 Escape Rooms in USA Today.

FLYING RABBIT ADVENTURES

Greenville Zoo

813 Laurens Rd., Greenville FlyingRabbitAdventures.com

A new three-story aerial park with differing levels of difficulty.

GREENVILLE REC WATERPARKS

Otter Creek | 101 Darby Rd., Greenville Discovery Island | 417 Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville 7th Inning Splash | 1500 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont Waterparks.GreenvilleRec.com

Group Therapy

GROUP THERAPY PUB & PLAYGROUND 320 Falls St., Suite G, Greenville GroupTherapy.Fun

There are games inside from mini golf to ice curling. Or grab dinner in the courtyard and play a round of cornhole.

JOCASSEE OUTDOOR CENTER 516 Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem JocasseeOutdoorCenter.com

An eighteen-acre outdoor oasis offering boat rentals and outdoor water toy rentals, as well as guided fishing and waterfall tours.

GREENVILLE ZOO

RUNWAY PARK

A fourteen-acre, parklike facility with more than 200 animals.

Aviation-themed park/playground, where kids can watch real planes take off and land.

150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville GreenvilleZoo.com

21 Airport Rd. Ext. at Greenville Downtown Airport GreenvilleDowntownAirport.com

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FARMERS MARKETS

HAPPY HARVEST A bountiful crop of farmers markets GREENVILLE STATE FARMERS MARKET 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville @GVLMarket

A year-round market featuring local produce, specialty goods, plants, and garden accessories.

Seasonal events include spring, autumn, and holiday festivals.

(Monday-Saturday) TD SATURDAY MARKET McBee Ave. and Main St., Greenville SaturdayMarketLive.com

One of Bon Appetit’s “13 Farmers Markets Worth Traveling For,” with in-season produce, eggs, cheese, meats, and other goods from area growers. (Saturday mornings, MayOctober) HUB CITY ROOTS 498 Howard St. at Northside Harvest Park, Spartanburg HubCityRoots.org

The longest-running market in the Upstate merged with related initiatives. Focused on agriculture and access, closing the food equity gap in Spartanburg. (Open weekends, year-round) TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET 235 Trailblazer Drive at Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest TravelersRestFarmersMarket.com

A gathering of local vendors offering fresh meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables, and baked goods as well as artisan wares. Check out its calendar for pop-up markets throughout the year. (Saturday mornings, May-September)

1922 Augusta St., Greenville | 864.421.0440 Mon. - Thurs. 10-5:30; Fri. and Sat. 10-5

Open Sundays in December from 1-5

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ANDERSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 402 N. Murray Ave., Anderson @AndersonCountyFarmersMarket

Featuring vendors whose goods are grown, produced, or processed within a fifty-mile radius of Anderson.

Special event markets also hosted.

(Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, June-November)

EASLEY FARMERS MARKET 205 N. First St. at City Hall, Easley @EasleyFarmersMarket

A downtown market filled with local growers, purveyors, and makers.

Food trucks, entertainment and activities, too. (Saturday mornings, April-September) FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS MARKET 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn FountainInn.org

A large variety of fresh produce and craft vendors along with family activities, and entertainment.

There’s a Merry Market during the holiday season, too. (Saturday mornings, May-October) GREER FARMERS MARKET 301 E. Poinsett St. at Greer City Park, Greer GreerFarmers.Market

A market emphasizing locally grown, locally crafted products in a lovely park setting. These vendors are known for offering lots of samples. Special events in the fall and a Christmas festival, too.

(Tuesday afternoons, May-August) MAULDIN FARMERS MARKET 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin @MauldinMarket

A summer market showcasing the Upstate’s freshest produce, baked goods, and crafty wares as well as family-friendly activities. (Tuesday evenings, June-July) SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 405 E. Curtis St. at Simpsonville City Park, Simpsonville SimpsonvilleFarmersMarket.com

An open-air market with locally grown fruits and vegetables along with fresh eggs, meat, artisan cheeses, locally roasted coffee, and health and beauty care items. (Saturday mornings, MaySeptember) FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS, VISIT EXPLORING864.COM

Greenville boasts an array of destination shopping districts, including Main Street, Augusta Road, the West End, and Village of West Greenville. In the city you’ll find more than 125 retailers, including locally owned boutiques, shops, and art galleries along with regional and national favorites.

BOOKS AS THE PAGE TURNS

32 S. Main St., Travelers Rest AsThePageTurnsBooks.com

ANGEL’S BOOKSHOPPE

2327-1 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville AngelsBookShoppe.com

FICTION ADDICTION

RUSH WILSON LIMITED

THE NESTED FIG

SAVVY

GREYSTONE ANTIQUES

23 W. North St., Greenville RushWilson.com

1803 Augusta St., Suite E, Greenville SavvyGreenville.com

TWILL

2222 Augusta St., Suite 7, Greenville TwillSC.com

1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Suite 2, Greenville Fiction-Addiction.com

CUSTOM JEWELRY

M.JUDSON BOOKSELLERS

761 Verdae Blvd., Greenville HalesJewelers.com

130 S. Main St., Suite 200A, Greenville MJudsonBooks.com

MR. K’S USED BOOKS

101 Verdae Blvd., Suite 320, Greenville MrKsUsedBooks.com

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES AUGUSTA TWENTY

26 Augusta St., Greenville AugustaTwenty.com

CAROLINA SOMA

1239 Pendleton St., Greenville CarolinaSoma.com

CUSTARD BOUTIQUE

718-A S. Main St., Greenville CustardBoutique.com

HARRINGTONS

6 W. Lewis Plaza, Greenville ShopHarringtons.com

MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE

27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville MainstreamBoutique.com

820 S. Main St., Greenville @HennesseeHavenInteriors

HOME EMPORIUM GREENVILLE

JEFF LYNCH APPLIANCES, ELECTRONICS, BEDDING AND FURNITURE

LLYN STRONG FINE ART JEWELRY 1322 E. Washington St., Suite C1, Greenville llynstrong.com

PACE JEWELERS

1250 Pendleton St., Greenville PaceJewelers.com

PONTHIEUX’S JEWELRY DESIGN STUDIO

1818 Augusta St., Suite 101, Greenville Ponthieuxs.com

FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR BOGARI EUROPEAN CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE

66 Carolina Point Pkwy., Greenville BogariFurniture.com

MUSE SHOE STUDIO

COTTAGE GROVE VINTAGE

PINK BEE

DZN HOME + STUDIO

105 Augusta St., Greenville pinkbeeonline.com

HENNESSEE HAVEN

KATE FURMAN JEWELRY

CAROLINA FURNITURE & INTERIORS

2222 Augusta St., Suite 5 , Greenville MuseShoeStudio.com

1500 Augusta St., Greenville GreystoneAntiques.net

720 Mauldin Rd., Greenville @HomeEmporiumGreenville

MONKEE’S OF THE WEST END 103-A Augusta St., Greenville MonkeesOfTheWestEnd.com

3021 Augusta St., Greenville TheNestedFigHome.com

HALE’S JEWELERS

547 Perry Ave., Greenville KateFurman.com

135 Mall Connector Rd., Greenville CarolinaFurnitureInteriors.com 1607 Laurens Rd., Greenville CottageGroveVintage.com 23 Falls Park Dr., Greenville DZNStudio.com

IN THE BAG

SHOP LOCAL

17 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville JeffLynch.com

KATE CARLYLE, A GIFT BOUTIQUE 1922 Augusta St., Greenville katecarlyle.com

OLD COLONY FURNITURE CO. 3411 Augusta Rd., Greenville OldColonyFurniture.com

SPECIALTY GROCERY STORE REID’S FINE FOODS

1 N. Laurens St., Greenville Reids.com

DID YOU KNOW? Second-hand boutique is no oxymoron in Greenville, where Safe Harbor Resale Shop offers tastefully displayed designer goods at bargain prices.

2830 Wade Hampton Blvd. @SafeHarborResaleShop

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FREE ACTIVITIES

FREE-FOR-ALL No Wallets Required ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TOUR

MINI-GOLF AT MCPHERSON PARK

City of Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov

100 E. Park Ave., Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov

A self-guided tour of murals, sculptures, and art installations throughout the city of Greenville. Find an interactive map on the city’s website.

A nine-hole miniature golf course in a delightful downtown park. Remember to bring your own equipment.

BMW ZENTRUM 1400 SC Highway 101 South, Greer BMWUSFactory.com/Zentrum

A museum of innovation and performance— located next to the only BMW manufacturing facility in the United States—where a selfguided tour showcases the past, present, and future of the “ultimate driving machine.” (The museum is free; factory tours are available for ages 12 and older with advanced registration plus entry fee of $10/adults, $8/students.)

DOWNTOWN ALIVE & MAIN STREET FRIDAYS NOMA Square GreenvilleSC.gov

NOMA Square has live music every Thursday and Friday beginning late spring and going through early fall.

FOOTHILLS PHILHARMONIC FoothillsPhilharmonic.org

A series of complimentary masterworks and chamber performances. Venues include City of Greer Center for the Arts and Riverside Baptist Church.

MCC SHAKES! 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org

MOONLIGHT MOVIES Greer City Park Amphitheater CityOfGreer.org

Preshow activities including inflatables begin at 7 p.m.; movies begin at sundown on Thursdays in June and July.

MUSIC IN COMMERCE PARK 200 Depot St., Fountain Inn FountainInn.org

Live, local music on Friday evenings: Sounds of Summer (June–August) and a Fall Music Series (October).

SC BOTANICAL GARDEN 150 Discovery Ln., Clemson Clemson.edu/scbg

A 295-mile oasis of walking trails, gardens, and a nationally recognized nature-based sculpture collection. There are events throughout the year including yoga, kids’ nature classes, and live music.

SIMPSONVILLE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES & FOOD TRUCK RODEO CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville SvilleSummerSeries.com

A different live band and food trucks every Wednesday in June, July, and August.

A springtime Shakespeare in the Park series, bringing the Bard of Avon out to the amphitheater at Mauldin Cultural Center.

SPARTANBURG MUSIC TRAIL

MICE ON MAIN

An outdoor walking tour of the Hub City’s robust music history, with colorful markers describing local crooners who found national fame—Pink Anderson, Ira Tucker, The Sparkletones, and, of course, The Marshall Tucker Band, just to name a few. Bring a GPS-enabled smartphone so you can hear their music, too.

Main Street, Greenville MiceOnMain.com

A fun scavenger hunt for kids—of all ages—searching for nine little bronze mice scattered along five blocks of Greenville’s Main Street. Pick up a free sheet of clues at Mast General Store or the Visitor Center in Greenville City Hall.

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SC Botanical Garden

Downtown Spartanburg SpartanburgMusicTrail.com

“Spindle”

The state record spotted bass, redeye bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, and rainbow trout were all caught from Lake Jocassee.

LAKE HARTWELL

LAKE KEOWEE

LAKE BOWEN

Lake Hartwell State Park 19138-A Highway 11 South, Fair Play SouthCarolinaParks.com/Lake-Hartwell

Keowee-Toxaway State Park 108 Residence Dr., Sunset SouthCarolinaParks.com/Keowee-Toxaway

Anchor Park 8515 Highway 9, Inman SpartanburgWater.org/Lakes-Bowen

An angler’s paradise, boasting 56,000 acres filled with three species of black bass, striped and hybrid bass, largemouth, crappie, bream, and catfish. Swimmers, boaters, and campers love Hartwell, too. Access via multiple public boat ramps, piers, local parks, Lake Hartwell State Park, and Sadlers Creek State Park.

A water-lover’s playground with 18,500 acres for boating, skiing, and swimming.

Anglers always leave happy thanks to an abundance of catfish, crappie, bass, and bream. Access via various public boat ramps, piers, and parks, including Keowee-Toxaway State Park.

A sparkling 1,534-acre lake, part of Spartanburg Water’s reservoir system, that provides recreational activities like fishing and boating. Public access is via Anchor Park, which includes a picnic pavilion, playground, and boat ramp.

LAKE JOCASSEE

BROADWAY LAKE McFalls Landing 1625 Broadway Lake, Anderson AndersonCountySC.org/Parks

Lake Cooley Park 100 Cooley Dock Rd., Inman SpartanburgParks.org/Facilities

Devils Fork State Park 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem SouthCarolinaParks.com/Devils-Fork

A stunningly beautiful mountain lake in the Jocassee Gorges, with 7,500 acres of clear, cool water, hidden waterfalls, and the Carolinas’ best trout fishing. Jocassee is a favorite for local kayakers, paddleboarders, and scuba divers. The only public access is via Devils Fork State Park.

Lake Jocassee

A lake that’s small in size but big on fun, with 300 acres of fresh, clear water for fishing, swimming, and boating. McFalls Landing includes an event venue, swimming area, and boat ramp.

LAKE COOLEY

A delightful 330-acre lake, part of the Startex, Jackson, Wellford-Duncan Water District, Water District, with lovely mountain views.

Motorized watercraft allowed with up to fifteen horsepower engines. Public access is via Lake Cooley Park, which includes an ADAaccessible dock and kayak launch, boat ramp, four picnic shelters, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and an outdoor education center. continued on next page

LAKES WE LOVE

ON LAKE TIME

FAST FACT

LAKES WE LOVE

LAKE GREENWOOD Lake Greenwood State Park 302 State Park Rd., Ninety Six SouthCarolinaParks.com/Lake-Greenwood

An 11,400-acre lake popular for fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and boating. Lake Greenwood State Park provides rods and reels for use via the Tackle Loaner Program, sponsored by the SC Department of Natural Resources. In addition to the state park, there are four public boat ramps and several piers.

LAKE PLACID Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville SouthCarolinaParks.com/Paris-Mountain

This thirteen-acre lake located within Paris Mountain State Park features a swimming area, as well as rental pedal boats, kayaks, and canoes. An easy-walking, mostly level nature trail encircles the water.

LAKE ROBINSON J. Verne Smith Park 1544 Mays Bridge Rd., Greer GreerCPW.com/Lakes-Recreation

A scenic, 800-acre reservoir owned by Greer CPW. This pristine lake allows small motorized boats as well as canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Public access is via J. Verne Smith Park, which includes a boat ramp, fishing piers, pavilion, and picnic area.

LAKE TOM CRAIG Croft State Park 450 Croft State Park Rd., Spartanburg SouthCarolinaParks.com/Croft

A 165-acre watershed within Croft State Park that offers some of the region’s best fishing; it’s a popular spot for camping and birdwatching, too. Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent; private boats are permitted but restricted to trolling motors.

DID YOU KNOW? Pinnacle Lake at Table Rock State Park is one of the few places left with a high-dive board, making it a must-go summer excursion.

158 Ellison Lane, Pickens SouthCarolinaParks.com/Table-Rock

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HAPPENINGS

2024 ANNUAL EVENTS* *Events and event dates are subject to change. Please check each event’s website or social media page(s) for updated information.

APRIL 20

MAY 1

GREER GOES GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

REEDY RIVER DUCK DERBY

Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer GreerGoesGlobal.com

What’s more fun than a barrel full of monkeys? A flock of yellow rubber ducks racing down the Reedy River.

Go around the world in a day, with the sights, sounds, and tastes of more than 40 countries. Children’s arts and crafts activities will showcase a variety of cultures.

APRIL 20 MAULDIN BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org/Events

An event showcasing favorite local pizza joints, live blues and jazz, and local arts vendors.

APRIL [DATE TBD] STONE SOUP STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

APRIL 27–29 MCC SHAKES!

Downtown Woodruff StoneSoupSC.org

Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org

The official storytelling festival of South Carolina, where stories come to life via featured tellers and new voices from across the country.

A springtime Shakespeare in the Park series, bringing the Bard of Avon’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the amphitheater at Mauldin Cultural Center.

APRIL 6–7 HISTORIC PENDLETON SPRING JUBILEE on the Village Green in Pendleton PendletonSpringJubilee.com

A rite of spring since 1978 featuring South Carolina’s oldest juried arts and crafts festival. In addition to ninety artisan booths, there’s live music from regional entertainers and plenty of local food vendors.

APRIL 18–21 EUPHORIA SPRING FEST euphoriaGreenville.com

Greenville’s premier food, wine, and music festival hosts a spring weekend of intriguing culinary events at various venues and its signature Roast & Toast on April 25 at Old Cigar Warehouse, featuring some of the best bites local chefs have to offer as well as a variety of libations and live music by the Erica Berg Collective.

APRIL 20

MAY–JULY AMP’D UP FRIDAYS Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org/Events

Bringing beach music, pop, rock, and more to the 864. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, and blankets.

MAY–OCTOBER TD SATURDAY MARKET

ReedyRiverDuckDerby.com

MAY 9-11 SPRING SKUNK MUSIC FEST 4063 Jordan Rd., Greer AlbinoSkunk.com

The acoustic music festival, complete with campgrounds, is a spring highlight for folk, roots, and bluegrass music lovers.

MAY 10–12 ARTISPHERE Main Street Greenville Artisphere.org

Greenville’s nationally lauded arts bash fills Main Street with the works of more than 100 artists.

JUNE 3–9 BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY TD SYNNEX Thornblade Club – 1275 Thornblade Blvd., Greer The Cliffs Valley – 50 Knightsridge Rd., Travelers Rest BMWCharityGolf.com

Amateur players tee off alongside celebrity partners to raise money for local charities.

JULY 4 WELLS FARGO RED, WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL Downtown Greenville, Main Street GreenvilleSC.gov

Shop downtown on Saturday mornings for a cornucopia of farm-fresh products.

Greenville’s free Independence Day celebration kicks off with live music and ends with a bang in a dazzling fireworks display.

MAY [DATE TBD]

JUNE 7-16

Main Street Greenville at McBee Ave. SaturdayMarketLive.com

BREW IN THE ZOO Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr. GreenvilleZoo.com

Take a walk on the wild side and enjoy local lager after-hours at the zoo.

MAY [DATES TBD]

CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY COMES ALIVE FESTIVAL Various locations in Greenville HistoryComesAlive.org

Ten days of live theater that brings historical figures to life.

46TH REEDY RIVER RUN

GREEK FESTIVAL

AUGUST [DATES TBD]

Main Street Greenville UCBIReedyRiverRun.com

St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Elford and Townes streets, Greenville GreekForADay.com

RESTAURANT WEEK GREENVILLE Various Greenville restaurants RestaurantWeekGreenville.com

Find the best moussaka and baklava in town at the city’s beloved annual celebration of all things Greek.

Here’s another chance to discover new restaurants around town and enjoy special fixed-price menus.

A popular event that’s been running for more than four decades, with a ten-kilometer road race and a less-competitive 5K through downtown Greenville.

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OCTOBER 3-5

DECEMBER [DATE TBD]

INDIE CRAFT PARADE

ALBINO SKUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL

NIGHT OF LIGHTS

Timmons Arena at Furman University 330 Poinsett Hwy. IndieCraftParade.com

4063 Jordan Rd., Greer AlbinoSkunk.com

Greenville City Hall, Main & Court streets GreenvilleSC.gov/1571/Holiday-Happenings

Shop early for holiday gifts and support local artists while you do.

Pitch a tent and settle in for a fall weekend of music, food trucks, and homespun fun.

Jumpstart your Christmas spirit as Mayor Knox White lights the official city Christmas tree in front of City Hall.

SEPTEMBER [DATES TBD]

OCTOBER 11-13

DECEMBER [DATES TBD]

SIPPIN’ SAFARI Greenville Zoo 150 Cleveland Park Dr. GreenvilleZoo.com

A stroll through the zoo pairs perfectly with wine and small bites.

SEPTEMBER 13-14 SOOIE. MAULDIN BBQ COOK-OFF Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org/Events

More than twenty cooks from across the Southeast—competing for recognition from the SC BBQ Association as well as a People’s Choice Award—along with live music and family fun.

FALL FOR GREENVILLE Main Street Greenville FallForGreenville.net

Treat yourself to food, drinks, music, and more at this three-day smorgasbord.

OCTOBER [DATES TBD]

Trailblazer Park 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest TravelersRestFarmersMarket.com

OCTOBER [DATES TBD] BOO IN THE ZOO

EUPHORIA

Your little Black Panther and Lion King will feel right at home trick-or-treating on the wild side.

OCTOBER [DATES TBD] GREER ARTS & EATS FESTIVAL Greer City Park 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer GreerChamber.com

A signature event in the heart of Greer, with live music, food and craft vendors, a KidsZone, and health screenings by Pelham Medical Center.

OCTOBER [DATE TBD] NOMA SQUARE OKTOBERFEST NOMA Square 220 N. Main St., Greenville NOMASquare.com

Don your dirndl and lederhosen and raise a beer stein to Oktoberfest. Prost!

This beloved parade has ushered in the holidays in Greenville for more than 75 years.

Greenville County Museum of Art 420 College St. GCMA.org

SEPTEMBER 19–22

A food, wine, and music festival that shines a spotlight on Greenville’s culinary diversity with tasting events, cooking demonstrations, and wine seminars, multicourse dinners and live music.

Downtown Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov/1571/Holiday-Happenings

DECEMBER [DATES TBD]

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr. GreenvilleZoo.com

Downtown Greenville euphoriaGreenville.com

POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS PARADE

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & DESIGN WEEKEND

This annual show fills the Greenville County Museum of Art with fine antiques and folk art from around the Southeast.

HAPPENINGS

SEPTEMBER [DATES TBD]

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Find the perfect handmade gift at this artisan holiday market.

DECEMBER 1–31 BON SECOURS FESTIVAL OF TREES Downtown Greenville StFrancisFoundation.com/event/Festival-of-Trees

A forest of festive trees graces the entrances of three downtown hotels.

OCTOBER [DATE TBD] HALLOWEEN AT HERITAGE PARK Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville SimpsonvilleChamber.com

A ghoulish time will be had by all at this family-friendly Halloween celebration.

MID-NOVEMBER–JANUARY UNITED COMMUNITY BANK ICE ON MAIN 206 S. Main St., Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov/1654/UCB-Ice-on-Main

Practice your camel spins over the holidays at the seasonal ice rink on the Village Green.

NOVEMBER 9–10 OPEN STUDIOS Various locations in the Greenville area GreenvilleOpenStudios.com

A project of Metropolitan Arts Council, this free, self-guided tour allows visitors to interact with approximately 150 artists in the Greenville area.

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DRINK & DINE

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BREAKFAST SPOTS BISCUIT HEAD 823 S. Church St., Suite C, Greenville BiscuitHeads.com

Southern breakfast featuring oversized biscuits, homemade jams and a butter bar, plus scratchmade gravies (try a flight if you can’t choose just one). Gluten-free and vegan options, too.

FLYING BISCUIT 656 S. Main St., Unit 100, Greenville FlyingBiscuit.com

An eclectic Southeast chain popular for its natural, hip cuisine and charming atmosphere. Sleep in if you like, because breakfast is served all day.

MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY 18 E. North St., Greenville MapleStreetBiscuits.com

From biscuits, just about any way you could imagine, to waffles and more, this spot serves comfort food with a modern twist.

SPOONBREAD RESTAURANT 120 S. Main St. at the Westin Poinsett, Greenville WestinPoinsettGreenville.com

A gracious eatery serving a morning buffet, Sunday brunch, and a la carte breakfast items.

Located in the lobby of the historic Westin Poinsett.

STAX’S ORIGINAL 1704 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville Staxs.com

A breakfast favorite for fifty years, with a Southern-style menu centered on biscuits, country ham, omelets, and Deuces Wild plates.

SWAMP RABBIT CAFÉ & GROCERY 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville SwampRabbitCafe.com

A sustainable start to the day, serving responsibly sourced craft coffees, espressos, and cafe items centered around regional ingredients.

TANDEM CREPERIE & COFFEEHOUSE 2 S. Main St., Travelers Rest TandemCC.com

Sweet and savory crepes, homemade granola, and Counter Culture Coffee make this a muststop breakfast spot along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

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COFFEE SHOPS BRIDGE CITY COFFEE

1520 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville BridgeCity.Coffee

A unique cafe brewing positive change by intentionally hiring underprivileged teens and adults. So many lattes to love, especially lavender basil.

CHESTNUT COFFEE HOUSE + MARKET 325 Rocky Slope Rd., Suite 101, Greenville 110 E Curtis St, Simpsonville ChestnutLiving.com

The coffee shop offers local favorite Methodical Coffee and pastries from Sovereign Bakery.

While there, peruse the grocery, grab-and-go meals, and home goods at the market.

COFFEE UNDERGROUND 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville CoffeeUnderground.info

A downtown darling since its origins as a coffee cart nearly thirty years ago, featuring houseroasted specialty coffees, bistro fare, and scrumptious desserts.

DUE SOUTH COFFEE ROASTERS 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 4B at Hampton Station, Greenville DueSouthCoffee.com

Roasting forward-thinking specialty coffee, and serving up espresso drinks and cold brew nitro complemented by fresh-baked goods.

GRATEFUL BREW

501 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville GratefulBrewGVL.com

Coffee shop by day (and craft beer taproom by night), serving made-to-order Counter Culture espressos, pour-overs, and specialty drinks along with fresh pastries from local bakeries.

METHODICAL COFFEE

147 Welborn St. at The Commons, Greenville 207 Wade Hampton Blvd. at Landmark in Stone’s Point, Greenville 101 N. Main St., Suite D, Greenville MethodicalCoffee.com

A coffee roaster and cafe featuring single-origin espressos, a wine menu, and a chef-focused food and pastry program.

DID YOU KNOW? The New York Times lists The Village Grind among its “Five Places to Visit in Greenville SC.” This rustic café serves up locally sourced coffees and fresh pastries.

On Sundays only, it’s all about specialty doughnuts—get ‘em early, before they’re gone.

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UNLOCKED COFFEE

556 Perry Ave., Suite B116, at Poe West, Greenville UnlockedCoffee.com

The key to this coffee shop’s popularity is specialty single-origin coffee, roasted in house, along with fresh smoothies, bowls, and bakery items. Don’t miss the Chocolate Columbiano.

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WEEKEND BRUNCH INK N IVY

21 E. Coffee St., Greenville Greenville.InkNIvy.com

The brunch menu is packed with everything from shrimp and grits to chicken and waffles to steak hash.

JUNIPER 315 S. Main St. at AC Hotel, Greenville JuniperGVL.com

This rooftop Sunday brunch has favorites like shrimp and grits, madeto-order omelets, and delicious cocktails. Reservations are available.

NOSE DIVE 116 S. Main St., Greenville TheNoseDive.com

A Saturday/Sunday brunch fave for its all-you-can-eat Adluh Mills Grits Bar, with a custom assortment of seasonal toppings. Boozy brunch options, too.

ROOST 220 N. Main St. at NOMA Square, Greenville RoostRestaurant.com

Local, seasonal cuisine and a menu for every meal. Sunday brunch is a weekend must, with plenty of glutenfree options and vegetarian fare. Sit out on the covered patio for the city’s best people-watching.

SOUTHERN CULTURE 2537 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville SouthernCultureKitchenAndBar.com

Southern-style, scratch-made weekend brunch complemented with a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and bottomless mimosas.

STELLA’S SOUTHERN BRASSERIE

340 Rocky Slope Rd. Suite 100, Greenville StellasBrasserie.com

An Upcountry restaurant with Low Country-inspired dishes like the Smothered Crawfish Creole Omelet and the Stella’s Shrimp & Grits.

Don’t miss the delectable Stella’s Sticky Buns.

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A classic brunch menu that includes a variety of cocktails, from The Vista Bloody Mary to a breakfast martini.

The brunch menu boasts Southern classics like chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits.

Pair your meal with one of their four delicious mimosa blends.

2 W. Stone Ave., Greenville TheBohemianCafe.com

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2017A Augusta St., Greenville RickErwins.com/The-Vista

1 N. Main St., Suite T, Greenville TupeloHoneyCafe.com

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CHEF-FORWARD CUISINE AUGUSTA GRILL

1818 Augusta St., Greenville AugustaGrill.com

A Greenville institution three decades strong, adored for upscale comfort food from chef Bob Hackl. The creative menu changes daily, but the acclaimed blackberry cobbler is ever-present.

CAMP

2 E. Broad St. at Camperdown Plaza, Greenville CampGVL.com

A modern American eatery infused with global flavor, the seasonal menu features small plates carefully executed by executive sous-chef Diego Campos.

RESTAURANT 17

10 Road of Vines at Hotel Domestique, Travelers Rest Restaurant17.com

A blend of European bistro and Blue Ridge bliss, with a seasonal menu crafted from local ingredients by executive chef Haydn Shaak.

STELLA’S SOUTHERN BISTRO 684 Fairview Rd., Simpsonville StellasBistro.com

Located in a nondescript shopping center—where the food is anything but! Chef Jason and Julia Scholz’s seasonal, sustainable menu takes inspiration from the coastal Carolinas.

WHITE WINE & BUTTER

215 Trade St. at Cartwright Food Hall, Greer WhiteWineAndButter.com

With his interpretation of Creole and Cajun traditions, chef Michael Sibert brings authentic New Orleans flavors to Greer.

Share small plates like Voodoo Fries and order scratch-made pasta dishes like Jambalaya Pasta.

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TAKE THE TOUR Experience the energy behind Greenville’s emergence as a top foodie destination. The Chef’s Table Culinary Tour takes you into the city’s most popular kitchens— Nose Dive, Table 301 Catering & Kitchen, The Lazy Goat, Soby’s New South Cuisine, Passarelle Bistro and Jianna—for tastings as well as fascinating morsels of background info. For tour details, visit GreenvilleHistoryTours.com Want restaurant info? Check out the following: TheNoseDive.com | Table301Catering.com TheLazyGoat.com | Sobys.com PasserelleInThePark.com | JiannaGreenville.com EXPLORE 864 / 59

FARM-TO-TABLE FARE BETWEEN THE TREES

44 E. Camperdown Way, at Grand Bohemian Lodge, Greenville BetweenTheTrees.com

The menu’s inspiration is rooted in Greenville’s agricultural heritage and includes locally sourced fish, game, and produce. Start your meal by sharing the Bohemian Hunt Board, which features local cheeses and cured smoked meat.

FARM FRESH FAST

860 S. Church St., Greenville 109 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville EatFarmFreshFast.com

Local produce, inventive flavors, and plenty of vegan options make this fast-casual restaurant one of the Upstate’s best gems.

Their gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free doughnuts are a fan favorite—and don’t forget to try the house-made vegan ranch.

FORK AND PLOUGH

1629 E. North St., Greenville ForkandPlough.com

A farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and chef Shawn Kelly, with a casual, family-friendly feel and everchanging roster of locally sourced dishes.

KITCHEN SYNC

1609 Laurens Rd., Greenville KitchenSyncGreenville.com

Greenville’s only Green Certified restaurant, with an easy-going ambiance and farm-fresh, scratch-made menu. Plenty of gluten-free and vegan options.

THE ANCHORAGE

586 Perry Ave., Greenville TheAnchorageRestaurant.com

A globally influenced menu crafted with local ingredients by chef Greg McPhee.

Enjoy small plates with big flavor and a stellar drinks program at this James Beard nominee.

TOPSOIL KITCHEN & MARKET 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest TopsoilRestaurant.com

Led by James Beard-nominated chef Adam Cooke, dishes from this restaurant feature ingredients from its own 16-acre farm as well as seasonal produce from Upstate farmers.

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HEALTHY EATS GREEN FETISH

301 E. McBee Ave., Greenville GreenFetish.com

This restaurant invites you to flaunt your healthy-eating fetish. The menu is vegan- and carnivore-friendly and has gluten-free options, too. The restaurant packs healthy, natural, and often locally sourced ingredients into the bowls, smoothies, soups, and more.

JASMINE KITCHEN

503 Augusta St., Greenville JasmineKitchen.org

A social enterprise lunch cafe. The scratch-made menu sources local items (including cheddar cheese yeast rolls made by partner Project Host) and offers many vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto options. This good food supports the good work of local nonprofit Jasmine Road.

KUKA JUICE

580 Perry Ave., Greenville KukaJuice.com

The first cold-pressed juicery in the Upstate, with a mission to promote health and wellness to all. Also serving paninis, bowls, soups, toasts, and smoothies.

LEAN KITCHEN

5018 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors 2017-B Augusta St., Greenville LeanKitchenCo.com

Local franchise providing fresh-cooked meals to help people get healthy. Everything is made from scratch without frozen ingredients or added preservatives.

NAKED VEGAN

311 A McAlister Rd., Greenville NakedVegan.Menufy.com

Need to expand your plant-based palate? The Naked Vegan has a dish for all tastes. Try the Bop Bop Bop BBQ sandwich, made with homemade jackfruit barbecue on a pretzel bun, or the Naked Vegan specialty wrap, with your choice of soy mayo, tomatoes, avocado, and kale salad.

SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY 2 W. Washington St., Greenville SouthernPressedJuicery.com

A haven for the health-conscious, with organic, powerpacked smoothies, energy bowls, and juices.

SUN BELLY CAFÉ

1409 W. Blue Ridge Dr., Greenville @SunBellyCafe

A Westside café turning fresh, wholesome ingredients into creative dishes. The plant-based menu changes with the seasons.

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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE ARYANA AFGHAN CUISINE

210 E. Coffee St., Greenville, AryanaGreenville.com

Generations of recipes prepared with mastery of traditional spices and flavors. Experience Afghan classics and delicacies in new ways.

JI-ROZ

644 N. Main St., Greenville, JirozGreenvilleSC.com

Traditional Greek meals in the heart of downtown Greenville. Enjoy meze, Greek cheeses, homemade dishes, Mediterranean-inspired features, and in-house pastries.

KAIROS MEDITERRANEAN 1800 Augusta St., Greenville / 2200 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville, EatKairos.com

A go-to Greek spot that features a choose-your-own approach to creating pitas, wraps, bowls, and platters.

KEIPI

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Greenville, KeipiRestaurant.org

Take a culinary trip to the republic of Georgia with a toasting dinner called a keipi (KAY-pee), just one of the authentic offerings at this unique spot.

MEAT ME MEDITERRANEAN DELI & GRILL 507 Woodruff Rd., Unit D, Greenville, meatmemediterranean.com

A taste of Turkish tradition along with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, including hearty meat platters, pita sandwiches, and salads.

PALOMA

315 S. Main St. at AC Hotel, Greenville, PalomaGVL.com

Spanish-inspired small plates by chef Fernando Coppola complement house cocktails such as The Dove, with Maestro Dobel Humito tequila, peach habañero syrup, and Q grapefruit soda.

PITA HOUSE

495 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, PitaHouseSC.com

Treating Southerners to a taste of the Middle East since 1989.

Nothing’s fancy in this family eatery, but everything’s fabulous. Save room for the baklava.

PASSERELLE BISTRO

601 S. Main St., Greenville, PasserelleInThePark.com

A little French bistro with a big view. Enjoy the chef-inspired fare while dining al fresco, overlooking the Reedy River Falls.

SCOUNDREL

18 N. Main St., Greenville, ScoundrelGVL.com

Chef Joe Cash has worked in restaurants around the world, but he brought his upscale-but-approachable style home with this stylish French bistro. Start with oysters or caviar, and then try steak frites or poisson pour deux (fish for two).

THE LAZY GOAT

170 River Place, Greenville, TheLazyGoat.com

A made-from-scratch tapas menu, distinctly Mediterranean with global influences. Seating includes al fresco tables overlooking the Reedy River.

SCOUNDREL

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ASIAN CUISINE ASIA PACIFIC

420 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville AsiaPacificGreenville.com

An Asian supermarket doubling as a restaurant with authentic cuisine. Come prepared to peruse a menu with more than 100 options.

CHPSTX ASIAN EATERY

1941 Woodruff Road Suite E, Greenville CHPSTXsc.com

From the owners of Lieu’s Chinese Bistro, this fast-casual concept brings the same great family recipes in a more casual setting with easy takeout options.

KOI ASIAN BISTRO

115 Pelham Rd., Suite 14, Greenville KoiBistro.com

A fusion of American and Asian cuisine along with more traditional Chinese and Thai dishes— plus sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri.

KONNICHIWA

101 Fall Park Dr., Suite. 100, Greenville KonnichiwaSushi.com

Say hello to a fresh spin on Japanese cuisine. There is everything from yellowtail crudo and octopus to favorites like California rolls and ramen.

LIEU’S CHINESE BISTRO 1149 Woodruff Rd., Greenville LieusChineseBistroSC.com

A local bistro centered around authentic Chinese cuisine, with fire-grilled starters, signature dishes, and seafood specialties.

Chilean sea bass never disappoints, and crab wontons are a must.

OTTO IZAKAYA

15 Market Point Dr., Greenville 802 S. Main St., Greenville Otto-IzakayaSC.com

A Japanese gastropub popular for creative sushi and fusion small plates. The hip atmosphere makes it easy to linger over sake, cocktails, and nibbles—the bar stays open ‘til 1:30 a.m.

SUSHI GO

247 N. Main St., Greenville SushiGoUSA.com

With an owner hailing from Saitama, Japan, and a menu that offers both traditional and westernized Japanese cuisine.

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LIMONCELLO

401 River St., Greenville LimoncelloGvl.com

SPAGHETTI WESTURN

1922 Augusta St., No. 111A, Greenville DavanisRestaurant.com

This eatery, led by husband-and-wife team Rocky and Stephanie Davani, has an inviting atmosphere that is just as much about being a spot for special occasions and gatherings as it is enjoying the classic Italian cuisine.

Classic Italian cuisine complemented by an all-Italian wine list, curated from award-winning vineyards across the region. Seating inside and out on a lovely piazza.

Fast, Jason Saunders, formerly of Jianna, and his wife, Adrienne Saunders, opened this “semolina saloon” in 2021. The restaurant offers scratch-made pasta in a laid-back setting straight out of an old Western movie.

Best bets are Do You Even Gnocchi? with gnocchi, brisket, tomato, oregano, and Parmesan, or the White Lightning, with tagliatelle, mozzarella, crispy bits, artichokes, cream, and grated cheese.

RISTORANTE BERGAMO INDACO 40 W. Broad St., Greenville IndacoRestaurant.com

Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and an exciting cocktail menu are front and center at this popular dining spot. Choose the main dining room or go al fresco on the covered patio with views of Main Street.

JIANNA 207 S. Main St., Greenville JiannaGreenville.com

A modern Italian osteria led by chef Michael Kramer featuring house-made pastas, fresh seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters— complemented by stellar views of Main Street.

INDACO

100 N. Main St., Greenville RistoranteBergamoGreenville.com

A foodie hotspot long before Main Street was cool. Established thirty-five years ago in a historic corner building in the heart of downtown, where founder Nello Gioia—and now new owner Gian Pietro Ferro—interpret their native northern Italian cuisine.

DID YOU KNOW?

Not to drop names, but Ristorante Bergamo is where celebrity chef and Greenville native Tyler Florence got his start.

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TRATTORIA GIORGIO 121 S. Main St., Greenville TrattoriaGiorgio.net

Renowned for authentic cuisine inspired by chef Giorgio Todisco’s childhood in Bergamo, Italy. Ambiance is the No. 1 ingredient in this cozy, elegant eatery.

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LATIN AMERICAN CUISINE ABANICO TAPAS BAR 21 E. Washington St., Greenville AbanicoTapas.com

An authentic Spanish dining experience complete with tapas, paella, and housemade sangria. Don’t skip dessert— including the delectable torta con chocolate.

ASADA 903 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville AsadaRestaurant.com

Mission-style Latin American cuisine, including one of the best burritos in the country, per Food Network. Saturday brunch is a fusion fave.

MAESTRO BISTRO & DINNER CLUB 104 S. Main St. in the TD Bank Building, Greenville MaestroBistroDinnerClub.com

A family-owned Argentinian restaurant serving up pasta dishes, steaks, and seafood.

SACHAS CAFE 1001 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville 598 Pendleton St., Greenville SachasCafe.com

Genuine taste of Colombian food and cerveza, with a wide-ranging menu.

Sampler platters are available for the undecided.

SOFRITO LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 1757 Woodruff Rd., Greenville 1021 S. Main St., Greenville SofritoRestaurant.com

A local restaurant that’s all about Latin flavor. Scratch-made Dominican family recipes are complemented by margaritas crafted with homemade sour mix. Don’t miss ladies night on Wednesdays.

TROPICAL GRILLE Eleven locations across the 864 EatTG.com

A healthy alternative to fast food.

Everything is made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients and cage-free chicken. This local chain’s menu is built on favorite recipes from the owners’ Cuban heritage.

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WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP

MEXICAN & TACOS AUTOMATIC TACO

147 Welborn St. at The Commons AutomaticTaco.com

A favorite food truck turned brick-and-mortar, serving creative takes on tacos plus standout chips and guacamole, salsa, sides, and cocktails.

FARMHOUSE TACOS

164 S. Main St., Travelers Rest FarmhouseTacos.com

A taco joint best described as the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. The creative menu is hand-crafted and locally sourced—be sure to save room for Campfire S’mores.

PAPI’S TACOS

300 River St., Greenville 21 Augusta St., Greenville EatPapisTacos.com

A walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River—aka “food truck without wheels”—featuring handcrafted tacos and tortas bursting with authentic flavors.

TIPSY TACO

Seven locations across the 864 TipsyTaco.net

An award-winning Tex-Mex experience offering more than twenty taco varieties. Check out one of their seven locations in Greenville and Pickens counties.

WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 12B at Hampton Station, Greenville 301 Airport Rd. at The Junction, Greenville WhiteDuckTacoShop.com

Specialty tacos in two locations with lots of outdoor seating—plus a drinks lineup that earned Best Cocktail during Greenville’s Tacos ’n Tequila Fiesta.

WILLY TACO

217 Laurens Rd., Greenville WillyTaco.com

A fresh twist on Mexican fare, scratch-made and served in a fiesta atmosphere. Bonus points to these “certified greengos” for their zero-waste initiative.

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DID YOU KNOW? South Carolina’s oldest Mexican restaurant, El Matador in Taylors, is still one of its favorites.

Hot tip: get the homemade stuffed jalapenos.

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PIZZERIAS BELLADINA’S PIZZERIA

9 W. Washington St., Greenville Belladinas.com

Along with a wide variety of pizzas, don’t miss the salad, stromboli, and pasta options at this Main Street staple.

COASTAL CRUST

1254 Pendleton St., Greenville CoastalCrust.com

Scratch-made, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza topped with locally sourced ingredients, plus fresh salads, shared plates, and an expansive list of libations.

D’ALLESANDRO’S PIZZA

17 Mohawk Dr. at Stone’s Point, Greenville DalsPizzaGVL.com

A kind of dough heaven, where handtossed pizzas, calzones and “caljoes” are crafted with fresh ingredients and complemented with cold beer.

MYLES PIZZA PUB

555 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville MylesPizzaPub.com

The secret to this tasty pizza is its sauce, which is scratch-made weekly and takes two days to prepare.

PIZZA PARCHEGGIO

775 Woodruff Rd., J2, Greenville Parcheggio.Pizza

Also known as Greenville’s Underground Pizza. The thin-crust pies are a standout thanks to an old-world dough-making technique. There’s no dine-in service, so order your pies (or the delectable chocolate calzone) to go.

SIDEWALL PIZZA COMPANY 35 S. Main St., Travelers Rest 99 Cleveland St., Greenville 3598 Pelham Rd., Greenville 117 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville SidewallPizza.com

This local favorite serves up handcrafted specialty pies—vegan and gluten-free options, too—plus creative salads. Make sure to leave room for the homemade ice cream.

THE SLICE

TODARO PIZZA

This restaurant with New York roots really brings the flavor to downtown Simpsonville. Go with a classic, or branch out and try the Truffle Funghi White Pie.

Sample this New Jersey-style pizza by ordering off the menu, or you can hit up the pizza buffet (daily, except Saturday). There’s also dollar-slice night every Wednesday.

134 S. Main St., Simpsonville TheSlicePizzaSC.com

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D’ALLESANDRO’S PIZZA

FOUNDED: 2018

Good pie, cold beer, fun time

The couple fell in love with the original D’Al’s in Charleston and became friends with the owners, brothers Nick and Ben D’Allesandro, who opened in 2006, but the Petriches’ place isn’t a franchise.

“We got to know them and hung out with them, loved their pie. And one day we decided Greenville needs one of these,” says John, a University of South Carolina graduate with a—wait for it— pharmacy degree.

In 1979, he moved to Greenville and later opened Parker Road Drug Store,

which he owned for 31 years before biting into a fresh new slice of life.

“Every time I go down there,” says John, whose home with Ann is up the street, “I just get a good vibe.”

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Along with classic pizzas, D’Al’s serves specialties such as the Drunken Hawaiian, with red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, pineapple, and mushrooms; and Hyped Experience, with oil and garlic, mozzarella, barbecue chicken, jalapenos, red onions, and honeySriracha drizzle—named after the streetwear/vintage shop across the street. Vegan and gluten-free offerings are available.

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Just like a big ol’ slice of fresh-made pizza, the name of John and Ann Petrich’s restaurant, D’Allesandro’s, is a mouthful. So everyone knows the place simply as D’Al’s.

P I Z Z A G V L

17 Mohawk Dr. Greenville 864.252.4700 dalspizzagvl.com

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? While enjoying the laid-back vibe, John says, “We’ve got a really strong crew now that’s been with us awhile.”

DID YOU KNOW? The family-owned and family-friendly neighborhood pizza parlor includes a patio, playground and live music.

FUN FACT: D’Allesandro’s Pizza sources local products such as Revival Butchery’s meats and Honest Scoop GVL’s small-craft ice cream.

STEAKHOUSES CHOPHOUSE ’47

36 Beacon Dr., Greenville Chophouse47.com

For more than two decades, this New York-style steak house has served up expertly broiled USDA prime aged beef. If you’re feeling surf over turf, try the lobster or shrimp.

CITYRANGE

615 Haywood Rd., Greenville 774 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg CityRange.com

Locally owned and loved by locals for inspired American fare focused on Black Angus steaks in a rustic atmosphere, cozy both inside and out.

HALLS CHOPHOUSE

550 S. Main St., Greenville HallsChophouseGreenville.com

A premier selection of wet- and dry-aged prime and choice beef—and a bison filet that melts like butter.

Live nightly music accents the creative menu.

LARKIN’S

318 S. Main St., Greenville LarkinsGVL.com

Upscale dining in an casual atmosphere, with a chefforward menu that’s all about aged steaks and fresh seafood, plus an award-winning wine collection.

THE PEDDLER STEAKHOUSE 2000 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville ThePeddlerSteakHouse.com

A Greenville landmark—established in 1969 in a 100-year-old building—where loins of beef are brought to the table so guests can select the size and cut of their steaks.

RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE 648 S. Main St., Greenville WestEndGrille.com

All beef from this acclaimed restaurant comes from the renowned Meats by Linz in Chicago. It’s not always on the menu but ask for the tomahawk steak—a tender cut that’s big enough for two.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

250 Riverplace, Greenville Crowne Plaza: 851-A Congaree Rd., Greenville RuthsChris.net

An iconic American steak house famous for its custom-aged USDA prime beef served on sizzling, 500-degree plates. This chain is right at home in Greenville, popular for romantic dinners, special occasions, private parties, and corporate events.

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SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS BLOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 1619 Augusta St., Greenville Blockhouse.net

A local favorite for forty years, with signature dishes and your choice of raw, steamed, grilled, fried, or even stewed oysters. Oyster shooters, too.

CORAL

654 S. Main St., Greenville CoralGreenville.com

An upscale seafood restaurant and bar recently launched in the West End, featuring a fresh menu, craft cocktails, extensive wine list, and lively atmosphere.

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JONES OYSTER CO.

THE SEAFOOD SPOT

At this New England-style clam shack, you’ll find Maine lobster rolls and New England clam “chowdah.” Don’t miss the rotating selection of oysters.

A casual, counter-service eatery specializing in Lowcountry-style seafood with proprietary seasonings. A little out of the way but worth finding!

22 E. Court St., Greenville TheJonesOysterCo.com

219 W. Antrim Dr., Suite C, Greenville TheSeafoodSpotUpstate.com

MR. CRISP

1501 E. North St., Suite 102, Greenville TheRealMrCrisp.com

From the team that brought you The Anchorage comes a fresh twist on seafood.

Mr. Crisp offers raw-bar classics like shrimp and oysters alongside yellowfin tuna ceviche and the signature hand-battered fish and chips.

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BURGER JOINTS GB&D (GOLDEN BROWN & DELICIOUS) 147 Welborn St., Suite B1 at The Commons, Greenville EatGBND.com

Creative burgers sourced from a local farm and served OG-style, as a patty with bacon jam, or even brunched up with eggs and doughnut buns.

HIPBURGER

GRILL MARKS

209 S. Main St., Greenville 700 Haywood Rd., No. 2023B at Haywood Mall, Greenville GrillMarks.com

791 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin HipBurger.com

Featuring a dozen Certified Angus Beef specialty options, plus vegan patties and “unburgers” like chicken and salmon, too. Leave room for a milkshake!

GB&D

The HipBurger food truck is still around, but you can get your burger fix (along with nuggets and handspun milkshakes) at the brick-and-mortar location.

JACK BROWN’S BEER & BURGER JOINT 19 Augusta St., Suite H, Greenville JackBrownsJoint.com

Don’t bother asking for lettuce or tomato. These burgers are either made simple or loaded with unique toppings. Try the Greg Brady that is topped with house-made mac and cheese and barbecue chips.

KO BURGER 126 Augusta St., Suite 12 at Gather GVL, Greenville @KOBurgerGVL

Retro-style griddled burgers that are thin, crisp, and juicy. The all-beef hotdogs are equally delectable. The battered fries and KO sauce are a must!

NORTHGATE SODA SHOP 918 N. Main St., Greenville @NorthgateSodaShop

Grilling up Greenville’s best burgers and topping ’em with everything from fried eggs to pimiento cheese to, of course, bacon—since 1947.

PERFECT BUNS 20 E. Broad St., Greenville at Camperdown Plaza PerfectBunsGVL.com

Try a signature burger or go for a “handheld” like the hot chicken sandwich or wrapped Caesar.

There are vegan options, too.

THE VELO FELLOW 1 Augusta St., Suite 126, Greenville TheVeloFellow.com

European-style pub with traditional hand-pattied beef burgers plus lamb and falafel burgers, too. Try the pork and egg burger for brunch.

WINDY CITY BURGERS 12 E. Coffee St., Greenville WindyCityBurgers.com

An intimate, urban-style restaurant that grinds all burgers in house with choice chuck and pork belly.

WOODSIDE BISTRO E. 5th St. at Lofts at Woodside Mill, Greenville WoodsideBistro.com

This burger—1/3 lb. of Braveheart beef topped with white American cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion—gets rave reviews. Pair it with the handcut or sweet potato fries.

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BARBECUE JOINTS

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BIG DAVE’S ALL AMERICAN BBQ

LEWIS BARBECUE

SMOKY DREAMS BARBECUE

1193 W. Faris Rd., Greenville BigDavesAllAmericanBBQ.com

214 Rutherford St., Greenville LewisBarbecue.com

2131 Woodruff Rd., Greenville SmokyDreamsBBQ.com

“Big Dave” serves up Texas-style favorites like brisket, pork, and ribs. There’s also a large salad bar and hot bar.

Winner of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best BBQ Pork Sandwich in South Carolina. Don’t be fooled by the restaurant’s unassuming exterior.

BOBBY’S BBQ

The Upstate can now savor the flavors of pitmaster John Lewis’ central Texas-style brisket and pulled pork. Don’t miss the sides like the bestselling Green Chile Corn Pudding.

1301 N. Main St., Fountain Inn EatBobbys.com

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ

A locally owned restaurant that’s nationally recognized for award-winning barbecue and made-from-scratch sides. The meat is smoked using 100% oak wood and Bobby’s own all-natural blend seasoning.

109 W. Stone Ave., Suite B, Greenville MoesOriginalBBQ.com

HOME TEAM BBQ

SMOKE ON THE WATER

815 Laurens Rd., Greenville at Holland Park HomeTeamBBQ.com

1 Augusta St. No. 202, Greenville SaucyTavern.com

Here multiregional barbecue is paired with Southern comfort food. Order “The Board” to get a family-style serving of the wings, sausage, pulled pork, and turkey—plus sides.

A saucy Southern tavern popular for barbecue, brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and more. Be sure to start with a Smoke N’ Jackets app.

BOBBY’S BBQ

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A comfy, casual atmosphere that serves up Alabama-style barbecue along with traditional Southern sides.

TAKE THE TOUR Got a taste for more info about Greenville’s long-time, locally owned barbecue joints?

Take a tour! Enjoy back-to-back tastings at three of our favorite spots—Bucky’s Bar-B-Q, Mike & Jeff’s BBQ and Henry’s Smokehouse—along with a behind-thescenes look at cooking techniques, stories about each restaurant’s unique history, and more. Find out why Yahoo ranked Greenville among the top ten barbecue cities in America.

For tour details, visit GreenvilleHistoryTours.com

Downtown Greenville

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311 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC (864) 300-4809 • fireforge.beer

FOOD HALLS & COLLECTIVES

THE SILOS

CARTWRIGHT FOOD HALL

215 Trade St., Greer | CartwrightFoodHall.com

Anonymous Burgers Flying Fox Coffee Mi Irie on Trade Mo Mo’s Sushi & More Trade Street Taproom White Wine & Butter

THE COMMONS

147 Welborn St., Greenville | CommonsGVL.com

Automatic Taco Bake Room Bark Billiam Jeans Carolina Triathlon | Greenville Bike & Tri Company Encore Realty GB&D (Golden Brown & Delicious) Methodical Coffee OSM (Outdoor Sports Marketing) Project Plus+ Ridgeline Construction Group The Community Tap X-Agency

GATHER GVL

126 Augusta St., Greenville | GatherGreenville.com

Cafe Zorba Cocobowlz Gvl Greenville Beer Exchange HenDough Chicken & Donuts Juice Box Wine Bar KO Burger Mama Mozzerella Mercado Cantina Palmetto Seafood Co. Saki Saki The Big Rinkowski The Lob Father Yolo Pizza Kitchen

HAMPTON STATION

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Greenville | HamptonStation.com

Craft Axe Throwing DevObal Technologies Due South Coffee Escape Artist Greenville Hollowed Earth Pottery Karisma by Kara Keipi Lever Gear Lili + Koko Boutique The Noble Dog Hotel Outside the Lines Pedego Sweet June Floral Co. Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville Waffle Drop Wandering Bard Meadery White Duck Taco Shop Yellowbobbypins Art Camp 76 / EXPLORING864.COM

POE WEST

THE SILOS

6AM City 98 Ventures Brains on Fire Eighty Twenty Cafe Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery Greenville Tech Foundation LaRue Fine Chocolate Shine Om Six & Twenty Distillery The Junkyard Gym & Fitness Center Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center Unlocked Coffee Roasters

Inky’s Authentic Philadelphia Cheesesteak and Hoagies Indigo Indian Street Kitchen Pink Mama’s Ice Cream Silos Brewing Co. You Drive Me Glazy

556 Perry Ave., Greenville | PoeWest.com

STONE’S POINT

201 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville

D’Allesandro’s Pizza Methodical in Landmark The Community Tap Urban Digs

TAYLORS MILL

250 Mill St., Taylors | TaylorsMill.community

13 Stripes Brewery Crossfit Taylors Model Trains Station Pinky’s Revenge Arcade and Game Lounge Prevail Church The Blue Ox Hatchet House The Farehouse The Mad Smash

THE JUNCTION AT DOWNTOWN AIRPORT

301 Airport Rd., Greenville TheJunctionAtDowntownAirport.com

11.11 Training Adrenaline Dance Fitness Anya’s WELLness Brit’s Brothers Gym Cohesive Coffee Elevation 966 Winery Kalon Hair Pure Mothion White Duck Taco Shop

122 Folger St., Easley | TheSilosofEasley.com

THE WAREHOUSE AT MIDTOWN

1418 Laurens Rd., Greenville | WarehouseAtMidtown.com

Bourbon St. Burgers Flying Philly Midtown Oyster Co. Papa Razzi’s Pizza Taphouse

THE WAREHOUSE AT VAUGHNS

109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | WarehouseAtVaughns.com

Anchor Raw Bar Bourbon St. Burgers Humble Pie Pizza Co. Tacos & Bla Bla Bla Taphouse The Peanut Co. Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum Yogi’s Cups & Cones

WESTONE

109 W. Stone Ave., Greenville | @WestOneGvl

9Round Coffee on Stone Franny’s Farmacy Liability Brewing Co. Moe’s Original BBQ Rudy’s House of Spirits V’s Barbershop

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SPORTS BARS CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

HABITAP

MAC’S SPEED SHOP

113 S. Main St., Greenville CarolinaAleHouse.com

1325 Miller Rd., Greenville TheHabitap.com

930 S. Main St., Greenville MacSpeedShop.com

A sports-themed restaurant that serves up good food and fun for the whole family.

Extensive draft menu, curated wines, and upscale pub fare along with table games, cornhole, and shuffleboard. A community table means nobody eats or watches the game alone.

A great spot to grab some barbecue and a beer, and to watch a game or listen to live music.

HALL OF FAME SPORTS GRILL

215 Pelham Rd., Greenville @TipItBackSportsGrille

CHARLESTON SPORTS PUB 15 W. Washington St., Greenvllle CharlestonSportsPub.com

An award-winning Lowcountry fave now playing in the Upstate, where you can watch sports while enjoying unrivaled food and beverages.

THE COLISEUM BILLIARDS & SPORTS BAR 528 Haywood Rd., Greenville ColiseumOnHaywood.com

A full roster of sports airing on twentythree TVs—located both indoors and out—along with game-day menus, more than fifty beers, and all-you-can-play pool.

531 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville HallOfFameSportsGrill.com

Home-team favorite with craft beer, whiskey, tequila, and game-day menus plus thirty-one TVs so you can watch any event you want.

TIP IT BACK SPORTS GRILLE

This pub has plenty of TVs for the games, plus games like darts and pool.

For the music lovers, check out the karaoke and live music nights.

LOCAL CUE 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 7, Greenville LocalCue.com

A neighborhood hangout with pool, shuffleboard, darts, and Jenga plus can’t-bebeat barbecue and wings—and a gluten-free menu, too.

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COCKTAIL BARS 4 ACES KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 115 Pelham Rd., Suite 1, Greenville @4aceskitchenandcocktails

A casual, yet elegant concept that has a wide selection of house-made cocktails and a whiskey room.

BAR MARGARET

1269 Pendleton St., Greenville BarMarg.com

West Greenville craft cocktail bar with a funky, fresh vibe. An eclectic variety of curated cocktails pair with delectable bar bites.

CITY TAVERN

NEAT BOURBON BAR 109 N. Main St., Greenville NeatBourbonBar.com

A spirited bar that’s straight-up fun.

Specializing in unique pours of 120-plus bourbon and whiskey options along with killer cocktails and decadent dishes.

ON THE ROXX

734 S. Main St., Greenville OnTheRoxxGreenville.com

A West End bar that’s all about the party, with DJ dance parties, weekly karaoke, and a wide variety of spirits and beer.

128 N. Main St., Greenville

PALOMA

If you’ve never outgrown the slushies we loved as kids, then head to this bar where a row of frozen cocktails include alumni faves like Tiger in the Tank and Purple Paladin.

315 S. Main St., Greenville PalomaGVL.com

CRAFTED COCKTAIL BAR

Like the tapas menu, the cocktails and beverage offerings celebrate the various European influences present in our city.

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220 E. Coffee St., Greenville SwordfishCocktails.com

An elegant space in the heart of downtown, with a high-end cocktail program harkening back to the pre-prohibition era.

THE PRESS ROOM 315 S. Main St., Greenville PressRoomGVL.com

This modern speakeasy may be shrouded in secrecy, but it clearly delivers on the small plates and distinctive cocktails.

THE RABBIT HOLE 1268 Pendleton St., Greenville TheRabbitHoleGVL.com

Sip craft cocktails while enjoying the cozy atmosphere that is a nod to Alice in Wonderland.

VAULT & VATOR 655 S. Main St., Suite 100, Greenville VaultAndVator.com

116 S. Main St., Greenville TheNoseDive.com

Head upstairs from Nose Dive’s main dining space to try a mix of custom and seasonal cocktails, as well as “old-school” favorites.

SWORDFISH COCKTAIL CLUB

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A speakeasy that’s the cocktail version of farm-to-table, with every drink handcrafted using fresh ingredients and top-shelf alcohol.

HOPPIN’ GVL

ROOFTOP BARS CAMP

JUNIPER RESTAURANT & BAR

UP ON THE ROOF

2 E. Broad St., Greenville CAMPgvl.com

315 S. Main St. atop AC Hotel, Greenville JuniperGVL.com

Located at the Camperdown Plaza, visit this “secret garden” to grab a drink or tasty bar bite while enjoying skyline views.

Known for its urban gin bar and secret cocktail garden, this 16,000-square-foot expanse offers intoxicating views of downtown Greenville and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

250 RiverPlace atop Embassy Suites, Greenville 314 S. McDuffie St., Anderson EatUPDrinkUP.net

INK N IVY 21 E. Coffee St., Greenville Greenville.InkNIvy.com

An eclectic eatery with a trendy rooftop where expert bartenders mix custom cocktails and pour an extensive collection of craft beer.

HOPPIN’ 118 N. Markley St., Suite 102, Greenville Hoppingvl.com

For a unique self-service experience, this West End bar has more than eighty self-pour craft beers, cocktails, and wines on tap.

LEVEL 10 225 W. Main St. at AC Hotel, Spartanburg Level10SC.com

A steak and seafood restaurant that features an elevated rooftop space where you can indulge in dinner, drinks, and delightful vistas.

SIP WHISKEY & WINE BAR

Unparalleled views, high rise hand-crafted cocktails, artisan wines, craft brews, and small plates that highlight locally-sourced seasonal ingredients.

W XYZ BAR 5 N. Laurens St. atop Aloft Greenville Downtown

The Aloft Downtown Greenville’s signature bar pairs its signature cocktails and delicious bites with spectacular views of Main Street.

103 N. Main St., No. 400, Greenville SIPgvl.com

Lovely views and lively entertainment in this upper-deck venue, specializing in extensive whiskey labels, craft cocktails, and vibrant wines.

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CRAFT BREWERIES & TAPROOMS

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13 STRIPES BREWERY

SOUTHERNSIDE BREWING CO.

250 Mill St., Suite PW 3101 at Taylors Mill, Taylors 13StripesBrewery.com

25 Delano Dr., Unit D, Greenville SouthernsideBrewing.com

Combining a patriotic legacy with a loaded arsenal of aptly titled suds, like Sgt. Molly American Wheat and Sea of Liberty IPA, plus ration plates.

New brew pub along the Swamp Rabbit Trail with Southern-inspired food, a variety of fun beers like Pina Colada IPA, and a lineup of live music out on the lawn.

CAROLINA BAUERNHAUS

SWAMP RABBIT BREWERY & TAPROOM

556 Perry Ave., Suite B118, Greenville 115 Federal St., Anderson CarolinaBauernhaus.com

26 S. Main St., Travelers Rest TheSwampRabbitBrewery.com

A delightfully long list of ales, ciders, and meads, handcrafted with locally sourced ingredients.

We suggest enjoying these unique brews while hanging in one of the swing chairs.

“Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Swamp Rabbit Trail,” with craft beer tapped by judges at the U.S. Beer Open, Great American Beer Festival, and the World Beer Cup.

DOUBLE STAMP BREWERY 819 Laurens Rd., Greenville DoubleStampBrewery.com

A vivid mural depicts pop images from ’90s-era film, TV, music, and sports, and approachable brews like Show Me the Money Pilsner and Wasssup! Farmhouse Ale fill the taps.

THE COMMUNITY TAP / TAP TRAILSIDE

LIABILITY BREWING CO.

EIGHTH STATE BREWING CO. 400 Augusta St., Suite 140, Greenville EighthStateBrewing.com

Bringing Hoppy Hour to the old Claussen Bakery, with a curated selection of craft beer on tap plus draft cocktails, wine, cocktails, and slurries.

PANGAEA BREWING 115 Welborn St., Greenville PangaeaBrewing.com

FIREFORGE CRAFTED BEER

Pangaea borrows inspiration and techniques from around the globe to offer brews that roam from Thai-inspired wheat beer to citrus gose and Kveil pale ale.

311 E. Washington St., Greenville Fireforge.Beer

PLANKOWNER BREWING CO.

A beer garden and taproom serving up smallbatch craft brews like John Hopcock and Tampanian Devil, tapped as gold medalists by the SC Brewers Guild.

109 Sloane Garden Rd., Boiling Springs PlankownerBrewing.com

LIABILITY BREWING CO.

A veteran-owned venture comprising a sevenbarrel brewery and taproom. A 20-tap wall is loaded with a rotating selection of in-house beer and cider, plus guest specialties.

109 W. Stone Ave., Suite D, Greenville LiabilityBrewing.co

ROCKERS BREWING CO.

What began as a home-brew endeavor between two buddies has blossomed into a brewery with more than 20 beers on tap from a fruited sour to a Baltic porter.

MAGNETIC SOUTH BREWERY 701 Easley Bridge Rd. at Judson Mill, Greenville 516 N. Main St., Anderson MagneticSouthBeer.com

This team describes their collection of lagers, ales, IPAs, and pilsners as “simple, straightforward and drinkable.” Pair any brew with sumptuous salads, sandwiches, and burritos.

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226-A W. Main St., Spartanburg RJRockers.com

Brewing beer in the ’Burg since 1997 and serving it alongside a handcrafted bar menu, plus plenty of live, local music. A run club meets here every Tuesday evening.

217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville 147 Welborn St., The Commons, Greenville 321-B S. Main St., Travelers Rest TheCommunityTap.com

A long-loved purveyor of local, national, and international brews with a bottle shop, growler bar—always more than 20 varieties on tap—tasting room, and more.

THE SOUTHERN GROWL 155 N. Buncombe Rd., Greer TheSouthernGrowl.com

Greer-based microbrewery and taproom that’s worth the drive for its well-curated menu designed to pair well with beer.

THE WHALE 1108 S. Main St., Suite 116, Greenville TheWhaleGvl.com

A craft beer collective sourcing a plethora of whale brews—rare, sought-after beers— from across the world (and Greenville, too).

THOMAS CREEK 2054 Piedmont Hwy., Greenville ThomasCreekBeer.com

The granddaddy of Greenville’s craft brew craze. They’ve been handcrafting everything from pilsners and doppelbocks to hoppy IPAs and stouts since 1998.

SILOS BREWING CO. 122 B. Folger Ave., Easley SilosBrewing.com

Housed in an old grain silo, this brewery leans into celebrating Easley’s past and present. Try the Session IPA, Take it Easley, the chocolate porter, or Mill Town.

YEE-HAW BREWING CO. 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville YeeHawBrewing.com

A full-service brewpub with an outdoor beer garden featuring fun games, cold craft beer, and a hot menu by Prince’s Hot Chicken.

DISTILLERIES CONTRAST DISTILLERY

PALMETTO DISTILLERY

106 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville ContrastDistillery.com

Distillery: 200 W. Benson St., Anderson Retail Outlet: 2000 GSP Drive, Greer PalmettoMoonshine.com

Led by South Carolina’s first female head distiller, a variety of cocktails made with rum, sambuca, gin, and more are offered.

Bottles are available for purchase.

COPPERHEAD MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY 14 S. Main St., Travelers Rest

Producing small-batch—but big-bodied— moonshine, rum, and whiskey in all-copper stills. Snakebite Corn Whiskey leads the 100-proof lineup, but ask about flavor-ofthe-week specials, too.

Continuing a family tradition, now focused on South Carolina’s first legal moonshine and smooth craft whiskey. The distillery is in downtown Anderson; there’s a shop at GSP Airport.

SIX & TWENTY DISTILLERY 3109 Highway 153, Powdersville SixAndTwentyDistillery.com

Distilling handcrafted spirits with certified local grains. Take a tour and stay for a tasting to see why these Upstate whiskeys win national awards.

SUGAR TIT MOONSHINE DISTILLERY 330 Main St., Reidville SugarTitMoonshine.com

Tapped by the American Distillers Institute for award-winning, family-recipe ’shine, distilled in an 1850s-era former apothecary.

VICARIO LIQUEURS & SPIRITS 840 Old Jones Rd., Greer SaluteLLC.com

A farm and micro-distillery specializing in 15 varieties of natural and organic liqueurs plus a botanical gin. The tasting room takes you from garden to glass.

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SIX & TWENTY DISTILLERY

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VINEYARDS & WINERIES CITY SCAPE WINERY

LAZY BEAR WINERY

WELLBORN WINERY

Local, innovative muscadine wines and personalized experiences like wine tastings, behind-the-scenes tours, even wine-making classes. Be sure to pet Pinot, the resident pig.

Specializing in fruit and berry wines—meads, too—from produce harvested on-site and sourced from local farmers. Accolades include three international gold medals.

Small-batch, award-winning wines from estate-grown grapes as well as locally sourced berries, grapes, and peaches.

Indoor tasting room, open-air patio, even a cabana in the woods.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS & WINERY

OLD ROCK WINE QUARRY

589 Dunklin Bridge Rd., Pelzer CityScapeWinery.com

2330 Highway 11, Landrum EagleMountainWinery.com

644 Hester Store Rd., Easley LazyBearWinery.com

620 Old Rock Quarry Rd., Enoree OldRockQuarryWinery.com

The region’s newest ultra-premium winery led by acclaimed vintner George Bursick (noted for producing the No. 1 wine in the world rated by Wine Spectator).

Enjoy an unpretentious wine tasting around a firepit while sipping fruit-infused wines with fun names like Raspberry Giggles and Snap Sassy Apple.

KENNINGTON FAMILY WINERY

VICTORIA VALLEY VINEYARDS

507 Beaver Dam Rd., Marietta KenningtonWinery.com

A perfect getaway with beautiful views and sumptuous wine flavors. Enjoy a mountain sunset with a glass of Dark Corner White, a chardonnay aged in a bourbon barrel.

CITY SCAPE WINERY

254 Mush Creek Rd., Travelers Rest WellbornWinery.com

1360 S. Saluda Rd., Cleveland VictoriaValleyVineyards.com

A taste of Europe with finely crafted vinifera wines and a French-style chateau that’s ideal for wine tastings, lunches on the covered patio overlooking the vines, and special events.

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URBAN WREN

WINE BARS CORK & TAP

409 Mills Ave., Greenville CorkAndTapGvl.com

A cozy little bar, a bit removed from the Main Street bustle, with weekly events including wine tastings and open mics.

FOXCROFT WINE CO.

631 S. Main St., Greenville FoxcroftWine.com/Greenville-location

A lovely wine bar decorated with centuryold hardwoods and a barrel-vaulted ceiling, offering retail-priced bottles and a vegan-friendly menu for those who ask.

BOOZY BOOKS! Imbibe in more than just your favorite authors at Camilla Kitchen, a café and bakery inside M.Judson Booksellers offering coffees and sweet treats along with beer, wine, and champagne by the glass.

130 S. Main St. MJudsonBooks.com

211-A E. Broad St., Greenville NorthamptonWineAndDine.com

A long-loved local hangout, where elegant bar bites accompany oenophile-favorite labels by the glass or bottle, plus an everchanging fine-dining menu.

164 S. Main St., Suite C, Travelers Rest TastingRoomTR.com

A Travelers Rest wine shop and bar specializing in small-production vineyard labels from all over the world, with extensive by-the-glass offerings.

URBAN WREN

116 N. Markley St. at Markley Station, Greenville UrbanWrenWinery.com

586 Perry Ave., Greenville TaxiHouseWines.com

A chic city atmosphere where an amazing dinner menu takes its cues from the restaurant’s carefully curated wine selection. Plenty to toast during Sunday brunch, too.

The bright yellow sliver of a building in the Village’s plaza was once the neighborhood taxi stand. Now, in collaboration with The Anchorage, the vino destination offers more than 80 unique wine selections.

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TAXI HOUSE WINES NORTHAMPTON WINE + DINE

THE TASTING ROOM

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FROZEN TREATS BLUEBERRY FROG

HOUNI’S ITALIAN ICE

PINK MAMA’S ICE CREAM

624 S. Main St., Greenville BlueberryFrog.com

1848 Woodruff Rd., Greenville HounisItalianIce.com

Be the inspiration behind your creation.

Choose a delicious self-serve frozen yogurt and add your own toppings. There are even frozen treats available for dogs.

More than 40 rotating flavors of fresh, homemade Italian ice; smooth, traditional soft serve; and gelati, a layering of Italian ice and soft serve.

11 S. Main St., Travelers Rest Pickwick Pharmacy, 3223 Augusta St., Greenville Easley Silos, 122 Folger Ave., Easley PinkMamasIceCream.com

CLARE’S CREAMERY

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS

A cute, quirky mothership in Travelers Rest with pink cones and funky flavors— think lavender white chocolate—plus satellites in Greenville and Easley.

1635 E. North St., Greenville 1901 Laurens Rd., Suite C, Greenville clarescreamery.com

12 E. Broad St., 6B, Greenville Jenis.com

SPILL THE BEANS

THE CRAZY MASON MILKSHAKE BAR

Bored with standard ice cream flavors? Visit Jeni’s for a fresh twist on your favorite frozen treats. Stop in for scoops of brambleberry crisp or gooey butter cake in a waffle cone or pick up a few pints to enjoy at home.

942 S. Main St., Greenville TheCrazyMason.com

MOLLY AND MYLES ICE CREAM

This handcrafted, small-batch ice cream is made with locally sourced ingredients.

The signature item, as the name implies, is a milkshake in a mason jar. If the 30-plus milkshake options don’t strike your fancy, try a sundae, dessert waffle, or Crazy Bomb cookie.

531 S. Main St., Greenville 174 E. Main St., Spartanburg STBDowntown.com

Charming coffeehouse and creamery serving custom-blended gourmet ice cream and homemade waffle cones in a fantastic Falls Park location.

2123 Augusta St., Greenville @molly_and_myles_icecream

One of the best ice cream shops in America, per the Today Show, with an ever-changing list of cool artisan flavors (including gluten- and dairy-free options).

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THE CRAZY MASON MILKSHAKE BAR

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STROSSNER’S

DESSERTS BAKE ROOM

LE PETIT CROISSANT

147 Welborn St., Greenville BakeRoom.square.site

640 S. Main St., Greenville LePetitCroissantGreenville.com

Located at The Commons, naturally leavened breads and handmade pastries are baked in Wade Taylor’s German deck oven and Swedish rack oven.

An artisan bakery for those of us who love pastries and fine chocolates! Fresh doughnuts on the weekends, too.

BRICK STREET CAFÉ

716-A S. Main St., Greenville OldEuropeDesserts.com

315 Augusta St., Greenville BrickStreetCafe.net

Breaking diets for decades with a dessert menu titled “Just Eat Da Cake.” The sweets list is long, but definitely topped by the sweet potato cake.

CAMILLA KITCHEN

130 S. Main St., Greenville at M.Judson Booksellers CamillaKitchen.com

Along with coffee and wine, there’s a plethora of baked goods like cookies, scones, and muffins.

LARUE FINE CHOCOLATE

556 Perry Ave., Suite B115, Greenville at Poe West LaRueFineChocolate.com

A chocolatier’s cafe featuring small-batch artisan confections along with desserts and drinks. Be sure to order hot chocolate with house-made marshmallows.

OLD EUROPE DESSERTS Serving European-inspired desserts, breakfast pastries, locally roasted coffee, bottles, and single-serve wine, even champagne.

RISE BAKERY

1264 Pendleton St., Greenville RiseBakerySC.com

Try the sweet and savory favorites such as authentic jambon beurre (ham and butter) sandwiches, buttery cinnamon rolls, or, if you’re lucky, a yummy seasonal apple turnover.

THE BAKERY OFF AUGUSTA 11 Sevier St., Greenville

21 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville Strossners.com

Greenville owner/baker Connie Jud has more than 30 years off baking experience. Try her specialty cakes, cupcakes, and pastries and you’ll see the experience has paid off!

A family-owned favorite since 1947, where locals celebrate sweet moments with cakes, tortes, pies, tarts, cookies, and more.

FOR MORE LOCAL DESSERT OPTIONS, VISIT EXPLORING864.COM

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GREENVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS

LIVING in the 864 The city of Greenville offers a diverse array of housing options, from single-family homes in traditional neighborhoods to urban lofts, apartments, and condos. Beyond downtown Greenville, real estate is colloquially divided into communities like West Greenville, the Eastside, Blue Ridge, Taylors, San Souci, Five Forks, and the Golden Strip. Greenville County’s small, vibrant cities and towns include Greer, Travelers Rest, Tigerville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn.

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POPULAR GREENVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS: • Alta Vista • Augusta Road • Cleveland Forest • Gower Estates

• Montebello • North Main • Parkins Mill • Stone Lake

GREENVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS: • Earle Street • East Park • Hampton-Pinckney • Heritage

• Overbrook • Pettigru • West End

Augusta Road Area

RECENT URBAN DEVELOPMENTS: • Hartness Living • Hollingsworth Park at Verdae

LUXURY CONDOS/APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN INCLUDE: • 98 E. McBee (indoor bike garage) • 100 East (rooftop pool) • 400 Rhett (saltwater pool and putting green) • 408 Jackson (yoga studio and saltwater pool) • The Avant (custom features) • The Bookends (just steps from Main Street) • The Davenport (historic property) • District West (on the banks of the Reedy River) • Ellison on Broad (rooftop lounge and a fenced-in dog park) • The Field House (over Liberty Taproom) • The Link Westend (open-air kitchen) • The McClaren (pool, dog park, and gym) • Main & Stone (at the heart of the North Main community) • McBee Station (location, location, location) • NOMA Flats (Main Street views) • Rivers Edge (multiple shared Big Green Egg grills) • South Ridge (above Biscuit Head)

ACCOLADES People love living in Greenville. Recently, the city has been recognized among the 10 Best Cities to Buy a Home, per CNBC.com; Top 100 Best Places to Live, per U.S. News & World Report; 30 Most Charming Small-Town Downtowns in America, per HGTV.com; The South’s Best Cities on the Rise, per Southern Living; and Best Small City in the United States, per Condé Nast Travel.

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Downtown Greenville

GREENVILLE REAL ESTATE BY THE NUMBERS • 24 neighborhoods in the city of Greenville • $379.9K median listing home price • $172 median listing home price per square foot • $354.9K median sold home price • 100% sale-to-list price ratio • 34 median days on market Source: Realtor.com, September 2023

SCHOOLS

All about

EDUCATION You need to be a quick study to keep track of all the educational opportunities in the 864. From premier colleges and universities to celebrated public and private schools, here’s a partial list of top education centers in the area:

K-12 ANDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS & HUMANITIES

GARDNER WEBB UNIVERSITY

A public residential high school for students whose talents lie in creative writing, music, drama, dance, and the visual arts.

Founded in 1905, Gardner Webb is a private, Christian liberal arts university with six professional schools and more than eighty undergraduate and graduate majors.

15 University St., Greenville | SCGSAH.org

SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2211 Woodruff Rd., Greenville SouthsideChristian.org

Providing exceptional academics, fine arts, and athletic programs for students grades K-12. This private Christian school boasts a 100% college acceptance rate.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Public education in Anderson County is divided into five regional districts.

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 245 Cavalier Dr., Greenville | CCES.org

An independent college preparatory school offering an International Baccalaureate program. The private school serves students from pre-K through grade 12.

GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS 301 Camperdown Way, Greenville Greenville.k12.sc.us

The largest public-school system in South Carolina, providing a challenging education through a variety of elementary, middle, and high schools; special focus centers; and nontraditional schools.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY 1348 Griffin Mill Rd., Easley | Pickens.k12.sc.us

Providing a 21st century education to prepare Pickens County students for success beyond the classroom.

SPARTANBURG DAY SCHOOL 1701 Skylyn Dr., Spartanburg SpartanburgDaySchool.org

An independent, college preparatory school for 2K through grade 12, focusing on rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and athletics.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Spartanburg1.k12.sc.us | Spart2.org | Spartanburg3.org | Spartanburg4.org | Spart5.net | Spart6.org | Spartanburg7.org

Public education in Spartanburg County is divided into seven regional districts.

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL 100 St. Joseph’s Dr., Greenville SJCatholicSchool.org

A private coeducational school providing a rigorous liberal arts curriculum for students from grades 6 through 12.

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110 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC gardner-webb.edu

316 Boulevard, Anderson | AndersonUniversity.edu

A rigorous curriculum within an intentionally Christian environment. This private school offers fifty-nine major degree programs, eighteen master’s and doctoral degrees, and eight certification programs.

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY

1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | BJU.edu

A private liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools, a college, and a seminary.

This Christian school is noted for its stellar collection of European old masters paintings.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Visitors Center: 230 Kappa St., Clemson Clemson.edu

A top-tier public university, excelling in both academics and athletics. In addition to its main campus in Clemson, the school maintains a strong Greenville presence with the College of Business and Behavioral Science graduate program, the Clemson University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Campus (CUBEInC), and Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).

CONVERSE COLLEGE

580 E. Main St., Spartanburg | Converse.edu

A university with more than thirty undergraduate programs that merge the liberal arts with career-focused majors.

The school offers a variety of graduate programs, too.

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Furman.edu

Among the nation’s top liberal arts and sciences universities. This innovative school emphasizes engaged learning by encouraging students to serve the community.

GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville GvlTec.edu

A public two-year college offering certificates, diplomas and associate degrees in subjects as diverse as advanced manufacturing technology and culinary arts.

NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY 7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville NGU.edu

A private Christian liberal arts university offering more than fifty undergraduate and graduate degree programs while preparing students to serve as leaders in the church and society.

TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE 7900 Highway 76, Pendleton TCTC.edu

A school that ranks in the top 1% nationally for successful student transfers to four-year colleges and universities. Tri-County offers more than seventy major fields of study.

UNIVERSITY CENTER GREENVILLE 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville Greenville.org

Partnering with ten Upstate colleges and universities to afford students the benefit of higher education near downtown Greenville.

USC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GREENVILLE 607 Grove Rd., Greenville GreenvilleMed.SC.edu

A four-year medical school, located at the heart of Prisma Health-Upstate, backed by two decades of partnership between the region’s largest care provider and the state’s largest public university.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE 800 University Way, Spartanburg USCUpstate.edu

A top-ranked regional public college, with more than forty-five undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing, and education.

WOFFORD COLLEGE 429 N. Church St., Spartanburg Wofford.edu

A private liberal arts college, founded in 1854, offering bachelor’s degrees in twenty-seven major fields of study.

Gardner-Webb

IS ALL ABOUT YOU A university education has never been more important. The New York Times just counted GWU among the top universities in America for economic mobility for our graduates. Gardner-Webb is committed to making your degree affordable. We grant millions of dollars in student aid every year, for students like you.

GARDNER-WEBB IS: • One of the leading private Carnegie Doctoral Universities in North Carolina, with Duke and Wake Forest.

• A liberal arts University with a 117-year tradition of excellence.

• A beautiful rural campus in the foothills of North Carolina.

• Home to students from 90 N.C. counties, 37 U.S. states and 42 foreign countries.

Gardner-Webb University is the Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education.

HOME TO • Six professional schools • Fourteen academic departments • More than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, online and seated • A world-class faculty from across the globe

VISIT US ONLINE AT GARDNER-WEBB.EDU

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Our goal is to educate the whole student, which means we want our graduates to be equipped with both intellectual breadth and professional readiness. Faculty here have worked hard to shape, and then reshape, a curriculum that attracts, engages, and prepares students for society’s diverse and dynamic needs. It’s wonderful to see their efforts externally validated and to have our University come out on top.”

— GWU President Dr. William Downs The New York Times Ranked Gardner-Webb University the #1 Safest Campus in North Carolina.

HOLY LAND

WORSHIP in the 864 Widely known as the “Father of Greenville,” Vardry McBee (1775-1864) shaped the early fabric of the city. He did so mainly through his landholdings, specifically the 11,028 acres he purchased in 1815 from Lemuel Alston in what was then

While the Bible Belt nickname is well-earned, in addition to many varieties of Christian churches—traditional as well as contemporary—the community is blessed with Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim houses of worship, too.

called the Greenville District. In addition to donating land for Greenville’s first school, he gifted four religious denominations— Episcopalian, Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian—with land for four of the city’s earliest churches. McBee is buried at Christ Church Episcopal, the first church he helped form in 1825.

Though some have moved from their original locations, these venerable houses of worship, established between 1825 and 1850, remain downtown today. The spiritual landscape McBee seeded nearly 200 years ago has grown into a diversity of denominations. The list of local houses of worship is vast and varied; some meet in historic structures, others via digital platforms. The faithful in the 864 gather in churches, temples, shrines, mosques, and fellowship halls—sometimes even high school gymnasiums while new congregations are planted.

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FOUR ORIGINAL CHURCHES BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST 200 Buncombe St. | BuncombeStreetUMC.org

CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL 10 N. Church St. | CCGSC.org

FIRST BAPTIST GREENVILLE 847 Cleveland St. | FirstBaptistGreenville.com

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 200 W. Washington St. | FirstPresGreenville.org

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NONPROFITS

STEP UP, Step In Greenvillians love giving back—and Hands On Greenville makes it easy. A program of United Way of Greenville County, HOG connects people with flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 300 service organizations. Whatever cause you care about, there’s a local organization ready to turn your interest into action. Concerned about the environment? Help ReWa and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources collect oyster shells from area restaurants to be recycled back into the state’s coastal waters. Foster a healthy urban forest by donating time to TreesUpstate.

Support fellow citizens who are on a transformative journey to self-sufficiency through United Ministries—teach or tutor in the Adult Education program, practice interview skills with Employment Readiness participants, or lend a hand in Place of Hope. Fight food insecurity with Project Host, a nonprofit that nourishes the hungry and trains the unemployed. Work in the soup kitchen, help tend the community garden, or simply attend a community dinner hosted by the organization’s culinary students.

Donate life-sustaining blood, plasma, platelets, and red cells through The Blood Connection—multiple locations and mobile sites make it easy—or host a blood drive. Did you know every whole blood donation has the power to save up to three lives?

Or gather with your peers to make a difference via United Way Leadership Groups. Options include: •

African American Leadership (AAL): Black community members under a banner of philanthropy and volunteerism | UnitedWayGC.org/AALG

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Women United: A group comprised of corporate leaders and community volunteers passionate about advancing economic mobility for women | UnitedWayGC.org/ women-united/

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Young Leaders Society: A group of engaged philanthropists under the age of 40 | UnitedWayGC.org/ Get-Involved/Young-Leaders-Society

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ReUNITED: Seniors and retirees making a difference in the community | UnitedWayGC.org/ReUNITED

The Community Foundation of Greenville inspires impactful giving by bridging philanthropy and purpose. By building partnerships, supporting stewardship, and promoting equity, the foundation has been helping people reach their full potential for more than 60 years.

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The Blood Connection

Project Host

TreesUpstate

Hands On Greenville

EMPLOYERS

BIG BUSINESS

The 864’s Largest & Fastest-Growing Companies THE 10 LARGEST MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS IN THE UPSTATE: • BMW: automobiles • Michelin North America: radial tires • GE Vernova: gas turbines • Milliken & Co.: textiles and specialty chemicals • ZF Transmissions: automatic transmissions, front and rear axle assemblies • BorgWarner Inc.: powertrain components and transfer cases • Cryovac/Sealed Air Corp.: plastic bags and plastic film • DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC: motor vehicle parts and accessories • Magna International: mobility technology for the automotive industry • Robert Bosch: gasoline systems and electronic automotive components

THE 10 LARGEST NON-MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS IN THE UPSTATE: • Prisma Health–Upstate: a public not-for-profit academic health system

COMPANIES WITH NORTH AMERICAN & INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN THE UPSTATE: • Milliken & Co.: textiles and specialty chemicals • BMW: automobiles • Michelin North America: radial tires • AFL: electronic components and systems • DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America: automotive interiors and plastic components • SAGE Automotive Interiors: automotive interiors • Techtronic Industries Power Equipment: power-driven hand tools • Freightliner Custom Chassis: chassis for large vehicles • Fujifilm Manufacturing: platemaking services • Progress Lighting: lighting • Mitsubishi Polyester Film: unsupported plastic film and sheets • Orian Rugs: carpets and rugs • ScanSource: technology products and solutions • Spartanburg Steel Products: metal stampings, welded sub-assemblies and major body modules

• Clemson University: a top-tier public university • State of South Carolina: state government • Greenville County Schools: the largest public-school system in South Carolina • Duke Energy Corp.: one of the country’s largest energy holding companies • Bon Secours St. Francis Health System: a private not-for-profit health system • Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System: an integrated healthcare delivery system • Walmart: multinational retail corporation • AnMed Health: a comprehensive not-for-profit health system

GREENVILLE VENTURES ON THE INC. 5000 OF FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES: • Clear Touch: computer hardware • UCW Logistics: logistics and transportation • Take 5 Oil Change: automotive • Solutions ITW: software • Pintail: real estate • Air Compressor Services: manufacturing • Kester Search Group: human resources • Firefly Solar: energy

• United States Government: federal government

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HOSPITALS

CHECK UP Health Care Systems in the 864 BON SECOURS ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM BonSecours.com

A private not-for-profit health system that boasts some of the highest patient satisfaction ratings in the nation.

• Three medical campuses • Two acute-care hospitals • Emergency services • Outpatient surgery and therapy centers • Physicians network • Specialty facilities

ANMED HEALTH AnMed.org

A comprehensive not-for-profit health system with 60 offices and facilities serving Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia.

• Four medical campuses • Two acute-care hospitals • Level II trauma center • Emergency services • Behavioral health center • Women’s and children’s hospital • Rehabilitation hospital • Outpatient and diagnostic centers • Specialty facilities • Physicians network • Walk-in clinics

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN – GREENVILLE ShrinersChildrens.org

A fifty-bed pediatric orthopedic hospital and research/ teaching center providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care to children with orthopedic conditions, congenital anomalies, burns, spinal cord injuries, and diseases of the neuromusculoskeletal system.

SPARTANBURG REGIONAL PRISMA HEALTH – UPSTATE PrismaHealth.org

A public not-for-profit academic health system, widely recognized as the state’s most comprehensive healthcare provider and one of the Southeast’s leading medical facilities.

• Eight medical campuses • Six acute-care hospitals • Level I trauma center • Children’s hospital • Psychiatric hospital • Rehabilitation hospital • Regional medical center • Community wellness center • Research and education facilities • Specialty centers • Physicians network 96 / EXPLORING864.COM

SpartanburgRegional.com

An integrated healthcare delivery system with a reputation for technological excellence. Providing care from birth through the senior years in six counties in North and South Carolina.

• Research and teaching hospital • Six acute-care hospitals • Level 1 trauma center • Emergency care • Cancer center and research institute • Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities • Outpatient and diagnostic centers • Urgent care • Physicians network • Specialty facilities

Your health care should always revolve around you Whether it’s tackling a serious health issue or improving your overall well-being, our doctors and health care professionals in the Greenville area are committed to improving your overall health with personalized health care solutions. Because whether in our office, or virtually from the comfort of your own home, we believe your health care should always revolve around you.

Visit bonsecours.com to find a location and connect with a primary care provider today.

PRIMARY CARE FOR TH E U NIVE RSE OF YOU

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GOLF COMMUNITIES THE CLIFFS AT KEOWEE SPRINGS

GORGEOUS GREENS Golf clubs and courses across the Upstate CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB | TheCarolinaCountryClub.com

THE CLIFFS COMMUNITIES | CliffsLiving.com

Home to a full slate of amenities focused around golf, tennis, fitness, and cuisine. The Tom Jackson-designed eighteen-hole layout stretches to more than 7,000 yards and offers six sets of tees to challenge golfers of all levels.

Seven golf communities nestled in the mountains and scattered along the shorelines of the most gorgeous swath of the Carolinas.

Wellness amenities, hiking trails, golf, tennis, pickleball, and water sports along with interest-specific clubs and social activities.

The seven communities are clustered in three regions. The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, and The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards are at the lake; The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs Valley, and The Cliffs at Mountain Park are in the mountains; and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is in Asheville.

GREEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB | GreenValley.cc A club community established in 1958 with an ideal location between downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest. Familyfriendly amenities include an eighteen-hole championship golf course designed by George Cobb.

GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB | GCCSC.com One of the South’s most historic country clubs. Founded in 1895, GCC features two championship eighteen-hole golf courses—Chanticleer and Riverside—along with tennis courts, three pools, multiple dining experiences, and abundant social activities.

THORNBLADE | ThornbladeClub.com A family-oriented community and country club centered around a Tom Fazio golf course along with a clubhouse, multiple dining venues, tennis courts, swimming pool, and a full social calendar for all ages.

KEOWEE KEY | KeoweeKeySC.com A scenic, gated community on Lake Keowee packed with amenities for an active lifestyle, with emphasis on golf, tennis, fitness, pickleball, and, of course, water sports.

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DID YOU KNOW

If you want a unique golfing experience, check out the twelve-hole par-3 course at 3’s Greenville.

There’s also a 17,000-square-foot Humps & Bumps putting course, a 6.5-acre short game practice area, and a clubhouse serving food hot off the grill along with cool cocktails. The venue makes a perfect spot for corporate events and private parties.

61 Villa Rd., Greenville | 3s.Golf

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IN SENIOR LIVING SEE FOR YOURSELF! Call or visit us online to set up a tour.

864-465-8021 RollingGreenVillage.com Point your smartphone camera to learn more.

It’s remarkable how living in the right place at the right time fuels your power and resilience. At Rolling Green Village, strength comes naturally with healthy dining, encouraging friends, and a plan for future care. When you’re ready to put some muscle behind it, you’ll find walking paths, fitness classes, and a heated indoor saltwater pool. Booyah!

SUPERCHARGE YOUR POWER AT ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE.

As a Life Plan Community, Rolling Green Village offers an all-inclusive lifestyle with a 33,000-square-foot Health and Wellness Center, independent living, and on-site care if you ever need it. Now that’s empowering!

Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care Skilled Nursing | Rehabilitation 6 Hoke Smith Boulevard | Greenville, SC 29615 WALL STREET, SPARTANBURG

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DOWNTOWN SPARTANBURG

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iscover a hub of activity in downtown Spartanburg. While its nickname harkens to the heyday of train travel— when seven rail lines converged here—today’s Hub City comprises a designated Downtown Cultural District that’s the center of visual, literary, and performing arts.

Chapman Cultural Center is the focal point, providing a venue for Ballet Spartanburg, Spartanburg Little Theatre, and Spartanburg Philharmonic.

Spartanburg Science Center, and Spartanburg Art Museum are here, too, all under one remarkable roof.

If you love visual arts, check out contemporary exhibits at Upstate Gallery on Main and iconic Southern artwork at The Johnson Collection; modern masterworks connected to the legendary Black Mountain College are on display at AC Hotel Spartanburg.

Delve into the city’s railroad roots at the

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Hub City Railroad Museum, a cool spot to train watch. Take little ones to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, then head to Imagination Station, a local toy store many of today’s parents loved as kids. That puts you close to other fun retailers like Market on Main, a creative collective, and The Local Hiker.

Book it to the old Masonic temple, now Hub City Bookshop, where you’ll find the definitive collection of Southern literature.

While there, grab a cuppa joe from Little River Coffee Bar or head to this local fave’s sister, The Pharmacy Coffee, in the historic Montgomery Building.

Downtown Spartanburg gives voice to live music. You’ll love the local lineup—and local brews—at Rockers Brewing Co. There’s a robust performance roster (and addictive Pretzel Nugz) at Fr8yard, a two-story outdoor biergarten. If metal and punk are your jam, get it at Ground Zero.

Many a local crooner found national fame, including The Marshall Tucker Band, Pink Anderson and The Sparkletones, source of the community’s other moniker, Sparkle City; travel the Spartanburg Music Trail to find out more.

Do date night at Peddler Steak House, The Tulip Tree, Level 10—sit outside to drink in the view—or The Kennedy, which features locally sourced small plates amidst art deco decor. Attend supper club at Citizens & Southern, an event center located in a circa-1900 bank building, and be sure to steal a selfie in its iconic vault.

Don’t miss Cribb’s Kitchen and Blue Moon Specialty Foods. The humble burger gets plenty to brag about here: The Wall Street Journal lauds hamburgers at the Beacon Drive-In—order them “a-plenty,” aka buried in onion rings and fries—and Food Network designates Nu-Way’s Redneck Burger as best in the state. 864

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DOWNTOWN ANDERSON

THE ELECTRIC CITY

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he revitalization of downtown Anderson is generating plenty of buzz.

The Electric City pays homage to its past while sparking progress with a dynamic mix of local restaurants, retailers, and venues within the city center. Generator Park celebrates William C. Whitner, whose ingenuity led to Anderson’s distinction as the first city in the United States to enjoy a continuous supply of electricity.

A bronze sculpture of Whitner’s likeness is among an abundance of public art throughout downtown. Check out Anderson Arts Center’s SculpTOUR collection and explore the city via an installation of bronze birds titled Carolina Wrens: A Bird’s Eye View of Downtown Anderson. Go out(side) for entertainment at Carolina Wren Park, which hosts everything from local music to Shakespeare in the Park; there’s a splash pad for kids here, too.

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Electric City Playhouse and The Market Theatre Company are your ticket to live theater. Tour Bay 3 Artisan Gallery at the Anderson Arts Center or stroll through the Wren Pavilion Art Gallery to see the talent of local visual artists. GAMAC—the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium— presents an annual Masterworks Series and performances by the GAMAC Chamber Orchestra, Chorale, and Children’s Chorus as well as the Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Electric City Big Band.

Suds are definitely up downtown.

Carolina Bauernhaus is a farmhouse brewery and winery that serves handcrafted ales, ciders, and meads made with locally sourced ingredients—be sure to order a charcuterie board, too. Find unique crafts on tap at Brews On Main.

Drink to Southern hospitality, plus handcut fries, at Anderson’s oldest downtown pub,

The Local Uptown. Enjoy authentic Celtic favorites at McGee’s Irish Pub, where farmto-table specials are sourced from the owner’s own family farm.

Doolittle’s is popular for dinner, drinks, and blue-plate lunch specials. SummaJoe’s is all about fresh, seasonal ingredients. Indulge in fine dining in a historic setting at Sullivan’s Metropolitan Grill. Earle Street Kitchen and Bar puts a Southern twist on creative dishes—don’t miss the chicken-fried chicken.

CocoBon Chocolatier specializes in handmade confections; other sweet spots include Figs Cafe & Farmacy and eCity Java.

Shopping local is a delight in downtown Anderson. The Kitchen Emporium & Gifts offers a smorgasbord of kitchen supplies and gourmet items. Spoil your best friend with something from Bark International and find cute clothes at Maren + Main, Collectique, and Love Threads. 864

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DOWNTOWN EASLEY

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city steeped in railroad history is on the fast track to significant revitalization.

Train tracks run right through the middle of downtown Easley, lending a motif to the city’s branding. Trains on Main invites visitors to explore the city center by hunting for small bronze train cars placed at historic landmarks. A 19th century rail line has been transformed into the Doodle Trail, named in honor of the old train that ran the tracks forward and backward between Easley and Pickens, like a doodlebug.

Today, this 8.5-mile rails-to-trails greenway brings walkers, runners, and riders into the heart of downtown. Doodle Park includes a playground and workout equipment to further enhance training.

A few local businesses roll with the train theme, too, such as The Pint Station.

This craft beer taproom and wine bar is dog-friendly inside as well as out, with live

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music, food trucks, and trivia nights.

Lennie’s Main Street Pub, the “Cheers of Easley,” serves up local bands and lots of karaoke. Another fun spot is Rainbow Billiards, a pool hall, bar, and grill—trust us, get the Tater Tots. Merrell’s is the place for local pizza.

Plan a date night at Element, a farm-totable eatery with charming ambiance and amazing chocolate cheesecake.

Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor and Good Karma Ice Cream are pretty cool, too.

The Silos transformed the old Dixie Milling Co. into a venue comprising community space, a brewery, and multiple restaurants.

Antiquing never gets old in downtown Easley, with shops such as Circa Makers & Merchants, a curated collection of antiques, local art, and handmade gifts; Garland & George, purveyors of diverse antiques for

collectors and designers; and Uncle Sam’s Antiques & Collectibles, a must-go if you’re into coins and currency.

Robinson’s Department Store is a full-service shop for men and women.

Locals also love Something Special and Poor Richard’s Booksellers, which is located, appropriately enough, in a building that long ago housed Anderson’s first public library.

Enjoy live, local music in the amphitheater at Old Market Square, a beautified space centered under a historic clock tower. For community theater there’s Foothills Playhouse, a beloved tradition now in its 40th season. Indulge in hometown nostalgia at the Easley Area Museum.

And if you’re a baseball fan, make a run for the Senior League World Series that’s hosted here in Easley. 864

ind the perfect balance of preservation and revitalization in historic downtown Greer. Settled in the 1700s and officially incorporated in 1876, the central business district has more than 40 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places—many of them now home to uniquely local restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues.

The main street—which is actually Trade Street—is pedestrian-friendly, paved in multicolored brick and illuminated with sparkling string lights. Greer City Park elevates the outdoors, with a meadow, butterfly garden, sprawling playground, multiple fountains, trellised swings, and a lake with an island gazebo.

Dubbed Greer Station by locals, this delightful city center offers some of the 864’s finest, and most fun, dining. Date nights call for reservations at fine dining

establishments like SELECT, L’Incanto, or Crate Restaurant & Wine Bar. Find more casual fare at places like Wild Ace Pizza & Pub and The Mason Jar, which serves comfort food with a side of karaoke.

The downtown collective, Cartwright Food Hall, is home to local restaurants focused on artisanal flair. Drink up local flavor at Stomping Grounds Coffee House & Wine Bar, Barista Alley, or Blue Ridge Brewing Co.—be sure to sit on the Summit Rooftop here when the weather’s nice. Not downtown, but Greer-based The Southern Growl microbrewery is worth the drive for a curated menu designed to pair well with beer.

If you have a taste for antiquing, there’s The Galleries of Brian Brigham and Plunder, which wins for best-named antiques store and bills itself as the place where vintage meets vogue. Find gifts and decor at Sweet Tea Station, and a bit

of everything at Shoppes Off Trade, a collective artisan boutique—ask sweetly for a free sample from the Chocolate Dreams in the back.

Ladies find their look at local retailers including Chelsea’s, Dress Me Lulu, Talloni: A Shoe Salon, Southern Sisters Boutique, and The Hanger. Men get dressed via shops like Gregory’s Boutique, Empire Ltd Haberdashery and Tuxedos, and Smith & James.

You’ll find plenty to do in and around downtown. Greer Heritage Museum tells the city’s stories—take a spirited ghost tour in the fall. Benchmark Bicycle Supply Co. leads weekly rides. The Greer Cultural Arts Council presents a variety of theater productions at The Cannon Centre while The Spinning Jenny, a listening room and event venue, hosts some of today’s best arts and live music performances. 864

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Clemson, the city, makes the most of a thriving town-and-gown relationship with Clemson, the university. The campus energizes the entire community with an exciting schedule of sporting events—highlighted by the three-time national champions Tigers football team—along with intriguing cultural events and outdoor activities.

Clemson University’s Brooks Center is a hub of performing arts for both city and school. This professional roadhouse hosts renowned dance, theater, and musical performances in its main hall while presenting student acts in an intimate black-box theater.

Discover acclaimed visual artists at the Rudolph E. Lee Gallery within the Center for Visual Arts, which also weaves public art into the campus environment.

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Explore more than 295 acres of natural beauty at the South Carolina Botanical Garden, which comes complete with miles of streams and trails, plus a butterfly garden, wildflower meadow, specialty gardens, and arboretum. The Bob Campbell Geology Museum is here, too, as are the historic Hanover House and Hunt Cabin. Access 100plus miles of trails—via foot, bike, or horse— within the Clemson Experimental Forest.

Get off campus and go downtown, where the main street is College Avenue and many a merchant specializes in the Tiger trade. The floor creaks at Judge Keller’s, lest you forget the long legacy of this dry goods store founded in the late 19th century. The Tiger Sports Shop, also a local tradition, has been selling Clemson gifts and gear for going on 50 years.

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serves up Carolina cooking—don’t miss the shrimp and grits—in a building that’s older than the first car. Newer to the street is Evolve Kitchen and Table, where you’ll find craft cocktails and an elevated, locally sourced menu.

For cheap eats, head to Loose Change.

Feed your inner coed at Tiger Town Tavern, Study Hall, and TD’s of Clemson. The Esso Club is a must-go on game days; this iconic sports bar features a bevy of memorabilia and the best fried pickles you’ll ever eat.

A little further afield is Moe Joe Coffee, a hot spot for local and regional acoustic acts.

Pixie & Bill’s and Calhoun Corners are long-time local faves, too.

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ravelers Rest has a downtown as charming as its name, a moniker bestowed in the 19th century on this stopover point for weary travelers journeying ’twixt mountains and Lowcountry. Today, however, people head up to TR looking for—and finding—more action than rest.

The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail runs right through downtown, and that means plenty of runners do, too, as well as walkers, rollerbladers, cyclists, and strolling families. Indeed, this rails-to-trails greenway leads the way to a revitalized Travelers Rest, which now boasts a bevy of trailside places to eat, drink, shop, and play.

Foodies love the farm-to-table focus at many of TR’s popular restaurants. Topsoil Kitchen & Market, led by Adam Cooke, a 2020 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef in the Southeast, is renowned for a seasonal menu connected to local growers.

Farmhouse Tacos handcrafts its namesake fare with locally sourced ingredients, as does TruBroth, a fast-casual Vietnamese cafe.

The 864’s oldest cafe, The Whistle Stop, is here, along with Upcountry Provisions’ fresh-baked fare and Tandem Creperie’s tantalizing menu of crepes both savory and sweet (be sure to try the homemade granola, too). Sidewall Pizza is a local chain acclaimed for handcrafted specialty pies, creative salads, and homemade ice cream that’s so scrumptious you might just eat it first. Sidewall’s sister restaurant, Monkey Wrench Smokehouse, is all about barbecue.

Swamp Rabbit Brewery & Taproom crafts award-winning beer while Copperhead Mountain Distillery produces small-batch, big-bodied moonshine, rum, and whiskey. The Tasting Room is a wine bar and shop specializing in smallproduction-vineyard labels; experiment via extensive by-the-glass offerings.

Drink to good health at TReats Smoothie & Juice Bar. Coffee lovers enjoy locally roasted coffee from Leopard Forest; combine that coffee with art and you’re at the TReehouse Cafe & Studio. Find more local art at Wild Hare Gallery and White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery. TR Makers Co. curates handcrafted goods by local and regional artists.

Shoppers delight in downtown TR’s interesting mix of local retailers, from Carolina Honey Bee Co. to Sunrift Adventures, South Carolina’s oldest outdoor outfitter. Shop vintage at Retro Marketplace and Charlie’s Southern Rustiques. Ladies boutiques include Silver Lily and Three Little Birds.

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he city of Mauldin sits at the crossroads, both literally and figuratively, of Greenville County’s transformation as an attractive and vibrant community. Originally founded as a railroad depot hub, Mauldin has quickly grown into a commercial and residential destination for folks who want the suburban lifestyle just outside of Greenville.

The city has tremendous programs for the young and young at heart. Mauldin Recreation offers championship-quality sports programs for youth and adults, and its crown jewel is the Mauldin Sports Center, which features an indoor climbing wall, basketball courts, dedicated exercise class space, and the latest weight and resistance equipment. The Ray Hopkins Senior Center also welcomes thousands of seniors each month for exercise classes, games, seminars, theater, and more.

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Looking to explore your creative side?

The Mauldin Cultural Center hosts visual art, music and theater education programs, a summer concert series at the city’s amphitheater, multiple community theater performances, and the Sooie. Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off, which has been hailed as one of the best BBQ festivals in South Carolina.

Christmas comes alive at the city’s annual Merry Mauldin Christmas in partnership with the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce, and the city’s annual Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival is a treat for both the ear and the tastebuds.

With a grand opening slated for the spring, BridgeWay Station will transport guests to an Italian village when they walk into the piazza featuring City Market food hall, BridgeWay Brewing Co., multiple retail

shops, and 190 luxury apartments. Visitors can even walk over Interstate 385 via the city’s pedestrian bridge, a new route for the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Mauldin has begun work on its new City Center Village, creating an urban village at its main crossroads. Maverick Station features Bohemian Bull and Sully’s Steamers. The new Maverick Yards mixedused development will include forty-two new townhomes and an entertainment complex featuring a food hall, beer garden, and pickleball courts. Guests are sure to find new living and dining experiences as this urban district expands over the coming years.

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outhern hospitality defines downtown Fountain Inn. Established as a layover point along an early-1800s stagecoach road connecting Charleston to Greenville, the fledgling community provided lodging nearby a refreshing spring—a location that became known as “the fountain inn.” The name stuck, and friendly folk here have been welcoming visitors ever since.

Today’s Fountain Inn retains a small-town vibe while revitalizing its historic city center.

Main Street exudes a boutique atmosphere filled with local restaurants and homegrown retailers. A fountain at Rotary Park serves as the city’s motif, while nearby Commerce Park includes the Farmers Market.

A new Fountain Inn Splash Pad is nestled between shops, giving kids—and kids at heart—a place to play. Culture comes to town via The Younts Center for Performing Arts,

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with its vibrant season of community theater, chorale, and symphony performances as well as national acts.

Main Street is lined with vintage brick storefronts. The Black Tulip is a lifestyle shop that’s as charming as the women’s apparel and home decor it carries. Ladies of all ages love the cute, trendy clothing and accessories at Southern Sisters Boutique; note the pressedflower jewelry handcrafted by one of the sisters. The Sock Ministry provides finishing touches for the well-dressed gentleman.

The delightfully named I Declare! carries personalized gifts and home accessories. B.W. Burdette & Son Hardware is a one-stop home-improvement shop. Find unusual art and vintage items at Unique Creations Upstate— this is the place for commissioned gifts.

Local flavor is strong in downtown Fountain Inn. Cucina 100 in the old general

store brings new flair to Italian favorites with a popular chef ’s specialty board.

Most of us can’t stop talking about the fresh fare at Tacos & Bla Bla Bla and we adore the lobster mac and cheese at Orion’s Bar & Grill.

Sweet Catherine’s is a sassy Southern cafe that uses locally sourced ingredients—the pimiento cheese is not to be missed. Local fave Bobby’s BBQ enjoys national acclaim; this smoking business has earned media mentions in outlets ranging from ABC News to Forbes magazine, but here in the 864 we just say “Yum!” Steam Coffee & Cream serves up open mic nights and pop-up galleries for local artists along with coffee and ice cream. Another sweet spot is Gio’s Pastry Shop, a mom-andpop specializing in handmade Italian pastries and cookies—the authentic sfogliatelle is hard to spell but oh-so-easy to love! 864

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Renamed in the late 19th century for Peter Simpson, a blacksmith who opened shop at the fledgling community’s first crossroads, today’s downtown Simpsonville is forging a revitalization that celebrates the past while embracing possibilities.

Simpsonville is noted for giving voice to live music—indeed, it’s the “Stage of the Upstate.” Big acts play CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, while Hendricks Pavilion sets a smaller stage for regional performers. Local musicians love playing at hometown restaurants like Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards and Sweet Sippin’, a wine bar that boasts a unique rooftop space. Warehouse at Vaughns rocks a full schedule of local and regional artists within a community venue comprising

local vendors, indoor and outdoor dining, a container courtyard, and a full acre of greenspace.

Burdette Central transforms a historic hardware store into a dynamic hub offering yet more community gathering space.

Popular local chain Sidewall Pizza is here along with vendors including Smoqued BBQ and 1885 Tap Room.

Find local flavor all day long downtown, starting with Exchange Co.’s fresh-made crepes, biscuits, and bowls—come here if you go gluten free. Indulge in eclectic Southern fare and don’t miss the fried green tomatoes at The Lunchbox. If you prefer a French accent, enjoy sweet, savory, and lots of soul at Authentique French Creperie.

Shortfield’s is a dinner fave, as is Unterhausen: The Castle Cellar Pub with its cellar ambiance and gute selection of German beer and food, especially corned beef

and cabbage. Ice Cream Station is a cool gathering spot in a renovated railroad depot.

Stella’s Southern Bistro isn’t quite downtown but merits mention for its seasonal, sustainable menu of Carolina cuisine.

Antiquing is in the bag in historic downtown Simpsonville, where you’ll find room after room of unique pieces at Catnip Antiques and plenty of vintage decor at The Front Porch. Local boutiques include Pink Owl, Southern Girl Chic, and La’Rue Bohemian; check out Carolina Olive Oil Marketplace, too.

Finding outdoor recreation is a walk in the park. Access miles of paved trails, ageappropriate playgrounds, even a miniature steam train in Heritage Park. City Park comprises disc golf, batting cages, and a zip line; adjacent is The Dog Spot, with play areas divided by size, so your best friend can have fun, too. 864

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of the New South. NASCAR is king in these parts, and Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame celebrates America’s most popular spectator sport.

A two-and-a-half-hour drive southwest takes you to Atlanta, where you can spend a packed weekend exploring the High Museum, the Georgia Aquarium, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, to name just a few of the city’s myriad attractions. Check out the chic shopping in Buckhead and the cornucopia of excellent restaurants helmed by such top chefs as Hugh Acheson, Steven Satterfield, Linton Hopkins, and Anne Quatrano.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Nature lovers will discover an outdoor paradise a short hour’s drive from Greenville along Highway 11—aka the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway.

As the highway traces an old Cherokee path through the mountains for 112 miles from Gaffney to Fair Play, side roads wind up to state parks at Table Rock, Caesars Head, Jones Gap, Keowee-Toxaway, and Devils Fork—the only public access to 7,500-acre Lake Jocassee. All are threaded by woodland trails, leading past some of the 30 waterfalls you can hike to within Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens counties.

Before ending at Interstate 85, Highway 11 arches over Lake Keowee

and skirts Lake Hartwell State Park, both of which afford water-based fun from fishing to kayaking. Rafting fans can tackle one of the Southeast’s most challenging stretches of whitewater on the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, which straddles the border between South Carolina and Georgia.

A bit farther afield, Western North Carolina takes adventurers to even higher peaks. In Asheville, you can hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway as it snakes along the spine of its namesake mountains to its terminus at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Bohemian Asheville, characterized by its vibrant arts scene, makes a great getaway in its own right.

LOWCOUNTRY EXCURSIONS While it’s a bit of a longer drive (three hours) to the coast from Greenville, the captivating city of Charleston and the South Carolina coast make an easy weekend excursion.

Seek out Charleston for its storied history and distinctive architecture, and head to the coast to kick back

on wide, white-sand beaches. North of Charleston, Isle of Palms lays out a family-friendly beach community, while to the south, the private resort on Kiawah Island flaunts ten miles of pristine beach and five championship golf courses.

A bit farther down the coast, Spanish moss-draped live oak trees and laidback Lowcountry charm will tempt you to stay a while in charming Beaufort.

From there, it’s a short drive to more golf courses on family-friendly Hilton Head Island. Continue south (thirtytwo miles) to Savannah, Georgia, a quirky city known for the lovely formal squares laid out in 1733 by British Army officer James Oglethorpe, and the buzzing atmosphere on the waterfront along River Street, where a former power plant site has been transformed into a hotel and entertainment district.

HISTORIC GEMS Scattered around the state, you’ll discover a constellation of small towns, each of which is a star in its own right.

South Carolina’s Revolutionary War heritage—more battles and skirmishes were fought in this state than in any other colony—reveals itself in four national park sites, all drivable from Greenville: Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, Ninety Six National Historic Site in Ninety Six, Kings Mountain National Military Park in Blacksburg, and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site near Charleston in Mount Pleasant.

Southeast of Greenville, Edgefield boasts a centuries-old pottery tradition that continues to this day, while Aiken shows off its equine heritage as a training ground for prize-winning thoroughbreds. Tiny Pendleton, less than five miles from Clemson University, centers on a grassy town square presided over by 1828 Farmers Hall (now a restaurant). You can get a taste of the antebellum South nearby at Ashtabula and Woodburn plantations.

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WHO TO BRING Friends and family of all ages— depending on your itinerary TRAVEL TIME Less than an hour from Greenville

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REASONS TO GO Shopping, tours, food, parks, galleries, music, theater, history, vineyards and wineries, views, apple orchards, trails, attractions, canoeing, kayaking, tubing

From poet Carl Sandburg’s home to the mountainside wineries of the Crest of the Blue Ridge American Viticultural Area, the neighboring towns of Flat Rock and Hendersonville, North Carolina, reveal delights at every turn.

A scenic drive north on U.S. Highway 25 from downtown Greenville will bring you to Flat Rock in less than an hour. Despite its small size, Flat Rock claims a couple of big attractions.

The town of just over 3,500 permanent residents is home to the 264-acre farm where Sandburg, the “people’s poet,” lived with his family and wrote from 1945 until his death in 1967.

Right across the street, the Flat Rock Playhouse started as the summer home to the Vagabond Players in 1940.

It’s now a professional Actors’ Equity theater that stages a regular repertoire that includes Broadway musicals.

Don’t leave Flat Rock without treating yourself to an incomparable thin-crust wood-fired pizza by the artisans at Flat Rock Village Bakery (check out their breads and pastries, too).

From there, follow NC Highway 225 north less than four miles as it turns into Main Street in Hendersonville.

You’ll know you’ve arrived in the commercial center when you spot the gold dome of the 1905 Henderson County Courthouse, crowned by a six-foot-tall statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of divine justice and law.

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around, Main Street was narrowed and landscaped in the 1970s to make it more inviting. The historic brick buildings lining this thoroughfare now house enticing shops, galleries, and restaurants, such as the venerable McFarlan Bakery, which has operated here since 1930.

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W H AT TO S E E CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 1928 Little River Rd., Flat Rock, NC NPS.gov/Carl

The poet, author, and Lincoln biographer lived at this pastoral farm called Connemara with his wife, Lillian, their family, and his wife’s herd of dairy goats—descendants of which still occupy the on-site barn.

HENDERSON COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM 1 Historic Courthouse Sq., Hendersonville, NC HendersonCountyMuseum.com

Located inside the historic Henderson County Courthouse, the museum spotlights the early days of Henderson County through artifacts and multimedia presentations. A highlight is the interactive scale model of the Saluda Grade railway, the steepest main-line standard-gauge railroad in the U.S. CREST OF THE BLUE RIDGE AVA visithendersonvillenc.org/crest-of-the-blue-ridge

Seven wineries make up North Carolina’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA), all of which fall within Henderson County.

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At this Main Street eatery, international flair jazzes up chef/owner Jesse Roque’s menu of tasty tapas, which includes her signature gingerbread Love Muffins.

Expect traditional recipes interpreted with regional products and a contemporary twist at this beloved downtown spot.

WEST FIRST WOOD-FIRED 101-B First Ave. West Hendersonville, NC WestFirstWoodFired.com

Known for its terrific pizza and Italian-inspired entrees, West First was started by the same talented team that brought you Flat Rock Village Bakery.

W H E R E TO P L AY APPALACHIAN PINBALL MUSEUM 538 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC facebook.com/pinballplayers

Kids will love this hands-on museum/arcade, where the entry fee buys you unlimited play on dozens of vintage pinball machines.

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The State Theater of North Carolina, Flat Rock Playhouse, presents a nine-month season of plays, encompassing comedy, drama, and Broadway musicals.

Head for this overlook to survey the mountain scenery and hike one of the three trails that begin here. The rock’s name reflects an old Cherokee legend about a heartbroken Native American maiden who threw herself from its summit.

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WHO TO BRING Depending on itinerary—kids of all ages, foodies, history buffs, music lovers, groups of friends, romantic partners TRAVEL TIME About 1 hour and 15 minutes

Think of Asheville, North Carolina, as Greenville’s bohemian mountain neighbor.

Infused with an independent Appalachian spirit, Asheville lies just sixty-three miles north of Greenville. That free spirit is what fuels Friday evening drum circles in downtown’s Pritchard Park, alternative medicine practices, and an army of artists who seek out the city (population 93,776) as the best place to pursue their crafts.

More than 200 of these creatives ply their trade in the River Arts District (or RAD, as the locals say), in renovated industrial warehouses that border the French Broad River in West Asheville. Spend an afternoon here, chatting with artisans working in media from clay to copper and grabbing a bite at White Duck Taco Shop, 12 Bones Smokehouse (barbecue), or a beer at Wedge Brewing Co. At dinnertime, check out Vivian, where Southern flavors meld with European flair, and The Bull and Beggar for French-inspired fare.

That independent spirit bubbles over into the city’s food and beverage scene, which brags Katie Button, John Fleer, Jacob Sessoms, Meherwan Irani, and rising star Ashleigh Shanti among its celebrity chefs. Not to mention the fact that Asheville claims more breweries per capita than any other city in the U.S. Asheville’s most famous attraction, Biltmore is the 8,000-acre estate built for George and Edith Vanderbilt in 1895. A day is barely enough to tour the mansion, stroll the gardens, and indulge in a tasting at the on-site winery.

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REASONS TO GO Big-city appeal with small-town charm, Biltmore, Blue Ridge Parkway, breweries, wineries and vineyards, nature and outdoor activities, food, history, art scene, festivals, music, tours, architecture

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[ ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA ] deco architecture, note how the Blue Ridge Mountains wraps its arms around the city. This lofty location promises a wonderland of hiking trails and waterfalls. Some of the area’s best trails and scenic views lie along the Blue Ridge Parkway, as it weaves past Asheville on its way from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains.

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A 2019 expansion added seventy percent more space for the museum to display its collection of twentieth- and twenty-firstcentury American Art.

You’ll find some of the most creative cuisine in town inside this modest cinderblock building in West Asheville.

Six lovely rooms plus a cottage make comfortable roosts in this 1901 Arts and Crafts-style home in the Montford Historic District.

BILTMORE ESTATE 1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC Biltmore.com

The largest private home in the U.S., George Vanderbilt’s 1895 chateau-style mansion reveals the luxe lifestyle of the Gilded Age. FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATE FACTORY 821 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC FrenchBroadChocolates.com

Chocoholics young and old will enjoy seeing how bean-to-bar chocolate is made, and sampling the irresistible results at the adjacent cafe.

RIVER ARTS DISTRICT Clingman Ave. at Lyman St. West Asheville, NC RiverArtsDistrict.com

Old industrial buildings along the French Broad River now hold a wealth of artist’s galleries and studios, restaurants, and breweries.

THOMAS WOLFE MEMORIAL STATE HISTORIC SITE 52 N. Market St., Asheville, NC WolfeMemorial.com

Tour the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe (1900–38), who immortalized the house in his autobiographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel.

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BENNE ON EAGLE 35 Eagle St., in The Foundry Hotel, Asheville, NC BenneOnEagle.com

In the historic Asheville neighborhood known as The Block, Benne On Eagle dishes up delightful takes on Appalachian soul food.

CHAI PANI 22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville, NC ChaiPaniAsheville.com

INN AT BILTMORE 1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC Biltmore.com/stay/the-Inn

On the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, the inn reflects Gilded Age style against a backdrop of panoramic mountain views.

Meherwan Irani’s fabulous Indian street food earned him the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2022.

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Local artwork complements the mountain-modern decor at the Arras, which enjoys a prime downtown location on Pack Square.

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC CurateTapasBar.com

James Beard Award-winning chef Katie Button is justly acclaimed for her superb interpretation of traditional Spanish tapas.

ELDR 111 Grovewood Rd., Asheville, NC eldravl.com

Wood-oven-fired seasonal Appalachian ingredients star on the plate at Eldr (the name is Old Norse for “fire”), set in a historic cottage in Grovewood Village.

7 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC HotelArras.com

THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC OmniHotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park

Now owned by the Omni, this venerable resort hotel embraced by the Blue Ridge Mountains has been an Asheville mainstay since 1913.

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At Old World Levain, the menu roams the globe through handmade breads and pastries such as Portuguese egg custard tarts and Pastelitos, Cubaninspired turnovers filled with cream cheese and guava.

Rising above Pritchard Park downtown, this new boutique hotel outfits its sixty sleek suites with hardwood floors, brick walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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A three-hour drive east of Greenville via Interstate 26 will bring you to Charleston, the city that Travel + Leisure magazine has named the No. 1 City in the U.S. for eleven years running. It’s easy to see why. Steeped in charm, Charleston takes Southern hospitality seriously. Like a gracious Southern lady, this grand dame always minds her genteel manners and does her darnedest to show visitors a good time.

Those good times begin in Charleston’s 5.2-square-mile Historic District, which perches on the end of the peninsula where English colonists erected a walled town in 1680, christening it Charles Towne to honor King Charles II. South Carolina’s oldest city shows off its storied history almost everywhere you look, and a horsedrawn-carriage tour will give you the quintessential overview at a clip-clop pace.

From the 1713 Powder Magazine to the graceful antebellum mansions along The Battery and the distinctive single houses (positioned with the length of the house perpendicular to the street, a style imported by early settlers from Barbados), Charleston owns an awe-inspiring collection of historic public buildings and private homes.

Equally lauded for its restaurants, the city boasts three James Beard Award-winning chefs and a slew of semifinalists. For a true taste of Lowcountry cuisine, check out a local oyster roast (if you’re in town during the winter months), and be sure to sample local specialties like shrimp and grits, shecrab soup, and frogmore stew, which are featured on countless menus.

Performing arts, museums, antebellum plantations, and nearby beaches

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Between savoring seafood fresh from the offshore waters, perusing handmade sweetgrass baskets at the Old City Market, and simply relishing the laid-back pace of the Lowcountry, a weekend in Charleston will only whet your appetite to return. 864

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167 RAW

205 Meeting St., Charleston, SC CharlestonPlace.com

193 King St., Charleston, SC 167Raw.com/Charleston

In its new, larger space, 167 Raw is the place to go for lobster rolls and raw oysters.

The fort from which Confederate soldiers fired the first shots of the Civil War on April 12, 1861, sits in Charleston Harbor.

In addition to 433 elegant rooms in the heart of the Historic District, iconic Charleston Place includes a full-service spa, a rooftop pool, and the acclaimed Charleston Grill. The new owner, Beemok Capital, the “family office” of Charleston billionaire and philanthropist Ben Navarro, said it plans to make a significant investment in improving the property while preserving its status as the “living room” of the city’s historic downtown, with renovations set for early 2024.

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART

THE DEWBERRY

CHUBBY FISH

135 Meeting St., Charleston, SC GibbesMuseum.org

334 Meeting St., Charleston, SC TheDewberryCharleston.com

252 Coming St., Charleston, SC ChubbyFishCharleston.com

Displays inside the renovated 1905 Beaux-Arts building highlight American art with a Charleston perspective

Just off Marion Square, The Dewberry fills a 1960s-era federal building with luxe mid-centurymodern decor. Its eighth-floor Citrus Club bar is the highest rooftop in Charleston.

It’s worth the wait (they don’t accept reservations) for Chef James London’s imaginative seafood preparations at Chubby Fish, just two blocks off King Street.

W H AT TO S E E FORT SUMTER NATIONAL MONUMENT Accessible by boat from the Fort Sumter Visitor Center (next to SC Aquarium at Calhoun and Concord St., Charleston) or Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant | nps.gov/fosu

INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

BRASSERIE LA BANQUE 1 Broad St., Charleston, SC BrasserieLaBanque.com

Escargot, coq au vin, and duck breast cassoulet offer but a soupçon of the excellent French fare served in an elegant former bank building (circa 1700s).

HOTEL BENNETT

FIG

14 Wharfside St., Charleston, SC IAAMuseum.org

404 King St., Charleston, SC HotelBennett.com

232 Meeting St., Charleston, SC EatAtFIG.com

Opened in summer 2023, the museum illuminates the journey of African Americans in the U.S. through scores of artifacts, compelling exhibits, and video storytelling.

Whether you’re toasting to the weekend atop the roof at Fiat Lux or pampering yourself at the on-site spa, the Bennett offers top-shelf service in the former Charleston Library, adjacent to Marion Square.

FIG (an acronym for Food Is Good), dishes up excellent seasonal offerings that pay homage to the Lowcountry.

NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE

LOUTREL

51 Meeting St., Charleston, SC HistoricCharleston.org

61 State St., Charleston, SC TheLoutrel.com

1011 King St., Charleston, SC RodneyScottsBBQ.com

If you only tour one historic home, make it this one; the three-story brick beauty (1808) is considered to be one of the country’s best examples of Federal-style architecture.

Turndown service, fine Matouk linens and robes, and a complimentary European breakfast number among the creature comforts at this boutique hotel in Charleston’s French Quarter.

PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM

PLANTER’S INN

40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC PatriotsPoint.org

The whole family will enjoy exploring the decks of the massive WWII-era aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown, nicknamed “The Fighting Lady” by her crew during World War II. SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC SCAquarium.org

From sharks to sea turtles, more than 6,000 denizens of the coastal waters surrounding Charleston inhabit the exhibits here.

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112 N. Market St., Charleston, SC PlantersInn.com

Book a renovated suite overlooking the lovely palm-studded courtyard, and don’t miss the signature nine-layer coconut cake at the inn’s Peninsula Grill.

20 SOUTH BATTERY 20 South Battery, Charleston, SC 20SouthBattery.com

From its breezy front porch overlooking White Point Gardens to accommodations decked out with period antiques, this eleven-room inn—built in 1843 as a private mansion—lays out luxury in historic style.

RODNEY SCOTT’S WHOLE HOG BBQ One taste of Chef Rodney’s amazing barbecue, and you’ll understand why he won a James Beard Award in 2018.

SORELLE 88 Broad St., Charleston, SC SorelleCharleston.com

Occupying two late-19th-century townhouses, this buzzy Southern Italian restaurant from celebrity chef Michael Mina incorporates a Mercato and snazzy U-shaped bar, and a second level dining room.

VERN’S 41 Bogard St., Charleston, SC VernsCHS.com

The new neighborhood bistro by chef Daniel “Dano” Heinze and his wife, Bethany, wins raves for its innovative shareable plates paired with bottles from their selection of organic/biodynamic wines.

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GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

RESOURCE GUIDE REGIONAL

GREENVILLE

VISITOR SERVICES

VISITOR SERVICES

Discover Upcountry 500 E. North St., Greenville UpcountrySC.com

VisitGreenvilleSC Visitor Center 206 S. Main St., Greenville VisitGreenvilleSC.com

AIRPORT Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) 2000 GSP Dr., Greer GSPAirport.com

AIRPORT Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) 100 Tower Dr., Unit 2, Greenville GreenvilleDowntownAirport.com

ASSOCIATIONS

BUSINESS SERVICES

Better Business Bureau of Upstate South Carolina 408 N. Church St., Greenville BBB.org/UpstateSC

Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce 102 Depot St., Fountain Inn FountainInnChamber.org

Upstate Forever 507 Pettigru St., Greenville UpstateForever.org Upstate SC Alliance 3 Research Dr., Suite 230, Greenville UpstateSCAlliance.com

NEWS MEDIA WLOS (ABC) 100 Technology Dr. Asheville, North Carolina WLOS.com WSPA (CBS) 250 International Dr., Spartanburg WSPA.com WHNS (Fox) 21 Interstate Ct., Greenville FoxCarolina.com WYFF (NBC) 505 Rutherford St., Greenville WYFF4.com

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CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville CCNBAmphitheatre.com Greenville Convention Center 1 Exposition Dr., Greenville MeetGCC.com Greenville Zoo 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville GreenvilleZoo.com Peace Center 300 S. Main St., Greenville PeaceCenter.org

GOVERNMENT City of Greenville 206 S. Main St., Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov

Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce 111 Trade St., Greer GreerChamber.com

City of Fountain Inn 200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn FountainInn.org

Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin MauldinChamber.org

City of Greer 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer CityOfGreer.org

Greenville Area Development Corp.

301 University Ridge, Suite N-4300, Greenville GreenvilleEconomicDevelopment.com

City of Mauldin 5 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin CityOfMauldin.org

Greenville Chamber of Commerce 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville GreenvilleChamber.org Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 105 W. Curtis St., Suite A, Simpsonville SimpsonvilleChamber.com Greater Travelers Rest Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 329, Travelers Rest GreaterTRChamber.com

City of Simpsonville 118 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville Simpsonville.com City of Travelers Rest 125 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest TravelersRestSC.com City of Greenville Parks & Recreation 206 S. Main St., Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov/150/Parks-and-Recreation

ENTERTAINMENT

Greenville County 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400, Greenville GreenvilleCounty.org

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St., Greenville BonSecoursArena.com

Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors GreenvilleRec.com

resource guide HOSPITALS Bon Secours Multiple locations BonSecours.com Prisma Health Multiple locations PrismaHealth.org Shriners Hospitals for Children 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville ShrinersChildrens.org

LIBRARIES Greenville County Library System Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville GreenvilleLibrary.org

NEWS MEDIA Community Journals Publishing Group 581 Perry Ave., Greenville CommunityJournals.com

Grand Bohemian Lodge

Greenlink 24 Vardry St., Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov/151/Greenlink-Transit Greyhound 9 Hendrix Dr., Greenville Greyhound.com

UTILITIES

The Greenville News 32 E. Broad St., Greenville GreenvilleOnline.com

AT&T ATT.com

GVL Today GvlToday.6amCity.com

Spectrum Spectrum.com/services/South-Carolina/ Greenville

Post & Courier Greenville 20 Augusta St., Greenville PostAndCourier.com/Greenville

POSTAL SERVICE

Duke Energy 425 Fairforest Way, Greenville Duke-Energy.com

AIRPORT Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) 500 Ammons Rd., Spartanburg CityOfSpartanburg.org/282/Airport

ASSOCIATION Spartanburg Area Conservancy (SPACE) 100 E. Main St., Suite 7B, Spartanburg SpartanburgConservation.org

BUSINESS SERVICES OneSpartanburg Inc. 105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg OneSpartanburgInc.com

GOVERNMENT

Greenville Water 407 W. Broad St., Greenville GreenvilleWater.com

City of Spartanburg 145 W. Broad St., Spartanburg CityOfSpartanburg.org

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Laurens Electric Cooperative 1201 E. Butler Rd., Greenville LaurensElectric.com

City of Spartanburg Parks & Recreation 145 W. Broad St., Spartanburg CityOfSpartanburg.org/218/Parks-Recreation

Greenville County Schools 301 Camperdown Way, Greenville Greenville.k12.sc.us

Piedmont Natural Gas Co. 100 Woodruff Industrial Ln., Greenville PiedmontNG.com

Greenville Main Post Office 600 W. Washington St., Greenville USPS.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Amtrak 1120 W. Washington St., Greenville Amtrak.com Downtown Trolley GreenvilleSC.gov/597/Trolley

SPARTANBURG

Spartanburg County 366 N. Church St., Spartanburg SpartanburgCounty.org

VISITOR SERVICES

Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Rd., Spartanburg SpartanburgParks.org

Visit Spartanburg 105 N. Pine St., Spartanburg VisitSpartanburg.com

Town of Duncan 153 W. Main St., Duncan TownOfDuncanSC.com

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resource guide City of Inman 20 S. Main St., Inman CityOfInman.org City of Woodruff 231 E. Hayne St., Woodruff CityOfWoodruff.com Town of Lyman 81 Groce Rd., Lyman LymanSC.gov

InTheBurg InTheBurg864.com

POSTAL SERVICE Spartanburg Main Post Office 250 S. Church St., Spartanburg USPS.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Duke Energy Carolinas 915 Beaumont Ave., Spartanburg Duke-Energy.com Piedmont Natural Gas Co. 501 W. Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg PiedmontNG.com Spartanburg Water 200 Commerce St., Spartanburg SpartanburgWater.org

City of Wellford 127 Syphrit Rd., Wellford CityOfWellford.com

Spartanburg County School Districts District 1 (Campobello, Inman, Landrum) Spartanburg1.k12.sc.us

Spectrum Spectrum.com

City of Landrum 100 Shamrock Ave., Landrum CityOfLandrumSC.com

District 2 (Boiling Springs, Chesnee, Inman, Mayo) Spart2.org

Town of Cowpens 5330 N. Main St., Cowpens TownOfCowpens.com

District 3 (Cowpens, Pacolet, Spartanburg) Spartanburg3.org

Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District 9750 Warren H. Abernathy Hwy. Spartanburg SJWD.com

Town of Pacolet 180 Montgomery Ave., Pacolet TownOfPacolet.com

ENTERTAINMENT Chapman Cultural Center 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg ChapmanCulturalCenter.org

District 4 (Woodruff) Spartanburg4.org District 5 (Duncan, Moore, Reidville, Wellford) Spart5.net District 6 (Moore, Pauline, Roebuck, Spartanburg) Spart6.org District 7 (Spartanburg) Spartanburg7.org

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg CrowdPleaser.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Zimmerli Amphitheater at Barnet Park 248 E. St. John St., Spartanburg CityOfSpartanburg.org

Amtrak 290 Magnolia St., Spartanburg Amtrak.com

HOSPITAL Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System SpartanburgRegional.com

LIBRARIES Spartanburg County Library Main Branch 151 S. Church St., Spartanburg SpartanburgLibraries.org

NEWS MEDIA Spartanburg Herald-Journal 189 W. Main St., Spartanburg GoUpstate.com 134 / EXPLORING864.COM

Free Downtown Shuttle Service Corner of Main and Wall streets.

CityOfSpartanburg.org Greyhound Bus Lines 100 N. Liberty St., Spartanburg Greyhound.com Spartanburg Area Regional Transit Agency (SPARTA) 693 N. Church St., Spartanburg CityOfSpartanburg.org/296/Public-Transportation

UTILITIES AT&T ATT.com

ANDERSON VISITOR SERVICES Visit Anderson 110 Federal St., Suite 8, Anderson VisitAnderson.com Pendleton District Historical, Recreational and Tourism Commission 125 Queen St., Pendleton Pendleton-District.org

AIRPORT Anderson Regional Airport (AND) 5805 Airport Rd., Anderson AndersonCountySC.org/airport

BUSINESS SERVICES Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce 432 N. Main St., Anderson AndersonSCChamber.com

ENTERTAINMENT Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson AndersonEvents.com/facilities/civic-center Electric City Playhouse 514 N. Murray Ave., Anderson ECPlayhouse.com The Market Theatre Company 110 Federal St., No. 6, Anderson MarketTheatre.org

resource guide GOVERNMENT City of Anderson 401 Main St., Anderson CityOfAndersonSC.com City of Anderson Parks and Recreation 401 Main St., Anderson CityOfAndersonSC.com/recreation

Anderson Magazine 2306 Cobbs Way, Anderson AndersonMagazine.com

Duke Energy 1636 Pearman Dairy Rd., Anderson Duke-Energy.com

The Electric City News 309 N. Main St., Anderson TheElectricCityNews.com

Electric City Utilities 601 Main St., Anderson CityOfAndersonSC.com/utilities

POSTAL SERVICE

Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority 311 S. Pendleton St., Easley FHNGA.com

Anderson County 101 S. Main St., Anderson AndersonCountySC.org

Anderson Main Post Office 1900B N. Main St., Anderson USPS.com

Anderson County Parks and Recreation Department 101 S. Main St., Anderson AndersonCountySC.org/parks

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Town of Pendleton 310 Greenville St., Pendleton TownOfPendleton.org Town of Williamston 12 W. Main St., Williamston WilliamstonSC.us City of Belton 306 Anderson St., Belton CityOfBeltonSC.com Town of Iva 204 E. Jackson St., Iva TownOfIva.org Town of West Pelzer 30 Main St., Pelzer WestPelzer.com

HOSPITAL AnMed Anmed.org

Anderson County School Districts District 1 (Pelzer, Powdersville, West Pelzer, Williamston) Anderson1.org District 2 (Belton, Honea Path) Anderson2.org District 3 (Iva, Starr) ACSD3.org District 4 (Pendleton, Townville) Anderson4.org District 5 (Anderson) Anderson5.net

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Electric City Transit 401 Main St., Anderson CityOfAndersonSC.com/transit Greyhound Bus Lines 4500 N. Highway 81, Anderson Greyhound.com

LIBRARIES

UTILITIES

Anderson County Library System Main Branch 300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson AndersonLibrary.org

Anderson Regional Joint Water System 998 Hunters Trail, Anderson ARJWater.com

Piedmont Natural Gas Co. 100 Woodruff Industrial Lane, Greenville PiedmontNG.com Spectrum Spectrum.com

HOTELS GREENVILLE HOTELS AC Hotel Greenville 315 S. Main St., Greenville ACGreenville.com Aloft Greenville Downtown 5 N. Laurens St., Greenville AloftGreenvilleDowntown.com Cambria Hotel Greenville 135 Carolina Point Parkway, Greenville ChoiceHotels.com/South-Carolina/ Greenville/Cambria-Hotels/sc590 Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown 50 W. Broad St., Greenville MarriottCourtyardGreenville.com Courtyard by Marriott GreenvilleSpartanburg Airport 115 The Parkway, Greenville Marriott.com/gspph Crowne Plaza Greenville 851 Congaree Rd., Greenville @CrownePlazaGreenvilleSC

NEWS MEDIA

AT&T ATT.com

Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown RiverPlace 250 RiverPlace, Greenville EmbassySuitesGreenvilleDowntown.com

Anderson Independent Mail 1000 Williamston Rd., Anderson IndependentMail.com

Blue Ridge Electric Co-op 734 W. Main St., Pickens BlueRidge.CoOp

Grand Bohemian Lodge 44 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville Marriott.com/gspak EXPLORE 864 / 135

resource guide Greenville Marriott One Parkway East, Greenville Marriott.com/gspap Hampton Inn & Suites GreenvilleDowntown-RiverPlace 171 RiverPlace, Greenville HamptonInnAndSuitesGreenville.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Greenville-Downtown 407 N. Main St., Greenville HIExpress.com/greenvilledtwn Home2 Suites Greenville Downtown 350 N. Main St., Greenville GreenvilleDowntown.Home2SuitesByHilton.com Homewood Suites Greenville Downtown 950 S. Main St., Greenville @Homewood.GreenvilleDowntown Hotel Hartness 120 Halston Ave., Greenville HotelHartness.com Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown 128 E. Broad St., Greenville HyattPlaceGreenvilleDowntown.com Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main St., Greenville Greenville.Hyatt.com Modal 813 Augusta St., Greenville StayModal.com Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites Greenville Downtown 200 E. Washington St., Greenville Marriott.com/gspgs Marriott.com/gspgr The Westin Poinsett 120 S. Main St., Greenville WestinPoinsettGreenville.com

Spartanburg Marriott 299 N. Church St., Spartanburg Marriott.com/spamc

ANDERSON HOTELS The Bleckey Inn 151 E. Church St., Anderson www.BleckleyInn.com Hampton Inn 102 Interstate Blvd., Anderson Hilton.com/en/hotels/andschx Holiday Inn Anderson 3509 Clemson Blvd., Anderson IHG.com/hollidayinn/hotels/us/en/anderson/ andct/hoteldetail

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Home2Suites Anderson 315 S. Main St., Anderson Hilton.com/en/hotels/andrnht

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Hilton Garden Inn Anderson 115 Destination Blvd., Anderson Hilton.com/en/hotels/andgigi

JESSIE DAVIS & SABRYNA MCMILLAN Client Service Managers

CLEMSON HOTELS The Abernathy 157 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson TheAbernathy.com Lakeside Lodge Clemson 13500 Clemson Blvd., Seneca LakesideLodgeClemson.com The Inn at Patrick Square 115 Market St., Clemson InnAtPatrickSquare.com

TRAVELERS REST HOTEL Hotel Domestique 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest HotelDomestique.com

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Hotel Domestique 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest HotelDomestique.com

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