THAT’S THE SPOT RESOURCES designer brands—think Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade New York, and Bose—at this villagestyle outlet mall, 46 miles north of Greenville via I-85. • 1 Factory Shops Blvd., Gaffney; 864.902.9900; premiumoutlets. com/gaffney
GREENVILLE GEMSTONE MINE Let the kids have a go at on-site gemstone flume-mining, then shop for sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, plus crystals, rocks, and minerals from around the world. • 205 N. Main St.; 864.283.6300; greenvillegemstonemine.com
GREENVILLE JERKY & VINE, LLC
hub. You’ll see it in their commitment to local artists, the funky gifts and vintage housewares, and the special events and author signings. • 130 S. Main St.; 864.603.2412; mjudsonbooks.com
cycling and athletic boutique in the Southeast, Pedal Chic offers bicycle rentals, sales, maintenance, accessories and apparel. The dedicated staff supports all levels of cycling. • 250 RiverPlace, Suite B; 864.242.2442; pedalchic.com
MAGNOLIA PARK
THE PINK AZALEA
A collection of first-in-market retailers such as Cabela’s and Nordstrom Rack, this open-air shopping center also enfolds a host of family-friendly restaurants, as well as the Regal Cinemas complex. • 1025 Woodruff Rd.; magnoliapark.com
MAGNOLIA SCENTS BY DESIGN
Downtown Greenville’s candle micro-factory offers a host of scented soy candles, lotions, body creams, and natural bar soaps, all made onsite. Try your hand at crafting your own candle. • 209 N. Main St., Suite B; 864.520.2511; magnoliascents.com
MAST GENERAL STORE
For something different, experience a wine and jerky pairing at this family-run shop. Jerky sliced from lean, whole, premium cuts of meat shares the shelves with locally made food products. • 36 S. Main St.; 864.982.5802; greenvillejerkyandvine.com
This century-old building now houses a general merchandise store that stocks a surprising variety of products from clothing and camping gear to children’s toys, local books, and old-fashioned candy by the pound. • 111 N. Main St.; 864.235.1883; mastgeneralstore.com/greenville
HAYWOOD MALL
MONKEE’S OF THE WEST END
More than 150 retailers fill Greenville’s mall with upscale shops like Apple, Sephora, and Coach beside anchors Macy’s, Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Sears. New tenants include The Cheesecake Factory. • 700 Haywood Rd.; 864.288.0511; haywoodmall.com
JOE’S PLACE
An independent bookstore with a vast collection of used books and new books by regional authors, Joe’s Place also offers coffee, tea, and wine, along with a snack menu. • 2 Williams St.; 864.558.0828; joesplacellc.com
LLYN STRONG FINE ART JEWELRY One of the most sought-after jewelry designers in the Southeast, llyn strong crafts timeless pieces of wearable art. She displays her work alongside that of some 20 different artisans. • 119 N. Main St.; 864.233.5900; llynstrong. com
M. JUDSON BOOKSELLERS & STORYTELLERS
M. Judson is more than a bookstore. It’s a literary
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Touting the latest international trends in women’s clothes, shoes, and accessories, Monkee’s stocks its West End inventory with more than 40 designer brands, from Annie Griffin to Yumi Kim. • 103-A Augusta St.; 864.239.0788; monkeesofthewestend.com
NORTHAMPTON WINE + DINE The area’s oldest wine shop stocks an impressive selection— tens of thousands of bottles—of domestic and international wines and spirits. They also have a wine bar and café on-site. • 211-A E. Broad St.; 864.271.3919; northamptonwineanddine.com
OIL & VINEGAR
A fine assortment of gourmet food items, ceramic tableware, culinary accessories, and cookbooks complements the selection of oils and vinegars at this locally owned international franchise concept from the Netherlands. • 220 N. Main St.; 864.241.6689; greenvillesc. oilandvinegarusa.com
PEDAL CHIC
As the first women-specific
Find something for any woman on your list here, from apparel, handbags, and jewelry to items for baby. Custom monogramming is a specialty, so you can personalize gifts for any occasion. • 17 S. Main St.; 864.233.2919; thepinkazalea.com
POPPINGTON’S GOURMET POPCORN
Dark chocolate, cheeseburger, habanero caramel. These are merely a sampling of the more than 50 flavors that Poppington’s makes fresh each day. New flavors pop up monthly. • 30 S. Main St.; 864.349.1331; poppingtons.com
THE ROCK HOUSE ANTIQUES Focusing on great customer service and current design trends, Rock House stocks a variety of antique styles, plus home décor and original art at a wide range of price points. • 415 Mauldin Rd.; 864.299.8981; therockhouseantiques.com
RUSH WILSON LIMITED
Rush Wilson has been outfitting Greenville gentlemen with traditional high-end clothing and quality shoes since 1959. Trust Rush Wilson for personalized service and styles from casual to dress wear. • 23 W. North St.; 864.232.2761; rushwilson.com
SAMANTHA GRACE DESIGNS Shop by occasion, by season, or for any reason. Much of Samantha Grace’s merchandise lends itself to embroidering, and everything feels personalized for those with distinctly Southern tastes in clothing and accessories. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.250.9790; samanthagracedesigns.com
SHINDIG FURNISHINGS
This family-owned furniture store in the Village of West Greenville specializes in mid-century modern pieces. Shindig boasts a variety of Mad Men-style furniture, barware, and accessories—and they ship. • 11 Lois Ave.; 864.915-9705; instagram.com/shindigfurnishings
SOUTHERN TIDE
Founded in Greenville, this Southern-inspired men’s and women’s clothing store fuses classic style with the modern design elements of today’s
trendy looks. The brand is known for its Skipjack polo. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.412.5400; southerntidegreenville.com
SPLASH ON MAIN
Whether you’re in the market for a new summer wardrobe, or the perfect swimsuit, sun hat, and beach bag for that winter cruise, Splash on Main has you covered. • 807 S. Main St.; 864.534.1510; splashonmain.com
SWAMP RABBIT CAFE AND GROCERY
“Eat local. Ride bikes.” This is the mantra of the popular bakery/ grocery on mile 31.3 of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, which stocks the best products from local farmers and food artisans year-round. • 205 Cedar Lane Rd. 864.255.3385; swamprabbitcafe.com
TAYLORS MILL
A mélange of artists have studios here, facilitating craft and commerce for a new generation. Also at the historic mill complex is 13 Stripes Brewery and a summer farmer’s market. • 250 Mill St., Taylors; 864.335.9913; taylorsmill.community
TOBACCO PLUS & THE SHIVA CIGAR LOUNGE
You don’t have to be a cigar aficionado to appreciate South Carolina’s largest humidor. Here you can browse the Upstate’s largest and finest selection of premium handrolled cigars, lighters, and accessories. • 1921 S. Hwy. 101, Greer; 864.968.1133; tpluscigars.com
TWIGS AT THE WEST END
With a tradition of excellence in floral design and home décor in Greenville, this downtown florist also creates beautiful weddings and parties at their event boutique located behind Haywood Mall. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.242.2242; twigs.net
THE VAULT
Specializing in throwback gear from more than 200 sports teams, including professional, college, and minor leagues, The Vault caters to fans with a wide array of retro sports apparel. • 213 N. Main St.; 864.370.7850; vaultretrosports.com
THE VILLAGE OF WEST GREENVILLE
This former mill community is home to artist’s studios and galleries that stand shoulderto-shoulder with chef-owned restaurants in Greenville’s trendiest arts district. • Pendleton Street; villagewgvl.com