The Official Visitor's Guide of Greenville, SC

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Stephanie Thorn

PROJECT DIRECTOR: She may be captain of the VGSC Visitor’s Guide ship and have 15 years of tourism industry experience, but Stephanie is a whole lot more than a savvy marketer and terrific project leader. She’s a chocolate-chip-cookie-eating, line-dancing, F1-cheering, book-reading, game-playing, churchgoing ball of fun and energy whose favorite hobby is loving on her two kiddos and hubby.

Jordana Megonigal

MANAGING EDITOR: A multitasker at heart, Jordana wears a lot of hats, working with a number of local organizations and businesses to bring all kinds of big projects to life. When not juggling copy, working with writers, or seeking out the next big thing, she enjoys working with the veteran community, yoga, and Georgia football. Oh, and tacos. Always tacos.

John McDermott

CREATIVE DRIECTOR: John’s background as an agency creative director and experience leading campaign development for some of the biggest brands in the world influences the design and flow of the book from cover to cover. When he’s not editing copy or tweaking layouts, John is most likely out riding the roads of Greenville and the surrounding counties on his bicycle.

Kristy Adair

DESIGN DIRECTOR: After 20 years of creating award-winning advertising campaigns, Kristy’s knack for client-focused, creative work made her transition to custom publications a breeze. When not summoning her creative juices, she’s mostlikely with her 2 boys, living the soccer mom life, traveling thousands of miles a year (for sports), and surviving her husband’s military mobilizations.

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Fast Facts

What’s in a Name?

FAVORITE ROAD”

Only in Greater GVL

Road Trip

If the Shoe Fits

Local Hangout Spots

Places to Play

Active Adventures

Night Out on the Town

Now Tour This: Signature Experiences

Spectator Sports

Textile History

Star-chitecture

Beat the Clock: Escape Rooms

OUTDOORS

Camping Under the Stars

Trail Mix: Hiking & Biking

Water World: Lakes & Waterfalls

Dumbledog

Wild Waterparks

Parks & Gardens Guide

Museum Connection

Murals

Performing Arts

FOOD & DRINK

Food & Drink Stops

Scoops: The Ice Cream Scene

Main Street Dining

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VisitGreenvilleSC

Visitor Center

Need help planning your itinerary for what you want to do in Greenville?

Start your trip with a visit to the VisitGreenvilleSC Visitor Center (City Hall Building, 206 S. Main St.; 800.717.0023; 864.233.0461), where our

Happiness Concierges will provide recommendations, maps, brochures, insider’s tips, and other sage advice.

The center is located in the City Hall Building, in the heart of downtown Greenville, which is within walking distance to many hotels, restaurants, and activities.

The Visitor Center is open year-round: weekdays 8am-4:45pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 12-4pm.

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For your one-stop resource to everything Greenville, visit our award-winning website to learn more about the area, check out upcoming events, and find ideas for things to do. Be sure to click on “Trip Ideas” in the top navigation for trip inspiration and guides to the outdoors, food, fun, and so much more. You can also book your hotel today directly from the homepage by clicking “Book Your Stay”—choose anything from budget to luxury hotel stays!

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DOWNTOWN

Greenville is one of those truly magical places that captures your heart and won’t let go. Whether it’s the downtown waterfalls cascading through Falls Park on the Reedy, the energy and sparkle of tree-lined Main Street, or the warm welcome you get when you step into any of the city’s unique shops and boutiques, Greenville has earned a long list of accolades along the way to becoming one of the Southeast’s premier destinations.

It’s easy to see why.

Greenville delights the senses with surprises and discoveries around every corner. No matter what your pleasure—strolling the boulevards, savoring the exceptional food and art scenes, grazing your way through the downtown farmer’s market, catching a live theatrical performance or festival, or marveling with childlike wonder at the city’s twinkling treetop lights—Greenville has something special just for you

SCAVENGER HUNT

Mice on Main

Can you find all nine Mice on Main in downtown Greenville? Based on the popular book Goodnight Moon, these little bronze statues are hidden on Main Street between the Hyatt Regency and Westin Poinsett Hotels. Locals and visitors alike love to hunt for the little mice! Use the clues below, pick up a Mice on Main Scavenger Hunt postcard from the Visitor Center (206 S. Main St.) or download them from VisitGreenvilleSC. com/miceonmain . Find all nine of them and earn bragging rights as “The Big Cheese”! Happy hunting!

1. You’ll find Father Marvin near the Roost. He brought his book to give his reading a boost.

Hint: Search at the Hyatt & NOMA Square.

2. Mother Maggie is across the street keeping cars off the sidewalk—a tricky feat!

Hint: Look both ways at this trolley stop.

3. Marvin, Jr. is too young to drink morning brew; still, he tries to sneak in before he hears “shoo”!

Hint: Do you see a coffee shop?

4. Marcley’s cool; you’ll see that at a glance. ONE City Plaza is where he loves to dance.

Hint: Pause for a peek near the paws at ONE City Plaza.

5. If Millie didn’t have such a wonderful view, she might come down and walk with you.

Hint: Millie’s sitting pretty with a bird’s-eye view of the city.

6. Mitch gets ready to run into a “money garden” to have some fun.

Hint: Think Wells Fargo hidden garden.

7. You'll see Melissa across the block; she likes to keep her eye on all the “rocks.”

Hint: Melissa is drawn to our downtown art galleries.

8. Aunt Mifflin is on the corner by a bank. (It’s the oldest one downtown, to be quite frank.)

Hint: She has a perfect view of a giant boar!

9. Where two Italians are dining out, look by the rain spout, Uncle Miles will be hanging out.

Hint: Uncle Miles loves gardens and there’s one nearby.

So, what are the secret ingredients that make Greenville so special (and a popular vacation spot)? Let’s find out.

True to its name, Greenville is, well, a very green place. From the mature trees and eye-catching flowers that line the streets and adorn the parks, nature feels right at home here. And since we’re focused on the great outdoors, let’s talk about the now 23-mile-long Prisma Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail. This rails-to-trails pathway winds its way through the heart of downtown and far beyond, inviting cyclists, walkers, and runners to enjoy a smoothly paved route past parks, nature preserves, and even a few local restaurants. Falls Park on the Reedy is another highlight that features spectacular waterfalls right in the heart of the city! And no visit to Greenville would be complete without a walk across the 345-foot-long Liberty Bridge, a one-of-a-kind pedestrian suspension bridge that spans both the park and Reedy River Falls below, offering stunning views of the city’s growing skyline. And just a few steps away, our award-winning Main Street awaits, filled with trendy shops, inviting restaurants, engaging art galleries, and independent coffeehouses.

A short walk or ride down the trail from Falls Park on the Reedy is the city’s brand-new, 60-acre Unity Park, a massive greenspace twice the size of Falls Park. The park took almost two years to build, and now that it’s open, it features state-ofthe-art natural playgrounds, a 4,100-square-foot splash pad, gardens, half-court basketball courts, covered picnic areas, a historic baseball field, and a Welcome Center. There are three additional pedestrian bridges spanning the Reedy River to connect you to food, drink, and even more things to do. While the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail runs along both sides of the river, the park itself contains 2.5 more miles of looped walking trails.

Got kids? Then you’re all in luck! On the north end of Falls Park on the Reedy (and close to Unity Park) is the adorable Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park, a storybook garden where children can sneak into Mr. McGregor’s vegetable patch with

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Everyone will enjoy saying “hi” to the giraffes and monkeys at the 14-acre downtown Greenville Zoo, located in the popular and playground-packed Cleveland Park. With its wonderful open-air exhibits and an extensive collection of wildlife—from the kind that roars to the kind that slithers across the floor—the zoo is filled with discoveries and surprises from around the world!

If experiencing exciting events is your thing, you’ve come to the right place—Greenville plays host to 300+ events and festivals throughout the year. And, if art is your passion, come prepared to fall in love! Artisphere in the spring is a must-see, with an impressive collection of local, national, and international juried artists displaying their jaw-dropping work all along Main Street. On Saturdays, from May through October, the TD Saturday Market displays the very best of Greenville’s farms and food makers, offering up everything from handcrafted cheeses, fresh-baked bread and pies, and expertly twirled pasta to things like locally made knives, woodcrafts, and soaps.

Showcasing more local talent, we suggest you spread out a blanket in Falls Park on the Reedy on a lovely summer’s evening and catch a free, outdoor play at the Upstate Shakespeare Festival or watch an openair movie at Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies For all the foodies, a visit to Greenville during the fall will not disappoint. Both Bank of America Fall for Greenville and euphoria are award-winning food festivals that highlight nationally recognized chefs, mouthwatering dishes from local restaurants, and outstanding live music. Speaking of music, if you’re here during the warmer months, you’ll want to grab a local brew on Thursday and Friday evenings to savor the melodic sounds of Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays at NOMA Square. Or, get swept away by the enchanting bagpipes during the Great Scot! Parade on Memorial Day weekend as part of the opening festivities of Gallabrae, Greenville’s Scottish Games.

No matter what time of year it is, Greenville is a great place to combine urban energy with outdoor experiences. You’ll enjoy discovering a host of outdoor plazas throughout the city, like Camperdown, where your gaze will be drawn to the outstretched canvases high above that are an art form all their own. If you look closely, you’ll even catch a glimpse of Greenville history in The Common Thread public artwork that offers a nod to the textile industry with spools, shuttles, and spindles that light up the night. The plaza hosts events such as yoga, live music, and Salsa at Sunset—where you can dance the night away to live Latin music and then cool off with a scoop of homemade ice cream at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

As much as you’ll enjoy our delicious ice cream, you’ll also appreciate our menu of event venues that play host to some of entertainment’s biggest names. The architecturally stunning Peace Center welcomes top

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Broadway musicals and small venue concerts year-round. Just behind the Peace Center overlooking the Reedy River, the TD Stage hosts outdoor concerts where guests can relax and enjoy the lively atmosphere. As evening settles in, take in the stunning reflection of the Wyche Pavilion, a two-story, open-air pavilion built in 1904. And just a few blocks away, the 15,000+-seat Bon Secours Wellness Arena hosts big names like Garth Brooks, The Eagles, MercyMe, and Luke Bryan—not to mention a full schedule of events ranging from Monster Jam truck events to Disney on Ice, wrestling, and more. And when the weather gets chilly, stay indoors and watch the ECHL’s Greenville Swamp Rabbits ice hockey team take to the rink. It’s a fabulous time for the entire family, and the perfect time to take your picture with the team’s fluffytailed mascot, Stomper!

In the mood for peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and the national pastime? The crack of a bat at a Greenville Drive game at Fluor Field at the West End is baseball at its best. This High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox plays at this stadium, which was built to mimic the features and dimensions of Boston’s Fenway Park—right down to the Green Monster! Getting there is easy; just hop on one of the free red-and-blue-colored trolleys at either County Square or Main Street, and let it take you right up to the gates. Then, watch the Drive dazzle on the diamond, playing just steps away from the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library in District 356, modeled after Boston’s Jersey Street at Fenway Park.

Back towards the northern end of Main Street, the Heritage Green urban arts and cultural campus houses some of the most popular museums and entertainment venues in the area, including The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, a three-story building with endless exhibits to delight children of all ages, the Greenville County Museum of Art, Upcountry History Museum, Sigal Music Museum, Greenville Theatre, and the Hughes Main Library. After gazing at fine art, learning about the history of the Upstate, seeing a piano that has been played by Chopin himself, enjoying a live theater show, and partaking in a library event, head directly across the street to discover your inner chef and take a cooking class (or just shop) at The Cook’s Station

While you’re out exploring, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for all the amazing public art that lines Greenville’s streets and buildings, which are all part of the City of Greenville’s Arts in Public Places. Walk by Falls Lake Falls, which sits at the Main Street entrance to Falls Park on the Reedy, or the numerous bronze statues of local dignitaries that also line Main Street including Vardry McBee, Dick Riley, Dr. Charles Townes, and Max M. Heller, among others. Wherever you are in the city, you’re sure to be close to a sculpture, mural, or statue.

As you can see, when it comes to what makes Greenville special, there are a lot of ingredients that go into the mix—and true art in how you can combine them. From the best sights to see, places to explore, things to do, and more, Greenville has all the fixin’s to help you create the perfect getaway.

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WHAT’S IN A

NAME?

Whether they’re inspired by our long and storied history, the people who helped shape our little corner of the world, or nicknames we’ve picked up along the way, Greenville’s famous—and infamous—names are worth a deeper dive.

What is a ‘Swamp Rabbit’? Do they live in swamps or know how to swim? And what does that have to do with trains?

Both our rails-to-trails masterpiece and our hockey team get their name from the long-eared hare indigenous to the wetlands along the Reedy River. Yes, they can swim (very well, actually) and they’re the largest cottontail rabbits on the planet. That would be enough, but there’s more! The Greenville & Northern Railway, which operated between Greenville and Travelers Rest more than a century ago, came to be called the Swamp Rabbit Railway because of the way it “hopped” through the countryside. These days, the 23-mile-long Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail runs more than twice the length of the original railway, much of it fronting the Reedy River.

Has Greenville always been called Greenville? And is it just because it’s green?

In the 1790s, Lemuel Alston, who went on to become a U.S. congressman, platted a new community in South Carolina that he called “Pleasantburg.” His 60 homesites didn’t sell that well, and neither did the name. In 1831, local residents decided to honor Gen. Nathaniel Greene, a hero of George Washington’s Southern campaigns in the Revolutionary War, by renaming the community, “Greenville.” Considering the incredible natural beauty that surrounds us here, the name made all kinds of sense. And fear not: the name Pleasantburg survives to this day, serving as the name of one of the city’s major thoroughfares and business corridors.

Why do I see the name McBee everywhere? Is he important or something?

Locals pronounce Vardry McBee’s name MAC-bee. Considered by many to be the father of Greenville, he purchased Lemuel Alston’s prime Reedy River real estate in 1815 (when it was still known as Pleasantburg—which should all make sense to you if you’ve been paying attention!), and the rest is history. McBee was a hard-working

entrepreneur with a diverse range of businesses: from saddlery to farming to building an industrial empire that included a sawmill, quarry, ironworks, grist mills, and more. A life-sized bronze statue of his likeness sits at South Main and Court Streets, and numerous places around town proudly bear his name.

Does Greenville have something to do with poinsettias?

You see them every December, just about the time Santa and his elves are kicking things into high gear. The scarlet-red blossom that’s become a winter holiday staple is actually named after Joel Poinsett, the man immortalized in a statue that sits in front of the—where else?—Westin Poinsett hotel. A physician, botanist, and diplomat, Poinsett was serving as the first U.S. Minister to Mexico when he encountered what the locals call the flor de Nochebuena, or Christmas Eve flower. The plant became known as the poinsettia 21 years before his death in 1836. Interestingly, Charleston-born Poinsett, who went on to co-found what would in time become the Smithsonian Institution, seems to have had only one direct connection to Greenville: he was master of a local Mason’s lodge.

Why is it called Paris Mountain? Are we in France? Can I get a croissant?

Richard Pearis, the first documented white settler here around 1770, was an Irish immigrant and trader who was simultaneously married to two women: one Irish, and the other, a Cherokee chief’s daughter. Over time he acquired 100,000 acres of hunting lands and proceeded to establish a trading post, grist mill, and sawmill along the banks of the Reedy River. Ultimately, he somehow survived the two-wife thing, but his role as a British Loyalist during the Revolutionary War got him run out of town. For years following his departure, the land around the mountain, and the mountain itself, was simply referred to as “Pearis’ mountain.” A couple of centuries later, the spelling has changed but the lovely mountain and its scenic surroundings remain.

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Seasons A Place for All Seasons

ome destinations are at their best during certain seasons. For example, Vail is a haven for skiers in winter, Florida beaches emanate sunshine in the summertime, and New England’s mountains explode with color in the fall. But some places— some very special places—know no seasonal limits, and Greenville, SC, is one of them. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is a great place to visit any time of year. There’s always something happening both indoors and out. Here are our cheat sheets with ten ideas for spring, summer, autumn, and winter to help you plan your perfect seasonal escape.

spring spring

1. All Aboard!

Like trains? Then you’re on the right track! For a unique experience, visit Heritage Park in Simpsonville and take a ride on the train, pulled by a miniature steam engine replica. When you’re done, head to Travelers Rest to The Whistle Stop at The American Café and enjoy great eats and frozen treats.

2. A Day at the Museum

There aren’t a lot of towns our size that can boast a collection of museums as diverse and robust as ours. Set aside some time to explore a few of them and learn about the area’s history, art, science, music, and more. You’ll be glad you did.

3. Take in Some Public Art

From our life-size bronze Porcellino Statue to Dale Chihuly’s stunning Rose Crystal Tower, Greenville is literally alive with public art. Along streets and in parks throughout the city, you’ll encounter more than 125 sculptures, statues, murals, and creative expressions that will take your breath away.

4. Warm Up to Ice Cream Season

Here’s the scoop: Greenville’s got delicious ice cream! It’s true any time of year, but that first scoop on a sunny spring day—there’s just nothing like it. Be sure to savor classic and seasonal flavors at Stanley’s Ice Cream, Dillard’s Ice Cream, and local favorite Pink Mama’s Ice Cream.

5. Have a Reel Adventure

There are lots of places in the world you can fish, but around here, we like to catch. You’ll find world-class fishing and record-size fish in the lakes and rivers that grace the region. Just ask the professionals who’ve competed in the most recent Bassmaster Classic hosted on nearby Lake Hartwell!

6. Join the Hunt

Mice On Main has become a favorite attraction for visitors young and old. Use the clues to track down all nine mice sculptures on this Main Street scavenger hunt. Be sure to look both high and low, because you never know where a bronze mouse might go!

7. Catch a Play

Everyone needs a little drama in their life, and Greenville is just the place to find it! We’ve got a wide variety of theaters and theatrical production companies all over town putting on everything from well-known favorites to original works. Encore!

8. Head West

Greenville’s Village of West Greenville is one of the city’s up-and-coming communities. Numerous businesses, galleries, studios, and restaurants help make this part of town feel a little bit like a sweet Southern Soho.

9. Tap into the Local Beer Scene

When it comes to the beer scene in Greenville, there’s a whole lot brewing. Today, more than 20 breweries call our town home, and more are on the way!

10. Swing By and Say Hi to Shoeless Joe

He was arguably the best hitter the game of baseball has ever seen—yet his career was cut short by scandal. Shoeless Joe Jackson is a true baseball legend, and he learned the game right here on the local textile mill ball fields of Greenville. See his statue, just steps from Fluor Field, and other sites around town that memorialize Shoeless Joe.

summer summer

1. Festivals Galore

Artisphere. Gallabrae. BMW Charity Pro-Am. These are just three of the major festivals held in the summer that grace the area each year, and there are literally hundreds of others held year-round. Come ready to have the time of your life!

2. Tour Time

From Main Street to the West End, textile mills to historic neighborhoods, there’s a lot to discover in Greenville. From selfguided walking tours to carefully curated escorted tours, both are a great way to get to know Greenville while you’re here.

3. Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

You can smell the hot dogs and popcorn from here! Baseball season is at its best in Greenville with the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the Greenville Drive. Play ball!

4. Let the Good Times (and Tunes) Roll

Every Thursday and Friday evening in summer in the heart of downtown Greenville, streets are closed, crowds gather, and live music takes hold of the city. Come ready to sing, dance, and party the night away!

5. Go Jump in a Lake

It’s summer and you’re in South Carolina. Chances are the weather will lean toward warm. Fortunately, we’ve got three of the nation’s very best lakes to help cool you down! From pristine Lake Jocassee to stunning Lake Keowee to the ever-popular Lake Hartwell, you can jump right in because the water’s fine!

6. Fireworks on Fourth

Every July 4th, the skies around Greenville explode with color and sound. Lots of surrounding towns have their own fireworks displays, but nothing can match the show that happens downtown above Unity Park. Ooooh! Ahhh!

7. Soccer Season

Soccer or fútbol? No matter what you like to call it, there’s no arguing that the USL League One’s Greenville Triumph and USL W League’s Greenville Liberty are entertaining professional soccer teams. Games are exciting, tickets are affordable, and fun will be had by all.

8. Selfie Stops

Summer’s always a great time for photos, so why not make a few fun pitstops for the ‘Gram? Check out the Medusa Tree in Falls Park on the Reedy for one heck of a backdrop or strike a pose in front of one of the many murals popping up all over town!

9. Getting Down on the Farm

There is nothing better than the taste of just-picked fruit, locally grown vegetables, and homemade baked goods. You’ll find all of that and a whole lot more at farmer’s markets throughout the area.

10. Ready, Set, Hike!

From the Prisma Swamp Rabbit Trail to the path around Furman’s Swan Lake to heart-pounding ascents in the nearby foothills, we’ve got the hike that’s just right for you.

1. Wind Your Way Through a Corn Maze

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This time of year, when someone tells you to “get lost,” what they really mean is “go find an amazing corn maze!” The corn may have been harvested, but at places like Denver Downs, Stewart Farms, and Strawberry Hill U.S.A., the fun is just getting started!

2. Search Out Autumn Leaves and Waterfalls

Lace up those hiking boots and experience the grandeur of autumn (and some gorgeous waterfalls) at these three state parks near Greenville: Caesars Head, Jones Gap, and Paris Mountain. Be sure to check out the autumn outdoor display around Raven Cliff Falls and Rainbow Falls.

3. Look for the Great Pumpkin

Good grief, Charlie Brown! Grab a gourd (or a bunch of jack-o-lanterns in waiting) at one of our local U-PICK pumpkin patches. Be sure to bring a camera; these photo-ops are ones you won’t want to miss.

4. A is for Autumn…and Apples

Variety may be the spice of life, but around here, variety means apples! From Golden Delicious to Macintosh to Gala and more, fall is crunch time at the many apple orchards within easy driving distance. Bring the whole family and your appetite—the apple cider, donuts, and slushies alone are worth the trip!

5. Hang Out with Stomper

A lot of people think hockey in the South isn’t hockey at all. WRONG! Grab a seat at a Greenville Swamp Rabbits game (Greenville’s professional hockey team) and watch them thump some pucks and kick some tail!

6. Take the Kiddos Trick-or-Treating

If you look up the word “cute” in the dictionary, you’ll probably see a picture of a little kid in a Halloween costume. In Greenville, the best places to see—and be —a princess, ninja warrior, superhero, or kitty cat are easy to find. Check out the Greenville Zoo’s Boo in the Zoo, downtown trick-or-treating events all over the County, and all kinds of other Halloween festivities!

7. Scream Your Head Off!

Be afraid. Be very afraid. Nightmare Dungeon is considered the “Scariest Haunted Attraction in South Carolina.” Challenging them for the top spot is Madworld, which is the “#1 Must-See Haunted Attraction in South Carolina.” Add Sweet Dreams Scare House or the Asylum on Pine Knoll to your list for a truly spooky experience.

8. Pop into a Farmer’s Market

Stock up on a tasty selection of homegrown fruits, veggies, eggs, meats, cheeses, and other fun treats at one of our area farmer’s markets. Most are held on Saturday mornings and run through late October or early November.

9. Dine Alfresco

Whether it’s rooftop views or sidewalk seating, downtown Greenville has plenty of options to dine outside and enjoy the perfect fall weather. Just go ahead and stroll along Main Street—the challenge will be choosing which type of cuisine to enjoy! You’ll also find terrific outdoor options in Travelers Rest, Greer, Fountain Inn, and Simpsonville—all just a short drive away.

10. Feel the Autumn Wind in Your Hair

Bring your bike (or rent one) and pedal yourself happily! Stretching 23 miles, the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail welcomes cyclists, runners, and walkers as it winds past dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries.

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winter winter

1. Ice, Ice, Baby

Bring the kids, bring a date, and bring (or rent) your skates! The United Community Bank Ice on Main outdoor skating rink is a very cool spot to enjoy a quick twirl across the ice, a cup of hot cocoa, and a whole lot of fun.

2. Light Up the Night

Around here, the holiday season officially kicks off when local communities light their Christmas trees! Indulge in seasonal treats and enjoy classic holiday tunes before counting down to the moment the tree brightens up the night!

3. Parade Around Town

If you love a parade, we’ve got good news. Several towns in the area host charming Christmas parades featuring whimsical floats, marching bands, dancers, dignitaries, pageant winners, clubs, schools, and Santa Claus!

4. Feel Nice and Toasty

Farmer’s markets are not just for summer anymore! Enjoy winter markets like The Toasty Farmer, offering everything from fresh seafood and artisanal cheeses to hand-picked and mixed spices, candles, and rotating food trucks. Other options include the TD Saturday Market Holiday Edition and Christmas Saturdays at the Greenville State Farmers Market.

5. Festival of Trees Festivities

There is nothing else on earth quite like Christmas trees and no better place to view them than the annual Bon Secours Festival of Trees. More fabulously decorated trees than you can count are spread out across the interiors of three of the city’s downtown hotels.

6. Set the Stage

When the lights go down and the curtains open, Greenville struts its stuff. We’re a town that takes tremendous pride in showcasing our local talent (and there’s plenty of it!), as well as playing host to many superb touring troupes each year.

7. Get Crafty at Holiday Markets

Find unique gifts for everyone on your list! Greenville’s holiday markets and bazaars offer a wide selection of vendors selling gifts, arts, crafts, and edible goods. From blacksmiths and potters to toy makers and woodworkers, our local craftspeople will make sure you don’t leave empty-handed.

8. Christmas Classes

“I made that!” Those are words that make any gift extra special, so why not try your hand at making homemade ornaments or jingle bells? Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint a holiday scene, or give yourself a gift and see which beer goes best with a gingerbread cookie.

9. Orchestra(te) a Performance

There are few things better or more inspiring than live musical performances—especially around the holidays. From classical ballets like The Nutcracker to timeless Christmas tunes played by local street musicians, let the music move you, and enjoy a holly, jolly Christmas!

10. Christmas “Inn” Our Town

For a truly traditional Southern Christmas, immerse yourself in the holiday spirit in nearby Fountain Inn at Christmas “Inn” Our Town (see what they did there?). This magical event—complete with carriage rides and visits with Santa—is one not to miss!

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DON’T MISS THIS

Greater Only in GREENVILLE

Beneath sunny skies and amid the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville County, South Carolina’s must-see attractions and experiences beckon. Here’s a list of 10 favorites to help make sure your time here is well spent. For more information on all the things to do in the area, visit us online at VisitGreenvilleSC.com.

1FALLS PARK ON THE REEDY

At the heart of downtown Greenville is Falls Park on the Reedy, a 32-acre park established by a collaboration between the City of Greenville, Furman University, and the Carolina Foothills Garden Club. It’s a truly remarkable place where people gather, play, explore, and take time to recharge in nature. Overlooking the 32-foot Reedy River Falls is the Liberty Bridge—the only suspension pedestrian bridge of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.

2THE BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER

Have a need for speed? Who doesn’t?! The BMW Performance Center puts you in the driver’s seat on their open track or off-road course. Get behind the wheel of a true performance car and put your skills to the test as you zip around in The Ultimate Driving Machine® or have one of the instructors take you on a “hot lap” to get your adrenaline up and see if you can handle being in the passenger seat!

SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MUSEUM & BASEBALL LIBRARY

Adjacent to Fluor Field and District 356, the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Greenville’s own Joe Jackson, widely considered the greatest natural hitter the game has ever seen. This museum provides a comprehensive context for Joe’s place in baseball history and outlines his own history growing up in the former textile mill district on the city’s Westside.

4DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE’S TREELINED MAIN STREET

Wide, welcoming sidewalks shaded by lush trees adorned in twinkling lights. One-of-a-kind boutiques and galleries around every corner, and public art displays more numerous than the streetlights. Fabulous and diverse restaurants and al fresco dining. Street musicians filling the air with their own sweet melodies. It may sound too ideal to be real, but it’s just the beginning of reality when you stroll along our award-winning Main Street in downtown Greenville.

5UNITY PARK

With state-of-the-art playgrounds, acres of greenspace, water features, and more, 60-acre Unity Park is Greenville’s newest (and largest) park. This downtown city park also features half-court basketball courts and a historic baseball field on the site of the former Mayberry Park. Connecting to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, Unity Park is a dream come true for locals and visitors alike and a great place to play, picnic, or splash the day away!

7POINSETT BRIDGE

Nestled in the wooded hills just north of the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway, the Poinsett Bridge, constructed in 1820, is believed to be the oldest surviving bridge in South Carolina. The bridge was part of a state road connecting Charleston and Columbia to North Carolina and further into Tennessee. The 14-foothigh Gothic stone arch structure stretches 130 feet across Little Gap Creek, offering visitors a stunning glimpse into one of the area’s most historic sights. Historians believe that it was designed by Robert Mills, the architect of the Washington Monument.

8THE PRISMA HEALTH SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL

Spanning 23 miles from Conestee Nature Preserve to downtown Greenville to Travelers Rest (and with spurs every which way), the Swamp Rabbit Trail has become one of Greenville’s most renowned—and well-used—attractions. Established as a rails-to-trails pathway for walkers, bikers, rollerbladers, and runners, the largely shadecovered trail continues to extend its smoothly paved reach in several directions, providing easy access to both residents and guests. Be sure to keep your eyes open along the way as you come across numerous public art displays, and a growing number of shops, cafés, and businesses that now call the SRT home.

9MICE ON MAIN

Downtown Greenville’s Main Street is where you’ll find this charming collection of small, furry friends! Cast in bronze and as cute as they can be, the nine Mice on Main are permanent and popular residents who together provide a fun (and thought-provoking) scavenger hunt for people of all ages. Inspired by the children’s book Goodnight Moon, these nine mice are strategically placed in their own cozy spots on both sides of downtown Greenville’s Main Street. Use the clues on page 12 to find them all!

6 CAESARS HEAD STATE

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A popular destination for sightseers from all around the country (especially during the fall), Caesars Head’s panoramic views look out across the mountainous landscapes in the county’s northwest corner. It’s a prime viewing spot during Hawk Watch, the autumn migration of thousands of hawks on their way to South America (mid-September through the end of November). With 13,000 acres of pristine mountain forests, hikers can explore multiple trails and roam through the connecting Jones Gap State Park and the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The most popular trail takes hikers to a scenic overlook where they’ll marvel at the 420-foot Raven Cliff Falls—the highest waterfall in South Carolina

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TONS OF CRAFT BREWERIES

By the pint or the pitcher, we know our beer. In fact, Greenville is now the “#7 City with the Most Breweries (Per Capita)” and Birds Fly South Ale Project was named the “Most Popular Brewery” based on search volume (C+R Research). Come and explore some of Greenville’s oldest breweries and discover which ones are new on the scene. Go ahead and map out the perfect beer tour on your own or blaze your own Beer Trail with a Certified Cicerone® from The Brewery Experience. We even have the Brewmiceter Hops Hunt, a scavenger hunt with 8 fuzzy mice, in homage to the infamous Mice on Main, which can be found at several of our local breweries. “Hop” to it and get ready for an unbeerlievable experience!

Now that you’ve had a peek at some of the amazing things Greenville offers, it’s time to get out there and see them all! Here’s your road trip itinerary—a guide detailing how to see all the sights and experience the best of #yeahTHATGreenville.

STOP #1

You’re on track to have the day of a lifetime! Start your day at the BMW Performance Center with a little speed in place of your morning coffee. We recommend the twohour Performance Drive, where you can experience riding in several different BMWs. Take the wheel of a BMW X vehicle on a challenging off-road course; then, head to the track and rotate vehicles, driving each through fast straightaways and tight corners. When you’re done, hop on I-85 South toward Greenville—just watch your speed!

QUICK TIP: On your way from Greer to Main Street in downtown Greenville, stop by Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant and enjoy a pint—unless you’re the one doing the driving!

STOP #2

Once you’ve hit downtown, everyone will enjoy the food, shops, galleries, and more that await you on Main Street particularly along the 1.5-mile stretch spanning from Fluor Field at the West End to the Hyatt Regency Greenville. Starting at the northern end, a true classic is Mast General Store where you’ll find old-fashioned candy and games, men’s and women’s fashion, toys, camping equipment, and all kinds of wonderful surprises. Also on Main Street is MAKE MADE jewelry where you can find your own one-ofa-kind handmade bag or custom-designed jewelry!

Remember: Keep an eye out for the nine Mice on Main while you’re here!

QUICK TIP: Downtown is home to ahh-mazing food (and craft beer, of course!). Some great options are Grill Marks, Bonjour Main, Limoncello, Smoke on the Water, Carolina Ale House, Halls Chophouse, The Lazy Goat, Tupelo Honey, Roost Restaurant, and Passerelle Bistro—but you can’t go wrong with any choice you make.

STOP #3

As you make your way south on Main Street, you can’t miss Falls Park on the Reedy—it’s quite literally the center of our downtown and offers so much to see and do! Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park, take a walk along the river and enjoy the ducks, relax on a shaded bench and watch the world go by, or venture to artists’ studios at Art Crossing @ RiverPlace and explore paintings, photography, crafts, and other offerings.

QUICK TIP: The Liberty Bridge in downtown spans the Reedy River and makes for a picturesque backdrop. You can take a selfie, but don’t be shy about asking a passerby to take your picture!

STOP #4

Stroll just a little farther down Main Street and you’ll cross into the city’s West End. This bustling part of town is a destination all its own. You’ll be able to check out the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library, catch a glimpse of the acclaimed Fluor Field, and grab a quick picture with Shoeless Joe himself—he’s memorialized in bronze right outside the stadium. If you’re lucky enough to be here for a Greenville Drive game, we promise that you’ll have a ball!

STOP #5

From Fluor Field, head over to Unity Park for your next stop. Assuming the weather is perfect (as usual), make your rounds to the splash pad and playgrounds, then hit up The Commons, where you’ll find food by GB&D, Bake Room and Automatic Taco, and drinks by Methodical Coffee and The Community Tap. For a different kind of refreshment alongside the Reedy River, stop by Pangaea Brewing Company. After you’re fully refueled, hop onto the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail and take a stroll over to the Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery—home to the best bread in the region (Stecca bread).

QUICK TIP: If you find yourself enjoying the SRT out in Travelers Rest, don’t miss the chance to visit Monkey Wrench Smokehouse for BBQ or Tandem Crêperie and Coffeehouse for crêpes. Mmmm—good stuff!

STOP #6

You’ll need to go back to the car for this one, but once you’re buckled in, just head toward the mountains. Be sure to explore Travelers Rest and some of their great restaurants, but don’t get too full—you’ll want to save your appetite for the next stop: Restaurant 17 at Hotel Domestique!

While feeling like your own little corner of Europe, the foothills surrounding Hotel Domestique provide quick access to all kinds of recreational opportunities. Enjoy couples golf at Cherokee Valley Course and Club (complete with Finn Cycle electric scooters—a cool and fun step-up from a golf cart!) or let Green River Adventures (just across the border in Saluda) hook you up with all things kayak and enjoy your own paddle-driven adventure.

STOP #7

If you still have time, there are a few more local gems that you won’t want to miss. The Poinsett Bridge is a mere ten-minute drive from Hotel Domestique and is a great spot to enjoy Mother Nature at her best. Campbell’s Covered Bridge, the last remaining covered bridge in South Carolina, is twenty minutes away. Another option: Lace up your hiking shoes and make the thirty-minute drive to Caesars Head State Park for incredible hiking and gorgeous views. The park’s overlook provides an incredible vista with views reaching into Georgia and North Carolina—the perfect place to catch the sunset.

QUICK TIP: Fluor Field is only a short drive from the Village of West Greenville, where you’ll find shops, food, and wonderful coffee brewing at Unlocked Coffee Roasters and the Village Grind

With so much going on year-round, we want to make it easy for you to see what’s happening when you’ll be in town and plan accordingly. To see a complete and up-to-date schedule of events, visit us online at VisitGreenvilleSC.com/Events

MARK YOUR CALENDARs!

It’s always a good time to visit Greenville.

No matter what time of year you plan your visit, you’ll find a long list of interesting, exciting, and fun-filled events waiting for you. Whether your tastes run toward the artistic, athletic, entertaining, or culinary, Greenville’s got a festival, tournament, show, or performance you won’t soon forget.

SPORTY

No matter what your fancy, Greenville has something special in store for you. Cheer your sneakers off watching any of our local pro sports teams—you’ve got baseball, soccer, and hockey from which to choose—or take a casual stroll along our bustling Main Street or in the increasingly popular Village of West Greenville

SUMMERY

Feeling super casual and ready for fun in the sun? Put those flip-flops to good use at one of Greenville’s three waterparks: Discovery Island, Otter Creek, and 7th Inning Splash. You can also hit the splash zone at Unity Park or the Fountain Inn Splash Pad they’re fun and free!

DANCING

Grab those high heels and hit the dance floor! For a Latin flair, swing by Abanico Tapas Bar. If you’re ready to get your groove on, check out Vine Nightclub on the third level of Ink N Ivy for a fabulous and fun night!

IF THE SHOE FITS

Whatever you’ve got strapped on your feet—from rugged hiking boots to 5-inch stilettos— Greenville has the perfect place for you to step out and enjoy doing what you love most.

CLIMBING

Reach new heights and challenge yourself (and the walls) when you put these shoes on your feet. Take a stab at bouldering at BlocHaven—one of the largest climbing gyms on the East Coast—or get your elevation on at Climb @ Blue Ridge

HIKING

If the outdoors are your thing, we’ll put you on the right path. Take a quick hike at one of our three local state parks: Paris Mountain, Jones Gap, and Caesars Head, where you can hit the trail and explore some of our amazing wilderness, waterfalls, and natural landmarks.

COUNTRY

Those boots were made for walking— and dancing. Saddle up and discover some honky-tonk attitude—and a mechanical bull—at Cowboy Up, Greenville’s newest country music venue. For great live music and topnotch line dancing, check out Blind Horse Saloon. This country western nightclub has been an area staple for almost 30 years, offering linedancing lessons with Pirate Cowboy and nightly entertainment from their house band, One Eyed Jack.

Local Hangout Spots

Looking for something that fits the bill—no matter who is joining in on the fun? Greenville has a plethora of areas around town that make the perfect spot to get together. From modern architecture to repurposed containers and historic mills-turned-gathering spots, here are some of the best places in Greenville to gather.

POE WEST

556 Perry Ave., Village of West Greenville Carolina Bauernhaus, LaRue Fine Chocolate, Six & Twenty Distillery, Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center - Greenville Technical College, Unlocked Coffee Roasters, 98 Ventures, Greenville Tech Foundation, The Junkyard, Shine Om Yoga

RIVERPLACE

BRIDGEWAY STATION ˜ Opening Spring 2023 1000 Bridgeway Blvd., Mauldin

Belladina’s Italian Market, Bridgeway Brewing Co., Cinergy Entertainment, Cocobowlz, Cohesive Coffee, GREEN Charter Upstate High School, The Junkyard, Plum: A Lifestyle Boutique, Poogan’s Southern Kitchen, Yogi’s Cups and Cones

BURDETTE CENTRAL

104 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville

1885 Taproom, Chestnut Coffee House + Local Market, CocoBon Chocolatier, Farm Fresh Fast, Run In Simpsonville, Smoqued BBQ

HAMPTON STATION 1320 Hampton Ave

Birds Fly South Ale Project, Craft Axe Throwing, Due South Coffee Roasters, Escape Artist Greenville – Hampton Station, Keipi, MooHogz Craft BBQ, Pedego Electric Bikes Greenville, Wandering Bard Meadery, White Duck Taco Shop, Avryn Co., The Body Mechanic GVL, Greenville CBD/Kingdom Harvest, Hollowed Earth Pottery, Karisma by Kara Handmade Jewelry, K. Etchison Studio, Lever Gear, Liz Daly Designs, Noble Dog Hotel, North & South Apparel, Onward Physical Therapy, Outside the Lines Art by Nicole Kamb, Steinberg Gallery, Wrap Kingz

HOLLAND PARK

815-823 Laurens Rd.

Double Stamp Brewery, Flying Rabbit Adventures, Greektown Express, Home Team BBQ

THE JUNCTION AT DOWNTOWN AIRPORT

301 Airport Rd.

11.11 Training, Adrenaline Dance Fitness, A Soothing & Comforting Touch, Brit’s Brothers, Cohesive Coffee, Confetti Beauty Bar, Elevation 966 Winery, Kalon Hair, Pure Motion, White Duck Taco Shop

OVERBROOK HISTORIC DISTRICT

E. North St.

Bohème Salon, Clare’s Creamery, Clayton’s Deli, C.O.R.E. Grow Strong, Fork & Plough, Given, Harry’s Hoagie Shop, Mr. Crisp, Perch Gastropub, Pizza Purists, The Pound Cake Man

Main St. at Falls Park on the Reedy Art Crossing, Blues Boulevard Jazz, Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace, Halls Chophouse, Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville Downtown RiverPlace, The Lazy Goat, O-CHA tea bar, Papi’s Tacos, The People’s Tap, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, UP on the Roof

STONE’S POINT

201 Wade Hampton Blvd.

The Community Tap, D’Allesandro’s Pizza, Hyped Experience, Methodical Coffee at Landmark, Urban Digs, B&C Cleaners, Blackstock Realty, BLOM Design Studio, Blue Ridge Health Chiropractic, The EDGE Barbershop, Parker Medical Equipment, The Pink Ruby

TAYLORS MILL

250 Mill St., Taylors

13 Stripes Brewery, The Blue Ox Hatchet House, CrossFit Taylors, The Farehouse, The Mad Smash – Rage Room, Model Trains Station, Pinky’s Revenge Arcade and Game Lounge, Prevail Church, and much more

VILLAGE OF WEST GREENVILLE

Pendleton St.

The Anchorage, Arcane Remedies, Art & Light Gallery, ArtBomb Studios, Bar Margaret, Basta Bakery, BlocHaven, Coastal Crust, Community Journals Publishing Group, Cowboy Up, Events at Judson Mill, Greenville Center for Creative Arts, Growler Haus, Kuka Juice, Naked Pasta, Pace Jewelers, The Rabbit Hole, Revival Butchery, Rise Bakery, Ro & Co Clothing, Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park, Taxi House Wines, The Village Grind, and much more

WESTONE

109 W. Stone Ave.

Liability Brewing Co., World Piece Pizza, Moe’s Original BBQ, V’s Barbershop, 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, Rudy’s House of Spirits, Palmetto Hemp Provisions

Food Halls

CARTWRIGHT FOOD HALL

215 Trade St., Greer

Empanada Shack, Flying Fox Coffee, Good Mood Treats, Mi Irie on Trade, Mo Mo’s Sushi & More, Trade Street Taproom, White Wine & Butter

THE COMMONS

147 Welborn St.

Automatic Taco, Bake Room, The Community Tap, Golden Brown & Delicious (GB&D), Methodical Coffee, Pangaea Brewing Company, Billiam Jeans, Carolina Triathlon (Bike Rentals), OSM, The Parker Group, Project Plus+, Ridgeline Construction Group, X Agency

GATHER GVL 126 Augusta St.

The 05 Express Kitchen, Cocobowlz, Greenville Beer Exchange, HenDough Chicken & Donuts, Juice Box Wine Bar, KO Burger, The Lob Father, Mama Mozzarella, Mercado Cantina, Mike’s Cheesesteaks & Roast Pork, Resident Diner Express, Saki Saki, Yolo Pizza Kitchen

MARKLEY STATION 116-120 N. Markley St. Hoppin’ GVL, Todaro Pizza, Urban Wren

WAREHOUSE AT MIDTOWN 1418 Laurens Rd.

Bourbon St. Burgers, Flying Philly, Midtown Market, The TapHouse

WAREHOUSE AT VAUGHNS 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville

Anchor Raw Bar, Bourbon St. Burgers, Crazy Cow Creamery, Crossroads Vintage, Dawgs To-Go, Humble Pie Pizza Co, The Peanut Co., The Pineapple Express, Tacos & Bla Bla Bla, The TapHouse, Trade Street Market, Upstate Pinball and Arcade Museum, Yogi’s Cups and Cones

Plazas

CAMPERDOWN

315 S. Main St.

AC Hotel Greenville Downtown, CAMP, Group Therapy Pub & Playground, Insomnia Cookies, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Juniper, Larkin’s Camperdown, Paloma, The Press Room, Social Burger, Southern Tide, Starbucks

NOMA SQUARE

220 N. Main St.

Antonino Bertolo’s Pizza, Hyatt Regency Greenville, Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream, Oil & Vinegar, Roost Restaurant, Starbucks, and the start of the Mice on Main scavenger hunt

ONE CITY PLAZA

103 N. Main St.

Aloft Greenville Downtown, Anthropologie, Basil Thai, Cantina 76, Experience Clemson, Mast General Store, Methodical Coffee Downtown, Nourish, Orvis, Reid’s Fine Foods, Sassafras Southern Bistro, SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar, Tupelo Honey, WXYZ Bar

Visit GREENVILLE’S UNIVERSITY

One of the top liberal arts and sciences universities in the nation, Furman powers the Upstate with research, entrepreneurial collaboration, and students and faculty engaged in community service.

Furman’s 750-acre campus, located just north of downtown Greenville, is ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.

Come and see it for yourself and walk the trails around the lake, go to a game, attend a lecture or just hang with the swans.

For a listing of events and activities visit FURMAN.EDU/EVENTS

For Athletics schedules visit FURMANPALADINS.COM

PLACES TO Play W

hen it comes to little travelers, parents know the secret to successfully sleeping in a new location is for the kiddos to play so hard all day they can’t possibly keep their eyes open at bedtime. Fortunately for you, Greenville has a wide range of terrific playgrounds that’ll have your little ones dreaming sweet dreams.

The Children’s Garden

A magical spot just a short walk from Unity Park, the Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park is one of Greenville’s hidden gems, tucked under the overpass of Academy Street. Imaginations will run wild in this scenic storybook-inspired setting that spans almost two acres and invites kiddos to use all five senses.

Herdklotz Park

Known as the “castle park” to locals, it’s easy to see why the wooden castlestyle play structure is a favorite for kids of all ages. With views of both the downtown Greenville skyline and the peak of Paris Mountain, you can take in the views, spread out at one of the picnic tables, and enjoy the day.

Unity Park Playgrounds & Splash Pad

Just steps from the heart of downtown Greenville, kids can swing, slide, run, climb, and splash from dawn ‘til dusk at Unity Park, conveniently located right alongside the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. Kids of every age (that means you too, mom!) may find themselves climbing into forts and dipping more than a toe in the playful geysers of water bursting forth from the splash pad.

Kids Planet

If you’ve got adventuresome kids, then you’ve got to head to Kids Planet at Century Park in Greer. Designed with multiple play areas for different age groups and interests, this park is an adventure seeker’s delight with a castle, ziplines, rope bridge, and numerous play structures that will entertain your kids for hours. And when it’s snack time (as it always seems to be), head to the front of the park to choose from 60+ flavors of shave ice at Sno Hut.

Runway Park

Enjoy watching aircraft take off and land while playing at this aviation-themed park at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). Enter through a 15-foot cross-section of a Boeing 737 fuselage and find playgrounds, swings, the Biplane Climber, a picnic hangar, a Cessna 310 display, and a runway perfect for running on while watching real planes land and take-off. For bigger kids, there’s Takeoff Mini Golf, right next door, where you can “take off” on Hole 1 and land back on the runway for Hole 18. And if you get hungry? Runway Cafe is ready to refuel you and the whole fam. Try the $100 Hamburger or the Top Gun!

Active Adventures

Put the pedal to the metal and let your inner speed demon take the wheel at Greenville’s premier indoor karting track. Take a spin around Speed Factory Indoor Karting’s formidable ten-turn track with friends or do some solo steering to try and beat the record 18.5-second top lap time. Remember the words of America’s favorite fictional NASCAR legend, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.”

For an aboveground adventure with more bounce to the ounce, swap out your shoes for sock feet and hop on over to one of our popular indoor trampoline parks. If you didn’t get enough dodgeball in middle school gym class, Sky Zone Greenville has it covered with a wall-to-wall trampoline court that gives a whole new meaning to the term “airborne attack.” You can also kick it freestyle and challenge your high-flying companions to an old-fashioned jump-off. The loser must make it to the top of the Warped Wall!

With numerous aerial activities housed in 27,000 spring-loaded square feet, DEFY Greenville invites you to do your best Michael Jordan air dunk and brave a Ninjaworthy obstacle course—throwing stars not included. Touting itself as “the trampoline park with more,” Big Air Trampoline Park is worth seeking out for some sky time. Or, if you’re looking for a lot of

options in one big space, check out Urban Air Adventure Park, with everything from bumper cars to climbing walls, an indoor playground, and a Battle Beam!

Finally, if you’re looking to burn some energy or blow off a little steam, check out The Mad Smash – Rage Room, where you can let loose and destroy everything from vases to cars. It’s a great time—and a great workout!

THAT’S GAME!

Proving that it is possible to look cool while wearing bowling shoes, the impressive Spare Time Greenville entertainment complex, with 14 lanes of strike-ing pleasure, is also home to a laser tag arena, four escape rooms, and a Game Zone alive with the electric glow of more than 80 arcade games. You can also stop in at Bowlero to pick up a spare during Blacklight

Bowling, or just watch a game in HD with a delicious drink in their sports bar. Stone Pin Company’s upscale, boutique-style bowling alley is the perfect place to let the good times roll (literally) while enjoying a tasty “Seven Ten Split” or “Right Up Your Alley” cocktail.

Check out Dave & Buster’s at Magnolia Park to try your hand at a wide variety of arcade amusements, ranging from oldschool classics like Pac-Man and Skee-Ball to more modern play on the Million Dollar Midway, or head over to Group Therapy Pub & Playground for big-scale games, epic putt-putt, trivia, karaoke, and more. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the bathroom—that’s where the party really gets started!

If playing putt-putt feels a little… small, go have some big fun at Topgolf instead, where you can reserve a bay, grab some snacks,

socialize with friends, and practice your drive. Make sure you try all the different golf games available to keep things extra interesting.

Whether you’re more Tiger Woods or Happy Gilmore, the three mini-golf courses at Frankie’s Fun Park pack big-time fun into a pint-sized attraction.

Putt over the rolling hills, through the rushing waterfalls, and past the rigorous obstacles to stake your claim as the king (or queen) of the greens. Celebrate victory with a round in the batting cage or a turn aboard the spinning, 60-foot-tall Discovery thrill ride!

For those who feel that they are Vikings at heart, there are a few options to hone your axe-wielding skills—check out one of the 16 lanes at Craft Axe Throwing or consult with the “axe-perts” to get your aim down at The Blue Ox

Hatchet House

Of course, sometimes it’s more fun to zone out while playing a video game, and fortunately, we’ve got options for that, too! Go back in time at Pinky’s Revenge Arcade & Game Lounge, where you can find a little bit of everything— from the most obscure pinball games from days gone by, to arcade classics worth revisiting. For another blast from the past, don’t miss the Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum, where you can find pinball, arcade games, and even retro consoles—both for reminiscing and for playing.

THAT’S A RUSH!

The Mad Smash

Night Out on the Town

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Vine Nightclub 21 E. Coffee St. The dance floor awaits your best

“Single Ladies” dance impersonation

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Abanico Tapas Bar 21 E. Washington St. This late-night Spanish dance club turns up the heat. ¡Muy caliente! ⃝

Juniper 315 S. Main St. Picture-worthy views, incredible ambiance, stellar cocktails, and food

On The Roxx 734 S. Main St. This popular West End watering hole plays host to fabulous DJ dance ⃝

Jack n’ Diane’s

Dueling Piano Bar

115 N. Brown St.

Request a song, then sing along

Blind Horse Saloon

1035 Lowndes Hill Rd.

Get ready to get line dancin’ at this country music mainstay

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Radio Room

110 Poinsett Hwy. This popular live music spot headlines an eclectic blend of artists

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Ink N Ivy 21 E. Coffee St. A funky, retro-chic space with a fabulous rooftop patio bar

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UP on the Roof

250 Riverplace #800 This luxe rooftop bar offers the city’s best sunset views

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Foxcroft Wine Co. 631 S. Main St. Take a trip around the world of wine

103 N. Main St. An upper-deck drinkery with a rustic motif and top-shelf beverages

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Northampton Wine + Dine 211 E. Broad St. A laid-back atmosphere with a huge selection of domestic and imported wines

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Rainer’s Bar 610-A S. Main St. Chill out with some cool jazz in this intimate atmosphere

⃝ Blues Boulevard Jazz 300 River St. #203 Savor cocktails and smooth, bluesy melodies along the riverside

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WXYZ Bar 5 N. Laurens St. Aloft Greenville Downtown’s trendy bar boasts a vibrant, energetic ambiance

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The Comedy Zone 221 N. Main St. Greenville’s premier comedy venue

The Press Room 315 S. Main St. Find this hidden speakeasy with its journalistic flair

Hoppin’ GVL 120 N. Markley St., Suite 102 Plentiful self-serve options, including cocktails, beer, wine, cider, and seltzers

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Local Cue 30 Orchard Park Dr. #7 Beer, BBQ, and over 250 nostalgic board games ⃝

Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe 111 Augusta St. Weekly live band karaoke will bring out your true rock star

Gather GVL 126 Augusta St. You can hardly “contain” the fun in this outdoor food hall and gathering space

The Velo Fellow 1 Augusta St. #126 A nostalgic British publick house vibe

Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria 25 W. Washington St. This downtown staple features two stories of taps, billiard tables, and pizza

Now Tour This:

Greenville’s Signature Experiences

Greenville’s Signature Experiences are an evolving and dynamic collection of tours, adventures, and experiences that provide up-close and intimate looks at some of the most distinctive and engaging aspects of the Greenville area. From walking and driving tours to culinary adventures to hiking and paddling expeditions and more—all centered around one of the Southeast’s most remarkable cities and all led by local experts who bring personal passion, topical expertise, and intimate knowledge of the “stories behind the story” to each and every tour.

FOODIE FIESTA

There’s no better place for true taste enthusiasts than Greenville, so why pick and choose? Whet your whistle with a Craft Cocktail Tour from Foothill Foodie Tours, or join in for their Saturday Breakfast Tour and afternoon Just Desserts excursion. You can also check out Greenville Culinary Tours, where guests can choose from six tours for a huge sampling of the town’s favorite flavors. Choose a Greenville Coffee Tour or Carolina Countryside Tour, or get saucy with the BBQ Trail Tour.

OUTDOORS GALORE

There’s no denying that one of Greenville’s best features is our landscape. Being nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains means easy access to lakes, waterfalls, amazing vistas, and a lot of adventure, so let’s hit the trail! Head just over the SC/NC state line to experience America’s steepest and fastest zipline at The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour. The extreme course stretches 1.25 miles with a 1,100-foot plunge. If water-based adventures are more of what floats your boat, check out Green River Adventures for everything from whitewater excursions to waterfall rappelling.

CITY VENTURES

The more you know about Greenville, the more you’ll like it and the richer your experience will be. Let the local experts at Make Greenville Yours show you the soul of the city on a combined walking/driving tour, or hop on a motorized Segway with Greenville Glides and take a memorable spin around town instead. If history is your thing, we’ve got you covered there, too—book some time with Greenville History Tours to visit old mill villages, explore the city’s West End on foot, or discover some of the city’s historic neighborhoods and architectural highlights.

WATER WAYS

Ready to kick back and relax? We’ve got just the thing. Combine warm sunshine, gentle breezes, a crystal-clear mountain-fed lake, and a naturalist who knows more about nature than Mother Nature herself, and what do you get? A well-spent afternoon with the folks at Jocassee Lake Tours. They’ll bring roomy pontoon boats for taking in the scenery and incredible knowledge about one of America’s premier lakes. All you need to bring is yourself!

MAKE IT MEMORABLE

If you find yourself with some extra time on your hands, put the time and your hands to good use creating memories that you can take home with you at Greenville Soy Candle Company. Guided by a master chandler, you can choose the combination of colors and scents that will always remind you of your time spent right here in Greenville, SC.

HOP ON IN

After a busy day (or three!) of adventures and excursions, there’s only one thing left to do: check out some of our terrific local breweries! Whether you’re thirsty for a quick midweek refresh or have a hankering for a twilight outing, The Brewery Experience offers a variety of tours that will introduce you to Greenville’s favorite local breweries. Get ready to raise your glass and salute some craft-brewed goodness!

GREENVILLE’S BIGGESt

If you love sports, you’re going to love your visit to #yeahTHATgreenville. Around here, sports are more than a pastime, they’re a passion. All year-round, we’ve got top-notch teams getting down to business, and fans (and mascots) cheering for them all the way. So, get your game face on and get to know Greenville’s thriving sports scene!

Greenville Drive

REEDY RIP’IT

Fan of the Greenville Drive, minor league baseball team

FAVORITE

Sports Fans

STOMPER

Fan of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, professional ice hockey team

1961 TRIUMPH TR3

Icon of the Greenville Triumph, USL League One soccer team

Greenville Triumph & Liberty

‘Fly’Balls

“Everything is better at the ballpark!” says Reedy Rip’It, the exuberant mascot for the Greenville Drive, Greenville’s hometown minor league baseball team. The Drive is the Boston Red Sox High-A Affiliate, and they’ve been playing ball in the West End’s Fluor Field since 2006—and Reedy’s been with them from the start. The beloved frog stands 2 1/2 bats tall and weighs in at a not-so-svelte 595 baseballs. With his penchant for exclamation points, Reedy is quick to make claims every spectator will second. “Hot dogs are yummier! Dancing is more fun! The ice cream is colder! The playground is a blast!” Friday night games feature fireworks over the 6,700-seat stadium, a ballpark with field contours and dimensions identical to Boston’s Fenway Park, right down to the Green Monster in left field. During the eighth inning, Reedy leads fans in singing, “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond. (Diamond, get it? Like a baseball diamond!) Oh, yeah, and the baseball is pretty good, too

Season: April to September

Greenville Swamp Rabbits

When Stomper, the mascot for Greenville’s East Coast Hockey League franchise, can’t be found roaming through the stands and greeting fans, it’s likely because the big bunny is out on the ice at the Bons Secours Wellness Arena. If it’s Waggin’ Wednesday, the wily wabbit is welcoming four-legged fans to the game. No matter what night it is, or which event or promotion is taking place, you’re in for some great hockey action when the Swamp Rabbits—an affiliate of the NHL’s LA Kings and the Ontario Reign of the AHL—take the ice. It’s a high-velocity, hard-hitting, thrill-a-second sport, and Stomper is ready to help bring on the fun! Be sure to get a selfie together and hop, hop, hop on over to the Hop Shop.

Season: October to April

ATTRACTIONS

The most recent spectator sport to hit Greenville includes both men’s and women’s soccer teams that are part of the professional United Soccer League (USL) League One and USL W League, respectively. The owner/chairman of both the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty shrugs it off when it’s suggested that he has Ted Lasso’s optimism and determination when it comes to sports. There’s no denying that Joe Erwin gets his kicks (pun intended) watching both teams play at the 4,000-seat Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College in West Greenville. “What makes Triumph and Liberty games so much fun is the nonstop fan involvement, led by the teams’ supporter group, The Reedy River Riot, who bang drums and lead cheers and chants and set off smoke flares matching teams’ colors every time the team scores a goal,” Erwin says. You may not see an official mascot running around, but don’t miss taking a close look at the team-branded 1961 Triumph TR3 sportscar. It’s sure to get your motor running!

‘Iced’ Carrots

Triumph Season: March to October

Greenville’s Textile History

1882

THE HUGUENOT MILL

Now part of the Peace Center complex, the Huguenot Mill is built directly on the Reedy River, becoming one of the area’s first coalfueled, steam-powered mills. It was the first mill in South Carolina to weave plaid and gingham material, in addition to cotton.

1890s

COTTON MILL TOWN

Greenville becomes a full-fledged cotton mill town—and textiles will fuel the local economy for the next 100 years. At its peak, 18 mills (16 cotton, two dye and bleach) formed the semicircular “Textile Crescent,” all within three miles of downtown Greenville.

1915

TEXTILE EXPOSITION

The first Textile Exposition is held, and Greenville becomes the “Textile Center of the World”—a reputation it retained until the 1980s.

1920s

FLATIRON BUILDING

Architecturally unique and aptly named, the Flatiron Building in West Greenville is built as the sewing department for Piedmont Plush Mill.

WESTERVELT MILL

1912Renamed Judson Mill in 1913, this is one of the first fine-goods mills built in the South. Judson Mill is also the first Southern mill to produce DuPont’s new rayon fabric. As the largest mill in Greenville County, it had 52,864 spindles and produced 11,000,000 yards of cloth each year.

2004

SOUTHERN TEXTILE EXPOSITION

The Southern Textile Exposition is held in Greenville for a final time, ninety years after it first began.

GREENVILLE HISTORY TOURS

Local author and historian John Nolan founds Greenville History Tours, which offers tours of historic architecture, driving tours, and photographic journeys. On his noteworthy Textile Mills & Villages Tour, both residents and visitors alike can discover Greenville’s rich textile history in a unique and fun way.

The textile industry has long been part of the fabric of Upstate South Carolina.

HUGUENOT MILL

JUDSON MILL

Within an hour’s drive of downtown Greenville, the Upcountry offers exciting outdoor adventures, intriguing history, and charming small towns.

STRchitecture

You don’t have to be a hardcore historian to appreciate the timeless grace and indisputable beauty of Greenville’s historical neighborhoods and homes. The closer you look, the more you’ll appreciate these architectural tributes to this region’s proud past.

The Judson Home (circa 1850)

Ready to get schooled? This pre-Civil War-era American Gothic/Neo-Gothicstyle structure was home to Dr. Charles H. Judson, one of Furman University’s first professors (mathematics) and later president. Charming, elegant, and approachable, with a distinctly antebellum echo, the large Gothic window on the second floor is truly eye-catching—it’s part of the home’s chapel, complete with vaulted ceilings. The home was originally located on McDaniel Ave. and moved to its present location in the 1900s. ✦ 522 Cleveland St.

The Charles E. Graham Home (Seven Oaks) (circa 1895)

This grand Victorian-style structure was built by textile mill owner Charles E. Graham and remained a private home until 1981. After major renovations were complete, it opened as Seven Oaks, an elegant French-inspired farm-to-table restaurant, which stayed in business for 19 years, until 2002. Today, this beautifully restored building serves as home to Legacy Advancement. ✦ 104 Broadus Ave

Pettigru Historic District (1910-1930)

Just east of downtown, the largest historic district in Greenville is composed of 88 head-turning homes. From elegant Queen Anne Victorian manors to Colonial Revival to a variety of inspired interpretations of the bungalow, the Pettigru neighborhood is a playground filled with architectural style and flair. ✦ The District spans Boyce Ave., Broadus Ave., E. Washington St., Manly St., Pettigru St., Toy St., Whitsett St., and Williams St.

The Wyche Pavilion (1904)

This is one of downtown Greenville’s sweetest slices of history. Constructed along the banks of the Reedy River by Greenville architect Joseph Emory Sirrine, this two-story brick building originally served as a paint shop for the adjacent Greenville Coach Factory. In 1925, it became the base of operations for Duke’s Mayonnaise, founded by Greenville native Eugenia Duke. Today, it’s one of the area’s favorite open-air wedding and event venues. ✦ 318 S. Main St.

THINK FAST, THINK SMART, THINK AGAIN…

THE CLOCK IS Ticking!

Can you and your crew piece together the puzzle in time and make a great escape? Greenville’s escape rooms are terrific places to find out! From old-time mysteries to abandoned cabins, research labs, and runaway trains, the challenges are real, and time is not on your side. Whether it’s just two of you or the whole gang, these engaging, interactive experiences make for an experience everyone can enjoy. Some are scary, some are silly—all are tons of fun!

Need a clue? Here are six great places to explore the depths of your sleuthing abilities…or just enjoy trying to get out of the room!

Escape Artist Greenville – Downtown • 209 E. Stone Ave. 

6 Rooms: Dr. Fratelli’s Cabin, Zero to Hero, Inventor’s Enigma, Classified, Starlight Motel, Yuletide Magic  2-10 Players

Escape Artist Greenville – Hampton Station • 1320 Hampton Ave., Bay 11C 

2 Rooms: Help Wanted, Dark Lullaby  2-8 Players

Spare Time Greenville • 822 Congaree Rd. 

4 Rooms: The Outbreak, Hawthorne Manor, Haunted Mansion, Gold Rush  2-10 Players

Trapped in the Upstate • 556 Memorial Dr. Ext., Suite D, Greer 

6 Rooms: Camp Survival, The Legend of Lizzie, Asylum, Master Illusionist’s Parlor, Voodoo Shack, Saving Santa  2-10 Players

Breakout Games • 614 N. Main St. 

8 Rooms: Undercover Alley, Submarine Survival, Runaway Train, Mystery Mansion, The Kidnapping, Do Not Disturb, Island Escape, Museum Heist  2-8 Players

ServusVR • 928 S. Main St. 

11 VIRTUAL REALITY Rooms: Jungle Quest, Signal Lost, Sanctum, House of Fear, Cyberpunk, Christmas, The Prison, Mission Sigma, Alice, Chernobyl, Survival  2-4 Players

Note: Escape rooms are never locked, and participants can leave the room at any time.

ESCAPE ARTIST GREENVILLE

SERVUSVR

BREAKOUT GAMES

SPARE TIME GREENVILLE

Under Camping THE STARS

When it comes to experiencing the great outdoors here in the Upstate region of South Carolina, there’s no better way than camping. With fantastic weather nearly year-round and lots of terrific destinations just a stone’s throw from Greenville, there’s a perfect site for everyone—no matter what your camping style.

Just five miles from downtown Greenville is Paris Mountain State Park, offering 39 paved campsites, including 13 with tent pads. There are also five trailside sites around the North Lake Trail Loop, which each accommodate two small tents. Not only is Paris Mountain a great place to tent or RV, but you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, and more. And as long as you keep Fido on a leash, he is also welcome.

For a peaceful and serene campsite, Jones Gap State Park offers hike-in trailside backcountry camping at 18 primitive sites in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area This is the place to camp if you’re looking for solitude and a picturesque setting along the Middle Saluda River. And speaking of the Saluda River, be sure to visit the Saluda Outdoor Center where you can not only reserve your tube for a relaxing float down the river, but also get your glamping on as you rent a tiny home or “glamper,” or even stay in a river pod for the night (or weekend). Little Rover can also float down the

river with you, as long as he wears a life vest (that you provide) too.

The Travelers Rest / North Greenville KOA is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Offering RV sites, deluxe tent sites, and luxury log cabins, the campground also includes a playground, pool, ping pong, outdoor checkerboard, gemmining sluice, and more—just 10 minutes from downtown Travelers Rest.

Looking for affordable, convenient lodging choices that are within walking distance from a whitewater rafting trip or zipline canopy tour along the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River? Wildwater, a little more than an hour away in Long Creek, SC, has you covered with a terrific assortment of luxury houses, cozy cabins named after iconic Chattooga rapids, duplex cottages, and yurt rental options—in addition to the newer, one-of-a-kind Goldfinch Birdhouse Treehouse.

And if you’re looking for something more made-to-order, give Tentrr.com a try. They offer a selection of private, comfortable glampsites in a variety of locations—including one on the edge of the Clemson Experimental Forest. Whatever your preference, the stars have never shined brighter than they do in the night skies over Greenville County. Sleep tight!

TRAILMix

The unique topography of the Upstate region of South Carolina, nestled into the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, presents hiking and biking options for everyone from the novice hiker to the tail-on-fire mountain biker. No two trails are the same as they traverse this region’s gorgeous terrain. In between the Broad River to the east and the Chattooga River to the west, the great outdoors is at its best. Here are just some of our recommendations:

Hike

Bike

CONESTEE PARK: When combined with Conestee Nature Preserve, these two parks encompass more than 600 acres of wilderness. The 12-mile network of rambling routes includes paved sidewalks, boardwalks, and bog walks. Be on the lookout for river otters, grey foxes, whitetail deer, and numerous bird species in this Important Bird Area of Global Significance (National Audubon Society). ›› EASY

BATTLEFIELD TRAIL: A must-see for history buffs at the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, this 1.5-mile trail includes the delightful Horseshoe

Falls and a Revolutionary War battlefield where the Battle of Musgrove Mill was fought. Spoiler alert: The out-manned American militia won the battle here on August 19, 1780, in what is called a “short, but pivotal” conflict that boosted Patriot morale. ›› EASY

WILDCAT WAYSIDE: Sitting just off Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway 11 between Caesars Head and Jones Gap State Parks, this 0.8-mile loop near the town of Cleveland takes 30-45 minutes to complete. It starts beside the Lower Wildcat Falls, passes the Middle Wildcat Falls, and ends at the base of a towering 100-foot natural waterslide, the Upper Wildcat Falls ›› EASY TO MODERATE

SULPHUR SPRINGS TRAIL: Weaving through Paris Mountain State Park, this 4.5-mile loop is popular for hiking and trail running. Towering oaks and pines line the journey, with mountain laurels providing beautiful distractions alongside the creek. ›› MODERATE

NATURAL BRIDGE TRAIL: Spend an hour traversing the land the Cherokee once roamed along the shores of Lake Keowee. This 1.3-mile loop near the town of Sunset sits inside KeoweeToxaway State Park and includes a natural bridge across Poe Creek ›› MODERATE TO STRENUOUS

From easy to hardcore, we’ve got the perfect blend of hiking and biking trails.

RAVEN CLIFF FALLS: Located in Caesars Head State Park, these falls are the tallest in South Carolina with a 420-foot drop. There are two hiking trails to view the falls: Raven Cliff Falls Trail, a 4.4-mile round-trip hike that leads to the scenic overlook where you can view the waterfalls; and the Dismal Trail Loop, a 6.6-mile round-trip strenuous hike that brings you to Wilderness Bridge, a unique suspension bridge that crosses over the very top of Raven Cliff Falls.

›› MODERATE TO STRENUOUS

RAINBOW FALLS TRAIL: This 5-mile round-trip hike accessed through Jones Gap State Park is worth every step. Plunging over a high granite cliff, this 140-foot ribbon-like waterfall will make you feel closer to the size of an ant. Along the way, look for colorful azaleas, meadow rue, and Solomon’s plume in the spring. ›› STRENUOUS

TABLE ROCK TRAIL: This rugged 3.6-mile hike within Table Rock State Park isn’t for the faint of heart! Ascending more than 2,000 feet to reveal a spectacular vista of South Carolina’s northwest tip, this out-and-back hike totals more than seven miles. Catch your breath at Carrick Creek Falls and Governor’s Rock, where you’ll summit on an imposing granite dome. ›› STRENUOUS

FANT’S GROVE: A meandering web of grass, gravel, road, and dirt tracks canvas Clemson University’s Experimental Forest. The 100+ miles of trails include multi-use pathways for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Keep an eye out for wildlife, as well as gurgling streams and the occasional downed tree that may cross your path. ›› MODERATE

PEACH COUNTRY PASSAGE: Dotted with peach orchards, this 14-mile route is ideal for biking the lightly traveled backroads from Inman to Landrum In spring, the blooms’ fragrance will envelop your journey; in summer, you’ll want to stop and enjoy the local flavors. One quarter-mile includes the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway. Finish up your ride at Brookwood Park in Landrum, where you can explore antique shops and quaint eateries, or connect to the Blue Wall Passage to keep on rolling. ›› MODERATE

PLEASANT RIDGE PARK: Roll across this 272-acre park located in the northern stretches of Greenville County. Just off Highway 11 in Marietta, Pleasant Ridge hosts a multi-use trail system that caters to mountain biking with shorter trails, as well

as one six-mile-long single-track loop—the JFA Trail. On your journey, you’ll be able to see Camp Spearhead, a residential summer camp for people with disabilities. ›› MODERATE

BRISSY RIDGE: Mountain bikers will dig this ridgeside trail in Paris Mountain State Park. The ride includes several rocky climbs and descents on a 2.4-mile single-track dirt loop. The trail is challenging and requires the most technical skill of any of the park’s 15 miles of trails. Note: Mountain biking is not allowed at the park on Saturdays. ›› STRENUOUS

GRAN FONDO HINCAPIE: Mount up with one of the best-known names in American cycling during this annual ride. George Hincapie, the Olympic and Tour de France competitor, will lead the peloton as riders select from 15-, 50- and 80-mile rides through the Blue Ridge Mountains Hincapie’s TDF training grounds. This annual weekend event in October is highlighted by celebrity cyclists and awe-inspiring views.

BikePRISMA HEALTH SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL: This rails-to-trails greenway provides a 23-mile-long path linking the heart of downtown Greenville to charming Travelers Rest and beyond. Some sections run alongside the Reedy River, winding through the city’s new Unity Park as well as Falls Park on the Reedy, Cleveland Park, and Trailblazer Park ›› EASY

MARY BLACK FOUNDATION RAIL TRAIL: To the east of Greenville in Spartanburg, the MBF is a 1.9-mile, rails-to-trails conversion from the old Norfolk Southern Railway corridor. The urban trail connects several neighborhoods and runs adjacent to restaurants, shops, and recreational facilities. Look for the Hub City Connector nearby, with nine miles of scenic greenways and bike lanes through the city of Spartanburg. ›› EASY

DOODLE TRAIL: This railway was originally nicknamed the “Pickens Doodle” line because the freight engines that used the former railway could not be turned around and had to run backward from Easley to Pickens. Residents thought the trains scampered back and forth like doodlebugs. Now, this 8.4-mile trail preserves the connection established between the two cities more than 120 years ago. The paved trail is open from dawn until dusk for biking, walking, and rollerblading, and includes several scenic bridges and established trailhead points. ›› EASY

Water World

WHEN SUMMER FUN WARMS THINGS UP around Greenville County, you’ll find plenty of great places to cool back down. Home to dozens of sparkling lakes, tumbling waterfalls, and winding rivers, the Upstate region of South Carolina is a great place to chill out and enjoy good times!

Known for its deep, blue waters, Lake Jocassee is the perfect place to cool off and explore. Created in 1973 through a state partnership with Duke Power, this 300-foot-deep, man-made lake is a 7,500-acre playground—an absolute gem nestled into a pristine mountain environment. Hop in the lake for a swim, or go ahead and rent a powerboat, stand-up paddleboard, or kayak from Jocassee Outdoor Center or Jocassee Lake Tours; better yet, try out a guided boat tour! If you’re into scuba diving, bring your gear because the dives here are as good as they get; divers can explore now-submerged towns, cemeteries, and the like, as featured in the movie Deliverance. Be sure to make time to visit Lower Whitewater Falls. After a moderate two-mile hike (one-way) to the overlook, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the falls plummeting 200 feet and emptying into the northwest corner of Lake Jocassee.

Nearby State Park : Devils Fork State Park

With 380+ miles of shoreline and 71 islands, family-favorite Lake Keowee is a real stunner, offering crystal-clear waters and gorgeous mountain views. Perfect for fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and picnicking, Party Cove/Falls is accessible via boat. There you can anchor your boat, take a refreshing dip, and climb to the top of the falls. Great lunch options you can boat to and dock at include the Tiki Hut Lakeside Grill, The Lighthouse Restaurant, and The Cabana To the northeast of Lake Keowee is Twin Falls, two 75-foot waterfalls that flow into Reedy Cove Creek (which feeds into the lake.) It’s a short, easy hike with beautiful views—perfect for both kids and adults. For an exciting twist, visit the natural waterslide at Long Shoals Wayside Park on the way to go hiking. Everybody loves the waterfall’s smooth rock surface, and the shallow pool at the end provides a fun way to play in the water. It’s a unique attraction, and safe for children of all ages!

Nearby State Park: Keowee-Toxaway State Park

If you’re into fishing, the largemouth bass are legendary and almost always biting at Lake Hartwell, which has hosted numerous Bassmaster Classic tournaments. First opened for recreational purposes in 1968, Lake Hartwell (which Lake Keowee feeds directly into) is one of the largest lakes in the Southeast with more than 950 miles of shoreline; it also forms part of the border between South Carolina and Georgia. When you’re ready to bump up the fun factor, visit Lake Hartwell’s The Shores of Asbury, where you’ll enjoy water adventures for hours on end. Situated just a few minutes from I-85 in Anderson, they

have an RV resort and Waterfront Grill, but the chief attraction here is the Aqua Zone, a seasonal inflatable obstacle course that floats on the water. There’s even a Kid Zone obstacle course for the little ones.

Nearby State Parks: Lake hartwell And sadlers creek state parks

No matter how warm it gets, you’ll have to agree that staying cool is one of the things we do best!

Hi frens! I’m Dumbledog (you can call me Dumble), and I want to show you around my city: Greenville, South Carolina! There’s a whole lot to do, see, and sniff, so come with me and I’ll show you my favorite digs (pun intended).

My new pawsonal favorite place is Unity Park, where I can frolic, roll, and meet new people to pet me. There’s plenty of greenspace to run on, bridges to cross, and a splash pad to play in when it’s hot. (That one’s for kids only, but I like to watch the water fun!) My hoomans like it because Southernside Brewing Co. and The Commons (think tacos, coffee, baked goods, burgers, and beer…drool) are next door, and they love doggies like me—as long as I stay on my leash!

After playing in the park, it’s easy for us to hop right onto the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. I love walking up and down the trail wagging my tail at the bikers who go by (too fast to chase!). Sometimes we get to stop at Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery and I get my own pup-cup filled with dog-friendly “ice cream.” It’s my favorite treat on summer days! Sometimes my mom or dad will go inside to shop for groceries while I stay outside and keep an eye out for that mystifying swamp rabbit. Let me know if you see it!

One place I never miss a chance to go inside is the Mast General Store in downtown Greenville. They love it when I come inside and sniff around! They have clothes, camping gear, and tons more for my people, and they have a lot of stuff for me, too. My dad tried to buy me booties, but I talked him into a new chew toy instead. (Who am I kidding? I barked at him!) Anyway, all along Main Street, there are plenty of stores that keep bowls of fresh water outside so I can always get a drink.

Sometimes my hoomans want to get something to drink, too, but I want to run around and play with my pals. The perfect place for both of us is the Unleashed Dog Bar. My hoomans can get a draft beer from the bar while I get my zoom on playing with other pups in the fenced play area.

After that, if I’m feeling a little fancy (we all have our moments!), I love going to Paw Paws USA to shop. They have harnesses, leashes, bandanas, and more—all made right here in the U.S. of A. They’ll even personalize your new collar! My mom got me a green one that says “Dumbledoo” on it. I wonder if she knows that’s not my name?

But you haven’t really seen my city until you visit Falls Park on the Reedy. I stay on my leash like a good dog, but I can’t help barking at the ducks under the Liberty Bridge—they quack me up! This park is the best because there’s lots of shade, and nature, and sticks and stuff, and there’s almost always a fun event going on.

By the way, you know how sometimes our hoomans don’t know where we’re allowed to go until we get there? Tell them about BringFido. Did you know their HQ is right here in Greenville?

You can use BringFido’s website to figure out the places you’re allowed to visit and know in advance how dog-friendly it is. Their website is full of pet-friendly events, activities, hotels, and more.

Now you know why I love Greenville so much, and why you will, too. Trust me, your tail won’t stop wagging the whole time you’re here!

Photo provided by Doodles Making a Difference (DMaD), a local Greenville business making a big impact across the globe. Every puppy adopted through DMaD provides at least 6 months of meals, education and medical care for a child rescued from slavery in India.

Clemson IN THE HEART OF GREENVILLE

Downtown Greenville has it all, including a slice of the best college in the state. Experience Clemson brings you the gear, the treats and the tradi ons of Clemson Universi in the heart of one of the most dynamic ci es in the country. See for yourself at ONE Ci Plaza and find out why Clemson is everywhere.

Wild Waterparks

There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than by hitting one—or all three—of Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism’s waterparks. With slides, splash pads, and pools designed to entertain all ages, your only problem will be convincing the kids to leave at the end of the day!

Four slides—including one just for little ones—a 7,000-squarefoot leisure pool and an expansive spray pad await water enthusiasts at Otter Creek Waterpark. One slide offers adrenaline junkies a short but nearly sheer drop before gliding into the narrow plunge pool. It’s a rush followed by a splash followed by a “Let’s do that again!”.

If you’re looking for variety, Discovery Island Waterpark in Simpsonville has it all—a body slide, a tube slide, a lazy river, a 4-Tier Splash ‘n Play Structure in the zero-depth section of the pool, and a FlowRider® perpetual wave that will challenge even the most athletic of your crew!

In the southernmost corner of the county, 7th Inning Splash Waterpark in Piedmont boasts the tallest tower of the three parks—at 36 feet high—and a 270-foot giant funnel slide that will keep the teens occupied all afternoon. For those seeking fewer exciting drops and spins, there’s plenty of action to be had on the 5,000-square-foot baseball-diamond-shaped spray pad inspired by Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

The 4-tier Splash ‘n Play Structure in the zero-depth section of the pool at Discovery Island Waterpark.

What’s better than swimming in a pool in the summertime? Plunging into a pool after sliding around and around the big funnel slide at 7th Inning Splash.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, you and yours can relax on the expansive decks, or chill out under the shade canopies. All three parks feature concession stands offering savory snacks and sweet treats that help make Greenville’s waterparks a refreshing escape for the whole family.

South Carolina’s Upstate parks offer spectacular views, unique activities and a variety of accommodations, so everyone is a happy camper.

CAESARS HEAD STATE PARK

GREENVILLE

LEARN MORE AT SouthCarolinaParks.com

GREENVILLE CITY

Cancer Survivors Park 52 Cleveland St 6.8 •

Cleveland Park 150 Cleveland Park Dr 122 •

Croft Park 116 Croft St 1.2 •

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Croftstone Park 118 Broughton Dr 2.2 • •

Ella Mae Logan Park Howe St 0.4 • 1

Falls Park on the Reedy 601 S. Main St 32

Gatlin Park 2 Sylvan Dr 1.4

Gower Park 24 Evelyn Ave 21

Henry Bacon McKoy Park 19 Afton Ave 0.9 •

Hessie T. Morrah Park 211 Overbrook Rd 2 •

Holmes Park 315 Twin Lake Rd 8.7

Kilgore-Lewis House 560 N. Academy St 5 & Gardens

Kiwanis Park 2 Old Augusta Rd 2.4 •

Legacy Park 336 Rocky Slope Rd 20

Mayberry Park 70 Mayberry St 4.3 •

McPherson Park 120 E. Park Ave 12.5

Newtown Park 15 Cagle St 2.5 • 1

North Main Rotary Park 9 Ashley Ave 6.3 •

Pedrick’s Garden Behind West End Market 0.8 @ Falls Park

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Pinckney-Fludd Park 400 Pinckney St 0.4 • • •

Railroad Mini-Park 32 Becker St 0.5 • •

Rock Quarry Garden 110 Sherwood St 1.8

Rockwood Park 398 Meyers Dr 1.6 • 1

Runway Park at GMU 21 Airport Rd Ext 1.3

Shaw Rose Garden 1 Cleveland St <1

Skyland Park 37 Skyland Dr 0.6

Sue Simpson Garden 200 E. Campderdown Way 1.1

Timmons Park 121 Oxford St 26.6

The Children’s Garden 24 Reedy View Dr 1.8

@ Linky Stone Park

Unity Park 40 Mayberry St 60

University Park 101 Brookside Cir 5.2

Viola/Thompson 218 Viola St 2.3

Gardner Park

West Washington Park 850 W. Washington St 0.8

Butler Springs Park 301 Butler Springs Rd 10

Campbell’s

Bridge Rd, Landrum

Cedar Falls Park 201 Cedar Falls Rd, Fountain Inn 90

Conestee Nature Preserve 840 Mauldin Rd 600

Conestee Park 840 Mauldin Rd 55

David Jackson Park 25 Fowler Rd, Taylors 50

East Riverside Park 1155 S. Suber Rd, Greer

Gary L. Pittman 420 Blacks Dr 22

Memorial Park

Gateway Park 115 Henderson Dr, Travelers Rest

Herdklotz Park 126 Beverly Rd

Lakeside Park 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont 99

Lincoln Park 72 Harnitha Ln, Taylors

Loretta C. Wood Park 10200 Augusta Rd, Pelzer 244

Northside Park 101 W. Darby Rd

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Oak Grove Lake Oak Grove Lake Rd

Pelham Mill

Piney Mountain Park

Pleasant

Poinsett Park

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Riverbend Equestrian Park

Shoeless Joe Jackson

Memorial Park

Southside Park

Welcome Park

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THE MUSEUM

CONNECTION

From textile mills to high-speed thrills, explore Greenville's remarkable past, exciting present, and promising future.

UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM

With a focus on the history and stories of the Upstate region, this museum is as unique as Greenville itself. The Upcountry History Museum takes you on a trip through time, from the days of the frontier and ravages of the Civil War to the area’s current role as a leader in American manufacturing and technology. 540 Buncombe St. (Heritage Green); upcountryhistory.org

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE

Learning was never this fun! Children of all ages will love exploring and engaging with the 21 different exhibits in this award-winning, 60,000-square-foot playspace—one of the nation’s largest children’s museums and among the first to become a Smithsonian affiliate. 300 College St. (Heritage Green); tcmupstate.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

Considered among the premier American art museums in the South, GCMA boasts an impressive compilation that includes one of the largest public collections from artist Andrew Wyeth. Focused on American art with ties to the South, GCMA is a must-see for every art enthusiast. 420 College St. (Heritage Green); gcma.org

SIGAL MUSIC MUSEUM

A nod to a city focused on art’s intersection with music, the Sigal Music Museum hosts engaging interactive exhibits and educational programs in celebration of music across time, highlighted by a stunning collection of culturally important instruments from across the world. 516 Buncombe St. (Heritage Green); sigalmusicmuseum.org

ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER

Bring along your thinking cap when you visit Roper Mountain, where the focus is science and discovery. From Friday Starry Nights and Laser Days of Summer at the Planetarium to the Butterfly Garden and Living History Farm to the Dinosaur Adventure Trail, Afternoon Explorations, and Summer Adventures, RMSC lives up to its mission to “ignite the natural curiosity of all learners to explore and shape their world.” 402 Roper Mountain Rd.; ropermountain.org

BMW MUSEUMS

Ready to get your zoom on? Thanks to the company’s deep connection to the Upstate, BMW enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to. The BMW Zentrum offers a timeline of the automotive powerhouse in media and history, with a focus on the innovation that has always driven BMW forward. Visiting the museum is free and tours of the BMW Manufacturing plant are available for an additional cost. Then, hop in your own ride for a trip less than 5 minutes long to The Ultimate Driving Museum, presented by the BMW Car Club of America Foundation. Here you’ll be able to explore the club’s large and inspired annual exhibit in detail—and see the cars that earned BMW its place as The Ultimate Driving Machine®. 1400 Hwy. 101 S., Greer; bmwzentrum.com & 190 Manatee Ct., Greer; theultimatedrivingmuseum.org

SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MUSEUM & BASEBALL LIBRARY

Batter up! Honoring the “greatest natural hitter to ever play the game” this museum pays homage to Greenville native Shoeless Joe Jackson, who grew up not far from this location. The Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum offers a comprehensive look at the gifted, yet humble, man who gave so much to the game and to his community. 356 Field St. (District 356); shoelessjoejackson.org

There’s a ton of street art in Greenville, and if you even blink you’re sure to miss something, somewhere. Some of our most unforgettable—and unmistakable—works of art can be seen up close and personal, if you just know where to look.

FIND THESE MURALS

Meets Southwest Grit

LOCATION: Swanky Steer, 119 N. Main St., Fountain Inn {Interior}

ARTIST: Lacey Hennessey, Lacey Does

2 The World is What You Make It

LOCATION: Resident Diner, 327 S. Main St., Travelers Rest

ARTIST: Sunny Mullarkey McGowan, Sunny Mullarkey Studio 3 8 Bit

LOCATION: Traveler’s Taproom, 2624 Poinsett Hwy {Interior}

ARTIST: Matteo Miles

4 Swamp Rabbit Mural

LOCATION: Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, 420 Laurens Rd.

ARTIST: Mighty Fine Signs & KEMP

5 Music Legends

LOCATION: The Practice Pad, 1714 Easley Bridge Rd.

ARTIST: Dumah Morgan, Dumah Design 6 “You Got This”

LOCATION: Run-In, 1301 E. Washington St.

ARTIST: Lacey Hennessey, Lacey Does 7 Welcome to the West End

LOCATION: Smoke on the Water, 1 Augusta St., #202

ARTIST: Emanate Brands & TPM Color Lab

Dog Walker

LOCATION: Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave.

ARTIST: Chris Wright, Chris Makes Art Greenville, SC

LOCATION: Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace; seen from UP on the Roof, 250 RiverPlace

ARTIST: August Vernon

Want to seek out all our amazing outdoor art? Scan the code to access a map of all the statues, murals, and sculptures that are on display around Greenville.

PRESENTED BY

ARTS PERFORMING

When it comes to the performing arts, Greenville puts on quite the show.

PEACE CENTER

Greenville’s performing arts complex sits along the banks of the Reedy River downtown, where it presents a full slate of entertainment from Broadway hits to internationally renowned musicians and dance troupes. It’s also the home stage for several local groups, among them the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, the International Ballet, and the Carolina Ballet Theatre. 101 W. Broad St.; 864.467.3000; peacecenter.org

GREENVILLE THEATRE

Opened in 1926, the Greenville Theatre lays claim to being the Upcountry’s oldest and largest locally producing theater. Under the guidance of Producing Artistic Director Max Quinlan, 2023 shows kick off in March with Big River, a musical based on Mark Twain’s book, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, followed by Souvenir, a play based on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, and in June, Shrek: The Musical 444 College St.; 864.233.6238; greenvilletheatre.org

GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

4THE LOGOS THEATRE

An offshoot of The Academy of Arts Ministries, The Logos Theatre presents uplifting productions with a Christian message in a 300-seat theater in Taylors. Located in the nowrenovated former Taylors elementary and high school building, shows range from The Lions of Trondheim, the story of Norway’s resistance against Hitler, to a stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s children’s book, The Wind in the Willows 80 School St., Taylors; 864.268.9342; thelogostheatre.com

Going into the 2022-23 season, GSO celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special roster of concerts. Stirred into the mix will be several multimedia performances, including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert, during which the movie will be screened in highdefinition while the GSO plays John Williams’ breathtaking score. Performances are held at the Peace Center; 864.232.0344; Box Office: 864.467.3000; greenvillesymphony.org

GREENVILLE CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY

Audiences experience history firsthand when Greenville Chautauqua brings stories of America’s past to life. The nonprofit organization stages a free, family-friendly season of interactive theater and thoughtprovoking discussion with luminaries such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Rosa Parks, Nikola Tesla, Steve Jobs, and others who have shaped our nation and our world. Performances are held in various locations around the Upstate; 864.244.1499; historycomesalive.org

CENTRE STAGE

Local talent takes center stage here (pun intended), both in works created by South Carolinians for the annual New Play Festival sponsored by Centre Stage, and in original musical revues like Ain’t Misbehavin’, a tribute to jazz pianist Fats Waller. The 285-seat theater also stages comedy and drama, and hosts periodic exhibits by local artists. 501 River St.; 864.233.6733; centrestage.org

5SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE

From live theater performances to dramatic arts classes and community outreach, SCCT aims to “stimulate the minds and imaginations of young people and their families through participation in high-quality theatre.” Professionally produced annual MainStage productions include the likes of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show 153 Augusta St.; 864.235.2885; scchildrenstheatre.org

INTERNATIONAL BALLET

Preserving the tradition of authentic Russian dance, the International Ballet stages such classics as Giselle, Coppélia, and The Nutcracker. IB is a resident company of the Peace Center, led by Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova, who came to Greenville from her native Ukraine. Company members train at the IB Academy’s new 10,000-squarefoot training space in Greer. Performances are held at the Peace Center; 864.879.9404; Box Office: 864.467.3000; internationalballetsc.org

PERFORMING

WAREHOUSE THEATRE

The Upstate’s premier professional theater challenges audiences with an engaging slate of cutting-edge plays that are diverse, adventurous, and relevant to the Greenville community. Each summer, the Warehouse also puts on the popular Upstate Shakespeare Festival, which features a series of free al fresco performances of the Bard’s work in Falls Park on the Reedy. 37 Augusta St.; 864.235.6948; warehousetheatre.com

ARTS

ALCHEMY COMEDY THEATER

By transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, Alchemy Comedy Theater works its magic on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, offering improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy shows that feature a special guest each week. For those who want to hone their funny bone, they also offer classes in the art of improv. Performances are held at Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St.; 864.256.1467; alchemycomedy.com

GLOW LYRIC THEATRE

Fusing opera, operetta, and musical theater since 2009, GLOW proudly presents a repertoire of nationally recognized works with strong social relevance. GLOW’s Summer Festival features three fully produced performances and as many as three cabarets, while the Raising Voices Series stages from three to five concerts or chamber operas each year. Performances are held at the Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St.; 864.558.4569; glowlyric.com

CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE

Founded in 1972, the Carolina Ballet Theatre performs a diverse season (Oct–Mar) of dance, under the artistic direction of Hernan Justo. Performances range from Ghost, set to Michael Jackson’s song “Thriller,” to The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville, a holiday tradition whose sets depict local Greenville scenes. Performances are held at the Peace Center; 864.810.0753; Box Office: 864.467.3000; carolinaballet.org

CAFE AND THEN SOME

The region’s only comedy dinner theater has been poking fun at area politics and culture with hilarious results since 1978. From The Real Housewives of Oconee County to Downtown Confidential (a look at the price of growth in Greenville’s urban core), there’s almost nothing this irreverent troupe considers off-limits. 101 College St., Suite 1A; 864.232.2287; cafeats.com

PROUD MARY THEATRE COMPANY

Established in 2017 as a nonprofit, nonprofessional theater to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Proud Mary celebrates diversity and acceptance through compelling plays, musicals, and avant-garde original works. Among the tough subjects the troupe tackles, are growing up gay and Black, and physical attacks on members of the LGBTQ+ community. Artists Collective, 578 W. Main St., Spartanburg; 864.202.6555; proudmarytheatre.com

ALOFT GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN

GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN

the brightest and hippest addition to the area, Aloft Greenville Downtown. Our hotel blends design, modern style and technology for the savvy traveler and is part of ONE Greenville, a mixedthe heart of the city. We offer easy-breezy access to business offices, arts venues, natural Greenville Convention Center, Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Haywood Mall. Energy personalities mingle in the vibrant social scene of W XYZ® bar featuring live music, signature and tasty bites. Unwind in our Re:mix lounge area or grab a healthy, gourmet snack at Re:fuel. like burning off energy, work-out in our Re:charge hotel gym or take a dip in our outdoor pool. day, relax in contemporary hotel rooms, featuring plush, king-sized beds, walk-in showers, complimentary Wi-Fi, 50” LCD TVs and more. For those planning a small meeting or wedding, make sure from one of our ideal event venues. Aloft Greenville Downtown offers everything you need.

Experience the brightest and hippest addition to the area, Aloft Greenville Downtown. Our hotel blends sleek design, modern style and technology for the savvy traveler and is part of ONE Greenville, a mixed-use hub in the heart of the city. We offer easy-breezy access to business offices, arts venues, natural attractions, Greenville Convention Center, Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Haywood Mall. Energy flows and personalities mingle in the vibrant social scene of W XYZ® bar featuring live music, signature cocktails and tasty bites. Unwind in our Re:mix lounge area or grab a healthy, gourmet snack at Re:fuel. If you feel like burning off energy, work-out in our Re:charge hotel gym or take a dip in our outdoor pool. After a busy day, relax in contemporary hotel rooms, featuring plush, king-sized beds, walk-in showers, complimentary Wi-Fi, 50” LCD TVs and more. For those planning a small meeting or wedding, make sure to select from one of our ideal event venues. Aloft Greenville

Greenville Downtown. Our hotel blends traveler and is part of ONE Greenville, a mixedbusiness offices, arts venues, natural Wellness Arena and Haywood Mall. Energy XYZ® bar featuring live music, signature grab a healthy, gourmet snack at Re:fuel. hotel gym or take a dip in our outdoor pool. plush, king-sized beds, walk-in showers, planning a small meeting or wedding, make sure Downtown offers everything you need.

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EAT TACOS. WIN PRIZES.

GREENVILLE’S TACO Trail

The Greenville, SC Taco Trail is a challenge for the taco lover in all of us.

Because it's Taco Tuesday somewhere, grab all your familia and amigos and head out on the Taco Trail! Follow the trail map to find all the taco stops and eat some unique and delicious tacos along the way. You’ll load up on beans, rice, chicken, shrimp, avocado, brisket, fish, and nachos—is there any better way to spend your time (or your palate)?

The whole thing’s pretty simple: download your Greenville Taco Trail Passport at VisitGreenvilleSC. com/TacoTrail, then eat your way through the best tacos in #yeahTHATGreenville, grabbing the code words from the restaurants along the way. Take a couple of days, weeks, or an entire year: you’re still a winner when you cross the (proverbial) finish line and start collecting prizes. That’s right, we said prizes! For every 4 Taco Trail visits, you can pick up a prize at the VisitGreenvilleSC Visitor Center in downtown Greenville.

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and give it a shot! Try just a few restaurants or go for broke and become The Big Cheese (or should we say El Queso Grande?!).

Want to taco 'bout it? Get started at VisitGreenvilleSC.com/TacoTrail.

Savory Snacking

Charcuterie & Cheese STOPS

A truly great start to any foodie’s exploration of Cheeseville—er, Greenville—must begin with a memorable board to graze and savor. These eight stops all create world-class boards filled with locally raised meats, artisanal cheeses, and sensational snacks. It’s almost too gouda to be true!

The Cook's Station is a place locals love. Parties of one or many can sit under the outdoor umbrellas and nosh on “sushi”-style charcuterie boards with handmade ingredients and a side

of wine. SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar, at the heart of Main Street, boasts fabulous rooftop views along with carefully crafted build-a-boards (not bears). Reid’s Fine Foods lets you a-la-carte every item for a delectable board (or picnic basket), while The Cheese Wheel, a place where expert advice meets choice fromage, gives you a taste of Western Europe. Lots of good info, lots of great cheese.

Wandering Bard Meadery is a buzzworthy stop matching notably good mead with numerous cheese

and meat options including, yes, local honey. Straight from the field, Fork & Plough in the Overbrook Historic District includes crowd-pleasing brined, aged, and cured picks from their very own Greenbrier Farms. Oak Hill Café and Farm offers curated charcuterie focused on small-batch cheese and meat preserves with crackers, pecans, and jam, while Wine House may be the Eastside’s friendliest (and fanciest) stop with a lovely by-the-glass list and inspired boards to match. If you stop in at any of these establishments, you’ll be more than happy to have a lot on your plate.

TIP: Pick up some Lusty Monk Mustard for a spicy kick at The Cook’s Station!

Fields of Green Farm Fresh

STOPS

To market, to market…if your mouth is watering for farm-fresh products, it might be because farms are playing a bigger and bigger role here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a trip to any of Greenville’s independent farms and roadside stands will show you why.

Plan to make a weekday evening “Pizza Night” at Greenbrier Farms for a photo-worthy date filled with beautiful views, wood-fired made-to-order pizza, and cozy vibes. Head to Split Creek Farm to meet their seriously friendly goats and savor delicious cheeses—and don’t skip out on the goat’s-milk fudge! Stewart Farms is the place to go for strawberries—yes, you

can pick your own in-season (April-June). You’ll taste the best chocolate milk on the planet at Happy Cow Creamery. No, the cows aren’t made of chocolate, but you’ll learn more about that when you tour their unique dairy farm.

If it’s hot, then it’s time to get to Fishers Orchard for juicy, chin-dripping Carolina peaches and Twin Creeks Lavender Farm to cut your own bundles of fragrant lavender blooms. Beechwood Farms is known for its summer tomatoes and yellow squash, but if you’re lucky enough to visit on Mother’s Day, the Ledfords serve up an incredible strawberry shortcake! Finally, be sure to take a little piece of Greenville home with you. Red Clay Soap (pictured) crafts delightfully scented bars made using milk from their own goats (purchases are by appointment only). You can’t bleat it!

TIP: We’ll spill the tea on one more stop. Go on a free Real American Tea™️ Tour at Table Rock Tea Company, located at the base of Table Rock Mountain.

Whether you’re hosting a small group in our dining room or a large, private gathering in our event Loft, elevate your next dinner with Urban Wren’s exceptional service and menu offerings, unlike anything you’ve experienced.

Located in the heart of downtown Greenville in the historic Markley Station, Urban Wren is a local restaurant and gathering space that was born out of a love for food, wine, and hospitality.

Voted by the local community as Best Restaurant, Best Chef (Taylor Montgomery), Best Upscale Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, Best Wine Selection, and Best Bar Staff, don’t miss out on all that Urban Wren has to offer!

Pretty Fly for a Mai Tai Cocktail STOPS

Hop on Greenville’s own liquid highway to discover a world of artfully crafted cocktails. Made by hand, often with locally grown ingredients, these cocktails make a great way to wind things down—or get things started—in the GVL.

Reach for the sky at UP on the Roof, a stellar rooftop bar with outdoor fireplaces and magnificent views of the Reedy River. Just down the way on Main Street, sits a new Scoundrel of a restaurant— where tableside creations, like mixing seasonal cocktails for four, are the norm. Juniper is a technicolor parade perched atop the popular AC Hotel that

boasts dozens of premium gins, along with DJs and other live entertainment. CAMP is set in the courtyard of Camperdown Plaza (hence the name) and its indoor/outdoor bar serves up one inventive sip of deliciousness after another. In Greenville's Overbrook Historic District, Mr. Crisp shakes up fun concoctions like If I Ruled the World and I Carried a Watermelon. Seafood is their specialty, so be sure try an Oyster Shooter!

Luna Rosa Gelato Café & Restaurant will try to distract you with its tasty gelato, but walk past the sweet stuff to discover one of Greenville’s finest cocktail bars. Or, better yet, get the best of both worlds by ordering a gelato-infused cocktail. Poe West LaRue Fine Chocolate’s creative cocktail list includes everything from Lovely Day to Tropical Storm Warning—they’ll bring out your adventurous side—best paired with exquisite melt-in-yourmouth chocolates. A few doors down, Six & Twenty Distillery counts on their own awardwinning spirits to bring their tasty libations to life. Vault & Vator is downtown Greenville’s take on the classic speakeasy. You’ll need good directions to get to its front door but trust us, it’s worth the trip. Now, let the evening be gin.

TIP: Not into cocktails? Grab a refreshing mocktail at LaRue; we recommend the Golden Hour!

The Ice Cream Scene Scoops

LUNA ROSA GELATO CAFE & RESTAURANT makes their Italian-style ice cream (aka gelato) in-house; churned slowly, chilled, and served a few degrees warmer than regular ice cream. Even better? They can plop some into a cocktail!

RASPBERRYCHOCOLAT

>> Our Flavorite: Electric Lemonade << Location: Downtown Greenville

KILWINS CHOCOLATES, FUDGE & ICE CREAM has been offering 30+ rich and creamy Original Recipe Ice Cream flavors—along with other delicious confections— since 2013, when it was opened by Clemson alumni Ashley Clark.

>> Our Flavorite: Fudgie Brownie << Location: NOMA Square

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CLARE’S CREAMERY is a friendly neighborhood ice-cream shop offering seasonal (think Peppermint Hot Chocolate), specialty (we enjoyed Richer Than Bezos), and dairy-free (try the Coconut) flavors, as well as traditional favorites.

>> Our Flavorite: Raspberry Chocolate Chip << Location: Overbrook Historic District

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS uses premium ingredients and a smooth, buttercream base to create the freshest flavors inspired by curiosities—pop culture, history, art, and more—for a taste you won’t find anywhere else.

>> Our Flavorite: Brown Butter Almond Brittle << Location: Camperdown Plaza

RIVER STREET SWEETS

• SAVANNAH’S CANDY KITCHEN offers made-from-scratch ice cream and gelato flavors ranging from Key Lime Pie to Tiramisu to Banana Pudding. Sprinkle on some of their famous crispy, crackly peanut butter brittle and pralines for an extra sugar rush!

>> Our Flavorite: Birthday Cake << Location: Downtown Greenville

MOLLY AND MYLES ICE CREAM serves Chicago-based Homer’s Ice Cream (and 8 kinds of house-made cereal cones), in a charming shop designed by kids for kids. The vibe screams superheroes, fidget spinners, toilet seats, toys, and all-around fun.

>> Our Flavorite: Mint Chip << Location: Cherrydale Point

OTHER OPTIONS: They may not be 100% scoopable, but they’re 100% delicious and we wouldn’t have these Main Street ice cream concoctions any other way.

CRÈME SHACK

For one of the coolest ice-cream experiences around, watch as ice cream rolls are made-to-order by talented artisans right before your eyes. (It’s how they roll!)

Mixed by hand on freezing pans, ice cream rolls are then placed vertically into a bowl and covered with toppings. This technique was originally known as “Thai rolled” or “stir-fried” ice cream. Different and delicious!

SPILL THE BEANS

PUDDING

Start with a vanilla or chocolate ice cream, or a yogurt base, and then get creative. Blend in nuts, rum, pretzels, candy, and fruit—the possibilities are almost endless! If you’ve never ordered gummy bears on your ice cream, you don’t know what you’re missing.

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

With more than 75 flavors of homemade, fresh ice cream and unlimited mix-ins, Marble Slab was the first on the scene to use a frozen-slab technique to serve up smallbatch creations. Imagination has no limits here and all cravings will be satisfied!

THE CRAZY MASON MILKSHAKE BAR

You haven’t gotten a real taste of Greenville until you’ve tried the all-new Yeah, THAT Milkshake. Featuring GREENville buttercream, graham cracker bunnies for the Prisma Health Swamp RABBIT Trail, a Liberty Bridge sugar cookie, locally made popcorn, and more mixed in a unique #yeahTHATgreenville-themed jar. It’s Greenvillicious!

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Set your culinary course(s) for a restaurant hop in downtown Greenville

URBAN WREN

SOBY’S

If you love great food and enjoy a little adventure, then you’ve got to try a restaurant hop through downtown Greenville! What’s a restaurant hop? It’s simple—just change restaurants for each course, from cocktails and appetizers to entrées and desserts! It’s a short trip in a place like Greenville, but get ready to bring your appetite because we’ve got more than 200 restaurants in the downtown area alone. From classic Southern fare to innovative, contemporary cuisine and everything in between, Greenville’s got a diverse and delectable menu that’s to dine for.

Here’s a quick sampling of what Main Street has to offer:

A proper dinner experience starts with appetizers and cocktails, and there’s nowhere better to get things started than Paloma. Spanish tapas rules here, as in Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) paired with a Wild Flower, the cocktail on tap and a delightfully fruity refresher. If oysters are your thing, grab a seat at the bar at Jianna, where you can wash down the day’s raw oyster selection with a sparkling Nebbiolo rosé from Italy’s Piemonte region. See that—you’re hopping already!

Next, take a short detour off Main Street to Urban Wren at Markley Station, and order several small plates to share. With its patio dining and paired-wine expertise, this popular stop offers amazing small plates like Chicken and Burnt Ends, Chorizo-Lobster Corn Dogs, and Mouth Punch Noodles enlivened by Thai spices. With so many choices, you’ll want to share with a friend or two.

If you’re not full yet—and we know you’re not—it’s time for an entrée! Keep it simple with New American cuisine at Larkin’s Camperdown, where Wild Mushroom Ravioli or Grilled Pork Chops are menu features, or grab a perfectly seared steak at Rick Erwin’s West End Grille. If you’re in the mood for something international, take a

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All Bottled Up

If wine is your drink of choice—and if you’re reading this, it probably is—then Greenville has some delightful surprises in store for you. Here in the Upstate, we’ve attracted master craftspeople from the most acclaimed wine regions in the country. They’ve all come with the same goal: to create great wines from grapes grown right here at home. And no matter what your favorite— red, white, or rosé—chances are you’ll find a bottle you’ll want to take home with you. Here are a few of our favorite local wineries and vineyards, along with the wines that best reflect their style and philosophy.

CITY SCAPE WINERY

589 Dunklin Bridge Rd, Pelzer

Originally established in the heart of Greenville, City Scape Winery has taken its downtown groove and transplanted it to the gorgeous countryside of Greenville County. They’ve created a very special place there, blending a stunning natural setting with an exciting variety of grape and fruit-based wines that are perfect for quiet evenings or raucous celebrations. Play your cards right and you might even get to meet Pinot, the family pig!

EAGLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS & WINERY

2330 Highway 11, Travelers Rest

Nestled in the verdant mountains of Travelers Rest, Eagle Mountain represents a distinctly (and deliciously) West Coast approach to winemaking. That’s no surprise, considering head winemaker George Bursick has been responsible for creating countless Sonoma wines celebrated as some of the best in the world by Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate

ELEVATION 966 WINERY

301 Airport Rd, Suite H (The Junction at Downtown Airport)

With a selection of wines broad enough to please any palate, urban winery Elevation 966 stands out for procuring the majority of its grapes and fruit from vineyards and orchards right here in the Carolinas, and then creating distinctive wines that are anchored in local terroir and tradition. Considering the number of national awards they’ve won, it’s clear that wine aficionados across the country are taking notice—and asking for a second glass!

With smooth notes of plum and jammy red fruit, Victoria Valley’s Table Rock Red is their full-bodied signature blend.

KENNINGTON FAMILY WINERY

507 Beaver Dam Rd, Marietta

Driven by an engaging attitude that combines serious winemaking with a sense of fun and accessibility is no easy task. But this dog-loving, family-owned winery pulls it off in style, blending a welcoming environment and frequent live entertainment with an undeniably precise dedication to craftsmanship and variety. Bottom line—this place feels as good as it tastes!

Eagle Mountain’s Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp crowd pleaser with bright acidity and notes of honeydew and lime with a grassy finish.

VICTORIA VALLEY VINEYARDS

1360 S Saluda Rd, Cleveland

The only thing that could distract you from the breathtaking vistas at Victoria Valley would be its equally memorable wines. Nestled onto 47 splendidly peaceful acres, this vineyard offers guests the comforts of a French-style chateau, creating the ideal setting for an afternoon spent sipping finely crafted wines coupled with cool breezes and a range of culinary delights.

Many of City Scape’s fruit wines are surprisingly dry, including their Blackberry Merlot, which sports notes of juicy red fruit and black currant.

Elevation 966’s Malbec is velvety and complex, with notes of crushed berries, cocoa, and a hint of vanilla.

Kennington’s Dark Corner Red is a full-bodied red blend aged in bourbon barrels, resulting in a rich, warm experience with notes of black fruit and caramel.

A Division of High Spirits Hospitality

IT’s A DAY

Whether you consider yourself a Brewmaster or an ale aficionado, Greenville’s beer scene is one to explore. In fact, Greenville ranks #7 in the U.S. for breweries per capita, which just shows how hops-friendly we are!

So, if you’re looking for a great sample of great brews, check out one of our 20+ breweries in town. We’ve added a few samples here to get you started.

THE EIGHTH STATE BREWING COMPANY

400 Augusta St.

You can find this gem in the renovated 1930 Claussen Bakery, but its palate is anything but old-school. With a rotating menu and a vast sampling of modern beer and cocktails, it’s a must-stop. Shown: Eraser (Rice lager)

LIABILITY BREWING CO.

10 W. Stone Ave., Suite D (Westone)

BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext. (Hampton Station)

IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT

741 Haywood Rd.

FIREFORGE

CRAFTED BEER

311 E. Washington St.

Open-air seating, a biergarten, and all kinds of house brews on tap make this former tire-warehouse-turnedcozy-destination another inviting stop on the must-see list. Shown: Day on the Lake (German-style pilsner)

CAROLINA BAUERNHAUS

556 Perry Ave. (Poe West)

As a tip of the hat to Greenville’s agricultural roots, Carolina Bauernhaus offers a wide variety of uniquely handcrafted ales, ciders, and meads made with locally sourced hops, fruits, and grains. Shown: Fripa (Farmhouse Rye IPA, a regionally grown barley and rye malt)

The options at Liability are vast—everything from black lager to pale ale makes the cut. With 15+ beers on tap, this homebrewing-experimentturned-brewery is a great place to try a little bit of everything. Shown: An anything-goes Crowler filled with Black Belt in Kung Fool (Baltic-style Porter)

PANGAEA BREWING COMPANY 115 Wellborn St. (The Commons)

With a focus on community, this brewpub is the perfect place for everyone to gather over a pint. Pangaea boasts a variety of beers and non-alcoholic kombuchas, a trailside beer garden, and a great pub menu. Shown: Queen Pinky (Strawberry and vanilla milkshake IPA)

Specializing in farmhouse-style beers and barrel-aged specials, Birds Fly South takes a traditional approach to making great beer. Shown: Brand New Eyes (Mixed-culture farmhouse ale with Motueka hops)

This airy, bustling bar is located just across the street from Haywood Mall, and between the beer menu and the restaurant, it’s one you won’t want to miss. Shown: Dankonia (Pineapple and tropical fruit-flavored New England-style IPA)

THANKS, I GOT IT IN

THAT Greenville

Got a sports fan in your life? Stop by one of our local teams’ gift shops for souvenirs including bats, hats, jerseys, and other fan apparel. Be sure to check out our newest sports team addition—the Greenville Liberty women’s soccer team—and gear up ahead of time so you can cheer them on to victory!

Greenville Triumph Team Store, 22 S. Main St. Shown: scarf, soccer ball

Visiting Greenville is an experience you’ll never forget, so why not take something special home to remember us by? In Greenville, there’s something for everyone— from gifts and treats to apparel and mementos, and oh, so much more.

TR Makers Co., 3 S. Main St., Travelers Rest Shown: tiger mask, postcard book, hat, ornament

If you want something that’s locally tried-andtrue, check out Samantha Grace for Greenville-centric ornaments, shirts, signs, glasses, and more. You can even supplement your trip with a distinctive clear stadium bag for that Drive baseball game or grab gloves or socks for the cooler nights that might sneak up on you, too!

Samantha Grace, 640 S. Main St. Shown: gloves, stadium bag

Grab the foodie in your life something special when you visit The Cook’s Station. With local and South Carolina favorites like BBQ sauce or biscuit mixes, plus all the culinary magic you could want, this spot is a sure win for a gift to take home and put to good use!

The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St. Shown: biscuit mix, bbq sauce, oyster set

A good trip is made better with a good book, and that’s what you’ll find at M.Judson Booksellers. The shop boasts a vast array of local and Southern authors, as well as bestsellers, games, and treats. While you’re there, grab a locally made candle based on Southern authors.

M.Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St. Shown: books and candle

Where happy people gather, something good must be going on. Purchase some Yeah, THAT Greenville gear as a pre- or post-trip souvenir. You can find new Greenville, SC, postcards to mail to your friends and family, T-shirts, posters, and more—and don’t forget to grab a water bottle to stay hydrated on your walks around town!

VisitGreenvilleSC.com/store

Shown: water bottle, postcards, notebook

Unique gifts are always a win, and TR Makers Co. has some of the most special pieces around. With many items handmade by local artists (like ornaments and tiger masks), as well as unique postcards, paintings, and clothing, you can be sure you’ll walk away with something truly one-of-a-kind.

Shopping vs. DIY

When you visit a place like Greenville, SC, you know you’re going to take home some terrific memories and pick up some special treasures along the way—mementos that’ll bring a smile to your face for years to come. What you may not know is that your special keepsake might just be something that’s handmade…by you! When it comes to your Greenville souvenir (or gift), you can build it or buy it—the choice is yours.

BUILD IT BUY IT

Greenville Soy Candle Company

Take a micro-factory tour before you create your own personalized, 10-ounce candle, selecting the color and scent you prefer.

Shoeless Brewing Co. | Grapes & Grains

Grab all the supplies you’ll need to craft your own microbrew and tap into experts who can guide you through the process.

Wine & Design

Paint the town red when you attend one of these public Paint & Sip parties with your friends or family members. You’ll bring home great memories and the colorful canvas you’ve created!

Plate 108

Learn how to create your own fresh pasta, including pappardelle and three-cheese ravioli, with hands-on cooking classes in historic downtown Greer.

Sudsy Stouts Picturesque Paintings Piquant Pasta

Mast General Store

Step back in time, slide across the creaky old hardwoods, and pick up your Mast Store Provisioners 1883 Candle. Commemorating the year Mast General opened, this handmade 8-ounce candle will fill any room with nostalgia.

The Brewery Experience

Enjoy a guided tour of some of the area’s breweries and meet talented local brewers, or line up a private tour focusing on sip-worthy favorites of your choosing.

Art Crossing at RiverPlace

Immerse yourself in fabulous local art and chat with the dozen-plus artists who translate inspiration into expression in studios lining the Reedy River.

Trattoria Giorgio

Dine at the table of Giorgio Todisco, who was born in Greenville’s sister city of Bergamo, Italy. We love the Gamberi all’ Indiana, with its large, curried shrimp. Be sure to save room for the authentic tiramisu.

vs. Shopping DIY

TR Makers Co.

Create a magical mini-landscape— your own one-of-a-kind terrarium, featuring succulents and handmolded clay creatures.

Terrific Terrariums

Sun & Soil Plant Parlor

Line your indoor living space with nature, using flora from this Augusta Street plant shop. Special events frequently fill the shop with everything from Meditation & Mimosas to Wiggle Wednesday, when dogs are welcome.

Hollowed Earth Pottery

Getting dirty has never been more fun! Grab a hunk of clay and create a bowl, mug, and more on the spinning pottery wheel.

Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center –Greenville Technical College

Cook like a culinary student at CHI at Poe West. They offer recreational classes that’ll help you raise your game on the grill or in the kitchen.

Perfect Pottery

Belvue & Paris

Ooh-la-la! Featuring handcrafted items by local artisans (not just ceramists), this quaint shop is loaded with gifts and home décor.

A | R Workshop

Select from dozens of ideas for planks, trays, and signage, then personalize it for your porch, kitchen, and living spaces—or as a gift!

Boastful BBQ Stunning Signage

Big Dave’s All-American BBQ

Load up a plate of Texas-style barbecue from the NFL chef who upsized the Cowboys and Panthers O-lines with his secret sauce.

MAKE MADE jewelry

No jewelry-making experience? No problem! Katie and Danielle will walk you through easy classes to create stack rings, leaf earrings, and even wedding bands.

Jazzed – Up Jewelry

Vintage Now Modern

Time stands still in this wonderfully eclectic home furnishings store, loaded with both …vintage and modern... inspirational signage and accessories.

llyn strong fine art jewelry

llyn and her daughter Sydney have been fixtures on Greenville’s custommade jewelry scene for decades. Have a vision for a special piece? It’ll be made into a sparkling reality.

SHOPPING

spot the difference

the set of photos,

are 15 differences. Can you find them? THE DIFFERENCES:

Stones are moved on the curling rink.

Handle on one stone changed to yellow.

Made a bullseye on the curling rink.

Changed the color of the ring on left curling rink.

A painting

added on the wall in the back hallway.

An eyebrow was removed on the man in the big mural.

The color of the tie on the man in the mural.

The color of the guy's jacket in the corner mural.

An

star was added on the wall in the corner.

An extra light ball was added to the fixture hanging in the corner.

An extra plant at the corner booth.

Legs are missing from the table in the corner.

Bottles removed from farthest window on the right.

The color of the guest's hat was changed.

There's an extra glass on the table in the front, right.

MY WEEKEND IS

BOOKED!

Find the Perfect Read at These Bookstores

When visiting a new town, avid readers are often on the lookout for eclectic, vintage bookstores with their own cozy vibes. While Greenville has two of the mother-of-all bookstores (we’re looking at you, Barnes & Noble), we’ve also got a neat collection of independent booksellers that’ll make you feel right at home in their window-seat book nooks.

1

M.JUDSON BOOKSELLERS

Housed in the former Greenville County Courthouse in the heart of the downtown scene, M.Judson is Greenville’s most popular literary and social hub. Find that perfect Southern read and pair it with salted rosemary shortbread and a latte from Camilla Kitchen. With pop-up suppers, story times, author signings, and book clubs, the allure of this charming shop is irresistible.  130 S. Main St., Suite 200A

2

FICTION ADDICTION

Open for more than 20 years, don’t let the name of this venerable purple-hued store fool you. Though Jill, the owner, loves fiction, you’ll find books of every genre for adults and children. Formerly in the editorial division of St. Martin’s Press, Jill is knowledgeable in all things literary and will help you find that next best read.

 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #2 (Shops by the Mall)

3

AS THE PAGE TURNS

Located in the quaint downtown of nearby Travelers Rest, this bookshop features extensive selections by regional authors as well as items for teachers and their classrooms. Offering new and used books served up by a friendly, helpful staff, this is one stop you won’t want to miss.  32 S. Main St., Travelers Rest

4

MR. K’S USED BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE

Established in 1996, Mr. K’s is an independent, family-owned bookstore with four locations in three states. Selling, buying, and trading books (across all categories) in addition to movies, music, collectibles, graphic novels, video games, and the like, makes Mr. K’s somewhere you want to ‘B’.  101 Verdae Blvd., #320

5

ANGEL’S BOOKSHOPPE

With its local homespun feel, Angel’s BookShoppe was opened after many years of the fine art of book collecting. Specializing in old books (some are hundreds of years old!), Angel sells both used and rare finds. So, if you’re on the lookout for a book from your own childhood or the collectible, classic Modern Library books, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the read.  2327-1 N. Pleasantburg Dr.

6

2ND & CHARLES

If you’re not immediately gobsmacked by the store’s name spelled out among 4,000 discarded books when you first walk in, you’ll be impressed that the “2nd” in its name stands for second-time around. With the mantra “it’s all new to you,” almost everything for sale is pre-owned and pre-loved. Serving up books, music, movies, video games, vinyl records, comics, and more, this shop is well worth a visit.

 2465 Laurens Rd.

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Our Towns

A Journey into the Heart of

Greenville County

Once you arrive in Greenville, South Carolina, it’s tempting to spend all your time enjoying its many charms. But if you want our advice—and you do—be sure to branch out! Greenville is surrounded by a captivating collection of small towns offering their own unique experiences. From quaint Main Streets, revamped and repurposed textile mills, boutique shopping and art galleries to some of the area’s best restaurants, our neighboring small towns are full of big surprises.

Gateway tothe Mountains

Travelers Rest

You won’t find a place with a more fitting name than Travelers Rest. “TR” as locals affectionately call it, was once a stopover for Lowcountry travelers seeking an escape from South Carolina’s summer heat in the 1800s. It was also a resting place for weary travelers and livestock drovers heading from the mountains down to the coast. Today, it’s become a destination of its own for families, foodies, and outdoor adventure seekers alike. Located at the northern end of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail where you will see numerous bikers, walkers, and joggers stopping into town, TR is the perfect jumpingoff point for outdoor recreation, to have a great meal, or to quench your thirst.

TRY

Sunrift Adventures, the region’s go-to outfitter, will get you geared up and ready to enjoy any outdoor adventure you choose—from peddling along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail to hiking or paddling in any of the three nearby state parks.

TASTE

Whether you’re craving an artisan sandwich or a sinfully sweet cookie, Upcountry Provisions Bakery & Bistro has a selection of goodies to fuel wherever your wanderlust takes you next.

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These local favorites are sure to be a hit. Leopard Forest Coffee Company features roasted specialty coffee and has been a TR mainstay since 2004. Whether sweet or savory is your choice, you’ll find something to please your palate at Tandem Crêperie and Coffeehouse. A farm-to-table restaurant led by a James Beardnominated chef, Topsoil Kitchen & Market fulfills its mission to connect guests with food grown in the community. Explore wines from small-production vineyards from all over the world at TR’s wine and craft beer shop, The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest TR Makers Co. brings art lovers and artists together with handcrafted artisan gifts and DIY art bars where you can shop and play.

TUSCANY

Hotel Domestique pairs breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with picturesque architecture inspired by castles in Spain and Tuscany, giving it a distinctly European feel. Inspired by the world travels, tastes, and active lifestyle of legendary cyclist George Hincapie, delight in award-winning cuisine at Restaurant 17

Fun in the Foothills

Greer

While Greer may be home to BMW’s only manufacturing plant in the United States, this former textile town has retained every ounce of its small-town allure. Nowhere is that more evident than in Greer Station, the town’s central business district. The aptly named Trade Street, which dates to the early twentieth century, is lined with one-of-a-kind shops where you’ll find fashionable men’s clothing, women’s designer shoes, trendy apparel, and an expansive offering of antiques, jewelry, and home furnishings. When hunger hits, Greer fights back with a rapidly expanding collection of restaurants and a fabulous new food hotspot, Cartwright Food Hall. And just a few blocks away, Greer City Park hosts a variety of events ranging from Tuesdays in Town to the spring and summer Greer Farmers Market

GO

The BMW Zentrum, BMW Performance Center, and The Ultimate Driving Museum, presented by the BMW Car Club of America Foundation, are three must-sees for car enthusiasts. You can learn about the past, present, and future of BMW through rotating exhibits, all adjacent to one of the world’s most advanced car manufacturing facilities. Then, take a ride on the wild side in a BMW Performance Drive, where you can put a range of vehicles through their paces off-road or on a track.

GRUB

Put a little thrill in your evening meal with a Plate 108 Murder Mystery Dinner. Play one of the characters, learn cooking skills (or just dine on delectable cuisine), and unlock your inner Sherlock Holmes. Bon appétit!

GUZZLE

When you’re not feeling the need for speed, head over to the tasting room of VICARIO Spirits and Liqueurs for a garden-to-glass experience. Tour the micro-distillery and farm and learn about their botanical gin and 15 exquisite liqueurs.

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Packing enough clean clothes won’t be a worry with Green Laundry Lounge. While you wait for your laundry, grab some food and drink at the café, featuring cuisine from Oak Hill Café and Farm Trapped in the Upstate puts a twist on your weekend escape as you solve one of several escape room puzzles. Put a unique

spin on your tour of the city with Premier Pedal Parties as you cruise through town on a 14-person party bike! Belvue & Paris offers unique gift and home décor items featuring work from local artisans. With its baubles and bubbly, Sparkling Sisters Champagne Bar & Boutique is the ultimate destination for ladies.

TOWNS

Idyllic

Inviting

Landrum

If stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains weren’t enough to make Landrum a must-see small-town destination, then its historic downtown, rolling hills, and picturesque horse farms certainly would complete the package. Landrum was founded in 1880 when the railroad made its way north from Spartanburg. The city, which is one of the “South’s Best Small Towns” according to Southern Living, is known for its abundant antiquing, outdoor recreation, and dining offerings.

LOOK

Constructed between 1909 and 1911, the wooden Campbell’s Covered Bridge spanning Beaverdam Creek is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. Once upon a time, the state had 20 covered bridges.

LODGE

Luxurious rooms tucked into an idyllic setting in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains make the Red Horse Inn, an award-winning bed-andbreakfast inn, the ideal spot for an adults-only getaway. Enjoy live music on the terrace and choose a glass on which to sip from more than 90 different wines at the outdoor Wine Bar.

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Rutherford Street is the center of a shopping adventure in Landrum. There, you’ll find a variety of shops including Landrum Eclectics for antiques and The Vintage Corner for home décor. Other options include boutiques like Peachy Southern Boutique and Salon and Classic Couture. If shopping is not your thing, take a drive on Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway (Hwy 11), a 130-mile road that winds through some of the most awe-inspiring views of the mountains of South Carolina.

Be sure to see the Poinsett Bridge, the oldest surviving bridge in South Carolina. The Blue Wall Preserve, a 575acre preserve with trails, a waterfall, and amazing views is also well worth a stop.

LUNCH

Located in a historic building that once served as a mercantile for the area’s thriving textile and agricultural industries, The Hare & Hound has been a long-time favorite of both locals and visitors.

American fare and classic pub food rules here; on Friday and Saturday nights, be sure to try Rick’s Famous Baby Back Ribs, a weekend special.

MakingNewOldAgain

Simpsonville

Together with neighbors Mauldin and Fountain Inn, Simpsonville forms part of the Golden Strip, an area of southern Greenville County that straddles I-385. Once a stagecoach stop, Simpsonville dates back to 1838 when local farmer, Peter Simpson, started a blacksmithing operation. Simpsonville’s downtown is marked by a landmark brick Clock Tower that overlooks Main Street and the working railroad that runs through the town’s center. While Simpsonville still has plenty of small-town feel with quaint shops and corner eateries, it also has some big-time amenities. Outside downtown, the 15,000-seat CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park brings in national headliner musicians like Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, The Doobie Brothers, and Counting Crows.

SEE

Unlike many museums, the Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum is definitely not “a handsoff, don’t touch” kind of place. More than 50 games are ready for guests to play, including classics like pinball, Pac-Man, Frogger, and ice-hockey foosball.

SAVOR

When you’re all done playing Pinball Wizard, take a stroll to Ice Cream Station Located in an oldtime train depot in the center of town, this walk-up ice cream shop offers a wide variety of tasty frozen treats.

SIP

Stop by Unterhausen: The Castle Cellar Pub Along with a Germaninspired menu, the underground cellar pub, named after a small village in the BadenWurttemberg region of Germany, features an extensive list of European brews.

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People of all ages can climb aboard the Heritage Park Railway, a miniature replica steam engine like the trains that passed through Simpsonville for many years. Once an old-school feedand-seed store that had been a mainstay in downtown Simpsonville for 100 years, the Warehouse at Vaughn’s is now serving the culinary needs of those with grumbling stomachs by offering a plethora of food and drink options. Nearby, check out Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards for food, fun, beer, and camaraderie.

Stella’s Southern Bistro offers cuisine inspired by the coastal Carolinas and the American South.

A City with Southern Charm

Fountain Inn

Follow Simpsonville’s Main Street south for a few minutes and you’ll soon find yourself in the charming city of Fountain Inn, a name drawn from an old inn with a fountain (in actuality, a gushing spring) that provided a much-needed rest stop on the stagecoach route between Greenville and Laurens.

Today, Fountain Inn still has a fountain that welcomes travelers to its downtown, which is the site of numerous outdoor concerts and festivals. When the weather is warm, you can cool off at the Fountain Inn Splash Pad or head to the Fountain Inn Farmers Market for some local goods you won’t want to leave town without. Be sure to check and see what’s on the schedule at the Younts Center for Performing Arts, where you can sit back and enjoy a play, concert, or comedy show.

FIND

With 2.2 miles of paved and natural trails for walking and mountain biking, and a picnic shelter and playground, Cedar Falls Park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. Just 10 miles from downtown Fountain Inn, this historically significant park has a 200-foot-wide waterfall where the Reedy River tumbles down a series of rocks and boulders to create a beautiful natural vista.

FLAVOR

Tay Nelson grew up in Fountain Inn and always had a passion for good central Texas barbecue. Now he’s the owner of Bobby’s BBQ, and he’s serving up flavors you’ve got to taste to believe.

FROLIC

When it’s time for the temperature to dip and for us to pull out our sweaters and scarves, take a horse-drawncarriage ride through town and see homes dating back to the Victorian era, decked out with lights during Christmas “Inn” Our Town, an almost month-long celebration every December.

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Barefoot Acres adventure farm is not what you typically think of when you hear “farm.” While it does have barnyard animals and grows produce, it also has two 800-foot-long racing ziplines and a challenge course built for varying abilities. Afterwards, stop by Pennsylvania-based Voodoo Brewing Co.’s first location in the South for a

cold one. This European-style beer hall serves barrel-aged cocktails, wine, cider, and food, in addition to craft beer. If a “hot one” is more your style, check out Steam Coffee & Cream to perk yourself right up. Finish off the evening with ice cream, gelato, or a Stuffed Shake (also known as a Freakshake) from The Chill Factory

Reborn and Revitalized

Taylors

Taylors, which is not an incorporated town, is Greenville’s largest suburb. Its prime location directly north of downtown Greenville, with easy access to everything from shopping to interstates, has made it a popular place to live. Taylors’ historic hub centers on the Southern Bleachery (now an event venue) and Piedmont Print Works Mill, which was once a bustling textile hub employing more than a thousand people. Now known as Taylors Mill, this once-defunct industrial complex has been reborn as a gathering place. You’ll find Pinky’s Revenge Arcade, The Blue Ox Hatchet House (an axe-throwing venue), diverse food options, and much more.

Sometimes, you just want to break something. If that’s the case, The Mad Smash – Rage Room is your place. Pick your breakables, choose your weapon, and smash things for stress relief or fun. If climbing is more your thing, you’ve got to visit Climb @ Blue Ridge, an indoor climbing facility that offers top roping, bouldering, and lead climbing. The Pavilion Recreation Complex is home to a full-sized indoor public ice rink, tennis courts, 7,000 square feet of bounce house inflatables, outdoor playgrounds, and a dog park. If roller skates are more your speed, Roller Sports Skating Rink, which has been rollin’ since 1969, is the destination for you.

TRY

You don’t have to be a train fanatic to enjoy Model Trains Station in Taylors Mill. This familyfriendly destination has more than a dozen themed custom model train displays. All aboard!

TASTE

Stop by The Farehouse and explore a diverse menu—everything from pizza and pasta to shrimp and grits and Sunday brunch.

THIRST

Enjoy a craft beer at 13 Stripes Brewery, a 10-barrel brewhouse. The brewery operates daily and features events ranging from Trivia Tuesday to beer stein pottery workshops.

MakingMarkIts Mauldin

Fast-growing Mauldin may not have a traditional downtown area, but that doesn’t stop this thriving community from offering plenty of reasons to visit. The Mauldin Cultural Center presents concerts, theater productions, and festivals celebrating everything from history to beach music. Next door, the Mauldin Sports Center offers a full range of fitness classes and programs, as well as a 32-foot-high rock-climbing wall. Currently under development, the 40-acre BridgeWay Station will feature restaurants, entertainment venues, residential opportunities, and more, as well as a pedestrian bridge crossing I-385. This new urban village will also connect to the 23-mile-long Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

MOSEY

Enjoy the year-round beauty of the 600-acre Conestee Nature Preserve as you explore a collection of diverse wildlife habitats that serve as home to thousands of plant and wildlife species, including 224 identified species of birds and exciting sightings of river otters, fox, deer, and much more.

MUNCH

SOOIE, Mauldin’s annual BBQ Cook-Off, features pitmasters from all over the Southeast and lip-smackin’ flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

MUSE

South Carolina artists’ work is displayed on Mauldin’s Public Art Trail, lining the perimeter of the outdoor amphitheater at the Mauldin Cultural Center. Every year, one new and inventive piece is commissioned for one of the nine available trail spots.

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Located at one of the most prominent intersections in the city and leading to the Mauldin Cultural Center, Maverick Station is a hub of activity for locals and visitors alike. While there, stop by Bohemian Bull for a burger and brew or Sully’s Steamers, a popular fast-casual bagel-sandwich shop. For unique gifts, jewelry, accessories, and apparel, visit Moonstruck & Monograms. Add a sweet end to your visit with Pop’s Cabin Creamery, located in a historic Boy Scout cabin on the grounds of the Cultural Center, and owned by local restaurateur Don Deas of Low Country Shrimper, also in Mauldin.

Event Calendar

JANUARY

January 12-22

RESTAURANT WEEK SOUTH CAROLINA

Various Greenville Restaurants; restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com

January 26-29

UPSTATE SC BOAT SHOW

Greenville Convention Center; upstatescboatshow.com

FEBRUARY

February 10-12

CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY

COMES ALIVE: MARK TWAIN

Various Locations; historycomesalive.org

February 11

VALENTINE’S WINE WALK

Conestee Nature Preserve; conesteepreserve.org/events

February 17-19

REEDY REELS FILM FESTIVAL

South Carolina Children’s Theatre; reedyreels.com

MARCH

March 1-5

March 24-27

2023 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP –REGIONAL ROUND

Bon Secours Wellness Arena; ncaa.com/sports/basketballwomen/d1

APRIL April 1

April 20-23

THE FOOT SOLUTIONS

GREENVILLE COUNTY SMASH PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Southside Park, Simpsonville; greenvillerec.com

April 20-23

EUPHORIA2023 SPRING FEST

Various Greenville Locations; euphoriagreenville.com

April 21

GREAT BLUE GATHERING

Conestee Nature Preserve; conesteepreserve.org/greatblue-gathering

April 27-30

PIEDMONT

May 6

DRAGON BOAT UPSTATE FESTIVAL

Portman Marina, Anderson; dragonboatupstatesc.org

May 11-13

SPRINGSKUNK MUSIC FEST

Skunk Farm, Greer; albinoskunk.com

May 12

SIPPIN’ IN SIMPSONVILLE: SUMMER BEER TASTING

Downtown Simpsonville; simpsonvillechamber.com

May 12-14

ARTISPHERE PRESENTED BY TD BANK

Downtown Greenville; artisphere.org

May-September

UPSTATE SC PARK HOP

Various Locations; parkhop.org

JUNE

June 5-11

BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY TD SYNNEX

Various Area Golf Courses; bmwcharitygolf.com

June 9-18

CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY COMES ALIVE FESTIVAL: SECRETS REVEALED

Various Locations; historycomesalive.org

June 16-18

IMAGINE UPSTATE STEAM FESTIVAL

Downtown Greenville; imaginesteamsc.org/upstate

April 6-8

LIVING GALLERY: THE SAVIOR’S CALL

BJU Rodeheaver Auditorium; livinggallery.bju.edu

April 14

GREEN TIE GALA

Greenville Zoo; greenvillezoo.com

April 15

PLANT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL

Greenville State Farmers Market; greenvillestatefarmersmarket.com

April 28-29

PB&J: PIZZA, BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL AND ARTS MARKET

Mauldin Cultural Center; mauldinculturalcenter.org

April 29

GREER GOES GLOBAL: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

May 19-21

THE GREEK FESTIVAL

St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral; greekforaday.com

May 25-June 18

UPSTATE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: MACBETH

Falls Park on the Reedy; warehousetheatre.com/shows/ upstate-shakespeare-festival

May 26-27

GALLABRAE: GREENVILLE SCOTTISH GAMES

JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL Downtown Greenville; juneteenthgvl.com

June

BLACK PRIDE UNITY MARCH & FESTIVAL

Downtown Greenville; upstatepridesc.org

JULY

2023

SEC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Bon Secours Wellness Arena; secsports.com/championship/ womens-basketball

March 11

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

PARADE & IRISH FESTIVAL

NOMA Square; nomasquare.com

March 12

RETURN TO THE GREEN IRISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Fluor Field at the West End; returntothegreen.com

SOUTHERN ROOTS: A BBQ REUNION

Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest; southernrootsreunion.com

April 15

MAC ARNOLD CORNBREAD & COLLARD GREENS BLUES FESTIVAL

Downtown Fountain Inn; fountaininn.org/201/mainstreet-events

April 20-22

QUILTFEST GREENVILLE

Greenville Convention Center; quiltfest.com

Greer City Park; greergoesglobal.com

April

GREENVILLE FASHION WEEK

Various Locations; gvlfashionweek.com

MAY May 6

REEDY RIVER DUCK DERBY

Falls Park on the Reedy; duckrace.com/ greenville

Furman University & Downtown Greenville; gallabrae.com

May

BREW IN THE ZOO

Greenville Zoo; greenvillezoo. com May

THE FAIR AT HERITAGE PARK

Heritage Park, Simpsonville; fairatheritagepark.com

July 4

FIREWORKS ON FOURTH

Unity Park; events.greenvillesc.gov

July 6-30

UPSTATE SHAKESPEARE

FESTIVAL: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

Falls Park on the Reedy; warehousetheatre.com/shows/ upstate-shakespeare-festival

12-HOUR COMEDY MARATHON

Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground; newsouthcomedy.com

AUGUST

August 4-September 27

GCCA’S ANNUAL SHOWCASE

Greenville Center for Creative Arts; artcentergreenville.org/ exhibitions

August 19

TRAVELERS RESTIVAL

Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest; tryasc.org/restival

August

RESTAURANT WEEK GREENVILLE

Various Greenville Area Restaurants; restaurantweekgreenville.com

SEPTEMBER

September 9 & 16

WAGGIN’ AT THE WATERPARK

Discovery Island & Otter Creek Waterparks; greenvillerec.com

September14-17

EUPHORIA FOOD, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Various Greenville Locations; euphoriagreenville.com

September 15

SIPPIN’ IN SIMPSONVILLE: FALL WINE TASTING

Downtown Simpsonville; simpsonvillechamber.com

September 16-17

SOOIE. MAULDIN BBQ COOK-OFF

Mauldin Cultural Center; mauldinbbq.com

September 22-23

AUTUMNFEST AT THE MARKET

Greenville

State Farmers Market; greenvillestatefarmersmarket.com

September 23

HOPS AND HERONS BEER FESTIVAL

Conestee Nature Preserve; conesteepreserve.org/hopsand-herons

September 30

RAILFEST

Greer City Park; cityofgreer.org

September

INDIE CRAFT PARADE

Makers Collective; makerscollective.org/ indiecraftparade

September

October 14-31

SCARECROWS ON MAIN

Downtown Travelers Rest; travelersrestsc.com/ scarecrows-on-main

October 21

NOVEMBER

November 3-5

EVERYTHING OUTDOOR FEST

Historic Hopkins Farm, Simpsonville; everythingoutdoorfest.com

November 3-12

NEW SOUTH COMEDY FESTIVAL

Alchemy Comedy Theater at Coffee Underground; newsouthcomedy.com

December 1-2

CHRISTMAS AT THE CITY OF GREER

Downtown Greer; cityofgreer.org December

1-3

HOLIDAY FAIR

Greenville Convention Center; holidayfairgreenville.com

December 1-30

BON SECOURS FESTIVAL OF TREES

SIPPIN’ SAFARI

Greenville Zoo; greenvillezoo.com

September

UPSTATE RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Greer City Park; upstaterenaissancefaire.com

OCTOBER

October 5-7

ALBINO SKUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Skunk Farm, Greer; albinoskunk.com

October 6-7

NOMA SQUARE OKTOBERFEST

NOMA Square; nomasquare.com

October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28

PUMPKIN FEST AT SILVERMONT PARK

Brevard, NC; silvermont.org

October 7

AUNT HET FESTIVAL

Downtown Fountain Inn; fountaininnchamber.org/aunthet-festival

October 12-15, 19-22, & 26-29

BOO IN THE ZOO

Greenville Zoo; greenvillezoo.com

October 13-15

BANK OF AMERICA FALL FOR GREENVILLE PRESENTED BY PEPSI

Downtown Greenville; fallforgreenville.net

October 13-15

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & DESIGN WEEKEND

Greenville County Museum of Art; gcma.org/antiques

GRAN FONDO GREENVILLE

Rides Begin at Hotel Domestique; hincapie.com/granfondo/greenville

October 21

ARTISANS MAKERS MARKET

Greer City Park; cityofgreer.org

October 28

DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREATING

Downtown Travelers Rest; travelersrestsc.com/visit/ downtown-trick-or-treating

October

TRICK-ORTREAT ON MAIN STREET

Downtown Greenville; events.greenvillesc.gov

October

EURO AUTO FESTIVAL

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center; euroautofestival.com

October

THE FOOT SOLUTIONS GREENVILLE COUNTY SMASH PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Southside Park, Simpsonville; greenvillerec.com

October

GREER ARTS & EATS FESTIVAL

Downtown Greer; greerartsandeats.com

October

HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Downtown Greenville; ahamsc.org/hhf

November 10-January 15

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK ICE ON MAIN

Downtown Greenville; greenvillesc. gov/1654/UCBIce-on-Main

November 11-12

OPEN STUDIOS

Various Artists’ Studios in the Upstate; greenvillearts.com

November 24

TRAVELERS REST HOLIDAY HOP

Downtown Travelers Rest; travelersrestsc.com

November GREENVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC FEST

CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville; gvlfest.com

November

GREENVILLE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Fluor Field at the West End; gvlbeerfest.com

November & December

INDIE CRAFT PARADE HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP

Makers Collective; makerscollective.org/ indiecraftparade

DECEMBER

December 1

NIGHT OF LIGHTS

Downtown Greenville; events.greenvillesc.gov

Select Downtown Greenville Hotels; stfrancisfoundation.com/ event/festival-of-trees

December 2

POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS PARADE

Downtown Greenville; events.greenvillesc.gov

December 3

GREENVILLE DESIGNER JEWELRY SHOW

Greenville Center for Creative Arts; greenvilledesignerjewelryshow.com

December 3

SIMPSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Downtown Simpsonville; simpsonvillechamber.com

December 6

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PARADE

Downtown Fountain Inn; fountaininnchamber.org/spiritof-christmas-parade

December 9

THE VERY MERRY LOCAL CHRISTMAS MARKET

Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest; trailblazerpark.com

December

9-10

KRINGLE HOLIDAY VILLAGE

Fluor Field at the West End; kringleholidayvillage.com

December

GREER CHRISTMAS PARADE

Downtown Greer; greerrelief.org

December

HOLIDAYS AT THE ZOO

Greenville Zoo; greenvillezoo.com

PIEDMONT NATURAL

WEEKLY EVENTS

GAS

DOWNTOWN ALIVE, PRESENTED BY CLEMSON MBA

How do you prepare for the weekend?

With some music! Catch local bands and more than 45,000 fans (annually) at the Metropolitan Arts Council’s weekly music festival.

March-August, NOMA Square, Downtown Greenville

MUSIC BY THE LAKE

A serene lakeside amphitheater sets the scene for enjoying a plethora of contemporary, jazz, bluegrass, and Broadway tunes in the summertime twilight (7:30 p.m.)—best of all, it’s free and open to the public.

May-August, Furman University

MOONLIGHT MOVIES

Need something to do that’s a little out of the ordinary? A picnic basket and a shareable blanket are all you need to cozy up under the stars during downtown’s seasonal film screenings.

September-October, Falls Park on the Reedy, Downtown Greenville

FALL BLUEGRASS AND HARVEST MARKET

With great food, great music, and great weather—it’s the best of everything! Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy this weekly farmer’s market and food truck fare, arts, crafts, and bluegrass music in an open-air amphitheater.

October, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest

Fridays

FIRST FRIDAYS

Art aficionados, mark your calendars! Walk, crawl, and stroll your way through many of Greenville’s galleries and studio spaces for an authentic regional arts experience.

1st Friday of Every Month, Open Houses at Area Artists’ Studios and Galleries

GREENVILLE HERITAGE MAIN STREET FRIDAYS, PRESENTED BY PEPSI

Wind down the work week and start your weekend right, listening and dancing to the best in musical entertainment.

MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES

Come rock and roll in TR! With beautiful mountain views, cool evening breezes, and stars galore, you can’t help but kick back and enjoy life—especially with food trucks, beer, and wine.

May, June & September, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Don’t let summer escape without catching an outdoor flick! To watch free movies in the park that start at dusk, bring your chairs and blankets. While you’re there, munch on great food and ice cream from the food truck vendors. August, Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest

MUSIC IN THE WOODS

Saturdays

March-September, NOMA Square, Downtown Greenville THE TOASTY FARMER

Warm up this winter by making your way over to the Upstate’s longestrunning winter farmer’s market! Enjoy a wide offering of freshly baked goods and pre-prepared dinner options, all locally sourced.

December-March, Brewery 85

BROWSE & STROLL ART MARKET

If you’re a fan of original art and laid-back energy, check this out! Inspired by an oldfashioned sidewalk sale, TR shop owners and a curated selection of artists set up shop along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.

3rd Saturday, April-June & SeptemberDecember, Downtown Travelers Rest

TD SATURDAY MARKET, PRESENTED BY PRISMA HEALTH

Rise and shine! Enjoy the best in fresh, organic produce, baked delicacies, dairy products, and other goods, right in the heart of downtown Greenville. May-October, Downtown Greenville

Enjoy live music in the months of autumn surrounded by the comfort of nature during this solar-powered concert series, held in the afternoon at the park amphitheater.

September-October, Paris Mountain State Park

BEST FESTS

MAY Artisphere

Called the “#3 Best Art Show in the Country” by USA Today, Artisphere is a must-see for art lovers, enthusiasts, collectors, or even those who just want to experience the new, unusual, and beautiful. Typically held on Mother’s Day weekend, Artisphere is a celebration of art—visual, performing, and culinary—right in the heart of downtown Greenville.

May 12-14, 2023

JUNE

BMW Charity Pro-Am

What do you get when you combine professional golf, charitable causes, and a whole slew of A-list celebrities? The BMW Charity Pro-Am, that’s what! As a host to more than 40,000 visitors each year, the Pro-Am partners pros and celebs with local amateur players, providing a tournament to watch—and millions of dollars to Upstate charities.

June 5-11, 2023

SEPTEMBER euphoria

OCTOBER Fall for Greenville

Celebrate cool, crisp weather and a weekend full of tunes, tastes, and taps at Fall for Greenville! This multi-day festival is a great way to get a true taste of what Greenville is all about, and to have a terrific time, too. Whether you’re a lover of great music and the concert atmosphere, or looking to try something new, Fall for Greenville is the place to be!

October 13-15, 2023

MAY Gallabrae

Scottish or not, Gallabrae is a unique experience for Greenville’s Memorial Day weekend visitors. Founded on honoring the area’s Scotch-Irish roots and cultural heritage, the event begins with the Great Scot! Parade on Friday, and then a family-friendly festival on Saturday— complete with vendors, food, music, games, and more. Grab your tartan and join in on the fun!

May 26-27, 2023

There’s no better way to celebrate life than with incredible food, great music, and a ton of fun, and for culinary enthusiasts, there’s no better event than euphoria. This four-day celebration of food, wine, and music draws people—and celebrities—from across the globe for an experience they won’t soon forget.

September 14-17, 2023

There’s never a shortage of things to do in the Greenville area, but if you have the chance, these five annual events really let #yeahTHATgreenville shine. Keep them in mind as you plan your next visit!

ATTRACTIONS

THE BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER

Get your thrills on the track with professional instructors in a sporty BMW. • 1155 Hwy. 101 S., Greer; 888.345.4269; bmwperformancecenter.com

CRAFT AXE THROWING

Make your next night out memorable by throwing axes and enjoying a local brew with your friends. • 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 5A; 864.301.6032; craftaxethrowing. com/us/sc/greenville

DAVE & BUSTER’S

EAT • DRINK • PLAY • WATCH. Need event space? They make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN! • 1025 Woodruff Rd., Suite P101; 864.603.6500; daveandbusters.com/locations/ greenville

ESCAPE ARTIST GREENVILLE

It’s a challenge to find the clues, solve the puzzle, and escape in just one hour. • 209 E. Stone Ave.; 864.509.9305; escapeartistgreenville.com

FALLS PARK ON THE REEDY

Greenville’s signature park incorporates the iconic Liberty Bridge, Reedy River Falls, and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. • 601 S. Main St.; fallspark.com

FRANKIE’S

Take your pick of go-kart tracks, mini-golf, bumper boats, laser tag, and arcade games. • 45 Park Woodruff Dr.; 864.627.9888; frankies.com/greenville

GREENVILLE ZOO

Greenville’s accredited zoo houses 80 species of animals— including a beloved group of Masai giraffes. • 150 Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.467.4300; greenvillezoo.com

GROUP THERAPY PUB & PLAYGROUND

Come eat, drink, and play at this pub and playground including wacky golf, axe throwing, and ice curling. • Camperdown Plaza, 320 Falls St., Suite G; grouptherapy.fun

KRINGLE HOLIDAY VILLAGE

The Rotary Club of Greenville amps up the holiday fun with

local artisans, games for the kids, gluhwein for the adults, and the Jolly Old Elf himself. • December 9-10, 2023; Fluor Field at the West End, 935 S. Main St.; 864.235.2293; kringleholidayvillage.com

THE MAD SMASH –RAGE ROOM

Come to The Mad Smash to take out your frustration on a bevy of breakables or do some splatter painting. • Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St., Taylors; 864.569.5810; themadsmash.com

MODEL TRAINS STATION

Make tracks to see over a dozen model train displays in just 16,000 square feet. • Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St., Suite BL1250, Taylors; 864.605.7979; modeltrainsstation.com

PRISMA HEALTH SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL SYSTEM

This ever-expanding former rail line encompasses 23 miles of walking/biking trails in Greenville County. • 864.467.3470; greenvillerec. com/swamprabbit

SKY ZONE GREENVILLE

From little leapers to freestyle jumpers, all ages fly high at this trampoline park. • 2465 Laurens Rd.; 864.558.2400; skyzone. com/greenville

SPARE TIME ENTERTAINMENT GREENVILLE

From bowling lanes to laser tag, families find fun at this Eastside complex. • 822 Congaree Rd.; 864.412.0299; sparetimeentertainment.com/ greenville

SPEED FACTORY INDOOR KARTING

Challenge friends (ages 8 & up) to a race on Speed Factory’s “Super Oval.” • 1524 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.412.3323; speedfactoryindoorkarting.com

TAYLORS MILL

This mill destination features entertainment, 13 Stripes Brewery, The Farehouse restaurant, and more! • 250 Mill St., Taylors; 864.335.9913; taylorsmill.community

TOPGOLF

Golfer or not, 70 hitting bays, 200 HDTVs, and a restaurant/ bar provide entertainment galore. • 201 Clifton Ct.; 864.315.3351; topgolf.com/us/ greenville

UNITY PARK

The city’s newest park, alongside the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, spans 60 acres, making it nearly twice as large as Falls Park on the Reedy. • 320 S. Hudson St.; unityparkgreenville.com

WINE & DESIGN

Bring a bottle of wine to sip on while you paint a masterpiece with help from artist instructors. • 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Suite 1B; 864.288.1260; wineanddesign. com/greenville-sc

MUSEUMS & LEARNING CENTERS

BMW ZENTRUM

Experience the past, present, and future of BMW in the Zentrum, the only official BMW museum in North America. • 1400 Hwy. 101 S., Greer; 864.802.5300; bmwzentrum.com

CECIL D. BUCHANAN MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM

Displays, accessible only to tour and school groups, chronicle military history through the Gulf Wars. • 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors; 864.263.3347; americanlegionscpost214.org/ museum

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE

This Smithsonian-affiliated museum’s 23 exhibits provide endless opportunities for learning and play. • 300 College St.; 864.233.7755; tcmupstate.org

DUKE ENERGY’S WORLD OF ENERGY

Interactive exhibits explain how electricity is generated by harnessing water from Jocassee and Keowee reservoirs. • 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca; 800.777.1004; duke-energy. com/worldofenergy

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

With 12 branches, the Library System offers events, classes, and programs for all ages. • Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl.; 864.242.5000; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

GCMA features the world’s largest public collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors. • 420 College St.; 864.271.7570; gcma.org

MILITARY HISTORY CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS

From uniforms to military vehicles, MHCC honors veterans by collecting items related to U.S. military history.

• 14 Airport Rd. Ext.; milhcc.org

MUSEUM & GALLERY

You can see some of the holdings of the world’s third-largest collection of sacred art by request.

• Closed for renovation. 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.770.1331; museumandgallery.org/collection-on-view

ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER

Interactive STEM exhibits and an outdoor dinosaur trail, in addition to Friday night planetarium shows. • 402 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.355.8900; ropermountain.org

SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MUSEUM & BASEBALL LIBRARY

The house where Shoeless Joe lived and died recounts his career through photographs and memorabilia. • 356 Field St.; 864.346.4867; shoelessjoejackson.org

SIGAL MUSIC MUSEUM

This museum celebrates musical narratives with a world-class collection of historic instruments.

• 516 Buncombe St.; 864.520.8807; sigalmusicmuseum.org

THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MUSEUM

The nonprofit organization preserves and showcases BMW’s vast history through its rotating exhibits. • 190 Manatee Ct., Greer; 864.329.1919; bmwccafoundation.org

UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM

The perfect place to explore the Upcountry’s story of discovery, revitalization, renewal, and charm. • 540 Buncombe St.; 864.467.3100; upcountryhistory.org

SPECTATOR SPORTS

GREENVILLE DRIVE

Greenville’s High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox plays at Fluor Field, a replica of Boston’s Fenway Park.

• Season: Apr-Sept; 945 S. Main St.; 864.240.4500; greenvilledrive.com

GREENVILLE LIBERTY

This new USL W League women’s pre-professional soccer team features a roster of collegiate stars and elite youth players. • Season: May-July; Legacy Early College, 900 Woodside Ave.; Team Store: 22 S. Main St.; 864.203.0565; greenvilleliberty.com

GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS

THE Professional AA-Hockey in the Upstate! Family affordable fun with Theme Nights all season long. • Season: Oct-Apr; Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St.; 864.674.7825; swamprabbits.com

GREENVILLE TRIUMPH

This USL League One men’s team brought professional soccer to town. • Season: Mar-Oct; Legacy Early College, 900 Woodside Ave.; Team Store: 22 S. Main St.; 864.203.0565; greenvilletriumph.com

WATERPARKS & SPLASH PADS

7TH INNING SPLASH WATERPARK

Hit a home run with the kids by taking them to this baseball-themed waterpark. • 1500 Piedmont Hwy. (Hwy. 20), Piedmont; 864.299.1842; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/7thinning-splash

DISCOVERY ISLAND WATERPARK

Ride a boogie board on a surfing simulator or float along a lazy river at this watery wonderland. • Southside Park, 417 Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville; 864.963.4345; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/ discovery-island

FOUNTAIN INN SPLASH PAD

This free, kid-friendly water feature is a big hit on a hot day. • N. Main St. (across from The Chill Factory), Fountain Inn

GREENVILLE WATER SPLASH PAD

This 4,100-square-foot splash pad is just one of many fun (and free) things to do at Unity Park in downtown Greenville. • 320 S Hudson St; unityparkgreenville.com

OTTER CREEK WATERPARK

Little “tadpoles” love the shallow-entry pool, tame Tadpole slide, and the splash pad fountain. • 101 W. Darby Rd.; 864.834.4108; waterparks. greenvillerec.com/otter-creek

TOURS

THE BREWERY EXPERIENCE

Dive into Greenville’s craft beer scene on van tours led by expert Gary Glancy. • 828.216.1343; thebreweryexperience.com

FOOTHILL FOODIE TOURS, LLC

Five culinary adventures include sipping the city’s best craft cocktails and delighting in a boozy brunch. • 864.553.9404; foothillfoodietours.com

GREENVILLE CULINARY TOURS

Foodies love exploring the local culinary scene with a choice of six delicious tours. • 864.567.3940; greenvillehistorytours.com/greenvilleculinary-tours

GREENVILLE EXPLORERS

Grab the kids and experience a family-friendly tour or drop them off for a night to yourselves. • 135 S. Main St.; 855.687.6923, ext.702; greenville.explorerkids.us

GREENVILLE GLIDES SEGWAY TOURS

Discover Greenville by gliding through downtown on a guided Segway tour. • 233 N. Main St.; 864.214.0119; greenvillesegwaytours.com

GREENVILLE HISTORY TOURS

John Nolan offers tours of the city’s vibrant business core, textile villages, and historic neighborhoods. • 864.567.3940; greenvillehistorytours.com

MAKE GREENVILLE YOURS TOURS

Join Mike Cruice as he shares stories about the city’s past, present, and future. • 864.363.8628; makegreenvilleyours.com

PREMIER PEDAL PARTIES

Come Cruisin’ & Groovin’ on their 14-passenger party bike where you provide the pedal power! • 115 School St., Greer; 864.416.1113; premierpedalparties.com

TABLE TO TABLE FOOD TOURS

Enjoy a walking food tour full of exquisite food and drink with fun stories about downtown Greenville. • 864.936.1925; tabletotablefoodtours.com

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES & TOURS

BAREFOOT ACRES

You’ll harvest plenty of fun at this family-friendly adventure farm. • 181 Barefoot Acres Way, Fountain Inn; 864.484.3879; barefootacressc.com

DAVIDSON RIVER OUTFITTERS

This outfitter offers professionally guided fishing trips, fly-fishing lessons, and a retail shop. • 49 Pisgah Hwy. Suite 6, Pisgah Forest, NC; 888.861.0111; davidsonflyfishing.com

Barefoot

LISTINGS

THE GORGE ZIPLINE

CANOPY TOUR

Named a USA Today “10 Best” adventure, The Gorge is a thrilling zipline tour you don’t want to miss!

• 166 Honey Bee Dr., Saluda, NC; 828.373.2696; thegorgezipline.com

GREEN RIVER ADVENTURES

Guided and self-guided whitewater trips, waterfall rappels, and hikes. Adventures for all ages and comfort levels. • 111 E. Main St., Saluda, NC; 828.749.2800; greenriveradventures.com

JOCASSEE LAKE TOURS

Naturalist-led pontoon and kayak tours explore the wonder and mystery of Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges. • Tours depart from Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem; 864.280.5501; jocasseelaketours.com

JOCASSEE OUTDOOR CENTER

This Lake Jocassee/Keowee outfitter maintains the Upstate’s largest rental fleet of pontoons, ski boats, and late-model tritoons. • 516 Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem; 864.944.9016; jocasseeoutdoorcenter.com

SALUDA OUTDOOR CENTER

Go tubing on the Saluda River and camping in river pods, just 5 miles from downtown Greenville. • 1307 Old Easley Hwy., Easley; 864.777.3053; saludaoutdoorcenter.com

TREETOP QUEST

Zip through the treetops and tackle high-flying obstacle courses at Greenville’s first aerial adventure park. • 16 Alma St.; 864.907.9539; treetopquest.com/greenville

WILDWATER

Wildwater is known for whitewater rafting trips on the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River. • 1251 Academy Rd., Long Creek; 866.319.8870; wildwaterrafting.com/ locations/wildwater-chattooga

PARKS

CANCER SURVIVORS PARK

This 6.8-acre Greenville park offers unique spaces for celebration, learning, healing, and hope. • 52 Cleveland St.; 864.255.5010; cancersurvivorspark.org

CEDAR FALLS PARK

A 200-foot-wide waterfall forms the centerpiece of the 90-acre riverfront park. • 201 Cedar Falls Rd., Fountain Inn; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec. com/parks/cedar-falls

CLEVELAND PARK

Hugging the Reedy River, Cleveland Park is Greenville’s largest city park and is home to playgrounds,

tennis courts, and the Greenville Zoo. • 150 Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc. gov/1581/Cleveland-Park

CONESTEE NATURE PRESERVE

13+ miles of trails, with educational programs and events, on 600+ diverse acres along the Reedy River. • 840 Mauldin Rd.; 864.277.2004; conesteepreserve.org

FALLS PARK ON THE REEDY

Where textile mills once stood, this lovely 32-acre park now flanks the Reedy River. • S. Main St. at Falls Park Dr.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc. gov/167/Falls-Park

HERITAGE PARK

In addition to sports fields, Heritage Park showcases the CCNB Amphitheatre for seasonal concerts. • 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville; simpsonville.com/ parksrec/page/heritage-park

LINKY STONE PARK: THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN

Children delight in the geology wall and the Hansel and Gretel cottage in this secret garden. • Reedy View Dr. at River St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/333/public-gardens

MCPHERSON PARK

Greenville’s oldest park embraces tennis courts, a playground, and a BYO ball-and-club 18-hole mini-golf course. • 100 E. Park Ave.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc. gov/1584/McPherson-Park

PLEASANT RIDGE PARK

Hiking and biking trails and a 4-acre fishing lake highlight this

Greenville County park. • 4232 Hwy. 11, Marietta; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/parks/pleasantridge-park

RUNWAY PARK AT GMU

An amazing park to watch planes take off and land up close in this aviation-themed wonderland. • Greenville Downtown Airport, 21 Airport Rd. Ext.; 864.242.4777; greenvilledowntownairport.com/ runway-park

SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MEMORIAL PARK

Near downtown, the park preserves the field where Greenville’s baseball hero got his start. • 406 West Ave.; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/ parks/shoeless-joe

UNITY PARK

The city’s newest park includes playgrounds, a visitor center, and expansive greenspace for hours of picnicking, playtime, and fun. • 320 S. Hudson St.; unityparkgreenville.com

BIKE RENTALS

GREENVILLE BCYCLE

Rent an electric bike from any BCycle sharing station and pedal through downtown Greenville. • Various locations downtown; 864.467.4355; greenvillebcycle.com

PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES

GREENVILLE

Pedego’s bikes offer power when you want it on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. • 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 11A; 864.565.9600; pedegoelectricbikes. com/dealers/greenville

REEDY RIDES

The largest fleet of bike/eBike rentals for the entire family is available 7 days a week. Bike Sales, Service, Rentals, Tours. • 50 Richardson St.; 864.419.2944; reedyrides.com

FITNESS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

GREENVILLE COUNTY AQUATIC COMPLEX

In addition to a public 50-meter indoor pool, the complex has a therapy pool and fitness center. • 700 W. Blue Ridge Dr.; 864.679.7946; aquatics.greenvillerec.com

KROC CENTER

This LEED-certified center holds everything from workout facilities to a performance space. • 424 Westfield St.; 864.527.5948; krocgreenville.org

PAVILION RECREATION COMPLEX

Soccer fields, tennis courts, an ice-skating rink, and more fill the Pavilion. • 400 Scottswood Rd., Taylors; 864.322.7529; pavilion.greenvillerec.com

YMCA OF GREENVILLE

The Y builds a healthy community through wellness, youth sports, childcare, and teen programs. • Multiple locations; 864.412.0288; ymcagreenville.org

PUBLIC GOLF

THE PRESERVE AT VERDAE

Set on 100 acres, this 18-hole championship course was designed by Willard Byrd. • 650 Verdae Blvd.; 864.676.1500; thepreserveatverdae.com

PAR 3 GOLF & GRILL

The 12-hole par-3 golf course boasts a putting course, a short-game practice area, and a restaurant. • 61 Villa Rd.; 864.233.6336; 3s.golf

AREA HISTORICAL SITES

CAMPBELL’S COVERED BRIDGE

Built in 1909, this 38-foot-long span is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. • 171 Campbell Covered Bridge Rd., Landrum; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/ parks/campbells-covered-bridge

COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

On this former cow pasture in 1781, Gen. Daniel Morgan outwitted the British during the Revolutionary War. • 4001 Chesnee Hwy., Gaffney; 864.461.2828; nps.gov/cowp

FORT HILL/JOHN C. CALHOUN MANSION AND LIBRARY

South Carolina statesman John C. Calhoun lived on this plantation from 1836 to 1850. • 102 Fort Hill St., Clemson; 864.656.2475; clemson.edu/ about/history/properties/fort-hill

KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

On this site in 1780, a onehour battle turned the tide of the Revolution in favor of the colonies. • 2625 Park Rd., Blacksburg (off I-85N, Exit 2); 864.936.7921; nps.gov/kimo

MUSGROVE MILL

STATE HISTORIC SITE

Patriots emerged victorious in the Battle of Musgrove Mill in 1780, which raged along the Enoree River. • 398 State Park Rd., Clinton; 864.938.0100; southcarolinaparks.com/ musgrove-mill

NINETY SIX NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

In 1775, the Star Fort at Ninety Six saw the Revolution’s first land battle south of New England. • 1103 Hwy. 248 S., Ninety Six; 864.543.4068; nps.gov/nisi

OCONEE STATION

STATE HISTORIC SITE

This former military compound and trading post offers a glimpse at colonial

life. • 500 Oconee Station Rd., Walhalla; 864.638.0079; southcarolinaparks.com/ oconee-station

POINSETT BRIDGE

South Carolina’s oldest remaining bridge, the 1820 Gothic stone arch is named for statesman Joel R. Poinsett. • 580 Callahan Mountain Rd., Landrum; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/ parks/poinsett-bridge

SILVERMONT MUSEUM

Tour the second-floor house museum in this 33-room Colonial Revival mansion (1917). • 364 E. Main St., Brevard, NC; 828.884.3166; silvermont.org

STUMPHOUSE TUNNEL

Dating from the 1850s, this unfinished railroad tunnel cuts 1,617 feet through Stumphouse Mountain. • Off Hwy. 28, Walhalla; 800.910.4371; visitoconeesc.com/stumphouse-park

SUBER’S CORN MILL

Built in 1908, Suber’s water-powered gristmill still grinds corn into cornmeal. • 2002 Suber Mill Rd., Greer; 864.430.3675; scmills.com/ subers.php

AREA LAKES

LAKE CUNNINGHAM

Local fishermen seek largemouth bass in this 376-acre lake. • 2844 N. McElhaney Rd., Greer; greercpw.com/lakes-recreation

LAKE HARTWELL

Nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline wrap around 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell. • 19138-A Hwy. 11 S., Fair Play; southcarolinaparks. com/lake-hartwell

LAKE JOCASSEE

Surrounded by 43,000 forested acres, Jocassee feels undiscovered, despite its popularity. • Launch your boat at Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem (off Hwy. 11); southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork

LAKE KEOWEE

Paradise for water sports, the 18,500-acre lake boasts mountain views and 300 miles of shoreline. • Along Rtes. 130 & 183, Seneca; southcarolinaparks. com/keowee-toxaway

LAKE ROBINSON

Northwest of Greer, Lake Robinson lures fishermen,

boaters, and kayakers to its waters. • 2544 Mays Bridge Rd., Greer; greercpw.com/lakesrecreation

OAK GROVE LAKE

Stocked with bass, bream, and catfish, this neighborhood lake is open for fishing (Wed & Sat). • Oak Grove Lake Rd.; greenvillerec.com/parks/oakgrove-lake

AREA STATE PARKS

CAESARS HEAD STATE PARK

At 3,208 feet, Caesars Head offers phenomenal views, hiking trails, and an autumn Hawk Watch program. • 8155 Geer Hwy. (off Hwy. 11) Cleveland; 864.836.6115; southcarolinaparks.com/ caesars-head

CHIMNEY ROCK AT CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK

Stunning panoramas stretch out from the 225-foot summit of Chimney Rock. • 431 Main St./US-64 East, Chimney Rock, NC; 828.625.9611; chimneyrockpark.com

CROFT STATE PARK

Find equestrian facilities and 45 miles of hiking trails at this 7,000-acre park. • 450 Croft State Park Rd., Spartanburg; 864.585.1283; southcarolinaparks.com/croft

DEVILS FORK STATE PARK

In March and April, folks flock to this park on Lake Jocassee to see the rare Oconee Bell flower. • 161 Holcombe Cir. (off Hwy. 11), Salem; 864.944.2639; southcarolinaparks.com/devilsfork

JONES GAP STATE PARK

Part of the 13,000-acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, Jones Gap offers great trout fishing. • 303 Jones Gap Rd., Marietta (off US276N); 864.836.3647; southcarolinaparks.com/jones-gap

KEOWEE-TOXAWAY STATE PARK

Stands of rhododendrons and mountain laurel make this park one of the state’s prettiest places.

• 108 Residence Dr., Sunset; 864.868.2605; southcarolinaparks.com/ keowee-toxaway

KINGS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

At Kings Mountain, you can hike, fish, ride horses, and tour a living-history farm. • 1277 Park Rd., Blacksburg; 803.222.3209; southcarolinaparks.com/kingsmountain

LAKE HARTWELL

STATE PARK

Boasting 56,000 acres for watery fun, Lake Hartwell was created in 1962. • 19138 Hwy. 11, Fair Play; 864.972.3352; southcarolinaparks. com/lake-hartwell

OCONEE STATE PARK

Oconee has cabin rentals, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and much

more for everyone. • 624 State Park Rd., Mountain Rest; 864.638.5353; southcarolinaparks.com/oconee

PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

The 1,540-acre park is popular for pedal-boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and picnicking.

• 2401 State Park Rd. (off US-25N); 864.244.5565; southcarolinaparks. com/paris-mountain

SADLERS CREEK STATE PARK

Water sports abound at this 395-acre peninsula extending into Lake Hartwell. • 940 Sadlers Creek Rd., Anderson; 864.226.8950; southcarolinaparks.com/sadlers-creek

TABLE ROCK STATE PARK

Named for the rock slab of Table Rock Mountain, this park features two stocked lakes. • 158 E. Ellison Ln. (off Hwy. 11), Pickens; 864.878.9813; southcarolinaparks.com/table-rock

REGIONAL RECREATION

BLUE RIDGE ESCARPMENT

The Escarpment forms the line where the Blue Ridge Mountains roll into foothills. • Along Hwy. 11, west of US-25

CHEROKEE FOOTHILLS SCENIC HIGHWAY 11

Lovely in autumn, Highway 11 traces a former Cherokee footpath 130 miles from Fair Play to Gaffney. • scenic11.com

FOOTHILLS TRAIL

Sweeping views frame this demanding 77-mile trail, running from Table Rock to Oconee State Park. • 158 E. Ellison Ln., Pickens; foothillstrail.org

MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA

Ranging across some 11,000 acres, Mountain Bridge connects the Table Rock and Poinsett watersheds. • 8155 Geer Hwy., Cleveland (off Hwy 11); 864.836.6115

PALMETTO TRAIL/ BLUE WALL PASSAGE

When this 500-mile trail is completed (380 miles open now), it will run from Oconee State Park to the coast. • Eastern trailhead starts at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon, NC; 803.771.0870; palmettoconservation. org/palmetto-trail

PRETTY PLACE — FRED W. SYMMES CHAPEL

The chapel at YMCA Camp Greenville commands a magnificent view from Standing Stone Mountain. • 4399 YMCA Camp Rd., Cleveland (off US276); 864.836.3291; campgreenville. org/pretty-place

SASSAFRAS MOUNTAIN

From atop the highest point in South Carolina (3,560 feet), you can see into four states. • 1399 F. Van Clayton Memorial Hwy. (from Hwy. 11, take US-178W to Sassafras Mountain Rd.), Sunset

SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Adjacent to Clemson University, the garden claims 295 acres of natural landscapes. • 150 Discovery Ln., Clemson; 864.656.3405; clemson. edu/public/scbg

SUMTER NATIONAL FOREST Trails trace mountaintops and the Chattooga River in Sumter’s Andrew Pickens Ranger District. • 112 Andrew Pickens Cir., Mountain Rest; 864.638.9568; fs.usda.gov/scnfs

BUS TOURS

JEAN’S BUS SERVICE

With a fleet of 56-passenger buses, 2023 tour package options include Soul of Memphis, Outer Banks of NC, Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie, and more. • 207 Furman Hall Rd.; 864.242.1673; jeansbussvc.com

SALONS & SPAS

THE BEAUTIFUL CO. SALON

Step into this luxury salon specializing in premium hair extensions and eyelash extensions. • Appt. only. 100 Green Ave.; 864.501.2678; beautifulsalon.co

DRIFT FLOAT & SPA

Climb into a private “float pod” and float your cares away in silent darkness. • 644 N. Main St., Suite 2B; 864.414.2388; driftgreenville.com

IVY SALON DOWNTOWN

Specializing in hair and makeup, Ivy offers color, cut, and style services for all of Greenville’s guests! • 19 S. Main St.; 864.370.1489; ivysalons.com

Pretty Place

THE ANCHORAGE

Chef/owner Greg McPhee specializes in expertly crafted small plates and esoteric wines.

• 586 Perry Ave.; 864.219.3082; theanchoragerestaurant.com; $$; D R

ARTISAN

Southern-inspired cuisine, fantastic cocktails, and exceptional service; open daily for breakfast and dinner.

• Greenville Marriott, 1 Parkway East; 864.297.0300; artisangreenville.com; $$$

BETWEEN THE TREES

Modern lodge cuisine—seasonally influenced and classically prepared.

• Grand Bohemian Lodge, 44 E. Camperdown Way; 864.520.5300; betweenthetrees.com $$$ R

CALIFORNIA DREAMING RESTAURANT

Count on California Dreaming for generous portions of American cuisine at reasonable prices. • 40 Beacon Dr.; 864.234.9000; californiadreaming.rest/ location/greenville-sc; $$

CAMP

Chef Drew Erickson plays with seasonal products on his innovative, ever-changing menu. • 2 E. Broad St.; 864.524.2267; campgvl.com; $$$; D R

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Cheer on your favorite team while enjoying American fare at this downtown sports bar. • 113 S. Main St.; 864.351.0521; carolinaalehouse.com; $$

CAST IRON

The Hilton Greenville’s menu focuses on fresh South Carolina products. • 45 W. Orchard Park Dr.; 864.232.4747; greenvillesc.hilton.com; $$

CRAFT 670 RESTAURANT & BAR

Contemporary takes on Southern dishes fill Craft 670’s menu. • Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center, 670 Verdae Blvd.; 864.676.9090; embassysuitesgreenville.com; $$

FARM FRESH FAST

Owner Jonathan Willis is passionate about sourcing products from area fields. • 860 S. Church St.; 864.518.1978; eatfarmfreshfast.com; $

FORK & PLOUGH

A daily-changing menu highlights this partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly. • 1629 E. North St.; 864.609.4249; forkandplough.com; $$

FOXCROFT WINE CO.

Food at this wine bar/retail shop complements Foxcroft’s nearly 1,000 wines. • 631 S. Main St., 864.906.4200; foxcroftwine.com/greenville; $$; D

GRILL MARKS

Imaginative burgers and milkshakes— including spiked versions—take center stage at Grill Marks. • 209 S. Main St.; 864.233.5825; grillmarks.com/downtown-gvl; $

GRILL MARKS AT HAYWOOD MALL

Enjoy Grill Marks cooked-to-order Angus beef patties at Haywood Mall. • 700 Haywood Rd., Suite 20238; 864.288.5202; grillmarks.com/ haywood-mall; $

INK N IVY

Savor American cuisine inside or on the spacious rooftop patio. • 21 E. Coffee St.; 864.438.4698; greenville. inknivy.com; $$

JASMINE KITCHEN

Seasonal salads, sandwiches, soups, and sweets fill the menu at Jasmine Kitchen, a social enterprise of Jasmine Road. • 503 Augusta St.; 864.263.3374; jasminekitchen.org; $

KITCHEN SYNC

This family-owned Certified Green restaurant dishes up creative fare—from a Banh Mi salad to a Southern tomato pie. • 1609 Laurens Rd.; 864.568.8115; kitchensyncgreenville.com; $$

LARKIN’S CAMPERDOWN

Larkin’s pairs Prime steaks and fresh seafood with a locally sourced focus from Chef Jon Buck. • 32 E. Broad St.; 864.467.9777; larkinsgvl. com/camperdown; $$$ R

THE LOST CAJUN

Step into New Orleans with authentic Cajun seafood and classic cocktails straight from the French Quarter. • 116 N. Main St.; 864.203.2827; thelostcajun.com; $$

NORTHAMPTON WINE + DINE

Northampton’s featured wines and refined dishes prove a perfect pairing. • 211-A E. Broad St.; 864.271.3919; northamptonwineanddine.com; $$$ R

CAMP

NOSE DIVE

This gastropub boasts urban comfort food and windows that open onto Main Street. • 116 S. Main St.; 864.373.7300; thenosedive.com; $$

OAK & HONEY

Sophisticated craft cocktails, delicious local fare, and live music each weekend. • Residence Inn/Springhill Suites, 200 E. Washington St.; 864.720.2900; oakandhoneygvl.com; $$

OLD ROCK CAFÉ

This venerable riverside gem wins raves for its hand-pattied burgers. • 431 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC; 828.625.2329; oldrockcafe.com; $

ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK

Nashville hot chicken and Southern soul food rule Rocky’s menu. • 420 Laurens Rd.; 864.999.3433; rockyshotchickenshack.com; $$

ROOST RESTAURANT

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Roost features handcrafted food and drink, plus a stunning outdoor patio overlooking Main St. • Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main St.; 864.298.2424; roostrestaurant.com; $$

SOBY’S NEW SOUTH CUISINE

Offering Southern cuisine with contemporary flair, Soby’s has been a Main Street staple since 1997. • 207 S. Main St.; 864.232.7007; sobys.com; $$$ D R

SOCIETY SANDWICH BAR & SOCIAL CLUB

Gourmet sandwiches, salads, and ramen bowls dominate the menu at Society. • 18 E. Coffee St; 864.203.7046; societygvl.com; $

SPOONBREAD RESTAURANT

Spoonbread’s high-ceilinged dining room makes an elegant spot for Sunday brunch. • Westin Poinsett, 120 S. Main St.; 864.421.9700; marriott.com/ en-us/hotels/gspwi-the-westinpoinsett-greenville/dining; $$

STAX OMEGA DINER AND BAKERY

Comfort food makes this family-owned diner a favorite since 1988. • 74 Orchard Park Dr. #3529; 864.297.6639; staxs.net; $

STAX’S ORIGINAL

Locals love this Cherrydale diner for their breakfast omelets and meat-and-three meals. • 1704 Poinsett Hwy; 864.232.2133; staxs.com; $$

STELLA’S SOUTHERN BISTRO

Chef/owner Jason Scholz deliciously interprets Southern cuisine using products from local farms. • 684 Fairview Rd., Simpsonville; 864.757.1212; stellasbistro.com; $$$ R

TOPSOIL KITCHEN AND MARKET

Local farms provide the ingredients for Chef Adam Cooke’s contemporary veggieforward cuisine. • 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest; 864.610.2281; topsoilrestaurant.com; $$$ R

TUPELO HONEY

Southern spirit infuses the menu at this restaurant on ONE City Plaza. • 1 N. Main St.; 864.451.6200; tupelohoneycafe. com/location/greenville; $$

TWIST BAR & GRILL

Twist is open for breakfast daily and offers a quaint and relaxing ambiance. • Holiday Inn Woodruff Road, 25 Old Country Rd.; 864.720.2600; holidayinn.com/greenvillesc; $

UNIVERSAL JOINT

Have a beer and a burger with friends at this neighborhood hangout. • 300 E. Stone Ave.; 864.252.4055; ujgreenville.com; $

URBAN WREN

Urban Wren matches its expertly curated wine list to delectable small plates and entrées. • 116 N. Markley St., Suite 102; 864.867.1081; urbanwrenwinery.com; $$$ D R

THE VISTA

Rick Erwin’s new, upscalecasual restaurant and bar is named after the historic neighborhood in which it is found. • 2017 Augusta St.; 864.203.2277; rickerwins. com/the-vista

BAKERIES, MARKETS & CAFÉS

BISCUIT HEAD

Scratch-made biscuits with a flight of three gravies is the way to get your breakfast on. • 823 S. Church St., Suite C; 864.248.0371; biscuitheads.com; $

OAK HILL CAFÉ AND FARM

Chef/partner David Porras and his team whip up innovative and great-tasting culinary combinations. • 2510 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.631.1397; oakhillcafe.com

OLD EUROPE DESSERTS

Just try to resist the delectable house-made cakes and pastries at this downtown bakery. • 716 S. Main St.; 864.775.0210; oldeuropedesserts.com; $

RISE BAKERY

Stop in Julian Loué’s new bakery for artisan bread, fresh sandwiches, and European pastries. • 1264 Pendleton St.; 864.631.1690; risebakerysc.com; $

STROSSNER’S BAKERY, CAFE & DELI

Strossner’s serves breakfast and lunch, along with an array of European-style breads and pastries. • 21 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.619.4597; strossners.com; $

SULLY’S STEAMERS

There are sandwiches and then there are Sully’s ooey, gooey, steamed bagel sandwiches. • 6 E. Washington St., 864.509.6061, sullyssteamers. com/downtown-greenville; $

Fork & Plough

UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS

BAKERY & BISTRO

Head to Travelers Rest for freshbaked breads, terrific sandwiches, and irresistible brownies. • 6809 State Park Rd., Travelers Rest; 864.834.8433; upcountryprovisions.com; $

BARBECUE

BOBBY’S BBQ

Check out Octavius (Tay) Nelson’s wicked-good, smoked Texas-style brisket. • 1301 N. Main St., Fountain Inn; 864.409.2379; eatbobbys.com; $

HOME TEAM BBQ OF GREENVILLE

Savor tasty ribs on the screened-in porch of this Holland Park BBQ joint. • 815 Laurens Rd.; 864.686.7427; hometeambbq.com/location/greenvillesc; $

LOCAL CUE

Smoked meats come with a rainbow of barbecue sauces, from South Carolina gold to Alabama white. • 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 7; 864.288.6873; localcue.com; $

SMOKE ON THE WATER

Chow down on baby back ribs and pulled pork—but save room for Jack Daniel’s Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie. • 1 Augusta St, Suite 202; 864.232.9091; saucytavern.com; $$

COFFEEHOUSES

COFFEE UNDERGROUND

Cozy, locally owned coffeehouse featuring coffee roasted on-site and delicious homemade desserts.

• 1 E. Coffee St.; 864.298.0494; coffeeunderground.info; $

LEOPARD FOREST COFFEE COMPANY

Freshly roasted specialty coffee.

• 403 N. Poinsett Hwy., Suite D, Travelers Rest; 864.834.5500; leopardforestcoffee.com; $

METHODICAL COFFEE

With three Greenville locations, Methodical wins national raves for

its house-roasted brews. • 101 N. Main St., Suite D; 864.349.1913; methodicalcoffee.com; $

SPILL THE BEANS

Bordering Falls Park, STB is committed to the smoothest coffee and custom-blended ice cream.

• 531 S. Main St.; 864.242.6355; stbdowntown.com; $

TANDEM CRÊPERIE AND COFFEEHOUSE

Brad and Kristen Hartman marry sweet and savory crêpes with pourover and batch brews. • 2 S. Main St., Travelers Rest; 864.610.2245; tandemcc.com; $

UNLOCKED COFFEE ROASTERS

Start the day with a spiced chocolate espresso at this Latino coffee shop. • 556 Perry Ave., Suite 8116; 864.326.8691; unlockedcoffee.com; $

FOOD HALLS

THE COMMONS

Surrounded by Unity Park, this group of renovated warehouses contains five food & beverage concepts. • 147 Welborn St.; commonsgvl.com; $-$$

GATHER GVL

From tacos to lobster rolls, you’ll find your edible heart’s desire at this outdoor food court. • 126 Augusta St.; 864.501.5008; gathergreenville.com; $-$$

INTERNATIONAL

ABANICO TAPAS BAR

From paella to patatas bravas, Abanico offers a taste of Spain. • 21 E. Washington St.; 864.509.6834; abanicotapas.com; $-$$ D

ASADA RESTAURANT

Modern Latin American fare— empanadas, arepas, sopes, tacos, burritos, sangria and more. • 903 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.770.3450; asadarestaurant.com; $

THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ

Located at the corner of N. Main & Stone Ave., the Bo Café goes eclectic with global dishes. • 2-B W. Stone Ave.; 864.233.0006; thebohemiancafe.com; $$

BONJOUR MAIN

Dine à la française on savory and sweet crêpes. • 20 S. Main St.; 864.509.1090; bonjourmain.com; $

CALIFAS

Birria (braised meat) tacos and birria rice bowls are a signature at Califas. • 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 4; 864.631.1565; eatcalifas.com; $

CANTINA 76

Head to ONE City Plaza for signature tacos and handcrafted margaritas. • 103 N. Main St., #101; 864.631.2914; cantina76.com; $

GREEN LAUNDRY LOUNGE

Do your laundry while you sip local coffee and snack on Indian-inspired fare from Oak Hill Café. • 10 Moorlyn Ln., Suite G, Greer; 864.479.0173; greenlaundrylounge.com; $

JIANNA

Chef Michael Kramer’s Italian restaurant stars house-made pasta, a raw bar, and Italian-inspired cocktails. • 600 S. Main St.; 864.720.2200; jiannagreenville.com; $$-$$$ R

JĪ-RŌZ

Mediterranean meze and Greek specialties rule the menu here. • 644 N. Main St., Suite 100; 864.373.9445; jirozgreenvillesc.com; $$

KEIPI

Partake in food, wine, and experiential dining from the Republic of Georgia at this nonprofit restaurant in Hampton Station. • 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext.; 864.209.1719; keipirestaurant.org

THE LAZY GOAT

Nibble on Mediterranean small plates, flatbreads, and paella at this riverside restaurant. • 170 RiverPlace; 864.679.5299; thelazygoat.com; $$ R

LIMONCELLO

Limoncello honors its owners’ Italian roots with house-made pasta and limoncello liqueur. • 401 River St.; 864.263.7000; limoncellogvl.com; $$

LUNA ROSA GELATO CAFÉ & RESTAURANT

In addition to gelato, Luna Rosa offers lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails. • 123 S. Main St.; 864.241.4040; lunarosagelato.com; $$

PALOMA

Spanish tapas, handcrafted cocktails, and beautiful outdoor seating in the heart of downtown.

• AC Hotel, 315 S. Main St.; 864.720.2950; palomagvl.com; $ D

PAPI’S TACOS

In RiverPlace, Jorge “Papi” Baralles shares his family recipes for tacos, tortas, and salsas. • 300 River St., Suite 123; 864.373.7274; eatpapistacos.com; $

PASSERELLE BISTRO

Overlooking Falls Park on the Reedy, Passerelle is the perfect perch for a French-inspired alfresco meal.

• 601 S. Main St.; 864.509.0142; passerelleinthepark.com; $$; R

POMEGRANATE ON MAIN

Pomegranate’s authentic Persian cuisine is an experience to savor. Indoor seating/bar, patio, and PomToGo.com delivery/pick-up.

• 618 S. Main St.; 864.241.3012; pomegranateonmain.com; $$

RESTAURANT 17

Chef Haydn Shaak’s Mediterraneaninspired cuisine pairs perfectly with gorgeous mountain views. • Hotel Domestique, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest; 864.516.1254; restaurant17.com; $$$; R

SUSHI GO

Go for Max Godo’s creative signature rolls. • 247 N. Main St.; 864.631.1145; sushigousa.com; $

JUICERIES

KUKA JUICE

Fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies, bowls, salads, paninis, and soups made with local and organic ingredients. • 580 Perry Ave.; 864.884.9037; kukajuice.com; $

SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY

Find fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and plant-based foods at this downtown juicery. • 2 W. Washington St.; 864.729.8626; southernpressedjuicery.com; $

PIZZA

ANTONINO BERTOLO’S PIZZA

Bertolo’s signature marinara sauce recipe is steeped in the family’s Sicilian heritage. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.467.9555; antoninobertolospizza.com; $

MYLES PIZZA PUB

Atop a hearty crust, flavor-packed sauce is piled with toppings and caramelized cheese. • 555 S. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.509.1416; $$

SEAFOOD

MR. CRISP

Mr. Crisp is a modern seafood spot showcasing fish & chips, a raw bar, natural wine, and craft cocktails.

• 1501 E. North St., Suite 102; 864.549.8149; therealmrcrisp.com; $$ D R

THE JONES OYSTER COMPANY

This oyster bar from the Table 301 group stars seafood specialties from New England to New Orleans. • 22 E Court St.; 864.549.0301; thejonesoysterco.com; $$

STEAKHOUSES

CHOPHOUSE 47

Every detail counts at Chophouse ’47, from USDA prime-only meat to a classy supper club ambiance. • 36 Beacon Dr.; 864.286.8700; chophouse47.com; $$$; D R

CITYRANGE

STEAKHOUSE

Certified Angus. • 648 S. Main St.; 864.232.8999; rickerwins.com/westend-grille; $$$; D R

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS

CATERING

BIG DAVE’S ALL-AMERICAN BBQ

Throwing a tailgate? Call Big Dave’s for BBQ fixin’s from brisket to homemade sauce. • 864.593.8884; thebigdavesbbq.com

LARKIN’S CATERING & EVENTS

Years of experience and a choice of venues make good reasons to host your next event with Larkin’s. • 864.467.3020; larkinscatering.com

TABLE 301 CATERING

With 25 years of experience, Table 301 Catering has the expertise to make your event amazing. • 68 Global Dr.; 864.271.8431; table301catering.com

GRILL

Certified Angus Beef comes in ribeye, filet mignon, and the “Bar None” prime rib cut. • 615 Haywood Rd.; 864.286.9018; cityrange.com; $$-$$$

HALLS CHOPHOUSE

This family-operated steakhouse boasts aged Prime steaks, great service, and a Reedy River view. • 550 S. Main St.; 864.335.4200; hallschophouse.com; $$$; R

THE PEDDLER STEAKHOUSE

Opened in 1969, The Peddler still draws fans for its juicy prime rib and unlimited salad bar. • 2000 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.235.7192; thepeddlersteakhouse.com; $$$; D

RICK ERWIN’S EASTSIDE

Marry a filet with a lump crab cake or lobster tail at Rick Erwin’s Eastside satellite. • 8595 Pelham Rd.; 864.672.9040; rickerwins.com/ eastside; $$$; D R

RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE

Dark woods and low lighting set the mood for aged Prime

RUTH’S

CHRIS STEAK

HOUSE — CONGAREE ROAD

USDA Prime cuts are seared at 1,800 degrees to seal in flavor at Ruth Fertel’s legendary steakhouse. • 851 Congaree Rd. (next to the Crowne Plaza Greenville); 864.248.1700; ruthschris.net; $$$; D R

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE — RIVERPLACE

Savor Prime steaks and an awardwinning wine list. • Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown RiverPlace, 250 RiverPlace, #200; 864.242.2000; ruthschris.net; $$$; D R

SWEET TREATS: CANDY & ICE CREAM

BETTER THAN SEX – A DESSERT RESTAURANT

Stop in for sweets like Between My Red Velvet Sheets Cheesecake. • 23-25 College St.; 864.991.1952; betterthansexdesserts.com; $

CLARE’S CREAMERY

Small-batch ice cream, handcrafted in Greenville’s historic Overbrook

Head to Camperdown to try Jeni’s— ice creams completely from scratch, using unique recipes perfected for over 20 years. • 12 E. Broad St., 6B; 864.565.9595; jenis.com/blogs/ scoop-shops/greenville-sc; $

KILWINS CHOCOLATES, FUDGE & ICE CREAM

Locals love Kilwins for its countless confections and 32 flavors of ice cream. • 220 N. Main St.; 864.241.2003; kilwins.com/ greenville; $

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

Homemade ice cream is blended with your choice of 60 yummy mix-ins. • 108 N. Main St.; 864.255.5008; marbleslab.com; $

THE POUND CAKE MAN / CLAYTON’S DELI

Jeff Bennett brings homemade pound cake to Overbrook, while his son runs Clayton’s Deli. • 1628 E. North St.; 864.236.1518; lbcakes. com; claytonsdeli.com $

RIVER STREET SWEETS • SAVANNAH’S CANDY KITCHEN

This Savannah-based sweet shop brings the candymaker’s signature Southern pralines to downtown. •

COOKING CLASSES

THE COOK’S STATION

THE Greenville culinary destination! Kitchen emporium, cooking school, café, wine bar, and gourmet foods. • 515 Buncombe St.; 864.250.0091; thecooksstation.com

TRUIST CULINARY & HOSPITALITY INNOVATION CENTER— GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Expert-led cooking classes cater to all ages in CHI’s sparkling kitchens at Poe West. • 556 Perry Ave., Suite B114; 864.250.8835; chigreenville.com

BARS & EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

CAFE AND THEN SOME

The state’s only comedy dinner theater has been poking fun at local sacred cows since 1978. • 101 College St.; 864.232.2287; cafeats.com; D

FOXCROFT WINE CO.

Stop in for a wine flight, a glass, or a bottle at this wine bar, retail shop, 631 S. Main St.; 864.906.4200; foxcroftwine.com/

A garden oasis offering epic rooftop views, delectable dishes, artisan cocktails, and weekend AC Hotel, 315 S. Main St.; 864.549.0000;

LARUE FINE CHOCOLATE

Master chocolatier Elizabeth McDaniel serves up fine cocktails to complement her handmade bonbons. 556 Perry Ave., Suite 8115; 864.263.7083; leruefinechocolate.com

Mr. Crisp

The Pound Cake Man

NORTHAMPTON

WINE + DINE

Locals love this wine bar/cafe for its vast wine selection and contemporary American cuisine. • 211-A E. Broad St.; 864.271.3919; northamptonwineanddine.com

OAK & HONEY

Sophisticated craft cocktails, delicious local fare, and live music each weekend. • Residence Inn/ Springhill Suites, 200 E. Washington St.; 864.720.2900; oakandhoneygvl. com

ORB LOUNGE

Enjoy appetizers, delectable cocktails, wine, or beer under the Hyatt atrium’s 40-foot artisan chandelier. • Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main St.; 864.298.2424; hyattgreenville.com

PALOMA

Spanish tapas, handcrafted cocktails, and beautiful outdoor seating in the heart of downtown. • AC Hotel, 315 S. Main St.; 864.720.2950; palomagvl.com

THE PRESS ROOM

Downtown’s modern speakeasy offers an intimate, unique cocktail bar experience honoring Greenville’s history. • AC Hotel, 315 S. Main St; pressroomgvl.com

SPIRIT AND BOWER

Intimate lounge featuring curated bourbons and whiskeys and regionally inspired small-plate offerings. • Grand Bohemian Lodge, 44 E. Camperdown Way; 864.520.5300; kesslercollection.com/ bohemian-greenville/dining

THE TASTING ROOM OF TRAVELERS REST

Extensive wine offerings by the bottle, the glass, and by flights at this wine and craft beer shop. • 164 S. Main St., Suite C, Travelers Rest; 864.610.2020; tastingroomtr.com

UP ON THE ROOF

Along with terrific views, the rooftop bar serves handcrafted cocktails and seasonal small plates. • Embassy Suites RiverPlace, 250 RiverPlace; 864.242.4000; eatupdrinkup.net

VAULT & VATOR

This cozy speakeasy hides behind Main Street, where mixologists shake things up behind the bar. • 655 S. Main St., Suite 100; 864.603.1881; vaultandvator.com

WINE HOUSE

Two friends with a passion for wine own this carefully curated wine shop and lounge. • 475 Haywood Rd., Suite 8; 864.451.7307; winehousegvl.com

WXYZ BAR

Gather at Aloft’s bar to listen to live music, sip cocktails, and nosh on small plates. • Aloft Greenville, 5 N. Laurens St.; 864.297.6100; marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gspal-aloftgreenville-downtown/dining

BREWERIES

BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT

Birds Fly South offers a beer for every palate, including award-winning saisons and sours. • 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext.; 864.412.8825; bfsbeer.com

CAROLINA BAUERNHAUS BREWERY & WINERY GREENVILLE

Enjoy the products of South Carolina’s first farm-tofermenter brewery under their covered patio. • 556 Perry Ave., Suite 8118; 864.263.3389; carolinabauernhaus.com

THE EIGHTH STATE BREWING COMPANY

Housed in the old Claussen Bakery, this brewpub offers a creative take on beer, food, and the taproom experience. • 400 Augusta St.; 864.609.4590; eighthstatebrewing.com

FIREFORGE CRAFTED BEER

Fireforge features award-winning, house-brewed beers, a cozy taproom, a comfort-fare menu, and a biergarten. • 311 E. Washington St.; 864.300.4809; fireforge.beer

HOPPIN’ GVL

Self-serve beer, wine, and cocktails; two stories and rooftop. A great spot for your next outing or event. • 118 N. Markley St.; 864.243.8654; hoppingvl.com

IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT

Award-winning brewery and restaurant, pairing handcrafted ales and lagers with scratchmade New American cuisine. • 741 Haywood Rd.; 864.568.7009; ironhillbrewery.com

LIABILITY BREWING CO. What started as a home-brewing experiment yielded this Westone brewery with 16 beers on tap. • 109 W. Stone Ave., Suite D; 864.920.1599; liabilitybrewing.com

PANGAEA

COMPANY

BREWING

Craft beer and kombucha pair with pizzas and butcher plates at The Commons. • 115 Welborn St.; 864.509.1850; pangaeabrewing.com

WINERIES

CITY SCAPE WINERY

Stop by City Scape’s spacious new tasting room to sample semi-sweet and dry wines produced on-site. • 589 Dunklin Bridge Rd., Pelzer; 864.329.0615; cityscapewinery.com

KENNINGTON FAMILY WINERY

Unique offerings at this Upstate winery range from Dark Corner White to Radiance Red. • 507 Beaver Dam Rd, Marietta; kenningtonwinery.com

VICTORIA VALLEY VINEYARDS

Tour this chateau-style winery off Highway 11, then sample vinifera wines in the tasting room. • 1360 S. Saluda Rd., Cleveland; 864.878.5307; victoriavalleyvineyards.com

DISTILLERIES

SIX & TWENTY DISTILLERY

Take a tour, then have a craft cocktail made with Six and Twenty’s grain-toglass spirits. • 556 Perry Ave, B103; 864.236.7886; sixandtwentydistillery.com

VICARIO SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS

Schedule a farm tour and tasting of award-winning liqueurs and gin handcrafted by Renato Vicario and Janette Wesley. • 800 Old Jones Rd., Greer; 864.420.0225; salutellc.com

Topsoil Kitchen and Market

Fireforge Crafted Beer

Oak & Honey

Ain’t Too Proud –The Life and Times of the Temptations at the Peace Center.

PERFORMING ARTS

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY

South Carolina’s largest private liberal arts university stages concerts, operas, and plays. • 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.242.5100; bju.edu

BON SECOURS

WELLNESS ARENA

Greenville’s 15,000-seat arena is the city’s largest performance venue. • 650 N. Academy St.; 864.241.3800; bonsecoursarena.com

CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE

Founded in 1972, CBT is the Upstate’s premier professional dance company. • 864.810.0753; carolinaballet.org

CENTRE STAGE—PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, LOCAL ARTISTS

Centre Stage presents a year-round program of comedies, dramas, and musicals. • 501 River St.; 864.233.6733; centrestage.org

CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY COMES

ALIVE: SECRETS REVEALED! Chautauqua’s FREE performances transport you back in time to interact with people who shaped our world. • Winter Chautauqua: Feb. 1012, 2023; Festival: June 9-18, 2023; historycomesalive.org

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

See a slate of concerts, art shows, and drama performances on Furman’s campus. • 3300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2000; furman.edu

GLOW LYRIC THEATRE

This nonprofit, professional vocal arts company produces innovative opera and musical theatre. • 864.558.4569; glowlyric.com

GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

GSO celebrates 75 years of providing outstanding Masterworks, Chamber, Spotlight & Pops concerts. • 200 S. Main St.; 864.232.0344; Peace Center Box Office: 864.467.3000; greenvillesymphony.org

GREENVILLE THEATRE

Professionally staged musicals, mysteries, comedies, and dramas in the Upstate’s oldest locally producing theatre. • Heritage Green, 444 College St.; 864.233.6238; greenvilletheatre.org

INTERNATIONAL BALLET

The award-winning IB stages classical works such as The Nutcracker and Giselle. • 1018 S. Batesville Rd., Greer; 864.879.9404; internationalballetsc.org

THE LOGOS THEATRE

Professional-quality productions

strive to honor God through excellence. • 80 School St., Taylors; 864.268.9342; thelogostheatre.com

MILL TOWN PLAYERS

Community theater with performances at the Historic Pelzer Auditorium and the new Simpsonville Arts Center. • 214 Lebby St., Pelzer; 864.947.8000; milltownplayers.org

NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY

This Christian liberal arts university includes the 230-seat Billingsley Theatre. • 7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville; 864.977.7000; ngu.edu

PEACE CENTER

From Broadway hits to internationally recognized performers, the Peace Center presents a jam-packed season. • 101 W. Broad St.; 864.467.3000; peacecenter.org

PROUD MARY THEATRE CO.

This nonprofit advocates for the LGBTQ+ community through productions honoring diversity.

• 578 W. Main St., Spartanburg; 864.202.6555; proudmarytheatre.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

CHILDREN’S THEATRE (SCCT)

SCCT specializes in youth-oriented theatrical productions, as well

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as theatre classes and camps. • 153 Augusta St.; 864.235.2885; scchildrenstheatre.org

SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

SCGSAH invites the community to enjoy free student performances and art exhibitions. • 15 University St.; 864.282.3777; scgsah.org

SOUTH CAROLINA NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

Staged readings and a cabaret starring Broadway actors showcase new plays and musicals. • Various venues in downtown Greenville; southcarolinanewplayfestival.org

VOCAL

MATRIX CHORUS

Part of Sweet Adelines International, this women’s chorus performs a cappella four-part harmony. • 864.915.4496; vocalmatrixchorus.com

THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE

The professional regional theater produces a season of innovative plays, musicals, and classics. • 37 Augusta St.; 864.235.6948; warehousetheatre.com

WIT’S END POETRY

South Carolina’s longest-running poetry series holds sway Sunday

nights at Coffee Underground.

• 1 E. Coffee St.; 864.525.6957; witsendpoetry.com

VISUAL ARTS

ART & LIGHT GALLERY

A contemporary gallery featuring a revolving collection of art by 50 local to international artists. • 16 Aiken St.; 864.252.5858; artandlightgallery.com

ART CROSSING AT RIVERPLACE

Meet local artists working in their studios along the Reedy River. • 101 Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail; 864.242.2100; artcrossinggreenville.com

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY OF GREENVILLE

Celebrating 15 years of business, featuring an eclectic group of artists and local craftsmen. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.239.3882; artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com

CITY OF GREENVILLE ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES

Stroll Main Street and beyond to admire Greenville’s diverse collection of public art. • View the Greenville Public Art Tour online at bit.ly/CityArtTour

GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS

Meet artists in their studios and

enjoy art classes and rotating exhibits at GVL’s community art center. • 101 Abney St. (Village of West GVL); 864.735.3948; artcentergreenville.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

The museum’s world-class American art includes works by Andrew Wyeth, Jasper Johns, David Drake, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Mary Cassatt. • 420 College St.; 864.271.7570; gcma.org

L.E.B. GLASS STUDIO LLC Custom-designing and constructing stained-glass windows are L.E.B.’s specialties. • 40 Pine Knoll Dr.; 864.268.6049; lebglass.com

THE MAKERS COLLECTIVE

Connecting the community with handcrafted goods and their makers, this group hosts the Indie Craft Parade. • 2909 Old Buncombe Rd.; makerscollective.org

MARY PRAYTOR GALLERY

Collectors frequent Mary Praytor’s shop for contemporary and folk-art pieces. • 26 S. Main St.; 864.235.1800; marypraytorgallery.com

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL

MAC supports Upstate artists, arts organizations, and art education. • 16 Augusta St.; 864.467.3132; greenvillearts.com

MUSEUM & GALLERY

Call to see selections from one of the country’s largest collections of European Old Masters. • 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.770.1331; museumandgallery.org/collection-on-view

REEDY REELS FILM FESTIVAL

Film fans love this three-day festival (February 17-19, 2023), which showcases local and national filmmakers. • SC Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St.; reedyreels.com

SE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Juried and invitational exhibitions shine a light on local, national, and international photographers. • 116 E. Broad St.; 864.605.7400; sec4p.com

Vélocité

SHOPPING

RETAIL

ADIDAS EMPLOYEE STORE

Download the adidas app to reserve your spot for exclusive 50%-off prices. • 10 Quest Ln.; 864.535.5089; adidas.com/us/ adidasapp?pid=DR

AYERS LEATHER SHOP

Ayers is the perfect place to shop for leather goods and luggage. • 17 W. North St.; 864.232.9413

BERNHARDT HOUSE OF VIOLINS

Find quality violins, plus professional repair and restoration at Bernhardt’s. • 5 Cateechee Ave.; 864.282.8887; bernhardtviolins.com

THE COOK’S STATION

A café and wine bar are among the new features in this kitchen emporium. • 515 Buncombe St.; 864.250.0091; thecooksstation.com

C.O.R.E. GROW STRONG

Reach your fitness goals with a host of classes at C.O.R.E. • 1501 E. North St.; 864.923-5974; coregrowstrong.com

DIAMONDS DIRECT

Diamonds Direct offers an unmatched selection of engagement rings, wedding bands, fine jewelry, and more. • 1113 Woodruff Rd.; 864.501.5090; diamondsdirect.com/greenville

FICTION ADDICTION

Find your perfect read at Greenville’s friendliest independent bookstore. • 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Suite 2; 864.675.0540; fiction-addiction.com

THE GREAT EIGHT GOURMET SAUCES AND SPICES

Eight ingredients pack a punch of flavor in handcrafted, locally made sauce & spices. • 864.757.2554; thegreateightsauce.com

GREENVILLE GEMSTONE MINE

Try gemstone flume-mining, then shop for sterling silver, gemstone jewelry, crystals, rocks, and minerals. • 205 N. Main St.; 864.283.6300; greenvillegemstonemine.com

GREENVILLE SOY CANDLE COMPANY

This micro-factory makes scented soy candles, lotions, and soaps on-site. • 209 N. Main St., Suite B; 864.520.2511; gvlsoycandle.com

HAGGAN OF SOUTHERN

Sonya Marie Haggan shows off her women’s clothing designs at 864.360.7712;

STRONG FINE ART JEWELRY

ne art

jewelry specializes in custom jewelry and creates wearable 1322 E. Washington St., Suite C1; 864.233.5900; llynstrong.com

Custom merchandise designed by locals, printed locally, for infants to adults. T-Shirts, Hats, Souvenirs. • loyaltogreenville.com

LUMINEUX CHOCOLATE

Purchase Ben and Becca

Snyder’s small-batch, bean-tobar chocolate in local shops and online • 215.510.5370; lumineuxchocolate.com

M.JUDSON BOOKSELLERS

Downtown’s local independent bookstore. Books, Gifts, Coffee, Wine, Baked Goods, Lunch, Events. • 130 S. Main St.; 864.603.2412; mjudsonbooks.com

MAGNOLIA PARK

The open-air shopping center includes first-in-market retailers, restaurants, and Regal Cinemas. • 1025 Woodruff Rd.; magnoliapark.com

MAKE MADE JEWELRY

MAKE MADE offers artisandesigned jewelry and metalworking classes. • 241 N. Main St., Suite C; 864.412.8087; makemadejewelry.com

MAST GENERAL STORE

Inside a century-old building, Mast General stocks goods from clothing to candy by the pound. • 111 N. Main St.; 864.235.1883; mastgeneralstore.com/greenville

NOURISH

Handmade, naturally clean body + home essentials and gifts. • 103 N. Main St.; 864.520.1412; nourishsavannah.com

llyn strong fine art jewelry

OIL & VINEGAR

International tasting store with a fine selection of oils, vinegars, gourmet foods, gifts, and more.

• 220 N. Main St., Suite 203; 864.241.6689; oilandvinegarusa. com/store/oil-vinegar-greenville

POPPINGTON’S

GOURMET POPCORN

More than 50 flavors are made fresh here each day. • 30 S. Main St.; 864.349.1331; poppingtons.com

ROCKERBELLES

Women’s clothing that celebrates self-expression and echoes the bohemian vibe of its next-door neighbor. • 10 W. Stone Ave.; 864.962.7040; rockerbelles.com

RUSH WILSON LIMITED

Since 1959, Rush Wilson has been outfitting gentlemen with traditional high-end clothing. • 23 W. North St.; 864.232.2761; rushwilson.com

SAMANTHA GRACE

Eclectic gift and apparel boutique with something fun for everyone. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.250.9790; samanthagraceusa.com

SAVANNAH BEE COMPANY

See what all the buzz is about at this Savannah-based honey purveyor. • 123 N. Main St.; 864.535.5482; savannahbee.com/ main-street-greenville

SPLASH ON MAIN

Check out Splash on Main for gifts, resort wear, or the perfect swimsuit. • 807 S. Main St.; 864.534.1510; splashonmain.com

SUNRIFT ADVENTURES

From kayaks and bikes to shoes and tents, Sunrift stocks outdoor gear galore! • Sales, Service & Rentals. • 1 Center St., Travelers Rest; 864.834-3109; sunrift.com

TR MAKERS CO.

Find handcrafted gifts, from apparel and home accessories to children’s toys. • 3 S. Main St., Travelers Rest; 864.610.0996; trmakersco.org

YEAH, THAT GREENVILLE!

MERCHANDISE

Purchase gear and apparel bearing a “Happy G” smile from the official online store. • visitgreenvillesc.com/store

Local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, and crafters fill the Upstate’s farmer’s markets in the warmer months.

TD SATURDAY MARKET

Main St. at McBee Ave.; Sat 8am-noon, May-Oct; saturdaymarketlive.com

TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET

Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest; Sat 8:30am-noon, May-Sept; travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS MARKET

Commerce Park, 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn; Sat 8am-noon, May-Aug; fountaininn.org/343/FountainInn-Farmers-Market

GREENVILLE STATE FARMERS MARKET

1354 Rutherford Rd.; Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, year-round; greenvillestatefarmersmarket.com

GREER FARMERS MARKET

Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer; Tues 4:30-7:30pm, May-Aug; greerfarmersmarket.com

MAULDIN MAKERS MARKET

Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; 2nd Tues of the month, 5-8pm, Apr-Nov; mauldinmarket.com

SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET

Simpsonville City Park, 405 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville; Sat 8am-noon, May-Sept; simpsonvillefarmersmarket.com

Jimi Turner Field, 210 Baker Cir., Marietta; 2nd & 4th Fri of the month; 4-7pm; May-Oct; slatermariettacommunity-

Average

FEATURED HOTELS

Meeting Space (sq. ft.) Breakfast Included FreeWi-FiFitnessFacilityRestaurantBar/LoungeLaundryFacilitiesRefrigeratorsAvailable Microwaves Available Airport Shuttle Approx. Price Range

Phone Number ofRoomsIndoor/OutdoorPoolPet-FriendlyMilestoGSPAirport

AC Hotel Greenville $$$ 864.720.2950 197 14 8,890 • • • • • • •

Aloft Greenville Downtown $$$ 864.297.6100 144 OD « 13 5,621 • • • • • • •

Cambria Hotel Greenville $$ 864.990.0297 125 OD 8 1,456 • • • • • • •

Comfort Suites Greenville Airport $ 864.728.5051 93 ID ü 4 1,735 • • • • • • •

Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown $$$ 864.451.5700 135 14 12,323 • • • • • • •

Courtyard by Marriott Greenville – Haywood Mall $$ 864.234.0300 146 OD ü 10 846 • • • • • • • •

Courtyard by Marriott GSP Airport $$ 864.213.9009 136 3 2,760 • • • • •

Crowne Plaza Greenville $ 864.297.6300 202 ID 8 8,200 • • • • • • • •

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown RiverPlace $$$ 864.263.4800 156 ID 14 4,371 • • • • • • • •

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center $$ 864.676.9090 268 ID/OD ü 9 44,000 • • • • • • • • •

Fairfield Inn Greenville-Spartanburg Airport $ 864.234.9916 94 OD 4 • • • • • • •

Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville $$$ 864.520.5300 187 ü 14 4,270 • • • • • •

Greenville Marriott $$ 864.297.0300 203 OD ü 4 13,090 • • • • •

Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville Downtown RiverPlace $$ 864.271.8700 115 15 1,326 • • • • •

Hampton Inn Greenville/I-385 Haywood Mall $$ 864.516.2400 86 OD 10 880 • • • • • •

Hampton Inn Greenville/I-385 Woodruff Road $$ 864.213.8200 115 OD 7 728 • • • • •

Hampton Inn Greenville/Travelers Rest $$ 864.834.5550 61 OD 20 512 • • • • •

Hilton Garden Inn Greenville $$ 864.284.0111 120 OD ü 8 4,096 • • • • • • •

Hilton Greenville $$ 864.232.4747 256 ü 10 12,986 • • • • • • •

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Greenville/Taylors $$ 864.800.5600 86 OD 11 850 • • • • • • Holiday Inn Woodruff Road $ 864.720.2600 100 ID 9 520 • • • • • • •

Home2 Suites by Hilton Greenville Airport $$ 864.288.0000 102 OD ü 5 • • • • • • •

Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville $$ 864.297.9140 110 OD ü 8 1,100 • • • • • •

Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown $$ 864.900.2380 151 OD 15 540 • • • • • •

Home2 Suites by Hilton Greenville Airport $$ 864.288.0000 102 OD ü 5 • • • • • • • Hotel Hartness $$$ 864.804.0687 73 OD ü 8 13,000 • • • •

Hyatt Place Greenville/Haywood $$ 864.232.3000 126 OD ü 10 1,104 • • • • • • • • Hyatt Regency Greenville $$$ 864.235.1234 327 OD ü 13 35,000 • • • • • •

Residence Inn by Marriott Greenville Downtown $$$ 864.720.2900 120 OD ü 13 12,311 • • • • • • • • Residence Inn Greenville $$ 864.297.5000 138 OD ü 8 2,068 • • • • • •

Residence Inn Greenville-Spartanburg Airport $ 864.627.0001 78 OD ü 5 400 • • • • •

Sleep Inn at Greenville Convention Center $ 864.240.2006 63 11 • • • • • •

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Greenville Downtown $$$ 864.720.2901 166 OD 13 13,478 • • • • • • • • •

The Westin Poinsett Greenville $$$ 864.421.9700 200 ü 13 9,669 • • • • • • •

ADDITIONAL LODGING

Best Western Travelers Rest/Greenville $ 864.834.7040 60 OD ü 17 • • • • •

Comfort Inn – Haywood Mall $ 864.288.1200 120 OD 9 800 • • • • • •

Comfort Inn & Suites - Greer $ 864.877.0076 63 OD 7 600 • • • • • •

Courtyard by Marriott Greenville/Mauldin $$ 864.281.7887 108 OD 9 546 • • • • • • •

Drury Inn & Suites Greenville $$ 864.288.4401 180 ID/OD ü 7 2,232 • • • • • •

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Greenville Airport $ 864.213.9331 83 ID ü 3

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

864.962.3228

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Woodruff Road $$ 864.678.5555 155 ID 8 3,000

Hotel Domestique

La Quinta Inn & Suites Greenville Haywood

864.233.8018

Travelers Rest / N Greenville KOA (Campsites & Cabins)

THE FEATURED COLLECTION

AC HOTEL GREENVILLE

A modern hotel on Camperdown Plaza, directly across from the Peace Center, the AC incorporates comfortable, elegant rooms and signature event spaces filled with natural light. Among its amenities are Paloma restaurant/bar featuring Spanishinspired tapas, The Press Room speakeasy, and a breathtaking garden rooftop bar, Juniper. • 315 S. Main St.; 864.720.2950; marriott.com/gspac

ALOFT GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN

Paintings and sculptures by local artists, an outdoor pool, and 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space distinguish this chic, pet-friendly hotel on ONE City Plaza. Enjoy tunes, tastes, and tapas at the WXYZ Lounge, only steps away from your room and the heart of Greenville. • 5 N. Laurens St.; 864.297.6100; marriott.com/gspal

CAMBRIA HOTEL GREENVILLE

Whether you’re in town for work or play, you’ll appreciate amenities such as an on-site restaurant/ bar, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center with copy and fax machines. Relax in spacious, well-appointed guestrooms at the Cambria’s convenient location right off I-85—just minutes from downtown Greenville. • 135 Carolina Point Pkwy.; 864.990.0297; choicehotels. com/sc590

COMFORT SUITES

GREENVILLE AIRPORT

At the Comfort Suites Greenville Airport, a brand-new, fully custom all-suites property, guest parking and hot breakfast each morning come compliments of the house. Add this to the convenience of the hotel’s setting right off of I-85, less than 3 miles from GSP, 7 miles from downtown Greenville, and next door to TopGolf, and you’ve got a winning combination. • 1371 Garlington Rd.; 864.728.5051; choicehotels.com/sc555

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN

This newly renovated hotel is located in the heart of downtown Greenville, at the corner of Main and Broad Streets, across from the Peace Center. After spending a day exploring the hundreds of shops and restaurants nearby, order a cocktail at The Bistro and unwind on the adjoining Village Green. • 50 W. Broad St.; 864.451.5700; marriott.com/gspgd

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT GREENVILLE –HAYWOOD MALL

Next to Haywood Mall and minutes from downtown, this Marriott offers the services guests need to stay productive and refreshed in its well-designed guestrooms. A fitness center and outdoor pool provide places to exercise and relax, while The Bistro offers in-house dining options for breakfast and dinner. • 70 Orchard Park Dr.; 864.234.0300; marriott.com/gspch

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT GSP AIRPORT

Courtyard Greenville Airport offers accommodations with a clean-lined contemporary look and a neutral palette. Business travelers will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to GSP, Michelin, and BMW. All guests can satisfy their workout needs at the on-site fitness center (open 24/7). The Bistro offers breakfast, Starbucks coffee, dinner, and Bar.

• 115 The Parkway; 864.213.9009; marriott.com/gspph

CROWNE PLAZA GREENVILLE

Modernized, recently updated spaces, including the lobby, outfit this atrium hotel. A self-service “smart meeting area,” free Wi-Fi, 8,200 square feet of meeting/ event space, a 24-hour fitness center, and a complimentary shuttle to the airport and downtown, round out the amenities. For dinner, adjacent Ruth’s Chris Steak House is the place for Prime steaks and chops.

• 851 Congaree Rd.; 864.297.6300; crowneplaza.com/gsp-ropermt

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN RIVERPLACE

Experience Blue Ridge views while sipping cocktails at UP on the Roof. Enjoy complimentary cookedto-order breakfast and evening reception or dine at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Take a relaxing swim or unwind in two-room balcony suites overlooking the Reedy River. All under one roof, nestled along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

• 250 RiverPlace; 864.263.4800; embassysuitesgreenvilledowntown.com

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON GREENVILLE GOLF RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER

Greenville’s only golf-course resort and conference center offers 268 renovated suites, two pools, tennis courts, The Preserve at Verdae golf course, Craft 670 restaurant, and 44,000 square feet of event space. Breakfast and an evening reception are included, as is a free shuttle to and from GSP International Airport.

• 670 Verdae Blvd.; 864.676.9090; embassysuitesgreenville.com

FAIRFIELD INN GREENVILLE – SPARTANBURG AIRPORT

Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, count on a friendly welcome and affordable prices here. Comfortable updated rooms are outfitted with a well-lit work desk, luxurious linens, and a flat-screen TV. Get the day off to a good start with the Fairfield’s complimentary hot breakfast. • 48 Fisherman Ln.; 864.234.9916; marriott.com/gsppr

GRAND BOHEMIAN LODGE GREENVILLE

Opened in fall 2022, this boutique lodge with its stone veneer and cedar-shake roof tucks in next to Falls Park on the Reedy. The Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, part of the Kessler Collection of hotels, features a restaurant and bourbon bar, both with outdoor seating overlooking Reedy River Falls. • 44 E. Camperdown Way; 864.520.5300; kesslercollection.com

GREENVILLE MARRIOTT

Located just minutes from GSP International Airport, Topgolf, and the BMW Performance Center, this AAA 3-Diamond Hotel is renowned for its award-winning service and offers well-appointed rooms and a concierge level. Amenities include a complimentary airport shuttle, outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, Artisan restaurant and bar, plus plenty of indoor/outdoor event space. • One Parkway East; 864.297.0300; marriott.com/gspap

HAMPTON INN & SUITES GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN RIVERPLACE

Nestled in the heart of downtown, this Hampton Inn overlooks the Reedy River and the TD Stage at the Peace Center. Enjoy a free breakfast before heading out to walk to Greenville’s finest dining and entertainment options—including the Peace Center, Falls Park on the Reedy, and the Greenville Drive’s Fluor Field baseball stadium. • 171 RiverPlace; 864.271.8700; hamptoninnandsuitesgreenville.com

HAMPTON INN GREENVILLE

– I-385 HAYWOOD MALL

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown attractions and suburban shopping, this Hampton Inn offers guests easy access to entertainment venues, restaurants, businesses, and hospitals. All rooms are equipped with a microwave and mini-refrigerator, and a hot breakfast and Wi-Fi come compliments of the house. • 255 Congaree Rd.; 864.516.2400; hilton.com/en/hampton

HAMPTON INN GREENVILLE – I-385 WOODRUFF ROAD

This award-winning Hampton Inn on the Eastside offers free wireless and wired high-speed Internet access throughout, as well as an on-site fitness center. In the morning, Hampton’s On the House™ breakfast is available in the lobby. In a hurry? Grab an On the Run Breakfast Bag™ from the front desk. • 15 Park Woodruff Dr.; 864.213.8200; hamptoninngreenville.com

HAMPTON INN GREENVILLE/ TRAVELERS REST

Bordering the 23-mile Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail near Furman University, this revamped Hampton Inn is just minutes away from downtown Greenville and the hiking trails at Paris Mountain State Park. Guests can take advantage of a free hot breakfast, plus a fitness room and outdoor pool. • 593 Roe Center Ct., Travelers Rest; 864.834.5550; greenvillesc.hamptoninn.com

HILTON GARDEN INN GREENVILLE

Located off I-85 and I-385, this newly renovated Hilton hotel is just steps from The Shops at Greenridge, minutes from GSP International Airport, and a quick drive to downtown Greenville. Guests love the on-site restaurant and bar, the 24-hour business center, the 24/7 fitness center, and the outdoor saltwater pool.

• 108 Carolina Point Pkwy.; 864.284.0111; greenville.hgi.com

HILTON GREENVILLE

Just a few miles from downtown Greenville, the Hilton Greenville offers all the creature comforts with its on-site restaurant, 24hour business center, indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Parking is complimentary, as is the shuttle to/from GSP International Airport. • 45 W. Orchard Park Dr.; 864.232.4747; greenvillesc. hilton.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES - GREENVILLE/TAYLORS

Start the day with a brisk workout at the on-site fitness center, then enjoy a complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast Bar (grab-and-go options are available). Rooms are conveniently outfitted with Keurig coffee makers, refrigerators, and microwaves, not to mention cozy Downlite Enviroloft hypoallergenic triple-sheet bedding. • 2025 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.800.5600; ihg. com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ greenville/gspgg/hoteldetail

HOLIDAY INN WOODRUFF ROAD

After a day doing business or exploring Greenville’s attractions, get a good night’s sleep under the fluffy comforter on your bed. In the morning, catch up on work at the hotel’s 24-hour business center or catch a workout at the fitness center before enjoying breakfast at Twist Bar & Grill. • 25 Old Country Rd; 864.720.2600; holidayinn.com/greenvillesc

HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON GREENVILLE AIRPORT

Consider this innovative allsuites hotel your home away from home while on a business trip or an extended stay in Greenville. Rooms come with a Serta Suite Dreams® mattress, a kitchen area, and a work desk with an ergonomic chair. The hotel is only four miles from GSP International Airport. • 20 Beacon Dr.; 864.288.0000; hilton.com/en/ home2

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON GREENVILLE

Off I-85, minutes from CU-ICAR corporations, and across from The Shops at Greenridge, Homewood Suites accommodates guests with pet-friendly rooms, a full breakfast, and a weekday wine reception. All studios and one-bedroom suites have separate living and sleeping areas and full kitchens that the hotel staff will stock upon request. • 102 Carolina Point Pkwy.; 864.297.9140; greenville. homewoodsuites.com

HOMEWOOD SUITES

BY HILTON GREENVILLE

DOWNTOWN

Why shouldn’t you have all the comforts of home when you travel? At this all-suite hotel across from Fluor Field at the West End, you’ll enjoy amenities such as a full kitchen, a 24-hour convenience store, on-site laundry facilities, a free business center, and online check-in and room selection. • 950 S. Main St.; 864.900.2380; homewoodsuites3.hilton.com

HOTEL HARTNESS

Hotel Hartness is a luxury retreat with a spa and event space amid a 180-acre nature preserve. The boutique resort offers world-class service and accommodations minutes from Downtown Greenville and GSP International Airport. Exceptional food and beverage offerings abound with Patterson Kitchen + Bar, The Captain Bar, and Village Kitchen. • 120 Halston Ave.; 864.686.8900; hotelhartness.com

HYATT PLACE

GREENVILLE/DOWNTOWN

Located a couple of blocks off Main Street, Hyatt Place adds another bright star to Greenville’s constellation of downtown hotels. Each of the 130 contemporary-style rooms includes a “Cozy Corner” with a sleeper sofa, and many of the city’s top attractions are located within a mile of the hotel. • 128 E. Broad St.; 864.720.2700; hyattplacegreenvilledowntown.com

HYATT PLACE GREENVILLE/HAYWOOD

Style and innovation create a unique hotel experience in oversized rooms with separate living and sleeping areas. Guests are treated to snacks and beverages in the 24-hour café, and a hot breakfast with their stay. Other perks: complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, and shuttle service within 2 miles of the hotel. • 40 W. Orchard Park Dr.; 864.232.3000; hyattplacegreenville.com

HYATT REGENCY GREENVILLE

Anchoring the bustling north end of Main Street, this downtown landmark is only steps from dining, shopping, parks, and attractions. The hotel features an eight-story atrium lobby, expansive meeting spaces, an on-site Starbucks, and Roost Restaurant with an outdoor patio overlooking NOMA Square. Complimentary airport shuttle, 24-hour gym, and a seasonal outdoor pool. • 220 N. Main St.; 864.235.1234; greenville.hyatt.com

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN

Spacious and stylish guest room suites with fully equipped kitchens and on-site bar/restaurant Oak & Honey. Enjoy a state-of-the-art techno gym, an outdoor seasonal pool and sundeck, reservable bikes, grocery delivery, and a complimentary breakfast buffet. Walking distance to Falls Park, the Peace Center, shopping, and dining. • 200 E. Washington St.; 864.720.2900; marriott.com/gspgr

RESIDENCE INN GREENVILLE

For an extended stay in Greenville, spread out in spacious studio and one-bedroom suites across Woodruff Road from The Shops at Greenridge. Enjoy a host of amenities to sweeten your visit, from free grocery-delivery service and stocking your in-room refrigerator to evening social hours and an on-site fitness center. • 80 Carolina Point Pkwy.; 864.297.5000; marriott.com/gspgv

RESIDENCE INN GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT

Off Pelham Road and I-85, the Residence Inn is minutes from GSP International Airport and within walking distance of stores and restaurants. Studio, 1- and 2-bedroom suites come with a fully equipped kitchen and large workstation. Enjoy their newly renovated hotel along with a free daily hot breakfast. • 120 Milestone Way; 864.627.0001; marriott.com/gspri

SLEEP INN AT GREENVILLE CONVENTION CENTER

Close to downtown Greenville and within walking distance of the Greenville Convention Center, the Sleep Inn offers an exceptional value with a hot breakfast, premium Wi-Fi, and passes to a local fitness center. Shuttle service is available within 2 miles of the hotel and to/ from downtown Greenville and GSP International Airport. • 231 N. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.240.2006; choicehotels.com/sc005

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN

This chic property is a ‘Suite’ escape in the heart of downtown Greenville, walkable to shopping, dining, parks, and entertainment. Amenities include restaurant/bar Oak & Honey, a techno gym, an outdoor pool, luxurious outdoor seating, grills, reservable bikes, complimentary breakfast, and unique meeting spaces. • 200 E. Washington St.; 864.720.2901; marriott.com/gspgs

THE WESTIN POINSETT GREENVILLE

Built in 1925, this AAA 4-Diamond Hotel was lovingly restored in 2000. Spacious rooms boast Westin’s Heavenly Bed® and Roaring ’20s-inspired décor, while amenities include Spoonbread Restaurant, a business center, a concierge, and 12,000 square feet of meeting space including two gorgeous ballrooms. • 120 S. Main St.; 864.421.9700; marriott.com/gspwi

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ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTELS

BEST WESTERN TRAVELERS REST/ GREENVILLE

This pet-friendly hotel puts you near Furman University and downtown Travelers Rest. • 110 Hawkins Rd., Travelers Rest; 864.834.7040; bestwestern.com

COMFORT INN – HAYWOOD MALL

Conveniently located near Haywood Mall, the hotel has an on-site business center and an outdoor pool. • 246 Congaree Rd.; 864.288.1200; choicehotels.com/sc543

COMFORT INN & SUITES GREER

– GREENVILLE

Enjoy the convenience of a free hot breakfast, parking, and a location near downtown Greer, BMW & GSP Airport. • 1315 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer; 864.877.0076; choicehotels.com/sc610

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT GREENVILLE/MAULDIN

Enjoy comfortable rooms with access to an outdoor pool and fitness center. • 100 Millport Cir.; 864.281.7887; marriott.com/gspcm

DRURY INN & SUITES GREENVILLE

Near the intersection of I-85 and I-385, Drury Inn offers a complimentary hot breakfast and evening wine reception. • 10 Carolina Point Pkwy.; 864.288.4401; druryhotels.com/locations/greenville-sc/druryinn-and-suites-greenville

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

– GREENVILLE AIRPORT

Set behind Michelin North America’s headquarters, this hotel couldn’t be more convenient. • 2681 Dry Pocket Rd.; 864.213.9331; hiexpress.com/gvl-pelhamrd

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

– SIMPSONVILLE

Balance work and play, between the fullservice business center and the outdoor pool. • 642 Fairview Rd., Simpsonville; 864.962.3228; ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/simpsonville/gspsv/hoteldetail

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

– WOODRUFF ROAD

Located in the Woodruff Road corridor, convenient to I-85/I-385, shopping, dining, and entertainment. • 1036 Woodruff Rd.; 864.678.5555; ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/greenville/gspwr/hoteldetail

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES

GREENVILLE HAYWOOD

Rooms at this pet-friendly hotel overlook a courtyard with a pool and gazebo. • 65 W. Orchard Park Dr.; 864.233.8018; laquintagreenvillehaywoodroad.com

MINT HOUSE GREENVILLE – WEST END

This high-tech, apartment-style hotel boasts a 24/7 on-site hospitality team and spacious 700-1,200+ sq. ft. rooms. • 101 Falls Park Dr., Suite 103; 855.972.9090; minthouse.com/city/ greenville

STAYBRIDGE SUITES GREENVILLE

A great alternative to downtown and the surrounding area. Full kitchens, free parking, breakfast, Wi-Fi. • 31 Market Point Dr.; 864.288.4448; staybridge.com/greenvillesc

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM GREENVILLE AIRPORT

Within walking distance of 40 restaurants, the Wingate is near Michelin and GSP International Airport. • 33 Beacon Dr.; 864.281.1281; wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/ greenville-south-carolina/wingate-by-wyndhamgreenville-airport/overview

AND HOSTELS

HOTEL DOMESTIQUE

North of Greenville, Domestique lays out contemporary luxury against stunning mountain views. • 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest; 864.516.1715; hoteldomestique.com

MODAL

A mix of shared bunk-style and private rooms fill this 20-bed hostel, coffee shop, and art gallery. • 813 Augusta St.; 864.884.2834; staymodal.com

PETTIGRU PLACE BED & BREAKFAST

Southern hospitality welcomes guests to six luxurious rooms, lush gardens, and gourmet breakfasts. • 302 Pettigru St.; 864.242.4529; pettigruplace.com

RED HORSE INN

A wine bar and music on the terrace enhance a stay at this pastoral inn. • 45 Winstons Chase Ct., Landrum; 864.909.1575; theredhorseinn.com

CAMPING

TENTRR

From backcountry camping to glamping, Tentrr sets you up in style. • Locations in Greenville County, and around the country; 888.798.9093; tentrr.com/s/ sites/?q=greenville+sc

TRAVELERS REST / N GREENVILLE KOA HOLIDAY

Open year-round, this campground has 45 FHU RV sites and 4 deluxe cabins near downtown TR. • 2400 N. Hwy. 25, Travelers Rest; 864.834.8150; koa.com/campgrounds/ greenville

GETTING HERE

AIRLINES

ALLEGIANT AIR 702.505.8888; allegiantair.com

AMERICAN AIRLINES 800.433.7300; aa.com

CONTOUR AIRLINES 888.332.6686; contourairlines.com

DELTA AIR LINES 800.221.1212; delta.com

SILVER AIRWAYS 801.401.9100; silverairways.com

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 800.435.9792; southwest.com

UNITED AIRLINES 800.241.6522; united.com

AIRPORTS

GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT (GMU)

100 Tower Dr., Unit 2; 864.242.4777; greenvilledowntownairport.com

GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GSP) 2000 GSP Dr., Greer (Exit 57 off I-85); 864.877.7426; gspairport.com

BUSES & TRAINS

AMTRAK: GREENVILLE TRAIN STATION 1120 W. Washington St.; 1.800.USA. RAIL; amtrak.com/stations/grv

GREYHOUND: GREENVILLE BUS STATION

9 Hendrix Dr.; 864.235.4741; greyhound.com/en-us/busstation/350416

GETTING AROUND

BIKE RENTALS

GREENVILLE B-CYCLE

Various locations downtown; 864.423.9088; greenvillebcycle.com

PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES

GREENVILLE

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 11A; 864.565.9600; pedegoelectricbikes. com/dealers/greenville

REEDY RIDES

50 S. Richardson St.; 864.419.2944; reedyrides.com

BUSES & TROLLEYS

DOWNTOWN TROLLEY 864.467.5000; greenvillesc.gov/597/ trolley or download Trolley Tracker Greenville App

GREENLINK 100 W. McBee Ave.; 864.467.2700; ridegreenlink.com

CUSTOM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & TOURS

ATCHISON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 120 Interstate Park, Spartanburg; 864.595.1234; atchisontransport.com

EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2311 Airport Rd., Greer; 864.609.5466; eastsidelimo.com

JEAN’S BUS SERVICE 207 Furman Hall Rd.; 864.242.1673; jeansbussvc.

NATIONAL CHARTER BUS GREENVILLE 844.755.0510; nationalbuscharter. com/greenville-charter-bus

SOUTHERN SHUTTLES 864.248.6209; southernshuttles.com

VAN IN BLACK P.O. Box 533, Bostic, NC; 800.903.2503; vaninblack.com

YOUNG TRANSPORTATION 843 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC; 828.258.0084; youngtransportation.com

GETTING FAMILIAR

VISITOR SERVICES

VISITGREENVILLESC

VISITOR CENTER

206 S. Main St. (1st floor of City Hall); 864.233.0461 or 800.717.0023; VisitGreenvilleSC.com; Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm

VISITGREENVILLESC SALES & MARKETING OFFICE

148 River St., Suite 100; 864.421.0000; VisitGreenvilleSC.com

DISCOVER UPCOUNTRY CAROLINA ASSOCIATION

500 E. North St., Suite C; 864.233.2690; upcountrysc.com

EXPERIENCE CLEMSON

1 N. Main St., Suite B; 864.365.0603; clemson.edu/visit/experienceclemson

KIDDING AROUND GREENVILLE kiddingaroundgreenville.com

LAKE HARTWELL COUNTRY

120 History Ln., Pendleton; 864.646.3782; lakehartwellcountry.com

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM 1205 Pendleton St., Columbia; 803.734.0124; discoversouthcarolina.com

BLACKSBURG WELCOME CENTER 100 I-85 South, Blacksburg; 864.839.6742; discoversouthcarolina.com; Open daily 9am-5pm

FAIR PLAY WELCOME CENTER 100 Welcome Center Pl., Fair Play; 864.972.3731; discoversouthcarolina.com; Open daily 9am-5pm

LANDRUM WELCOME CENTER 200 I-26 E, Landrum; 864.457.2228; discoversouthcarolina.com; Open daily 9am-5pm

MEDIA/PUBLISHING GROUPS

COMMUNITY JOURNALS PUBLISHING GROUP 581 Perry Ave.; 864.679.1200; communityjournals.com

THE GREENVILLE NEWS 32 E. Broad St.; 864.298.4100; greenvilleonline.com

INSOUTH MAGAZINE 2320 E. North St., Suite QQ; 864.558.1455; insouthmagazine.com

GETTING YOUR PLANNING ON

EVENT VENUES

AVENUE

110 E. Court St.; 864.553.0818; avenuegreenville.com

BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA

Greenville’s state-of-the-art, 15,000seat performance and sports arena brings in big-name acts and serves as the home ice to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits ice-hockey team. 650 N. Academy St.; 864.241.3800; bonsecoursarena.com

CAMP BUCKHORN 2401 State Park Rd.; 864.244.5565; southcarolinaparks.com/parismountain/camp-buckhorn

CLEMSON GREENVILLE ONE 1 N. Main St.; 864.986.9442; clemson.edu/business/departments/ mba/contact-us/index.html

COMMERCE CLUB

55 Beattie Pl., 17th floor; 864.232.5600; mycommerceclub.com

EVENTS AT JUDSON MILL 701 Easley Bridge Rd.; 864.248.4868; eventsatjudsonmill.com

GREENBRIER FARMS

766 Hester Store Rd., Easley; 864.855.9782; greenbrierfarms.com

GREENVILLE CONVENTION CENTER

With 60,000 square feet of meeting space–including a 30,000-squarefoot ballroom–and 280,000 square feet of exhibit space, this outstanding venue hosts trade shows, conventions, conferences, and special events. 1 Exposition Dr.; 864.233.2562; meetgcc.com

GREENVILLE ONE CENTER

2 W. Washington St., Suite 200; 864.625.0504; greenvilleonecenter.com

THE LOFT AT SOBY’S

22-A E. Court St.; 864.232.7007; table301.com

MELVIN & DOLLIE YOUNTS CONFERENCE CENTER

Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2390; furman.edu/younts

PLEASANT RIDGE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER

4232 Hwy. 11, Marietta; 864.660.1065; greenvillerec.com/ pleasant-ridge

PRETTY PLACE –

FRED W. SYMMES CHAPEL 4399 YMCA Camp Rd., Cleveland; 864.836.3291; campgreenville.org/ pretty-place

SAKANAGA

295 Sakanaga Trace, Marietta; 864.553.3946; sakanaga.com

SOUTHERN BLEACHERY 250 Mill St., Dock 3, Taylors; 864.671.1473; southernbleachery.com

UNIVERSITY CENTER OF GREENVILLE 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite A7; 864.250.1111; greenville.org/stateof-the-art-facilities

ZEN – AN ELEGANT SPACE FOR HIRE 924 S. Main St.; 864.235.5770; zengreenville.com

EVENT & MEETING PLANNING SERVICES

CB EVENTS

216 Industrial Dr.; 864.784.9030; cbevents.org

INDUSTRY EVENT RENTALS 216 Industrial Dr.; 864.735.7845; industryeventrentals.com

MOSAIX GROUP 220 N. Main St., Suite 500; 828.654.8118; mosaixgroup.com

PLANIT GVL 2435 E. North St., Suite 1108-330; 864.214.5733; planitgvl.com

THE PROPER BOX Railside Studios, 46 Lois Ave., Suite F; 864.505.3742; theproperbox.com

GETTING RELOCATED

ARCHITECTS

CRAIG GAULDEN DAVIS 19 Washington Park; 864.242.0761; cgdarch.com

PELHAM ARCHITECTS, LLC 100 W. Washington St., Suite 400; 864.271.7633; pelhamarchitects.com

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

GODSHALL PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING & STAFFING 310 University Ridge; 864.242.3491; sccareersearch.com

HOUSING

ABBERLY MARKET POINT 30 Market Point Dr.; 855.998.6610; abberlymarketpoint.com

THE CLIFFS 3851 Hwy. 11, Travelers Rest; 864.865.5040; cliffsliving.com/greenville HARTNESS 2000 Society St., Suite 102; 864.920.0375; hartnessliving.com

KEOWEE KEY 1392 Stamp Creek Rd., Salem; 864.944.2312; keoweekeysc.com

THE RESERVE AT LAKE KEOWEE 190 Village Green Loop, Sunset; 864.868.4000; reserveatlakekeowee.com

STANLEY MARTIN HOMES 571.899.4168; stanleymartin.com

TONSOFRENTALS.COM 330 E. Coffee St.; 800.789.1135; tonsofrentals.com

REALTORS & REALTY GROUPS

ANGELA RODRIGUEZ, THE PARKER GROUP 147 Welborn St., Suite A2 (The Commons); 864.609.7219; parkergroupservices.com

APRIL J. JOHNSON, KELLER WILLIAMS GREENVILLE UPSTATE 403 Woods Lake Rd, Suite 100; 864.214.5308; apriljohnson.kw.com

AMY STONE, REAL BROKER, LLC 141 Traction St.; 864.385.8180; onereal.com

BACHTEL REALTY GROUP 800 Regent Park Ct.; 864.399.7899; bachtelrealtygroup.com

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES C. DAN JOYNER, REALTORS 1016 Woods Crossing Rd.; 864.242.6650; cdanjoyner.com

BETH CRIGLER, C. DAN JOYNER, REALTORS 2021 Augusta St.; 864.241.2880; bethjoynercrigler.com

BETH NICHOLS, JOAN HERLONG & ASSOCIATES | SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 1 McDaniel Greene; 864.382.3800; bit.ly/bethnichols

CAROL PYFROM & ASSOCIATES, INC., ALLEN TATE REALTORS

117 Batesville Rd., Ste 205, Simpsonville; 1209C Stamp Creek Rd., Salem; 864.608.3312; carolpyfrom.com

CHRISTY GREAR, ALLEN TATE REALTORS

323 Buncombe St.; 864.385.0205; christygrear.allentate.com

COLDWELL BANKER CAINE

111 Williams St.; 864.250.2850; cbcaine.com

EXPERT REAL ESTATE TEAM 3165 N. Hwy. 14, Greer; 864.895.9791; expertrealestateteam.com

HEATHER STEMANN, THE PARKER GROUP

147 Welborn St., Suite A2 (The Commons); 864.386.5961; parkergroupservices.com

JOAN HERLONG & ASSOCIATES | SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 1 McDaniel Greene; 864.297.3450; jha-sothebysrealty.com

MARCHANT REAL ESTATE 100 W. Stone Ave.; 864.467.0085; marchantco.com

MARCI MASITTO, COLDWELL BANKER CAINE

111 Williams St.; 864.360.1387; coldwellbanker.com/ColdwellBanker-Caine-10985c/MarciMasitto-7669067a

ROBIN GUNDANA, PSA®, SRES®, REALTY ONE GROUP FREEDOM 355 Woodruff Rd., Suite 110; 864.724.9522; robingundana. myrealtyonegroup.com

VICTORIA COTTLE, KELLER WILLIAMS GREENVILLE UPSTATE 403 Woods Lake Rd., Suite 100; 864.275.3953; bestgreenvillerealestate.com

WILSON ASSOCIATES - DOWNTOWN 213 E. Broad St.; 864.640.8700; wilsonassociates.net

The Carolina’s #1 Undergraduate Curriculum

What Will They Learn? 2020-2021

WONDRACEK REALTY GROUP

101-A Regency Commons Dr.; Greer; 864.643.0474; sellinggreenville.com

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE

1 Hoke Smith Blvd.; 864.987.4612; rollinggreenvillage.com

UTILITIES

DUKE ENERGY

40 W. Broad St., Suite 690; 864.370.5063; duke-energy.com

GETTING ACQUAINTED

ASSOCIATIONS

“What Will They Learn” study by the American Council

Trustees and Alumni.

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 118-year tradition of excellence.

• A beautiful rural campus in the foothills of North Carolina.

• Home to students from 91 NC counties, 45 US states and 46 foreign countries.

Gardner-Webb University is the Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education.

HOME TO:

• Nine colleges and schools

• Fourteen academic departments

• More than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, online and seated

• A world-class faculty from across the globe

Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. It’s college the way it was always meant to be...and still is at GWU.

Visit us online at gardner-webb.edu

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

FOUNTAIN INN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 102 Depot St., Fountain Inn; 864.862.2586 x122; fountaininnchamber.org

GREATER GREER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 111 Trade St., Greer; 864.877.3131; greerchamber.com

GREATER TRAVELERS REST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

27 S. Main St., Suite 16-P, Travelers Rest; 864.708.0888; greatertrchamber.com

GREENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) 408 N. Church St., Suite C; 864.242.5052; bbb.org/upstatesc

BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA INC. 2350 Hwy. 101 South; 864.250.0022; bmwcca.org

FRIENDS OF SILVERMONT 364 E. Main St., Brevard, NC; 828.862.5984; silvermont.org

GREENVILLE AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GADC) 233 N. Main St., Suite 250; 864.235.2008; greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com

GREENVILLE AREA PARKINSON SOCIETY P.O. Box 6505; 864.905.2574; gapsonline.org

JASMINE ROAD P.O. Box 25452, Greenville; 864.546.5077; jasmineroad.org

THE MAKERS COLLECTIVE 2909 Old Buncombe Rd.; makerscollective.org

MISS COLLEGIATE USA ORGANIZATION 443.725-4044; misscollegiateusa.org

SC RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION (SCRLA) 1122 Lady St., Suite 1210, Columbia; 803.765.9000; scrla.org

TAYLORS TOWNSQUARE 250 Mill St., Taylors; 864.501.3918; taylorstownsquare.com

UPSTATE FOREVER 507 Pettigru St.; 864.250.0500; upstateforever.org

UPSTATE SC ALLIANCE 3 Research Dr., Suite 230; 864.283.2300; upstatescalliance.com

URBAN LEAGUE OF THE UPSTATE 255 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. E11; 864.244.3862; urbanleagueupstate.org

550 S. Main St., Suite 550; 864.242.1050; greenvillechamber.org

MAULDIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; 864.297.1323; mauldinchamber.org

SIMPSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 105 W. Curtis St., Suite A, Simpsonville; 864.963.3781; simpsonvillechamber.com

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CITY OF FOUNTAIN INN

200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn; 864.862.4421; fountaininn.org

CITY OF GREENVILLE

206 S. Main St.; 864.232.2273; greenvillesc.gov

CITY OF GREENVILLE PARKS & RECREATION 206 S. Main St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov

CITY OF GREER 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer; 864.848.2150; cityofgreer.org

CITY OF MAULDIN

5 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; 864.288.4910; cityofmauldin.org

CITY OF SIMPSONVILLE

118 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville; 864.967.9526; simpsonville.com

CITY OF TRAVELERS REST

125 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest; 864.834.8740; travelersrestsc.com

GREENVILLE COUNTY 301 University Ridge; 864.467.7105; greenvillecounty.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com

The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal identified Gardner-Webb University in 2021 as the only school in North Carolina and South Carolina to earn an “A” on the annual

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GETTING WHAT YOU NEED

ADVERTISING AGENCIES

BRANDFARMERS 864.363.4094; brandfarmers.com

EP+CO 110 E. Court St., Suite 400; 864.271.0500; epandcompany.com

UPPER WEST CREATIVE One N. Main St., Suite 400; 864.420.6627; upperwest.agency

CHURCHES

GFN CHURCH 1201 Haywood Rd.; 864.233.4890; gfnchurch.org

ST. JOHN OF THE LADDER ORTHODOX CHURCH 213 Roper Mountain Rd. Ext.; 864.299.1140; stjohnoftheladder.org

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

JUSTICE CONSULTING 864.303.6640; tjustice@just-consults.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GREENVILLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1501 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 800.336.6309; greenvillefcu.com

GREENVILLE HERITAGE FCU 520 W. Washington St.; 864.467.4160; greenvilleheritage.com

HEALTHCARE

CENTERWELL SENIOR PRIMARY CARE 101 Orchard Park Dr.; 864.479.4995; centerwellprimarycare.com/en/ upstate-sc/orchard-park.html

INSURANCE

DILLON SUMNER, WOODMEN LIFE 864.426.0228; woodmenlife.org/ reps/dillonsumner

HEAD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 2C; 864.232.7355; headfinancial.com

LIBRARIES

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY

SYSTEM: HUGHES MAIN LIBRARY (DOWNTOWN) 25 Heritage Green Pl.; 864.242.5000; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY

SYSTEM: ANDERSON ROAD BRANCH 2625 Anderson Rd.; 864.269.5210; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY

SYSTEM: AUGUSTA ROAD BRANCH 100 Lydia St.; 864.277.0161; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: BEREA BRANCH 111 N. Hwy 25 Bypass; 864.246.1695; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: FIVE FORKS BRANCH 104 Sunnydale Dr., Simpsonville; 864.234.4904; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: FOUNTAIN INN BRANCH 311 N. Main St., Fountain Inn; 864.862.2576; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: GREER BRANCH 505 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer; 864.877.8722; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: MAULDIN BRANCH 800 W. Butler Rd.; 864.277.7397; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY

SYSTEM: PELHAM ROAD BRANCH 1508 Pelham Rd.; 864.288.6688; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY

SYSTEM: TAYLORS BRANCH 316 W. Main St., Taylors; 864.268.5955; greenvillelibrary.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: TRAVELERS REST BRANCH 17 Center St., Travelers Rest; 864.834.3650; greenvillelibrary.org

PET ADOPTION

GREENVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY 305 Airport Rd.; 864.242.3626; greenvillehumane.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

FIREWATER PHOTOGRAPHY LLC 864.561.7626; firewaterphotography.com

POSTAL SERVICES

GREENVILLE MAIN POST OFFICE 600 W. Washington St.; 864.282.8449; usps.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS

SMOAK PUBLIC RELATIONS LLC 105 N. Spring St., Suite 111; 864.235.8330; smoakpr.com

TK PR 333 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.469.7488; tkpublicrelations.com

Furman University

GETTING EDUCATED

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY 316 Boulevard, Anderson; 864.231.2000; andersonuniversity.edu

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.242.5100; bju.edu

CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 245 Cavalier Dr.; 864.299.1522; cces.org

FURMAN UNIVERSITY 3300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2000; furman.edu

GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY 110 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC; 704.406.4000; gardner-webb.edu

GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 301 E. Camperdown Way; 864.355.3100; greenville.k12.sc.us

GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.250.8000; gvltec.edu

NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY 7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville; 864.977.7000; ngu.edu

SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15 University St.; 864.282.3777; scgsah.org

UNIVERSITY CENTER OF GREENVILLE 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite A7; 864.250.1111; greenville.org

ANOTHER REASON TO GRIN IN

GREENVILLE.

We’d love to add some excitement to your visit here in Greenville, and it starts with taking one of our new BMWs out on our track. Pro instructors will guide you through thrilling driving events, pushing you to limits you never thought you’d reach.

We’re friendly too, so bring your friends for a Group Event to add even more smiles behind the wheel. And with locations in California and Indianapolis, fun is always nearby. It’s just another reason to grin in Greenville.

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