PREVIOUS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A cute metallic “Swamp Rabbit” filled with recycled materials reminds riders and runners not to litter along the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Firewater Photography/ Kris Decker • The TD Stage at the Peace Center is nestled on the banks of the Reedy River in downtown Greenville. Fred Rollison Photography • Whether you are shopping for a day in the kitchen or a trip around the world, this vintage emporium is filled with old-timey housewares, jellies, clothing, footwear, travel & outdoor gear, toys, over 500 old-fashioned candies and more. Mast General Store • Fried Green Tomatoes at Soby’s New South Cuisine, served with Blackened Haricots Verts, Pimento Cheese Fondue, and Crispy Carrots. Table 301/Stephen Stinson THIS PAGE: In 2015, Methodical coffee opened with a line out the door and has remained a refuge for coffee lovers ever since. Joshua Rodriguez
town has a charming Main Street area chock full of outdoor cafes, specialty stores, a historic district, museums, and even a zoo. Looking for a nostalgic place to shop with kids of all sizes, look no further than Mast General Store, which is a step back in time. For trendy home décor, Vintage Now Modern on South Main is a definite stop for oneof-kind items. A few miles off of Main, West Greenville Village is an area getting a total makeover with many eclectic boutiques, coffee houses, and artisan pop-ups. Greenville’s devotion to food is abundant with choices to fit all tastes, budgets, and occasions. When you are ready to break for food, a favorite eatery for a relaxing wine lunch is Le Passerelle, a casual French bistro located at the base of Liberty Bridge overlooking the Falls. For a lively culinary experience try Jī 24
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Rōz, a family-style farm-to-table Greek
restaurant. Craving a burger and a draft from one of the local breweries? Stop by the gastropub called Nose Dive. If a picnic is more your style or you want to pick up some culinary specialties for home, stop at Caviar & Bananas just off Main on North Laurens Street. Post lunch, and to settle your food coma, stroll to Methodical Coffee at 101 North Main or CR Tea off of South Main for an afternoon “pick me up.” If you can stay into the night or overnight, catch a show at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre which hosts everything from ballet to plays to comedic and musical acts. Theater is nothing unless paired with dinner on the town, but with the culinary mega show going on in Greenville, the decision is a difficult one. A favorite among foodies is Husk, from the James Beard Award
winner Chef Sean Brock (dinner only, closed Mondays), specializing in meltin-your-mouth southern cuisine using local ingredients. Pre- or post-theater drinks are a must-do at either the rooftop bar of SIP Whiskey and Wine or go where the locals go for craft cocktails at Ink N Ivy. With so many enjoyable things to see and do in Greenville, if you should need trip planning advice for bigger groups or longer stays, professional companies like Tick Tock Concierge at ticktockconcierge.com will plan everything for you from soup to nuts. For day-tripping-made-easy, check out visitgreenvillesc.com for information on current events, festivals, retail and restaurant hours, and suggested itineraries. With moderate temperatures, Greenville is a year-round destination for playtime anytime with friends or family. •
