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THE ANCHORAGE This eclectic neighborhood restaurant located in the Village of West Greenville specializes in expertly crafted small plates, esoteric wines, and craft cocktails. • 586 Perry Ave.; 864.219.3082; theanchoragerestaurant.com; $$ D
ARTISAN Pecan-crusted trout and shrimp and grits number among the tempting items on the menu of the dining room at the Greenville Marriott. • One Parkway East; 864.297.0300; artisangreenville.com; $$
AUGUSTA GRILL The menu changes daily at this neigh-borhood eatery, a go-to on Augusta for more than 20 years. Locals in the know drop in on Wednesday nights for the crab cake special. •1818 Augusta St., Suite 116; 864.242.0316; augustagrill.com; $$$ D
BISTRO 45 CAROLINA FRESH Focusing on fresh regional products from SC growers and producers, the Hilton Green-ville’s restaurant menu highlights the likes of cedar-roasted salmon and a flame-roasted bone-in pork chop. • 45 W. Orchard Park Dr.; 864.232.4747; greenvillesc.hilton.com; $$
CALIFORNIA DREAMING RESTAURANT For generous portions, reasonable prices, and fresh American cuisine head to California Dreaming for a laid-back night out. Entrées range from baby back ribs to fresh seafood and pasta. • 40 Beacon Dr.; 864.234.9000; californiadreaming.rest/location/greenville-sc; $$
CAROLINA ALE HOUSE American favorites on the menu, 20 TV screens, and a rooftop bar make Carolina Ale House a family-friendly place to enjoy a burger while you root for your favorite team. • 113 S. Main St.; 864.351.0521; carolinaalehouse.com; $$
CRAFT 670 RESTAURANT & BAR Set inside the airy atrium of the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center, the newly rebranded Craft 670 Restaurant serves up a contemporary take on Southern-inspired dishes. • 670 Verdae Blvd.; 864.676.9090; embassysuitesgreenville.com; $$
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Order a guide at SouthCarolinaParks.com or pick one up at any state park, and collect a stamp at each park you visit to start your journey toward becoming an Ultimate Outsider . Get a jump-start on the adventure at one of the many parks located in the Greenville area, including:
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5-TO-TRY FOODIE HEAVEN ON WHEELSSome of the most dynamic dishes in Greenville served up on the go.
GRILL MARKS Imaginative burgers and milkshakes—including spiked versions—take center stage at this Main Street eatery. The vibe is casual, and the prime people-watching from the patio can’t be beat. • 209 S. Main St.; 864.233.5825; grillmarks.com; $
INK N IVY Tattoo-inspired artwork deco-rates the walls of this three-level restaurant, which is crowned by a terrific rooftop deck. From chipotle lime chicken to maple-glazed salmon, delectable American food fills the menu. • 21 E. Coffee St.; 864.438.4698;greenville.inkanivy.com; $$
LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER Next door to the Peace Center, Larkin’s spotlights Prime steaks and fresh seafood to comple-ment the Reedy River view. Check out the new snack menu, served from 2pm to 5pm. • 318 S. Main St.; 864.467.9777;larkinsontheriver.com; $$$ R
LTO BURGER BAR More than 25 beers on tap, milkshakes, and one-of-a-kind burgers (think duck with bacon-date jam and kohlrabi slaw) bring diners in for more. Vegan and vegetarian burgers are also available. • 2541 N. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.214.1483; ltoburgerbargvl.com; $
MAC’S SPEED SHOP Known for its Carolina barbecue, Mac’s diverse menu includes pork, chicken, and brisket paired with Southern comfort sides such as mac ‘n’ cheese, hush puppies, and cheddar grits. • 930 S. Main St.; 864.239.0286; macspeedshop.com/greenville-sc; $
MARY BETH’S AT MCBEE STATION Locally renowned for excellent breakfasts (try the lemon ricot-ta pancakes), Mary Beth’s also serves innovative salads and sandwiches for lunch as well as steak, seafood, and pasta en-trées at dinner. • 500 E. McBee Ave., Suite 109; 864.242.2535; marybethsatmcbee.com; $$
MARY’S RESTAURANT AT FALLS COTTAGEMary Jones serves comfort food for lunch and weekend brunch in an 1893 cottage bordering Falls Park on the Reedy. Regulars favor the hot chicken salad, served with broccoli salad and a biscuit. • 615 S. Main St.; 864.298.0005; fallscottage.com; $
NORTHAMPTON WINE + DINE Serving dinner Monday through Saturday, and lunch on Saturday, this downtown café’s featured wines and refined menu items prove a perfect pairing. • 211 E. Broad St.; 864.271.3919; northamptonwineanddine.com; $$$
NOSE DIVE This upscale gastropub has been reinvented with windows that open onto Main Street, and Craft-ed bar upstairs. Dishes like crispy cured duck breast have kicked up the menu of urban comfort food. • 116 S. Main St.; 864.373.7300;thenosedive.com; $$
RESTAURANT 17 Chef Nick Graves’s skillfully prepared seasonal cuisine (think charred miso short ribs with bamboo rice grits) and gorgeous mountain views at Hotel Domes-tique, owned by cyclist George Hincapie. • 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest; 864.516.1254; restaurant17.com; $$$ D R
ROOST RESTAURANT The Hyatt Regency’s soil-to-city restaurant shines a light on local ingredients. Snag a seat at the Kitchen Counter to watch the chefs, or perch on the outdoor patio overlooking NOMA Square. • 220 N. Main St.; 864.298.2424;roostrestaurant.com; $$
SOBY’S NEW SOUTH CUISINE Fusing Southern recipes with contemporary flair, Soby’s offers new twists on old favorites. Corn-meal-dusted frogs’ legs and seared mountain trout with Carolina Gold rice will give you the idea. • 207 S. Main St.; 864.232.7007; sobys.com; $$$ D R
SOUTHERN CULTURE KITCHEN AND BAR Priding itself on made-from-scratch Southern cuisine at down-home prices, Southern Culture
features everything from buttermilk-brined fried chicken (served on a cornbread waffle) to catfish étoufée. Enjoy live music Friday through Sunday. • 2537 N. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.552.1998; southernculturekitchenandbar.com; $$ D
SPOONBREAD RESTAURANT Named for its erstwhile sig-nature dish and set inside the Westin Poinsett hotel, Spoon-bread’s high-ceilinged dining room makes an elegant spot for a leisurely lunch or Sunday brunch with the family. • 120 S. Main St.; 864.421.9700; westinpoinsettgreenville.com; $
STAX OMEGA DINER AND BAKERY This family-owned diner has been a Greenville favorite since 1988. No wonder, with comfort food like a roasted half chicken, hand-pressed burgers, and sweets from Stax Bakery next door. • 72 Orchard Park Dr.; 864.297.6639; staxs.net; $
STELLA’S SOUTHERN BISTRO Chef/owner Jason Scholz skill-fully interprets Southern cuisine using products from local farms.
Delicious results yield Carolina coast fish specials and a
grilled Heritage Farms pork chop with twice-
baked cheddar grits. • 684-C Fairview Rd., Simp-sonville; 864.757.1212; stellasbistro.com; $$$ R
STEWART PENICK’S TERRACE “Southern cuisine with a twist” amounts to made-from-scratch fare such as lemon poppy seed French toast for breakfast and Cajun-spiced shrimp and grits at dinner. • 654 S. Main St.; 864.844.8024; terracerestaurants.com; $$
BAKERIES & CAFÉS
BISCUIT HEAD Scratch-made biscuits with a flight of three gravies is the wayto get your biscuit fix at thispopular breakfast place, run by a husband-and-wife team from Asheville, North Carolina. • 823 S. Church St., #200; 864.248.0371; biscuitheads.com; $
BUTTERCREAM BAKEHOUSE Lunch may understandably take a back seat to the mouth-wa-tering collection of classic French macarons, cupcakes, pastries, and cakes—including wedding cakes—that tempt your taste buds at this artisanal bakery. • 801 Buncombe Rd.; 864.313.1816; buttercreambakehouse.com; $
CAFE AT WILLIAMSHARDWAREOpen for lunch daily and break-fast on weekends, this down-home spot resides in a former hardware store. Don’t miss the cool shop up front that stocks South Carolina-made items. • 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest; 864.834.7888. cafeatwilliamshardware.com; $
THE CHOCOLATE MOOSEBAKERY & CAFÉInside M. Judson Booksellers, Chocolate Moose bakes dreamy desserts daily from scratch. Check their website for the menu of seasonal cupcake fla-vors, which changes with each day of the week. • 130 S. Main St.; 864.232.2121; thechocolatemoosesc.com; $
FAMOUS TOASTERY GREENVILLE Mornings in Greenville recently got brighter with the addition of this North Carolina breakfast chain. If you’re in a hurry, pick up one of Famous Toastery’s hot or cold Grab-and-Go options. • 104 S. Main St., Suite 105;
864.509.0093; famoustoastery.com/location/greenville-sc; $
LE PETIT CROISSANT Since he opened his chocolate shop in downtown Greenvillelast summer, French masterchocolatier and pastry chef Vincent Caradonna has been satisfying sweet cravingswith French macarons, croissants, pastries, and hand-crafted choco-lates. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.520.1555; lepetitcroissantgreenville.com; $
RAINER’S CAFE + BAR A bevy of sandwiches come with small-batch sides in an inspiring space adorned with the work of local artists. From Thursday to Satur-day nights, Rainer’s next-door bar is a laid-back place to hang. • 610-A S. Main St.; 864.232.1753; rainerscafeandbar.com; $
RUNWAY CAFE Watch the planes take off and land at Green-ville Downtown Airport while you savor burgers, wraps, salads, and soups. The kiddos will go for the fried Oreos for dessert. • 21 Airport Rd. Ext.; 864.991.8488; runway cafegmu.com; $
STROSSNER’S BAKERY & CAFÉ Long a sweet Greenville tradition, Strossner’s serves up hot breakfasts and homespun lunch fare.Locals come here for thebakery’s enticing array of European-style cakes, cookies, breads, and other desserts. • 21 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.233.3996; strossners.com; $
SULLY’S STEAMERS Everything comes on a fresh-made bagel at this casual down-town eatery. Once assembled, sandwiches are steamed in order to soften the bagel and fuse theflavors deliciously together. • 6 E. Washington St.; 864.509.6061; sullyssteamers.com; $
SWAMP RABBIT CAFE AND GROCERYDrive, or better yet, ride yourbike to this bakery/café/gro-cery on mile 31.5 of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail for sand-wiches, pizza, and smoothies, all made from ingredients grown on local farms. • 205Cedar Lane Rd. 864.255.3385; swamprabbitcafe.com; $
UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS BAKERY & BISTRO Husband-and-wife-chefs Steve and Cheryl Kraus run this bakery and sandwich shop in Travelers Rest. It’s worth the drive for fresh-baked breads and pastries, terrific sandwiches, and the killer chocolate brownies. • 6809 State Park Rd., Travel-ers Rest; 864.834.8433; upcountryprovisions.com; $
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LOCAL CUE LLCWings, ribs, and pulled pork come with a rainbow of barbecue sauces, from South Carolina gold to Alabama white. Wash it down with a craft beer, then challengeyour friends to a game of pool, foosball, or darts. • 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 7; 864.288.6873; localcue.com; $
SMOKY DREAMSBARBECUE AND CATERINGLocated at the corner of Woodruff Road and Highway 14, this bar-becue spot smokes their pulled pork, chicken, and ribs daily. Sidessuch as sweet vinegar coleslaw
and sweet potato crunch come with each entrée plate. • 2131 Woodruff Rd.; 864.627.4227;smokydreamsbbq.com; $
STICKY FINGERS RIBHOUSE – MAIN STREETMemphis-style hickory-smoked ribs, wings, and barbecue come with a side of friendly customer service at the downtown loca-tion of this barbecue favorite that is open for lunch and din-ner. • 1 S. Main St.; 864.331.7427; stickyfingers.com; $$
STICKY FINGERS RIBHOUSE – WOODRUFF ROAD Like its downtown sister, Sticky Fingers on the Eastside is famous for “fall-off-the-bone delicious” ribs, wings, pulled-pork barbecue, all cooked over hickory wood. Southern sides round out the meal. • 3 Market Point Dr.; 864.458.7427; sticky fingers.com; $$
COFFEEHOUSES, TEABARS & JUICERIES
COFFEE UNDERGROUNDLocals frequent this subterra-nean coffeehouse for its break-fast and lunch fare, homemade desserts, and coffee roasted on-site. In the evening, Coffee Un-derground stages improv com-edy, indie films, and a full bar. • 1 E. Coffee St.; 864.298.0494; coffeeunderground.info; $
KUKA JUICE Named for Kukamama, the An-dean goddess of health and joy, Greenville’s first cold-pressed juicery touts the benefits of fresh juices and nut milks. Raw vegan items provide the food options. • 580 Perry Ave.; 864.905.1214; kukajuice.com; $
O-CHA TEA BARName a color of tea leaves (white, black, green) and you’ll find it at this little tea bar at
AUTOMATIC TACOThis mobile taqueria specializes in fresh, creative, and seasonally inspired tacos. The Korean pork
belly is a local favorite and a must-try menu mainstay.
facebook.com/automatictaco
COASTAL CRUSTNeapolitan-style pizza featuring
eclectic flavors prepared in a restored 1955 Chevy complete with wood-fired
pizza oven. Look out for the brick-and-mortar version coming soon to
the Village of West Greenville.
coastalcrustgreenville.com
TANDEM CRÊPERIEFOOD TRUCK
Sweet and savory crepes and coffeeswhipped up in a renovated yellow VW
bus—totally cool, dude! This is themobile version of Travelers Rest favorite
Tandem Crêperie and Coffeehouse.
tandemcc.com
KEEPIN’ IT FRESHFarm-to-truck food purveyors whose focus on fresh, local food inspires the
ever-changing menu of sandwiches, sides, salads, and more. The ahi tuna
nachos are sure to get your motor runnin’.
facebook.com/keepinitfreshtruck
THOROUGHFAREThe longest-running food truck in thearea brings a rotating menu of simpledishes with big flavor. Tots smothered
in bacon jam and disco tots are just thebeginning of their delicious picks.
thoroughfarefoodtruck.com
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5-TO-TRY FOODIE HEAVENON WHEELSSome of the most dynamic dishes inGreenville served up on the go.
GRILL MARKSImaginative burgers and milkshakes—including spiked versions—take center stage at this Main Street eatery. The vibe is casual, and the prime people-watching from the patio can’t be beat. • 209 S. Main St.; 864.233.5825; grillmarks.com; $
INK N IVYTattoo-inspired artwork deco-rates the walls of this three-levelrestaurant, which is crowned by a terrific rooftop deck. From chipotle lime chicken to maple-glazed salmon, delectable American food fills the menu. • 21 E. Coffee St.; 864.438.4698; greenville.inkanivy.com; $$
LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER Next door to the Peace Center, Larkin’s spotlights Prime steaks and fresh seafood to comple-ment the Reedy River view. Check out the new snack menu, served from 2pm to 5pm. • 318 S. Main St.; 864.467.9777; larkinsontheriver.com; $$$ R
LTO BURGER BAR More than 25 beers on tap, milkshakes, and one-of-a-kind burgers (think duck with bacon-date jam and kohlrabi slaw) bring diners in for more. Vegan and vegetarian burgers are also available. • 2541 N. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.214.1483; ltoburgerbargvl.com; $
MAC’S SPEED SHOPKnown for its Carolina barbecue, Mac’s diverse menu includes pork, chicken, and brisket paired with Southern comfort sides such as mac ‘n’ cheese, hush puppies, and cheddar grits. • 930 S. Main St.; 864.239.0286; macspeedshop.com/greenville-sc; $
MARY BETH’S AT MCBEE STATIONLocally renowned for excellent breakfasts (try the lemon ricot-ta pancakes), Mary Beth’s also serves innovative salads and sandwiches for lunch as well as steak, seafood, and pasta en-trées at dinner. • 500 E. McBee Ave., Suite 109; 864.242.2535; marybethsatmcbee.com; $$
MARY’S RESTAURANT AT FALLS COTTAGEMary Jones serves comfort food for lunch and weekend brunchin an 1893 cottage bordering Falls Park on the Reedy. Regulars favor the hot chicken salad,served with broccoli salad and a biscuit. • 615 S. Main St.; 864.298.0005; fallscottage.com; $
NORTHAMPTON WINE +DINE Serving dinner Monday through Saturday, and lunch on Saturday, this downtown café’s featured wines and refined menu items prove a perfect pairing. • 211 E. Broad St.; 864.271.3919;northamptonwineanddine.com; $$$
NOSE DIVEThis upscale gastropub has been reinvented with windows that open onto Main Street, and Craft-ed bar upstairs. Dishes like crispy cured duck breast have kicked up the menu of urban comfort food. • 116 S. Main St.; 864.373.7300; thenosedive.com; $$
RESTAURANT 17Chef Nick Graves’s skillfully prepared seasonal cuisine (think charred miso short ribs with bamboo rice grits) and gorgeousmountain views at Hotel Domes-tique, owned by cyclist GeorgeHincapie. • 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest; 864.516.1254;restaurant17.com; $$$ D R
ROOST RESTAURANTThe Hyatt Regency’s soil-to-city restaurant shines a light on local ingredients. Snag a seat at the Kitchen Counter to watch the chefs, or perch on the outdoor patio overlooking NOMA Square.• 220 N. Main St.; 864.298.2424; roostrestaurant.com; $$
SOBY’S NEWSOUTH CUISINE Fusing Southern recipes with contemporary flair, Soby’s offers new twists on old favorites. Corn-meal-dusted frogs’ legs and seared mountain trout with Carolina Gold rice will give you the idea. • 207 S. Main St.; 864.232.7007; sobys.com; $$$ D R
SOUTHERN CULTURE KITCHEN AND BARPriding itself on made-from-scratch Southern cuisine at down-home prices, Southern Culture
features everything from buttermilk-brined fried chicken (served on a cornbread waffle) to catfish étoufée. Enjoy live music Friday through Sunday. • 2537 N. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.552.1998; southernculturekitchenandbar.com; $$ D
SPOONBREAD RESTAURANTNamed for its erstwhile sig-nature dish and set inside the Westin Poinsett hotel, Spoon-bread’s high-ceilinged dining room makes an elegant spot for a leisurely lunch or Sunday brunch with the family. • 120 S. Main St.; 864.421.9700; westinpoinsettgreenville.com; $
STAX OMEGA DINER AND BAKERYThis family-owned diner has been a Greenville favorite since 1988. No wonder, with comfort food like a roasted half chicken, hand-pressed burgers, and sweets from Stax Bakery next door. • 72 Orchard Park Dr.; 864.297.6639; staxs.net; $
STELLA’S SOUTHERN BISTROChef/owner Jason Scholz skill-fully interprets Southern cuisine using products from local farms.
Delicious results yield Carolina coast fish specials and a
grilled Heritage Farmspork chop with twice-
baked cheddar grits. • 684-C Fairview Rd., Simp-sonville; 864.757.1212; stellasbistro.com; $$$ R
STEWART PENICK’S TERRACE“Southern cuisine with a twist” amounts to made-from-scratch fare such aslemon poppy seed Frenchtoast for breakfast and Cajun-spiced shrimp and grits at dinner. • 654 S. Main St.; 864.844.8024; terracerestaurants.com; $$
BAKERIES & CAFÉS
BISCUIT HEAD Scratch-made biscuits with a flight of three gravies is the way to get your biscuit fix at this popular breakfast place, run by a husband-and-wife team from Asheville, North Carolina. • 823 S. Church St., #200; 864.248.0371; biscuitheads.com; $
BUTTERCREAM BAKEHOUSE Lunch may understandably take a back seat to the mouth-wa-tering collection of classic French macarons, cupcakes, pastries, and cakes—including wedding cakes—that tempt your taste buds at this artisanal bakery. • 801 Buncombe Rd.; 864.313.1816; buttercreambakehouse.com; $
CAFE AT WILLIAMS HARDWAREOpen for lunch daily and break-fast on weekends, this down-home spot resides in a former hardware store. Don’t miss the cool shop up front that stocks South Carolina-made items. • 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest;864.834.7888. cafeatwilliamshardware.com; $
THE CHOCOLATE MOOSE BAKERY & CAFÉ Inside M. Judson Booksellers, Chocolate Moose bakes dreamy desserts daily from scratch. Check their website for the menu of seasonal cupcake fla-vors, which changes with each day of the week. • 130 S. Main St.; 864.232.2121; thechocolatemoosesc.com; $
FAMOUS TOASTERY GREENVILLE Mornings in Greenville recently got brighter with the addition of this North Carolina breakfast chain. If you’re in a hurry, pick up one of Famous Toastery’s hot or cold Grab-and-Go options. • 104 S. Main St., Suite 105;
864.509.0093; famoustoastery.com/location/greenville-sc; $
LE PETIT CROISSANT Since he opened his chocolate shop in downtown Greenville last summer, French master chocolatier and pastry chef Vincent Caradonna has been satisfying sweet cravings with French macarons, croissants, pastries, and hand-crafted choco-lates. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.520.1555; lepetitcroissantgreenville.com; $
RAINER’S CAFE + BAR A bevy of sandwiches come with small-batch sides in an inspiring space adorned with the work of local artists. From Thursday to Satur-day nights, Rainer’s next-door bar is a laid-back place to hang. • 610-A S. Main St.; 864.232.1753; rainerscafeandbar.com; $
RUNWAY CAFE Watch the planes take off and land at Green-ville Downtown Airport while you savor burgers, wraps, salads, and soups. The kiddos will go for the fried Oreos for dessert. • 21 Airport Rd. Ext.;864.991.8488; runway cafegmu.com; $
STROSSNER’S BAKERY & CAFÉ Long a sweet Greenville tradition, Strossner’s serves up hot breakfasts and homespun lunch fare. Locals come here for the bakery’s enticing array of European-style cakes, cookies, breads, and other desserts. • 21 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.233.3996; strossners.com; $
SULLY’S STEAMERS Everything comes on a fresh-made bagel at this casual down-town eatery. Once assembled, sandwiches are steamed in order to soften the bagel and fuse the flavors deliciously together. • 6 E. Washington St.; 864.509.6061; sullyssteamers.com; $
SWAMP RABBIT CAFE AND GROCERYDrive, or better yet, ride your bike to this bakery/café/gro-cery on mile 31.5 of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail for sand-wiches, pizza, and smoothies, all made from ingredients grown on local farms. • 205 Cedar Lane Rd. 864.255.3385; swamprabbitcafe.com; $
UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS BAKERY & BISTRO Husband-and-wife-chefs Steve and Cheryl Kraus run this bakery and sandwich shop in Travelers Rest. It’s worth the drive for fresh-baked breads and pastries, terrific sandwiches, and the killer chocolate brownies. • 6809 State Park Rd., Travel-ers Rest; 864.834.8433; upcountryprovisions.com; $
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LOCAL CUE LLCWings, ribs, and pulled pork come with a rainbow of barbecue sauces, from South Carolina gold to Alabama white. Wash it down with a craft beer, then challenge your friends to a game of pool, foosball, or darts. • 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 7;864.288.6873; localcue.com; $
SMOKY DREAMS BARBECUE AND CATERING Located at the corner of Woodruff Road and Highway 14, this bar-becue spot smokes their pulled pork, chicken, and ribs daily. Sides such as sweet vinegar coleslaw
and sweet potato crunch come with each entrée plate. • 2131 Woodruff Rd.; 864.627.4227; smokydreamsbbq.com; $
STICKY FINGERS RIBHOUSE – MAIN STREET Memphis-style hickory-smoked ribs, wings, and barbecue come with a side of friendly customer service at the downtown loca-tion of this barbecue favorite that is open for lunch and din-ner. • 1 S. Main St.; 864.331.7427; stickyfingers.com; $$
STICKY FINGERS RIBHOUSE – WOODRUFF ROAD Like its downtown sister, Sticky Fingers on the Eastside is famous for “fall-off-the-bone delicious” ribs, wings, pulled-pork barbecue, all cooked over hickory wood. Southern sides round out the meal. • 3 Market Point Dr.; 864.458.7427; sticky fingers.com; $$
COFFEEHOUSES, TEA BARS & JUICERIES
COFFEE UNDERGROUNDLocals frequent this subterra-nean coffeehouse for its break-fast and lunch fare, homemade desserts, and coffee roasted on-site. In the evening, Coffee Un-derground stages improv com-edy, indie films, and a full bar. • 1 E. Coffee St.; 864.298.0494;coffeeunderground.info; $
KUKA JUICE Named for Kukamama, the An-dean goddess of health and joy, Greenville’s first cold-pressed juicery touts the benefits of fresh juices and nut milks. Raw vegan items provide the food options. • 580 Perry Ave.; 864.905.1214; kukajuice.com; $
O-CHA TEA BARName a color of tea leaves (white, black, green) and you’ll find it at this little tea bar at
AUTOMATIC TACOThis mobile taqueria specializes in fresh, creative, and seasonallyinspired tacos. The Korean pork
belly is a local favorite and a must-try menu mainstay.
facebook.com/automatictaco
COASTAL CRUSTNeapolitan-style pizza featuring
eclectic flavors prepared in a restored 1955 Chevy complete with wood-fired
pizza oven. Look out for the brick-and-mortar version coming soon to
the Village of West Greenville.
coastalcrustgreenville.com
TANDEM CRÊPERIE FOOD TRUCK
Sweet and savory crepes and coffees whipped up in a renovated yellow VW
bus—totally cool, dude! This is the mobile version of Travelers Rest favorite
Tandem Crêperie and Coffeehouse.
tandemcc.com
KEEPIN’ IT FRESHFarm-to-truck food purveyors whose focus on fresh, local food inspires the
ever-changing menu of sandwiches, sides, salads, and more. The ahi tuna
nachos are sure to get your motor runnin’.
facebook.com/keepinitfreshtruck
THOROUGHFAREThe longest-running food truck in the area brings a rotating menu of simple dishes with big flavor. Tots smothered
in bacon jam and disco tots are just the beginning of their delicious picks.
thoroughfarefoodtruck.com
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RiverPlace. For something different, try a refreshing frozen fruit bubble tea. • 300 River St., Suite 122; 864.283.6702; ochateabaronline.com; $
PORT CITY JAVAFrom fresh-roasted coffee and espresso to milkshakes and beyond, Port City Java offers a wide variety of hot and cold beverages. Try the tasty wraps for breakfast and lunch. • 11 S. Main St.; 864.250.9040; portcityjava.com; $
SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY Fresh-pressed organic juices, smoothies, and chef-prepared vegan snacks are de rigueur at this juicery in the ONE com-plex downtown. Ask the staff to personalize a juice cleanse for you. • 2 W. Washington St.; 864.729.8626; southernpressedjuicery.com; $
SPILL THE BEANS Custom-blended ice cream and frozen yogurt (choose chocolate or vanilla plus your favor-ite mix-ins) join a smooth cup of java and morning pastries bordering Falls Park on the Reedy. • 531 S. Main St.; 864.242.6355; stbdowntown.com; $
TANDEM CRÊPERIE AND COFFEEHOUSE Husband-and-wife team Brad and Kristen Hartman pair sweet and savory crêpes with pour-over and batch brews at their cozy crêperie and coffeehouse just off the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. • 2 S. Main St., Travelers Rest; 864.610.2245; tandemcc.com; $
DELIS & MARKETS
CAVIAR & BANANAS This Charleston-based café, deli, and market is a veritable bazaar of gourmet sandwiches, salads, pastries, and food items to go. • 1 N. Laurens St.; 864.235.0404;caviarandbananas.com; $
RICK’S DELI & MARKET Top-notch deli sandwiches, sal-ads, and hot daily specials com-
bine with beer and wine at this comfortable downtown deli. The expanded dinner menu includes crab cakes, chicken piccata, and herb-encrusted salmon. • 101 Falls Park Dr. 864.312.9060; rickerwins.com/deli-and-market; $
SOBY’S ON THE SIDE This delicious deli and bakery around the corner from Soby’s New South Cuisine caters to breakfast and lunch. Save room for dessert, especially the signature white chocolate banana cream pie. • 22 E. Court St.; 864.271.8431;sobysontheside.com; $
TWO CHEFS In their spacious new digs at the corner of Main Street and Stone Avenue, Two Chefs features made-to-order sandwiches and salads, plus soups, carry-out en-trées, and an expanded market section. • 644 N. Main St., Suite 107; 864.370.9336; twochefscafeandmarket.com; $
INTERNATIONAL
ADDY’S DUTCH CAFE & RESTAURANT Popular with the downtown af-ter-work crowd, this Greenville mainstay dishes up an eclectic
menu of old-world Dutch/Indonesian cuisine in a cozy pub atmosphere. Addy’s homemade soups are always a hit. • 17 E. Coffee St.;
864.232.2339; addysdutchcafe.com; $$ D
ARYANAChef Nelofar Mayar shows off her mastery of traditional Af-ghani spices and flavors on Ary-ana’s daily changing set menu. Her healthy, home-cooked meals come from recipes passed down from her family. • 210 E. Coffee St.; 864.236.7410; aryanagreenville.com; $
THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ Adjoining Horizon Records, The Bohemian goes eclectic with its global menu of dishes such as Tau Kwa tofu and Indonesian rendang curry. Locals love the Bloody Mary bar for Sunday brunch. • 2-B W. Stone Ave.; 864.233.0006; thebohemiancafe.com; $$
CANTINA 76 Wash tacos and other Tex-Mex offerings down with hand- crafted margaritas at this inde-pendently owned restaurant on ONE City Plaza. Weekly specials join the usual suspects on the menu. • 103 N. Main St., #101; 864.631.2914; cantina76.com; $
HANS & FRANZ BIERGARTEN This red brick German eatery resides in a former mill building on the Eastside. Beer and brats and other traditional dishes may taste best when enjoyed outside in the palm-shad-ed biergarten. • 3124 S. Hwy. 14; 864.627.8263; hansandfranzbier garten.net; $
IRASHIAI Tasty Japanese food and friendly service mark this Greenville stalwart. Try the mussels yaki, New Zealand mus-sels cooked under the broiler until golden-brown and napped with the house cream sauce. • 115 Pelham Rd., #26; 864.271.0900; irashiai.com; $
JIANNA Located on the second floor of Falls Park Place with its wrap-around balcony, Chef Michael Kramer’s new Italian restaurant stars pasta made in-house daily, a selection of oysters, and Italian-in-spired cocktails from the bar. • 600 S. Main St.; 864.720.2200;jiannagreenville.com; $$
JI-ROZ A taste of Greece comes to downtown Greenville at this handsome new restaurant in the form of Mediterranean mezé, Greek cheeses, tradi-tional Greek dishes, in-house charcuterie, plus Greek beer and cocktails. • 644 N. Main St., Suite 100; 864.373.9445; jirozgreenvillesc.com; $
THE LAZY GOAT Nibble on Mediterranean small plates (harissa-spiced hummus, crispy Brussels sprouts) at this riverside restaurant. For larger appetites, the menu cites a selection of pizzas, pastas, and the signature Lazy paella. • 170 RiverPlace; 864.679.5299; thelazygoat.com; $$ R
PAPI’S TACOS At this little “taco truck without wheels” on the banks of the Reedy in RiverPlace, Jorge “Papi” Baralles whips up authentic tacos, tortas, salsas, and dips using family recipes. • 300 River St., Suite 123; 864.373.7274; eatpapistacos.com; $
PASSERELLE BISTRO Set in Falls Park,
Passerelle makes the perfect perch for an al-
fresco meal, while thyme and lavender-scented lamb shank and mussels with saffron, tomatoes,
and espelette pepper bring the flavors of France to
the plate. • 601 S. Main St.; 864.509.0142; passerelleinthepark.com; $$ R
POMEGRANATE ON MAIN
Mezzas like Mirza Ghasemi (a smoky roasted
eggplant dip) make a tasty pre-lude to Pomegranate’s Persian
stews, kabobs, and salads. Grab a table on the tile-lined outdoor patio for terrific people-watch-ing. • 618 S. Main St.; 864.241.3012; pomegranateonmain.com; $$
RISTORANTE BERGAMO
A native of Bergamo, Italy, chef/owner Nello Gioia inter-prets classic Northern Italian cuisine using regionally sourced grass-fed meats, sustainable seafood, and homegrown or-ganic herbs to complement his imported pantry staples. • 100 N. Main St.; 864.271.8667; ristorantebergamo.com; $$$ D R
SUSHI GOMax Godo, formerly of Sushi Koji, now has his own restau-rant, where he creates rolls such as Godzilla (lobster tempura, cream cheese and avocado) and Green Emerald (bbq eel, tama-go, cucumber and avocado). • 247 N. Main St.; 864.631.1145;sushigousa.com; $
SUSHI HANASkewered meats (kushi yaki), ramen, and rice dishes comple-ment the list of sashimi, nigiri and rolls at this Eastside sushi spot near Haywood Mall. Come before 6:30pm for the early bird specials. • 765 Haywood Rd., Suite E; 864.676.0200; sushihanausa.com; $
TIJUANA FLATS Tortillas, chips, queso, guaca-mole, and salsa are made fresh daily at this Mexican place on the Eastside. Tijuana Flats has no freezers or microwaves, so your meal is always made to order. • 586 Haywood Rd., Suite B; 864.252.3500; tijuanaflats.com; $
TRAPPE DOOR With its dark rathskeller vibe, the cozy pub underneath Bar-ley’s whips up satisfying Belgian fare (think moules frites and carbonades Flamandes) along with an encyclopedic list of hard-to-find Belgian brews. • 23 W. Washington St.; 864.451.7490; trappedoor.com; $$
TSUNAMI SUSHI BAR & GRILLThe menu at this chic down-town spot runs the gamut from sushi and sashimi combinations to noodle dishes, tempura, and hibachi entrées that come with steamed rice and veggies. • 106
E. North St.; 864.467.1055; tsunamigreenville.com; $$
PIZZA
ANTONINO BERTOLO’S PIZZA Prized for its New York-style pies, Bertolo’s family-owned pizzeria opened in Greenville in 1977. The restaurant’s signa-ture marinara sauce recipe is steeped in the family’s five gen-erations of Sicilian heritage. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.467.9555; antoninobertolospizza.com; $
BARLEY’S TAPROOM &PIZZERIA
Young revelers come here for hand-tossed pizza and some 270 types of craft beer, housed in a 19th-century hardware store. Upstairs, six regulation billiard tables are available by the hour. • 25 W. Washington St.; 864.232.3706; barleysgville.com; $
SEAFOOD
BLOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & OYSTER BARThis neighborhood oyster bar has catered to the Augusta Road set since 1981. Try the steamed oysters Blockefeller (blanket-ed with creamed spinach and hollandaise) and check out the back deck. • 1619 Augusta St.;864.232.4280; blockhouse.net; $$
RICK ERWIN’S NANTUCKETSEAFOOD Elegant décor and warm earth tones set the scene for a ro-mantic meal across from The Peace Center downtown. On the menu, expect fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list. • 40 W. Broad St.; 864.546.3535;rickerwins.com/nantucket-seafood; $$$ D R
STEAKHOUSES
CHOPHOUSE 47This Eastside steakhouse specializes in top-quality cuts and fresh seafood, served in a clubby atmosphere. Shareable sides run from cheese-topped mashed potatoes to sautéed green beans. • 36 Beacon Dr.; 864.286.8700; chophouse47.com; $$$ D R
CITYRANGE STEAKHOUSECasual and locally owned, City Range serves certified Angus beef in cuts of prime rib, filet mignon, New York strip and ribeye. Seafood lovers go for the blue crab cakes. • 615 Haywood Rd.; 864.286.9018; cityrange.com; $$
HALLS CHOPHOUSE Occupying the former High Cotton spot, this family- operated steakhouse boasts a sophisticated ambience, great service, and a Reedy River view. Pair aged Prime steaks with signature sides like lobster mac ‘n’ cheese. • 550 S. Main St.; 864.335.4200; hallschophousegreenville.com; $$$ D R
THE PEDDLER STEAKHOUSEWhen it opened in 1969, The Peddler was one of the city’s few special-occasion options. Today, fans still go for the juicy
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RiverPlace. For something different, try a refreshing frozen fruit bubble tea. • 300 River St., Suite 122; 864.283.6702; ochateabaronline.com; $
PORT CITY JAVAFrom fresh-roasted coffee and espresso to milkshakes and beyond, Port City Java offers a wide variety of hot and cold beverages. Try the tasty wraps for breakfast and lunch. • 11 S. Main St.; 864.250.9040; portcityjava.com; $
SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERYFresh-pressed organic juices, smoothies, and chef-prepared vegan snacks are de rigueur at this juicery in the ONE com-plex downtown. Ask the staff to personalize a juice cleanse for you. • 2 W. Washington St.; 864.729.8626; southernpressedjuicery.com; $
SPILL THE BEANS Custom-blended ice cream and frozen yogurt (choose chocolate or vanilla plus your favor-ite mix-ins) join a smooth cup of java and morning pastries bordering Falls Park on the Reedy. • 531 S. Main St.; 864.242.6355; stbdowntown.com; $
TANDEM CRÊPERIE ANDCOFFEEHOUSEHusband-and-wife team Brad and Kristen Hartman pair sweet and savory crêpes with pour-over and batch brews at their cozy crêperie and coffeehouse just off the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. • 2 S. Main St., Travelers Rest;864.610.2245; tandemcc.com; $
DELIS & MARKETS
CAVIAR & BANANAS This Charleston-based café, deli, and market is a veritable bazaar of gourmet sandwiches, salads, pastries, and food items to go. • 1 N. Laurens St.; 864.235.0404; caviarandbananas.com; $
RICK’S DELI & MARKET Top-notch deli sandwiches, sal-ads, and hot daily specials com-
bine with beer and wine at this comfortable downtown deli. The expanded dinner menu includes crab cakes, chicken piccata, and herb-encrusted salmon. • 101Falls Park Dr. 864.312.9060; rickerwins.com/deli-and-market; $
SOBY’S ON THE SIDEThis delicious deli and bakery around the corner from Soby’s New South Cuisine caters tobreakfast and lunch. Save room for dessert, especially the signaturewhite chocolate banana cream pie. • 22 E. Court St.; 864.271.8431; sobysontheside.com; $
TWO CHEFSIn their spacious new digs at the corner of Main Street and Stone Avenue, Two Chefs features made-to-order sandwiches and salads, plus soups, carry-out en-trées, and an expanded market section. • 644 N. Main St., Suite 107; 864.370.9336; twochefscafeandmarket.com; $
INTERNATIONAL
ADDY’S DUTCH CAFE & RESTAURANTPopular with the downtown af-ter-work crowd, this Greenville mainstay dishes up an eclectic
menu of old-world Dutch/Indonesian cuisine in a cozy pub atmosphere. Addy’s homemade soups are always a hit. • 17 E. Coffee St.;
864.232.2339; addysdutchcafe.com; $$ D
ARYANAChef Nelofar Mayar shows off her mastery of traditional Af-ghani spices and flavors on Ary-ana’s daily changing set menu. Her healthy, home-cooked meals come from recipes passed down from her family. • 210 E. Coffee St.; 864.236.7410; aryanagreenville.com; $
THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ Adjoining Horizon Records, The Bohemian goes eclectic with its global menu of dishes such as TauKwa tofu and Indonesian rendangcurry. Locals love the Bloody Mary bar for Sunday brunch. • 2-B W. Stone Ave.; 864.233.0006;thebohemiancafe.com; $$
CANTINA 76Wash tacos and other Tex-Mex offerings down with hand- crafted margaritas at this inde-pendently owned restaurant on ONE City Plaza. Weekly specials join the usual suspects on the menu. • 103 N. Main St., #101; 864.631.2914; cantina76.com; $
HANS & FRANZ BIERGARTEN This red brick German eatery resides in a former mill building on the Eastside. Beer and brats and other traditional dishes may taste best when enjoyed outside in the palm-shad-ed biergarten. • 3124 S. Hwy. 14; 864.627.8263; hansandfranzbier garten.net; $
IRASHIAITasty Japanese food and friendly service mark this Greenville stalwart. Try the mussels yaki, New Zealand mus-sels cooked under the broiler until golden-brown and napped with the house cream sauce. • 115 Pelham Rd., #26; 864.271.0900; irashiai.com; $
JIANNA Located on the second floor of Falls Park Place with its wrap-around balcony, Chef MichaelKramer’s new Italian restaurant stars pasta made in-house daily, aselection of oysters, and Italian-in-spired cocktails from the bar. • 600 S. Main St.; 864.720.2200; jiannagreenville.com; $$
JI-ROZA taste of Greece comes to downtown Greenville at this handsome new restaurant in the form of Mediterranean mezé, Greek cheeses, tradi-tional Greek dishes, in-house charcuterie, plus Greek beer and cocktails. • 644 N. Main St., Suite 100; 864.373.9445; jirozgreenvillesc.com; $
THE LAZY GOAT Nibble on Mediterranean small plates (harissa-spiced hummus, crispy Brussels sprouts) at this riverside restaurant. For largerappetites, the menu cites a selection of pizzas, pastas, and the signature Lazy paella. • 170 RiverPlace; 864.679.5299; thelazygoat.com; $$ R
PAPI’S TACOSAt this little “taco truck without wheels” on the banks of the Reedy in RiverPlace, Jorge “Papi” Baralles whips up authentic tacos, tortas, salsas, and dips using family recipes. • 300 River St., Suite 123; 864.373.7274; eatpapistacos.com; $
PASSERELLEBISTROSet in Falls Park,
Passerelle makes theperfect perch for an al-
fresco meal, while thyme andlavender-scented lamb shank and mussels with saffron, tomatoes,
and espelette pepper bring the flavors of France to
the plate. • 601 S. Main St.; 864.509.0142; passerelleinthepark.com;$$ R
POMEGRANATEON MAIN
Mezzas like Mirza Ghasemi (a smoky roasted
eggplant dip) make a tasty pre-lude to Pomegranate’s Persian
stews, kabobs, and salads. Grab a table on the tile-lined outdoor patio for terrific people-watch-ing. • 618 S. Main St.; 864.241.3012; pomegranateonmain.com; $$
RISTORANTE BERGAMO
A native of Bergamo, Italy, chef/owner Nello Gioia inter-prets classic Northern Italian cuisine using regionally sourced grass-fed meats, sustainable seafood, and homegrown or-ganic herbs to complement his imported pantry staples. • 100 N. Main St.; 864.271.8667; ristorantebergamo.com; $$$ D R
SUSHI GOMax Godo, formerly of Sushi Koji, now has his own restau-rant, where he creates rolls such as Godzilla (lobster tempura, cream cheese and avocado) and Green Emerald (bbq eel, tama-go, cucumber and avocado). • 247 N. Main St.; 864.631.1145; sushigousa.com; $
SUSHI HANASkewered meats (kushi yaki), ramen, and rice dishes comple-ment the list of sashimi, nigiri and rolls at this Eastside sushi spot near Haywood Mall. Come before 6:30pm for the early bird specials. • 765 Haywood Rd., Suite E; 864.676.0200; sushihanausa.com; $
TIJUANA FLATSTortillas, chips, queso, guaca-mole, and salsa are made fresh daily at this Mexican place on the Eastside. Tijuana Flats has no freezers or microwaves, so your meal is always made to order. • 586 Haywood Rd., Suite B; 864.252.3500; tijuanaflats.com; $
TRAPPE DOOR With its dark rathskeller vibe, the cozy pub underneath Bar-ley’s whips up satisfying Belgian fare (think moules frites and carbonades Flamandes) along with an encyclopedic list of hard-to-find Belgian brews. • 23 W. Washington St.; 864.451.7490; trappedoor.com; $$
TSUNAMI SUSHI BAR & GRILL The menu at this chic down-town spot runs the gamut from sushi and sashimi combinations to noodle dishes, tempura, and hibachi entrées that come with steamed rice and veggies. • 106
E. North St.; 864.467.1055; tsunamigreenville.com; $$
PIZZA
ANTONINO BERTOLO’S PIZZA Prized for its New York-style pies, Bertolo’s family-owned pizzeria opened in Greenville in 1977. The restaurant’s signa-ture marinara sauce recipe is steeped in the family’s five gen-erations of Sicilian heritage. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.467.9555;antoninobertolospizza.com; $
BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA
Young revelers come here for hand-tossed pizza and some 270 types of craft beer, housed in a 19th-century hardware store. Upstairs, six regulation billiard tables are available by the hour. • 25 W. Washington St.; 864.232.3706; barleysgville.com; $
SEAFOOD
BLOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR This neighborhood oyster bar has catered to the Augusta Road set since 1981. Try the steamed oysters Blockefeller (blanket-ed with creamed spinach and hollandaise) and check out the back deck. • 1619 Augusta St.; 864.232.4280; blockhouse.net; $$
RICK ERWIN’S NANTUCKET SEAFOOD Elegant décor and warm earth tones set the scene for a ro-mantic meal across from The Peace Center downtown. On the menu, expect fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list. • 40 W. Broad St.; 864.546.3535;rickerwins.com/nantucket-seafood; $$$ D R
STEAKHOUSES
CHOPHOUSE 47 This Eastside steakhouse specializes in top-quality cuts and fresh seafood, served in a clubby atmosphere. Shareable sides run from cheese-topped mashed potatoes to sautéed green beans. • 36 Beacon Dr.; 864.286.8700; chophouse47.com; $$$ D R
CITYRANGE STEAKHOUSE Casual and locally owned, City Range serves certified Angus beef in cuts of prime rib, filet mignon, New York strip and ribeye. Seafood lovers go for the blue crab cakes. • 615 Haywood Rd.; 864.286.9018; cityrange.com; $$
HALLS CHOPHOUSE Occupying the former High Cotton spot, this family- operated steakhouse boasts a sophisticated ambience, great service, and a Reedy River view. Pair aged Prime steaks with signature sides like lobster mac ‘n’ cheese. • 550 S. Main St.; 864.335.4200; hallschophouse greenville.com; $$$ D R
THE PEDDLER STEAKHOUSE When it opened in 1969, The Peddler was one of the city’s few special-occasion options. Today, fans still go for the juicy
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prime rib and unlimited trips to the salad bar. • 2000 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.235.7192; thepeddler steakhouse.com; $$$ D
RICK ERWIN’S EASTSIDE Expect fine dining in an intimate atmosphere at Rick Erwin’s Eastside satellite. The signature Surf & Turf marries a filet with a jumbo lump crab cake or a lobster tail. • 8595 Pelham Rd.; 864.672.9040; rickerwins.com/eastside; $$$ D R
RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE Dark wood and low lighting set a sophisticated stage for aged Prime certified Angus, jumbo lump crab cakes, and the signa-ture shellfish tower at this down-town steakhouse. • 648 S. Main St.; 864.232.8999; rickerwins.com/west-end-grille; $$$ D R
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE USDA Prime cuts are seared at 1,800 degrees to seal in flavor at Ruth Fertel’s legendary steakhouse. Find the original Ruth’s Chris in Greenville adjacent to the Crowne Plaza hotel on the Eastside. • 851 Congaree Rd.;864.248.1700; ruthschris.net; $$$ D R
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE – RIVERPLACE Overlooking the Reedy River from the lobby level of the Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown Riv-erPlace, the new Ruth’s Chris proudly pairs sizzling USDA Prime steaks with an award-winning wine list. • 250 RiverPlace, #200; 864.242.2000; ruthschris.net; $$$ D R
SWEET TREATS
THE DONUT EXPERIMENT Pick a freshly made cake donut and customize it with myriad toppings from rainbow sprinkles and coconut to bacon and Fruity Pebbles. It’s your exper-iment, so sky’s the limit. • 2123 Augusta St.; 864.255.3399; thedonutexperiment.com; $
KILWINS CHOCOLATES, FUDGE & ICE CREAM Kids of all ages love Kilwins on NOMA Square for its count-less confections, including 32 seasonal flavors of ice cream and Mackinac Island fudge made on site. • 220 N. Main St.; 864.241.2003; kilwins.com/greenville; $
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY Homemade ice cream is blended with your choice of 60 yum-my mix-ins, from Pop Rocks to pistachios. And all the mixing is done, of course, on a chilled marble slab. • 108 N. Main St.; 864.255.5008; marbleslab.com; $
BARS
THE COMMUNITY TAP This dog-friendly bar and bottle
shop stocks a well-curated assortment of craft beer
and wines. Though Community Tap doesn’t offer food, lo-cal food trucks serve from the parking lot most nights. • 217 Wade Hampton Blvd.;
864.631.2525; thecommunitytap.com
SIP WHISKEY & WINE BAR Overlooking Main Street, this trendy rooftop lounge features live music Thurs-day through Saturday
nights. Come any evening to pair SIP’s wines and whiskeys with dips, char-cuterie, and other snacks.
• 103 N. Main St., Suite 400;864.552.1916; sipgvl.com
UP ON THE ROOF Along with jaw-dropping down-town views, the rooftop bar at the Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown RiverPlace stirs up
hand-crafted cocktails to sip with its seasonal small-plates menu. • 250 RiverPlace; 864.242.4000;eatupdrinkup.net
VAULT & VATOR Recalling a Prohibition-era gin joint, this cozy little speakeasy hides behind Main Street in the West End, where house mixolo-gists shake things up behind the bar. • 655 S. Main St., Suite 100; vaultandvator.com
W XYZ BAR Locals gather at this chic bar at the Aloft hotel to listen to live music, sip signature cocktails, and nosh on small plates. Local artwork adds to the bohemian vibe. • 5 N. Laurens St.; 864.297.6100; aloftgreenville downtown.com/greenville-bars
BREWERIES
BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT Located at Hampton Station in Greenville’s Water Tower Dis-trict, Birds Fly South focuses on creating farmhouse saisons and sours through a combination of time-tested brewing/blending methods and modern practic-es. • 1320 Hampton Ave Ext.; 864.412.8825; bfsbeer.com
THE BREWERY EXPERIENCE Dive into Greenville’s craft beer scene on this van tour (Wednes-day and Saturday or by appoint-ment) led by Gary Glancy, a Certified Cicerone—the beer equivalent of a sommelier for wine. • 828.216.1343; thebreweryexperience.com
THOMAS CREEK BREWERY Stock up for your next beer bash at Thomas Creek Brewery. Open to the public for tours (by appointment), the local favorite also sells beer and home-brewing
supplies at its on-site shop. • 2054 Piedmont Hwy.; 864.605.1166; thomascreekbeer.com
UPSTATE CRAFT BEER CO. This brewpub and nano-brewery features a shop where you can buy all the supplies you need to brew beer at home or create your own unique brew on the premises. • 400 Augusta St.; 864.609.4590;upstatecraftbeer.com
WINERIES
CITY SCAPE WINERY Stop by City Scape’s tasting room to sample a selection of semi-sweet and dry wines made on-site. Want to try your own hand at crafting wine? Sign up for City Scape’s U-Vint wine- making program. • 589 Dunklin Bridge Rd., Pelzer; 864.329.0615; cityscapewinery.com
VICTORIA VALLEY VINEYARDS After you tour the winemaking facility off Highway 11, linger to taste the vinifera wines made in the winery’s chateau-style structure. In season, enjoy lunch on the terrace overlook-ing vine-covered hillsides. • 1360 S. Saluda Rd., Cleveland;864.878.5307; victoriavalleyvineyards.com
CATERING & CULINARY SERVICES
THE COOK’S STATION 659 S. Main St.; 864.250.0091; thecooksstation.com
PLATE 108 108 E. Poinsett St., Greer & 3318 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer; 864.915.2640; plate108.com
TABLE 301 CATERING 207 S. Main St.; 864.232.7007; table301catering.com
CULINARY TOURS
GREENVILLE CULINARY TOURS 22 E. Court St.; 864.567.3940; greenvillehistorytours.com
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HISTORICAL SITES AROUND THE REGION
ASHTABULA PLANTATION Constructed as a plantation home by Lewis Gibbes c. 1825, the two-story clapboard house is open for public tours on Sunday afternoons. Otherwise, it is available as a special-event venue. • 2725 Old Greenville Hwy./SC 88; 864.646.7249; pendletonhistoric foundation.org/visit-ashtabula
CAMPBELL’S COVERED BRIDGE Built in 1909, this 38-foot-long bridge constructed with vertical iron rods and diagonal pine timbers spans Beaverdam Creek as the only remaining covered bridge in the state. • 171 Campbell Covered Bridge Rd., Landrum; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/parks/campbells-covered-bridge
COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD Displays in the visitor center and the 3.8-mile auto loop of the battlegrounds tell how General Daniel Morgan outwitted Brit-ish General Tarleton on this former cow pasture during the Revolutionary War. • 4001 Chesnee Hwy., Gaffney;864.461.2828; nps.gov/cowp
FORT HILL/JOHN C. CALHOUN MANSION AND LIBRARY John C. Calhoun served as South Carolina’s preeminent 19th-century statesman, from 1825 until his death in 1850. The antebel-lum plantation home, office, and kitchen are furnished mostly with family artifacts. • 102 Fort Hill St., Clemson; 864.656.2475;clemson.edu/about/history/properties/fort-hill
KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK Kings Mountain was the setting of a one-hour Revolutionary War battle in 1780 that turned the tide in favor of the colonies. Trace the battlefield route via a 1.5-mile trail. • 2625 Park Rd., Blacksburg (off I-85N, Exit #2); 864.936.7921; nps.gov/kimo
MUSGROVE MILL STATE HISTORIC SITE On August 19, 1780, the Battle of Mus-grove mill raged in these tranquil woods along the Enoree River. Today battlefield tours and exhibits in the education center interpret this surprising Patriot victory. • 398 State Park Rd., Clinton; 864.938.0100;southcarolinaparks.com/musgrove-mill
NINETY SIX NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Located 65 miles south of Greenville, the Star Fort at Ninety Six was the site, in 1775, of the Revolutionary War’s first land battle to be fought south of New England. • 1103 Hwy. 248 S., Ninety Six; 864.543.4068; nps.gov/nisi
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OCONEE STATION STATE HISTORIC SITE This former military compound and trading post offers a rare glimpse at 18th- and 19th-cen-tury South Carolina. Beyond the park’s historic significance, there’s a fishing pond and a 1.5-mile trail that connects to Sumter National Forest. • 500 Oconee Station Rd., Walhalla; 864.638.0079; southcarolina parks.com/oconee-station
POINSETT BRIDGE The oldest surviving bridge in South Carolina, this 14-foot-high Gothic stone arch is named for statesman Joel R. Poinsett. The bridge, built in 1820, spans Little Gap Creek off US-25. • 580 Callahan Mountain Rd., Travelers Rest; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/parks/poinsett-bridge
SUBER’S CORN MILL Built in 1908, Suber’s water- powered gristmill still grinds corn into cornmeal, appearing
much as it did a century ago. Watch the
mill operate on Tuesday and Friday mornings. • 2002 Suber Mill Rd., Greer; 864.877.5616; scmills.com/subers.php
WOODBURN PLANTATION South Carolina statesman Charles Cotesworth Pinckney built this graceful four-story residence as a summer home c.1830. Outbuildings on-site include a cook house, a car-riage house, and a slave cabin. • 130 History Ln., Pendleton;864.646.7249; pendletonhistoric foundation.org/visit-woodburn
MUSEUMS & ZOOS
AMERICAN LEGION POST #3 CECIL B. BUCHANAN WAR MUSEUM The museum’s displays chroni-cle the history of military bases both local and abroad, uniforms from local units, WWII artifacts and weaponry, military awards, decorations, and souvenirs from foreign campaigns. • 430 N. Main St.; 864.271.8793; americanlegionmuseum.weebly.com
BMW ZENTRUM From the 1930 Dixi to the mod-els produced at the Greer plant today, BMW’s heritage comes alive at the automotive manu-facturer’s recently overhauled crescent-shaped visitor center. • 1400 Hwy. 101 S., Greer;864.802.5300; bmwzentrum.com
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE This 79,000-square-foot Smith-sonian-affiliated children’s museum boasts hands-on ex-hibits including a grocery store, a construction zone, and a TV studio where kids can dress up and star in their own shows. • 300 College St.; 864.233.7755;tcmupstate.org
GREENVILLE CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTER This African-American history museum and culture center is dedicated to honoring the
contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans
in the Greenville area. • 700 Arlington Ave.;
864.232.9162; greenville culturalexchange.org
GREENVILLE ZOO Accredited by the Associ-ation of Zoos and Aquari-ums, the Greenville Zoo encompasses 14 acres and some 80 species of animals within
downtown’s Cleveland Park. Favorite residents include a group of Masai giraffes. • 150 Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.467.4300; greenvillezoo.com
HISTORY MUSEUM OF TRAVELERS REST— SUPPORTED BY THE TRAVELERS REST HISTORICAL SOCIETY Perched along the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, the museum displays artifacts and exhibits recounting the days when Trav-elers Rest was a stopping point for folks journeying across the
mountains. • 3 Edwards St., Travelers Rest; travelersresthistoricalsociety.org/museum
MUSEUM AND LIBRARY OF CONFEDERATE HISTORY Set in the Pettigru Street Historic District near downtown, this museum contains a large collection of Confederate relics and artifacts portraying life in the South during the Civil War years. • 15 Boyce Ave.; 864.421.9039; confederatemuseum.org
ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER Nature trails and a living-history farm fill the Center’s grounds. Come for Friday Starry Nights shows at the newly renovated planetarium, with its surround sound and 360° full-immersion dome. • 402 Roper MountainRd.; 864.355.8900; ropermountain.org
SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MUSEUM & BASEBALL LIBRARY The house where baseball legend Joe Jackson lived and died now sits across from Fluor Field. Inside, exhibits, photographs, and personal memorabilia tell the story of Shoeless Joe’s life. • 356 Field St.; 864.346.4867; shoelessjo ejackson.org
UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM—FURMAN UNIVERSITY Interactive technology com-plements photographs, videos, and dioramas to re-create the story of this distinctive part of South Carolina. The museum’s oral-history project recalls the Upcountry’s past in recorded firsthand accounts. • 540 Buncombe St.; 864.467.3100;upcountryhistory.org
MUSEUMS AROUND THE REGION
DUKE ENERGY’S WORLD OF ENERGY North of Lake Keowee at Oconee Nuclear Station, Duke Energy’s visitor center features hands-on and interpretive exhibits that explain how electricity is gener-ated by harnessing the waters from Jocassee and Keowee res-ervoirs. • 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca; 800.777.1004; duke-energy.com/worldofenergy
GAMES AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER Get your thrills on a challeng-ing race course—or rough ter-rain—by pushing the envelope sliding, cornering, braking, and doing timed laps with profes-sional instructors in a sporty BMW model. • 1155 Hwy. 101 S., Greer; 888.345.4269; bmwperformancecenter.com
FRANKIE’S FUN PARK Providing fun for the entire family, Frankie’s Fun Park covers more than 14 acres with go-kart tracks, minia-ture golf courses, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, and arcade games ga-lore. • 45 Park Woodruff Dr.; 864.627.9888; frankiesfun park.com/greenville
GREENVILLE COUNTY AQUATIC COMPLEX Hosting recreational swim classes and meets, South Car-olina’s only public 50-meter indoor pool shares its facility with a heated therapy pool, a fitness room, and a float-ing water play structure. • 2700 W. Blue Ridge Dr.;864.679.7946; aquatics.greenvillerec.com
GREENVILLE ESCAPE ROOM Challenge yourself and your friends to a mental adven-ture game in which you will have to solve a series of
puzzles, riddles, and clues in order to escape within 60 min-utes. • 319 Garlington Rd., Suite A5; 864.982.5083; greenvilleescaperoom.com
KROC CENTER This LEED-certified complex fills 72,000 square feet with a conference center, a worship center, performance space, a café, workout facilities, a six-lane lap pool, and a recreation pool. Day passes are available. • 424 Westfield St.; 864.527.5948; krocgreenville.org
LEMANS INDOOR KARTING Pit your skills against other speed demons on an indoor track built by racing experts. LeMans’ 9-horsepower go-karts can reach a top speed of 42 mph. • 961 Berry Shoals Rd., Duncan;877.722.3565; lemanskarting.com
PAVILION RECREATION COMPLEX This 66,000-square-foot indoor/out-door sports and recreation complex encompasses soccer fields, tennis courts, an ice-skating arena, a fenced dog park, a bounce house, and a miniature railroad for kids. • 400 Scottswood Rd., Taylors; 864.322.7529; greenvillerec.com/parks/pavilion-recreation-complex
SPEED FACTORY INDOOR KARTINGChallenge friends (18 or older) to thethrills of a race in a Sodi RX-7 gas-pow-ered European racing kart on Speed Fac-tory’s 11-turn track. Younger racers can enroll in the Jr. Driving Academy. • 1524 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.412.3323; speedfactoryindoorkarting.com
YMCA OF GREENVILLE Dedicated to building a healthy community, the YMCA of Greenville provides wellness facilities in addition to classes, childcare, and youth sports programs. Its eight community centers all offer day passes. • 723 Cleveland St.;864.242.1111; ymcagreenville.org
SPECTATOR SPORTS
GREENVILLE DRIVE Greenville’s Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox plays at Fluor Field, a mini replica of Fenway Park in Boston. The season runs from April to Septem-ber. • 945 S. Main St.; 864.240.4500; greenvilledrive.com
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITSThis ECHL affiliate of the New York Rang-ers and the Hartford Wolf Pack plays from October to April in the Southern Division of the Eastern Conference AA ice-hockey league at the Bon SecoursWellness Arena. • 650 N. Academy St.; 864.674.7825; swamprabbits.com
JUST ADD WATER
DISCOVERY ISLAND WATERPARK Splash it up at this watery wonderland at Southside Park, where you can coast on waterslides, ride a boogie board on the Flowrider surfing simulator, or float along a lazy river. • 417 Baldwin
Rd., Southside Park, Simpsonville; 864.963.4345; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/discovery-island
OTTER CREEK WATERPARK Little “tadpoles” love the shallow-entry pool, tame Tadpole slide, and the splashpad fountain at this Northside water-park. For bigger kids, two body slides twist their way into the pool. • 101 W. Darby Rd.; 864.834.4108; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/otter-creek
7TH INNING SPLASH WATERPARK Hit a home run with the kids by taking them to this baseball-themed waterpark for a spin down the giant bowl slide and a run through the fountains at the splash pad. • 1500 Piedmont Hwy. (Hwy. 20), Piedmont; 864.299.1842; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/7th-inning-splash
THE SWAMP RABBIT SPLASH TRACK Kids love to splash and dance throughthe low jets of water that spurt up from the floor of this decorative water fea-ture bordering the Reedy River. • Lowerlevel of RiverPlace, Downtown Greenville
4 TOSCORESometimes there’s nothing more fun thanpushing through a turnstile, settling into your seat, and watching a game, match, bout, or race (it’s about choices, y’all). And no matter what the season, if you like to root for the home team, Greenville’s spectator sports will have you screaming for more!
AREA STATE PARKS
CAESARS HEAD STATE PARKAt 3,208 feet above sea level, Caesars Head offers phenomenal views, hiking trails, and a popular Hawk Watch program in the fall when thousands of hawks migrate here. • 8155 Geer Hwy.(off Hwy. 11) Cleveland; 864.836.6115; southcarolina parks.com/caesars-head
CHIMNEY ROCK AT CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK Stunning views stretch out from the top of towering Chimney Rock. A 26-story elevator inside the mountain, a 404-foot-high waterfall, and five family-friendly hiking trails add to the park’s appeal. • 431 Main St./US-64 East, Chimney Rock, NC; 800.277.9611; chimneyrockpark.com
CROFT STATE PARK Hiking and biking trails, equestrian facili-ties, a fishing hole, and remnants of a Na-tive American soapstone quarry are justa few of the attractions drawing visitorsto this 7,000-acre park. • 450 Croft State Park Rd., Spartanburg; 864.585.1283; southcarolinaparks.com/croft
DEVILS FORK STATE PARK This gorgeous park, centering on Lake Jocassee, is a perfect place to boat, waterski, fish, and camp. It is also home to the rare Oconee Bell flower (blooms March–April). • 161 Holcombe Cir. (off Hwy. 11) Salem; 864.944.2639; southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork
JONES GAP STATE PARK Forming part of the 11,000-acre Mountain Bridge Recreation Area, stunning Jones Gap State Park offers miles of sylvan hiking trails and
GREENVILLE DRIVE BASEBALLApril-September
Bring the whole fam to snack on those peanuts and Cracker Jacks, sing Sweet Caroline, and root, root, root for our minor league baseball team to hit a home run over the Fenway-inspired Green Monster.
Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S. Main St., 864.240.4500, greenvilledrive.com
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITSHOCKEY October-April
Hop on over and cheer on the local AAaffiliate of the New York Rangers. Throwa (soft) puck onto the ice at intermission, and skate on the “Big Ice” afterwards!
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., 864.250.4868, swamprabbits.com
GREENVILLE DERBY DAMES March-October
Mighty and fierce (the name Magickly D’Vicious says it all), these gals know howto put the “roll” in roller derby. “Track”them down for edge-of-your-seat action!
Pavilion Recreation Complex, 400 Scotts-wood Rd., Taylors; 864.322.7529, greenvillederbydames.com
GREENVILLE-PICKENS MOTOR SPEEDWAYFebruary-September
Fun for avid NASCAR fans and casual rac-ing enthusiasts alike! Watch these cars (or trucks) “bring the thunder” and go ‘roundfaster than a moonshiner with the law on his tail!
3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy., Easley;864.295.5764, greenvillepickens.com
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OCONEE STATION STATE HISTORIC SITE This former military compound and trading post offers a rare glimpse at 18th- and 19th-cen-tury South Carolina. Beyond the park’s historic significance, there’s a fishing pond and a 1.5-mile trail that connects to Sumter National Forest. • 500 Oconee Station Rd., Walhalla; 864.638.0079; southcarolina parks.com/oconee-station
POINSETT BRIDGE The oldest surviving bridge in South Carolina, this 14-foot-high Gothic stone arch is named for statesman Joel R. Poinsett. The bridge, built in 1820, spans Little Gap Creek off US-25. • 580 Callahan Mountain Rd., Travelers Rest; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/parks/poinsett-bridge
SUBER’S CORN MILLBuilt in 1908, Suber’s water- powered gristmill still grinds corn into cornmeal, appearing
much as it did a century ago. Watch the
mill operate on Tuesday and Friday mornings. • 2002 Suber Mill Rd., Greer; 864.877.5616; scmills.com/subers.php
WOODBURN PLANTATIONSouth Carolina statesman Charles Cotesworth Pinckney built this graceful four-story residence as a summer homec.1830. Outbuildings on-site include a cook house, a car-riage house, and a slave cabin. • 130 History Ln., Pendleton; 864.646.7249; pendletonhistoric foundation.org/visit-woodburn
MUSEUMS & ZOOS
AMERICAN LEGION POST #3 CECIL B. BUCHANAN WAR MUSEUMThe museum’s displays chroni-cle the history of military bases both local and abroad, uniforms from local units, WWII artifacts and weaponry, military awards, decorations, and souvenirs from foreign campaigns. • 430 N.Main St.; 864.271.8793; americanlegionmuseum.weebly.com
BMW ZENTRUM From the 1930 Dixi to the mod-els produced at the Greer plant today, BMW’s heritage comes alive at the automotive manu-facturer’s recently overhauled crescent-shaped visitor center. • 1400 Hwy. 101 S., Greer; 864.802.5300; bmwzentrum.com
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATEThis 79,000-square-foot Smith-sonian-affiliated children’s museum boasts hands-on ex-hibits including a grocery store, a construction zone, and a TV studio where kids can dress up and star in their own shows. • 300 College St.; 864.233.7755; tcmupstate.org
GREENVILLE CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTERThis African-American history museum and culture center is dedicated to honoring the
contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans
in the Greenville area. • 700 Arlington Ave.;
864.232.9162; greenvilleculturalexchange.org
GREENVILLE ZOOAccredited by the Associ-ation of Zoos and Aquari-ums, the Greenville Zoo encompasses 14 acresand some 80 species of animals within
downtown’s ClevelandPark. Favorite residents include a group of Masai giraffes. • 150 Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.467.4300;greenvillezoo.com
HISTORY MUSEUM OFTRAVELERS REST—SUPPORTED BY THETRAVELERS REST HISTORICAL SOCIETY Perched along the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, the museum displays artifacts and exhibits recounting the days when Trav-elers Rest was a stopping point for folks journeying across the
mountains. • 3 Edwards St., Travelers Rest; travelersresthistoricalsociety.org/museum
MUSEUM AND LIBRARY OFCONFEDERATE HISTORYSet in the Pettigru Street Historic District near downtown, this museum contains a large collection of Confederate relics and artifacts portraying life in the South during the Civil War years. • 15 Boyce Ave.; 864.421.9039; confederatemuseum.org
ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER Nature trails and a living-history farm fill the Center’s grounds. Come for Friday Starry Nights shows at the newly renovated planetarium, with its surround sound and 360° full-immersion dome.• 402 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.355.8900; ropermountain.org
SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MUSEUM & BASEBALL LIBRARY The house where baseball legend Joe Jackson lived and died now sits across from Fluor Field. Inside, exhibits, photographs, and personal memorabilia tell the story of Shoeless Joe’s life. • 356 Field St.; 864.346.4867; shoelessjo ejackson.org
UPCOUNTRY HISTORYMUSEUM—FURMAN UNIVERSITY Interactive technology com-plements photographs, videos, and dioramas to re-create the story of this distinctive part of South Carolina. The museum’s oral-history project recalls the Upcountry’s past in recorded firsthand accounts. • 540 Buncombe St.; 864.467.3100;upcountryhistory.org
MUSEUMS AROUND THE REGION
DUKE ENERGY’S WORLD OF ENERGYNorth of Lake Keowee at OconeeNuclear Station, Duke Energy’s visitor center features hands-onand interpretive exhibits thatexplain how electricity is gener-ated by harnessing the watersfrom Jocassee and Keowee res-ervoirs. • 7812 Rochester Hwy.,Seneca; 800.777.1004; duke-energy.com/worldofenergy
GAMES AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER Get your thrills on a challeng-ing race course—or rough ter-rain—by pushing the envelope sliding, cornering, braking, and doing timed laps with profes-sional instructors in a sporty BMW model. • 1155 Hwy. 101 S., Greer; 888.345.4269; bmwperformancecenter.com
FRANKIE’S FUN PARKProviding fun for the entire family, Frankie’s Fun Park covers more than 14 acres with go-kart tracks, minia-ture golf courses, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, and arcade games ga-lore. • 45 Park Woodruff Dr.; 864.627.9888; frankiesfun park.com/greenville
GREENVILLE COUNTY AQUATIC COMPLEX Hosting recreational swim classes and meets, South Car-olina’s only public 50-meter indoor pool shares its facility with a heated therapy pool, a fitness room, and a float-ing water play structure.• 2700 W. Blue Ridge Dr.; 864.679.7946; aquatics.greenvillerec.com
GREENVILLE ESCAPE ROOM Challenge yourself and your friends to a mental adven-ture game in which you will have to solve a series of
puzzles, riddles, and clues in order to escape within 60 min-utes. • 319 Garlington Rd., Suite A5; 864.982.5083; greenvilleescaperoom.com
KROC CENTER This LEED-certified complex fills 72,000 square feet with a conference center, a worship center, performance space, a café, workout facilities, a six-lane lap pool, and a recreation pool. Day passes are available. • 424 Westfield St.; 864.527.5948; krocgreenville.org
LEMANS INDOOR KARTING Pit your skills against other speed demons on an indoor track built by racing experts. LeMans’ 9-horsepower go-karts can reach a top speed of 42 mph. • 961 Berry Shoals Rd., Duncan; 877.722.3565; lemanskarting.com
PAVILION RECREATION COMPLEX This 66,000-square-foot indoor/out-door sports and recreation complex encompasses soccer fields, tennis courts, an ice-skating arena, a fenced dog park, a bounce house, and a miniature railroad for kids. • 400 Scottswood Rd., Taylors; 864.322.7529; greenvillerec.com/parks/pavilion-recreation-complex
SPEED FACTORY INDOOR KARTING Challenge friends (18 or older) to the thrills of a race in a Sodi RX-7 gas-pow-ered European racing kart on Speed Fac-tory’s 11-turn track. Younger racers can enroll in the Jr. Driving Academy. • 1524 Roper Mountain Rd.; 864.412.3323; speedfactoryindoorkarting.com
YMCA OF GREENVILLE Dedicated to building a healthy community, the YMCA of Greenville provides wellness facilities in addition to classes, childcare, and youth sports programs. Its eight community centers all offer day passes. • 723 Cleveland St.; 864.242.1111; ymcagreenville.org
SPECTATOR SPORTS
GREENVILLE DRIVE Greenville’s Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox plays at Fluor Field, a mini replica of Fenway Park in Boston. The season runs from April to Septem-ber. • 945 S. Main St.; 864.240.4500; greenvilledrive.com
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS This ECHL affiliate of the New York Rang-ers and the Hartford Wolf Pack plays from October to April in the Southern Division of the Eastern Conference AA ice-hockey league at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. • 650 N. Academy St.; 864.674.7825; swamprabbits.com
JUST ADD WATER
DISCOVERY ISLAND WATERPARK Splash it up at this watery wonderland at Southside Park, where you can coast on waterslides, ride a boogie board on the Flowrider surfing simulator, or float along a lazy river. • 417 Baldwin
Rd., Southside Park, Simpsonville; 864.963.4345; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/discovery-island
OTTER CREEK WATERPARK Little “tadpoles” love the shallow-entry pool, tame Tadpole slide, and the splash pad fountain at this Northside water-park. For bigger kids, two body slides twist their way into the pool. • 101 W. Darby Rd.; 864.834.4108; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/otter-creek
7TH INNING SPLASH WATERPARK Hit a home run with the kids by taking them to this baseball-themed waterpark for a spin down the giant bowl slide and a run through the fountains at the splash pad. • 1500 Piedmont Hwy. (Hwy. 20), Piedmont; 864.299.1842; waterparks.greenvillerec.com/7th-inning-splash
THE SWAMP RABBIT SPLASH TRACK Kids love to splash and dance through the low jets of water that spurt up from the floor of this decorative water fea-ture bordering the Reedy River. • Lower level of RiverPlace, Downtown Greenville
4 TO SCORESometimes there’s nothing more fun than pushing through a turnstile, settling into your seat, and watching a game, match, bout, or race (it’s about choices, y’all). And no matter what the season, if you like to root for the home team, Greenville’s spectator sports will have you screaming for more!
AREA STATE PARKS
CAESARS HEAD STATE PARK At 3,208 feet above sea level, Caesars Head offers phenomenal views, hiking trails, and a popular Hawk Watch program in the fall when thousands of hawks migrate here. • 8155 Geer Hwy. (off Hwy. 11) Cleveland; 864.836.6115; southcarolina parks.com/caesars-head
CHIMNEY ROCK AT CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK Stunning views stretch out from the top of towering Chimney Rock. A 26-story elevator inside the mountain, a 404-foot-high waterfall, and five family-friendly hiking trails add to the park’s appeal. • 431 Main St./US-64 East, Chimney Rock, NC; 800.277.9611; chimneyrockpark.com
CROFT STATE PARK Hiking and biking trails, equestrian facili-ties, a fishing hole, and remnants of a Na-tive American soapstone quarry are just a few of the attractions drawing visitors to this 7,000-acre park. • 450 Croft State Park Rd., Spartanburg; 864.585.1283; southcarolinaparks.com/croft
DEVILS FORK STATE PARK This gorgeous park, centering on Lake Jocassee, is a perfect place to boat, waterski, fish, and camp. It is also home to the rare Oconee Bell flower (blooms March–April). • 161 Holcombe Cir. (off Hwy. 11) Salem; 864.944.2639; southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork
JONES GAP STATE PARK Forming part of the 11,000-acre Mountain Bridge Recreation Area, stunning Jones Gap State Park offers miles of sylvan hiking trails and
GREENVILLE DRIVE BASEBALL April-September
Bring the whole fam to snack on those peanuts and Cracker Jacks, sing Sweet Caroline, and root, root, root for our minor league baseball team to hit a home run over the Fenway-inspired Green Monster.
Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S. Main St., 864.240.4500, greenvilledrive.com
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOCKEY October-April
Hop on over and cheer on the local AA affiliate of the New York Rangers. Throw a (soft) puck onto the ice at intermission, and skate on the “Big Ice” afterwards!
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., 864.250.4868, swamprabbits.com
GREENVILLE DERBY DAMES March-October
Mighty and fierce (the name Magickly D’Vicious says it all), these gals know how to put the “roll” in roller derby. “Track” them down for edge-of-your-seat action!
Pavilion Recreation Complex, 400 Scotts-wood Rd., Taylors; 864.322.7529, greenvillederbydames.com
GREENVILLE-PICKENS MOTOR SPEEDWAY February-September
Fun for avid NASCAR fans and casual rac-ing enthusiasts alike! Watch these cars (or trucks) “bring the thunder” and go ‘round faster than a moonshiner with the law on his tail!
3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy., Easley; 864.295.5764, greenvillepickens.com
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great trout fishing in the Middle Saluda River. • 303 Jones Gap Rd., Marietta (off US-276N); 864.836.3647; southcarolinaparks.com/jones-gap
KEOWEE-TOXAWAY STATE PARK With its stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and woods thick with rhododendrons, mountain laurel, and wildflowers, Keowee-Toxaway is lauded as one of the prettiest places in South Carolina. • 108 Residence Dr., Sunset; 864.868.2605; southcarolinaparks.com/keowee-toxaway
LAKE HARTWELL STATE PARK Created in 1962 after the Savannah River was dammed to provide hydroelectric power, Lake Hartwell boasts 962mi of shoreline and 56,000 acres of surface area for the ultimate recreation experience. • 19138 Hwy. 11, Fair Play; 864.972.3352; southcarolinaparks.com/lake-hartwell
PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the 1,275-acre mountainside park just 5 miles north of downtown Greenville is popular for pedal-boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. • 2401 State Park Rd., (off US-25N) Greenville; 864.244.5565; southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain
TABLE ROCK STATE PARK The giant rock slab of Table Rock Mountain lends its name to this park, which features 10 miles of trails, two stocked lakes, a swimming area, picnic tables, and a playground. • 158 E. Ellison Ln., Pickens; (off Hwy. 11), 864.878.9813; southcarolinaparks.com/table-rock
BIKE RENTALS/TOURS
GREENVILLE B-CYCLE Thanks to a partnership be-tween Upstate Forever and the Greenville Health System, you can rent a bike from any B-Cycle station and pedal to your desti-nation in bike-friendly down-town Greenville. • Various loca-tions downtown; 864.423.9088; greenvillebcycle.com
PEDAL CHIC As the first women-specific cycling and athletic boutique in the Southeast, Pedal Chic offers bicycle rentals, sales, mainte-nance, accessories and apparel. The dedicated staff supports all levels of cycling. • 250 River-
Place, Suite B; 864.242.2442; pedalchic.com
REEDY RIDES This downtown company rents seven- speed comfort cruisers, perfect for anyone looking to tackle the 21-mile GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Half-day, full-day, and weekend rates are available. • 12 W. McBee Ave.; 864.419.2944; reedyrides.com
SRT BIKE SHOP Located on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, SRT Bike Shop is a rider’s one-stop shop for bike rental, repair, accessories, and service. • 205-G Cedar Lane Rd.; 864.605.7010; srtbikeshop.com
GOLF COURSES
CROSS WINDS GOLF CLUB Greenville’s signature 18-hole par-3 course is the only golf course in the world where each hole is designed by a different golf architect—think Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, and Rees Jones. • 61 Villa Rd.; 864.233.6336; crosswinds-golf.com
THE PRESERVE AT VERDAE Set on 100 acres of lush green space adjacent to the Embassy Suites Hilton Greenville Golf Resort and Conference Center, this 18-hole par-72 championship course was designed by Willard Byrd. • 650 Verdae Blvd.; 864.676.1500;thepreserveatverdae.com
REGIONAL RECREATION
BLUE RIDGE ESCARPMENT Part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, the Blue Ridge Escarpment is the line where the Blue Ridge Mountains are visibly reduced to foothills in northwestern South Carolina. • Along Hwy. 11, west of US-25
CHEROKEE FOOTHILLS SCENIC HIGHWAY 11 Particularly beautiful in the fall, Scenic Highway 11 traces a for-
mer Cherokee Indian footpath 130 miles through the foothills north of Greenville from Fair Play to Gaffney, South Carolina. • scenic11.com
FOOTHILLS TRAIL Serious hikers crave the sweep-ing views from this demanding trail, which traverses 77 miles from Table Rock State Park to Oconee State Park along the state line between the Caroli-nas. • 158 E. Ellison Ln., Pickens; 864.467.9537; foothillstrail.org
THE GORGE ZIPLINE CANOPY TOUR A sky bridge, 11 zip lines, and three rappels descend 1,100 vertical feet on this thrilling 3.5-hour canopy tour through 125 acres of old-growth forest in the Green River Gorge. • 166 Honey Bee Dr., Saluda, NC;855.749.2500; thegorgezipline.com
MOUNTAIN BRIDGE WILDERNESS AREA Ranging across more than 11,000 acres, “Mountain Bridge” refers to the land connecting the Table Rock and Poinsett watersheds, and en-compassing both Jones Gap and Caesars Head state parks. • 8155 Geer Hwy., Cleveland; (offHwy 11); 864.836.6115
PALMETTO TRAIL/BLUE WALL PASSAGE When this projected 500-mile cross-state hiking and biking trail is completed (350 miles are currently available), it will run from Oconee State Park to Awendaw, near the South Carolina coast. • Eastern trailhead starts in Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, 3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon, NC; 803.771.0870; palmettoconservation.org/palmetto-trail
SASSAFRAS MOUNTAIN From atop this peak, which ranks as the highest point (3,560
feet) in South Carolina, you can see into North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia on a clear day. • 1399 F. Van Clayton Memorial Hwy., Sunset (from Hwy. 11, take US-178N to SC 199); 864.654-1671; visitpickenscounty.com/vendor/124/sassafras-mountain
SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN Adjacent to Clemson Universi-ty’s campus, the state garden’s 295 acres of natural landscapes include the Bob Campbell Geolo-gy Museum, an official American Hosta Society Display Garden, a 70-acre arboretum, and miles of nature trails. • 150 Discovery Ln., Clemson; 864.656.3405; clemson.edu/public/scbg
SUMTER NATIONAL FOREST More than 70 miles of challenging trails trace mountaintops, streams, and the Chattooga River in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, one of four such districts in 371,000-acre Sumter National Forest. • 112 Andrew Pickens Cir.,Mountain Rest; 864.638.9568; www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs
SYMMES CHAPEL—PRETTY PLACE A favorite wedding venue, the chapel (closed when being used for an event) at YMCA Camp Greenville is called “Pretty Place” for the magnificent view it commands from Standing Stone Mountain. •100 YMCA Camp Rd., Cedar Mountain, NC, (off US-276); 864.836.3291; campgreenville.org/pretty-place
AREA LAKES
LAKE CUNNINGHAM This 376-acre lake is a haven for local fishermen seeking to hook largemouth bass and other fish. A pier, park, and covered picnic shelter are also available on the grounds. • 2844 N. McElhaney Rd., Greer;greercpw.com/lakes-recreation
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LAKE HARTWELL Nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline wraps around this 56,000-acre lake, created in the early 1960s by the Army Corp of Engineers as part of a flood-control and hydropower project. • 19138-A Hwy. 11 S., Fair Play. 803.734.0156;.southcarolinaparks.com/lake-hartwell
LAKE JOCASSEE Surrounded by 43,000 acres of forest, Lake Jocassee manages to feel undiscovered, despite its popularity. Launch your boat via the main dock at Devils Fork State Park. • 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem(off Hwy. 11); 864.944.2639; southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork
LAKE KEOWEE A paradise for water sports, the 18,500-acre lake created by Duke Power as part of the Keowee-Toxaway Project, boasts 300 miles of shoreline and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. • Along Rtes. 130 & 183, Seneca;864.882.2047; discoverkeowee.com/about_lake_keowee.html
LAKE ROBINSON Northwest of Greer, 800-acre Lake Robinson lures fisher-men, boaters, and kayakers to its waters, which swim with bass and crappie. A boat ramp and two fishing piers complete
the amenities. • 2544 Mays Bridge Rd., Greer; greercpw.com/lakes-recreation
OAKGROVE LAKE Stocked with bass, bream, and catfish, this neighborhood lake is open for fishing (catch-and-release encouraged) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. • Oak Grove Lake Rd., Greenville;864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/parks/oak-grove-lake
WATER ADVENTURES
CHATTOOGA NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER Both thrill-seekers and beginners love to go whitewater rafting on the Chattooga, which runs for 40 miles along the Western border of South Carolina and into Georgia. • discoversouthcarolina.com/products/25746
DAVIDSON RIVER OUTFITTERS Set on the banks of the Davidson River in Brevard, NC, this full-service outfitter offers professionally-guided fishing trips (for mountain trout and smallmouth bass), fly-fishing lessons, and a retail fly shop. • 49 Pisgah Hwy. Suite 6, Pisgah Forest, NC; 888.861.0111; davidsonflyfishing.com
GREEN RIVER ADVENTURES The world-famous Green
River Gorge in western North Carolina lies in the backyard of this outfitter, which offers guided whitewater trips, kayak instruction, and a variety of waterfall adventures. • 111 E. Main St., Saluda, NC; 828.749.2800; greenriveradventures.com
JOCASSEE LAKE TOURS Naturalist-led boat, kayak, and hiking tours (hikes accommodate all skill levels) take groups to explore Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges area. Tours depart from the main dock at Devils Fork State Park. • 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem; 864.280.5501; jocasseelaketours.com
JOCASSEE OUTDOOR CENTER Lake Jocassee’s only outfitter and marine center maintains the Upstate’s largest rental fleet of pontoons and ski boats, kayaks, and stand-up paddle-boards. The Center also serves Lake Keowee. • 516 Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem; 864.944.9016; jocasseeoutdoorcenter.com
SALUDA RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURES The whole family will have fun tubing down the calm waters of the Saluda River. Private riverside tent camping sites available. • 570 N. Fishtrap Rd., Easley;864.469.0755; saludariverrafting.com
JOCASSEE OUTDOOR CENTERAs the region’s largest rental fleetfor every water toy imaginable, JOC outfits twolakes—Jocassee and Keowee—for double the fun. 516 JocasseeLake Rd., Salem; 864.944.9016,jocasseeoutdoorcenter.com
GREEN RIVER ADVENTURESSeeking a little adrenaline-pump-ing, heart-stop-ping action? GRAis the place to go for hiking, rap-pelling, ziplining, or trekking inwhitewater, water-falls, or over theGorge. 111 E. Main St.,Saluda, NC; 828.749.2800, greenriveradven tures.com
SUNRIFT ADVENTURESGetting you ready for your nextadventure (big OR small), this super cool outdoor shop offers the latest gear for rent or purchase, with awesome classesand clinics toboot. 1 Center St.,Travelers Rest;864.834.3019, sunrift.com
HARTWELL-KEOWEEPADDLEBOARD & KAYAK CO.Serving both lakes(hence the name), you’ll get a water workout like noother. Enjoy the gorge-ous out-doors and time spent with friends and family!South Cove Coun-ty Park, 1099 South Cove Rd., Seneca; 864.648.9695, lakehartwellpad dleboardandkayak.com
LAKE KEOWEEBOAT RENTALSWith your reserved watercraft already launched, fueled, and ready to roll,it’s easy to getout on the waterand get busy! Askabout skis, boards,tubes, and more!South CoveCounty Park, 1099 South CoveRd., Seneca; 864.280.2726,lakekeoweeboatrentals.com
SALUDA RIVERYACHT CLUBMake a day of it and tube slow andeasy down the Saluda River! Then make a night ofit at one of theircozy campsites,where yummy snacks and livemusic are always on tap. 1307 Old Easley Hwy., Easley;864.399.4015, saludariveryacht club.com
GEAR UP AND GET OUTWant to get in on a little water action, but forgot you don’t own a boat…or a kayak…or anything? No worries! These local outfitters have your back(pack), offering a wide range of rentals to get you rightwhere you want to be—just keep it between the buoys.
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WILDWATER This Oconee County outfitter offers adventures ranging from white-water rafting and kayaking on the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River to soaring through the treetops on the Chattooga Ridge Zipline Tour. • 1251 Academy Rd., Long Creek;866.319.8870; wildwaterrafting.com
GREENVILLE CITY PARKS
CANCER SURVIVORS PARK 24 Cleveland St.; 864.255.5010; cancersurvivorspark.org
THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN AT LINKY STONE PARK Reedy View Dr. at River St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/333/public-gardens
CLEVELAND PARK E. Washington St. & Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/cleveland-park-1
FALLS PARK ON THE REEDY 601 S. Main St.; 864.467.4355; fallspark.com
GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM (GHS) SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit
LEGACY PARK 336 Rocky Slope Rd.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/legacy-park-9
MCPHERSON PARK 100 E. Park Ave.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/mcpherson-park-13
NORTH MAIN PARK N. Main St. at Ashley Ave.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/north-main-park-15
ROCK QUARRY GARDEN Sherwood St. at Ridgeland Dr.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/rock-quarry-garden-46
RUNWAY PARK AT GMU 21 Airport Rd. Ext.; 864.242.4777; greenvilledowntownairport.com/RunwayParkatGMU.html
SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MEMORIAL PARK 406 West Ave.; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/parks/shoeless-joe-jackson-memorial-park
TIMMONS PARK 121 Oxford St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/de tails/timmons-park-21
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LAKE HARTWELL Nearly 1,000 miles of shoreline wraps around this 56,000-acre lake, created in the early 1960s by the Army Corp of Engineers as part of a flood-control and hydropower project. • 19138-A Hwy. 11 S., Fair Play. 803.734.0156;.southcarolinaparks.com/lake-hartwell
LAKE JOCASSEE Surrounded by 43,000 acres of forest, Lake Jocassee manages to feel undiscovered, despite its popularity. Launch your boat via the main dock at Devils Fork State Park. • 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem (off Hwy. 11); 864.944.2639; southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork
LAKE KEOWEEA paradise for water sports, the 18,500-acre lake created by Duke Power as part of the Keowee-Toxaway Project, boasts 300 miles of shoreline and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. • Along Rtes. 130 & 183, Seneca; 864.882.2047; discoverkeowee.com/about_lake_keowee.html
LAKE ROBINSON Northwest of Greer, 800-acre Lake Robinson lures fisher-men, boaters, and kayakers to its waters, which swim with bass and crappie. A boat ramp and two fishing piers complete
the amenities. • 2544 Mays Bridge Rd., Greer; greercpw.com/lakes-recreation
OAKGROVE LAKEStocked with bass, bream, and catfish, this neighborhood lake is open for fishing (catch-and-release encouraged) on Wednesdays and Saturdays. • Oak Grove Lake Rd., Greenville; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/parks/oak-grove-lake
WATER ADVENTURES
CHATTOOGA NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER Both thrill-seekers and beginners love to go whitewater rafting on the Chattooga, which runs for 40 miles along the Western border of South Carolina and into Georgia. • discoversouthcarolina.com/products/25746
DAVIDSON RIVER OUTFITTERSSet on the banks of the Davidson River in Brevard, NC, this full-service outfitter offersprofessionally-guided fishing trips (for mountain trout and smallmouth bass), fly-fishing lessons, and a retail fly shop. • 49 Pisgah Hwy. Suite 6, Pisgah Forest, NC; 888.861.0111; davidsonflyfishing.com
GREEN RIVER ADVENTURESThe world-famous Green
River Gorge in western North Carolina lies in the backyard of this outfitter, which offers guided whitewater trips, kayak instruction, and a variety of waterfall adventures. • 111 E. Main St., Saluda, NC; 828.749.2800;greenriveradventures.com
JOCASSEE LAKE TOURSNaturalist-led boat, kayak, and hiking tours (hikesaccommodate all skill levels)take groups to explore Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorgesarea. Tours depart from the main dock at Devils Fork State Park. • 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem; 864.280.5501; jocasseelaketours.com
JOCASSEE OUTDOOR CENTER Lake Jocassee’s only outfitter and marine center maintains the Upstate’s largest rental fleet of pontoons and ski boats, kayaks, and stand-up paddle-boards. The Center also serves Lake Keowee. • 516 JocasseeLake Rd., Salem; 864.944.9016; jocasseeoutdoorcenter.com
SALUDA RIVER RAFTINGADVENTURESThe whole family will have funtubing down the calm waters ofthe Saluda River. Private riverside tent camping sites available. • 570 N. Fishtrap Rd., Easley; 864.469.0755; saludariverrafting.com
JOCASSEE OUTDOOR CENTERAs the region’s largest rental fleet for every water toy imaginable, JOC outfits two lakes—Jocassee and Keowee—for double the fun. 516 Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem; 864.944.9016, jocasseeout doorcenter.com
GREEN RIVER ADVENTURESSeeking a little adrenaline-pump-ing, heart-stop-ping action? GRA is the place to go for hiking, rap-pelling, ziplining, or trekking in whitewater, water-falls, or over the Gorge. 111 E. Main St., Saluda, NC; 828.749.2800, greenriveradven tures.com
SUNRIFT ADVENTURESGetting you ready for your next adventure (big OR small), this super cool outdoor shop offers the latest gear for rent or purchase, with awesome classes and clinics to boot. 1 Center St., Travelers Rest; 864.834.3019, sunrift.com
HARTWELL- KEOWEE PADDLEBOARD & KAYAK CO. Serving both lakes (hence the name), you’ll get a water workout like no other. Enjoy the gorge-ous out-doors and time spent with friends and family! South Cove Coun-ty Park, 1099 South Cove Rd., Seneca; 864.648.9695, lakehartwellpad dleboardandkayak.com
LAKE KEOWEE BOAT RENTALSWith your reserved watercraft already launched, fueled, and ready to roll, it’s easy to get out on the water and get busy! Ask about skis, boards, tubes, and more! South Cove County Park, 1099 South Cove Rd., Seneca; 864.280.2726, lakekeoweeboat rentals.com
SALUDA RIVER YACHT CLUBMake a day of it and tube slow and easy down the Saluda River! Then make a night of it at one of their cozy campsites, where yummy snacks and live music are always on tap. 1307 Old Easley Hwy., Easley; 864.399.4015, saludariveryacht club.com
GEAR UP AND GET OUTWant to get in on a little water action, but forgot you don’t own a boat…or a kayak…or anything? No worries! These local outfitters have your back(pack), offering a wide range of rentals to get you right where you want to be—just keep it between the buoys.
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Paddleboard Kayak Boat Tent Canoe Bicycle Jet Ski Hiking Gear Tube
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WILDWATERThis Oconee County outfitter offersadventures ranging from white-water rafting and kayaking on the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River to soaring through the treetopson the Chattooga Ridge Zipline Tour. • 1251 Academy Rd., Long Creek;866.319.8870; wildwaterrafting.com
GREENVILLE CITY PARKS
CANCER SURVIVORS PARK24 Cleveland St.; 864.255.5010; cancersurvivorspark.org
THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN ATLINKY STONE PARK Reedy View Dr. at River St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/333/public-gardens
CLEVELAND PARKE. Washington St. & Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/cleveland-park-1
FALLS PARK ON THE REEDY601 S. Main St.; 864.467.4355; fallspark.com
GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM (GHS) SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit
LEGACY PARK336 Rocky Slope Rd.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/legacy-park-9
MCPHERSON PARK100 E. Park Ave.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/mcpherson-park-13
NORTH MAIN PARKN. Main St. at Ashley Ave.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/north-main-park-15
ROCK QUARRY GARDEN Sherwood St. at Ridgeland Dr.;864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/details/rock-quarry-garden-46
RUNWAY PARK AT GMU 21 Airport Rd. Ext.; 864.242.4777; greenvilledowntownairport.com/RunwayParkatGMU.html
SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MEMORIAL PARK406 West Ave.; 864.288.6470;greenvillerec.com/parks/shoeless-joe-jackson-memorial-park
TIMMONS PARK121 Oxford St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/facilities/facility/de tails/timmons-park-21
Falls Park on the Reedy
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
PERFORMING ARTS
THE ACADEMY OF ARTS LOGOS THEATRE Part of a multifaceted youth ministry, the Logos Theatre stages professional-quality productions that honor God through excellence. Shows include dramas such as Prince Caspian and musical productions like the holiday show. • 80 School St., Taylors; 864.268.9342; theacademyofarts.org
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY The largest private liberal-arts university in South Carolina, Bob Jones offers a seasonal program of excellent classical music concerts, opera, and theatrical productions that are open to the public. • 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.242.5100; bju.edu
CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE Part classical ballet company, part contemporary performing-arts organization, the Upstate’s premier professional dance company has been entertaining, inspiring, and engaging audiences since the nonprofit organization was founded in 1972. • 872 Woodruff Rd.; 864.421.0940;carolinaballet.org
CENTRE STAGE—PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, LOCAL ARTISTS This 285-seat regional theater presents a year-round program of current Broadway and off-Broadway comedies, dramas, and musicals. In addition, Centre Stage hosts art exhibits, independent film screenings, and lectures. • 501 River St.; 864.233.6733; centrestage.org
FURMAN UNIVERSITY This nationally ranked liberal arts college welcomes Greenville residents and visitors year-round to attend concerts and dance and drama performances, as well as art shows on its lovely campus. • 3300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2000; furman.edu
GLOW LYRIC THEATRE A nonprofit, professional vocal-arts company, GLOW Lyric Theatre produces opera, operetta, and musical theater. The 2018 season performances will be staged at the Warehouse Theatre in Greenville’s West End. • P.O. Box 1155, Mauldin; 864.558.4569; glowlyric.com
GREENVILLE CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY Bringing history to life through interactive theater and compelling discussions, events, conversations, and critical thought. • 11 Rock Side Ct., 864.244.1499; greenvillechautauqua.org
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About MAC:Founded in 1973, MAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and growing the cultural arts in Greenville County, enabling a strong, well-supported community of artists and arts providers, encouraging advocacy, connecting the arts to peoples’ lives and supporting regional tourism by enhancing Greenville as a cultural destination. Check out the MAC website for more information on our programs, a directory of artists and arts organizations and the Arts Calendar. – greenvilleARTS.com
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GREENVILLE LITTLE THEATRE Enjoy professionally staged productions of musicals, mysteries, comedies, and dramas in the Upcountry’s oldest and largest locally producing theater. Located on Heritage Green, the theater was founded in 1926. • 444 College St.; 864.233.6238; greenvillelittletheatre.org
GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Led by world-class Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel, Greenville’s regional orchestra provides a season of top-notch programming ranging from classical and chamber-orchestra Masterworks to the beloved yuletide pops concert, Holiday at Peace. • 200 S. Main St.; 864.232.0344;greenvillesymphony.org
INTERNATIONAL BALLET Founded in Greenville 14 years ago, the award-winning International Ballet stages classical works such as The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Coppélia as a resident company of the Peace Center. • 1018 S. Batesville Rd.; 864.879.9404; internationalballetsc.org
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY Offering a quality liberal arts education and opportunities for Christian service, NGU also boasts the 230-seat Billingsley Theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. Performances here are open to the community. • 7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville; 864.977.7000; ngu.edu
THE PEACE CENTER This multi-venue perform-ing-arts complex downtown presents a wide variety of cultural and popular entertain-
ment, from Broadway hits to popular performances by inter-nationally recognized dancers and musicians. • 300 S. Main St.; 864.467.3000; peacecenter.org
SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Specializing in youth-oriented plays, the South Carolina Children’s Theatre marries local talent with the magic of the stage to offer the finest in family entertainment. They also provide educational outreach programs. • 1200 Pendleton St.; 864.235.2885; scchildrenstheatre.org
SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES During its academic year, this public residential high school for emerging artists invites the community to enjoy a wealth of student dance, drama, music, and visual-arts exhibitions. • 15 University St.; 864.282.3777; scgsah.org
VOCAL MATRIX CHORUS A chapter of Sweet Adelines International, this Regional Champion women’s chorus is dedicated to musical excellence and sharing the joy of a cappel-la four-part harmony through contemporary cutting-edge performances. • 864.915.4496; vocalmatrixchorus.com
THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE Greenville’s regional Small Professional Theatre occupies a former textile warehouse in the city’s historic West End district, where the company presents a full main-stage season of innova-tive and alternative works. • 37 Augusta St.; 864.235.6948;warehousetheatre.com
VISUAL ARTS
ART CROSSING AT RIVERPLACE Local artists ply their trade in a variety of media in these studios along the Reedy River. Drop by during studio hours to chat with the artists and watch them work. • 300 River St., Suites 100-112 and 201; 864.423.8863
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Stroll Main Street and beyond
to admire Greenville’s diverse collection of 70+ pieces of public art, including bronze statues of famous city figures like Vardry McBee, as well as contemporary sculptures. • See map online; greenvillesc.gov/1114/art-in-public-places
ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY OF GREENVILLE Within its 2,000-square-foot downtown space, the Artists Guild Gallery displays an eclectic group of local artists, who work in media from watercolors to wood. The gallery also offers a variety of art classes. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.239.3882; artistsguildgalleryofgreenville.com
THE FINE ARTS CENTER The first specialized arts school in South Carolina, the Fine Arts Center encompasses public galleries that display pieces from the center’s permanent collection as well as student art. • 102 Pine Knoll Dr.; 864.355.2550; fineartscenter.net
GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS Anchoring Greenville’s visual arts community, the vibrant arts center offers public art classes, studio spaces,
and exhibition space at the Brandon Mill in the Village of West Greenville. • 25 Draper St. Suite A; 864.735.3948; artcentergreenville.org
GREENVILLE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Among the country’s premier American art museums, GCMA features the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by Andrew Wyeth as well as a significant body of work by Jasper Johns. • 420 College St.; 864.271.7570; gcma.org
L.E.B. GLASS STUDIO LLC This full-service stained-glass studio, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017, specializes in custom-design-ing and constructing stained-glass windows for the home, church, or office. They also hold classes. • 40 Pine Knoll Dr.; 864.268.6049; lebglass.com
MARY PRAYTOR GALLERY When Mary Praytor launched her riverfront studio in 1985, Greenville was not the art-loving city it is today. Now regional collectors haunt her shop for contemporary and folk art pieces. • 26 S. Main St.; 864.235.1800; marypraytorgallery.com
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METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCILIn addition to supporting a host of indi-vidual artists, arts organizations, and art education programs in Greenville County, MAC maintains a public gallery that show-cases the work of local artists. • 16 Augusta St.; 864.467.3132; greenvillearts.com
MUSEUM & GALLERY AT BOB JONES UNIVERSITY Currently closed for renovation, this mu-seum holds the third-largest collection of sacred art in the world. When it reopens in 2019 you can tour displays of European art from the 13th through the 19th centuries, including paintings by Tintoretto, Botticelli, and Rubens. • 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.770.1331; bjumg.org
THOMPSON GALLERYLocated in the Roe Art Building on the Furman University campus, this gallery showcases the works of Furman University students, faculty, and alumni, as well as nationally known artists. • 3300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2074; furman.edu/academics/art/facilities
VISUAL ARTS AROUND THE REGION
THE ARTS CENTER OF CLEMSONThis nonprofit community center provides exceptional arts education and makes fine art accessible to the community of Clemson through a wide variety of studio programs, workshops, and arts-related events. • 212 Butler St., Clemson; 864.633.5051; explorearts.org
INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS & EDUCATIONASHEVILLE FINE ART SHOW Sponsored by Hot Works Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows, this public event showcases the work of artists and craftspeople in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, clay, glass, photography, jewelry, and fiber. • May 19-20, 2018; WNC Ag Center, Davis Event Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC; 248.684.2613; hotworks.org/ashevillefineartshow
ENTERTAINMENT
ALCHEMY COMEDY THEATER Performing at Coffee Underground, Alche-my tickles local funny bones with a lineup of improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy on most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. They also teach improv classes. • 1 E. Coffee St.; 864.256.1467; alchemycomedy.com
JACK N’ DIANE’S Dueling pianos take center stage Thursday through Saturday in this request-driven show. Between the music, the specialty cocktails, and the comedy, you can’t help but have a good time. • 115 N. Brown St., Suite 100; 864.509.6414; jackndianes.com
VINE NIGHTCLUB Located on the third level of Ink N Ivy restaurant downtown, Vine gets its lounge groove on with champagne, spirits, music, and dancing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. • 21 E. Coffee St.; 864.438.4698; greenville.vinenightclub.com
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AYERS LEATHER SHOP Ayers is the perfect place to shop for leather goods, luggage, and unusual gifts. They also offer handbag and luggage repair service, as well as complimentary monogramming and gift wrapping. • 24 W. North St.; 864.232.9413
BEEF JERKY OUTLET Located in Magnolia Park, this outlet stocks a wide assortment of top-quality wild game and beef jerky alongside popcorn, jellies, rubs and marinades, hot sauces, and even jerky for pets. • 1025 Woodruff Rd., Suite D-113; 864.509.6944; sc.beefjerkyoutlet.com
BEIJA-FLOR JEANS Famous for their fit, locally designed Beija-Flor jeans were voted “World’s Best Jeans” by O, The Oprah Magazine. Visit the flagship store downtown to find your most flattering style. • 618 S. Main St.; 864.373.9497; beijaflorjeans.com/pages/flagship-store
BLACK TULIP This lifestyle and destination boutique is di-vinely appointed for the discerning shopper, carrying lines from Zac Posen to Dubarry of Ireland. • 127 N Main St., Fountain Inn; 864.409.2300; blacktulipsc.com
CABELA’S South Carolina’s first Cabela’s pulled out all the stops to bring a serious outdoor ex-perience down South. Located in Magnolia Park, Cabela’s offers excellent service and advice from experienced outfitters. • 1025 Woodruff Rd.; 864.516.8100; cabelas.com
CITY OF GREENVILLE MERCHANDISE Stop by the City of Greenville merchandise shop in City Hall (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm) to pick up souvenirs and branded gifts of everything Greenville, from t-shirts to umbrellas. • 206 S. Main St.; 864.467.4494; greenvillesc.gov/186/greenville-merchandise
THE COOK’S STATION The only kitchenware shop in downtown Greenville displays a selection of high-quality appliances along with kitchen gadgets, bar-ware, cookware, and gifts for the discerning gourmet—including cooking classes. • 659 S. Main St.; 864.250.0091; thecooksstation.com
COTTAGE GROVE VINTAGE MARKET Find vintage and antique designer pieces here, from light fixtures and artwork to sideboards and dining tables. Prefer to DIY? Sign up for one of the market’s furni-ture-painting classes. • 1607 Laurens Rd.; 864.423.9661; cottagegrovevintage.com
DARK CORNER DISTILLERY Small-batch spirits crafted on-site are of-fered for sale at this microdistillery, as are mountain crafts and moonshine-infused food items. Stop in for a tasting and discov-er your new favorite spirit. • 14 S. Main St.; 864.631.1144; darkcornerdistillery.com
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GREENVILLE GEMSTONE MINE Let the kids have a go at on-site gemstone flume-mining, then shop for sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, plus crystals, rocks, and minerals from around the world. • 205 N. Main St.; 864.283.6300; greenvillegemstonemine.com
GREENVILLE JERKY & VINE, LLC For something different, experience a wine and jerky pairing at this family-run shop. Jerky sliced from lean, whole, premium cuts of meat shares the shelves with locally made food products. • 36 S. Main St.; 864.982.5802;greenvillejerkyandvine.com
HAYWOOD MALL More than 150 retailers fill Greenville’s mall with upscale shops like Apple, Sephora, and Coach beside anchors Macy’s, Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Sears. New tenants include The Cheesecake Factory. • 700 Haywood Rd.; 864.288.0511; haywoodmall.com
JOE’S PLACE An independent bookstore with a vast collection of used books and new books by regional authors, Joe’s Place also offers coffee, tea, and wine, along with a snack menu. • 2 Williams St.; 864.558.0828; joesplacellc.com
LLYN STRONG FINE ART JEWELRY One of the most sought-af-ter jewelry designers in the Southeast, llyn strong crafts timeless pieces of wearable art. She displays her work alongside that of some 20 different artisans. • 119 N. Main St.; 864.233.5900; llynstrong.com
M. JUDSON BOOKSELLERS & STORYTELLERS M. Judson is more than a bookstore. It’s a literary
hub. You’ll see it in their commitment to local artists, the funky gifts and vintage housewares, and the special events and author signings. • 130 S. Main St.; 864.603.2412;mjudsonbooks.com
MAGNOLIA PARK A collection of first-in-market retailers such as Cabela’s and Nordstrom Rack, this open-air shopping center also enfolds a host of family-friendly restau-rants, as well as the Regal Cine-mas complex. • 1025 Woodruff Rd.; magnoliapark.com
MAGNOLIA SCENTS BY DESIGN Downtown Greenville’s candle mi-cro-factory offers a host of scented soy candles, lotions, body creams, and natural bar soaps, all made on-site. Try your hand at crafting your own candle. • 209 N. Main St., Suite B; 864.520.2511; magnoliascents.com
MAST GENERAL STORE This century-old building now houses a general merchandise store that stocks a surprising va-riety of products from clothing and camping gear to children’s toys, local books, and old-fash-ioned candy by the pound. • 111 N. Main St.; 864.235.1883;mastgeneralstore.com/greenville
MONKEE’S OF THE WEST END Touting the latest international trends in women’s clothes, shoes, and accessories, Monkee’s stocks its West End inventory with more than 40 designer brands, from Annie Griffin to Yumi Kim. • 103-A Augusta St.; 864.239.0788; monkeesofthewestend.com
NORTHAMPTON WINE + DINE The area’s oldest wine shop stocks an impressive selection—tens of thousands of bottles—of domestic and international
wines and spirits. They also have a wine bar and café on-site. • 211-A E. Broad St.; 864.271.3919; northamptonwineanddine.com
OIL & VINEGAR A fine assortment of gourmet food items, ceramic tableware, culinary accessories, and cookbooks complements the selection of oils and vinegars at this locally owned international franchise concept from the Netherlands. • 220 N. Main St.; 864.241.6689; greenvillesc.oilandvinegarusa.com
PEDAL CHIC As the first women-specific
cycling and athletic boutique in the Southeast, Pedal Chic offers bicycle rentals, sales, maintenance, accessories and apparel. The dedicated staff supports all levels of cycling. • 250 RiverPlace, Suite B; 864.242.2442; pedalchic.com
THE PINK AZALEA Find something for any woman on your list here, from apparel, handbags, and jewelry to items for baby. Custom monogramming is a specialty, so you can personalize gifts for any occasion. • 17 S. Main St.; 864.233.2919;thepinkazalea.com
POPPINGTON’S GOURMET POPCORN Dark chocolate, cheeseburger, habanero caramel. These are merely a sampling of the more than 50 flavors that Poppington’s makes fresh each day. New flavors pop up monthly. • 30 S. Main St.; 864.349.1331; poppingtons.com
THE ROCK HOUSE ANTIQUES Focusing on great customer service and current design trends, Rock House stocks a variety of antique styles, plus home décor and original art at a wide range of price points. • 415 Mauldin Rd.; 864.299.8981; therockhouseantiques.com
RUSH WILSON LIMITED Rush Wilson has been outfitting Greenville gentlemen with tra-ditional high-end clothing and quality shoes since 1959. Trust Rush Wilson for personalized service and styles from casual to dress wear. • 23 W. North St.; 864.232.2761; rushwilson.com
SAMANTHA GRACE DESIGNS Shop by occasion, by season, or for any reason. Much of Samantha Grace’s merchandise lends itself to embroidering, and everything feels personal-ized for those with distinctly Southern tastes in clothing and accessories. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.250.9790; samanthagracedesigns.com
SHINDIG FURNISHINGS This family-owned furniture store in the Village of West Greenville specializes in mid-century modern pieces. Shindig boasts a variety of Mad Men-style furniture, barware, and accessories—and they ship. • 11 Lois Ave.; 864.915-9705;instagram.com/shindigfurnishings
SOUTHERN TIDE Founded in Greenville, this Southern-inspired men’s and women’s clothing store fuses classic style with the modern design elements of today’s
trendy looks. The brand is known for its Skipjack polo. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.412.5400;southerntidegreenville.com
SPLASH ON MAIN Whether you’re in the market for a new summer wardrobe, or the perfect swimsuit, sun hat, and beach bag for that win-ter cruise, Splash on Main has you covered. • 807 S. Main St.; 864.534.1510; splashonmain.com
SWAMP RABBIT CAFE AND GROCERY “Eat local. Ride bikes.” This is the mantra of the popular bakery/grocery on mile 31.3 of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, which stocks the best products from local farm-ers and food artisans year-round. • 205 Cedar Lane Rd. 864.255.3385; swamprabbitcafe.com
TAYLORS MILL A mélange of artists have studios here, facilitating craft and commerce for a new generation. Also at the historic mill complex is 13 Stripes Brewery and a summer farmer’s market. • 250 Mill St., Taylors; 864.335.9913; taylorsmill.community
TOBACCO PLUS & THE SHIVA CIGAR LOUNGE You don’t have to be a cigar aficio-nado to appreciate South Caroli-na’s largest humidor. Here you can browse the Upstate’s largest and finest selection of premium hand-rolled cigars, lighters, and acces-sories. • 1921 S. Hwy. 101, Greer; 864.968.1133; tpluscigars.com
TWIGS AT THE WEST END With a tradition of excellence in floral design and home décor in Greenville, this downtown florist also creates beautiful weddings and parties at their event boutique located behind Haywood Mall. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.242.2242; twigs.net
THE VAULT Specializing in throwback gear from more than 200 sports teams, including professional, college, and minor leagues, The Vault caters to fans with a wide array of retro sports apparel. • 213 N. Main St.; 864.370.7850; vaultretrosports.com
THE VILLAGE OF WEST GREENVILLE This former mill community is home to artist’s studios and galleries that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with chef-owned restaurants in Greenville’s trendiest arts district. • Pendleton Street; villagewgvl.com
VINTAGE NOW MODERNAt this charming shop in the West End, you will find a mix of old, new, and antique furniture and refurbished or repurposed goods to add to your home décor. • 633 S. Main St.; 864.385.5004; vintagenowmodern.com
YEAH, THAT GREENVILLE! MERCHANDISE Purchase a “Happy G” smile—on items ranging from coffee mugs to baseball hats—from the online store of Yeah, THATGreenville! merchandise. • store.visitgreenvillesc.com/store
FARMERS’ MARKETS
TD SATURDAY MARKET Join the festival atmospheredowntown on Saturday mornings at this bustling, two-block-long bazaar. Stock up on vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, meat, and more from area farms. • Main St. at McBee Ave.; Sat 8am to noon, May-Oct; saturdaymarketlive.com
GHS FOUNTAIN INNFARMERS MARKETBuy locally grown products and artisan-made items under the Commerce Park Pavilion in downtown Fountain Inn. • 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn; Sat 8am to noon, Jun-Sept; fountaininn.org/special-events.html
GREENVILLE STATEFARMERS MARKETThis state-run market sells local produce and specialty goods in a 14,400-square-foot building. • 1354 Rutherford Rd.; Mon-Sat
8am to 6pm, year-round; agriculture.sc.gov
RANDY BLACKWELL FARM STAND Furman University students run this summer market on campus at the organic Furman Farm. • Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy.; Thu 3:30-5:30pm, Jun–Aug; furman.edu/sites/livewell/eatwell/pages/ furmanfarm.aspx
SIMPSONVILLE FARMERSMARKET Simpsonville City Park hosts this lively summer farmers market. • 405 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville; Sat 8am to noon, mid-May-Oct
SLOW FOOD EARTH MARKET The only Slow Food Earth Market in the continental U.S. is held at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Gro-cery and features local products grown without chemicals and GMOs. • 205 Cedar Lane Rd.; first and third Thursdays, 3-7pm,May-Nov; slowfoodupstate.com/earthmarket.htm
TAYLORS MILL MARKETThis market takes place outside one of the original early-20th- century mill buildings in a former industrial village. • 250 Mill St.,Dock No. 3, Taylors; Thu, 4pm-8pm,May-Aug; taylorsfarmers.market
TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKETCheck out Trailblazer Park on Saturday mornings for a cornucopia of local foods. • 225 Wilhelm Winter St., Travelers Rest; Sat 8:30am-noon, May-Sept; travelersrestfarmersmarket.com
Fresh, Mexican-inspiredcuisine in an
upbeat atmosphere.
CANTINA76.COM • @CANTINA76103 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 • 864-631-2914
Hand-crafted margaritas and
imaginative tacos – ideal
for happy hour, business
lunchers & game watchers.
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swimsuits resort wear accessories807 S Main St
Greenville, SC 29601(864) 534-1510
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designer brands—think Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade New York, and Bose—at this village-style outlet mall, 46 miles north of Greenville via I-85. • 1 Factory Shops Blvd., Gaffney; 864.902.9900; premiumoutlets.com/gaffney
GREENVILLE GEMSTONE MINE Let the kids have a go at on-site gemstone flume-mining, then shop for sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, plus crystals, rocks, and minerals from around the world. • 205 N.Main St.; 864.283.6300; greenvillegemstonemine.com
GREENVILLE JERKY &VINE, LLCFor something different, experience a wine and jerky pairing at this family-run shop. Jerky sliced from lean, whole, premium cuts of meat shares the shelves with locally made food products. • 36 S. Main St.; 864.982.5802; greenvillejerkyandvine.com
HAYWOOD MALLMore than 150 retailers fillGreenville’s mall with upscale shops like Apple, Sephora, and Coach beside anchors Macy’s, Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, andSears. New tenants include The Cheesecake Factory. • 700Haywood Rd.; 864.288.0511; haywoodmall.com
JOE’S PLACEAn independent bookstore with avast collection of used books and new books by regional authors, Joe’s Place also offers coffee,tea, and wine, along with a snack menu. • 2 Williams St.; 864.558.0828; joesplacellc.com
LLYN STRONG FINE ART JEWELRYOne of the most sought-af-ter jewelry designers inthe Southeast, llyn strong crafts timeless pieces of wearable art. She displays her work alongside thatof some 20 differentartisans. • 119 N. Main St.; 864.233.5900; llynstrong.com
M. JUDSONBOOKSELLERS &STORYTELLERSM. Judson is more than a bookstore. It’s a literary
hub. You’ll see it in their commitment to local artists, the funky gifts and vintage housewares, and the special events and author signings.• 130 S. Main St.; 864.603.2412; mjudsonbooks.com
MAGNOLIA PARK A collection of first-in-market retailers such as Cabela’s and Nordstrom Rack, this open-air shopping center also enfolds a host of family-friendly restau-rants, as well as the Regal Cine-mas complex. • 1025 Woodruff Rd.; magnoliapark.com
MAGNOLIA SCENTS BYDESIGN Downtown Greenville’s candle mi-cro-factory offers a host of scented soy candles, lotions, body creams, and natural bar soaps, all made on-site. Try your hand at crafting your own candle. • 209 N. Main St., Suite B; 864.520.2511; magnoliascents.com
MAST GENERAL STORE This century-old building now houses a general merchandise store that stocks a surprising va-riety of products from clothing and camping gear to children’s toys, local books, and old-fash-ioned candy by the pound. • 111 N. Main St.; 864.235.1883; mastgeneralstore.com/greenville
MONKEE’S OF THE WEST ENDTouting the latest international trends in women’s clothes, shoes, and accessories, Monkee’s stocks its West End inventory with more than 40 designer brands, from Annie Griffin to Yumi Kim. • 103-A Augusta St.; 864.239.0788; monkeesofthewestend.com
NORTHAMPTON WINE + DINEThe area’s oldest wine shop stocks an impressive selection—tens of thousands of bottles—of domestic and international
wines and spirits. They also have a wine bar and café on-site. • 211-A E. Broad St.; 864.271.3919;northamptonwineanddine.com
OIL & VINEGAR A fine assortment of gourmet food items, ceramic tableware,culinary accessories, and cookbooks complements the selection of oils and vinegars at this locally owned international franchise concept from the Netherlands. • 220 N. Main St.; 864.241.6689; greenvillesc.oilandvinegarusa.com
PEDAL CHICAs the first women-specific
cycling and athletic boutique in the Southeast, Pedal Chic offersbicycle rentals, sales, maintenance, accessories and apparel. Thededicated staff supports all levelsof cycling. • 250 RiverPlace, Suite B; 864.242.2442; pedalchic.com
THE PINK AZALEA Find something for any woman on your list here, from apparel, handbags, and jewelry to items for baby. Custom monogrammingis a specialty, so you can personalize gifts for any occasion. • 17 S. Main St.; 864.233.2919; thepinkazalea.com
POPPINGTON’S GOURMET POPCORNDark chocolate, cheeseburger, habanero caramel. These are merely a sampling of the morethan 50 flavors that Poppington’s makes fresh each day. New flavors pop up monthly. • 30 S. Main St.; 864.349.1331; poppingtons.com
THE ROCK HOUSE ANTIQUES Focusing on great customer service and current design trends, Rock House stocks a variety of antique styles, plus home décor and original art at a wide range of price points. • 415 Mauldin Rd.; 864.299.8981; therockhouseantiques.com
RUSH WILSON LIMITED Rush Wilson has been outfitting Greenville gentlemen with tra-ditional high-end clothing and quality shoes since 1959. Trust Rush Wilson for personalized service and styles from casual to dress wear. • 23 W. North St.; 864.232.2761; rushwilson.com
SAMANTHA GRACE DESIGNS Shop by occasion, by season, or for any reason. Much of Samantha Grace’s merchandise lends itself to embroidering, and everything feels personal-ized for those with distinctly Southern tastes in clothing and accessories. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.250.9790; samanthagracedesigns.com
SHINDIG FURNISHINGS This family-owned furniture store in the Village of West Greenville specializes in mid-century modern pieces. Shindig boasts a variety of Mad Men-style furniture, barware, and accessories—and they ship. • 11 Lois Ave.; 864.915-9705; instagram.com/shindigfurnishings
SOUTHERN TIDE Founded in Greenville, this Southern-inspired men’s and women’s clothing store fuses classic style with the modern design elements of today’s
trendy looks. The brand is known for its Skipjack polo. • 200 N. Main St.; 864.412.5400; southerntidegreenville.com
SPLASH ON MAINWhether you’re in the marketfor a new summer wardrobe, or the perfect swimsuit, sun hat, and beach bag for that win-ter cruise, Splash on Main has you covered. • 807 S. Main St.; 864.534.1510; splashonmain.com
SWAMP RABBIT CAFE AND GROCERY“Eat local. Ride bikes.” This is the mantra of the popular bakery/grocery on mile 31.3 of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, which stocks the best products from local farm-ers and food artisans year-round. • 205 Cedar Lane Rd. 864.255.3385; swamprabbitcafe.com
TAYLORS MILL A mélange of artists have studios here, facilitating craft and commerce for a new generation.Also at the historic mill complexis 13 Stripes Brewery and a summer farmer’s market. • 250 Mill St., Taylors; 864.335.9913; taylorsmill.community
TOBACCO PLUS & THE SHIVA CIGAR LOUNGE You don’t have to be a cigar aficio-nado to appreciate South Caroli-na’s largest humidor. Here you can browse the Upstate’s largest andfinest selection of premium hand-rolled cigars, lighters, and acces-sories. • 1921 S. Hwy. 101, Greer;864.968.1133; tpluscigars.com
TWIGS AT THE WEST END With a tradition of excellencein floral design and home décor in Greenville, this downtown florist also creates beautiful weddings and parties at their event boutique located behind Haywood Mall. • 640 S. Main St.; 864.242.2242; twigs.net
THE VAULTSpecializing in throwback gear from more than 200 sportsteams, including professional, college, and minor leagues, The Vault caters to fans with a wide array of retro sports apparel. • 213 N. Main St.; 864.370.7850; vaultretrosports.com
THE VILLAGE OF WEST GREENVILLE This former mill community is home to artist’s studios and galleries that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with chef-owned restaurants in Greenville’strendiest arts district. • Pendleton Street; villagewgvl.com
VINTAGE NOW MODERN At this charming shop in the West End, you will find a mix of old, new, and antique furniture and refurbished or repurposed goods to add to your home décor. • 633 S. Main St.; 864.385.5004; vintagenowmodern.com
YEAH, THAT GREENVILLE! MERCHANDISE Purchase a “Happy G” smile—on items ranging from coffee mugs to baseball hats—from the online store of Yeah, THAT Greenville! merchandise. • store.visitgreenvillesc.com/store
FARMERS’ MARKETS
TD SATURDAY MARKET Join the festival atmosphere downtown on Saturday mornings at this bustling, two-block-long bazaar. Stock up on vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, meat, and more from area farms. • Main St. at McBee Ave.; Sat 8am to noon, May-Oct; saturdaymarketlive.com
GHS FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS MARKET Buy locally grown products and artisan-made items under the Commerce Park Pavilion in downtown Fountain Inn. • 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn; Sat 8am to noon, Jun-Sept; fountaininn.org/special-events.html
GREENVILLE STATE FARMERS MARKET This state-run market sells local produce and specialty goods in a 14,400-square-foot building. • 1354 Rutherford Rd.; Mon-Sat
8am to 6pm, year-round; agriculture.sc.gov
RANDY BLACKWELL FARM STAND Furman University students run this summer market on campus at the organic Furman Farm. • Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy.; Thu 3:30-5:30pm, Jun–Aug; furman.edu/sites/livewell/eatwell/pages/ furmanfarm.aspx
SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Simpsonville City Park hosts this lively summer farmers market. • 405 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville; Sat 8am to noon, mid-May-Oct
SLOW FOOD EARTH MARKET The only Slow Food Earth Market in the continental U.S. is held at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Gro-cery and features local products grown without chemicals and GMOs. • 205 Cedar Lane Rd.; first and third Thursdays, 3-7pm, May-Nov; slowfoodupstate.com/earthmarket.htm
TAYLORS MILL MARKET This market takes place outside one of the original early-20th- century mill buildings in a former industrial village. • 250 Mill St., Dock No. 3, Taylors; Thu, 4pm-8pm, May-Aug; taylorsfarmers.market
TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET Check out Trailblazer Park on Saturday mornings for a cornucopia of local foods. • 225 Wilhelm Winter St., Travelers Rest; Sat 8:30am-noon, May-Sept; travelersrestfarmersmarket.com
Fresh, Mexican-inspiredcuisine in an
upbeat atmosphere.
CANTINA76.COM • @CANTINA76103 North Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 • 864-631-2914
Hand-crafted margaritas and
imaginative tacos – ideal
for happy hour, business
lunchers & game watchers.
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swimsuits resort wear accessories807 S Main St
Greenville, SC 29601(864) 534-1510
www.SplashonMain.com
TD Saturday Market
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GETTING HERE
AIRLINES
ALLEGIANT AIR 702.505.8888; allegiantair.com
AMERICAN AIRLINES 800.433.7300; aa.com
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 800.221.1212; delta.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 1120 W. Washington St.; 864.255.4221; amtrak.com
GREYHOUND 9 Hendrix Dr.; 864.235.4741; greyhound.com
GETTING AROUND
BIKE RENTALS
BIKE THE RABBIT 233 N. Main St., Suite 12; 864.990.5446; biketherabbit.com
GREENVILLE B-CYCLE Various locations downtown; 864.423.9088; greenvillebcycle.com
PEDAL CHIC 250 RiverPlace, Suite B; 864.242.2442; pedalchic.com
REEDY RIDES 12 W. McBee Ave.; 864.419.2944; reedyrides.com
SRT BIKE SHOP 205 Cedar Lane Rd.; 864.605.7010; srtbikeshop.com
BUSES & TROLLEYS
DOWNTOWN TROLLEY 864.467.5001; greenvillesc.
gov/597/trolley or GVLTrolley Tracker App
GREENLINK 24 Vardry St.; 864.467.5001; ridegreenlink.com
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
ATCHISON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 120 Interstate Park, Spartanburg; 864.595.1234; atchisontransport.com
CHAMPION COACH 145 Ben Hamby Ln.; 864.284.9000; championcoach.com
EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2311 Airport Rd., Greer; 864.609.5466; eastsidelimo.com
LANIER PARKING SOLUTIONS GREENVILLE 635 N. Academy St.; 864.240.8146; lanierparking.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–5pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 12–4pm.
VISITGREENVILLESC SALES AND MARKETING OFFICE 148 River St., Suite 222; 864.421.0000 or 800.351.7180; VisitGreenvilleSC.com Open Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm
DISCOVER UPCOUNTRY CAROLINA ASSOCIATION 500 E. North St., Suite E; 864.233.2690; upcountrysc.com
OFF THE GRID GREENVILLE 802 Augusta St.; 561.376.7113 offthegridgreenville.com
PENDLETON DISTRICT COMMISSION 125 E. Queen St., Pendleton; 864.646.3782; pendletondistrictsc.com
PENDLETON HISTORIC FOUNDATION 2725 Old Greenville Hwy., Central; 864.646.7249; pendletonhistoricfoundation.org
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM 1205 Pendleton St., Columbia; 803.896.0000; discoversouthcarolina.com
S.C. STATE WELCOME CENTERS
BLACKSBURG WELCOME CENTER 100 Hwy. I-85 South, Blacksburg; 864.839.6742; discoversouthcaro lina.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 Eastbound, Landrum; 864.457.2228; discoversouthcarolina.com Open daily 9am–5pm
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
MCKINLEY, COOPER & CO. 555 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 225; 864.233.1800; mckinleycooper.com
ADOPTIONS
QUIVER FULL ADOPTIONS, INC. 412-C Pettigru St.; 864.334.8593;quiverfulladoptions.com
ARCHITECTS
PELHAM ARCHITECTS, LLC 100 W. Washington St., Suite 400; 864.271.7633; pelhamarchitects.com
ASSOCIATIONS
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 408 N. Church St., Suite C; 864.242.5052; bbb.org/upstatesc
GREENVILLE AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 233 N. Main St., Suite 250;
864.235.2008; greenvilleeconomic development.com
GREENVILLE ZOO FOUNDATION 150 Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.627.4200; greenvillezoofoundation.org
THE MAKERS COLLECTIVE 101 N. Main St., Suite 400; makerscollective.org
SC RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION1122 Lady St., Suite 1210, Colum-bia; 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
ATTORNEYS
MARTIN & MARTIN ATTORNEYS, PA 1415 Augusta St.; 864. 271.1822; martinslawfirm.com
OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK, & STEWART, P.C. 300 N. Main St.; 864.271.1300; ogletreedeakins.com
WYCHE, P.A. 44 E. Camperdown Way; 864.242.8200; wyche.com
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
FOUNTAIN INN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE102 Depot St., Fountain Inn; 864.862.2586; fountaininnchamber.org
GREATER GREER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE111 Trade St., Greer; 864.877.3131; greerchamber.com
GREATER TRAVELERS REST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE27 S. Main St., Suite 16-P, Travelers Rest; 864.708.0888; greatertrchamber.com
GREENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE24 Cleveland St.; 864.242.1050; greenvillechamber.org
MAULDIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; 864.297.1323; mauldinchamber.org
SIMPSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE100 W. Trade St., Simpsonville; 864.963.3781; simpsonvillechamber.com
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.1 Parkway South; 864.458.5435; michelinman.com
EDUCATION
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.; 864.242.5100; bju.edu
CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPALSCHOOL 245 Cavalier Dr.; 864.299.1522; cces.org
FURMAN UNIVERSITY300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2000; furman.edu
GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLDISTRICT301 Camperdown Way; 864.355.3100; greenville.k12.sc.us
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE506 S. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.250.8000; gvltec.edu
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville; 864.977.7013; ngu.edu
SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’SSCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ANDHUMANITIES15 University St.; 864.282.3777; scgsah.org
UNIVERSITY CENTER OF GREENVILLE 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite A7; 864.250.1111; greenville.org/state-of-the-art-facilities
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
ADECCO STAFFING1120 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 306; 864.288.0100; adeccousa.com/locations/greenville-south-car olina-staffing-agencies
GODSHALL PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING & STAFFING310 University Ridge; 864.242.3491; sccareersearch.com
EVENT VENUES/ MEETING SERVICES/ TEAM-BUILDING
BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA Recently renovated, Green-ville’s state-of-the-art, 15,000-seat performance and sports arena brings in big-name acts. It also serves as the home ice to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits ECHL ice-hockey team. • 650 N. Academy St.;864.241.3800;bonsecoursarena.com
CAMP BUCKHORN2401 State Park Rd.; 864.244.5565; southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain/camp-buckhorn
FERN2310 Old Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte,NC; 704.398.7440; fernexpo.com
GREENBRIER FARMS766 Hester Store Rd., Easley; 864.855.9782; greenbrierfarms.com
GREENVILLE ONE1 N. Main St.; 864.986.9442. clem son.edu/business/departments/mba
THE LOFT AT SOBY’S22-A E. Court St.; 864.232.7007;table301.com
MELVIN & DOLLIE YOUNTSCONFERENCE CENTER3300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2390; furman.edu/younts
MOSAIX GROUP160 Royal Pines Dr., Arden, NC; 828.654.8118; mosaixgroup.com
THE OLD CIGAR WAREHOUSE912-B S. Main St.; 864.248.4868;oldcigarwarehouse.com
PHOENIX TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
130 Industrial Dr.; 864.467.3915; phoenixcenter.org/coe.php
PLAYWORKS GROUP, LLC404.867.3312; playworksgroup.com
PLEASANT RIDGE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER4232 Hwy. 11, Marietta; 864.660.1065; pleasantridgecam pandretreatcenter.org
PROFESSIONAL PARTY RENTALS,INC.647 Congaree Rd.; 864.627.8808; professionalpartyrentals.com
SYMMES CHAPEL – PRETTY PLACE 4399 YMCA Camp Rd., Cleveland; 864.836.3291; campgreenville.org/pretty-place
ZEN924 S. Main St.; 864.235.5770; zengreenville.com
HOSPITALS
BON SECOURS ST. FRANCISHEALTH SYSTEM864.255.1000; stfrancishealth.org
GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM864.455.7000; ghs.org
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN950 W. Faris Rd.; 864.271.3444; shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/locations/greenville
HOUSING
ABBERLY AT MARKET POINT30 Market Point Dr.; 866.325.7376;abberlymarketpoint.com
APARTMENT AND CORPORATERELOCATION SERVICES775 Woodruff Rd., Suite A; 864.297.5690; locatehousing.com/greenville.html
THE BRISTOL APARTMENTHOMES926 Cleveland St.; 864.235.0494; livethebristol.com
ELLISON ON BROAD212 E. Broad St.; 864.520-1281; ellisonbroad.com
ENCLAVE AT PARIS MOUNTAIN 101 Enclave Paris Dr.; 864.233.6003; enclaveparismoun tain.com
GOODWIN FOUST 114 Clair Dr., Piedmont; 864.269.4900; goodwinfoust.com
HOMESTEAD AT HARTNESS1095 Hartness Dr.; 864.288.5822; homesteadathartness.com
LINK APARTMENTS WEST END25 River St, Greenville, SC 29601; 844.707.1764; linkwestend.com
MAIN AND STONE APARTMENTS 18 E Stone Ave., Suite 101; 864.603.5300; mainandstone.com
THE RESERVE AT LAKE KEOWEE190 Village Green Loop, Sunset; 864.868.4000; reserveatlakeke owee.com
TONSOFRENTALS.COM 330 E. Coffee St.; 800.789.1135; tonsofrentals.com
VELO VERDAE APARTMENTS 205 Verdae Blvd.; 864.373.9777; veloverdaeapartments.com
INSURANCE
HEAD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 2C; 864.232.7355; headfinancial.com
LANGUAGE TRAINING
VISIONS INTERNATIONAL LLC 3519 Pelham Rd., Suite 204; 864.558.0598; visionsmadereal.com
LIBRARIES
GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMHughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl.; 864.242.5000; greenvillelibrary.org
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CITY OF FOUNTAIN INN200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn; 864.862.4421; fountaininn.org
CITY OF GREENVILLE206 S. Main St.; 864.232.2273; greenvillesc.gov
CITY OF GREENVILLE PARKS & RECREATION307B Falls St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/150/parks-and-rec reation
CITY OF GREENVILLE TRAILS AND GREENWAYS 206 S Main St.; 864.467.4350; greenvillesc.gov/313/trails-greenways
CITY OF GREER301 E. Poinsett St., Greer; 864.848.2150; cityofgreer.org
CITY OF MAULDIN5 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; 864.288.4910; cityofmauldin.org
CITY OF SIMPSONVILLE118 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville; 864.967.9526; simpsonville.com
CITY OF TRAVELERS REST6711 State Park Rd., Travelers Rest; 864.834.7958; travelersrestsc.com
TD CONVENTION CENTERWith 60,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 30,000-square-foot ballroom and 280,000 square feet of exhibit space, this outstand-ing Southeastern venue hosts tradeshows, conventions, conferences, and special events. • 1 Exposition Dr.; 864.233.2562; tdconventioncenter.com
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GETTING HERE
AIRLINES
ALLEGIANT AIR 702.505.8888; allegiantair.com
AMERICAN AIRLINES 800.433.7300; aa.com
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 800.221.1212; delta.com
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES800.435.9792; southwest.com
UNITED AIRLINES 800.241.6522; united.com
AIRPORTS
GREENVILLE DOWNTOWNAIRPORT (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 1120 W. Washington St.; 864.255.4221; amtrak.com
GREYHOUND 9 Hendrix Dr.; 864.235.4741; greyhound.com
GETTING AROUND
BIKE RENTALS
BIKE THE RABBIT 233 N. Main St., Suite 12; 864.990.5446; biketherabbit.com
GREENVILLE B-CYCLE Various locations downtown; 864.423.9088; greenvillebcycle.com
PEDAL CHIC250 RiverPlace, Suite B; 864.242.2442; pedalchic.com
REEDY RIDES12 W. McBee Ave.; 864.419.2944; reedyrides.com
SRT BIKE SHOP 205 Cedar Lane Rd.; 864.605.7010; srtbikeshop.com
BUSES & TROLLEYS
DOWNTOWN TROLLEY864.467.5001; greenvillesc.
gov/597/trolley or GVLTrolley Tracker App
GREENLINK 24 Vardry St.; 864.467.5001; ridegreenlink.com
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
ATCHISON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES120 Interstate Park, Spartanburg; 864.595.1234; atchisontransport.com
CHAMPION COACH145 Ben Hamby Ln.; 864.284.9000; championcoach.com
EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATIONSERVICES2311 Airport Rd., Greer; 864.609.5466; eastsidelimo.com
LANIER PARKING SOLUTIONS GREENVILLE 635 N. Academy St.; 864.240.8146; lanierparking.com
YOUNG TRANSPORTATION843 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–5pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 12–4pm.
VISITGREENVILLESC SALES AND MARKETING OFFICE 148 River St., Suite 222; 864.421.0000 or 800.351.7180; VisitGreenvilleSC.com Open Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm
DISCOVER UPCOUNTRY CAROLINA ASSOCIATION500 E. North St., Suite E; 864.233.2690; upcountrysc.com
OFF THE GRID GREENVILLE 802 Augusta St.; 561.376.7113 offthegridgreenville.com
PENDLETON DISTRICT COMMISSION 125 E. Queen St., Pendleton; 864.646.3782; pendletondistrictsc.com
PENDLETON HISTORICFOUNDATION 2725 Old Greenville Hwy., Central; 864.646.7249; pendletonhistoricfoundation.org
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENTOF PARKS, RECREATION &TOURISM1205 Pendleton St., Columbia; 803.896.0000; discoversouthcarolina.com
S.C. STATE WELCOME CENTERS
BLACKSBURG WELCOME CENTER 100 Hwy. I-85 South, Blacksburg; 864.839.6742; discoversouthcaro lina.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 Eastbound, Landrum; 864.457.2228; discoversouthcarolina.com Open daily 9am–5pm
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
MCKINLEY, COOPER & CO. 555 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 225; 864.233.1800; mckinleycooper.com
ADOPTIONS
QUIVER FULL ADOPTIONS, INC. 412-C Pettigru St.; 864.334.8593;quiverfulladoptions.com
ARCHITECTS
PELHAM ARCHITECTS, LLC 100 W. Washington St., Suite 400; 864.271.7633; pelhamarchitects.com
ASSOCIATIONS
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 408 N. Church St., Suite C; 864.242.5052; bbb.org/upstatesc
GREENVILLE AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION233 N. Main St., Suite 250;
864.235.2008; greenvilleeconomic development.com
GREENVILLE ZOO FOUNDATION150 Cleveland Park Dr.; 864.627.4200; greenvillezoofoundation.org
THE MAKERS COLLECTIVE101 N. Main St., Suite 400; makerscollective.org
SC RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION1122 Lady St., Suite 1210, Colum-bia; 803.765.9000; scrla.org
TAYLORS TOWNSQUARE 250 Mill St., Taylors; 864.501.3918; taylorstownsquare.com
UPSTATE FOREVER507 Pettigru St.; 864.250.0500; upstateforever.org
ATTORNEYS
MARTIN & MARTIN ATTORNEYS, PA 1415 Augusta St.; 864. 271.1822; martinslawfirm.com
OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH,SMOAK, & STEWART, P.C. 300 N. Main St.; 864.271.1300; ogletreedeakins.com
WYCHE, P.A.44 E. Camperdown Way; 864.242.8200; wyche.com
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
FOUNTAIN INN CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE102 Depot St., Fountain Inn; 864.862.2586; fountaininnchamber.org
GREATER GREER CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE111 Trade St., Greer; 864.877.3131; greerchamber.com
GREATER TRAVELERS RESTCHAMBER OF COMMERCE27 S. Main St., Suite 16-P, Travelers Rest; 864.708.0888; greatertrchamber.com
GREENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE24 Cleveland St.; 864.242.1050; greenvillechamber.org
MAULDIN AREA CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; 864.297.1323; mauldinchamber.org
SIMPSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE100 W. Trade St., Simpsonville; 864.963.3781; simpsonvillechamber.com
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.1 Parkway South; 864.458.5435; michelinman.com
EDUCATION
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 UNIVERSITY300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2000; furman.edu
GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT301 Camperdown Way; 864.355.3100; greenville.k12.sc.us
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE506 S. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.250.8000; gvltec.edu
NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville; 864.977.7013; ngu.edu
SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES15 University St.; 864.282.3777; scgsah.org
UNIVERSITY CENTER OF GREENVILLE 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite A7; 864.250.1111; greenville.org/state-of-the-art-facilities
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
ADECCO STAFFING1120 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 306; 864.288.0100; adeccousa.com/locations/greenville-south-car olina-staffing-agencies
GODSHALL PROFESSIONAL RECRUITING & STAFFING310 University Ridge; 864.242.3491; sccareersearch.com
EVENT VENUES/ MEETING SERVICES/ TEAM-BUILDING
BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA Recently renovated, Green-ville’s state-of-the-art, 15,000-seat performance and sports arena brings in big-name acts. It also serves as the home ice to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits ECHL ice-hockey team. • 650 N. Academy St.;864.241.3800;bonsecoursarena.com
CAMP BUCKHORN2401 State Park Rd.; 864.244.5565; southcarolinaparks.com/par is-mountain/camp-buckhorn
FERN2310 Old Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC; 704.398.7440; fernexpo.com
GREENBRIER FARMS766 Hester Store Rd., Easley; 864.855.9782; greenbrierfarms.com
GREENVILLE ONE1 N. Main St.; 864.986.9442. clem son.edu/business/departments/mba
THE LOFT AT SOBY’S 22-A E. Court St.; 864.232.7007;table301.com
MELVIN & DOLLIE YOUNTS CONFERENCE CENTER3300 Poinsett Hwy.; 864.294.2390; furman.edu/younts
MOSAIX GROUP160 Royal Pines Dr., Arden, NC; 828.654.8118; mosaixgroup.com
THE OLD CIGAR WAREHOUSE912-B S. Main St.; 864.248.4868;oldcigarwarehouse.com
PHOENIX TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
130 Industrial Dr.; 864.467.3915; phoenixcenter.org/coe.php
PLAYWORKS GROUP, LLC404.867.3312; playworksgroup.com
PLEASANT RIDGE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER4232 Hwy. 11, Marietta; 864.660.1065; pleasantridgecam pandretreatcenter.org
PROFESSIONAL PARTY RENTALS, INC.647 Congaree Rd.; 864.627.8808; professionalpartyrentals.com
SYMMES CHAPEL – PRETTY PLACE 4399 YMCA Camp Rd., Cleveland; 864.836.3291; campgreenville.org/pretty-place
ZEN924 S. Main St.; 864.235.5770; zengreenville.com
HOSPITALS
BON SECOURS ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM864.255.1000; stfrancishealth.org
GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM864.455.7000; ghs.org
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN950 W. Faris Rd.; 864.271.3444; shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/locations/greenville
HOUSING
ABBERLY AT MARKET POINT30 Market Point Dr.; 866.325.7376; abberlymarketpoint.com
APARTMENT AND CORPORATE RELOCATION SERVICES775 Woodruff Rd., Suite A; 864.297.5690; locatehousing.com/greenville.html
THE BRISTOL APARTMENT HOMES926 Cleveland St.; 864.235.0494; livethebristol.com
ELLISON ON BROAD212 E. Broad St.; 864.520-1281; ellisonbroad.com
ENCLAVE AT PARIS MOUNTAIN 101 Enclave Paris Dr.; 864.233.6003; enclaveparismoun tain.com
GOODWIN FOUST 114 Clair Dr., Piedmont; 864.269.4900; goodwinfoust.com
HOMESTEAD AT HARTNESS1095 Hartness Dr.; 864.288.5822; homesteadathartness.com
LINK APARTMENTS WEST END 25 River St, Greenville, SC 29601; 844.707.1764; linkwestend.com
MAIN AND STONE APARTMENTS 18 E Stone Ave., Suite 101; 864.603.5300; mainandstone.com
THE RESERVE AT LAKE KEOWEE 190 Village Green Loop, Sunset; 864.868.4000; reserveatlakeke owee.com
TONSOFRENTALS.COM 330 E. Coffee St.; 800.789.1135; tonsofrentals.com
VELO VERDAE APARTMENTS 205 Verdae Blvd.; 864.373.9777; veloverdaeapartments.com
INSURANCE
HEAD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 2C; 864.232.7355; headfinancial.com
LANGUAGE TRAINING
VISIONS INTERNATIONAL LLC 3519 Pelham Rd., Suite 204; 864.558.0598; visionsmadereal.com
LIBRARIES
GREENVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMHughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl.; 864.242.5000; greenvillelibrary.org
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CITY OF FOUNTAIN INN200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn; 864.862.4421; fountaininn.org
CITY OF GREENVILLE206 S. Main St.; 864.232.2273; greenvillesc.gov
CITY OF GREENVILLE PARKS & RECREATION307B Falls St.; 864.467.4355; greenvillesc.gov/150/parks-and-rec reation
CITY OF GREENVILLE TRAILS AND GREENWAYS 206 S Main St.; 864.467.4350; green villesc.gov/313/trails-greenways
CITY OF GREER301 E. Poinsett St., Greer; 864.848.2150; cityofgreer.org
CITY OF MAULDIN5 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; 864.288.4910; cityofmauldin.org
CITY OF SIMPSONVILLE118 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville; 864.967.9526; simpsonville.com
CITY OF TRAVELERS REST6711 State Park Rd., Travelers Rest; 864.834.7958; travelersrestsc.com
TD CONVENTION CENTER With 60,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 30,000-square-foot ballroom and 280,000 square feet of exhibit space, this outstand-ing Southeastern venue hosts tradeshows, conventions, conferences, and special events. • 1 Exposition Dr.; 864.233.2562; tdconventioncenter.com
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GREENVILLE COUNTY301 University Ridge, Suite 2400; 864.467.7105; greenvillecounty.org
GREENVILLE COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM4806 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors; 864.288.6470; greenvillerec.com
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
BIGFOOT MEDIA220 N. Main St., Suite 500; 864.214.5504; bluebigfoot.com
BRAINS ON FIRE1263 Pendleton St.; 864.676.9663; brainsonfire.com
BRANDFARMERSOne Chick Springs Rd., Suite 217; 864.363.4094; brandfarmers.com
COMMUNITY JOURNALS PUBLISHING GROUP581 Perry Ave.; 864.679.1200; communityjournals.com
THE GREENVILLE NEWS32 E. Broad St.; 864.298.4100; greenvilleonline.com
SMOAK PUBLIC RELATIONS LLC 105 N. Spring St., Suite 111; 864.235.8330; smoakpr.com
TK PR330 E. Coffee St.; 864.469.7488; tkpublicrelations.com
OFFICE SUPPLY
SAUNDERS OFFICE SUPPLY611 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville; 864.967.2935; saundersos.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
FIREWATER PHOTOGRAPHY LLC2431 N. Pleasantburg Dr., #3723; 864.561.7626; firewaterphotography.com
FISHEYE STUDIOS802 Augusta St.; 864.331.4711; fisheyestudios.com
REVELRY PHOTO HOUSE The Goat Farm Arts Center, 1200 Foster St. N.E., Studio LR-1, Atlanta, GA; 404.969.2242; revelryphotohouse.com
PLACES OF WORSHIP
ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH7 Shannon Dr.; 864.244.1820; aumcsc.org
CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL10 N. Church St.; 864.271.8773; ccgsc.org
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH200 W. Washington St.; 864.235.0496; firstpresgreenville.org
POSTAL SERVICES
GREENVILLE MAIN POST OFFICE600 W. Washington St.; 803.926.6354; usps.com
REALTORS
JOAN HERLONG & ASSOCIATES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY1421 Augusta St.; 864.325.2112; augustaroad.com
THE BACHTEL GROUP AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY800 Regent Park Ct.; 864.399.7899; bachtelrealtygroup.com
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES C. DAN JOYNER, REALTORS745 N. Pleasantburg Dr.; 864.242.6650; cdanjoyner.com
BISHOP REAL ESTATEP.O. Box 6654, 864.608.3237; bishoprealtyteam.com
CAROL PYFROM REALTY403 Parker Ivey Dr.; 864.250.2112; carolpyfrom.com
COLDWELL BANKER CAINE111 Williams St.; 864.250.2850; cbcaine.com
HEATHER STEMANN–WILSON ASSOCIATES213 E. Broad St.; 864.640.8700; wilsonassociates.net/agent-detail/Heather-Stemann/140266
JEREMY RUSSELL & ASSOCIATES 600 Independence Blvd.; 864.679.0708; realestateofgreenvillesc.com
KELLER WILLIAMS-VICTORIA COTTLE403 Woods Lake Rd., Suite 100; 864.275.3953; bestgreenvillerealestate.com
THE MARCHANT COMPANY100 W. Stone Ave.; 864.467.0085; marchantco.com
WILSON ASSOCIATES 213 E. Broad St.; 864.640.8700; wilsonassociates.net
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE 1 Hoke Smith Blvd.; 864.987.9800; rollinggreenvillage.com
SWANSGATE 400 Swansgate Pl.; 864.233.5673; swansgate.net
SPAS & BEAUTY
THE BEAUTIFUL CO. 100 Green Ave.; 864.501.2678; beautifulsalon.co
IVY SALON DOWNTOWN 19 S. Main St. (second location at 3728 Pelham Rd.); 864.370.1489; ivysalons.com
THE SPA AT WEST END 714 S. Main St.; 864.242.8877; westendspa.co
REAL ESTATE
MAKE GREENVILLE YOURS864.363.8628; makegreenvilleyours.com
UTILITIES
BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. 734 W. Main St., Pickens; 864.878.6326; blueridge.coop
DUKE ENERGY 40 W. Broad St., Suite 690; 864.370.5063; duke-energy.com
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