York County Visitor Guide 2011-12 by Atlantic Publication Group LLC

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Visitor Guide ROCK HILL / YORK COUNTY, SC

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Near Winthrop University. The Econolodge Rock Hill SC is conveniently located less than two miles from Winthrop University. This Rock Hill, SC hotel is minutes from Cherry Park, the Galleria Mall, the Catawba Cultural Preservation Project, Kings Mountain National Military Park and Historic Brattonsville, that includes a Revolutionary War battlefield site.

962 Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC, US, 29730

Phone: (803) 329-3232 Fax: (803) 329-3232 Americas Best Value Inn - Hotel in Rock Hill SC pioneers in-room state of art services like Computer Hook-up, Free Hi Speed Internet, Free Local Calls, In-Room Desk, Individual A/C & Heat, Microwave, Refrigerator, Copy Service, Fax Service, In-Room Coffee Maker and Wake-Up Service. Situated in the heart of Rock Hill, is ideal joint for tourists stay

952 Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Phone: 803-329-3535 Fax: 803-412-3935

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York County, SC is an accessible, affordable and authentically Southern experience. An undiscovered destination, we offer big city amenities in a warm, friendly environment known for its Southern hospitality.

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Contents 16

51 Agri-Tourism

Must Sees

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for area attractions, accommodations, more

Getting Here .................................. 14

Lodging .......................................... 41

Attractions...................................... 23

Visitor Information ......................... 58

Dining & Shopping ........................ 31

Major Events .................................. 62

Visit the SC Welcome Centers for traveler assistance.

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During a heart attack, 20 to 30 minutes could save your life. Getting to the hospital quickly improves your chances of surviving a heart attack by up to 40%. Reducing the time to treatment by 20 to 30 minutes— the amount of time it can take to travel to Charlotte—can save your life. Piedmont Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center offers quality heart care services. As a designated full Cycle II with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) center, we offer advanced emergency care, angioplasty and heart surgery—treatments you may need if you’re having a heart attack. Other Chest Pain Centers, without such interventional heart treatment capabilities, often will transfer you to a PCI center like Piedmont Medical Center. Coming here first may help save your life. For a physician referral, call 803-329-1234 and select option two.

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Produced for the Rock Hill / York County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Project assisted by City of Rock Hill and York County Accommodations and Hospitality Tax Programs STAFF Bennish Brown, Executive Director Sonja Burris, Communications Manager Mikki Rentschler, Finance Manager Rhonda Cauthen, Visitor Center Specialist Auvis Cole, Sports Manager Margaret Wallace, Director of Sales VISITOR CENTER SPECIALISTS Rhonda Cauthen - Trina Ricks - Johan Peers

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York County Visitors Center 452 S. Anderson Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 TF: 888.702.1320

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Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 11377, Rock Hill, SC 29731 PH: 803.329.5200 TF: 888.702.1320 FX: 803.329.0145

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1323 Old Springdale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732

803-326-3300 • www.comfortsuites.com/hotels/sc287 We are located at I-77, Exit 79 - Dave Lyle Blvd. We are across from the Rock Hill Galleria Mall behind Ruby Tuesday’s and LongHorn Steakhouse.

All Suites include: Mini-fridge • Microwave • Iron & Ironing Board • In-Room Coffee Maker • FREE High-Speed Internet

We also offer: FREE Hot Breakfast • Indoor Heated Pool & Whirlpool • On-Site Fitness Center • Meeting Facilities

A warm welcome is only the beginning.

We are located at I-77, Exit 82b Take a left at Taco Bell on Patriot Parkway. We are on the right on

865 Patriot Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730

803-329-5151 www.countryinns.com/rockhillsc ALL NEW ROOMS include: Mini-fridge • Microwave • Iron & Ironing Board • In-Room Coffee Maker • FREE High-Speed Internet • Flat-screen T.Vs

We also offer FREE Hot Breakfast • Outdoor Pool • On-site Fitness Center • Meeting Facilities

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Getting Here

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is located 20 miles north of Rock Hill via I-77. Also available for private and corporate traffic is the Rock Hill/York County Airport. More details on page 60.

York County is conveniently accessed via I-77, a major Interstate. It is also serviced by I-85 which intersects I-77 just 12 miles north of the county line. Major national highways are US 21 and US 321. Detailed map is located on page 10.

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MUST SEES

Your visit to York County wouldn’t be complete without checking out these ten wonderful attractions. From history to horseback riding. From rollercoasters to riding downstream in a kayak adventure. York County has something for everyone.

Historic Brattonsville ............................................................ 17

Glencairn Gardens .............................................................. 17

Experience Living History

Where the beauty blooms year-round!

Museum of York County ..................................................... 18 Discover an adventure in your own backyard! Visit the new Naturalist Center at the Museum of York County

NarrowayTheatre & Conference Center ..................... 18

Carowinds ............................................................................... 19

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Live theatre and dinner with hilarious comedy and chilling drama

Carowinds-2 States = 2x’s the Fun!

Kings Mountain National Military Park ........................ 19 Where a wilderness battle changed a nation forever!

Kings Mountain State Park................................................ 20 South Carolina’s Kings Mountain State Park

The Catawba Indian Cultural Center .......................... 20 “Tanake” means hello in the language of the Catawba Indians.

Anne Springs Close Greenway ...................................... 21 Pristine land filled with spacious forests, rambling terrain, shimmering lakes and rolling pastures

The Charlotte Knights ......................................................... 21 Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox

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Historic Brattonsville I-77 / Exit 82B, 1444 Brattonsville Road McConnells, SC 29726

803.684.2327 www.chmuseums.org

efore supermarkets, microwaves and iPods, how did Carolinians live? Learn how people farmed the land, cooked their food and entertained themselves in the 1800s at Historic Brattonsville, a 775-acre Revolutionary War living history site. Take part in interesting monthly themed programs and regular special events. More than 30 historic structures chronicle the Carolina Piedmont from the 1750s-1840s. Historical farming techniques and day-to-day activities are presented by costumed interpreters year-round. Rare breeds of farm animals such as Gulf Coast sheep, Devon cattle and Ossabaw Island hogs are cared for here, just as they were hundreds of years ago. Historic Brattonsville is one of the few sites offering African-American historic interpretation. HOURS: Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm Closed New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. Living History Saturdays year round ADMISSION: Adult, $6; Senior, $5; Youth ages 4-17, $3; 3 and younger free. Prices and hours subject to change. No pets allowed

or over 50 years, award-winning Glencairn Garden has displayed natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest colors, textures, and shapes. The newly expanded 11 acre garden includes a Veterans Garden, showcase gardens, tiered fountains, ponds, boardwalks, a performance stage and beautiful flower-filled walkways. Visitors can see azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria, crape myrtles, camellias, annuals, hardwood trees and more.

Glencairn Garden 725 Crest Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (Corner of Crest Street and Charlotte Avenue)

803-329-5620 www.rockhillrocks.com

Peak bloom period: last week of March through mid April. Handicap access is available. Open dawn until dusk.

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Museum of York County I-77 / Exit 82C, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732

803.329.2121 www.chmuseums.org

he museum’s newest permanent gallery, a Naturalist Center, opened in August 2010. Modeled after the Smithsonian Institution Naturalist Center at the National Museum of Natural History, the local Naturalist Center offers similar access to diverse natural history specimens, from taxidermy mounts to animal bones, rocks, minerals, and plants. More than 200 mounted African animals and an outstanding collection of African artifacts provide unique learning opportunities. The interactive Catawba River Gallery allows kids to “get their hands wet” at the water table and see how they “measure up” to river fish species. Visit the Vernon Grant Gallery, devoted to the creator of Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies characters Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!® HOURS: Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm, Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ADMISSION: Free on Sundays; Monday – Saturday, Adult, $5; Senior, $4; Youth ages 4-17, $3; 3 and younger, free. Prices and hours subject to change.

ilarious comedy and chilling drama in fun-filled interactive performances are NarroWay’s trademarks. With dinner theatres, epic biblical productions, mystery theatres, tours, field trips, and spectacular holiday events, NarroWay has a host of activities your groups will talk about for years to come! Conveniently located only one-half mile from I-77 Exit 90, NarroWay Theatre and Conference Center showcases cutting-edge technology, special effects, camels and other live animals, and a brilliant cast – all in a beautiful, comfortable, indoor environment! SHOW SCHEDULE: Fridays and Saturdays all year • Friday 6:30 p.m. • Saturday Noon and 5:00 p.m.

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NarroWay Theatre & Conference Center I-77 / Exit 90, 3327 Highway 51 Fort Mill, SC 29715

803.802.2300 or 704.831.8893 www.narroway.net

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Carowinds I-77 / Exit 90, Avenue of the Carolinas Fort Mill, SC 29715

803.548.5300 or 800.888.4386 www.carowinds.com

his 337-acre thrill park is filled with so much fun and excitement it can’t be contained in one state! Features over 50 rides, shows and attractions, including 13 world-class coasters, like Intimidator™-the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the Southeast. Families can also enjoy Planet Snoopy, an “out of this world” 12-acre children’s area highlighted by America’s most beloved beagle-Snoopy; and Boomerang Bay™, a 20-acre Australian-themed water park, included in the price of admission. Stay where you play at Carowinds’ on-site 55-acre Camp Wilderness Resort. Join us for the most terrifying event in the Carolinas, SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt, in September and October. Park open daily during the summer and weekends in the spring and fall.

n a special visit to York County on October 7, 1930, U.S. President Herbert Hoover declared the battlefield at Kings Mountain to be “a place of inspiring memories.” It is the place that changed the course of history for South Carolina and the United States. The Chronicle Marker at Kings Mountain National Military Park is the second oldest battlefield monument (1815) in the United States. The park preserves the entire battlefield site in a natural setting evocative of the Carolina frontier of 1780 which commemorates one of the most important Patriot victories of the American Revolution. The park includes a 1.5 mile battlefield trail, a film presentation, and museum exhibit area, a gift shop and bookstore, and a hiking trail. There is a backcountry campsite approximately three miles from the visitor center, and horse trails are also available for visitors who bring their own horses.

Kings Mountain National Military Park I-85 / Exit 2 or I-77 / Hwy 161 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702

864.936.7921 www.nps.gov/kimo

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day ADMISSION: Free (pets are allowed on a leash)

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ings Mountain State Park is a 6,883-acre retreat on the fast-growing Interstate 85 corridor. The park has 2 lakes and several streams for fishing and almost 35 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. The park has a 19th century living history farm and 115 campsites with individual water and electrical hookups, plus 10 rustic tent sites. Camps Cherokee and York provide for large groups and feature rustic cabins, a dining hall and bathhouses. A 15-site campground is designated for equestrian users. Pets must be on a leash or other physical restraint at all times. An admission fee applies to day visitors age 16 and older.

Kings Mountain State Park I-85 / Exit 2, 1277 Park Road Blacksburg, SC 29702

803.222.3209 Reservations: 1.866.345.PARK www.southcarolinaparks.com

HOURS: (Standard Time) Daily – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) Daily – 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

xperience Rock Hill’s Native American Culture and share in the many traditions of the YEHISWA H’REH…The people of the River. The Catawba Cultural PreservationProject (CCPP) maintains a living treasure of tremendous worth. The Center is housed in the only remaining Reservation Schoolhouse. Visit the Cultural Center which includes a crafts store, featuring unique hand crafted Catawba pottery. New and improved exhibits offer an educational glimpse into the Catawba past. Experience the picturesque half mile walking trail along an 18th century wagon trail to end at the scenic banks of the Catawba River. HOURS: Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ADMISSION: Free. Donations accepted.

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The Catawba Indian Cultural Center 1536 Tom Stevens Road Rock Hill, SC 29730

803.328.2427

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Anne Springs Close Greenway 1-77 / Exit 88, 250 Dairy Barn Lane Fort Mill, SC 29715

803.548.7252 www.ascgreenway.org

he rambling terrain and shimmering lakes and pastures are full of open recreation for all to enjoy. We offer campgrounds (private), hiking trails on over 2300 acres of land filled with adventure and fun. This beautiful, pastoral environment contains 28-acre Lake Haigler, with walking and biking trails, and horseback riding trails. Come check out our day camps and horse camps. The greenway is a popular place for picnics and features guided nature tours, two “swinging” suspension bridges, two historic cabins and kayak and canoe rentals at Lake Haigler. Greenway gates are opened at 7:00 a.m. and close at sunset seven days a week (weather permitting). Dogs are allowed on the Greenway, but must be kept on a leash at all times. No motorized equipment of any kind is allowed on any trails. Check the trail maps at all entrance kiosks for more trail rules. Daily Admission for the Anne Springs Close Greenway is as follows: use fees are $3 for hiking, $5 for mountain biking and $15 for horseback riding or apply for a yearly membership to the ASC Greenway by calling 803.548.7252 for more information or visit our website at www.leroysprings.com

harlotte Knights Baseball became the Triple A Affiliate to the Chicago White Sox in 1999. In its first year with the White Sox, the Knights won the IL Governors’ Cup Championship and advanced to the second-ever Triple-A World Series in Las Vegas. In the past few years, numerous Sox prospects have honed their skills at Knights Stadium before being called up to Chicago. 2000 IL Pitcher of the Year Jon Garland is now a staple in the White Sox rotation, while position players such as Willie Harris, Joe Crede and Aaron Rowand have proved their worth with the White Sox. Knights Stadium calls York County home to its 10,002 seat facility located 12 miles south of Charlotte’s Center City and minutes from Rock Hill. The season runs from April through September with various promotions and ticket deals. For a complete schedule and additional information, please visit www.charlotteknights.com

The Charlotte Knights 2280 Deerfield Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715

803.548.8050 or 704.357.8071 www.charlotteknights.com

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NEW! Main Street Children’s Museum

NEW! The White Home

133 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.327.6400 • www.chmuseums.org

258 E. White Street, Rock Hill 803.329.1020 • www.historicrockhill.com/whitehome

Make-believe in the pumpkin house, climb to the tiptop of the tree house and sail on the magic ship. Enjoy memory-making family experiences and engage your young child in creative, developmental play. Main Street Children’s Museum is inspired by the artwork of American illustrator Vernon Grant, who lived and worked in Rock Hill. Bobbie’s Place children’s store offers fun and educational gifts and toys. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm.

Built in 1839, in what is now the historic East Town District, the White Home was one of the first homes constructed in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In 2005, after five generations of the White family caring for this treasure, Historic Rock Hill purchased the property and began a five year restoration effort. The present-day site spans more than 3 acres and includes the main house and several out-buildings. The home houses a collection of historic photographs and documents and serves as a gathering place for tourists and community functions

NEW! Rock Hill Telephone Museum 117 Elk Avenue, Rock Hill 803.324.4030 • www.comporium.com Your visit to the Comporium Telephone Museum, located in the heart of downtown Rock Hill, begins by introducing you to life in Rock Hill before we had wireline and wireless telecommunications, high-speed Internet, security and cable TV, and, the beginnings of Rock Hill Telephone Company (now Comporium). A 1927 Mack Truck, originally outfitted with gas headlights and rubber tires, now enjoys a well-deserved place of honor at the museum. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.

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NEW! Riverwalk Trail Dunkin’s Ferry Road (off of Cherry Road/Hwy 21) Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.329.5620 • www.rockhillrocks.com Come enjoy the Riverwalk Trail at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center. This linear, 2 ¼ mile asphalt trail offers scenic views of the Catawba River and a great location for outdoor activities! The trail is the first venue at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center where a dynamic collection of recreation amenities is under construction including the Giordana Velodrome, a BMX/Supercross track, a cyclocross track, road course and mountain bike trails. These facilities plus athletic fields, parks, gardens and greenspace to be developed, along with programmed activities and events, will make the Rock Hill Outdoor Center a top destination for visitors. Open 8 am-8 pm. Apr. – Sept.; 8 am - 6 pm. Oct.- Mar.

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Sylvia Theatre

Center for the Arts

27 North Congress Street, York 803.684.5590 • www.sylviatheatre.com

121 E. Main Street, Rock Hill 803.328.2787 • www.yorkcountyarts.org

The last time the building was used for entertainment, was in 1968...it has gone through many “metamorphosed” incarnations...as a movie house, a hotel, a storage building and as a teacher’s supply shop. Paul Finnican saw the unrealized potential and architectural integrity of the 100 year old building, coupled that with his desire to provide a venue for the singer-songwriter in this particular area and proceeded to purchase and personally renovate it. After completely redoing the interior and adding some nice touches, this theatre has been brought back to her well deserved status as a place to enjoy the arts.

Located in historic Old Town Rock Hill, the Center for the Arts is housed in two restored 100-year old buildings. The Center houses the offices of the Arts Council of York County, the Dalton Gallery, the Edmund Lewandowski Classroom and private artist studios. The Dalton Gallery features 7-8 exhibits each year from local, regional, national and international artists. The Center for the Arts offers space for workshops, receptions, meetings and small performances.

Museum of Western York County 1716 Woodlawn Street, Sharon 803.927.0700 • www.museumofwesternyorkcounty.org The Museum sits in a rural setting on the edge of the town of Sharon and offers visitors an insight into local history. Here the culture and heritage of Western York County are presented through a wide variety of memorabilia ranging from rough plows to delicate glassware. As a joint effort between the town of Sharon and the Broad River Basin Historical Society, the museum consists of six galleries, a library and a classroom. Open Sunday 3pm-5pm or by appointment.

Gettys Art Center 201 E. Main Street, Rock Hill 803.328.2787 • www.yorkcountyarts.org The Gettys Art Center, managed by the Arts Council of York County, is located in Old Town Rock Hill. An arts destination for York County, it is home to the Rock Hill Pottery Center, Grace with Fire Pottery Studio, the SC Arts Alliance headquarters, Social Design House (graphic design), artist studios and Gallery Up, a fine arts retail store, gallery and custom frame shop. Also housed in this historic building is the newly renovated historic Courtroom, a perfect place to host receptions, meetings or other special occasions.

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Community Performance Center

Lake Wylie and Ebenezer Park

249 E. Main Street, Rock Hill 803.328.2787 • www.yorkcountyarts.org

4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill 803.366.6620 • www.yorkcountygov.com

The Community Performance Center, operated by the Arts Council, features a beautiful 150-seat auditorium, gallery space, two professional dance studios and a variety of music, theatre and dance performances. The York County Ballet and the Rock Hill Community Theatre are resident tenants. The annual performance series offers include local, regional, national and international talent.

Water recreation is an integral life-style of York County. With 325 miles of shoreline, Lake Wylie is ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and sailing. Since portions of this lake lie in both North and South Carolina, fishermen are advised to obtain proper licenses. The temperate, yet wonderfully distinct, seasonal changes not only enhance the area’s beauty, but also afford yearround enjoyment of outdoor pastimes. Pack a picnic and watch the sunset from lakeside shelters or take to the lake for fishing and recreational boating. Stay overnight at one of Ebenezer Park’s campsights, or launch a canoe from River Park.

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Winthrop Lake and Recreation Facilities

Manchester Meadows

1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill 803.323.2129 • www.winthrop.edu

337 E. Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill 803.326.3792 • www.rockhillrocks.com

This impressive recreational and research complex surrounds Winthrop Lake and is located approximately one mile from the main campus. Facilities include the Winthrop Coliseum, as well as baseball, softball, tennis, soccer and track complexes, an outdoor education center, a protected Piedmont wetlands, and several recreational fields. A challenging 18-hole disc golf course has been the site of numerous U.S. and World Disc Golf championships. A driving range, where visitors may hit and retrieve their own golf balls, is located near the Winthrop Ballpark. The onemile loop around the lake, is one of approximately five miles of walking and bike trails that criss-cross the complex and conveniently connect to Rock Hill’s public trails.

This 70-acre park will delight everyone from the avid soccer player or fan, to the walking enthusiast. Manchester Meadows features six regulation and two championship soccer fields, stadium seating for 1,500, and a soccer pavilion with concessions, rest rooms, park offices, and a multi-purpose meeting space. But, it’s much more than just soccer! The park also provides a large Lake Pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a playground, and trails that wind around creeks and lead to the Manchester Village shopping area, restaurants and hotels. Manchester Meadows can host a variety of functions -- from a sports tournament to a family reunion or a corporate meeting.

River Park 1782 Quality Circle, Rock Hill 803.329.5620 • www.rockhillrocks.com Get away from life’s hectic pace with a stroll on 3.5+ miles of scenic trails at River Park. This seventy-acre park along the Catawba River, also includes a kayak/ canoe launch, an outdoor classroom, picnic tables and a large picnic shelter. Trails include the River Trail along the Catawba River and the Wetlands Trail – both are handicapped accessible. The Waterford Trail connects River Park to the nearby Waterford Business Park. River Park is the perfect setting to learn about the delicate balance between man and his natural resources. Open daily 8am – 6pm October to February and 8am – 8pm March to September.

Rock Hill Tennis Center 897 Maplewood Lane, Rock Hill 803.326.3842 • www.rockhillrocks.com This top-notch facility is designed for tennis enthusiasts and tournament play. It consists of 11 regulation courts, one of which is a championship court with stadium seating. Additional features include an observation deck, a pro-shop and concession area. Public play, memberships and lessons are available. Additional courts are nearby for tournaments.

Cherry Park 1466 Cherry Road, Rock Hill 803.329.5672 • www.rockhillrocks.com Cherry Park is Rock Hill’s state-of-the-art recreational complex where five softball/baseball fields and five multi-purpose fields draw crowds to games throughout the year. This 68-acre facility includes a playground, picnic tables and grills, a large covered picnic shelter, an enclosed shelter for informal gatherings, and a 1.5 mile lighted, secured walking, biking and jogging trail. Admission is free. Fees are charged to attend weekend softball tournaments. Gracing the entrance to the softball/baseball fields is a 14-foot bronze sculpture modeled after the legendary ballplayer, Mighty Casey.

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York County has a wide variety of stores and restaurants to meet everyone’s need and taste. All restaurants and stores listed in this section are one of a kind and locally owned. The listings are arranged by the cities in York County. The following lists are not all inclusive. CVB staff will change and update listing annually.

Victoria’s Diner

Town of Clover www.cloversc.info

Clover was founded in the late 19th century, in the vicinity of an earlier settlement called New Centre, which waned during the Civil War. Prior to Clover’s founding, Bethany and Bethel, communities located a few miles west and east, respectively, were primary population centers in northern York District, with well-established Presbyterian churches, post offices and stores. As of July 2009, the population was at 5,158 within the town limits. Clover is twinned with the Northern Irish town of Larne, located on the East Coast of County Antrim.

Dining Courtney’s BBQ 1166 Hwy 55 803.222.5900 • www.courtneysbbq.com Everything any barbeque lover could possibly want -Award-winning ribs, chicken and pork to name a few. And special sauces sure to compliment any meal you have in mind.

Jackson’s Kitchen 304 N Main Street 803.222.7767 • www.jacksonskitchen.com In business for over 50 years, a full sandwich & salad menu and daily lunch specials that are filling, hot meals, consisting of a meat and three sides.

102 N Main Street 803.222.3310 Great food for a small price. A cheeseburger, any way you want it, best deal in town. Great values on anything you want to eat.

Christopher’s Bar & Grill 1500 Village Harbor Drive 803.831.2461 American cuisine and known for it’s Tuesday Night ”Cruise In” where locals gather to showcase classic cars.”

Shopping Boyd’s Furniture 116 N. Main Street 803.222.2457 • www.boydsofclover.com Living room suits, dining sets, complete bedrooms including mattresses, sofa sleepers, recliners, chairs, accessories and much more. Our friendly staff will give you the personalized attention.

good things Consignments and More 104 South Main Street 803.222.1212 The clothes look new, and there are many designer labels. The furnishings are the better furniture lines.

High Cotton Antiques 212 S. Main Street 803.222.5045 6,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles, specializing in primitives, Edgefield and other Southern pottery.

The Palmetto House 122 Kings Mountain Street 803.222.1125 • www.palmettohouse.com Large variety of fresh flowers, plants and gift items and two Master Designers on staff. We can create the perfect tribute for any occasion.

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Red Bowl Asian Bistro

Town of Fort Mill

845 Stockbridge Dr. 803-802-5666 • www.RedBowlTegaCay.com

www.fortmillsc.org

Includes a create-your-own stir-fry bar and family friendly environment, and our award winning Sushi bar.

In the mid-18th century, Thomas Spratt and his wife Elizabeth were traveling through upper South Carolina in their wagon. They spent a night among the friendly Catawba Indians and were invited to stay and live in the area on a large tract of land given to them. They became the first white settlers in the Fort Mill area and their descendants still reside there. The town of Fort Mill was established in 1873. It takes its name from a colonialera fort built by the British and a grist mill on nearby Steele Creek.

Towne Tavern At Fort Mill 2000 Hwy 160 W 803-802-2340 Expansive pub fare menu with western New York specialties such as authentic Buffalo Wings, Beef on Weck, and beer battered fresh Haddock.

Shopping Birds of a Feather 1642 West Highway 160 803-802-3777 • www.ﬂocktogether.com Hand-painted needlepoint canvases, hand-dyed linen and various cross-stitch designs such as Christmas, Halloween, cats, and samplers.

Dining

Blue Rose Pottery

Captain Steve’s Seafood Restaurant

1683 Katy Lane 803-802-8966 • www.bluerosepottery.com

1975 Hwy 21 Bypass 803-547-2340 • www.captainsteves.net Family seafood restaurant, known for its world-famous hush puppies and fried seafood. Menu includes many other entrée choices.

Fratelli Ristorante & Pizzeria 975 Market Street 803-802-4449 Established itself as one of the area’s Italian culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience.

Jump n’ Java Cafe 1646 W Hwy 160, Suite F 803-547-1122 Yummie breakfast pastries and a selection of salads and sandwiches on great bread. Coffee you just can’t beat.

Passion 8 Bistro

Blue Rose Polish Pottery features handmade Polish Pottery in a mix and match assortment of traditional and contemporary patterns. All of our pieces are great for everyday or just to collect.

Chirp ‘n Chatter 805 Crossroads Plaza 803-802-6677 • www.birdsandsquirrels.com Local backyard nature store carrying bird houses, bat, butterfly and ladybug homes, bird and butterfly feeders, bird baths and accessories.

The Peach Stand 1325 Highway 160 West 803-547-7563 • www.peachstand.com Fresh produce grown locally, a store with gourmet items, a custom butcher shop, a restaurant and deli, a bakery and an ice cream shop too. Peaches available for purchase online!

3415 Hwy 51 803-802-7455 • www.passion8bistro.com Who can resist a tiny place with heart, particularly when it serves Italian food? Try the foie gras, sweet breads and other very interesting special foods you don’t get the opportunity to try all the time.

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Dining

Lake Wylie Community

www.lakewyliesc.com Lake Wylie is a census-designated place (CDP) in York County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,061 at the 2000 census. Lake Wylie is located on a peninsula along the shore of Lake Wylie, a reservoir that was named for Dr. W. Gil Wylie in 1960.

T-Bones on the Lake 3990 Charlotte Hwy 803.831.0170 • www.tbonesonthelake.com Fine steaks highlight the menu. Dine on the deck with a view of the lake. Number one in food and fun!

Rey Azteca 4052 Charlotte Highway 803.831.9277 • www.reyaztecamexicanfood.com Located in Lake Wylie Plaza. Delicious Mexican fare. Dining on the deck with live music on weekends. Lots of fun!

Q2U BBQ Pit and Catering 4052 Charlotte Highway 803.831.8883 • www.Q-2-U.com Located in Lake Wylie Plaza. Pulled pork BBQ, BBQ chicken and ribs. Homemade slaw, potato salad and banana pudding!

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Citizen Corners

City of Rock Hill

www.cityofrockhill.com Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and the fourth-largest city in the state. The city was named for a flint hill of rock that was in the way of the South Carolina Railroad, which was building a rail line from Charlotte to Columbia. Much of this rock was removed and a depot was built at the site that eventually became known as Rock Hill. The city dates its history back to April 17, 1852, the day the Rock Hill Post Office opened, even though the town was not officially incorporated until 1870.

Dining BATS BBQ 1912 Mt. Gallant Road Suite 108 803.980.2287 • www.batsbbq.com Smoked in-house with apple wood accompanied by 5 sauces, BATS BBQ can’t be beat. Try our hand-pulled pork, chicken, sausage or Famous Baby-back Ribs. We’ve got the que to feed your crew!

Burk’s BBQ 2012 Cherry Rd 803.980.4444 Real pit-cooked barbeque! Rib, chicken, or pork available with your choice of barbeque, hot or honey mustard sauce. Drive through available.

Carlos Café 1998 Cherry Road 803.329.7171 • www.carloscafe.com Authentic Cuban Food. Lunch specials daily. Catering also available.

157 East Main Street 803.980.1150 • www.citizencornersonline.com Dine in an upscale yet casual environment in historic Downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina. Our dishes are made fresh using only the best ingredients, in time tested recipes for the perfect meal every time. Citizen Corners is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Delicacy Chinese Bistro 1435 Riverchase Blvd 803.980.1688 Intimate family style restaurant serves Chinese and Asian cuisine. Offers a honey peach chicken you must try.

Ebenezer Grill 1525 Ebenezer Rd 803.327.6700 Award winning hot dogs and famous soups, salads, burgers and barbeque. Dine in or carry out.

Erin’s Restaurant 123 Elk Avenue 803.493.9428 • www.erinsrockhill.com The freshest local and organic ingredients from local farmers markets are used in the upscale homestyle items on the changing menu.

Hampton Street Café 140 E. Main Street 803.329.3663 • www.hamptonstreetcafe.com Classic Southern Cuisine and ambiance in a casual and intimate setting in the heart of Old Town. Appetizing and affordable menu items for both lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

Jackson’s Cafeteria 1735 Heckle Blvd 803.366.6860 Traditional cafeteria style atmosphere with great southern hospitality stirred in.

Kinch’s 123 Elk Ave 803.327.4923 Roasted chicken, meatloaf, you name it. So many vegetables you will have a hard time choosing.

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Mary’s Cafe

Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant

1349 Firetower Road 803.324.3929 • www.maryscafeonline.com

3921 Mt Gallant Rd 803.985.5253 • www.pier51seafood.com

The best home-style cooking in town. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and of course, 1 meat and 2 or 3 vegetable plates are offered daily.

Down the street from Lake Wylie & Ebenzer Park. A family-owned business that serves seafood, steak and chicken in a casual atmosphere.

McHale’s Irish Pub

Southern Salads & Sandwich Company

122 E Main Street 803.329.8580 • www.mchalesirishpub.com

490 S. Herlong Avenue 803.981.9222 www.southernsaladandsandwichcompany.com

Hearty meals, including Shepard’s Pie, and Celtic sandwiches all in the Irish Spirit of family, laughter, and celebration.

Michael’s Rock Hill Grille

Pick from a great chicken salad, the marvelous egg salad, or one of three types of sauces for your barbeque sandwich. Everything is made fresh daily. Sampling is encouraged!

1039 Charlotte Avenue 803.985.3663 • www.michaelsrockhillgrille.com

The Varsity Restaurant

Everything homemade and cooked to your liking! Start with a grand appetizer, add a mixed green salad, choose an outrageous ocean option or a pasta pleasure.

108 Oakland Avenue 803.328.3110

Nishie G’s Café

A Rock Hill institution with meat and vegetables as well as burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Breakfast is simply great.

706 Mt Gallant Road 803.366.4711 • www.nishiegs.com

Thi’s Place On Main

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each weekday. Select a Greek omelette, french toast, or an egg with bacon sausage or ham. Then come back for lunch and dinner.

Nishie G’s Café 727 Dilworth Lane, Suite 105 803.366.4733 • www.nishiegs.com Be sure to try a pita sandwich or one of the famous platters with two side dishes. Soups, salads, subs and children’s menus are also available. What homemade is all about!

Old Town Bistro 135 E Main Street 803.327.9222 • www.rholdtownbistro.com Nestled in the historic McCrory’s, this American & Greek Bistro has more than great food…it has civil rights history. Enjoy a breakfast, lunch or dinner with your whole family.

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210 E Main Street 803.328.8447 • www.thisplaceonmain.com Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of downtown Rock Hill. If you are not sure what you’ll like, ask Thi. She will steer you in the right direction.

Thursdays Too 147 Herlong Avenue 803.366.6117 • www.thursdaystoo.com A welcoming, relaxed and unusual venue, choose between the stylish front dining area with its childfriendly area or the bar dining room where you can have a table, booth, or just a drink at the bar.

Toyo Sushi & Hibachi Grill 1988 Cherry Road 803.980.7008 • www.toyosushibar.com Proud to have the freshest food and expert chefs. Come and experience the finest Japanese Sushi.

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Tropical Escape Cafe & Bar

Gallery Up

590 N Anderson Road 803.366.3888 • www.tropicalescapecafe.net

201 East Main Street 803.980.5355 • www.galleryup.com

Serving fine Asian & American food for over 22 years. Tropical Island atmosphere with a Pacific Rim cuisine.

Up is an artist-run gallery, store and custom frame shop featuring work from emerging and established artists. Shop online or visit us in Old Town Rock Hill for handmade, one-of-a-kind apparel, ceramics, jewelry, paintings & stationary.

White Horse Ltd 1022 Camden Avenue 803.328.2172 • www.whitehorseonline.com Casual atmosphere... fun dining for the whole family! Try the renowned hot appetizers, sandwiches, luscious casseroles, & stuffed potatoes!

Grand Slam Collectibles 954 Mt Gallant Road 803.327.4414

Wing King Cafe

One of the few stores left for every kind of fanatic, if its comics or games or just trading cards they have it all.

1027 Oakland Avenue 803-327-0535 • www.wildwingcafe.org

Historic Brattonsville Gift Shop

15 types of wings to choose from all served with dipping sauce and celery. Other menu options include salads, spuds, and sandwiches.

Shopping A Lasting Touch Antiques and Gifts 2210 India Hook Road 803.324.5503 • www.alastingtouch.com

1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells 803.684.2327 • www.chmuseums.org Unique items include local foods, handmade rag dolls, special soaps, 18th and 19th century reproduction items such as children’s toys, tea sets, ornaments and much more.

New South Interiors 300 Chatham Avenue, Suite 104 803.329.1661 • www.newsouthinteriors.com

Various antiques, artwork, books, china, collectibles, figurines, gifts, as well as a full furniture restoration shop.

In an historic, renovated textile mill with an impressive array of hand-tied Persian, Indian, Turkish, and Pakistani oriental rugs - the Carolina’s best prices.

Alta

Overhead Station

355 Herlong Avenue 803.980.2582 • www.altaalta.com

212 East Main Street 803.327.6332 • www.overheadstationgiftshop.com

Your source for upscale apparel, unique accessories and uncommon service. It’s all about you. Visit us online or at the store.

This downtown Rock Hill store carries accessories, bridal needs and gifts, personalized stationery and invitations, along with presents for all occasions.

Catawba Indian Nation Store

Present Perfect

1536 Tom Steven Road 803.328.2427 • www.ccppcrafts.com

1807 Cherry Road 803.325.7832

Purchase a one of a kind Catawba Wedding Vase, a beautifully crafted porcelain Indian Doll, a spiritual beadwork necklace, or a handmade quiver and bow set.

Nice shop with lots to offer and a very personable staff. There are teacher supplies, cards, and very nice religious gifts.

Flashes Fireworks & Palmetto Central

York County Museum Store

713 Marine Drive 803.325.2422 • www.ﬂashesﬁreworks.com

4621 Mt. Gallant Road 803.329.2121 • www.chmuseums.org

A large selection of Palmetto Tree merchandise and South Carolina souvenirs and the best selection and best prices on fireworks in Rock Hill.

Wide selection of pottery and jewelry handmade by local artists, regional food items, new merchandise from Africa, plush animals, books, and fun, educational gifts for children.

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Town of Sharon

City of York

Sharon is a town in southwestern York County. The population was 534 at the 2009 census and the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of it land. Sharon is the location of the highest building in the southwestern section of the county, in the former Hill’s Mercantile, made from bricks which were fired on-site, at the turn of the nineteenth century.

The town of Yorkville, now known simply as York, was established as the County seat in 1785. Situated between two Revolutionary battle sites, the Battle of Kings Mountain and the Battle of Williamson’s Plantation, York was the only county in South Carolina to remain undefeated during that war.

www.yorkcity.org

Dining

Sharon Grill

Black’s Peaches and The Cotton Belt Bakery

3718 S York Street 803.927.7821 • www.sharongrill.com

1800 Black Highway 803.624.2333 • www.blackpeachesandbakery.com

Home of York County’s Best Hamburgers. Also serving hand pulled pork barbecue, homemade chicken salad and a variety of short order items.

Fresh baked goods along with daily specials. Cookies * Cinnamon Rolls * Pies * Sourdough Bread * Fried Dried Apple Pies *

Shopping

Bush-N-Vine Farm

David’s Garden

1690 Filbert Highway 803.684.2732 • www.bushnvine.com

1753 Ebenezer Road, Smyrna, SC 29743 803.925.1300 Offering a variety of fruit trees, mulch and top soil for your gardening needs. Enjoy muscadines in the Fall. Come inside for a selection of jams, jellies, ice cream & enjoy home cooked meals. Open Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Saturday, 8am – 4pm

Historic Hill Mercantile 3034 York Street 803.927.0810 Listed on the National Register, and built in 1913, this wonderful store has antiques, collectibles, books, and artifacts on display.

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This farm specializes in strawberries and blueberries which visitors can pick for themselves or buy at the open-air market.

The Garden Café 307 W. Liberty St 803.684.7019 • www.thegardencafeyorksc.net From burgers and pizza to prime rib and salmon. Kids menu available. A favorite of the Red Hat Ladies.

Jasmine Café & Gifts 8 N. Congress St 803.684.4999 Upscale dining in a relaxing atmosphere. Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, and classical cuisine for lunch or dinner. Catering and special events. Gifts for all occasions.

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Lcees Grill & Ice Cream

Wing King Café

17 N. Congress Street 803.818.5008

20 Congress Street 803.684.9434 • www.wingkingcafe.org

Good Food - Good Prices! Burgers, Hotdogs, Cheese Steak, BBQ, and Tony’s ice cream. Catering available. Follow us on “Facebook.”

15 types of wings to choose from and all served with dipping sauce and celery. Other menu options include salads, spuds, and sandwiches.

The Brandon House

York Seafood Family Restaurant

36 N. Congress Street 803.684.4484 • www.thebrandonhouse.com

1880 Old York Road 803.684.9485 • www.yorkseafood.com

Simple southern cuisine in a casual setting. Inspired by local produce and freshness, we take great pride in our product and make every single item in house, from the bread to the ice cream.

Family truly means bring the entire family. Lots of seating in a comfortable atmosphere. Menu features a variety of seafood dishes. Other options include beef and chicken.

The Coal Yard Restaurant and Lounge 105 Garner Street 803.684.9653 • www.coalyardyork.com Best steak in western York County! Enjoy the originality of this real Coal Yard - now the most unique setting to eat and enjoy live music nightly. Serving lunch and dinner.

The Concord Cove Restaurant 5303 Concord Rd 803.831.1036 • www.theconcordcove.com Dine in casual elegance in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Selections include steaks, fresh seafood, Osso Bucco, duck, daily specials and the best She Crab Soup this side of the Low Country.

The Peach Tree 2077 Filbert Highway 803.684.9996 • www.thepeachtreeorchards.com This open air market specializes in peaches and other local vegetables with an ice cream parlor where fresh peach ice cream is also sold.

Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill 1860 Black Highway 803.684.0690 • www.windyhillorchard.com Providing activities for all ages throughout the season including cider squeezing, apple butter making, hayrides, and a petting zoo.

Shopping Hattie’s Antiques 1250 Chester Highway 803.684.5553 Furniture, primitives, pottery, tools, vintage fishing tackle, doll and toys clocks, estate jewelry and china all in a 5,500 sq ft mall.

Leake’s Antiques 1746 Filbert Highway 803.684.5651 • www.leakesantiques.com Handmade 18th century reproduction furniture. Located 3 miles outside of historic York. Call for appointment.

Old Master Putter Co. 65 N. Congress Street 803.684.6853 • www.oldmasterputters.com Our core product is unique, handcrafted, finished hickory shafted putters. Our hickory products are reminiscent of an era gone by. They are designed for either functional play or display.

Stacy’s Garden Center & Gift Shop Highway 321 N 803.927.0810 • www.StaceysGardenCenter.biz Commited to providing beautiful plants nearly all year round. Plants are hand selected from their 200+ acres of greenhouses and growing fields. Tried and true varieties of new species that give a competitive advantage.

The Men’s Shop 49 N. Congress Street 803.684.4121 • www.themensshop-york.com Wide selection of dress and casual clothing, shoes and accessories available. Suits and sport coats are always in stock in sizes 35 to 56.

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LODGING visityorkcounty.com

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I-77, Exit 90

3695 Foothills Way, Fort Mill Ph: 803.548.2400 • Fx: 803.548.2401 • www.plazacarowindshotel.com

The Plaza Hotel

3540 Lakemont Boulevard, Fort Mill Ph: 803.547.2300

Sleep Inn - Carowinds

255 Carowinds Boulevard, Fort Mill Ph: 803.548.9656 • Fx: 803.548.9679

Motel 6

3560 Lakemont Boulevard, Fort Mill Ph: 803.548.0100

Holiday Inn Express - Carowinds

3725 Avenue of Carolinas, Fort Mill Ph: 803.548.5200 • Fx: 803.548.6692 • www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc416

Comfort Inn - Carowinds

3675 Foothills Way, Fort Mill Ph: 803.548.8400 • Ph: 704.542.8488 • www.bestwesterncharlotte.net

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I-77, Exit 82C

840 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.5252 • Fx: 803.329.5251

Economy Inn Express

875 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.2171

Days Inn - Rock Hill

865 Patriot Parkway, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.5151 • Fx: 803.329.5811 • www.countryinns.com/RockHillSC

Country Inn & Suites

825 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.1177 • Fx: 803.329.1177

Bestway Inn

1106 Anderson Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.1330 • Fx: 803.329.1330 • www.baymontinns.com/hotel/23012

Baymont Inn & Suites

I-77, Exit 82B

321 Bypass, York Ph: 803.684.9983 • Fx: 803.684.9595

Royal Inn - York

1568 Alexander Love Hwy, York Ph: 803.684.2525

Days Inn - York

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Quality Inn & Suites

1047 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.817.7700 • Fx: 803.817.7700 • www.microtelinn.com/hotel/28379

Microtel Inn & Suites

1700 Memorial Circle, Rock Hill Ph: 803.323.2300 • Fx: 803.323.3438 • www.winthrop.edu/inn

Inn at Winthrop

911 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.7900 • Fx: 803.329.7980 • www.hojo.com

Howard Johnson

127 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.6998

Hillside Inn

962 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.3232 • www.EconoLodge.com

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503 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill Ph: 803.323.1900 • Fx: 803.323.1901 • www.holidayinn.com/rockhillsc

Holiday Inn

650 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill Ph: 803.325.2800 • Fx: 803.325.2366 • www.rockhill.hgi.com

Hilton Garden Inn

2111 Tabor Drive, Rock Hill Ph: 803.325.1100 • Fx: 803.325.7814 • www.rockhill.hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn

1323 Old Springdale Rd, Rock Hill Ph: 803.326.3300 • Fx: 803.326.3319 • www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/sc287

Comfort Suites

588 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.5211 • FX: 803.329.0869

Budget Motel

I-77, Exit 79

2640 North Cherry Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.1122 • Fx: 803.329.1072

Ramada Inn

I-77, Exit 82A

888 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.980.0400

Super 8 Motel

914 Riverview Road, Rock Hill Ph: 803.329.6581 • Fx: 803.366.4472

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2135 Tabor Drive, Rock Hill Ph: 803.327.0700 • Fx: 803.327.0720 • www.marriott.com/rkhts

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HOTELS / MOTELS

BED AND BREAKFAST

Hampton Inn Rock Hill

East Main Guest House

2111 Tabor Drive, Rock Hill PH: 803-325-1100 • www.rockhill.hamptoninn.com

I-77 / Exit 79 600 East Main St., Rock Hill PH: 803-366-1161 • FX: 803-366-1210 www.bbonline.com/sc/eastmain

Voted #1 hotel in the area three years in a row! ALL NEW Hampton Inn Rock Hill offers beautifully renovated guestrooms and suites, 24 hour Suite Shop, Hot on the House Breakfast served daily and as always, Hampton’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

Interior Designer, Melba Peterson and her late husband Jerry, along with their son, Scott, combined their talents and transformed this 1916 home into a tasteful blend of art, antiques and color. Their efforts won Historic Rock Hill’s Renovation Award and continue to win compliments from their guests. Wi-Fi and Direct-TV are now available. East Main Guest House celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2011. Anniversary specials will be offered all year.

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This two-story home offers three guest rooms, with one guest room downstairs. All private baths. Coffee maker and phone in rooms. Large front porch with rocking chairs and swing. One block from Winthrop University.

Rosecrest Cottage Bed & Breakfast I-77 / Exit 82C 6 Kings Mountain Street, York PH: 803.627.4479 • www.rosecrestcottage.com Located in Downtown York’s Historic District, Rosecrest Cottage Bed & Breakfast offers king & queen beds, TV, wireless. Available for private parties. Also offering, Taste & Sip!, an evening of food and wine cooking lessons with the area’s best chefs.

the Book and the Spindle I-77 / Exit 82B 626 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill PH: 803.328.1913 www.southcarolinabedandbreakfast.com Capturing the elegance and ambiance of an English Inn, this appointed brick Georgian home is located in the Historic District, overlooking Winthrop University campus. Rock Hill’s best restaurants, art galleries, and performance centers are a stroll away. Each room is unique and has a different South Carolina theme. Private baths, cable TV, coffee makers in all rooms. Suites with full kitchen and private patios.

CAMPING Charlotte-Fort Mill KOA Campground I-77 / Exit 88 940 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill Ph: 803.548.1148 Full-service campground with shaded sites, pool, two clean bath houses, recreation director, miniature golf, laundromat, LP gas, store, heated pavilion, playground and game room for kids. 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte and Rock Hill. Open year round. $10 fee for dumping. 215 sites.

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Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort I-77 / Exit 90 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Fort Mill PH: 803.548.5300 TF: 800.888.4386 www.carowinds.com The multi-million dollar renovation of the 25-acre campground at Carowinds features nearly 200 campsites, 15 rental cabins, enhanced facilities and an abundance of recreational activities for the entire family. Camp Wilderness Features: new air-conditioned cabins with kitchens and bathrooms, pull-through sites with full hookups, 50 amp for RVs, spacious tenting sites, bathroom facility with hot showers, laundry facilities and campground store, swimming pool and play areas.

• Hot Waffle • Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Free High-Speed Wireless Internet • 70 Cable TV channels with FREE HBO ®, ESPN, and Weather Channel

Ebenezer Park

• Jacuzzi Rooms

I-77 / Exit 82C 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill PH: 803.366.6620 FX: 803.366.6554 www.yorkcountygov.com

• Refrigerator, Microwave, Safe, Coffee Maker, and Iron/Iron Board • Pet welcome with Additional fee 911 Riverview Road Rock Hill, SC 29730

Pack a picnic and watch the sunset from lakeside picnic shelters, or take to Lake Wylie for fishing and recreational boating. Stay overnight at one of the park’s 71 campsites which include water, electric and sewer hook-ups. Operated by York County, Ebenezer Park is open daily from 6 am – dark. Entrance fee Memorial Day through Labor Day. Season parking passes available.

(803) 329-7900 www.hojo.com

Kings Mountain National Military Park I-85 / NC Exit 2 * 2625 Park Road, Blacksburg PH: 864.936.7921 • www.nps.gov Enjoy primitive backcountry camping at one of the Military Park’s 116 sites. Kings Mountain State Park, adjacent to the military park, offers camping, picnicking, hiking, and horse trails, swimming, boat rental, a livinghistory farm with 19th century buildings. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, 15 equestrian campsites, two sites may be reserved for those handicapped. First come, first served, opened year round.

Kings Mountain State Park I-85 / NC Exit 2 * 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg PH: 803.222.3209 • www.southcarolinaparks.com While tent campers may use the main camping area, the park offers a designated tent site area which includes central water. Each site is packed gravel and includes individual water and electrical hookups. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK

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AGRI-TOURISM GUIDE York County Agri-Tourism Guide

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Mama Beehive Honey Farm

Dink’s Produce & Country Meats

Clover, SC 29710 PH: 803.448.0293 • mamabeehive.com

762 Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill, SC 29730 PH: 803.328.8688

Mama Beehive is proud to offer the highest quality in select stores across the country. They also feature fine and unusual beehive products ranging from health and beauty to candles and home use products. Call the Bee Ladies, a division of Mama Beehive Honey Farm, for an engaging presentation of Honeybee Life.

Dink’s offers fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as sausage, country ham, and bacon from G & W Meats of Hickory Grove, SC year around.

The Whippoorwill Ranch Carriage Tours 386 Hoot Owl Hollow, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 PH: 803.831.2004 • thewhippoorwillranch.com The place to come for a unique experience. Enjoy riding in a horse drawn Victorian Carriage traveling at a relaxed pace of approximately four miles per hour. The ride will allow you time to relax and offer you a welcome break from an otherwise hectic pace of events.

Kings Mountain State Park 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702 PH: 803.222.3209 • www.southcarolinaparks.com Kings Mountain State Park offers hiking, equestrian trails, and camping. There are also two group camps, two fishing lakes, and a 19th Century living history farm.

Mitten Tree Knoll Horse Center 6995 Campbell Road, York, SC 29745 PH: 803.684.2961 Horseback riding lessons, horse riders, boarding, animal care, trail rides, horses for lease, horses for sale, puppies for sale (Chihuahuas, Shelties, and Yorkies).

Rancho Carrusel 2550 Feemster Road, Sharon, SC 29742 PH: 803.927.7894 • ranchocarrusel@netzero.com Full service Horse Ranch doing boarding, training, and clinics. Owned by Pro-Trainers with several National Champions on site (paso finos).

Cherry Place Farm 1922 Oakdale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 PH: 803.324.1864 • www.cherryplacefarm.com Specializing in fresh eggs, farm tours, fall pumpkin patch and corn maze. Open to the public every weekend in October. Visit us on Facebook.

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Lakewood Farm 671 Burns Road, Smyrna, SC 29743 PH: 803.230.8810 • www.lakewoodfarm.com Take the worry out of boarding. Reasonable rates. 10 miles of trails. Close to two state parks. Minutes off I-85. References available. Owner on premises.

Lakewood Farm/Arabians 671 Burns road, Smyrna, SC 29743 PH: 803.230.8810 • www.lakewoodfarmarabians.com Sport horses, endurance, Western, Hunter, Reining & Working Arabian. Proven bloodlines ~Champions~ foundation. Stop by for a visit, we love sharing our horses!

Marie Pruden, Junior Parelli Instructor 3002 Lost Tree Lane , Sharon, SC 29742 PH: 803.230.8330 • ridingspots@gmail.com 1 Star Parelli Junior Instructor. Available for Parelli Natural Horsemanship online assistance. Contact Marie Pruden for appointments.

Fawn Song Farm 1030 Edgefield Road, York, SC 29745 PH: 803.984.7116 • www.parelli.com Linda Algire, 2 Star Professional, teaching Parelli Natural Horsemanship principles of love, language, and leadership. Learn to think, play, and act like a horse!

Bush-N-Vine Farm 1650 Filbert Highway, York, SC 29745 PH: 803.684.2732 • www.Bushnvinefarm.com Family-owned farm providing you with local grown strawberries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, and fresh produce in season. We also have a Spring and Fall Festival.

Old Town Market 118 Caldwell Street, Rock Hill, SC PH: 803.417.4067 • onlyinoldtown.com/market Old Town Market features the best from local growers and artisans. Plus, musical entertainment and children’s activities on Thursday evenings. Open summer to early fall.

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AGRI-TOURISM continued Build a strong partnership with your horse with communication and respect

The Peach Tree

Be the herd leader your horse can trust and understand

2077 Filbert Highway, York, SC 29745 PH: 803.684.9996 • www.thepeachtreeorchards.com

Become more confident and have more fun with your horse

A variety of over 30 different peaches to choose from are available at this orchard where the trees ripen from June to September. An array of specialty gifts and accessories is also available. Be sure to stop in the ice cream parlor, too. Closed the month of November.

Free Parelli Natural Horsemanship Demonstration NATURALLY SAVVY 4-H CLUB DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Stacy’s Garden Center 2009 Filbert Highway, York, SC 29745 PH: 803.684.2331 • www.stacysgardencenters.com The idea for Stacy’s Greenhouse took root in the Spring of 1969 when Louis O. Stacy, Jr. came home from the Navy. Today, the wholesale and retail operation encompasses almost 260 acres, which includes 16 acres of greenhouse space, several office buildings and 4 potting buildings. In the peak season, Stacy’s has over 450 farm employees, 150 truck drivers, 24 district managers and 150 merchandisers in stores to which they ship.

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Fawn Song Farm York, South Carolina Doug & Linda Algire

Linda Algire, 2 Star Junior Instructor

803-984-7116 fawnsong@mindspring.com http://instructor.parelli.com/LindaAlgire

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Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill 1860 Highway 5, York SC 29745 PH: 803.684.0690 • www.Windyhillorchard.com Windy Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated boutique apple orchard and cider mill. Open every Fall from mid August until Christmas. We offer visitors pick your own apples, fresh pressed cider, farm tours, apple products and much more. We are also a bonded winery producing craft, hard ciders. Come out and experience York County’s original agri-tourism destination!

Springs Farm Peach Stand 1325 Highway 160 West, Fort Mill, SC 29715 PH: 803.547.7563 • www.PeachStand.com There is an orchard sitting peacefully in the heart of Fort Mill, SC. Fresh peaches, sweetened by the Carolina sun, grow on trees that have rested on this land for generations. Healthy, vibrant fresh peaches and robust strawberry fields is how Springs Farm and The Peach Stand began.

Black’s Peaches & Cotton Belt Bakery 1800 Black Highway, York, SC 29745 PH: 803.684.2333 • blackspeachesandbakery.com A family-owned business since 1923. Established by his great-grandfather, Arthur Lindsay Black, Arthur Q. Black has kept the family farm growing since 1972. Pick Your Own...Strawberries - End of April through 1st of June; Peaches - 1st of June through 1st of September; Apples - After 1st frost.

Town of Clover 114 Bethel Street, Clover, SC 29710

p. 803-222-9495 • f. 803-222-6955 www.cloversc.info

Penland Tree Farm 6457 Campbell Road, York, SC 29745 PH: 803.366.7605 • www.penlandtreefarm.com Penland Tree Farm is the home of Penland Christmas Tree Farm - a “choose and cut” Tree farm where you can select and cut your own Christmas tree, and also, Penland Tree Farm - a tree farm that grows evergreen and hardwood trees for landscaping. You are welcome to visit the farm anytime, but please call ahead.

The Town of Clover is conveniently located within short driving distances to Charlotte, NC, and Rock Hill, SC, allowing Clover citizens and businesses access to big city amenities while preserving a small town quality of life

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Important Visitor Information TOURISM AGENCIES

INTERNATIONAL TOURIST INFORMATION

South Carolina Welcome Center

Currency Exchange

Located on southbound I-77, at Mile Marker 89 Open every day, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s. PH: 803.548.2880

Banking institutions usually will accept international bankcards for cash withdrawals in US dollars at ATM machines. Currency exchange is offered at BB&T, Bank of America and Wachovia Banks.

South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Lost Passport or Visa

P.O. Box 71, 1205 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29202 TF: 800.346.3634 • PH: 803.734.1700 www.discoversouthcarolina.com

Should you lose your passport or visa while in SC, contact your country’s nearest consulate general’s office in Atlanta, GA.

Olde English District Tourism Commission

British Consulate General ...................PH: 404.954.7700 French Consulate General ...................PH: 404.495.1660 German Consulate General .................PH: 404.659.4760 Japanese Consulate General ..............PH: 404.240.4300

P.O. Box 1440, Chester, SC 29706 Visitors Center: 201 N. Main Street, Chester, SC 29706 TF: 800.968.5909 • PH: 803.789.7076 www.oldeenglishdistrict.com

Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 11377, 452 S. Anderson Road Rock Hill, SC 29731 TF: 880.702.1320 • PH: 803.329.5200 visityorkcounty.com

Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism P.O. Box 11706, 155 Johnston St. Rock Hill, SC 29731 PH: 803.329.5620 www.rockhillrocks.com The City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will “rock you” with 31 parks, four recreation centers, and numerous trails offering approximately 400 acres of space for you to enjoy. Come explore one of our great parks today!

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SC TOURISM OFFICE INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES United Kingdom, Ireland & Scandinavia 33 Market Place, Hitchin, Herts SG5 IDY, United Kingdom PH: (44) (0) 1462 458 028 EM: ttmkirsty@enterprise.net

Germany & Other Western European Countries Schöene Aussicht 8c/2, D-61348 Bad Homburg, Germany PH: (49) (0)6172/92 16 04 EM: ESTM@compuserve.com

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HEALTHCARE Piedmont Medical Center 222 S. Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill PH: 803.329.1234 www.piedmontmedicalcenter.com Piedmont Medical Center is a 288-bed hospital offering a broad range of services. Our medical staff totals more than 380 and represents a broad range of medical specialties. For a physician referral, call 803-329-1234 or visit piedmontmedicalcenter.com/doc.

SEATBELT LAWS South Carolina requires that any child under age six riding in a passenger car, pickup truck, van or recreational vehicle must use a child restraint system. Any child less than one year of age must be in a restraint-seating device regardless of where that child is sitting in the vehicle. Children ages one through five riding in a rear seat must use a restraint seating device or a safety belt provided by the vehicle. Children under four years of age riding in the front seat must use a child restraint seating device. Any child four to six years of age when riding in the front seat must be secured by a safety belt provided by the vehicle. State law requires that the driver and every occupant of a motor vehicle, when it is being operated on the public streets and highways, must wear a safety belt. The driver is responsible for requiring each occupant over six and less than 17 years of age to wear a safety belt.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS The legal drinking age for alcoholic beverages in South Carolina is 21. Alcoholic beverages cannot be served after midnight Saturday or all day Sunday, except in restaurants and bars with special permits in York County, including the cities of Tega Cay, Rock Hill, and York. Package store sales of alcoholic beverages are permitted from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon-Sat. It is unlawful for any person to possess an open container of beer, wine or liquor in a moving vehicle upon the highways of South Carolina.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY : Emergencies: 911

HOSPITAL Piedmont Healthcare System PH: 803.329.1234 222 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill

LAW ENFORCEMENT SC Highway Patrol PH: 803.385.3107 TF: 800.768.1504 (in SC) *HP on cell phone

York County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce PH: 803.628.3059

Rock Hill Police PH: 803.329.7200

MOTORIST ASSISTANCE SHEP (State Highway Emergency Program): Dial *HP on cell phone, ask for SHEP. SHEP responders make minor repairs to disabled vehicles, assist with incident management and provide first aid until emergency medical service arrives. SHEP operates in York County between exits 75 and 90 on I-77. Hours of assistance: Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

BOAT REGISTRATION Applications for boat registration are available from the SC Department of Natural Resources Boating Division, P.O. Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202 or online at www.dnr. sc.gov/boating. They may also be obtained at the Rock Hill Service Center at the Business Technology Building, Suite 202, 454 S. Anderson Road in Rock Hill, SC. Phone: 803.324.7641

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HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES There is no reciprocal agreement between North and South Carolina. Fishing licenses are available locally at bait and tackle shops. For hunting and fishing license fees and seasons, contact the SC Department of Natural Resources, PH: 803.734.3833. Fisheries Division, PH: 803.366.7024.

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Amtrak Charlotte, NC, 1914 N. Tryon St. Schedule information: TF: 800.872.7245

Bus Charlotte Greyhound Station

Air Charlotte/Douglas International Airport PH: 704.359.4027 Located 20 miles north of Rock Hill via I-77. Seven major carriers, including Air Canada, American, Continental, Delta, Lufthansa, United, US Airways and additional regional airlines offer daily flights to over 120 destinations.

The Rock Hill/York County Airport services private and corporate trafďŹ c.

601 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC PH: 704.375.3332

Highway York County is conveniently accessed via I-77, a major Interstate. It is also serviced by I-85 which intersects I-77 just 12 miles north of the county line. Major national highways are U.S. 21 and U.S. 321. Maps located on pages 14-15.

City, State

Miles

Kilometers

Atlanta, GA .......................................................... 245..........................394 Baltimore, MD ..................................................... 480..........................772 Birmingham, AL ................................................... 426..........................685 Boston, MA ......................................................... 875........................ 1,407 Charlotte, NC ........................................................ 25............................40 Chicago, IL ........................................................... 760........................ 1,222 Columbia, SC ........................................................ 75...........................120 Cincinnati, OH...................................................... 420..........................676 Cleveland, OH...................................................... 638........................ 1,027 Jacksonville, FL ................................................... 365..........................587 Memphis, TN ....................................................... 620..........................998 Miami, FL............................................................. 720........................ 1,158 Nashville, TN........................................................ 450..........................724 Orlando, FL .......................................................... 525..........................845 Philadelphia, PA ................................................... 565..........................909 New York, NY ...................................................... 645........................ 1,038 Toronto, Canada ................................................... 865........................ 1,392 Washington, DC .................................................. 415..........................668

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Major Cities Distances from Rock Hill

PH: 803.366.5108 â&#x20AC;˘ TF: 888.FUN.FLYN It has a 5,500 foot paved, lighted runway for both day and night operations, with Instrument Landing System. Carolinas Flight Centers, Inc. provides full maintenance and aircraft storage.

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AREA CHAMBERS York County Regional Chamber of Commerce 116 E. Main St. P.O. Box 590, Rock Hill 29731 PH: 803.324.7500 • FX: 803.324.1889 info@yorkcountychamber.com www.yorkcountychamber.com

Fort Mill Area Council 210 Tom Hall St. P.O. Box 1357, Fort Mill 29715 PH: 803.547.5900 • FX: 803.547.5922 fortmill@yorkcountychamber.com www.yorkcountychamber.com

Rock Hill Area Council 116 E. Main St., Rock Hill 29731 PH: 803.324.7500 • FX: 803.324.1889 info@yorkcountychamber.com www.yorkcountychamber.com

Tega Cay Area Council 1741 Gold Hill Rd., Suite 104. Fort Mill SC 29708 PH: 803.548.2444 • FX: 803.548.2940 tegacay@yorkcountychamber.com www.yorkcountychamber.com

Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce 118 Bethel Street P.O. Box 162, Clover 29710 PH: 803.222.3312 • FX: 803.222.8396 sccloverchamber@aol.com www.cloverscchamber.com

Greater York Chamber of Commerce 23 E. Liberty Street P.O. Box 97, York 29745 PH: 803.684.2590 • FX: 803.684.2575 info@greateryorkchamber.com www.greateryorkchamber.com

FREE FULL HOT BREAKFAST DAILY • 24 Hour Coffee in Lobby • 32 Inch Plasma TV with 74 Cable Channels and HBO • Alarm Clock • Coffeemaker • Microwave • Refrigerator • Backstage Lounge on Premises • Business Center in Hotel Lobby • Complimentary USA Today • Copy Service • Seasonal Pool • Free Local Calls • Free High-speed Wireless Internet • All King & Queen beds w/Queen Anne & La-Z-Boy Boy Chairs

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Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce 264 Latitude Lane, Suite 101 P.O. Box 5233, Lake Wylie 29710 PH: 803.831.2827 • FX: 803.831.2460 lakewyliechamber@yahoo.com www.lakewyliesc.com

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EVENTS MONTHLY EVENTS JANUARY

MAY

• Community Performance Center: Performance Series

• COOLFest – Old Town (downtown Rock Hill)

• Not Just Another Love Story – NarroWay Productions

• Glencairn Garden BloomFest – Glencairn Garden

• Steep Canyon Rangers – McCelvey Center

• 18th Century Trade and Craft Fair – Kings Mountain National Military Park • Military Through the Ages – Kings Mountain National Military Park

FEBRUARY

• Memorial Day Weekend Living History Day – Kings Mountain State Park

• Community Performance Center: Performance Series

• Boomerang Bay opens – Carowinds

• Suzy Bogguss – McCelvey Center • Not Just Another Love Story – NarroWay Productions

• Community Performance Center: Performance Series – Community Performance Center

• Billy Loves Bobby Sue – NarroWay Productions

• Billy Loves Bobby Sue – NarroWay Productions • A Tribute to Mothers – NarroWay Productions

MARCH • St. Patrick’s Day on Main Festival – Old Town (downtown Rock Hill)

JUNE

• Militia Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park

• Carolina Ski Show – Carolina Show Ski Team

• Gallery Crawl – Gallery Up

• Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration – Historic Brattonsville

• Carowinds Opening Day – Carowinds

• Children’s Colonial Day – Kings Mountain National Military Park

• Children’s Day on the Farm – Historic Brattonsville

• Jr. Farmer Day – Kings Mountain State Park

• Clover St. Patrick’s Day Festival – Town of Clover

• Gallery Crawl – Center for the Arts

• Lord of Light – NarroWay Productions

• Wounded Warrior – NarroWay Productions

• Jamie Laval – McCelvey Center

APRIL

JULY • Carolina Ski Show – Carolina Show Ski Team

• Earth Day Birthday – MYCO

• Battle of Huck’s Defeat – Historic Brattonsville

• National Park Week – Kings Mountain National Military Park

• Independence Day, Declaration of Independence Signing – Kings Mountain National Military Park

• Junior Ranger Day – Kings Mountain National Military Park • Annual Earth Day Celebration – Anne Springs Close Greenway

• Jaeger Corp with Ricky Roberts – Kings Mountain National Military Park

• Community Performance Center: Performance Series – Community Performance Center

• 1800’s Celebration – Kings Mountain State Park • Nights of Fire – Carowinds

• Spring One-Act Festival – Winthrop University

• Red, White & BOOM! – Old Town (downtown Rock Hill)

• Winthrop Senior Choreography Showcase – Winthrop University

• Tega Cay 4th of July Celebration – Tega Cay, SC

• Lord of Light – NarroWay Productions

• Annual Firing of the Cannon – Fort Mill, SC

• Billy Loves Bobby Sue – NarroWay Productions

• Independence Day Celebration – Historic Brattonsville

• Jay Unger & Molly Mason – McCelvey Center

• Celebrate Independence Day – York, SC

• Knights Opening Day – Charlotte Knights Baseball

• Fourth of July Fantastic Fireworks Display – Lake Wylie, SC • Wounded Warrior – NarroWay Productions

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YEAR-ROUND FESTIVALS

March – Patchwork Tales: Storytelling Festival April – Come-See-Me Festival May – South Carolina Strawberry Festival, National Travel and Tourism Week June – Feis Chlobhair: Clover Scottish Games August – SummerFest September – Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival October – Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Annual Apple Harvest Festival, Muse Fest, Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival November – Catawba Cultural Heritage Craft Fair December – ChristmasVille, Christmas Candlelight Tours

AUGUST • Carolina Ski Show – Carolina Show Ski Team • Backcountry Militia Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park • The Fourth Cross – NarroWay Productions

NOVEMBER • Decadent Dreams Chocolate Festival – Cotton Factory Plaza • Tribute to Veterans – Glencairn Gardens • Veterans Day Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park • Howser House Tours – Kings Mountain National Military Park • Christmas at the Farm – Kings Mountain State Park

SEPTEMBER

• America Recycles Day – Museum of York County • Art Frenzy – Center for the Arts

• By the Sweat of Our Brows – Historic Brattonsville

• Fall One-Act Festival – Winthrop University

• Piedmont Pottery Festival – Historic Brattonsville

• The Real Christmas Story – NarroWay Productions

& Museum of York County • Labor Day Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park • Labor Day Living History Day – Kings Mountain State Park

DECEMBER

• Annual Barbeque and Bluegrass Event – Anne Springs Close Greenway Dairy Barn

• Rock Hill Christmas Parade – Old Town (downtown Rock Hill)

• Oyster Roast & Community Performance Center Celebration – Community Performance Center

• Fort Mill Christmas Parade – Downtown Fort Mill • Taste of the Holidays – Spratt Building, Fort Mill

• The Fourth Cross – NarroWay Productions

• The Real Christmas Story – NarroWay Productions

• The Gospel According to Tennessee – NarroWay Productions

• York Christmas Parade – Historic Downtown York

• SCarowinds - Carowinds

• Clover Annual Christmas Parade – Downtown Clover • Christmas in Olde York (historic house tours) – Historic York

OCTOBER • Civil War Reenactment – Historic Brattonsville

• Community Performance Center: Performance Series – Community Performance Center • Rick Bragg – McCelvey Center

• 231st Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain – Kings Mountain National Military Park • Battle of Kings Mountain Anniversary Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park • Fall Festival – Kings Mountain State Park • Christian Music Day – Carowinds • SCarowinds – Carowinds • Fall in Downtown York – Historic Downtown York • Boo HaHa – Old Town (downtown Rock Hill) • Fall Festival – Downtown Fort Mill • The Gospel According to Tennessee – NarroWay Productions

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Concerts Main Street, LI VE! – June – Sept ember (excep t July) Tega Cay Sum mer Concert Se ries – May – Sept ember York’s Downtow n Live Concer t Series – May – Augu st Lake Wylie M usic Fest – June – Augu st Old Town Am phitheater Su mmer Concert – May – Augu st (except June )

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Index of Advertisers Americas Best Value Inn ................................................................................1 Anne Springs Close Greenway ....................................................................53 Baymont Inn & Suites ..................................................................................61 Baxter M. Hood Center ................................................................................48 Carowinds ......................................................................................Back Cover City of Rock Hill............................................................................................53 Comfort Suites .............................................................................................13 Country Inn ...................................................................................................13 Historic Brattonsville ..........................................................Inside Front Cover EconoLodge ....................................................................................................1 Fort Mill & Springfield Golf Clubs................................................................27 Founders Federal Credit Union ......................................................................1 Howard Johnson ..........................................................................................49 Linda Algire ..................................................................................................55 Main Street Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum ..................................................................25 Museum of York County...............................................................................25 Nation Ford Greenway .................................................................................55 Piedmont Medical Center ............................................................................11 Rock Hill Gateway - Exit 79 ........................................................................2-3 Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism ............................... Inside Back Cover SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism..........................................57 Summerfest / Greater York Chamber of Commerce ....................................61 Super 8 .........................................................................................................49 Town of Clover .............................................................................................57 TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Rock Hill ...................................................48 Wingate Inn by Wyndham ...........................................................................47

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1-2 people Fri. & Sat. $5 Extra

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off standard room rates

discount does not apply to already discounted rates. Not valid during holidays or special events.

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