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bars and performance stages? OK, the silly river is not always lazy because there’s this waterfall, gurgling and surging all year long, only a hundred yards from Main Street. (Darn waterfall almost sounds happy.) And the brainiacs at City Hall had the big idea to hire some hotshot architect who’s won all sorts of awards for bridge design, and they spanned the falls with this suspension bridge that glows night and day. Why? I mean, there’s no point. All you can do is stand on the bridge and peer into the water and listen to happy water sounds and watch happy geese and study happy people wandering the park and wonder: Why the heck would anybody build a city around a river? Speaking of building, that seems to be nonstop in Greenville. Always somebody erecting a new office

building or renovating an old textile mill or opening a new restaurant or a new shop or rejuvenating a neighborhood that needs a fresh outlook. Glance in any direction and you’ll see cranes silhouetted against the sky. Lots of people working. Incessant activity. The economy could be tanking elsewhere in the country, and there’d be Greenville, showing off, acting like it’s wearing a Kevlar vest and recession is firing rubber bullets. In other words, Greenville appears to be immune to some of the economic slings and arrows that befall other cities. Where’s the fun in that? And don’t get me started on fun. Do you truly think it’s fun to walk down Main Street any night of the week and have your pick of remarkable, nationally touted

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THERE IS STILL TIME to save yourselves. Still time to do a quick aboutface, make tracks, and put Greenville and the Upstate of South Carolina in your rearview. Look, you’ve made a miniscule mistake, a minor miscalculation. (It happens.) You showed up in my city, thinking it’s this wonderful, magical place, a place that has defied the odds in the contemporary South and actually thrived. But, my friends, mistakes are only mistakes when you fail to correct them. Hence, there is still time. Flee while you can. Because really, why would you want to come to Greenville, this city with an all-too-lazy river flowing right down the middle of it, a river lined with art galleries and shops and restaurants and

restaurants? I cannot begin to tell you how monotonous it is, having to choose between Asian or Italian or Persian or Mediterranean or downhome Southern cooking or New Southern cooking or pulled-pork barbecue or some of that weird, whacky fusion stuff, all in the space of a few blocks. That saps your energy. By the time you’ve made your choice, trust me, you’re too exhausted to enjoy a meal. (And by the way, don’t think for a second you can help yourself by heading outside the city limits toward Travelers Rest or Greer. You’ll face the same thing. Great restaurants. Too many choices.) Be honest, do you really care that Zagat Magazine says Greenville “is the South’s newest culinary darling?” What does that even mean? I guess what I’m talking about are options. What good are options? Options are a pebble in the shoe, a bee in the bonnet. Why would you want the option of tossing a kayak on your car and driving 45 minutes to Class IV whitewater? Or packing up the fly rods and an hour later, finding yourself in a blue-ribbon trout stream? Or hunting for a bestseller in that indie bookstore where the espresso machine makes all that racket? The options here will make you a crazy person. Minor league baseball? Who needs it. Hockey? Overrated. A classic vinyl record store? Meh. A Saturday farmers market on Main Street. Boring. World-class cycling routes in the mountains? Snooze. Art exhibits and Broadway shows and symphony performances? Stop it. Oh, sure, if you want to relax from all the hubbub, you have to decide between

“I’m going to head down to that darn river and park myself at a little outdoor restaurant and order a craft beer and a nice vegetarian meal and keep a close eye on that obnoxious waterfall.”

all those different kinds of yoga. Hot? Mild? Who needs it. And for goodness sakes, who wants a Swamp Rabbit Trail, this wide, meandering patch of asphalt that borders the river (yes, that same obnoxious river) for 20-plus miles? No cars — just cyclists and joggers and walkers and families. (And there’s a rumor that the trail will eventually extend north, all the way to the mountains. Yay, can’t wait for that.) Oh, and speaking of families, this is no place for kids, so if progeny is in your plan, throw it into reverse, my friends. With some of the best schools in the state — and the country’s only public, residential high school for the arts — right here in Greenville County, you’re going to be confused about how to pick something for your urchins.

Unfortunately for you, I’ve saved the worst for last: the people here in the Upstate. They have habits that grate on the nerves. Fingernails on the chalkboard kind of stuff. Like, they speak to you on the sidewalk and ask how you’re doing. They tend to remember your name, so the next time they see you, they use it. (Serious violation of privacy.) There are all these smart people here, looking ahead, planning Greenville’s future. They toss around words like vision. Annoying. And they say things like, “We’ve done a pretty decent job with Greenville but we can do better. We have to do better. Let’s get to work.” You’d think they had more important things to do than yammer on about improving Greenville. (By the way, these are the same folks who hire bridge architects and plan public green spaces and put Shakespeare in the park during the summers.) My friends, I realize this is a lot to chew on. And I truly don’t mean to be so … what’s the word I’m looking for? Honest, that’s it. I don’t mean to hammer you with this brutal honesty, but I feel it’s my civic and moral duty to warn you of Greenville’s pitfalls. Like I said, you still have time to save yourselves. I am perfectly willing to tackle all these issues on my own. Just please stay away. Give me room. I’ll basically sacrifice myself for you in the name of progress. In fact, in the spirit of sacrifice, I’m going to head down to that darn river and park myself at a little outdoor restaurant and order a craft beer and a nice vegetarian meal and keep a close eye on that obnoxious waterfall. You can’t say I didn’t warn you. 864

Scott Gould is the author of the story collection “Strangers to Temptation” (Hub City Press), the novel “Whereabouts” (Koehler Books), and the memoir “Things That Crash, Things That Fly” (Vine Leaves Press). He teaches creative writing at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville.

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DRINK & DINE // 68

DWELL // 102

864 Map................................................... 14

Breakfast Spots.................................... 70

Neighborhoods................................... 104

Greenville By The Numbers............... 19

Coffee Shops.......................................... 71

Education............................................. 106

Explore Greenville...............................20

Weekend Brunch..................................72

Houses of Worship............................ 108

Famous Folks From The 864............ 22

Farm-To-Table Fare...............................74

Giving Back........................................... 110

Local Authors........................................ 22

Chef-Forward Cuisine......................... 76

Employers..............................................112

Independent Bookstores................... 22

Healthy Eats.......................................... 78

Coworking & Networking..................113

Picture Perfect: For Your ‘Gram....... 24

International Cuisine...........................80

Hospitals.................................................114

Shoeless Joe: Local Legend............. 26

Asian Cuisine.......................................... 81

Golf Communities................................116

Water Works......................................... 26

Mexican & Tacos................................... 82

Media Mentions.................................... 26

Latin American Cuisine...................... 83 Italian Restaurants............................... 84 Pizzerias.................................................. 85 Steakhouses.......................................... 86

DISCOVER // 28 A River Runs Through It....................30 Hops & Stops......................................... 32 Good Sports.......................................... 34 The Wheel Deal.................................... 36 That Smarts........................................... 38 Curtain Call............................................40 Positive Art-itude................................. 41 Sculpted History...................................44 Listen Up................................................46 Explore Outdoors................................ 48 Free & Easy............................................50 Just Kidding.......................................... 52 Fresh Starts........................................... 54 In The Bag.............................................. 55 Make A Splash...................................... 58 Event Spaces......................................... 62

Seafood Restaurants.......................... 88 Burger Joints......................................... 89 Barbecue Joints...................................90 Sandwich Spots..................................... 91 Food Halls & Collectives.................... 92 Sports Bars............................................ 93 Cocktail Bars.........................................94 Rooftop Bars......................................... 95

DOWNTOWNS // 118 Spartanburg.........................................120 Anderson...............................................122 Easley.....................................................124 Clemson.................................................126 Travelers Rest.......................................128 Greer .....................................................130 Fountain Inn..........................................131 Simpsonville.........................................132

Craft Breweries & Taprooms............. 96 Distilleries............................................... 97 Vineyards & Wineries.......................... 98 Wine Bars............................................... 99 Frozen Treats....................................... 100 Desserts..................................................101

DRIVE // 134 Trippin’ Out...........................................136 Table Rock.............................................138 Charleston.............................................139 Asheville.................................................141 Hendersonville/Flat Rock.................145

Pawesome Places................................64 Happenings........................................... 66

RESOURCE GUIDE // 147

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GREENVILLE by the numbers DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS, RETAILERS AND VENUES

Downtown Greenville has the largest concentration of cultural amenities in the region: Retailers: 126 Restaurants: 128 Museums: 6 Performing Arts Venues: 8 Sports and Entertainment Venues: 2 City Event Days per Year: 300 CBD Office Space: 4.23 million square feet

TOURISM Visitors to Greenville County: 5.8 million Annual Visitor Expenditures: $1.3 billion City of Greenville Hotels: 37

PEOPLE & POPULATION City of Greenville: 71,693 City Households: 32,079 City Families: 16,071 Greenville County: 520,993 864 Region: 1,507,423

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

(City of Greenville, age 25 and above) Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 47.2% Graduate/Professional Degree: 19.3% Bachelor’s Degree: 27.9% Associate Degree: 8.2% High School Diploma: 89.9%

INCOME

(City of Greenville) Per Capita Income: $36,614 Average Household Income: $82,501 Median Household Income: $50,609

COST OF LIVING INDEX

(compared to selected regional cities) Greenville, South Carolina.......................................................89.8 Columbia, South Carolina........................................................84.3 Charleston, South Carolina..................................................... 111.5 Atlanta, Georgia........................................................................107.5 Charlotte, North Carolina........................................................98.9 Asheville, North Carolina.......................................................106.0 Raleigh, North Carolina ......................................................... 102.3 Source: GreenvilleSC.gov

GREENVILLE GOVERNMENT Mayor: Knox White (current term: 2019-2023) Greenville City Council: consists of a mayor elected at-large and six council members who serve four-year staggered terms, two of whom are elected at-large and four elected from their respective districts. The mayor serves as the chairperson. Greenville County Council: comprises 12 members elected for four-year staggered terms from their respective districts; currently led by Chairman Willis Meadows.

BUSINESS CLIMATE South Carolina is an employment-at-will state, with less than 1% of Greenville County residents members of a union. Several sites in the Upstate are designated foreign trade zone areas. Greenville boasts the highest level of foreign capital investment per capita in the nation, and the region is home to a dynamic mix of international firms, including BMW and Michelin. Greenville maintains a Standard and Poor's AAA bond rating.

LOCATION Greenville is located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina. Greenville and the surrounding areas, situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, are commonly referred to as the Upstate. The region is centrally located between Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, and between Miami, Florida and New York City. EXPLORE 864 / 19

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THE SECRET’S OUT: Greenville, South Carolina, is the place to be! Whether you’re a new resident or simply getting a taste of Greenville’s many attractions for a weekend, the city’s signature blend of Southern hospitality and cosmopolitan cool is bound to wow you. After all, there’s good reason that Greenville appeared on 43 “Best of” lists in 2019 alone. Located roughly midway between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, Greenville nestles in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where 20 / EXPLORING864.COM

it is blessed with a mild climate and an average of 220 sunny days a year. Some 230 international companies from 27 countries have a major presence in the Greenville area, including automaker BMW and tire manufacturer Michelin, both located just off Interstate 85. Providing skilled employees for many of these companies are graduates from some of the South’s most acclaimed colleges and universities, including the University of South Carolina Upstate, Furman University, Wofford College and Clemson University, to name just a few.

The strongest pulse in this former textile town beats downtown along the 12 revitalized blocks of Main Street Greenville, decked out with leafy maple and oak trees and airy plazas. By day, folks come here to peruse one-of-akind shops, chat with artists working in their studios at Art Crossing along the riverfront, and stroll the shady paths of Falls Park. Here, the Reedy River forms a rushing waterfall as it tumbles over the rocks beneath Main Street. You can get an unobstructed view of the falls from the cantilevered deck

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of the show-stopping Liberty Bridge, a 345-foot-long pedestrian suspension bridge, supported by two 90-foot-tall steel masts. The landscaped greensward makes a perfect place to walk, run or take a bike ride along the 22-mile Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, which cuts through the park. By night, twinkling white lights illuminate Main Street while the stars come out in Broadway shows at the Peace Center, and in a constellation of other local theaters such as Centre Stage, Greenville Theatre and Warehouse Theatre. For its size, the city offers an impressive arts scene, ranging from the Greenville County Museum of Art, famed for its collection of paintings by Andrew Wyeth, to the Greenville Center for Creative Arts in the Village of West Greenville, which shines a spotlight on local artists. Heritage Green presides as downtown’s cultural campus, home to the Greenville County Museum of Art, Children’s Museum of the Upstate,

Sigal Music Museum, Upcountry History Museum, Greenville Theatre and the Hughes Public Library. Anchoring the south end of Main Street, Fluor Field lays out a scale replica of Boston’s Fenway Park, where the Greenville Drive, the Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, play. Beyond baseball, you can root for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, an ECHL affiliate hockey team, and the Greenville Triumph, a USL League One soccer team. If you prefer to get in on the action yourself, a selection of state parks — including Paris Mountain, Caesars Head, Croft and Jones Gap — offer plenty of recreational opportunities within an easy hour’s drive of downtown. Speaking of driving, don’t miss the BMW Zentrum, where you can explore the past, present and future of the “ultimate driving machine.” Or drive one yourself — fast! — at the BMW Performance Center. When all that activity whets your

appetite, Greenville serves up a vibrant food and beverage menu. Start your summer Saturday mornings downtown at the acclaimed TD Saturday Market, a smorgasbord of products fresh from local fields and waters. When it comes to restaurants, Greenville sets out diverse offerings from traditional Southern meatand-three spots to upscale restaurants showcasing farm-to-fork fare. Four James Beard Award nominees number among the city’s many excellent chefs, so expect great things when you come to the table. On the craft brew side, the city claims more than a dozen breweries, a number of which are downtown. It’s not just one thing that makes Greenville extraordinary. It’s the combination of climate and geography, arts and cultural offerings, international business and institutions of higher learning, and the diverse array of independently owned restaurants and breweries — topped with a generous dollop of Southern charm — that sets this city apart. 864 EXPLORE 864 / 21

[ G L I T T E R AT I ] A FEW FAMOUS FOLKS FROM THE 864

[ BY THE BOOK ] Peg Leg Bates, entertainer who tap danced with a wooden leg (1907-1998)

Chadwick Boseman, actor (1976–2020)

Edwin McCain, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter

Sandi Morris, pole vaulter and silver medalist at the 2016 Summer Olympics

When it comes to the written word, there’s nothing more wonderful than leafing through the pages of talent from across the 864. We asked the literati at M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville and Hub City Writers Project in Spartanburg to recommend a few of their favorite local authors: • Brock Adams, “Apocalypse Yesterday” (Crooked Lane Books, 2020)

• Melinda Long, “How I Became a Pirate” (HMH Books, 2003)

• John Cribb, “Old Abe” (Republic Book Publishers, 2020)

• Ron Rash, “Serena” (Harper Collins, 2008)

• Scott Gould, “Whereabouts” (Koehler Books, 2020)

• Glenis Redmond, “Under The Sun” (Main Street Rag Publishing Co., 2008)

• Jo Hackl, “Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe” (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2018)

Tyler Florence, celebrity chef Dick Riley, South Carolina governor and former U.S. Secretary of Education Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics player, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 2008

Jesse Jackson, politician and civil rights activist

A LIST OF LOCAL AUTHORS

• George Singleton, “You Want More” (Hub City Press, 2020)

• John Jeter, “Rockin’ a Hard Place” (Hub City Press, 2012)

• Michel Stone, “The Iguana Tree” (Hub City Press, 2012)

• John Lane, “Fate Moreland's Widow” (University of South Carolina Press, 2015)

• Ashley Warlick, “The Arrangement” (Penguin Putnam Inc., 2016)

• Drew Lanham, “The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man's Love Affair with Nature” (Milkweed Editions, 2016) Charles Townes, Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1915–2015)

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[ PICTURE PERFECT ] WHERE TO GO FOR YOUR ’GRAM ¨ Butterfly Garden at Roper Mountain Science Center 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville

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¨ Campbell’s Covered Bridge 171 Campbells Covered Bridge Road Landrum ¨ Furman Bell Tower at Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville ¨ Lake Robinson at J. Verne Smith Park 2544 Mays Bridge Road, Greer ¨ Liberty Bridge at Falls Park 601 S. Main St., Greenville

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[ W AT E R W O R K S ] GREENVILLE’S AWARD-WINNING WATER

[ SHOELESS JOE ] LOCAL LEGEND IS STILL A HIT Baseball legend Joseph Jefferson Jackson (1887-1951) got his start in the textile league with the Greenville Spinners. It was here he got his nickname “Shoeless Joe,” for running the bases in his stocking feet after a new pair of spikes rubbed blisters on his feet. Jackson went on to become an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, where he solidified his reputation as the greatest natural hitter to ever play the game. In 1911, he set the all-time record for highest batting average ever by a rookie — .408 — a record that still stands today. In 1919, he set a World Series record with 12 base hits. Jackson was banned from the MLB, however, as a result of the Black Sox scandal, in which members of the Chicago White Sox allegedly participated in a conspiracy to fix the 1919 World Series. Jackson’s role in the plot was never proven and, indeed, most people believe he was innocent. Today, a statue of Shoeless Joe and his bat, Black Betsy, marks the entrance to Fluor Field in the West End, and his former home — now the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Basbeall Library — sits across from the baseball stadium. The original street number on the house was changed to 356 to reflect Jackson’s career batting average, the thirdhighest in baseball history. For more information, visit ShoelessJoeJackson.org. 26 / EXPLORING864.COM

“Clear, clean, soft and sweet” is how the judges described Greenville’s water when it was named Best of the Best-Tasting Water in North America at the 2011 conference of the American Water Works Association in Washington, D.C. Greenville’s water — which repeatedly ranks as the best in South Carolina — owes its great taste to the fact that most of it flows from large watersheds in the foothills of the

Blue Ridge Mountains into two manmade reservoirs at the headwaters of the South Saluda River and the North Saluda River in northern Greenville County. A third reservoir at Lake Keowee in Pickens County is owned by Duke Energy. Greenville Water owns all 26,000 acres of the two watersheds, protecting these undeveloped lands in order to assure that the area’s water stands up to its pristine reputation.

[ MEDIA MENTIONS ] MAKING A LIST Over the years, Greenville has garnered more than its fair share of accolades and mentions on the national media’s best-of lists. Here are a few of the most recent: • 10 Cities to Watch (Worth.com, 2020)

• The South’s Most “Tasteful” Small Towns (Forbes, 2020)

• The Best Up-and-Coming Travel Destinations (Men’s Journal, 2020)

• The Best Cities in the U.S.: Readers Choice Awards (Conde Nast Traveler, 2020)

• U.S. Travel: 25 Best Places to Visit (Forbes, 2020)

• The South’s Best Cities on the Rise (Southern Living, 2021)

• The 50 Best U.S. Cities for Starting a Business (Inc.com, 2020) • America’s Best Small Cities (BestCities.org, 2020) • Best Under-the-Radar Beer Destinations Around the U.S. (Thrillist.com, 2020)

• Top 10 Coolest Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living (PureWow, 2021) • Best Small Airports in North America (Aviation Pros, 2021)

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FAST FACT Falls Park on the Reedy River ranks among the Top 10 Best Parks in the United States, per TripAdvisor.

The most iconic place in Greenville is where the city’s earliest history melds with its modern identity. Falls Park on the Reedy — this magnificent, 32-acre park in the heart of the city — is filled with scenic overlooks, lush gardens, pathways and, as the name suggests, a stunning cascade of natural falls. Spanning the falls is the Liberty Bridge, a curved, cantilevered suspension bridge — designed by the acclaimed architect Miguel Rosales — with a geometry so unique it has yet to be replicated anywhere else. While this signature structure is today’s can’t-miss spot along the river, elsewhere in the park are the ruins of yesterday’s mills, which used the Reedy as a power source and ultimately birthed the city. Scattered among the colorful flowers and native plants are markers detailing historic points of interest. Following are some other features to note: MAIN STREET BRIDGE A 1910 structure with a secluded seating area tucked underneath. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREENVILLE AMPHITHEATER A circular terrace lawn along the river with picturesque views. TD AMPHITHEATER A venue for the Upstate Shakespeare Festival and other outdoor performances.

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RIVER LODGE A picnic shelter at the site where Richard Pearis, Greenville’s first European settler, established a trading post.

PEDRICK’S GARDEN A two-acre memorial garden honoring Pedrick Lowry, who was instrumental in creating Falls Park. Features include a bronze Sunflower Fountain by Ed Zeigler, Charles Gunning and Robert Brown.

FURMAN OVERLOOK Notable for a uniquely beautiful American beech, known as the Medusa Tree for its visible root structure.

SPRING FALLS GARDEN Highlighted with a spring house constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps to provide fresh water to Greenvillians.

FALLS LAKE FALLS A commissioned sculpture by internationally recognized artist Bryan Hunt, located in Tate Plaza at the park entrance.

RESTAURANTS Dining options overlooking the park include Mary’s at Falls Cottage, a contemporary Southern restaurant and event venue (FallsCottage.com) and Passerelle Bistro, a casual French bistro (PasserelleInThePark.com). Many other restaurants are just steps away.

ROSE CRYSTAL TOWER A sculpture made of rose-colored polyvitro by renowned artist Dale Chihuly, to honor Harriet Wyche for her role in establishing Falls Park. Located in the Harriet Wyche Memorial Garden. "UNTITLED 2002-2003" A sculpture by Joel Shapiro commonly called the dancing man, located across the river from the main entrance at the Wyche Overlook. OLD MILL GARDEN A downstream greenspace that contains ruins from the historic Vardry Mill.

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LIBERTY BRIDGE BY THE NUMBERS • $4.5M project designed by Miguel Rosales • Horizontal curve radius of 214 feet • Spans 345 feet across the falls • Two 90-foot suspension towers • Towers lean downstream at a 15-degree angle Falls Park | 601 S. Main St. | FallsPark.com

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PRISMA HEALTH SWAMP RABBIT TRAIIL

HOPS & STOPS The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile multi-use path that runs along the scenic Reedy River, connecting Cleveland Park, Falls Park and downtown Greenville to Furman University, Travelers Rest and beyond — with more miles and connections on the way. The trail is a favorite spot to run, ride bikes, walk dogs, rollerblade and more. Find an interactive map at GreenvilleRec.com/SwampRabbit. Don’t have a bike? Rent one at Carolina Triathlon, located right on the trail at The Commons, or at Sunrift Adventures, on the trail in Travelers Rest. Reedy Rides also rents bikes and will take you on a tour, too. Major food and brew stops along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail include Main Street Travelers Rest, Hampton Station, The Commons and Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery.

FAST FACT Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is the No. 1 Best Urban Bike Path in America per Fodor's Travel; the No. 3 Best Urban Trail per USA Today; and the No. 3 Most Scenic Bike Trail Across America per the New York Post.

MAIN STREET TRAVELERS REST INCLUDES: Copperhead Mountain Distillery Farmhouse Tacos Leopard Forest Coffee Co. Monkey Wrench Smokehouse Pink Mama’s Ice Cream Shop Rocket Surgery Sidewall Pizza Swamp Rabbit Brewery Tandem Creperie & Coffee House The Tasting Room Topsoil Kitchen & Market TRee House Café & Studio Whistle Stop at The American Café HAMPTON STATION INCLUDES: Birds Fly South Due South Coffee Wandering Bard Meadery White Duck Taco Shop THE COMMONS INCLUDES: Automatic Taco Bake Room GB&D (Golden Brown & Delicious) Methodical Coffee The Community Tap SWAMP RABBIT CAFÉ & GROCERY offers coffees, smoothies, sweet treats and a scrumptious café menu that’s scratch-made with locally sourced ingredients. There’s wood-fired pizza, too, topped with fromthe-farm veggies and regional cheeses.

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KNOW SECRET Want to sharpen your bike handling skills? Check out Gateway’s Bike Skills Flow Park, where you’ll find a progression of trails with various challenges and terrains. 115 Henderson Drive, Travelers Rest GreenvilleRec.com/Parks/Gateway-Park

Behind every trailblazing city, there is a prestigious university. One of the top liberal arts and sciences universities in the nation, Furman is helping power the Upstate with research, entrepreneurial collaboration, and students and faculty engaged in community and civic development. Furman’s 750-acre campus, located just north of downtown Greenville, is ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation—and that’s not even the most impressive ranking.

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PRO & COLLEGIATE TEAMS

GOOD SPORTS MINOR LEAGUE GREENVILLE DRIVE

945 S. Main St. at Fluor Field GreenvilleDrive.com

A minor league Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox playing at Fluor Field at the West End, a 5,500-seat replica of Fenway Park. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS

650 N. Academy St. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena SwampRabbits.com

A minor league hockey ECHL affiliate. GREENVILLE TRIUMPH 900 Woodside Ave. GreenvilleTriumph.com

Greenville's professional division-III soccer team, winner of the 2020 USL League One Championship.

COLLEGE TEAMS ANDERSON UNIVERSITY TROJANS AUTrojans.com

NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference. BOB JONES UNIVERSITY BRUINS BJUBruins.com

NCAA Division III; NCCAA. CLEMSON TIGERS ClemsonTigers.com

NCAA Division 1, Atlantic Coast Conference. Includes the three-time national championship football team that plays in Death Valley. CONVERSE COLLEGE VALKYRIES GoValkyries.com

NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas. FURMAN PALADINS FurmanPaladins.com

NCAA Division 1, Southern Conference. NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY CRUSADERS NGUAthletics.com

NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas. USC UPSTATE SPARTANS UpstateSpartans.com

NCAA Division I, Big South Conference. WOFFORD TERRIERS WoffordTerriers.com

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CYCLING

Pro cyclist — and Greenville resident — George Hincapie

THE WHEEL DEAL Riding around the 864

Greenville not only rocks — it rolls! With 17 miles of on-street bikeways, 13 miles of paved bike trails, a public bike share program and the acclaimed Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Spartanburg is a Bicycle Friendly Community, too — in fact, it was the first city in the state to earn this designation. Easley and Pickens connect with the 8.5-mile Doodle Trail.

AREA BIKE CLUBS UPSTATE SORBA – UpstateSorba.com GREENVILLE SPINNERS – GreenvilleSpinners.org SPARTANBURG FREEWHEELERS – Freewheelers.info

MARQUEE CYCLING EVENTS ASSAULT ON MT. MITCHELL TheAssaults.com

Hosted every Spring since 1974, a grueling 102.7-mile ride from downtown Spartanburg to the summit of Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina, with more than 10,000 feet of vertical climb. HINCAPIE GRAN FONDO Hincapie.com/GranFondo/Greenville

Hosted every October, bringing in celebrity cyclists and offering 15-mile, 50-mile and 80-mile routes on the roads where George Hincapie trains. SRHS CRITERIUM SpartanburgCrit.com

A closed-circuit, multi-lap cycling race through downtown Spartanburg, with six events — four amateur and two professional — that are part of the USA CRITS series.

FAST FACT Greenville is a Top 10 Cycling City in America, per the Global Cycling Network.

UPSTATE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS CROFT STATE PARK 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg SouthCarolinaParks.com/Croft

Twenty miles of mountain biking trails across rolling, wooded terrain. PARIS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK SouthCarolinaParks.com/Paris-Mountain 2401 State Park Road, Greenville

Fifteen miles of mountain biking trails. NOTE: Biking is not allowed on any of the trails on Saturdays. PLEASANT RIDGE COUNTY PARK

BIKE SHOPS THAT DOUBLE AS BREW PUBS PINEY MOUNTAIN BIKE LOUNGE 20 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville PineyMtB.com

Part taproom, part full-service bike shop, with a pump track out back. Local craft brews, wine and cider complement a daily food truck schedule of popular mobile eateries. MOUNTAIN GOAT GREENVILLE 120 Shaw St., Greenville MountainGoatGvl.com

A destination for bikes and brews, serving Methodical Coffee along with more than 40 craft beers. And 100% of profits go toward mentoring and job opportunities for at-risk youth.

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4232 State Highway 11, Marietta GreenvilleRec.com/Parks/Pleasant-Ridge-Park

This six-mile trail — comprising mostly smooth-rolling, hard-packed singletrack, with a few rock gardens and a couple of tight off-camber switchbacks — is named in honor of Jorge Francisco Arango. SADLERS CREEK STATE PARK 940 Sadlers Creek Road, Anderson SouthCarolinaParks.com/Sadlers-Creek

A six-mile, beginner-friendly forest trail that’s well groomed and mostly level. STUMPHOUSE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK Stumphouse Tunnel Road, Walhalla StumphousePark.com

Fourteen miles of trails — with 10 more on the way — where options abound for everyone from novices to seasoned mountain bikers to shred some dirt.

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MUSEUMS

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate

THAT SMARTS ANDERSON COUNTY MUSEUM

202 E. Greenville St., Anderson | AndersonCountyMuseum.sc.gov

A collection of artifacts curated to spark interest and insight into the people and events that shaped Anderson. GREENVILLE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 420 College St., Greenville | GCMA.org

The South’s premier American Art museum, with the largest public collection of watercolors by American icon Andrew Wyeth plus 40 works by Jasper Johns. GREER HERITAGE MUSEUM

106 S. Main St., Greer | CityofGreer.org/554/Heritage-Museum

Exhibiting artifacts from Greer’s dynamic history, with interactive displays for kids. Special events include a popular series of ghost tours. MUSEUM & GALLERY AT BOB JONES UNIVERSITY 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | BJUMG.org

Featuring 105 Italian Baroque paintings in America’s largest collection of Old European Masters. Currently by private tour only. SIGAL MUSIC MUSEUM

516 Buncombe St., Greenville | SigalMusicMuseum.org

The No. 3 best new museum in the country, per USA Today, telling the diverse stories of musical instruments from across the globe. SPARTANBURG ART MUSEUM

200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg | SpartanburgArtMuseum.org

A regional museum promoting contemporary visual arts with a diverse range of exhibits and educational programs. SPARTANBURG REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM

200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg | SpartanburgHistory.org

Reflecting the area’s rich heritage from before European settlers to the present day. Collections showcase life, industry and cultural arts. THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE

300 College St., Greenville | 130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg TCMUpstate.org

A Smithsonian Affiliate that sparks a passion for curiosity and learning through play. Greenville’s interactive exhibits and hands-on activities interest children of all ages; Spartanburg’s programming is designed for ages 5 and under. THE UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM

540 Buncombe St., Greenville | UpcountryHistory.org

Interpreting the Upstate’s history with 43,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. Family Fun Days and Neighborhood Nights make it accessible for all. 38 / EXPLORING864.COM

Sigal Music Museum

PICTURE THIS Peruse the largest collection of historic Greenville photography (more than 5,000 images) at the Greenville County Historical Society. Lots of primary source records, maps and newspapers dating back to the 19th century, too. 100 Lavinia Ave., Greenville GreenvilleHistory.org

The Upcountry History Museum Greer Heritage Museum’s Ghost Tour

OPEN CAMERA. ZOOM ON QR CODE. CLICK ON BANNER. Discover Sigal Music Museum’s total musical immersion experience designed to delight and inspire music lovers of all ages! Through engaging exhibits, informative talks, and intimate concert performances, the Sigal Music Museum celebrates musical narratives with a world-class collection of period instruments by some of the most iconic makers of the past

400 years. WWW.SIGALMUSICMUSEUM.ORG 516 BUNCOMBE STREET, GREENVILLE, SC 29601 | 864.520.8807

PERFORMING ARTS

CURTAIN CALLS

PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS

PERFORMING ARTS VENUES

CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE CarolinaBallet.org | A professional resident dance company.

BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA

650 N. Academy St., Greenville | BonSecoursArena.com

The 864’s premier venue for sports and entertainment, bringing in big-name performing acts, ice shows, WWE and more. With 15,000 seats, “The Well” is also home ice to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits minor league hockey team. CCNB AMPHITHEATRE AT HERITAGE PARK

861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | CCNBAmphitheatre.com

An outdoor venue that brings in the country’s biggest bands and headliner performers. CHAPMAN CULTURAL CENTER

200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg | ChapmanCulturalCenter.org

The cog of Spartanburg’s arts community, providing a venue for Ballet Spartanburg, Spartanburg Little Theatre and Spartanburg Philharmonic.

BALLET SPARTANBURG BalletSpartanburg.org | A regional dance company.

CENTRE STAGE

CentreStage.org | Presenting a year-round schedule of professional productions and special events such as art exhibits.

ELECTRIC CITY PLAYHOUSE @ECPlayhouse | A community theater favorite for 36 seasons, with a mix of drama, comedy and musicals. GREATER ANDERSON MUSICAL ARTS CONSORTIUM GAMAC.org | Umbrella organization showcasing GAMAC Chamber Orchestra, GAMAC Chorale, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, GAMAC Children’s Chorus and The Electric City Big Band. GREENVILLE CHAUTAUQUA SOCIETY HistoryComesAlive.org | Making history come alive via stories and interactive performances.

MAULDIN CULTURAL CENTER

101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin | MauldinCulturalCenter.org

Presenting plays and musicals by in-house community theater companies. (Be sure to check out the Public Art Trail lining the venue’s perimeter.) PEACE CENTER

300 S. Main St., Greenville | PeaceCenter.org

The heart of downtown’s performing-arts scene, showcasing many of the world’s top performers and the most popular Broadway tours, with a 2,100-seat concert hall, the 400-seat Gunter Theatre and the outdoor TD Stage. SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

385 N. Church St., Spartanburg | CrowdPleaser.com

A cornerstone of Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District, showcasing national talent and local entertainment since 1951.

GREENVILLE CHORALE GreenvilleChorale.com | 160 singers — in one voice — presenting classic masterworks and contemporary compositions. GREENVILLE THEATRE GreenvilleTheatre.org | Greenville’s oldest and largest locally producing professional theater. GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GreenvilleSymphony.org | A professional orchestra presenting a Masterworks Series with world-class guest artists as well as chamber music and holiday concerts. INTERNATIONAL BALLET GREENVILLE InternationalBalletSC.org | A premier dance company in residence at the Peace Center.

THE YOUNTS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn | YountsCenter.org

A stylish venue for community theater, chorale and symphony performances as well as national acts. Peace Center

SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE SCChildrensTheatre.org | Offering children’s productions, classes and educational outreach. SPARTANBURG LITTLE THEATRE SpartanburgLittleTheatre.com | Community theater for all ages. SPARTANBURG PHILHARMONIC SpartanburgPhilharmonic.org | Performing classic masterworks, genre-bending pieces and everything in between. THE MARKET THEATRE COMPANY MarketTheatre.org | Showcasing top-quality, affordable theatrical performances. WAREHOUSE THEATRE

WarehouseTheatre.com | Presenting a diverse slate of cutting-edge

productions that you won’t find elsewhere in the 864.

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With support from the Metropolitan Arts Council, Greenville paints its visual arts scene in broad strokes, promoting top-shelf art events in its ever-expanding list of things to do.

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Downtown Greenville Artisphere.org

Downtown Greenville GreenvilleArts.com/FOUP-2

Downtown teems with artists’ booths, bands and craft activities in early May, when Greenville’s premiere annual art festival takes to Main Street.

MONTHLY

This 24-hour juried competition challenges local artists to create work to display on the eight recycling bins along Main Street in downtown Greenville. Winning works are also exhibited at the Metropolitan Art Council, 16 Augusta St.

Various art studios GreenvilleArts.com/First-Fridays

SEPTEMBER 17-19

ARTISPHERE

FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE

FIRST FRIDAYS GALLERY CRAWL It’s all about art every first Friday of the month, when some 25 artists welcome visitors to their studios after-hours from 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Arts Council, First Fridays encompass studios in downtown Greenville, Village of West Greenville, Augusta Street, Hampton Station and Taylors.

INDIE CRAFT PARADE

Timmons Arena at Furman University 330 Poinsett Highway IndieCraftParade.com

Browsing the creations of more than 100 local artisans at the Indie Craft Parade is bound to inspire creative gift-giving.

FAST FACT The calendar is always full — and the walls are, too — at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts, where you’ll find dynamic exhibitions of art by local, regional and national artists in all disciplines. This is the place to discover emerging creatives as well. Dream of seeing your own work in a gallery one day? Check out GCCA’s Art School!

VISUAL ARTS EVENTS

POSITIVE ART-ITUDE*

101 Abney St. | ArtCenterGreenville.org

NOVEMBER OPEN STUDIOS

Various locations within a 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville GreenvilleArts.com/Greenville-Open-Studios

A free, self-guided art tour to connect with more than 125 local artists one-on-one in their studios. *Events and event dates are subject to change due to COVID-19. Please check each event listing for updated information.

Unique, Local, Excellent Right in the Heart of Greenville!

Centre Stage 501 River Street, Greenville, SC 29601 EXPLORE 864 / 41

Explore Greenville Arts Since 1973, the Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) has served as Greenville County’s only umbrella arts organization, providing funding and other vital services to individual artists, arts organizations and arts education programs.

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Grants: MAC is the leading and largest funder of the arts in Greenville County, awarding grants on a quarterly basis. With a goal of $25 million, the MAC Endowment for the Arts will allow MAC to distribute $1 million annually once it is fully funded. Greenville Open Studios: Held every November, Greenville Open Studios has evolved into the leading sales and marketing event for Greenville-area visual artists. SmartARTS: A joint initiative between MAC and the Greenville County Schools, SmartARTS is Greenville’s largest and most successful arts-integration program, with a presence in 65 of the 101 public county schools. Flat Out Under Pressure:

A unique arts and recycling collaboration between MAC and the City of Greenville, Flat Out Under Pressure consists of a 24-hour competition in which artists create works of art for the eight recycling bins in downtown Greenville. The eight selected artists receive cash prizes, and the first place winner gets an all-expense paid trip for two to Cortona, Italy for one week.

MAConnect: Formed in 2014, MAConnect is a program for young professionals to learn more about Greenville’s rich cultural community while actively promoting the programs and services of MAC. Traci Wright Martin’s recycling bin

Buy one get one free tickets To the best shows in town

With a donation of $50 or more to MAC you will receive the ArtCard valid for buy-one-get-one-free tickets to 7 local performances good for one full year. greenvilleARTS.com/donate

MAC in 2020 $785,839

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2020 was a banner year for the Metropolitan Arts Council’s (MAC) grants program. MAC awarded a record-high total of $785,839 throughout Greenville’s amazing cultural community as follows:

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In collaboration with the Graham Foundation, Hollingsworth Funds, the Community Foundation of Greenville and the Canal Charitable Foundation, MAC awarded $488,950 in COVID-19 relief funds to 31 arts organizations.

Artisphere

Greenville Symphony Orchestra

South Carolina Children’s Theatre

$218,000

$63,389

Nine arts organizations received $218,000 in general operating support grants.

MAC awarded $63,389 in project support grants to 8 artists, 18 organizations and 5 schools.

In general operating support grants

In project support grants

$15,500

Through a partnership with BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC In partnership with BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC, MAC awarded $15,500 to 6 arts organizations.

16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-3132 | greenvilleARTS.com

MAIN STREET STATUES

SCULPTED HISTORY Greenville’s impressive collection of public art includes statues memorializing some of the city’s most famous citizens — and one wild boar. Stroll down Main Street to view: MAX HELLER

by Tom Durham NOMA Flats Plaza, across from Hyatt Regency Greenville

Commemorating the former Greenville mayor, who served from 1971-79, for his many accomplishments, including the initiation of Main Street’s revitalization. SHOELESS JOE JACKSON

by Doug Young Main and Markley, at the entrance to Fluor Field

Commemorating the famed White Sox player with his bat, Black Betsy. VARDRY MCBEE

by T.J. Dixon Main and Court streets, across from the Westin Poinsett Hotel

Paying tribute to the “Father of Greenville,” whose legacy includes gifting the city with land for its first churches and schools. JOEL POINSETT

by Zan Wells Main and Court streets, in front of M. Judson Booksellers

Honoring the South Carolina statesman and amateur botanist who brought the first poinsettia flower to the U.S. from Mexico; located next to the Westin Poinsett Hotel, which shares his name. DICK RILEY

by Zan Wells Main and Broad streets, in the Peace Center Plaza

Memorializing the former South Carolina governor and U.S. secretary of education by depicting him reading to two children. STERLING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Honoring students from the first Black public high school in Greenville; located in front of the former Woolworth Building, where Sterling high schoolers held sit-ins during the civil rights movement. CHARLES TOWNES

by Zan Wells Main Street and Falls Park Drive, across from the entrance to Falls Park

Celebrating the noted Furman University graduate, who invented the maser and the laser, and won a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964. IL PORCELLINO

In front of TD Bank Building

A fanciful bronze replica of the original Il Porcellino (“piglet” in Italian) cast in Italy in 1634 by Baroque master Pietro Tacca.

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DOWNTOWN 520 W. Washington St.

COUNTY SQUARE SCTAC Suite 2100 240 Terminal Rd.

SIMPSONVILLE 350 Harrison Bridge Rd.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

LISTEN UP THE BLINDHORSE SALOON

1035 Lowndes Hill Road, Greenville | Blind-Horse.com

A country music hot spot since 1995, with a huge dance floor and a popular house band, One Eyed Jack, in addition to visiting artists like Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Trisha Yearwood. @THEBLINDHORSE

FR8YARD

930 E. Main St., Spartanburg | FR8yard.com

An outdoor biergarten — built of re-purposed shipping containers — that sends up lots of local musicians and open mic nights. Dog-friendly so your best friend can enjoy the bands, too. GENEVIEVE’S AT THE PEACE CENTER 300 S. Main St., Greenville | PeaceCenter.org

A theater lounge and listening room with its own calendar of small-scale shows featuring local and traveling musicians. GOTTROCKS

200 Eisenhower Drive, Greenville | @GottRocksGvl

A destination for music lovers for 20-plus years. Known as the place “where live music lives,” this cool watering hole brings in a variety of hot acts. GROUND ZERO

3052 Howard St., Spartanburg | @GroundZeroSC

Spartanburg’s jam for 25 years. This rock club hosts plenty of metal and punk bands from all over the world. MOE JOE COFFEE CO.

385 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson | @MoeJoeCoffeeClemson

Plenty of live sounds along with the fresh grounds at this Clemson coffeehouse – a favorite spot for local and regional acoustic acts. THE RADIO ROOM

110 Poinsett Highway, Greenville | RadioRoomGreenville.com

A live music venue and dive bar with a full kitchen. Sleep in on the weekends, because Sunday “brunch” is served noon-5 p.m.

RJ ROCKERS BREWERY 226-A W. Main St., Spartanburg | RJRockers.com

Always a local lineup along with local brews. Open mic and hometown favorites play the taproom every Tuesday through Saturday. SMILEY’S ACOUSTIC CAFÉ

111 Augusta St., Greenville | SmileysAcousticCafe.com

Where there’s always live, local music – and never a cover charge. Monday Open Mic showcases the best buskers in town; DIY on Wednesdays during Live Band Karaoke. THE SPINNING JENNY 107 Cannon St., Greer | TheSpinningJennyGreer.com

A listening room and event venue in a historic building in downtown Greer, hosting some of today’s best arts and live music performances. TRIBBLE’S BAR & GRILL 2910 Highway 86, Piedmont | @TribblesBarAndGrill

An out-of-the-way music venue showcasing original local bands, real-feel rock and old-school country. Find out why everyone sings the praises of the bar and grill menu, too. WAREHOUSE AT VAUGHNS 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville | WarehouseAtVaughns.com

Rocking a full schedule of local and regional artists within a community venue comprising local vendors, indoor/outdoor seating, a container courtyard and a full acre of greenspace.

KNOW SECRET

400 Augusta St., Suite 140, Greenville EighthStateBrewing.com

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@FR8YARD

With intimate communal space, Eighth State Brewing plays host to one of the most adventurous concert series in the area — three acts at every show, always free.

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ENTERTAINING THE UPSTATE

FOR 30 YEARS

Global Culture

Inspiring Arts

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PARKS

EXPLORE OUTDOORS NATURE PRESERVE Lake Conestee Nature Preserve ConesteePreserve.org

The wildest place in Greenville. A 406-acre wildlife sanctuary and birding hotspot, with extensive wetlands, hardwood and evergreen forest, and more than 13 miles of trails.

GREENVILLE CITY PARKS GreenvilleSC.gov

The Greenville City Parks & Recreation Department oversees 39 city parks occupying more than 700 acres, including: • Falls Park on the Reedy River: A 32-acre oasis in the heart of the city featuring the iconic Liberty Bridge over natural waterfalls. • Cleveland Park: Greenville’s “city park,” created in 1922 on 122 acres along the Reedy River; comprises Rock Quarry Garden, Fernwood Nature Trail, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Greenville Zoo, a 14-acre animal kingdom. • Legacy Park: A 20-acre urban space inspired by NYC’s Central Park. • Cancer Survivors Park: A space that changes the way we live with cancer, featuring a Celebration Plaza, healing garden, amphitheater and education center. • Linky Stone Park & Children’s Garden: A magical spot for kids.

GREENVILLE COUNTY PARKS GreenvilleRec.com

Greenville County Parks & Recreation maintains more than 55 facilities, including: • Campbell’s Covered Bridge: Featuring the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina — a 38-footlong, 12-foot-wide pine structure constructed in 1909. • Conestee Park: The Upstate’s “central park” with sports fields, playground, picnic shelter — even a dog park. • Cedar Falls Park: A passive park with trails, historic interpretive signs and a playground at a geographically significant vista on the Reedy River, where the water widens and cascades over rocks and boulders. • Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve: A 120-acre preserve featuring what’s believed to be the oldest surviving bridge in South Carolina, a 14-foot Gothic arch stone structure built in 1820. 48 / EXPLORING864.COM

STATE PARKS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY SouthCarolinaParks.com

• Paris Mountain State Park: 1,540 acres of parkland near downtown Greenville, filled with 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, four lakes (one with a swimming area), 44 campsites and six picnic shelters. • Caesars Head State Park: A famous natural landmark with a dramatic overlook atop the rocky peak of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, five waterfalls — including the 420-foot cascade of Raven Cliff Falls — and multiple hiking trails. • Jones Gap State Park: 4,246 acres of pristine mountain woodlands, with multiple hiking trails, 18 backcountry campsites, two scenic waterfalls and South Carolina’s first state-designated scenic river.

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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TOUR

MUSIC IN COMMERCE PARK

A self-guided tour of murals, sculptures and art installations throughout the city of Greenville. Find an interactive map on the city’s website.

Live, local music on Friday evenings: Sounds of Summer (June – August) and a Fall Music Series (October).

City of Greenville | GreenvilleSC.gov

BMW ZENTRUM

1400 Highway 101 South, Greer BMWUSFactory.com/Zentrum

A museum of innovation and performance — located next to the only BMW manufacturing facility in the United States — where a selfguided tour showcases the past, present and future of the “ultimate driving machine.” (The museum is free; factory tours are available for ages 12 and older with advanced registration plus entry fee of $10/adults, $8/students.) FOOTHILLS PHILHARMONIC FoothillsPhilharmonic.org

A series of complimentary masterworks and chamber performances. Venues include City of Greer Center for the Arts and Riverside Baptist Church. MCC SHAKES!

200 Depot St., Fountain Inn | FountainInn.org

SIMPSONVILLE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES & FOOD TRUCK RODEO CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville SvilleSummerSeries.com

A different live band and food trucks every Wednesday in June, July and August. SPARTANBURG MUSIC TRAIL Downtown Spartanburg SpartanburgMusicTrail.com

An outdoor walking tour of the Hub City’s robust music history, with colorful markers describing local crooners who found national fame — Pink Anderson, Ira Tucker, The Sparkletones and, of course, The Marshall Tucker Band, just to name a few. Bring a GPS enabled smartphone so you can hear their music, too.

GRIP & RIP

101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org

Play disc golf on a variety of 864 courses, including:

A springtime Shakespeare in the Park series, bringing the Bard of Avon out to the amphitheater at Mauldin Cultural Center.

Anderson Sports Center: A heavily wooded course with most of the 18 holes less than 300 feet and a fair number of tight shots around trees. 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson | AndersonEvents.com/ Facilities/Sports-Center

MICE ON MAIN

Main Street, Greenville | MiceOnMain.com

A fun scavenger hunt for kids — of all ages — searching for nine little bronze mice scattered along five blocks of Greenville’s Main Street. Pick up a free sheet of clues at Mast General Store or the Visitor Center in Greenville City Hall. MINI-GOLF AT MCPHERSON PARK

100 E. Park Ave., Greenville | GreenvilleSC.gov

A nine-hole miniature golf course in a delightful downtown park. Remember to bring your own equipment. MOONLIGHT MOVIES

Greer City Park Amphitheater CityOfGreer.org/740/Moonlight-Movies

Preshow activities including inflatables begin at 7 p.m.; movies begin at sundown on Thursdays in June and July.

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Century Park: An 18-hole disc golf course with plenty of shade and a variety of terrain. Home to a popular annual Iron Man Tournament. 3605 Brushy Creek Road, Greer | CityofGreer.org Timmons Park: One of the oldest disc golf courses in the Upstate, with 18 holes. 121 Oxford St., Greenville | GreenvilleSC.gov/1583/Timmons-Park Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park: A pleasant, 18-hole course with a mix of long drives and wooded technical shots that require some finesse. 591 McMillin Blvd., Boiling Springs | SpartanburgParks.org

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A secret space filled with whimsy. Indulge your little ones’ curiosity in the delightful, interactive Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park. Nestled under the bridge along Reedy View Drive, it’s designed to encourage imaginative play with an emphasis on storybooks, the alphabet and our five senses. Parking is a challenge but it’s walkable from Main Street.

For the little ones

SMART CHOICES THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE 300 College St., Greenville | 130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg | TCMUpstate.org

Interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. The Greenville location is designed for children of all ages; Spartanburg’s programming is for ages 5 and under. MODEL TRAINS STATION 250 Mill St., Suite BL1250, Taylors | ModelTrainsStation.com

Multi-scale train displays and interactive play.

153 Augusta St., Greenville | SCChildrensTheatre.org

Stimulating minds and imaginations through high-quality children’s theater. Kids can sit in the audience – or shine on the stage – during a vibrant season of live performances and an exciting curriculum filled with drama classes, camps and workshops.

PLAYING HARD IS EASY

ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER

3’S GREENVILLE GOLF & GRILL

402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville | RoperMountain.org

Where natural curiosity ignites via public programs including Second Saturdays and Starry Nights, a chance to stargaze via the famed refractor telescope in the Daniel Observatory and marvel at astronomical wonders in the Hooper Planetarium.

FAST FACT

SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN’S THEATRE

61 Villa Road, Greenville | 3s.Golf

A golf venue so kid-friendly it even has a toddler’s par 3. This unique destination sports a 12-hole, par 3 golf course, a Humps & Bumps putting course and a short game practice area. Play more for less on Family Sundays; juniors enjoy reduced rates on weekdays before 5 p.m. FRANKIE’S

Greenville is a Small-Town Getaway Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy, per Family Vacation Critics.

45 Park Woodruff Drive | Frankies.com/Greenville

A place where everyone can play, with go-kart tracks, laser tag, miniature golf, 4D fun and more than 100 arcade games.

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108 Balcome Blvd., Simpsonville GoldenPark.net

BAREFOOT ACRES

Roller rink, 32 lanes of bowling, pool tables and more. LEMANS HI-SPEED INDOOR KARTING

An adventure farm with zip line and ropes courses, nature trails, hands-on learning and more.

961 Berry Shoals Road, Duncan LeMansKarting.com

FLYING RABBIT ADVENTURES

The Southeast’s largest indoor karting track … where speeding is encouraged. Performancetuned gas karts and a safety-first environment make this the fastest way to have fun.

A new three-story aerial park with differing levels of difficulty.

813 Laurens Road, Greenville FlyingRabbitAdventures.com

GREENVILLE REC WATERPARKS

PAVILION ICE SKATING RINK 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors Pavilion.GreenvilleRec.com

The coolest place in town! An indoor ice rink is all about skating, hockey and curling for every age and ability level. There’s a bounce house facility here, too.

Otter Creek | 101 Darby Road, Greenville Discovery Island | 417 Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville 7th Inning Splash | 1500 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont Waterparks.GreenvilleRec.com

Where good times flow. GREENVILLE ZOO 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville | GreenvilleZoo.com

A 14-acre, parklike facility with more than 200 animals.

WANTEC VR 928 S. Main St., Greenville WantecVR.com

Greenville Zoo’s newest baby giraffe, Providence

181 Barefoot Acres Way, Fountain Inn BarefootAcresFountainInn.com

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A virtual reality destination offering full immersion multiplayer VR, motorsport simulation, VR escape rooms and a shooting cinema. So much fun it’s unreal.

RUNWAY PARK

21 Airport Road Ext. at Greenville Downtown Airport GreenvilleDowntownAirport.com

Aviation-themed park/playground, where kids can watch real planes take off and land.

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FRESH STARTS A bountiful crop of farmers markets

GREENVILLE STATE FARMERS MARKET 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville @GVLMarket

A year-round market featuring local produce, specialty goods, plants and garden accessories. Seasonal events include Spring, Autumn and Holiday festivals. Open Monday – Saturday. TD SATURDAY MARKET McBee Ave. and Main St., Greenville SaturdayMarketLive.com

One of Bon Appetit’s “13 Farmers’ Markets Worth Traveling For,” with in-season produce, eggs, cheese, meats and other goods from area growers. Saturday mornings, May – October.

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205 N. 1st St., Easley at City Hall @EasleyFarmersMarket

Saturday mornings, April – September. FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS MARKET 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn @FountainInnFarmersMarket

Saturday mornings, May – October. GREER FARMERS MARKET 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer at Greer City Park GreerFarmers.Market

MAULDIN FARMERS MARKET

A gathering of local vendors offering fresh meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables and baked goods as well as artisan wares. Saturday mornings, May – September.

FARMERS MARKETS ACROSS THE 864 ANDERSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 402 N. Murray Ave., Anderson @AndersonCountyFarmersMarket

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, June – November.

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EASLEY FARMERS MARKET

Saturday mornings, May – October.

235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest at Trailblazer Park TravelersRestFarmersMarket.com

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Thursday afternoons, May – September.

498 Howard St., Spartanburg at Northside Harvest Park HubCityFM.org

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HUB CITY FARMERS MARKET

The longest-running market in the Upstate, with local produce, meat, dairy, baked goods and artisan crafts. Live music and kids’ activities, too. Saturday mornings, April – December.

CLEMSON FARMERS MARKET

101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin @MauldinMarket

Tuesday evenings, June – July. SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 405 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville at Simpsonville City Park SimpsonvilleFarmersMarket.com

Saturday mornings, May – September. THE TOASTY FARMER 6 Whitlee Court, Greenville at Brewery 85 @ToastyFarmer

Saturday middays, December – March.

FAST FACT Greenville’s TD Saturday Market is one of The South’s Best Farmers Markets, per Southern Living.

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Greenville boasts an array of destination shopping districts, including Main Street, Augusta Road, the West End and Village of West Greenville. In the city you’ll find more than 125 retailers, including locally owned boutiques, shops and art galleries along with regional and national favorites.

HALE’S JEWELERS

JEFF LYNCH APPLIANCES, ELECTRONICS, BEDDING AND FURNITURE

761 Verdae Blvd. | HalesJewelers.com

17 Roper Mountain Road | JeffLynch.com

LLYN STRONG FINE ART JEWELRY

OLD COLONY FURNITURE CO.

CUSTOM JEWELRY

1322 E. Washington St., Suite C1 | llynstrong.com

PACE JEWELERS

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1250 Pendleton St. | PaceJewelers.com

ROOTS – AN URBAN GARDENER’S OASIS

2249 Augusta St. | RootsOfGreenville.com

1818 Augusta St., Suite 101 | Ponthieuxs.com

BOOKS

FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR

M. JUDSON BOOKSELLERS

66 Carolina Point Parkway | BogariFurniture.com

CAROLINA FURNITURE & INTERIORS 135 Mall Connector Road CarolinaFurnitureInteriors.com

DZN HOME + STUDIO

23 Falls Park Drive | DZNStudio.com

130 S. Main St., Suite 200A | MJudsonBooks.com

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES COAST APPAREL FLAGSHIP STORE 324 S. Main St. | CoastApparel.com

CUSTARD BOUTIQUE

718-A S. Main St. | CustardBoutique.com

MONKEE’S OF THE WEST END

103-A Augusta St. | MonkeesOfTheWestEnd.com

4ROOMS

3021 Augusta St. | 4RoomsGreenville.com @COASTGREENVILLE

3411 Augusta Road | OldColonyFurniture.com

PONTHIEUX’S JEWELRY DESIGN STUDIO

BOGARI EUROPEAN CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE

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GREYSTONE ANTIQUES

Restoration: 101 Piney Mountain Road Shop: 1500 Augusta St. GreystoneAntiques.net

HENNESSEE HAVEN

820 S. Main St. | HennesseeHaven.com

HOME EMPORIUM GREENVILLE

720 Mauldin Road | @HomeEmporiumGreenville

MUSE SHOE STUDIO

2222 Augusta St., Suite 5 | MuseShoeStudio.com

RUSH WILSON LIMITED

23 W. North St. | RushWilson.com

SPECIALTY GROCERY STORE REID’S FINE FOODS

1 N. Laurens St. | Reids.com

M. JUDSON BOOKSELLERS

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LAKES WE LOVE

MAKE A SPLASH LAKE HARTWELL Lake Hartwell State Park 19138-A Highway 11 South, Fair Play SouthCarolinaParks.com/Lake-Hartwell

An angler’s paradise, boasting 56,000 acres filled with three species of black bass, striped and hybrid bass, largemouth, crappie, bream and catfish. Swimmers, boaters and campers love Hartwell, too. Access via multiple public boat ramps, piers, local parks, Lake Hartwell State Park and Sadlers Creek State Park. LAKE JOCASSEE Devils Fork State Park 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem SouthCarolinaParks.com/Devils-Fork

A stunningly beautiful mountain lake in the Jocassee Gorges, with 7,500 acres of clear, cool water, hidden waterfalls and the Carolinas’ best trout fishing. Jocassee is a favorite for local kayakers, paddleboarders and scuba divers. The only public access is via Devils Fork State Park.

LAKE JOCASSEE

LAKE KEOWEE

Keowee-Toxaway State Park 108 Residence Drive, Sunset SouthCarolinaParks.com/Keowee-Toxaway

A water-lover’s playground with 18,500 acres for boating, skiing and swimming. Fishermen always leave happy thanks to an abundance of catfish, crappie, bass and bream. Access via various public boat ramps, piers and parks, including Keowee-Toxaway State Park. BROADWAY LAKE McFalls Landing 1625 Broadway Lake, Anderson AndersonCountySC.org/Parks

A lake that’s small in size but big on fun, with 300 acres of fresh, clear water for fishing, swimming and boating. McFalls Landing includes an event venue, swimming area and boat ramp.

FAST FACT The state record spotted bass, redeye bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, and rainbow trout were all caught from Lake Jocassee.

LAKE BOWEN Anchor Park 8515 Highway 9, Inman SpartanburgWater.org/Lakes-Bowen

A sparkling 1,534-acre lake, part of Spartanburg Water’s reservoir system, that provides recreational activities like fishing and boating. Public access is via Anchor Park, which includes a picnic pavilion, playground and boat ramp. LAKE COOLEY Lake Cooley Park 100 Cooley Dock Road, Inman SpartanburgParks.org/Facilities

A delightful 330-acre lake, part of the SJWD Water District, with lovely mountain views. Motorized watercraft allowed with up to 15 hp engines. Public access is via Lake Cooley Park, which includes an ADA accessible dock and kayak launch, boat ramp, four picnic shelters, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and an outdoor education center. continued on page 60

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LAKES WE LOVE

LAKE GREENWOOD Lake Greenwood State Park 302 State Park Road, Ninety Six SouthCarolinaParks.com/Lake-Greenwood

An 11,400-acre lake popular for fishing, swimming, water skiing and boating. Lake Greenwood State Park provides rods and reels for use via the Tackle Loaner Program, sponsored by the SC Department of Natural Resources. In addition to the state park, there are four public boat ramps and several piers. LAKE PLACID Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Road, Greenville SouthCarolinaParks.com/Paris-Mountain

A 13-acre lake located within Paris Mountain State Park featuring a swimming area as well as rental pedal boats, kayaks and canoes. An easy-walking, mostly-level nature trail encircles the water. History note: Lake Placid was a long-ago water source for the city of Greenville. LAKE ROBINSON J. Verne Smith Park 1544 Mays Bridge Road, Greer GreerCPW.com/Lakes-Recreation

A scenic, 800-acre reservoir owned by Greer CPW. This pristine lake allows small motorized boats as well as canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Public access is via J. Verne Smith Park which includes a boat ramp, fishing piers, pavilion and picnic area. LAKE TOM CRAIG

Croft State Park 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg SouthCarolinaParks.com/Croft

A 165-acre watershed within Croft State Park that offers some of the region’s best fishing; it’s a popular spot for camping and birdwatching, too. Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards are available for rent; private boats are permitted but restricted to trolling motors.

KNOW SECRET Pinnacle Lake at Table Rock State Park is one of the few places left with a high-dive board, making it a must-go summer excursion. 158 Ellison Lane, Pickens SouthCarolinaParks.com/Table-Rock

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EVENT VENUES

PLACES & SPACES A host of venues for special events

AVENUE

SOUTH WIND RANCH

110 E. Court St., Suite 600, Greenville AvenueGreenville.com

330 Bates Crossing Road, Travelers Rest SouthWindRanchTR.com

An elegant rooftop venue with indoor-outdoor spaces and panoramic views of Greenville’s cityscape.

A stunning indoor-outdoor venue situated on 33 rolling acres with mountain views, a quaint chapel and a spacious celebration barn.

CITIZENS & SOUTHERN EVENTS

THE BARN AT SITTON HILL FARM

148 W. Main St., Spartanburg CitizensAndSouthernEvents.com

1904 Sitton Hill Road, Easley TheBarnAtSittonHillFarm.com

Historic 19th century bank building transformed into gracious event space with classic architecture and an iconic bank vault ideal for photo ops.

Southern charm meets rustic elegance in a venue nestled on 99 scenic acres ideal for photo ops.

GENEVIEVE’S AT THE PEACE CENTER 300 S. Main St., Greenville PeaceCenter.org

A modern chic location with soaring architecture, two-story glass walls and an expansive view of the Reedy riverfront. KEOWEE KEY CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTER

THE CHAMPIONS CLUB AT FLUOR FIELD 945 S. Main St., Greenville WestEndEventsGVL.com

Where events are always a hit. Located above the Fluor Field third base line with views of the downtown skyline. THE HUGUENOT MILL

KNOW SECRET Tee up your next corporate event or special occasion at 3’s Greenville. This unique golfing venue comprises a 12-hole, par 3 course along with a 17,000-sq.-ft. Humps & Bumps putting course, a 6.5-acre short game practice area and a Golf Shack serving food hot off the grill along with cool cocktails. 3’S Greenville Golf & Grill 61 Villa Road, Greenville | 3s.Golf

THE RUTHERFORD 520 Rutherford Road, Greenville TheRutherfordGreenville.com

Blending historic charm with modern sophistication in a venue comprising two floors of event space plus an outdoor courtyard. THE VENUE AT FALLS PARK 631 S. Main St., Greenville TheVenueAtFallsPark.com

A historic landmark where modern industrial meets French country, with two event spaces and outdoor patios.

1 Country Club Road, Salem KeoweeKeySC.com

at the Peace Center 101 W. Broad St., Greenville PeaceCenter.org

WESTFIELD

A scenic venue with indoor and outdoor spaces including a ballroom, terrace and picturesque back lawn.

One of Greenville’s oldest structures, redesigned for new memories. An elegant, vaulted loft overlooks the Reedy River.

An open-concept offering a 20,000-squarefoot blank canvas. The minimal design lets creative event planners run wild.

LARKIN’S SAWMILL

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22 Graves Drive, Greenville LarkinsCatering.com

A venue that incorporates a century-old sawmill, with two gracious rooms and a large outdoor space.

211 E. Broad St., Greenville LarkinsCatering.com

Located in an 1890s building that exudes historic charm with exposed brick, vaulted ceilings and old-wood floors.

OLD CIGAR WAREHOUSE 912B S. Main St., Greenville OldCigarWarehouse.com

An iconic landmark that mixes Old South charm with modern chic. Spaces include a main hall, cellar and deck. REVEL EVENT CENTER 304 E. Stone Ave., Greenville RevelEventCenter.com

A blend of vintage and contemporary with an industrial vibe, comprising a grand ballroom, whiskey lounge and outside promenade. SOUTH & WEST 109 S. 1st St., Easley TheSouthAndWest.com

A lovely venue exuding local charm. Flexible indoor space is complemented by a covered outdoor patio complete with a large fireplace. 62 / EXPLORE 864

SOUTH WIND RANCH

405 Westfield St., Greenville WestfieldGreenville.com

924 S. Main St., Greenville ZenGreenville.com

A customizable venue that combines the panache of a wine bar with the creative elegance of an art gallery.

Summer Adventure Friday Starry Nights

Planetarium showtimes include: • • • •

Feature Presentation Live Sky Talk SpacePark 360 Virtual Rollercoaster Observatory Viewing

Laser Days of Summer

June 1 – August 14

10:00am – 4:00pm • Tuesday – Saturday • Explore our new building & exhibits including the Orientation, Nature Exchange, Our Water Story, and Sustainable Future • Encounter traveling exhibit “BE THE DINOSAUR” • Pet a stingray in our Marine Lab • Discover our Living History Farm • Visit the new Outdoor Dinosaur Trails • And so much more...

August 5 – August 14

Thursday through Saturday

5:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:30pm Featuring your favorite music, from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and the Beatles to current hits, set to a dazzling laser display in the planetarium.

For tickets, showtimes and more information visit RoperMountain.org

PET FRIENDLY

PAWESOME PLACES CITY SCAPE WINERY 589 Dunklin Bridge Road, Pelzer CityScapeWinery.com

A local vineyard and winery that’s so pet-friendly, there’s even a resident pot-bellied pig and a grounds crew of goats. PUCKS-N-PAWS at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St., Greenville SwampRabbits.com

A cool, once-a-season opportunity to bring your four-legged bestie to a Swamp Rabbits hockey game. Make it a goal to win the intermission dog race. UNLEASHED DOG BAR 69 Rocky Slope Road, Greenville TheUnleashedDogBar.com

DOG PARKS

Your best friend’s favorite hangout, with lots of local beer and wine. The park’s gone to the dogs, but a sheriff makes sure everyone plays nice.

BARK PARK 110 Old Liberty Road, Easley CityofEasley.com

WAGGIN’ AT THE WATERPARK Otter Creek, 101 W. Darby Road, Greenville Discovery Island, 417 Baldwin Road, Simpsonville Waterparks.GreenvilleRec.com

Off-leash fun, including agility equipment, in a fully fenced portion of Hagood Park.

Where the best dog days of summer are Saturdays in September.

GREENVILLE COUNTY REC DOG PARKS

W XYZ BAR

Conestee, 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville Pavilion Rec, 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors Pelham Mill, 2770 E. Phillips Road, Greer GreenvilleRec.com

5 N. Laurens St. at Aloft Hotel Greenville WXYZBarGreenville.com

Fully fenced, off-leash play areas for dogs, with separate sections for large and small pups.

A dog-friendly rooftop bar. Don’t already have a best friend? There’s always at least one up-for-adoption dog here from Lucky Pup Rescue SC.

RAIL TAIL DOG PARK 827 Union St., Spartanburg CityOfSpartanburg.org

Located adjacent to the Mary Black Rail Trail, making it a perfect play stop in the middle of a good long walk. SIMPSONVILLE DOG SPOT 100 Park Drive, Simpsonville Simpsonville.com

The only dog park in the Golden Strip, with dedicated play areas for large and small pups.

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BRING YOUR BOO FOR A BREW

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Greenville is hopping with taprooms where we can always bring our besties along for a brew. Check out Brewery 85, Birds Fly South Ale Project, Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville and Yee-Haw Brewing, just to name a few.

Peace Center, downtown Greenville

Edvard Tchivzhel, Music Director

THE SOUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE 1948

Visit greenvillesymphony.org for a schedule of performances

MASTERWORKS · CHAMBER · POPS

HAPPENINGS

2021 ANNUAL EVENTS*

APRIL 23-25

SPRING SKUNK MUSIC FEST

Downtown Woodruff StoneSoupSC.org

4063 Jordan Road, Greer AlbinoSkunk.com

The official storytelling festival of South Carolina, where stories come to life via featured tellers and new voices from across the country.

The acoustic music festival, complete with campgrounds, is a spring highlight for folk, roots and bluegrass music lovers.

APRIL 30-MAY 1 PB&J: PIZZA, BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org/Events

APRIL 7-SEPTEMBER 29 GREENVILLE HERITAGE SOUND CHECK Peace Center Amphitheatre, 300 S. Main St. GVLSoundCheck.com

Live, local music every Wednesday evening, all summer long. This concert series on the Reedy River will practice social distancing via the sale of Safe Space Pods, which hold up to four people in a sectioned-off space.

APRIL 3-4 HISTORIC PENDLETON SPRING JUBILEE

MAY 13-15

STONE SOUP STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

An inaugural event showcasing favorite local pizza joints, live blues and jazz, and local arts vendors.

MAY-OCTOBER TD SATURDAY MARKET Main Street Greenville at McBee Avenue SaturdayMarketLive.com

Shop downtown on Saturday mornings for a cornucopia of farm-fresh products.

MAY [DATE TBD] BREW IN THE ZOO

MAY 21-23 MCC SHAKES! Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org

A springtime Shakespeare in the Park series, bringing the Bard of Avon’s “Twelfth Night” to the amphitheater at Mauldin Cultural Center. Bring a lawn chair — and a mask — to enjoy this classic comedy.

MAY 28-JULY 30 BEACHIN’ FRIDAYS Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org/Events

Bringing the beach music scene to the 864, with shagging, beer and wine from Growler Haus, and food trucks. Don’t miss the fireworks display following series’ finale.

on the Village Green in Pendleton @SpringJubileeFestival

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Drive GreenvilleZoo.com

A rite of spring since 1978 featuring South Carolina’s oldest juried arts and crafts festival. In addition to 90 artisan booths, there’s live music from regional entertainers and plenty of local food vendors.

Take a walk on the wild side and enjoy local lager after-hours at the zoo.

APRIL 17

Virtual in 2021 ReedyRiverDuckDerby.com

Amateur players tee off alongside celebrity partners to raise money for local charities.

What’s more fun than a barrelful of monkeys? A flock of yellow rubber ducks racing down the Reedy River.

JULY 4

GREER GOES GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer GreerGoesGlobal.com

Go around the world in a day, with the sights, sounds and tastes of more than 40 countries. Children’s arts and crafts activities will showcase a variety of cultures.

APRIL 22-25

MAY 1 REEDY RIVER DUCK DERBY

MAY 7-9 ARTISPHERE Main Street Greenville Artisphere.org

Greenville’s nationally lauded arts bash fills Main Street with the work of more than 100 artists.

EUPHORIA SPRING FEST euphoriaGreenville.com

Greenville’s premier food, wine and music festival hosts a spring weekend of intriguing culinary events at various venues and its signature Roast & Toast on April 25 at Old Cigar Warehouse, featuring some of the best bites local chefs have to offer as well as a variety of libations and live music by the Erica Berg Collective.

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MAY 13-15

JUNE 7-13 BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY SYNNEX CORP. Thornblade Club – 1275 Thornblade Blvd., Greer The Cliffs Valley – 50 Knightsridge Rd, Travelers Rest BMWCharityGolf.com

WELLS FARGO RED, WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL Downtown Greenville Main Street, from Broad to Augusta GreenvilleSC.gov/1328/Wells-Fargo-Red-White-Blue

Greenville’s free Independence Day celebration kicks off with live music and ends with a bang in a dazzling fireworks display.

GREEK FESTIVAL

AUGUST [DATES TBD]

St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Elford and Townes streets, Greenville GreekForADay.com

RESTAURANT WEEK GREENVILLE Various Greenville restaurants RestaurantWeekGreenville.com

Find the best moussaka and baklava in town at the city’s beloved annual celebration of all things Greek.

Here’s another chance to discover new restaurants around town and enjoy special fixed-price menus.

OCTOBER [DATE TBD]

OCTOBER 23

SIPPIN’ SAFARI

EURO AUTO FESTIVAL

HALLOWEEN AT HERITAGE PARK

Greenville Zoo. 150 Cleveland Park Drive GreenvilleZoo.com

The Preserve at Verdae Green 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville EuroAutoFestival.com

Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville SimpsonvilleChamber.com

A stroll through the zoo pairs perfectly with wine and small bites.

SEPTEMBER 3-12 CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY COMES ALIVE: RE-INVENTING AMERICA Various locations in Greenville HistoryComesAlive.com

If cars get your motor revving, don’t miss this auto extravaganza.

OCTOBER 1-2 GREER FAMILY FEST Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer GreerChamber.com/Greer-Family-Fest

A ghoulish time will be had by all at this familyfriendly Halloween celebration.

MID-NOVEMBER-JANUARY UNITED COMMUNITY BANK ICE ON MAIN 206 S. Main St., Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov/1654/UCB-Ice-on-Main

Two weeks of live history bring figures such as Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Rosa Parks to the stage.

A signature event in the heart of Greer, with live music, food and craft vendors, a KidsZone, and health screenings by Pelham Medical Center.

Practice your camel spins over the holidays at the seasonal ice rink on the Village Green.

SEPTEMBER 6

OCTOBER 1-3

OPEN STUDIOS

43RD REEDY RIVER RUN Main Street Greenville GTCReedyRiverRun.com

NOMA SQUARE OKTOBERFEST NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville NOMASquare.com

A popular event that’s been running for more than 40 decades, with a 10-kilometer road race and a less-competitive 5K through downtown Greenville.

Don your dirndl and lederhosen and raise a beer stein to Oktoberfest. Prost!

SEPTEMBER 16-19

THE NESS FEST

EUPHORIA Downtown Greenville euphoriaGreenville.com

A food, wine and music festival that shines a spotlight on Greenville’s culinary diversity with tasting events, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, multicourse dinners and live music.

OCTOBER 2-3 Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S. Main St. TheNessFest.com

From meditation to nutrition, cultivate a healthy lifestyle before the holidays.

OCTOBER 8-10 FALL FOR GREENVILLE Main Street Greenville | FallForGreenville.net

INDIE CRAFT PARADE

Treat yourself to tastes of more than 250 dishes from 45 local restaurants at this threeday smorgasbord.

Timmons Arena at Furman University 330 Poinsett Highway IndieCraftParade.com

OCTOBER 15-17

SEPTEMBER 17-19

Shop early for holiday gifts and support local artists while you do.

ANTIQUES, FINE ART & DESIGN WEEKEND

SEPTEMBER 18-19

This annual show fills the Greenville County Museum of Art with fine antiques and folk art from around the Southeast.

SOOIE: MAULDIN’S ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin MauldinCulturalCenter.org/Events

More than 20 cookers from across the Southeast — competing for recognition from the SC BBQ Association as well as a People’s Choice Award — along with live music and family fun.

SEPTEMBER 30 -OCTOBER 2

Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St. GCMA.org

OCTOBER [DATE TBD] BOO IN THE ZOO Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Drive GreenvilleZoo.com

Your little Black Panther and Lion King will feel right at home trick-or-treating on the wild side.

HAPPENINGS

SEPTEMBER [DATE TBD]

NOVEMBER 13-14 Various locations in the Greenville area GreenvilleArts.com

This self-guided tour directs visitors to artist studios within a 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville.

DECEMBER 1-31 BON SECOURS FESTIVAL OF TREES Downtown Greenville StFrancisFoundation.com/event/Festival-of-Trees

A forest of festive trees graces the entrances of three downtown hotels.

DECEMBER 3 NIGHT OF LIGHTS Greenville City Hall, Main & Court streets VisitGreenvilleSC.com/event/Night-of-Lights/31818

Jumpstart your Christmas spirit as Mayor Knox White lights the official city Christmas tree in front of City Hall.

DECEMBER 4 POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown Greenville GreenvilleSC.gov/1330/Poinsettia-Christmas-Parade

This beloved parade has ushered in the holidays in Greenville for more than 75 years.

DECEMBER 11 VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS MARKET Trailblazer Park 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest TravelersRestFarmersMarket.com

Find the perfect handmade gift at this artisan holiday market.

ALBINO SKUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL 4063 Jordan Road, Greer | AlbinoSkunk.com

Pitch a tent and settle in for a fall weekend of music, food trucks, and homespun fun.

*Events and event dates are subject to change due to COVID-19. Please check each event listing for updated information.

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Greenville is enjoying a taste of fame for chef-forward cuisine, buzzy bars and breweries, and a smorgasbord of local restaurants. Following is just a sample … visit Exploring864.com for more.

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BREAKFAST SPOTS BISCUIT HEAD

823 S. Church St., Suite C, Greenville BiscuitHeads.com

Southern breakfast featuring oversized biscuits, a homemade jams and butter bar, and scratch-made gravies (try a flight if you can’t choose just one). Gluten-free and vegan options, too.

KNOW SECRET Find farm-fresh country cooking at the corner of State Highway 290 and Tigerville Road. Hungry Drover is an out-of-the-way café that’s worth the drive (careful you don’t drive right by). We love breakfast here, but get there early if you want the tomato pie … and leave time to linger in the local artisan market. 2601 Tigerville Road, Travelers Rest HungryDrover.com

FLYING BISCUIT

656 S. Main St., Unit 100, Greenville FlyingBiscuit.com

An eclectic Southeast chain popular for its natural, hip cuisine and charming atmosphere. Sleep in if you like, because breakfast is served all day. SPOONBREAD RESTAURANT

STAX’S ORIGINAL

1704 Poinsett Highway, Greenville Staxs.com

A breakfast favorite for 50 years, with a Southern-style menu centered on biscuits, country ham, omelets and Deuces Wild plates.

120 S. Main St. at the Westin Poinsett, Greenville WestinPoinsettGreenville.com

TANDEM CREPERIE & COFFEEHOUSE

A gracious eatery serving up a morning buffet, Sunday brunch and a la carte breakfast items. Located in the lobby of the historic Westin Poinsett.

Sweet and savory crepes, homemade granola and Counter Culture Coffee make this a must-stop breakfast spot along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

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2 S. Main St., Travelers Rest TandemCC.com

COFFEE SHOPS BRIDGE CITY COFFEE 1520 Wade Hampton Blvd. BridgeCity.Coffee

A unique café brewing positive change by intentionally hiring underprivileged teens and adults. So many lattes to love, especially lavender basil. COFFEE UNDERGROUND 1 E. Coffee St. CoffeeUnderground.info

A downtown darling since its origins as a coffee cart nearly 30 years ago, featuring houseroasted specialty coffees, bistro fare and scrumptious desserts. DUE SOUTH COFFEE ROASTERS 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 4B at Hampton Station DueSouthCoffee.com

Roasting forward-thinking specialty coffee, and serving up espresso drinks and cold brew nitro complemented by fresh-baked goods. METHODICAL COFFEE

147 Welborn St. at The Commons 207 Wade Hampton Blvd. at Landmark in Stone’s Point 101 N. Main St., Suite D MethodicalCoffee.com

A coffee roaster and café featuring single-origin espressos, a wine menu, and a chef-focused food and pastry program. UNLOCKED COFFEE

556 Perry Ave., Suite B116, at Poe West UnlockedCoffee.com

The key to this coffee shop’s popularity is specialty single-origin coffee, roasted in house, along with fresh smoothies, bowls and bakery items. Don’t miss the Chocolate Columbiano.

KNOW SECRET The New York Times lists The Village Grind among its “Five Places to Visit in Greenville SC.” This rustic café serves up locally sourced coffees and fresh pastries. On Sundays only, it’s all about specialty doughnuts – get ‘em early, before they’re gone. 1258 Pendleton St. | @TheVillageGrind

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WEEKEND BRUNCH THE BOHEMIAN CAFE 2 W. Stone Ave TheBohemianCafe.com

An eclectic weekend brunch menu highlighted by a “hangover burger” that comes complete with a hairof-the-dog PBR. THE BURROW

2017A Augusta St. TheBurrowGville.com

Home-cooked fare in a cozy-yet-elevated atmosphere, with Sunday brunch ranging from avocado toast to fried chicken on french toast, plus a kids menu. NOSE DIVE

116 S. Main St. TheNoseDive.com

A Saturday/Sunday brunch fave for its all-you-can-eat Adluh Mills Grits Bar, with a custom assortment of seasonal toppings. Boozy brunch options, too. ROOST

220 N. Main St. at NOMA Square RoostRestaurant.com

Local, seasonal cuisine and a menu for every meal. Sunday brunch is a weekend must, with plenty of gluten-free options and vegetarian fare. Sit out on the covered patio for the city’s best people-watching. SOBY’S

207 S. Main St Sobys.com

An a la carte brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays filled with Soby’s classics, chef’s features and traditional weekend fare. Make reservations early for special holiday brunches on Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. SOUTHERN CULTURE

2537 N. Pleasantburg Drive SouthernCultureKitchenAndBar.com

Southern-style, scratch-made weekend brunch complemented with a build-your-own bloody mary bar and bottomless mimosas.

KNOW SECRET A brunch date is oh-so-sweet at Stella’s Southern Brasserie — and a Stella’s Sticky Bun makes it especially so. These scrumptious treats sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve ‘em when you reserve a table. 340 Rocky Slope Road, Suite 100 StellasBrasserie.com

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French-inspired dining in the heart of Downtown Greenville with views overlooking the Reedy River Falls. Passerelle Bistro is the perfect setting for lunch, brunch, dinner, and everything in between.

This July we’re celebrating 7 years of French-inspired dining in the heart of Downtown Greenville. With views overlooking the Reedy River Falls, Passerelle Bistro is the perfect setting for lunch, brunch, dinner, and everything in between.

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FARM-TO-TABLE FARE THE ANCHORAGE

586 Perry Ave. TheAnchorageRestaurant.com

A globally influenced menu crafted with local ingredients by Chef Greg McPhee. Enjoy small plates with big flavor and a stellar drinks program at this James Beard nominee. FORK AND PLOUGH 1629 E. North St. ForkAndPlough.com

A farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly, with a casual, family-friendly feel and ever-changing roster of locally sourced dishes. KITCHEN SYNC

1609 Laurens Road KitchenSyncGreenville.com

Greenville’s only Green Certified restaurant, with an easy-going ambiance and farm-fresh, scratch-made menu. Plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. OAK HILL CAFÉ & FARM 2510 Poinsett Highway OakHillCafe.com

A 2020 James Beard nominee for Best New Restaurant, with its own organic, permaculture farm and culinary research lab. Saturday evening multicourse tastings are an ode to nature’s bounty. SWAMP RABBIT CAFÉ & GROCERY 205 Cedar Lane Road SwampRabbitCafe.com

Fresh-from-the-farm produce, responsibly sourced coffees and a scrumptious café menu scratch-made with locally sourced ingredients. The wood-fired pizzas with everchanging toppings feature regional cheeses and veggies.

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KNOW SECRET The lovely outdoor porch at Topsoil Kitchen & Market is akin to dining outside in a forest — the ideal ambiance to enjoy the seasonal menu crafted by James Beard nominee Adam Cooke. 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest TopSoilRestaurant.com

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OAK HILL CAFÉ is a unique combination of restaurant, farm and market all on 2.4 acres located just North of Downtown Greenville. We are passionate about hyper-local ingredients, creativity, community, the environment and health. We believe the best way to prepare food is to start with the best ingredients. The Farm at Oak Hill employs permaculture techniques to create the “fertile soil chock full of life” from which we will derive our fresh produce. We serve our customers fresh, interesting, great tasting combinations of food prepared in creative ways by our culinary team. And our hope is to foster an atmosphere of comfort, enjoyment and learning for our community.

OAK HILL CAFÉ

2510 Poinsett Highway | Greenville, South Carolina | 864.631.1397 | oakhillcafe.com

CHEF-FORWARD CUISINE AUGUSTA GRILL

1818 Augusta St., Greenville AugustaGrill.com

A Greenville institution three decades strong, adored for upscale comfort food from Chef Bob Hackl. The creative menu changes daily … but the acclaimed blackberry cobbler is always on it. RESTAURANT 17

10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest at Hotel Domestique Restaurant17.com

A blend of European bistro and Blue Ridge bliss, with a seasonal menu crafted from local ingredients by Executive Chef Haydn Shaak. RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE 648 S. Main St., Greenville WestEndGrille.com

Redefining surf-and-turf with elevated options from Chef Scott Kroener — think sashimigrade tuna and Certified Angus Beef — in an intimate setting. SOBY’S NEW SOUTH CUISINE 207 S. Main St., Greenville Sobys.com

Where regional cuisine truly shines in the hands of Carolina born-and-bred Executive Chef Shaun Garcia. Southern flavor with a twist, for dinner and Sunday brunch. STELLA’S SOUTHERN BISTRO 684 Fairview Road, Simpsonville StellasBistro.com

Located in a nondescript shopping center — where the food is anything but! Chef Jason & Julia Scholz’s seasonal, sustainable menu takes inspiration from the coastal Carolinas.

TAKE THE TOUR Experience the energy behind Greenville’s emergence as a top foodie destination. The Chef’s Table Culinary Tour takes you into the city’s most popular kitchens — Nose Dive, Table 301 Catering & Kitchen, The Lazy Goat, Soby’s New South Cuisine, Passarelle Bistro and Jianna — for tastings as well as fascinating morsels of background info. For tour details, visit GreenvilleHistoryTours.com. Want restaurant info? Check out the following: TheNoseDive.com | Table301Catering.com TheLazyGoat.com | Sobys.com PasserelleInThePark.com | JiannaGreenville.com

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HEALTHY EATS FARM FRESH FAST

860 S. Church St., Greenville EatFarmFreshFast.com

The South’s first farm-fresh, fast-food restaurant, with a menu centered on local produce and hormone-free proteins. Pro tip: they deliver readymade meals, too! JASMINE KITCHEN

503 Augusta St., Greenville JasmineKitchen.org

A social enterprise lunch café. The scratch-made menu sources local items (including cheddar cheese yeast rolls made by partner Project Host) and offers many vegetarian, gluten-free and Keto options. This good food supports the good work of local nonprofit Jasmine Road. KUKA JUICE

580 Perry Ave., Greenville KukaJuice.com

The first cold-pressed juicery in the Upstate, with a mission to promote health and wellness to all. Also serving paninis, bowls, soups, toasts and smoothies. LEAN KITCHEN

5018 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors 2017-B Augusta St., Greenville LeanKitchenCo.com

Local franchise providing fresh-cooked meals to help people get healthy. Everything is made from scratch without frozen ingredients or added preservatives. SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY 2 W. Washington St., Greenville SouthernPressedJuicery.com

A haven for the health-conscious, with organic, power-packed smoothies, energy bowls and juices. SUN BELLY CAFÉ

1409 W. Blue Ridge Drive @SunBellyCafe

A Westside café turning fresh, wholesome ingredients into creative dishes. The plant-based menu changes with the seasons.

KNOW SECRET What’s in a name? While it’s called Bacon Bros. Public House, this innovative farm-totable gastropub will happily accommodate the vegetarian at your table. Just ask! 3620 Pelham Road | BaconBrosPublicHouse.com

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SUN BELLY CAFÉ

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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE ARYANA AFGHAN CUISINE

PITA HOUSE

SERVUS BIERGARTEN

210 E. Coffee St. | AryanaGreenville.com

495 S. Pleasantburg Drive | PitaHouseSC.com

Generations of recipes prepared with mastery of traditional spices and flavors. Experience Afghan classics and delicacies in new and exciting ways.

Treating Southerners to a taste of the Middle East since 1989. Nothing’s fancy in this family eatery — but everything’s fabulous. Save room for the baklava.

Inside Warehouse at Vaughns 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville ServusGreenville.com

JI-ROZ

POMEGRANATE ON MAIN

644 N. Main St. | JirozGreenvilleSC.com

618 S. Main St. | PomegranateOnMain.com

Traditional Greek meals in the heart of downtown Greenville. Enjoy mezé, Greek cheeses, home-made dishes, Mediterraneaninspired features and in-house pastries.

Authentic Persian cuisine served in a European bistro-style setting. All entrees are gluten-free with various vegetarian options. SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

PASSERELLE BISTRO 601 S. Main St. | PasserelleInThePark.com

A little French bistro with a big view. Enjoy the chef-inspired fare even more while dining al fresco, overlooking the Reedy River Falls.

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1178 Woodruff Road | SaffronGreenville.com

Simple, satisfying Indian cuisine made from fresh ingredients and vibrant spice blends. The flavorful menu features everything from traditional curries to specialty dishes.

Endless options at Kairos Mediterranean, where the chooseyour-own approach turns any meal into a pita wrap, bowl or platter.

1800-A Augusta St. & 2200 Woodruff Road EatKairos.com

An authentic German experience in the heart of downtown Simpsonville. Indulge in true German cuisine, beer, wine and coffee — be sure to leave room for the homemade apple strudel. SWAD 1421 Laurens Road, Suite A | SwadGreenville.com

Family-run restaurant centered around pure vegetarian Indian cuisine. The fresh, healthy fare features specialties such as idli and dosas served with sambar. THE LAZY GOAT 170 River Place | TheLazyGoat.com

A made-from-scratch tapas menu, distinctly Mediterranean with global influences. Seating includes al fresco tables overlooking the Reedy River. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS, VISIT EXPLORING864.COM

ASIAN CUISINE ASIA PACIFIC

420 N. Pleasantburg Drive AsiaPacificGreenville.com

An Asian supermarket doubling as a restaurant with authentic cuisine. Come prepared to peruse a menu with more than 100 options. KOI ASIAN BISTRO

115 Pelham Road, Suite 14 KoiBistro.com

A fusion of American and Asian cuisine along with more traditional Chinese and Thai dishes — plus sushi rolls, sashimi and nigiri. LIEU’S CHINESE BISTRO 1149 Woodruff Road LieusChineseBistroSC.com

A local bistro centered around authentic Chinese cuisine, with fire-grilled starters, signature dishes and seafood specialties. Chilean sea bass never disappoints and crab wontons are a must. OTTO IZAKAYA

15 Market Point Drive 802 S. Main St. Otto-IzakayaSC.com

A Japanese gastropub popular for creative sushi and fusion small plates. The hip atmosphere makes it easy to linger over sake, cocktails and nibbles – the bar stays open ‘til 1:30 a.m. SUSHI GO

247 N. Main St. SushiGoUSA.com

With an owner hailing from Saitama, Japan, and a menu that offers both traditional and westernized Japanese cuisine. SUSHI-MASA

8590 Pelham Road in Pelham at 14 SushiMasa.webs.com

A long-established eatery with bona fide Japanese dishes. The affordable menu features more than 30 types of sushi. TUK TUK THAI & VIETNAMESE KITCHEN

5010 Old Spartanburg Road TukTukThaiAndVietnamese.com

An Asian fusion fast casual restaurant that’s not, in fact, fusion. Both gastronomies are featured side-by-side, flavors distinct and intact.

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MEXICAN & TACOS AUTOMATIC TACO

147 Welborn St. at The Commons AutomaticTaco.com

A favorite food truck turned brick-andmortar, serving creative takes on tacos plus standout chips and guacamole, salsa, sides and cocktails. FARMHOUSE TACOS

164 S. Main St., Travelers Rest 1813 Laurens Road, Greenville FarmhouseTacos.com

A taco joint best-described as the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. The creative menu is hand-crafted and locally sourced — be sure to save room for campfire s’mores. PAPI’S TACOS

300 River St., Greenville EatPapisTacos.com

A walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River — aka “food truck without wheels” — featuring handcrafted tacos and tortas bursting with authentic flavors. WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Suite 12B at Hampton Station 301 Airport Road at The Junction WhiteDuckTacoShop.com

Specialty tacos in two locations with lots of outdoor seating — plus a drinks lineup that earned Best Cocktail during Greenville’s Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta. WILLY TACO

217 Laurens Road, Greenville WillyTaco.com

A fresh twist on Mexican fare, scratchmade and served in a fiesta atmosphere. Bonus points to these “certified greengos” for their zero-waste initiative.

KNOW SECRET South Carolina’s oldest Mexican restaurant — El Matador in Taylors — is still one of its favorite. Hot tip: get the homemade stuffed jalapenos. 2919 Wade Hampton Blvd. @ElMatadorSC

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LATIN AMERICAN CUISINE ASADA 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. AsadaRestaurant.com

Mission-style Latin American cuisine — including one of the best burritos in the country, per Food Network. Saturday brunch is a fusion fave.

KNOW SECRET It’s not too far but it sure is fresh! Sabor Latino in Spartanburg specializes in Columbian and Honduran fare, sharing family recipes made with fresh ingredients from the farm next door. 8047 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg SaborLatinoSC.com

SACHA’S CAFE 1001 N. Pleasantburg Drive 598 Pendleton St. SachasCafe.com

Genuine taste of Colombian food and cervezas, with a wide-ranging menu. Sampler platters available for the undecided. SOFRITO LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 1757 Woodruff Road SofritoRestaurant.com

A local restaurant that’s all about Latin flavor. Scratch-made Dominican family recipes are complemented by margaritas crafted with homemade sour mix. Don’t miss Ladies Night on Wednesdays.

SOFRITO

TROPICAL GRILLE 7 locations in the 864 EatTG.com

A healthy alternative to fast food. Everything is made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients and cage-free chicken. This local chain’s menu is built on favorite recipes from the owners’ Cuban heritage. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS, VISIT EXPLORING864.COM

ITALIAN RESTAURANTS TRATTORIA GIORGIO 121 S. Main St. TrattoriaGiorgio.net

Renowned for authentic cuisine inspired by Chef Giorgio Todisco’s childhood in Bergamo, Italy. Ambiance is the No. 1 ingredient in this cozy, elegant eatery. JIANNA

207 S. Main St. JiannaGreenville.com

A modern Italian osteria led by Chef Michael Kramer featuring house-made pastas, fresh seasonal ingredients and, of course, oysters —complemented by stellar views of Main Street. LIMONCELLO

401 River St. LimoncelloGvl.com

Classic Italian cuisine complemented by an all-Italian wine list, curated from award-winning vineyards across the region. Seating inside and out on a lovely piazza.

KNOW SECRET Not to drop names, but Ristorante Bergamo is where celebrity chef and Greenville native Tyler Florence got his start. THE PASTA ADDICT

126 Augusta St. at Gather GVL 134 S. Main St., Simpsonville ThePastaAddict.com

Fast, fresh and casual pasta dishes served in iconic cone containers, from gnocchi to tortellini, at the outdoor food hall Gather GVL and a new location in Simpsonville. RISTORANTE BERGAMO 100 N. Main St. RistoranteBergamo.com

A foodie hotspot long before Main Street was cool. Established 35 years ago in a historic corner building in the heart of downtown, where founder Nello Gioia — and now new owner, Gian Pietro Ferro — interpret their native northern Italian cuisine.

THE PASTA ADDICT

PIZZERIAS BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA 25 W. Washington St. BarleysGville.com

A 25-year favorite, with sourdough pizza, calzones and pastas along with one of the single best beer selections in town. There are pool tables, darts and foosball, too. COASTAL CRUST 1254 Pendleton St. CoastalCrust.com

Scratch-made, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza topped with locally sourced ingredients, plus fresh salads, shared plates and an expansive list of libations. D’ALLESANDRO’S PIZZA

17 Mohawk Drive at Stone’s Point DalsPizzaGVL.com

A kind of dough heaven, where hand-tossed pizzas, calzones and “caljoes” are crafted with fresh ingredients and complemented with cold beer. STONE PIZZA

500 E. Park Ave. StonePizzaCompany.com

Wood-fired pizza crafted with house-made mozzarella and served both Neapolitan and New York style along with a long list of craft beers. Plenty of live music, too! WORLD PIECE

109 W. Stone Ave. at Westone WorldPieceMenu.com

Bringing Chicago-style pizza downtown. An unassuming eatery with excellent deep dish plus a long list of gluten-free and vegetarian options.

KNOW SECRET The pizza’s worth every penny, but sign up for Sidewall Pizza Company’s Birthday Club for a FREE birthday pie. This local favorite serves up handcrafted specialty pies — vegan and glutenfree options, too — plus creative salads. Make sure to leave room for the homemade ice cream. 35 S. Main St., Travelers Rest; 99 Cleveland St. & 3598 Pelham Road, Greenville; 187 N. Church St., Spartanburg; 117 SE. Main St., Simpsonville SidewallPizza.com COASTAL CRUST

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STEAKHOUSES THE OPEN HEARTH

KNOW SECRET

2801 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | TheOpenHearthGreenville.com

A family-owned favorite since 1959, specializing in beef that’s aged in-house, an extensive wine list and delectable desserts. CITYRANGE STEAKHOUSE GRILL

615 Haywood Road, Greenville | 774 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg CityRange.com

Locally owned — and loved by locals for inspired American fare focused on Black Angus steaks in a cozy, rustic atmosphere, both inside and out. HALLS CHOPHOUSE

550 S. Main St. | HallsChophouseGreenville.com

A premier selection of wet- and dry-aged Prime and Choice beef — and a bison filet that melts like butter. Live nightly music accents the creative menu. LARKIN’S

318 S. Main St. | LarkinsGVL.com

Upscale dining in an easy atmosphere, with a chef-forward menu that’s all about aged steaks — and fresh seafood — and an award-winning wine collection.

It’s not always on the menu, but true carnivores ask for the tomahawk steak at Rick Erwin’s West End Grille — this tender cut is big enough for two. 648 S. Main St. I WestEndGrille.com

THE PEDDLER STEAKHOUSE

2000 Poinsett Highway | ThePeddlerSteakHouse.com

A Greenville landmark — established in 1969 in a 100-year-old building — where loins of beef are brought to the table so guests can select the size and cut of their steaks. RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

250 Riverplace | 851-A Congaree Road, Crowne Plaza | RuthsChris.com

An iconic American steakhouse famous for its custom-aged USDA Prime beef served on sizzling, 500-degree plates. This chain is right at home in Greenville, popular for romantic dinners, special occasions, private parties and corporate events.

HALLS CHOPHOUSE

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THIS IS HOW A NIGHT OUT IN GREENVILLE IS DONE. TWO GREENVILLE RESTAURANTS TO SERVE YOU Downtown Greenville at the Embassy Suites Riverplace · 864.242.2000 Greenville I-385 · 851 Congaree Road at the Crowne Plaza · 864.248.1700

For Dine-In Menus & Carry-Out/Delivery Information, visit www.RuthsChris.net

SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS BLOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 1619 Augusta St. Blockhouse.net

A local favorite for 40 years, with signature dishes and oysters your choice of raw, steamed, grilled, fried or even stewed. Oyster shooters, too.

KNOW SECRET The Velo Fellow rolls out a varied menu, but we’re hooked on the fish & chips at this oldworld publick house and brewery. 1 Augusta St., Suite 126 | TheVeloFellow.com

CORAL

654 S. Main St. CoralGreenville.com

An upscale seafood restaurant and bar recently launched in the West End, featuring a fresh menu, craft cocktails, extensive wine list and lively atmosphere. RICK ERWIN’S NANTUCKET SEAFOOD GRILL 40 W. Broad St. NantucketSeafoodGrill.com

An elegant, fine-dining experience centered on fresh, dayboat seafood by Chef Tony Kzaz, who especially captures the heart of ceviche lovers. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS, VISIT EXPLORING864.COM

THE SEAFOOD SPOT

SALTWATER KITCHEN

700 Haywood Road, Suite 1001A SaltwaterGVL.com

A Lowcountry-inspired local restaurant focused on fresh ocean fare and reimagined favorites from Chef Josh Thomsen, a French Laundry alum. THE SEAFOOD SPOT

219 W. Antrim Drive, Suite C TheSeafoodSpotUpstate.com

A casual, counter-service eatery specializing in Lowcountrystyle seafood with proprietary seasonings. A little out of the way — and worth finding!

BURGER JOINTS GB&D (GOLDEN BROWN & DELICIOUS) 147 Welborn St., Suite B1 at The Commons EatGBND.com

Creative burgers sourced from a local farm and served OG style, as a paddy with bacon jam, even brunched up with eggs and doughnut buns. GRILL MARKS 209 S. Main St. 700 Haywood Rd., No. 2023B at Haywood Mall GrillMarks.com

Featuring a dozen Certified Angus Beef specialty options plus vegan patties and “unburgers” like chicken and salmon, too. Leave room for a milkshake! LTO BURGER BAR 2541 N. Pleasantburg Drive LTOBurgerBarGVL.com

A burger-centric menu focused on farm-fresh ingredients with plenty of variety for meat lovers and vegans alike, plus 25 beers on tap. NORTHGATE SODA SHOP 918 N. Main St. NorthgateSodaShop.com

Grilling up Greenville’s best burgers — and topping ‘em with everything from fried eggs to pimiento cheese to, of course, bacon — since 1947. THE VELO FELLOW 1 Augusta St., Suite 126 TheVeloFellow.com

European-style pub with traditional handpatted beef burgers plus lamb and falafel burgers, too. Try the pork and egg burger for brunch.

KNOW SECRET It’s not ALL upscale dinner entrées at Halls Chophouse. This Riverplace hotspot also serves lunch on Fridays and Saturdays, and brunch on Sundays, with a totally different menu that includes a downright legit Prime beef burger. 550 S. Main St. | HallsChophouseGreenville.com

GB&D

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BARBECUE JOINTS BACON BROS. PUBLIC HOUSE 3620 Pelham Road | BaconBrosPublicHouse.com

Farm-fresh food, made from scratch and powered by bacon. Specializing in barbecue and popular for charcuterie boards, too. BOBBY’S BBQ 1301 N. Main St., Fountain Inn | EatBobbys.com

A locally owned restaurant that’s nationally recognized for award-winning BBQ and madefrom-scratch sides. The meat is smoked using 100% oak wood and Bobby’s own all-natural blend seasoning. HUSK BARBEQUE 722 S. Main St. | HuskBBQ.com

An old favorite with a new focus on Southern cuisine through the time-honored traditions of low-and-slow smoked meats … and bourbon, too. SMOKE ON THE WATER 1 Augusta St. #202 | SaucyTavern.com

A saucy Southern tavern popular for barbecue, brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken and more. Be sure to start with a Smoke N’ Jackets app. SMOKY DREAMS BARBECUE 2131 Woodruff Road | SmokyDreamsBBQ.com

Winner of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best BBQ Pork Sandwich in South Carolina. Don’t be fooled by the restaurant’s exterior. TOM’S BBQ 1143-D Woodruff Road | TomsBBQ.info

The mustard vs. vinegar debate may never be settled … but we can all agree on loving Tom’s unique Cheerwine sauce.

TAKE THE TOUR Got a taste for more info about Greenville’s longtime, locally owned BBQ joints? Take a tour! Enjoy back-to-back tastings at three of our favorite spots — Bucky’s Bar-B-Q, Mike & Jeff’s BBQ and Henry’s Smokehouse — along with a behind-thescenes look at cooking techniques, stories about each restaurant’s unique history and more. For tour details, visit GreenvilleHistoryTours.com Want restaurant info? Check out… BuckysBBQ.com | HenrysSmokehouse.com MikeAndJeffsBBQ.com BOBBY’S BBQ 90 / EXPLORING864.COM

SANDWICH SPOTS BRICK STREET CAFÉ 315 Augusta St. BrickStreetCafe.net

Where Southern-style sandwiches are named like the friends they’ve become — Miss Sue’s Chicken Salad, My Man Godfrey’s Roast Beef — but our true love is the Sweet Potato Cake. HENDOUGH CHICKEN & DONUTS 126 Augusta St., Suite 13 at Gather GVL HenDough.com

The place to gather for a chicken sandwich served traditional style or topped with options like pimiento cheese (truly the choice), maple bacon or blue cheese. SULLY’S STEAMERS 6 E. Washington St. SullysSteamers.com

Where hot air is the secret ingredient, steaming fresh veggies, cut meats and homemade spreads into amazing bagel sandwiches. TWO CHEFS CAFÉ & MARKET 644 N. Main St., No. 107 at Main + Stone 8590 Pelham Road in Pelham at 14 TwoChefsCafeAndMarket.com

A downtown tradition serving chef-crafted deli sandwiches and more for 25 years. Daily specials center on fresh, local ingredients.

BBQ SAMPLER: Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket, Sausage plus choice of two sides

KNOW HISTORY Spreading the love for 100+ years! Duke Sandwich Co. began as a onewoman operation in 1917 — and folks in the 864 have adored the simple goodness of Eugenia Duke’s egg salad, pimiento cheese and HPO spreads ever since. 1001 Poinsett Hwy. | DukeSandwich.com

WOODSIDE BISTRO 1112 Woodside Ave. WoodsideBistro.com

A go-to spot specializing in comfort food with a fresh spin. Worth seeking out for downtown’s best short rib French dip and sweet potato fries. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS, VISIT EXPLORING864.COM

Proudly offering you the same farm fresh “Powered by Bacon” savory meals. Visit our website for the latest menu.

3620 Pelham Road, Greenville 864-297 6000 BaconBrosPublicHouse.com EXPLORE 864 / 91

FOOD HALLS & COLLECTIVES

GATHER GVL

CARTWRIGHT FOOD HALL

215 Trade St., Greer | CartwrightFoodHall.com

Empanada Shack Flying Fox Coffee Co. Jamaica Mi Irea MoMo’s Sushi & More Origami Donut Papi’s Tacos Trade Street Taproom White Wine & Butter

THE COMMONS

147 Welborn St., Greenville | CommonsGVL.com

Automatic Taco Bake Room Billiam Jeans Carolina Triathlon GB&D (Golden Brown & Delicious) Methodical Coffee The Community Tap

GATHER GVL

126 Augusta St., Greenville | GatherGreenville.com

Al Taglio Cocobowlz Greenville Beer Exchange HenDough Chicken & Donuts Juice Box KO Burger Mercado Cantina Mike’s Cheesesteaks & Roast Pork Myami Bites Saki Saki Hibachi and Poke Bowls The Pasta Addict Yolo Pizza Kitchen

HAMPTON STATION

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Greenville HamptonStation.com

ArtUp Studios Birds Fly South Craft Axe Throwing Due South Coffee Lion’s Roar Cross Fit Noble Dog Hotel Wandering Bard Meadery White Duck Taco Shop

THE JUNCTION AT DOWNTOWN AIRPORT

301 Airport Road, Greenville TheJunctionAtDowntownAirport.com

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MARKLEY STATION

TAYLORS MILL

Hoppin’ Taproom Todaro Pizza Urban Wren Winery

13 Stripes Brewery Junto Coffee Model Trains Station The Blue Ox Hatchet House The Farehouse The Mad Smash

116-120 N. Markley St., Greenville MarkleyPlace.com

POE WEST

556 Perry Ave., Greenville PoeWest.com

80/20 Café Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery LaRue Fine Chocolate Six & Twenty Distillery The Junkyard Gym & Fitness Center Unlocked Coffee Roasters

THE SILOS

122 Folger St., Easley EasleySilos.com

Belladina’s Pizzeria Inky’s Authentic Philadelphia Cheesesteaks and Hoagies Indi-Go Authentic Indian Street Food Ninja Warrior Coffee Pink Mama’s Ice Cream Silos Brewing Company You Drive Me Glazy Donuts

STONE’S POINT

201 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville

101 Espresso Bar D’Allesandro’s Pizza Methodical in Landmark Paula Rallis Home The Community Tap Urban Digs

250 Mill St., Taylors TaylorsMill.community

THE WAREHOUSE AT VAUGHNS 109 W. Trade St., Simpsonville WarehouseAtVaughns.com

Anchor Raw Bar Bourbon St. Burgers Humble Pie Pizza Co. Servus Biergarten Southern Freight Tacos & Bla Bla Bla The Peanut Co. Taphouse Trade Street Market

WESTONE

109 W. Stone Ave., Greenville @WestOneGvl

9Round Cache & Co. Coffee on Stone Franny’s Farmacy Liability Brewing Co. Moe’s Original Bar B Que V’s Barbershop World Piece

SPORTS BARS CHARLESTON SPORTS PUB

HALL OF FAME SPORTS GRILL

15 W. Washington St. CharlestonSportsPub.com

531 Wade Hampton Blvd. HallOfFameSportsGrill.com

An award-winning Lowcountry fave now playing in the Upstate, where you can watch sports while enjoying unrivaled food and beverages.

Home-team favorite with craft beer, whiskey, tequila and game-day menus plus 31 TVs so you can always watch the event you want.

THE COLISEUM BILLIARDS & SPORTS BAR

LOCAL CUE SPORTS BAR

528 Haywood Road ColiseumOnHaywood.com

A full roster of sports airing on 23 TVs — located both indoors and out — along with game-day menus, more than 50 beers and all-you-can-play pool.

30 Orchard Park Dr., Ste 7 LocalCue.com

A neighborhood hangout with pool, shuffleboard, darts and Jenga plus can’t-be-beat barbecue and wings — and a gluten-free menu, too.

HABITAP 1325 Miller Road TheHabitap.com

Extensive draft menu, curated wines and upscale pub fare along with table games, cornhole and shuffleboard. A community table means nobody eats or watches the game alone.

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COCKTAIL BARS BAR MARGARET 1269 Pendleton St. BarMarg.com

West Greenville craft cocktail bar with a funky fresh vibe. An eclectic variety of curated cocktails pair with delectable bar bites. EXILE

9 Anderson St. ExileGVL.com

New to the West End bar scene, with varied drink options and laid-back allure. Low-slung couches add to a cozy ambiance. NEAT BOURBON BAR 109 N. Main St. NeatBourbonBar.com

A spirited bar that’s straight-up fun. Specializing in unique pours of 120-plus bourbon and whiskey options along with killer cocktails and decadent dishes. ON THE ROXX

734 S. Main St. OnTheRoxxGreenville.com

A West End bar that’s all about the party, with DJ dance parties, weekly karaoke and a wide variety of spirits and beer. SWORDFISH COCKTAIL CLUB 220 E. Coffee St. SwordfishCocktails.com

An elegant space in the heart of downtown, with a high-end cocktail program hearkening back to the pre-prohibition era. VAULT & VATOR

655 S. Main St., Suite 100 VaultAndVator.com

A speakeasy that’s the cocktail version of farmto-table, with every drink handcrafted using fresh ingredients and top-shelf alcohol.

KNOW SECRET If you’ve never outgrown the slushies we loved as kids, head to City Tavern, where a row of frozen cocktails include alumni faves like Tiger in the Tank and Purple Paladin. 128 N. Main St. | @CityTavernGreenvilleSC

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KNOW SECRET ROOFTOP BARS THE ANCHORAGE 586 Perry Ave. TheAnchorageRestaurant.com

Local ingredients speak for themselves at this popular James Beard-recognized restaurant — and there’s plenty else to chat about whilst drinking and people-watching from atop the upstairs patio overlooking the Village of West Greenville. INK N IVY 21 E. Coffee St. Greenville.InkNIvy.com

An eclectic eatery with a trendy rooftop where expert bartenders mix custom cocktails and pour an extensive collection of craft beer.

Raise your spirits at Level 10 atop AC Hotel Spartanburg. This elevated rooftop space is worth a short drive — and an elevator ride up 10 floors — to indulge in dinner, drinks and delightful vistas. 225 W. Main St., Spartanburg | Level10SC.com

SIP WHISKEY & WINE BAR 103 N. Main St., No. 400 SIPgvl.com

Lovely views and lively entertainment in this upper-deck venue specializing in extensive whiskey labels, craft cocktails and vibrant wines. UP ON THE ROOF

JUNIPER RESTAURANT & BAR 315 S. Main St. atop AC Hotel Greenville JuniperGVL.com

The latest addition to Greenville’s rooftop scene features an urban gin bar, a secret cocktail garden and intoxicating views.

JUNIPER RESTAURANT & BAR

250 RiverPlace atop Embassy Suites EatUPDrinkUP.net

A popular spot to drink in the downtown scenery — along with creative cocktails, artisan wines, craft brews and locally sourced small plates.

CRAFT BREWERIES & TAPROOMS 13 STRIPES BREWERY

250 Mill St., Ste PW 3101, Taylors Mill 13StripesBrewery.com

QUEST BREWING CO. 55 Airview Drive, Greenville QuestBrewing.com

Combining a patriotic legacy with a loaded arsenal of aptly titled suds, like Sgt. Molly American Wheat and Sea of Liberty IPA, plus ration plates.

An eco-minded brewery that satisfies the craving for both beer and environmental consciousness. Fullflavored brews plus plenty of live music.

BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT

RJ ROCKERS BREWERY

1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Hampton Station BFSBeer.com

An open-air taproom and brewery with a rotating roster of self-described wild and funky ales. This non-trendy focus has brought more than 20 accolades home to roost. CAROLINA BAUERNHAUS

226-A W. Main St., Spartanburg RJRockers.com

Brewing beer in the Burg since 1997, and serving it alongside a handcrafted bar menu and plenty of live, local music. A run club meets up here every Tuesday evening.

556 Perry Ave., Suite B118, Poe West 115 Federal St., Anderson CarolinaBauernhaus.com

SOUTHERN GROWL

A delightfully long list of ales, ciders and meads, handcrafted with locally sourced ingredients. We suggest enjoying these unique brews while hanging in one of the swing chairs.

Greer-based microbrewery and taproom that’s worth the drive for its well-curated menu designed to pair well with beer.

THE COMMUNITY TAP / TAP TRAILSIDE

25 Delano Drive, Greenville SouthernsideBrewing.com

217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville 147 Welborn St., The Commons TheCommunityTap.com

New brew pub along the Swamp Rabbit Trail with Southern-inspired food, a variety of fun beers like Pina Colada IPA, and a lineup of live music out on the lawn.

A long-loved purveyor of local, national and international brews with a bottle shop, growler bar — always more than 20 varieties on tap — tasting room and more. EIGHTH STATE BREWING CO. 400 Augusta St., Suite 140, Greenville EighthStateBrewing.com

155 N. Buncombe Road, Greer TheSouthernGrowl.com

SOUTHERNSIDE BREWING CO.

SWAMP RABBIT BREWERY & TAPROOM 26 S. Main St., Travelers Rest TheSwampRabbitBrewery.com

Bringing Hoppy Hour to the old Claussen Bakery, with a curated selection of craft beer on tap plus draft cocktails, wine, cocktails and slurries.

“Just a hop, skip and a jump from the Swamp Rabbit Trail,” with craft beer tapped by judges at the U.S. Beer Open, Great American Beer Festival and the World Championship.

FIREFORGE CRAFT BEER

THOMAS CREEK

311 E. Washington St., Greenville Fireforge.Beer

2054 Piedmont Highway, Greenville ThomasCreekBeer.com

A beer garden and taproom serving up small-batch craft brews like John Hopcock and Tampanian Devil, tapped as gold medalists by the SC Brewers Guild.

The granddaddy of Greenville’s craft brew craze. They’ve been handcrafting everything from pilsners and doppelbocks to hoppy IPAs and stouts since 1998.

PLANKOWNER BREWING CO. 109 Sloane Garden Road, Boiling Springs PlankownerBrewing.com

A veteran-owned venture comprising a seven-barrel brewery and taproom. A 20-tap wall is loaded with a rotating selection of in-house beer and cider, plus guest specialties. 96 / EXPLORING864.COM

YEE-HAW BREWING CO. 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville YeeHawBrewing.com

A full-service brewpub with an outdoor beer garden featuring fun games, cold craft beer and a hot menu by Prince’s Hot Chicken. EIGHTH STATE BREWING CO.

DISTILLERIES COPPERHEAD MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY 14 S. Main St., Travelers Rest CopperheadMtn.com

KNOW SECRET Love singing along with Darius Rucker? You can drink with him, too! The South Carolina native serves up his own signature brand of 84.3-proof Backstage Southern Whiskey — named for his tradition of raising a glass with bandmates prior to every performance. BackstageWhiskey.rocks

Producing small-batch — but big-bodied — moonshine, rum and whiskey in all-copper stills. Snakebite Corn Whiskey leads the 100-proof lineup but ask about flavor-of-the-week specials, too.

SUGAR TIT MOONSHINE DISTILLERY

PALMETTO DISTILLERY

330 Main St., Reidville SugarTitMoonshine.com

Distillery: 200 W. Benson St., Anderson Retail Outlet: 2000 GSP Drive, Greer PalmettoMoonshine.com

Continuing a family tradition, now focused on South Carolina’s first legal moonshine and smooth craft whiskey. The distillery is in downtown Anderson; there’s a shop at GSP Airport.

Tapped by the American Distillers Institute for award-winning, family-recipe ‘shine, distilled in an 1850s-era former apothecary. VICARIO LIQUEURS & SPIRITS 840 Old Jones Road, Greer SaluteLLC.com

3109 Highway 153, Powdersville SixAndTwentyDistillery.com

A farm and micro-distillery specializing in 15 varieties of natural and organic liqueurs plus a botanical gin. The tasting room takes you from garden to glass.

Distilling handcrafted spirits with certified local grains. Take a tour — and stay for a tasting, too — to see why these Upstate whiskeys win national awards.

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SIX & TWENTY DISTILLERY

SIX & TWENTY DISTILLERY EXPLORE 864 / 97

VINEYARDS & WINERIES CITY SCAPE WINERY

589 Dunklin Bridge Road, Pelzer CityScapeWinery.com

Local, innovative muscadine wines and personalized experiences like wine tastings, behind-the-scenes tours, even wine-making classes. Be sure to pet Pinot, the resident pig. EAGLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS & WINERY 2330 SC 11, Landrum EagleMountainWinery.com

The region’s newest ultra-premium winery led by acclaimed vintner George Bursick (noted for producing Wine Spectator’s No. 1 chardonnay in the world). LAZY BEAR WINERY

644 Hester Store Road, Easley LazyBearWinery.com

VICTORIA VALLEY VINEYARDS 1360 S. Saluda Road, Cleveland VictoriaValleyVineyards.com

A taste of Europe with finely crafted Vinifera wines and a French-style chateau that’s ideal for wine tastings, lunches on the covered patio overlooking the vines, and special events. WELLBORN WINERY

254 Mush Creek Road, Travelers Rest WellbornWinery.com

Small-batch, award-winning wines from estate-grown grapes as well as locally sourced berries, grapes and peaches. Indoor tasting room, openair patio, even a cabana in the woods.

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Specializing in fruit and berry wines — meads, too — from produce harvested on site and sourced from local farmers. Accolades include three international gold medals.

The least-pretentious wine tasting you’ll ever attend is at Old Rock Quarry Winery, where it’s all about Southern hospitality ‘round the firepit while sipping fruit-infused wines with fun names like Raspberry Giggles and Snap Apple Sassy.

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620 Old Rock Quarry Rd., Enoree | OldRockQuarryWinery.com

CITY SCAPE WINERY

WINE BARS

FOXCROFT WINE CO.

CORK & TAP

409 Mills Ave. | CorkTap.com

A cozy little bar, a bit removed from the Main Street bustle, with weekly events including wine tastings and open mics. FOXCROFT WINE CO.

631 S. Main St. | FoxcroftWine.com/Greenville

A lovely wine bar decorated with century-old hardwoods and a barrelvaulted ceiling, offering retail-priced bottles and a vegan-friendly menu for those who ask. NORTHAMPTON WINE + DINE

211-A E. Broad St. | NorthamptonWineAndDine.com

A long-loved local wine bar, where elegant bar bites accompany oenophilefavorite labels by the glass or bottle, plus an ever-changing fine-dining menu. THE TASTING ROOM 164 S. Main St., Suite C, Travelers Rest | TastingRoomTR.com

A Travelers Rest wine shop and bar specializing in small-production vineyard labels from all over the world, with extensive by-the-glass offerings. URBAN WREN

BOOZY BOOKS!

A chic city atmosphere where an amazing dinner menu takes its cues from the restaurant’s carefully curated wine selection. Plenty to toast during Sunday brunch, too.

Imbibe in more than just your favorite authors at Camilla Kitchen, a café and bakery inside M. Judson Booksellers that offers coffees and sweet treats along with beer, wine and champagne by the glass.

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130 S. Main St. | MJudsonBooks.com

116 N. Markley St. at Markley Station | UrbanWrenWinery.com

BOURBON

BUBBLES BON BONS

Because life is so much more than just a box of chocolates

A Chocolate Bar

Now Open Wednesday-Saturday 12-9 Poe West | 556 Perry Avenue Suite B115 864-263-7083 | LaRueFineChocolate.com EXPLORE 864 / 99

FROZEN TREATS HOUNI’S ITALIAN ICE 1848 Woodruff Road, Greenville HounisItalianIce.com

More than 40 rotating flavors of fresh, homemade Italian Ice; smooth, traditional SoftServe; and Gelati, a layering of Italian Ice and SoftServe. LUNA ROSA GELATO CAFÉ & RESTAURANT 123 S. Main St., Greenville 306 N. Main, Mauldin LunaRosaGelato.com

A family-owned local fave featuring authentic artisan gelato, with a rotating menu of at least 24 flavors made fresh daily. The lunch, dinner and bar menus are pretty cool, too, and the Mauldin location serves up live music on Saturdays. MOLLY AND MYLES ICE CREAM 3225 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville 2123 Augusta St., Greenville MollyAndMylesIceCream.com

One of the best ice cream shops in America, per The Today Show, with an ever-changing list of cool artisan flavors (including gluten- and dairy-free options). PICKWICK PHARMACY 3219 Augusta St., Greenville ThePickwick.net

Sweet nostalgia served in this familyowned pharmacy’s restored soda fountain, with 30 flavors of ice cream, root beer floats, shakes and malts. PINK MAMA’S ICE CREAM 11 S. Main St., Travelers Rest 2551 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville @ Easley Silos – 122 Folger Ave., Easley PinkMamasIceCream.com

A cute, quirky mothership in Travelers Rest with pink cones and funky flavors — think lavender white chocolate — plus satellites in Greenville and Easley. SPILL THE BEANS 531 S. Main St., Greenville 102 N. Clemson Ave., Clemson STBDowntown.com

Charming coffeehouse and creamery serving custom-blended gourmet ice cream and homemade waffle cones in a fantastic Falls Park location.

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MOLLY AND MYLES ICE CREAM

DESSERTS BRICK STREET CAFÉ

LE PETIT CROISSANT

315 Augusta St. BrickStreetCafe.net

640 S. Main St. LePetitCroissantGreenville.com

Breaking diets for decades with a dessert menu titled “Just Eat Da Cake.” The sweets list is long, but definitely topped by the Sweet Potato Cake.

An artisan bakery for those of us who love pastries and fine chocolates! Fresh doughnuts on the weekends, too.

CRUMBL COOKIES

OLD EUROPE DESSERTS

Where you can watch gourmet cookies being baked in the open kitchen — and eat them right out of the oven. A weekly rotation of flavors means the menu never gets stale.

Serving European-inspired desserts, breakfast pastries, locally roasted coffee, bottles and single-serve wine, even champagne.

INSOMNIA COOKIES

STROSSNER’S

1118 Woodruff Road, Unit B CrumblCookies.com

716-A S. Main St. OldEuropeDesserts.com

8 E. Broad St. at Camperdown InsomniaCookies.com

21 Roper Mountain Road Strossners.com

A family-owned favorite since 1947, where locals celebrate sweet moments with cakes, tortes, pies, tarts, cookies and more.

Need cookies ... like now? CURBSIDE CURBSIDE

DELIVERY DELIVERY

CATERING CATERING

405 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 120, 120, 1118 Peachtree B Woodruff Road Suite 405 Parkway, Cumming, GA Greenville,GA South Carolina 29607 Cumming, Mon-Thurs: 8am-10pm 8am-10pm Mon-Thurs: Fri-Sat: 8am-midnight 8am-midnight Fri-Sat:

There’s lots to love at The Burrow, but whatever else you eat or drink at this cozy neighborhood bar, eton mess is a must for dessert! 2017A Augusta St. | TheBurrowGville.com

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A chocolatier’s café featuring small-batch artisan confections along with desserts and drinks. Be sure to order hot chocolate with house-made marshmallows.

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A gourmet cookie chain with late hours to accommodate nighttime cravings. Stop by for a free treat on any day that ends in a “Y”.

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ONE CITY PLAZA, DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE

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calling Greenville

HOME

The City of Greenville offers a diverse array of housing options, from single-family homes in traditional neighborhoods to urban lofts, apartments and condos. Beyond downtown Greenville, real estate is colloquially divided into communities like West Greenville, the Eastside, Blue Ridge, San Souci, Five Forks and the Golden Strip. Greenville County’s small, vibrant cities and towns include Greer, Taylors, Travelers Rest, Tigerville, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn.

Augusta Road Area

POPULAR GREENVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS:

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• Hartness • Hollingsworth Park at Verdae

Alta Vista Augusta Road Cleveland Forest Gower Estates

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Montebello North Main Parkins Mill Stone Lake

GREENVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICTS: Earle Street East Park Hampton-Pinckney Heritage

Simpsonville

• Overbrook • Pettigru • West End

NEW URBAN DEVELOPMENTS:

LUXURY CONDOS/APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN INCLUDE:

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98 E. McBee (indoor bike garage) 100 East (rooftop pool) 400 Rhett (saltwater pool and putting green) The Bookends (just steps from Main Street) The Davenport (historic property) District West (on the banks of the Reedy River) Ellison on Broad (rooftop lounge and a fenced-in dog park) The Field House (over Liberty Taproom) The Link Westend (open-air kitchen) Main & Stone (above Two Chefs) McBee Station (location, location, location) Ridgeland at the Park (hillside views of Cleveland Park) Rivers Edge (multiple shared Big Green Egg grills) South Ridge (above Biscuit Head)

Hartness

Downtown Greenville

GREENVILLE REAL ESTATE BY THE NUMBERS • 22 Neighborhoods in the City of Greenville

ACCOLADES People love living in Greenville. The city has been recognized among the Top 10 Best Places to Live, per Livability.com and Men’s Journal; 10 Cities to Watch in 2020, per Worth.com; Best Places to Live, per Money Magazine; Best Places to Retire, per AARP; and Top 4 Best Places to Raise a Family, per MarketWatch. 104 / EXPLORING864.COM

• $254K Median Listing Home Price • $123 Median Listing Home Price Per Square Foot • $247K Median Sold Home Price • 98.88% Sale-to-List Price Ratio • 70 median days on market Source: Realtor.com, February 2021

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SCHOOLS

EDUCATION in Greenville & beyond You need to be a quick study to keep track of all the educational opportunities in and around Greenville. Here’s a partial list of top schools:

K-12 ANDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Anderson1.org | Anderson2.org | ACSD3.org | Anderson4.org | Anderson5.net

Public education in Anderson County is divided into five regional districts. CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 245 Cavalier Drive | CCES.org

SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

A public residential high school for students whose talents lie in creative writing, music, drama, dance, and the visual arts.

A public two-year college offering certificates, diplomas and associate degrees in subjects as diverse as advanced manufacturing technology and culinary arts.

15 University St., Greenville | SCGSAH.org

506 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville GvlTec.edu

SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2211 Woodruff Road, Greenville SouthsideChristian.org

Providing exceptional academics, fine arts and athletic programs for students grades K-12. This private Christian school boasts a 100% college acceptance rate.

HIGHER EDUCATION ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

316 Boulevard, Anderson | AndersonUniversity.edu

NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY 7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville NGU.edu

A private Christian liberal arts university offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs while preparing students to serve as leaders in both the church and society. TRI COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

7900 Highway 76, Pendleton TCTC.edu

An independent college preparatory school offering an International Baccalaureate program. The private school serves students from pre-K through grade 12.

A rigorous curriculum within an intentionally Christian environment. This private school offers 59 major degree programs, 18 master’s and doctoral degrees, and eight certification programs.

GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY CENTER GREENVILLE

The largest public-school system in South Carolina, providing a challenging education through a variety of elementary, middle and high schools; special focus centers; and nontraditional schools.

A private liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools, a college and a seminary. This Christian school is noted for its stellar collection of European Old Masters paintings.

Partnering with 10 Upstate colleges and universities to afford students the benefit of higher education near downtown Greenville.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

301 Camperdown Way | Greenville.k12.sc.us

1348 Griffin Mill Road, Easley | Pickens.k12.sc.us

Providing a 21st century education to prepare Pickens County students for success beyond the classroom. SPARTANBURG DAY SCHOOL 1701 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg SpartanburgDaySchool.org

An independent, college preparatory school for 2K through grade 12, focusing on rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and athletics. SPARTANBURG COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | BJU.edu

Visitors Center: 230 Kappa St., Clemson Clemson.edu

A top-tier public university, excelling in both academics and athletics. In addition to its main campus in Clemson, the school maintains a strong Greenville presence with the College of Business and Behavioral Science graduate program, the Clemson University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Campus (CUBEInC) and Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). CONVERSE COLLEGE

580 E. Main St., Spartanburg | Converse.edu

Public education in Spartanburg County is divided into seven regional districts.

A small liberal arts college — soon to be university — with more than 30 undergraduate programs that merge the liberal arts with career-focused majors. The school offers a variety of graduate programs too.

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

100 St. Joseph’s Drive, Greenville SJCatholicSchool.org

A private co-educational school providing a rigorous liberal arts curriculum for students from grades 6 through 12. 106 / EXPLORING864.COM

3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville | Furman.edu

Among the nation’s top liberal arts and sciences universities. This innovative school emphasizes engaged learning by encouraging students to serve the community.

A school that ranks in the top 1% nationally for successful student transfers to four-year colleges and universities. Tri County offers more than 70 major fields of study.

225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville Greenville.org

USofC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GREENVILLE 607 Grove Road, Greenville GreenvilleMed.SC.edu

A four-year medical school, located at the heart of Prisma Health-Upstate, backed by two decades of partnership between the region’s largest care provider and the state’s largest public university. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE 800 University Way, Spartanburg USCUpstate.edu

A top-ranked regional public college, with more than 45 undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing and education. WOFFORD COLLEGE 429 N. Church St., Spartanburg Wofford.edu

A private liberal arts college, founded in 1854, offering bachelor’s degrees in 27 major fields of study.

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As early as fifth grade, CCES students get to explore technologies that broaden their worlds -- from using the green screen to make commercials or “live” book reports, to virtual author visits, to sharing experiences with other Middle School students half a world away. With team sports, extracurriculars, a wetlands laboratory, and so much more, CCES offers endless opportunities for our students to be curious, to try new things, and to discover their own, unique why.

CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL discover your why CCES is a co-ed, K5-12, independent school. www.cces.org 864.331.4223 245 Cavalier Drive, Greenville, SC 29607 CCES admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin.

HOLY LAND

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

GREENVILLE’S houses of worship Widely known as the “Father of Greenville,” Vardry McBee (1775-1864) shaped the early fabric of the city. He did so mainly through his landholdings, specifically the 11,028 acres he purchased in 1815 from Lemuel Alston in what was then called the Greenville District. In addition to donating land for Greenville’s first school, he gifted four religious denominations — Episcopalian, Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian — with land for four of the city’s earliest churches. McBee is buried at Christ Church Episcopal, the first church he helped form in 1825. Though some have moved from their original locations, these venerable houses of worship, established between 1825 and 1850, remain downtown today. The spiritual landscape McBee seeded nearly 200 years ago has grown into a diversity of denominations. The list of local houses of worship is vast and varied; some meet in historic structures, others via digital platforms. The faithful in the 864 gather in churches, temples, shrines, mosques and 108 / EXPLORING864.COM

fellowship halls — sometimes even high school gymnasiums while new congregations are planted. While the Bible Belt nickname is well-earned, in addition to every variety of Christian church — traditional as well as contemporary — the community is blessed with Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim houses of worship, too.

FOUR ORIGINAL CHURCHES BUNCOMBE STREET UNITED METHODIST 200 Buncombe St. | BuncombeStreetUMC.org

CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL 10 N. Church St. | CCGSC.org

FIRST BAPTIST GREENVILLE 847 Cleveland St. | FirstBaptistGreenville.com

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 200 W. Washington St. | FirstPresGreenville.org

MAKE THIS THE BEST SUNDAY YET NewSpring Eastlan is a multigenerational church that gathers in person and online. We come from all over. So no matter where you settle in Greenville, you’ll find a friend or neighbor at NewSpring Eastlan. Hear our story, and see what’s available for kids, teens, and young adults at www.newspring.cc/eastlan.

NewSpring Eastlan 625 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 672-6585 ww.newspring.cc/eastlan Sundays at 8am, 9:30am, and 11:30am

GIVING BACK

HANDS ON, Hands Up Greenvillians love giving back — and Hands On Greenville makes it easy. A program of United Way of Greenville County, HOG connects people with flexible volunteer opportunities at more than 300 service organizations. Visit HandsOnGreenville.org for details. Whatever cause you care about, there’s a local organization ready to turn your interest into action. Concerned about the environment? Help ReWa and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources collect oyster shell from area restaurants to be recycled back into the state’s coastal waters. Foster a healthy urban forest by donating time to TreesUpstate. Support fellow citizens who are on a transformative journey to self-sufficiency through United Ministries — teach or tutor in the Adult Education program, practice interview skills with Employment Readiness participants or lend a hand in Place of Hope. Fight food insecurity with Project Host, a nonprofit that nourishes the hungry and trains the unemployed. Work in the soup kitchen, help tend the community garden, or simply attend a community dinner hosted by the organization’s culinary students. Donate life-sustaining blood, plasma, platelets and red cells through the Blood Connection — multiple locations and mobile sites make it easy — or host a blood drive. Did you know every whole blood donation has the power to save up to three lives? Gather with your peers to make a difference via United Way Leadership Groups. Options include: • African American Leadership Greenville: Black community members under a banner of philanthropy and volunteerism | UnitedWayGC.org/AALG • Women's Leadership: a network of women who share a desire to make a difference | UnitedWayGC.org/ Womens-Leadership • Young Leaders Society: a group of engaged philanthropists under the age of 40 | UnitedWayGC.org/ Young-Leaders-Society • ReUNITED: seniors and retirees making a difference in the community | UnitedWayGC.org/ReUNITED • Latinos United: Latinos promoting community involvement, self empowerment and education | UnitedWayGC.org/Latinos-United The Community Foundation of Greenville inspires impactful giving by bridging philanthropy and purpose. By building partnerships, supporting stewardship and promoting equity, the foundation has been helping people reach their full potential for more than 60 years. Visit CFGreenville.org to discover the value of making a donation and/or establishing a fund.

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We love telling Greenville’s stories. There are so many to tell. The Historical Society’s relocation to 100 Lavinia Ave. was necessary in order to continue a mission that began in 1961. The challenges of “history minded” Greenvillians to collect and preserve the records of the past were reflected in this 1961 letter to its original members: (1) Most of the existing family records are held by individuals who are not aware of their existence (2) As the older homes are “broken” up, family records are too often classified as “trash”. If the losses of these valuable historical materials are continued, the history of Greenville, both city and county, will have to be written from court-house records and newspapers without the enrichment which family papers provide.

We are fortunate to announce the acquisition of the Joe Jordan Photograph Collection. The Jordan Collection contains thousands of rarely seen images of Greenville’s past, including President Nixon’s visit to Greenville in 1968, the demolition of City Hall in 1973, and faces of Greenville’s leaders, both past and present.

Help us to preserve and protect these rare one-of-a-kind collections. Your support provides us with the means to preserve rare photographs and documents that tell the story of Greenville County—something we’ve been doing for over 58 years.

There are so many stories to tell, and this story continues with you. Stop by any time. 864-233-4103 | 100 LAVINIA AVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29601 | GREENVILLEHISTORY.ORG GvlHistorical Explore864 hlfH .indd 1

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EMPLOYERS

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the 864’s largest & fastest-growing companies THE 10 LARGEST NON-MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS IN THE UPSTATE: • Prisma Health – Upstate: a public not-for-profit academic health system.

COMPANIES WITH NORTH AMERICAN & INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN THE UPSTATE: • BMW: automobiles.

• State of South Carolina: state government.

• Michelin North America: radial tires.

• Greenville County Schools: the largest public-school system in South Carolina.

• Milliken & Company: textiles and specialty chemicals.

• Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System: an integrated healthcare delivery system. • United States Government: federal government. • Wal-Mart: multinational retail corporation.

• AFL: electronic components and systems. • DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America: automotive interiors and plastic components. • SAGE Automotive Interiors: automotive interiors.

• Clemson University: a top-tier public university.

• Techtronic Industries Power Equipment: power-driven hand tools.

• Bon Secours St. Francis Health System: a private not-forprofit health system.

• Freightliner Custom Chassis: chassis for large vehicles.

• AnMed Health: a comprehensive not-for-profit health system.

• Hubbell Lighting: lighting.

• Duke Energy Corp.: one of the country’s largest energy holding companies.

• Fujifilm Manufacturing: platemaking services.

• Mitsubishi Polyester Film: unsupported plastics film and sheet. • Orian Rugs: carpets and rugs.

THE 10 LARGEST MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS IN THE UPSTATE: • BMW: automobiles.

• ScanSource: technology products and solutions. • Spartanburg Steel Products: metal stampings, welded sub-assemblies and major body modules.

• Michelin North America: radial tires. • GE Power: gas turbines. • Milliken & Company: textiles and specialty chemicals. • ZF Transmissions Gray Court: automatic transmissions, front and rear axle assembly. • BorgWarner Inc.: powertrain components and transfer cases. • Cryovac/Sealed Air Corp.: plastic bags and plastic film. • DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America: motor vehicle parts and accessories.

GREENVILLE VENTURES ON THE INC. 5000 LIST OF FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES: • Cargo: advertising and marketing. • Global Lending Services: financial services. • Industrial Project Innovation: construction. • Intellectual Capitol: human resources. • Kopis: IT systems development. • Perceptive Recruiting: human resources.

• Magna International: mobility technology for the automotive industry.

• Plus-Plus USA: consumer products and services.

• Robert Bosch: gasoline systems and electronic automotive components.

• The Hiring Group: human resources.

• Self Publishing School: education.

• UCW Logistics: logistics and transportation.

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Collaborative workspace located right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail. ÉLEOS COWORKING

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101 North Main St., Suite 302 JoinOpenWorks.com

A community-run work and meetup space since 2013. Located at NEXT on Main.

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WELL DONE health care systems in the 864 BON SECOURS ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM StFrancisHealth.org

A private not-for-profit health system that boasts some of the highest patient satisfaction ratings in the nation. • • • • • •

3 medical campuses 2 acute care hospitals Emergency services Outpatient surgery and therapy centers Physicians network Specialty facilities

ANMED HEALTH AnMedHealth.org

A comprehensive not-for-profit health system with 60 offices and facilities serving Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia. • • • • • • • • • • •

4 medical campuses 2 acute care hospitals Level II trauma center Emergency services Behavioral health center Women’s and children’s hospital Rehabilitation hospital Outpatient and diagnostic centers Specialty facilities Physicians network Walk-in clinics

PRISMA HEALTH – UPSTATE GHS.org

A public not-for-profit academic health system, widely recognized as the state’s most comprehensive healthcare provider and one of the Southeast’s leading medical facilities. • • • • • • • • • • •

8 medical campuses Six acute care hospitals Level I trauma center Children’s hospital Psychiatric hospital Rehabilitation hospital Regional medical center Community wellness center Research and education facilities Specialty centers Physicians network

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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN – GREENVILLE GreenvilleShrinersHospital.org

A 50-bed pediatric orthopedic hospital and research/ teaching center providing comprehensive medical, surgical and rehabilitative care to children with orthopedic conditions, congenital anomalies, burns, spinal cord injuries and diseases of the neuromusculoskeletal system.

SPARTANBURG REGIONAL SpartanburgRegional.com

An integrated healthcare delivery system with a reputation for technological excellence. Providing care from birth through the senior years in six counties in North and South Carolina. • • • • • • • • • •

Research and teaching hospital 6 acute care hospitals Level 1 trauma center Emergency care Cancer center and research institute Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities Outpatient and diagnostic centers Urgent care Physicians network Specialty facilities

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GOLF COMMUNITIES THE CLIFFS VALLEY

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Home to a full slate of amenities focused around golf, tennis, fitness and cuisine. The Tom Jackson-designed 18-hole layout stretches to more than 7,000 yards and offers six sets of tees to challenge golfers of all levels. THE CLIFFS COMMUNITIES CliffsLiving.com

Seven golf communities nestled in the mountains and scattered along the shorelines of the most gorgeous swath of the Carolinas. Wellness amenities, hiking trails, golf, tennis, pickleball and water sports along with interest-specific clubs and social activities. The seven communities are clustered in three regions. The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs and The Cliffs at Keowee 116 / EXPLORING864.COM

Vineyards are at the lake; The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs Valley and The Cliffs at Mountain Park are in the mountains; and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is in Asheville. KEOWEE KEY

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A scenic, gated community on Lake Keowee packed with amenities for an active lifestyle, with emphasis on golf, tennis, fitness, pickleball and, of course, water sports. GREEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB GreenValley.cc

A club community established in 1958 with an ideal location between downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest. Familyfriendly amenities include an 18-hole championship golf course designed by George Cobb.

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One of the South’s most historic country clubs. Founded in 1895, GCC features two championship 18-hole golf courses — Chanticleer and Riverside — along with tennis courts, three pools, multiple dining experiences and abundant social activities. THORNBLADE

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DOWNTOWN

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iscover a hub of activity in downtown Spartanburg. While its nickname harkens to the heyday of train travel — when seven rail lines converged here — today’s Hub City comprises a designated Downtown Cultural District that’s the center of visual, literary and performing arts. Chapman Cultural Center is the focal point, providing a venue for Ballet Spartanburg, Spartanburg Little Theatre and Spartanburg Philharmonic. Spartanburg Science Center, Spartanburg Art Museum and Spartanburg Regional History Museum are here, too, all under one remarkable roof. If you love visual arts, check out contemporary exhibits at Upstate Gallery on Main and iconic Southern artwork at The Johnson Collection; modern masterworks connected to the legendary Black Mountain College are on display at AC Hotel Spartanburg.

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Delve into the city’s railroad roots at the Hub City Railroad Museum, a cool spot to train watch. Take little ones to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, then head to Imagination Station, a local toy store many of today’s parents loved as kids. That puts you close to other fun retailers like Market on Main, a creative collective, and The Local Hiker. Book it to the old Masonic temple, now Hub City Bookshop, where you’ll find the definitive collection of Southern literature. While there, grab a cuppa joe from Little River Coffee Bar or head to this local fave’s sister, The Pharmacy Coffee, in the historic Montgomery Building. Downtown Spartanburg gives voice to live music. You’ll love the local lineup — and local brews — at RJ Rockers. There’s a robust performance roster (and addictive Pretzel Nugz) at Fr8yard, a two-story outdoor biergarten. If metal and punk are your jam, get it at Ground Zero.

Many a local crooner found national fame, including The Marshall Tucker Band, Pink Anderson and The Sparkletones, source of the community’s other moniker, Sparkle City; travel the Spartanburg Music Trail to find out more. Do date night at Peddler Steakhouse, The Tulip Tree, Level 10 — sit outside to drink in the view — or The Kennedy, which features locally sourced small plates amidst art deco décor. Attend supper club at Citizens & Southern, an event center located in a circa-1900 bank building — be sure to steal a selfie in its iconic vault. Don’t miss Cribb’s Kitchen, Downtown Deli & Donuts and Blue Moon Specialty Foods. The humble burger gets plenty to brag about here: The Wall Street Journal lauds hamburgers at the Beacon Drive-In — order them “a-plenty,” aka buried in onion rings and fries — and Food Network designates Nu-Way’s Redneck Burger as best in the state. 864

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200 East Saint John Street | Downtown Spartanburg, SC www.ChapmanCulturalCenter.org

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THE ELECTRIC CITY

he revitalization of downtown Anderson is generating plenty of buzz. The Electric City pays homage to its past while sparking progress with a dynamic mix of local restaurants, retailers and venues within the city center. Generator Park celebrates William C. Whitner, whose ingenuity led to Anderson’s distinction as the first city in the United States to enjoy a continuous supply of electricity. A bronze sculpture of Whitner’s likeness is among an abundance of public art throughout downtown. Check out Anderson Arts Center’s SculpTOUR collection and explore the city via an installation of bronze birds titled Carolina Wrens: A Bird’s Eye View of Downtown Anderson. Go out(side) for entertainment at Carolina Wren Park, which hosts everything from local music to Shakespeare in the Park; there’s a splash pad for kids here, too. Electric City Playhouse and The Market

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Theatre Company are your ticket to live theater. Tour Bay 3 Artisan Gallery at the Anderson Arts Center or stroll through the Wren Pavilion Art Gallery to see the talent of local visual artists. GAMAC — the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium — presents an annual Masterworks Series and performances by the GAMAC Chamber Orchestra, Chorale and Children’s Chorus as well as the Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Electric City Big Band. Suds are definitely up downtown. Carolina Bauernhaus is a farmhouse brewery and winery that serves handcrafted ales, ciders and meads made with locally sourced ingredients — be sure to order a charcuterie board, too. Electric City Brewing Co. specializes in small-batch beer as well as house-roasted coffee. Find unique crafts on tap at Brews On Main. Drink to Southern hospitality — plus hand-cut fries — at Anderson’s oldest downtown pub, The Local Uptown. Enjoy authentic Celtic favorites at

McGee’s Irish Pub, where farm-to-table specials are sourced from the owner’s own family farm. Doolittle’s is popular for dinner, drinks and blue-plate lunch specials. SummaJoe’s is all about fresh, seasonal ingredients. Indulge in fine dining in a historic setting at Sullivan’s Metropolitan Grill. Earle Street Kitchen and Bar puts a Southern twist on creative dishes — don’t miss the chicken-fried chicken. CocoBon Chocolatier specializes in handmade confections; other sweet spots include Figs Café & Farmacy and eCity Java. Shopping local is a delight in downtown Anderson. The Kitchen Emporium & Gifts offers a smorgasbord of kitchen supplies and gourmet items. Spoil your best friend with something from Bark International and find cute clothes at Simply Country Chic, Plum Suede Boutique, Collectique and Blake & Brady. And remember, all purchases at Remnants Antiques support Shalom House Ministries. 864

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city steeped in railroad history is on the fast-track to significant revitalization. Train tracks run right through the middle of downtown Easley, lending a motif to the city’s branding. Trains on Main invites visitors to explore the city center by hunting for small bronze train cars placed at historic landmarks. A 19th-century rail line has been transformed into the Doodle Trail, named in honor of the old train that ran the tracks forward and backward between Easley and Pickens, like a doodlebug. Today, this 8.5-mile rails-to-trails greenway brings walkers, runners and riders into the heart of downtown. Doodle Park comprises a playground and workout equipment to further enhance training. A few local businesses roll with the train theme, too, such as The Pint Station. This craft beer taproom and wine bar is dog-friendly inside as well as out, with live music, food

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trucks and trivia nights. Lennie’s Main Street Pub, the “Cheers of Easley,” serves up local bands and lots of karaoke. Another fun spot is Rainbow Billiards, a pool hall, bar and grill — trust us, get the Tater Tots. Merrell’s is the place for local pizza and Bleu Voodoo is all about Cajun and Creole. Plan a date night at Element, a farm-to-table eatery with charming ambiance … and amazing chocolate cheesecake. Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor and Good Karma Ice Cream are pretty cool, too. Look for The Silos to open soon, transforming the old Dixie Milling Co. into a venue comprising community space, a brewery and multiple restaurants. Antiquing never gets old in downtown Easley, with shops such as Circa Makers & Merchants, a curated collection of antiques, local art and handmade gifts; Garland & George, purveyors of diverse antiques for

collectors and designers; and Uncle Sam’s Antiques & Collectibles, a must-go if you’re into coins and currency. Seven Five Boutique is filled with cute clothes and shoes for ladies. Robinson’s Department Store is a full-service shop for men and women. Locals also love Plum Home Décor and Gift Boutique, Something Special and Poor Richard’s Booksellers, which is located, appropriately enough, in a building that long ago housed Anderson’s first public library. Enjoy live, local music in the amphitheater at Old Market Square, a beautified space centered under a historic clock tower. For community theater there’s Foothills Playhouse, a beloved tradition now in its 40th season. Indulge in hometown nostalgia at the Easley Area Museum. And if you’re a baseball fan, make a run for the Senior League World Series that’s hosted here in Easley. 864

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f you want to paint this town, bring orange! Clemson, the city, makes the most of a thriving town-and-gown relationship with Clemson, the university. The campus energizes the entire community with an exciting schedule of sporting events — highlighted by the threetime national champions Tigers football team — along with intriguing cultural events and outdoor activities. Clemson University’s Brooks Center is a hub of performing arts for both city and school. This professional roadhouse hosts renowned dance, theater and musical performances in its main hall while presenting student acts in an intimate black-box theater. Discover acclaimed visual artists at the Rudolph E. Lee Gallery within the Center for Visual Arts, which also weaves public art into the campus environment. Explore more than 295 acres of natural

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beauty at the South Carolina Botanical Garden, which comes complete with miles of streams and trails, plus a butterfly garden, wildflower meadow, specialty gardens and arboretum. The Bob Campbell Geology Museum is here, too, as are the historic Hanover House and Hunt Cabin. Access 100plus miles of trails — via foot, bike or horse — within Clemson Experimental Forest. Get off campus and go downtown, where the main street is College Avenue and many a merchant specializes in the Tiger trade. The floor creaks at Judge Keller’s, lest you forget the long legacy of this dry goods store founded in the late 19th century. The Tiger Sports Shop, also a local tradition, has been selling Clemson gifts and gear for going on 50 years. Palmetto’s Smokehouse and Oyster Bar

serves up Carolina cooking — don’t miss the shrimp and grits — in a building that’s older than the first car. Newer to the street is Evolve Kitchen and Table, where you’ll find craft cocktails and an elevated, locally sourced menu. For cheap eats, head to Loose Change. Feed your inner co-ed at Tiger Town Tavern, Study Hall and TD’s of Clemson. The Esso Club is a must-go on game days; this iconic sports bar features a bevy of memorabilia and the best fried pickles you’ll ever eat. A little further afield is Moe Joe Coffee, a hot spot for local and regional acoustic acts. Elkmont Tap & Cellar features locally sourced brews, wines and gourmet foods. Pixie & Bill’s and Calhoun Corners are long-time local faves, too. Patrick Square offers its own town center with best-in-class options like Clemson Wine Bar, Rick Erwin’s and Sunny Side Café. 864

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ravelers Rest has a downtown as charming as its name, a moniker bestowed in the 19th century on this stopover point for weary travelers journeying ’twixt mountains and lowcountry. Today, however, people head up to TR looking for — and finding — more action than rest. The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail runs right through downtown, and that means plenty of runners do, too — also walkers, rollerbladers, cyclists and strolling families. Indeed, this rails-to-trails greenway leads the way to a revitalized Travelers Rest, which now boasts a bevy of trailside places to eat, drink, shop and play. Foodies love the farm-to-table focus at many of TR’s popular restaurants. Topsoil Kitchen & Market — with Adam Cooke, a 2020 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef in the Southeast — is renowned for a seasonal menu connected to local growers. Farmhouse Tacos handcrafts its namesake fare with

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locally sources ingredients, as does TruBroth, a fast-casual Vietnamese café. The 864’s oldest café — The Whistle Stop — is here, along with Upcountry Provisions’ fresh-baked fare and Tandem Creperie’s tantalizing menu of crepes both savory and sweet (be sure to try the homemade granola, too). Sidewall Pizza is a local chain acclaimed for handcrafted specialty pies, creative salads and homemade ice cream that’s so scrumptious you might just eat it first. Sidewall’s sister restaurant, Monkey Wrench Smokehouse, is all about barbecue. Swamp Rabbit Brewery & Taproom crafts award-winning beer while Copperhead Mountain Distillery produces small-batch, big-bodied moonshine, rum and whiskey. The Tasting Room is a wine bar and shop specializing in small production vineyard labels; experiment via extensive by-the-glass offerings. Drink to good health at TReats Smoothie & Juice Bar. Coffee lovers enjoy locally

roasted coffee from Leopard Forest; combine that coffee with art and you’re at the TReehouse Café & Studio. Find more local art at Wild Hare Gallery and White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery. TR Makers Co. curates handcrafted goods by local and regional artists. Shoppers delight in downtown TR’s interesting mix of local retailers, from Carolina Honey Bee Co. to Sunrift Adventures, South Carolina’s oldest outdoor outfitter. Shop vintage at Retro Marketplace and Charlie’s Southern Rustiques, and peruse the artisan collective at Kramers Korner Shops. Ladies boutiques include Beyond the Threads & Co., Goose Feathers, Silver Lily and Three Little Birds. The Travelers Rest Farmers Market is open on Saturdays, May through September, featuring fresh-from-the-farm products along with live music, artisan crafts, kids activities and special events. 864

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ind the perfect balance of preservation and revitalization in historic downtown Greer. Settled in the 1700s and officially incorporated in 1876, the central business district has more than 40 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places — many of them now home to uniquely local restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues. The main street — which is actually Trade Street — is pedestrian-friendly, paved in multi-colored brick and illuminated with sparkling string lights. Greer City Park elevates the outdoors, with a meadow, butterfly garden, sprawling playground, multiple fountains, trellised swings and a lake with an island gazebo. Dubbed “Greer Station” by locals, this delightful city center offers some of the 864’s finest — and most fun — dining. Date nights call for reservations at fine dining

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establishments like SELECT, L’Incanto, Crate Restaurant & Wine Bar or The Strip Club 104 (a steakhouse). Find more casual fare at places like Wild Ace Pizza & Pub and The Mason Jar, which serves comfort food with a side of karaoke. A new downtown collective, Cartwright Food Hall, is home to local restaurants focused on artisanal flare. Drink up local flavor at Stomping Grounds Coffee House & Wine Bar, Barista Alley or Blue Ridge Brewing Co. — be sure to sit on the Summit Rooftop here when the weather’s nice. Not downtown, but Greer-based The Southern Growl microbrewery is worth the drive for a curated menu designed to pair well with beer. If you have a taste for antiquing, there’s The Galleries of Brian Brigham and Plunder, which wins for best-named antiques store and bills itself as the place where vintage meets vogue. Find gifts and décor at Sweet Tea

Station, and a bit of everything at Shoppes on Trade, a collective artisan boutique — be sure to ask sweetly for a free sample from the Chocolate Dream Shop in the back. Ladies find their look at local retailers including Chelsea’s, Dress Me Lulu, Talloni Shoe Salon, Maiale, Southern Sisters and The Hanger. Men get dressed via shops like Gregory’s Boutique, Empire Ltd. Studio and Smith & James. You’ll find plenty to do in and around downtown. Greer Heritage Museum tells the city’s stories — take a spirited ghost tour in the fall. Benchmark Bicycle Supply Co. leads recurring weekly rides. Plate 108 offers dynamic hands-on cooking classes. The Greer Cultural Arts Council presents a variety of theater productions at The Cannon Centre while The Spinning Jenny — a listening room and event venue — hosts some of today’s best arts and live music performances. 864

outhern hospitality defines downtown Fountain Inn. Established as a layover point along an early-1800s stagecoach road connecting Charleston to Greenville, the fledgling community provided lodging nearby a refreshing spring — a location that became known as “the fountain inn.” The name stuck, and friendly folk here have been welcoming visitors ever since. Today’s Fountain Inn retains a small-town vibe while revitalizing its historic city center. Main Street exudes a boutique atmosphere filled with local restaurants and homegrown retailers. A fountain at Rotary Park serves as the city’s motif, while nearby Commerce Park includes the Farmers Market & Pavilion. A new Fountain Inn Splash Pad is nestled between shops, giving kids — and kids at heart — a place to play. Culture comes to town via The Younts Center for Performing

Arts, with its vibrant season of community theater, chorale and symphony performances as well as national acts. Main Street is lined with vintage brick storefronts. The Black Tulip is a lifestyle shop that’s as charming as the women’s apparel and home décor it carries. Ladies of all ages love the cute, trendy clothing and accessories at Southern Sisters Boutique; note the pressedflower jewelry handcrafted by one of the sisters. The Sock Ministry provides finishing touches for the well-dressed gentleman. The delightfully named I Declare! carries personalized gifts and home accessories. B.W. Burdette & Son Hardware is a one-stop home improvement shop. Find unusual art and vintage items at Unique Creations Upstate — this is the place for commissioned gifts. Local flavor is strong in downtown Fountain Inn. Cucina 100 in the old general store brings

new flair to Italian favorites with a popular chef’s specialty board. Regional chains J Peters and Growler Haus have a Main Street presence. Most of us can’t stop talking about the fresh fare at Tacos & Bla Bla Bla and we adore the lobster mac and cheese at Orion’s Bar & Grill. Sweet Catherine’s is a sassy Southern café that uses locally sourced ingredients — the pimiento cheese is not to be missed. Local fave Bobby’s BBQ enjoys national acclaim; this smoking business has earned media mentions in outlets ranging from ABC News to Forbes magazine, but here in the 864 we just say “Yum!” Steam Coffee & Cream serves up open mic nights and pop-up galleries for local artists along with coffee and ice cream. Another sweet spot is Gio’s Pastry Shop, a mom-and-pop specializing in handmade Italian pastries and cookies — the authentic sfogliatelle is hard to spell but oh-so-easy to love! 864

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n 1830s settlement originally called Plain has evolved into a charming little city that’s anything but. Renamed in the late 19th century for Peter Simpson — a blacksmith who opened shop at the fledgling community’s first crossroads — today’s downtown Simpsonville is forging a revitalization that celebrates the past while embracing possibilities. Simpsonville is noted for giving voice to live music — indeed, it’s the “Stage of the Upstate.” Big acts play CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, while Hendricks Pavilion sets a smaller stage for regional performers. Local musicians love playing at hometown restaurants like Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards and Sweet Sippin’, a wine bar that boasts a unique rooftop space. Warehouse at Vaughns rocks a full schedule of local and regional artists within a community venue comprising local vendors such as Servus

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Biergarten, indoor and outdoor dining, a container courtyard and a full acre of greenspace. Burdette Central transforms a historic hardware store into a dynamic hub offering yetmore community gathering space. Popular local chain Sidewall Pizza is here along with vendors including Smoqued BBQ, 1885 Tap Room and Kaffeine Coffee Shop and Roastery, where there’s lots of buzz about espresso flights. Find local flavor all day long downtown, starting with Exchange Co.’s fresh-made crepes, biscuits and bowls — come here if you go gluten free. Indulge in eclectic Southern fare, and don’t miss the fried green tomatoes at Mary’s Lunchbox. If you prefer a French accent, enjoy sweet, savory and lots of soul at Authentique French Creperie. Shortfield’s is a dinner fave, as is Unterhausen: The Castle Cellar Pub with its cellar ambiance and gute selection of German beer and food, especially corned beef and

cabbage. Ice Cream Station is a cool gathering spot in a renovated railroad depot. Stella’s Southern Bistro isn’t quite downtown but merits mention for its seasonal, sustainable menu of Carolina cuisine. Antiquing is in the bag in historic downtown Simpsonville, where you’ll find room after room of unique pieces at Bennett & Sons Antiques and plenty of vintage décor at The Front Porch. Local boutiques include Pink Owl, Koinophobic and Three Generations; check out Carolina Olive Oil Marketplace, too. Finding outdoor recreation is a walk in the park. Access miles of paved trails, ageappropriate playgrounds, even a miniature steam train in Heritage Park. City Park comprises disc golf, batting cages and a zip line; adjacent is The Dog Spot, with play areas divided by size, so your best friend can have fun, too. 864

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Levine Museum of the New South. NASCAR is big in these parts, and Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame celebrates America’s most popular spectator sport. A two-and-a-half-hour drive southwest takes you to Atlanta, where you can spend a busy weekend exploring the High Museum, the Georgia Aquarium and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, to name just a few of that city’s myriad attractions. Check out the chic shopping in Buckhead and the host of noteworthy restaurants helmed by such top chefs as Hugh Acheson,

Steven Satterfield and Anne Quatrano. Nature lovers don’t have to travel more than an hour from Greenville to find an outdoor paradise. Just follow State 11 — aka the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway — which traces an old Cherokee path for 112 miles, from Gaffney to Fair Play. As the highway ranges southwest, side roads wind up to state parks at Table Rock, Caesars Head, Jones Gap, Keowee-Toxaway and Devils Fork (the only public access to 7,500-acre Lake Jocassee). All are threaded with woodland trails, leading past some of the 30 waterfalls you can hike

to within Greenville, Oconee and Pickens counties. Before ending at Interstate 85, State 11 arches over Lake Keowee and skirts Lake Hartwell State Park, both of which afford water-based fun from fishing to kayaking. Fans of whitewater rafting will find one of the Southeast’s most challenging stretches of whitewater on the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River, which straddles the border of South Carolina and Georgia. A bit farther afield, Western North Carolina takes lovers of the outdoors to even higher peaks. In Asheville, you can hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway as it snakes along the spine of the mountains to its terminus at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Asheville itself makes a great getaway, too, with a vibrant arts scene contributing to the city’s bohemian ambience. While you can’t get to the coast from Greenville quite as quickly, the captivating city of Charleston and the South Carolina coast make

an easy weekend excursion. Go to Charleston to revel in its storied history and unique architecture, and to the coast to kick back on wide white-sand beaches. North of Charleston, Isle of Palms lays out a family-friendly beach community, while to the south, private Kiawah Island flaunts its 10 miles of pristine sands and five championship golf courses. Still more golf courses stud Hilton Head Island, and nearby Beaufort’s Spanish moss-draped live oak trees and laid-back Lowcountry charm will tempt you to stay a while. From there, it’s only 40 miles to Savannah, Georgia, a quirky city with two distinct personalities: the staid historic district, laid out in formal squares by British Army officer James Oglethorpe; and the raucous atmosphere on the waterfront along bar-lined River Street. Scattered around the state, you’ll discover a constellation of small towns, each of which is a star in its own right. South Carolina’s

Revolutionary War heritage — more battles and skirmishes were fought in the state than in any other colony — shows off four national park sites, all drivable from Greenville: Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney; 96 National Historic Site in Ninety Six; Kings Mountain National Military Park in Blacksburg; and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site near Charleston in Mount Pleasant. For small-town culture, Edgefield boasts a centuries-old pottery tradition that continues to this day, while Aiken shows off its equine heritage as a training ground for prize-winning Thoroughbreds. Less than an hour southwest of Greenville, tiny Pendleton centers on a grassy town square with 1828 Farmers Hall (now a restaurant) at its head. You can get a taste of the antebellum South nearby at Ashtabula and Woodburn plantations. Mountains or beaches, small town or big city, outdoor day trip or cultural weekend getaway, Greenville lies within easy striking distance of it all. 864

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DESTINATION Charleston, South Carolina REASONS TO GO American history, beaches, arts and festivals, family-friendly fun, outdoor activities, shopping, food and culture, plantations and gardens, ghost tours, romance WHO TO BRING Anyone and everyone — might even need to plan a weekend or week-long trip because there’s so much to do TRAVEL TIME Just over 3 hours

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A three-hour drive east of Greenville via I-26 will deliver you to Charleston, the city that Travel + Leisure magazine has named the No. 1 City in the U.S. for eight years running. It’s easy to see why. Steeped in charm, Charleston takes Southern hospitality seriously. Like a gracious Southern lady, this grand dame always minds her genteel manners and does her darnedest to show visitors a good time. Those good times begin in Charleston’s 5.2-square-mile Historic District, which perches on the end of the peninsula where English colonists erected a walled town in 1680, christening it Charles Towne to honor King Charles II. South Carolina’s oldest city shows off its storied history almost everywhere you look, and a horse-drawn-carriage tour will give you the quintessential overview at a clip-clop pace. From the 1713 Powder Magazine to the graceful antebellum mansions along The Battery and the distinctive single houses (positioned with the length of the house perpendicular to the street, a style imported by early settlers from Barbados), Charleston owns an aweinspiring collection of historic public buildings and private homes. Equally lauded for its restaurants, the city boasts eight James Beard Award-winning chefs, and a cornucopia of semifinalists. For a true taste of Lowcountry cuisine, check out a local oyster roast (if you’re in town during the winter months), EXPLORE 864 / 139

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FORT SUMTER NATIONAL MONUMENT

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Accessible by boat from the Fort Sumter Visitor Center (340 Concord St. in Charleston) or Patriots Point (40 Patriots Point Road in Mount Pleasant) NPS.gov/FoSu

193 King St., Charleston 167Raw.com/Charleston

205 Meeting St., Charleston Belmond.com

In its new, larger space on King Street, 167 Raw is the place to go for lobster rolls and fresh oysters.

In addition to elegant rooms in the heart of the Historic District, Charleston Place includes a full-service spa, a rooftop pool and the acclaimed Charleston Grill.

The fort from which Confederate soldiers fired the first shots of the Civil War on April 12, 1861 sits in Charleston Harbor. GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St., Charleston GibbesMuseum.org

Displays inside the recently renovated 1905 Beaux-Arts building highlight American art with a Charleston perspective. NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE 51 Meeting St., Charleston HistoricCharleston.org

This three-story brick beauty, built in 1808, is considered to be one of the best examples of Federal-style architecture in the country. PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant PatriotsPoint.org

The whole family will enjoy exploring the decks of the massive WWII-era aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown. SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston SCAquarium.org

More than 6,000 denizens of the coastal waters surrounding Charleston inhabit the exhibits here. 140 / EXPLORING864.COM

FIG 232 Meeting St., Charleston EatAtFIG.com

FIG (an acronym for Food Is Good), dishes up excellent seasonal offerings that pay homage to the Lowcountry.

THE DEWBERRY 334 Meeting St., Charleston TheDewberryCharleston.com

From the mid-century modern lobby to the rooftop Citrus Club bar, The Dewberry does luxury right.

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15 Beaufain St., Charleston LeFarfalleCharleston.com

2 Vendue Range, Charleston HarbourViewCharleston.com

A laid-back trattoria in Harleston Village off King Street, Le Farfalle does regional Italian fare with gusto.

Decorated in Lowcountry style, the family-friendly inn is conveniently located adjacent to Waterfront Park.

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INDIGO INN

33 Spring St., Charleston MalagonCHS.com

1 Maiden Lane, Charleston IndigoInn.com

The cuisine of Spain takes center stage at this cozy neighborhood market and tapería.

Four-poster beds and flower prints adorn the rooms of this mid-19th-century warehouse turned B&B, which was once used to store indigo grown on Lowcountry plantations.

RODNEY SCOTT’S BBQ 1011 King St., Charleston RodneyScottsBBQ.com

One taste of Chef Rodney’s amazing barbecue and you’ll understand why he won a James Beard Award in 2018.

PLANTER’S INN 112 N. Market St., Charleston PlantersInn.com

Book a newly renovated suite overlooking the lovely palm-studded courtyard, and don’t miss the nine-layer coconut cake at the inn’s Peninsula Grill.

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DESTINATION Asheville, North Carolina

WHO TO BRING Depending on itinerary — kids of all ages, foodies, history buffs, music lovers, groups of friends, romantic partners TRAVEL TIME About 1 hour and 15 minutes

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REASONS TO GO Big-city appeal with small-town charm, Biltmore, Blue Ridge Parkway, breweries, wineries & vineyards, nature & outdoor activities, food, history, art scene, festivals, music, tours, architecture

Think of Asheville, North Carolina, as Greenville’s bohemian mountain neighbor. Infused with an independent Appalachian spirit, Asheville lies just 63 miles north of Greenville. That free spirit is what fuels Friday evening drum circles in downtown’s Pritchard Park, alternative medicine practices, and an army of artists who seek out Asheville (population 92,500) as the best place to pursue their craft. More than 200 of these artists ply their trade in the River Arts District (or RAD, as the locals say), in renovated industrial warehouses that border the French Broad River in West Asheville. You could easily spend an afternoon here, chatting with artisans working in media from clay to copper and grabbing a bite at White Duck (tacos), 12 Bones (barbecue) or a beer at Wedge Brewing Company. That independent spirit boils over into the city’s food and beverage scene, which brags Katie Button, John Fleer, Jacob Sessoms, and rising star Ashleigh Shanti among its celebrity chefs. Not to mention the fact that Asheville claims more breweries per capita than any other city in the U.S. Asheville’s most famous attraction, Biltmore is the 8,000-acre estate built for George and Edith Vanderbilt in 1895. A day is barely enough to tour the mansion, stroll the gardens and indulge in a tasting at the on-site winery. While you’re exploring downtown, with its outstanding collection of

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2 S. Pack Square, Asheville AshevilleArt.org

35 Eagle St., Asheville, in The Foundry Hotel BenneOnEagle.com

177 Cumberland Ave., Asheville CarolinaBB.com

A recent expansion added 70% more space in which the museum can display its collection of 20th- and 21st-century American art.

Six lovely rooms plus a cottage make comfortable accommodations in this 1901 Arts and Crafts-style home in the Montford Historic District.

BILTMORE

In the historic Asheville neighborhood known as The Block, Chef Ashleigh Shanti deliciously fuses her African-American culinary heritage with Appalachian food traditions.

1 Lodge St., Asheville Biltmore.com

CHAI PANI

The largest private home in the U.S., George Vanderbilt’s 1895 chateau-style mansion reveals the luxe lifestyle of the Gilded Age.

22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville ChaiPaniAsheville.com

FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Head to Meherwan Irani’s little eatery for some of the best — and most affordable — Indian street food around.

821 Riverside Drive, Asheville FrenchBroadChocolates.com

CUCINA 24

Chocoholics young and old will enjoy seeing how bean-to-bar chocolate is made, and sampling the irresistible results at the adjacent café.

24 Wall St., Asheville Cucina24Restaurant.com

RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

From pizza to wood-fired entrées, chef/ owner Brian Canipelli crafts regional Italian dishes using ingredients from local farms.

Clingman Ave. at Lyman St., West Asheville RiverArtsDistrict.com

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Old industrial buildings along the French Broad River now hold a wealth of artist’s galleries and studios, restaurants, and breweries. THOMAS WOLFE MEMORIAL STATE HISTORIC SITE 52 N. Market St., Asheville WolfeMemorial.com

Tour the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938), who immortalized the house in his autobiographical novel, “Look Homeward, Angel.” 142 / EXPLORING864.COM

13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville CurateTapasBar.com

Award-winning chef Katie Button is justly acclaimed for her superb interpretation of traditional Spanish tapas. HOLE 168 Haywood Road, Asheville Hole-Doughnuts.com

What’s more satisfying than a made-to-order doughnut, proofed overnight and served warm, right from the fryer?

THE FOUNDRY 51 S. Market St., Asheville FoundryAsheville.com

Rooms with hardwood floors and brick walls preserve a piece of Asheville history in a restored steel factory. INN AT BILTMORE 1 Lodge St., Asheville Biltmore.com/stay/The-Inn

On the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, the inn reflects Gilded Age style against a backdrop of panoramic mountain views. KIMPTON HOTEL ARRAS 7 Patton Ave., Asheville HotelArras.com

Local artwork complements the mountain modern décor at the Arras, which enjoys a prime downtown location on Pack Square. THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave., Asheville GroveParkInn.com

Now owned by the Omni, this venerable resort hotel embraced by the Blue Ridge Mountains has been an Asheville mainstay since 1913.

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DESTINATION Hendersonville & Flat Rock, North Carolina

WHO TO BRING Friends and family of all ages — depending on your itinerary TRAVEL TIME Less than an hour from Greenville

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REASONS TO GO Shopping, tours, food, parks, galleries, music, theater, history, vineyards and wineries, views, apple orchards, trails, attractions, canoeing, kayaking, tubing

From poet Carl Sandburg’s home to the mountainside wineries of the Crest of the Blue Ridge American Viticultural Area, the neighboring towns of Flat Rock and Hendersonville, North Carolina, reveal surprises at every turn. A scenic drive north on State 25 from downtown Greenville will bring you to Flat Rock within an hour. Despite its small size, Flat Rock claims a couple of big attractions. The town of just over 3,300 permanent residents is home to the 264-acre farm where Sandburg, the “people’s poet,” lived with his family and wrote from 1945 until his death in 1967. Right across the street is the Flat Rock Playhouse, which started as the summer home to the Vagabond Players in 1940 and now stages a regular repertoire that includes Broadway musicals. Don’t leave Flat Rock without treating yourself to an incomparable thin-crust wood-fired pizza by the artisans at Flat Rock Village Bakery (check out their breads and pastries too). From there, follow State 225 North less than four miles as it turns into Main Street in Hendersonville. You’ll know you’ve arrived in the commercial center when you spot the gold dome of the 1905 historic Henderson County Courthouse, crowned by a 6-foot-tall statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of divine justice and law. Originally built wide enough to allow horse-drawn wagons to turn

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around, Main Street was narrowed and landscaped in the 1970s to make it more inviting. The old brick buildings lining this thoroughfare now house enticing shops, galleries, and restaurants, such as the venerable McFarlan Bake Shop, which has operated here since 1930. It’s easy to lose track of the hours while perusing the shops and galleries, so make sure you leave time for a winery visit or a stop at one of the area’s cideries, which make tasty use of the apple crop for which Henderson County is renowned. 864

W H AT TO S E E CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 1928 Little River Road, Flat Rock NPS.gov/Carl

The poet, author and Lincoln biographer lived at this pastoral farm called Connemara with his wife, Lillian, their family, and his wife’s herd of dairy goats, descendants of which still occupy the on-site barn. HENDERSON COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM First and Main streets, Hendersonville HendersonCountyMuseum.com

Located inside the historic Henderson County Courthouse, the museum spotlights the early days of Henderson County in six rooms of artifacts and multimedia presentations, including an interactive scale model of the Saluda Grade Railway, the steepest main-line standard-gauge railroad in the U.S. STONE ASHE WINERY 736 Green Mountain Road, Hendersonville StoneAsheVineyards.com

Focusing on Bordeaux clones, the newest winery in the Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA perches on 67 ridgetop acres, where its 3,100-square-foot tasting room spills over onto the patio and deck. 146 / EXPLORING864.COM

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119 S. Main St., Hendersonville TheNeverBlue.com

401 N. Main St., Hendersonville Postero-HVL.com

At this Main Street eatery, international flair jazzes up chef/owner Jesse Roque’s menu of tasty tapas, which includes her signature gingerbread Love Muffins.

Expect traditional dishes interpreted with regional products and a contemporary twist at this beloved downtown spot.

WEST FIRST WOOD-FIRED 101-B First Ave. West, Hendersonville FlatRockWoodFired.com

Known for its terrific pizza and satisfying Italian entrées, West First was started by the same folks who founded Flat Rock Village Bakery.

W H E R E TO P L AY APPALACHIAN PINBALL MUSEUM 538 N. Main St., Hendersonville @PinballPlayers

Kids will love this hands-on museum/arcade, where the entry fee buys you unlimited play on dozens of vintage pinball machines.

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE

JUMP OFF ROCK

2661 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock FlatRockPlayhouse.org

4433 Laurel Park Hwy., Hendersonville VisitHendersonvilleNC.org/ businesses/Jump-Off-Rock

The State Theater of North Carolina, Flat Rock Playhouse presents a nine-month season of plays, encompassing comedy, drama and Broadway musicals.

Head for this overlook to survey the mountain scenery and hike one of the three trails that begin here. The rock’s name reflects an old Cherokee legend about a heartbroken Indian maiden who threw herself from its summit.

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RESOURCE GUIDE REGIONAL

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VISITOR SERVICES

Discover Upcountry 500 E. North St., Greenville UpcountrySC.com

VisitGreenvilleSC Visitor Center 206 S. Main St. VisitGreenvilleSC.com

CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville CCNBAmphitheatre.com Greenville Convention Center 1 Exposition Drive MeetGCC.com

AIRPORT

Greenville Zoo 150 Cleveland Park Drive GreenvilleZoo.com

Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) 100 Tower Drive, Unit 2 GreenvilleDowntownAirport.com

Peace Center 300 S. Main St. PeaceCenter.org

BUSINESS SERVICES

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Better Business Bureau of Upstate South Carolina 408 N. Church St., Greenville BBB.org/UpstateSC

Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce 102 Depot St., Fountain Inn FountainInnChamber.org

City of Greenville 206 S. Main St. GreenvilleSC.gov

Upstate Forever 507 Pettigru St., Greenville UpstateForever.org

Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce 111 Trade St., Greer GreerChamber.com

City of Fountain Inn 200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn FountainInn.org

Upstate SC Alliance 124 Verdae Blvd., Suite 202, Greenville UpstateSCAlliance.com

Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin MauldinChamber.org

NEWS MEDIA

Greenville Area Development Corp. 233 N. Main St. GreenvilleEconomicDevelopment.com

AIRPORT Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) 2000 GSP Drive, Greenville GSPAirport.com

ASSOCIATIONS

WLOS (ABC) 100 Technology Drive Asheville, North Carolina WLOS.com WSPA (CBS) 250 International Drive, Spartanburg WSPA.com WHNS (Fox) 21 Interstate Court, Greenville FoxCarolina.com WYFF (NBC) 505 Rutherford St., Greenville WYFF4.com

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Greenville Chamber of Commerce 550 S. Main St., Suite 550 GreenvilleChamber.org Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce 105 W. Curtis St., Suite A, Simpsonville SimpsonvilleChamber.com Greater Travelers Rest Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 329, Travelers Rest GreaterTRChamber.com

City of Greer 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer CityOfGreer.org City of Mauldin 5 E. Butler Road, Mauldin CityOfMauldin.org City of Simpsonville 118 NE Main St., Simpsonville Simpsonville.com City of Travelers Rest 125 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest TravelersRestSC.com City of Greenville Parks & Recreation 131 Falls St., Suite 201B GreenvilleSC.gov/150/Parks-and-Recreation

ENTERTAINMENT

Greenville County 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400 GreenvilleCounty.org

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. BonSecoursArena.com

Greenville County Parks & Recreation 4806 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors GreenvilleRec.com

resource guide HOSPITALS

Spartanburg’s Barnet Park

Bon Secours Mercy Health BSMHealth.org Prisma Health PrismaHealth.org Shriners Hospitals for Children 950 W. Faris Road GreenvilleShrinersHospital.org

LIBRARIES Greenville County Library System Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place GreenvilleLibrary.org

NEWS MEDIA Community Journals Publishing Group 581 Perry Ave. CommunityJournals.com The Greenville News 32 E. Broad St. GreenvilleOnline.com GVL Today GvlToday.6amCity.com Post & Courier Greenville 1 N. Main St., fourth floor PostAndCourier.com/Greenville

POSTAL SERVICE Greenville Main Post Office 600 W. Washington St. USPS.com

Greyhound 9 Hendrix Drive Greyhound.com

UTILITIES AT&T 477 Haywood Road, Unit A ATT.com Charter Spectrum 3207 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite E5 1042 Woodruff Road Spectrum.com/services/South-Carolina/ Greenville Duke Energy 40 W. Broad St., Suite 690 Duke-Energy.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Greenville Water 407 W. Broad St. GreenvilleWater.com

Greenville County Schools 301 Camperdown Way Greenville.k12.sc.us

Laurens Electric Cooperative 1201 E. Butler Road LaurensElectric.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Piedmont Natural Gas Co. 100 Woodruff Industrial Lane PiedmontNG.com

Amtrak 1120 W. Washington St. Amtrak.com

SPARTANBURG

AIRPORT Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) 500 Ammons Road CityOfSpartanburg.org/airport

ASSOCIATION Spartanburg Area Conservancy (SPACE) 100 E. Main St., Suite 7B SpartanburgConservation.org

BUSINESS SERVICES OneSpartanburg Inc. 105 N. Pine St. OneSpartanburgInc.com

COUNTY GOVERNMENT City of Spartanburg 145 W. Broad St. CityOfSpartanburg.org City of Spartanburg Parks & Recreation 145 W. Broad St. CityOfSpartanburg.org/parks-and-recreation Spartanburg County 366 N. Church St. SpartanburgCounty.org

Downtown Trolley GreenvilleSC.gov/597/Trolley

VISITOR SERVICES

Spartanburg County Parks Department 9039 Fairforest Road SpartanburgParks.org

Greenlink 24 Vardry St. GreenvilleSC.gov/151/Greenlink-Transit

Visit Spartanburg 105 N. Pine St. VisitSpartanburg.com

Town of Duncan 153 W. Main St., Duncan TownOfDuncanSC.com

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resource guide City of Inman 20 S. Main St., Inman CityOfInman.org City of Woodruff 231 E. Hayne St., Woodruff CityOfWoodruff.com Town of Lyman 81 Groce Road, Lyman LymanSC.gov City of Wellford 127 Syphrit Road, Wellford CityOfWellford.com City of Landrum 100 Shamrock Ave., Landrum CityOfLandrumSC.com Town of Cowpens 5330 N. Main St., Cowpens TownOfCowpens.com Town of Pacolet 180 Montgomery Ave., Pacolet TownOfPacolet.com

ENTERTAINMENT Chapman Cultural Center 200 E. St. John St. ChapmanCulturalCenter.org Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 385 N. Church St. CrowdPleaser.com Zimmerli Amphitheater at Barnet Park 248 E. St. John St. CityOfSpartanburg.org/parks-and-recreation

HOSPITAL Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System SpartanburgRegional.com

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POSTAL SERVICE Spartanburg Main Post Office 250 S. Church St. USPS.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Spartanburg County School Districts District 1 (Campobello, Inman, Landrum) Spartanburg1.k12.sc.us District 2 (Boiling Springs, Chesnee, Inman, Mayo) Spart2.org District 3 (Cowpens, Pacolet, Spartanburg) Spartanburg3.org District 4 (Woodruff) Spartanburg4.org District 5 (Duncan, Moore, Reidville, Wellford) Spart5.net District 6 (Moore, Pauline, Roebuck, Spartanburg) Spart6.org District 7 (Spartanburg) Spartanburg7.org

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Amtrak 290 Magnolia St. Amtrak.com Free Downtown Shuttle Service Corner of Wall and Main streets CityOfSpartanburg.org/downtown-parking

LIBRARIES

Greyhound Bus Lines 100 N. Liberty St. Greyhound.com

Spartanburg County Public Libraries Headquarters Library 151 S. Church St. InfoDepot.org

Spartanburg Area Regional Transit Agency (SPARTA) 693 N. Church St. CityOfSpartanburg.org/sparta

NEWS MEDIA

UTILITIES

Spartanburg Herald-Journal 189 W. Main St. GoUpstate.com

AT&T 127 E. Blackstock Road ATT.com

Spartanburg Magazine 189 W. Main St. GoUpstate.com

Duke Energy Carolinas 300 Jones Road Duke-Energy.com

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Piedmont Natural Gas Co. 501 W. Blackstock Road PiedmontNG.com Spartanburg Water 200 Commerce St. SpartanburgWater.org Spectrum 1855 E. Main St. Spectrum.com Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District 9750 Warren H. Abernathy Highway SJWD.com

ANDERSON VISITOR SERVICES Visit Anderson 110 Federal St., Suite 8 VisitAnderson.com Pendleton District Historical, Recreational and Tourism Commission 125 Queen St., Pendleton Pendleton-District.org

AIRPORT Anderson Regional Airport (AND) 5805 Airport Road AndersonCountySC.org/airport

BUSINESS SERVICES Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce 129 N. Main St., Suite 200 AndersonSCChamber.com

ENTERTAINMENT Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. AndersonEvents.com/facilities/civic-center Electric City Playhouse 514 N. Murray Ave. ECPlayhouse.com The Market Theatre Company 110 Federal St. MarketTheatre.org

COUNTY GOVERNMENT City of Anderson 401 Main St. CityOfAndersonSC.com

resource guide City of Anderson Parks and Recreation 401 Main St. CityOfAndersonSC.com/recreation Anderson County 101 S. Main St. AndersonCountySC.org

POSTAL SERVICE Anderson Main Post Office 1900B N. Main St. USPS.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Anderson County Parks and Recreation Department 101 S. Main St. AndersonCountySC.org/parks

Anderson County School Districts District 1 (Pelzer, Powdersville, West Pelzer, Williamston) Anderson1.org

Town of Pendleton 310 Greenville St., Pendleton TownOfPendleton.org

District 2 (Belton, Honea Path) Anderson2.org

Town of Williamston 12 W. Main St., Williamston WilliamstonSC.us City of Belton 306 Anderson St., Belton CityOfBeltonSC.com Town of Iva 204 E. Jackson St., Iva TownOfIva.org Town of West Pelzer 30 Main St., Pelzer WestPelzer.com

HOSPITAL AnMed Health AnmedHealth.org

LIBRARY Anderson County Library System Anderson County Main Library 300 N. McDuffie St. AndersonLibrary.org

NEWS MEDIA Anderson Independent Mail 1000 Williamston Road IndependentMail.com

District 3 (Iva, Starr) ACSD3.org District 4 (Pendleton, Townville) Anderson4.org District 5 (Anderson) Anderson5.net

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Electric City Transit 401 Main St. CityOfAndersonSC.com/transit Greyhound Bus Lines 4500 N. Highway 81 Greyhound.com

UTILITIES Anderson Regional Joint Water System 998 Hunters Trail ARJWater.com AT&T 3518 Clemson Blvd. ATT.com Blue Ridge Electric Co-op 734 W. Main St., Pickens BlueRidge.CoOp Duke Energy 1636 Pearman Dairy Road Duke-Energy.com

Anderson Magazine 2306 Cobbs Way AndersonMagazine.com

Electric City Utilities 401 Main St. CityOfAndersonSC.com/utilities-water

The Electric City News 309 N. Main St. TheElectricCityNews.com

Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority 311 S. Pendleton St., Easley FHNGA.com

Piedmont Natural Gas Co. 100 Woodruff Industrial Lane, Greenville PiedmontNG.com Charter Spectrum 2909 N. Main St. Spectrum.com

GREENVILLE HOTELS AC Hotel Greenville 315 S. Main St., Greenville ACGreenville.com Aloft Greenville Downtown 5 N. Laurens St., Greenville AloftGreenvilleDowntown.com Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown 50 W. Broad St., Greenville MarriottCourtyardGreenville.com Courtyard by Marriott GreenvilleSpartanburg Airport 115 The Parkway, Greenville Marriott.com/gspph Crowne Plaza Greenville 851 Congaree Road, Greenville @CrownePlazaGreenvilleSC Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown RiverPlace 250 RiverPlace, Greenville EmbassySuitesGreenvilleDowntown.com Greenville Marriott One Parkway East, Greenville Marriott.com/gspap Hampton Inn & Suites GreenvilleDowntown-RiverPlace 171 RiverPlace, Greenville HamptonInnAndSuitesGreenville.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Greenville-Downtown 407 N. Main St., Greenville HIExpress.com/greenvilledtwn Home2 Suites Greenville Downtown 350 N. Main St., Greenville GreenvilleDowntown.Home2SuitesByHilton.com Homewood Suites Greenville Downtown 950 S. Main St., Greenville @Homewood.GreenvilleDowntown EXPLORE 864 / 151

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Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown 128 E. Broad St., Greenville HyattPlaceGreenvilleDowntown.com Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main St., Greenville Greenville.Hyatt.com Modal 813 Augusta St., Greenville StayModal.com Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites Greenville Downtown 200 E. Washington St., Greenville Marriott.com/gspgs Marriott.com/gspgr The Westin Poinsett 120 S. Main St., Greenville WestinPoinsettGreenville.com

SPARTANBURG HOTELS AC Hotel Spartanburg 225 W. Main St., Spartanburg ACSpartanburg.com Spartanburg Marriott 299 N. Church St., Spartanburg Marriott.com/spamc

DONNA JOHNSTON Manager Of Business Development

ANDERSON HOTELS The Bleckey Inn 151 E. Church St., Anderson BleckleyInn.com

LIZZIE CAMPBELL & CAMDEN JOHNSON Client Service Managers MICHAEL ALLEN & KIM COLLIER Advertising Designers

Holiday Inn Anderson 3509 Clemson Blvd., Anderson @HolidayInnAnderson

SANGEETA HARDY, MARY HILL & HEATHER PROPP Marketing Representatives

Hilton Garden Inn Anderson 115 Destination Blvd., Anderson Hilton.com/en/hotels/andgigi

Contributing Writers SCOTT GOULD, DIANE JACKSON, M. LINDA LEE

CLEMSON HOTELS The Abernathy 157 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson TheAbernathy.com Lakeside Lodge Clemson 13500 Clemson Blvd., Seneca LakesideLodgeClemson.com The Inn at Patrick Square 115 Market St., Clemson InnAtPatrickSquare.com

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