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Featured Area........... 8 Getting Here............12 Must-Sees................14 Attractions...............19

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Dining & Shopping... 33

Billy Dunlap President/CEO

Lodging................... 49

Rebekah Ardis SVP, Finance & Administration

Agri-Tourism........... 59 Events..................... 64 Visitor Info.............. 68

Sonja Burris SVP, Marketing & Communications Allison Cleveland VP, Partnership & Visitor Services Andy Clinton VP, Sales Jenny Waller VP, Destination Services Brianna Francis VP, Digital Communications Trina Ricks Visitor Center Specialist

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The City of York boasts a Historic downtown, once known as the “Charleston of the Upcountry.” York offers Southern hospitality with architecture that gives the city that charming small-town appeal visitors relish. Just ask USA Today. York was named a winner in the 2019 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Small Town Cultural Scene.

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Discover an array of specialty shops, vintage stores and boutiques. York embraces over 180 landmarks listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Just beyond the bustle of downtown, York offers golf and local farm stands featuring fresh produce. If dining and entertainment are on the agenda, indulge in the variety of restaurants and quaint eateries, then take in a concert, play or movie at the historic Sylvia Theater or McCelvey Center. Annually, York hosts festivals, parades and events bringing together community and visitors alike.

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Visit on any given day and enjoy everything York has to offer!

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Welcome to York County, SC – an adventurous, accessible and authentic Southern experience. York County is a destination that offers big-city amenities in a warm, friendly environment known for its hospitality. We are Charlotte’s southern neighbor and the northernmost county in the Olde English District region of South Carolina. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing counties in the state of South Carolina, York County is comprised of nine municipalities – including the towns of Clover, Fort Mill, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon and Smyrna and the cities of Rock Hill, Tega Cay and York. Each unique community, from rural to urban, shares a rich cultural heritage.

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Getting Here Charlotte/ Douglas International Airport, the bridge between the Carolinas and the world, is located in the middle of the Carolinas, along I-77. The airport offers non-stop service to over 120 destinations worldwide.

Only 10 minutes south of Charlotte, N.C., York County is the northernmost county in the Olde English District region of South Carolina. Getting to York County is easy with convenient access via national highways US 21, US 321 and Interstate I-77. It is also serviced by I-85 which intersects I-77 just 12 miles north of the county line.

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Year-round fun in York County Strolling through acres of sunflowers, biting into an apple cider doughnut after picking the perfect pumpkin. Slow things down floating down the Catawba River or sip a cocktail with the perfect sunset over Lake Wylie. You can do everything with this perfect year-round bucket list in York County!

FALL • Kings Mountain National Military Park: Step back in time the first weekend in October, with the re-enactment of the Battle of Kings Mountain at Kings Mountain National Military Park. This battle was the turning point in the American Revolution. Spend the night and camp and hike at Kings Mountain State Park next door. • Apple Picking: Can you smell the fresh apple cider doughnuts out of the fryer? Don’t miss apple picking, cider tasting and fresh doughnuts at Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill in York! Go on a Friday night in September for one of their bonfires! • Fall Farm Festivals: Don’t miss fun on the farm for the whole family. Stop by Bush-N-Vine and Black’s Peaches for loads of memory making. Pick your own pumpkin or get lost in a corn maze. Take a hayride and pet farm animals, it’s a day in York County you’ll never forget!

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WINTER • ChristmasVille: This winter-filled festival turns downtown Rock Hill into a whimsical wonderland or Hallmark-esqe movie set. Tour the old-world village, visit Santa in his special workshop, or listen to the carolers stroll Main Street. Take a spin on the ice-skating rink and take in the holiday joy! • Catch a NarroWay Christmas Production: Get your tickets early for the extremely popular NarroWay Productions’ “The Real Christmas Story” dinner theater. The show runs daily in December through the 22nd. • Carowinds Winterfest: Enjoy millions of lights strung across Carowinds Amusement Park for their Winterfest Celebration. Daily shows filled with winter holiday cheer fill the theme park. A nightly Winterfest Wonderland Parade is new this year! Winterfest runs from November 24 through December 31.

SPRING • Festivals: Spring in York County is jam-packed with festivals! Here’s three you can’t miss. Come-See-Me is a 10-day festival that takes over Rock Hill. Don’t miss the parade, tailgate party, and fireworks! The South PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

Battle of Hucks Defeat Reenactment at Historic Brattonsville

Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour

Glencairn Garden Carolina Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill celebrates all things Strawberries the first weekend in May. Try a different strawberry treat from every vendor. Don’t miss St. Patrick’s Day across York County, Clover’s downtown festival will make you believe you’re Irish! • Anne Springs Close Greenway: Don’t miss spring on the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill. This 2,100-acre nature park is filled with adventures. Tour the 1940s Dairy Barn or check out the new Greenway Gateway filled with food, drinks, and merchandise! Book a horseback riding trip, mountain bike, or simply explore the trails. You can’t go wrong.

SUMMER • Ag + Art Tour York County: York County is home to so many private and commercial farms, and nearly two dozen of them open for the Ag + Art Tour York County for a couple of weekends in June. This free tour gives you an opportunity to shop local artisans and check out farms across the county. • Carowinds & Carolina Harbor Waterpark: When the temperatures spike, there’s only one place to go: Carowinds! Try out their newest coaster, The Copperhead Strike inside Blue Ridge Junction. Or head to

Carolina Harbor to cool down on the water slides. • Water Activities: If it’s summer, you have to plan an activity on the water. York County is home to the Catawba River and Lake Wylie. Put in your kayak or paddle board on Lake Wylie or tube down the Catawba, putting in at the Lake Wylie Dam or Riverwalk Carolinas. Looking for something more extreme? Try SouthTown Wake Park, the area’s only cable wakeboarding park, or jump on their inflatable obstacle course. • Mr. Putty’s & Mr. Stumpy’s: If it’s a family-filled day of adventure, Mr. Putty’s and Mr. Stumpy’s is what you’re looking for. This extreme mini-golf course has it all: a ropes course, zipline, jumping station and 18 holes of mini golf. Then stop by their axe-throwing experience for fun for mom and dad. Stop by the 19th hole for a local beer! • Historic Brattonsville: Step back in time and visit Historic Brattonsville, an 800-acre American Revolutionary War site and living history farm that tells the story of a family called Bratton. This site offers year-round programs that depict what life was like in the Piedmont’s Carolina Backcountry during the 18th and 19th centuries. In July, you won’t want to miss the annual anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Huck’s Defeat. VisitYorkCounty.com

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Attractions York County is the perfect place to dive into history, culture, arts and entertainment. Whether you are a Native American history buff, passionate about arts and gardens or looking for the next big thrill, York County has something for you.

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Adventure Air Sports

2375 Cherry Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.326.5867 • www.rockhill.adventureairsports.com Adventure Air Sports is your one-stop-shop for all things fun and adventurous. Facilities include the largest ninja course in the Carolinas, a zipline, a bouldering wall, a state-of-theart trampoline park, a trapeze, and much more! We also provide event space and catering for group trips.

Anne Springs Close Greenway

2573 Lake Haigler Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.547.4575 • www.ascgreenway.org Opened to the community in 1995, the Anne Springs Close Greenway strives to provide opportunities for recreation, education and fitness on more than 2,100 acres of preserved land in historic Fort Mill. The Greenway features 36 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding; a restored 1940s dairy barn; a 125-foot suspension bridge; two 200-year-old log cabins; the historic Springfield House; and a replica grist mill modeled after the historic Garrison-Webb Gristmill. Whether it be through special events, school trips, guided tours, individual visits or volunteer opportunities, be sure to explore the Greenway and take advantage of everything it has to offer throughout the year.

Baxter Town Center

951 Market St., Ste. 103, Fort Mill, SC 29708 803.802.8696 • www.baxtertowncenter.com Baxter Town Center is reminiscent of a quaint downtown with a charming small-town streetscape. It has true Southern flavor and hospitality infused in every business.

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Camp Canaan and Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour

3111 Sand Island Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.327.6932 • www.campcanaan.org Canaan is a Retreat Center and Adventure Hot Spot located on a 100-acre island in the Catawba River. With a wide range of activities and a beautiful setting, Canaan is a perfect place for your group volunteer day, or out of office meeting with team building, zipline adventures, swimming pool, walking trails and more. Don’t just dream of flying anymore, make it your favorite pastime at Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour. This 3-hour exhilarating adventure starts at the tree tops in a 70ft tower, then zips across the Catawba River a total of 6 times. The Full Zipline Tour includes 9-Ziplines, suspended bridge and walking trails through the woods. This high-flying adventure is for all ages (minimum weight 75 lbs., maximum 265) that you won’t want to miss!

Camp Cherokee Canopy Tour

1299 Camp Cherokee Rd., Blacksburg, SC 29702 (located in Kings Mountain State Park) 803.329.9622 • www.ymcacampcherokee.org Camp Cherokee Canopy Tour is a 3-hour experience that will take participants through eight ziplines and two bridges high above the pristine beauty of Camp Cherokee located in Kings Mountain State Park. The tour culminates with a 700-foot long zipline across portions of Lake York. Participants must weigh between 75-250 lbs. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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Carolina Creative Expressions

244 E. Black St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.389.7887 • www.carolinacreativeexpressions.com Carolina Creative Expressions is proud to bring a paint and sip studio to Rock Hill, SC! We offer pre-drawn canvas, open paint and featured artist events! Please contact us for birthday parties, bridal showers, girls and couple nights out! Our studio is also available for rental for your special event(s).

Carowinds & Carolina Harbor Waterpark

14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273 704.588.2600 • www.carowinds.com Carowinds offers a full day of fun and excitement for everyone with over 60 rides, shows and attractions. Little ones love the crazy antics of Snoopy and the PEANUTS™ gang in the 12-acre Camp Snoopy children’s area, complete with attractions for all ages. Thrill-seekers can scream out loud on spine-tingling thrill rides or experience one of 14 world-class rollercoasters. Feel the sting of Fury 325, voted “Best Steel Rollercoaster” in the world three years in a row by the readers of Amusement Today. Get completely soaked – again and again – at Carolina Harbor Waterpark, included with park admission. Stay where you play on-site at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott or Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort. Your memories are waiting. Start your Carowinds getaway today!

Catawba Indian Cultural Center

1536 Tom Stevens Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.328.2427 • www.catawbaindiancrafts.com Experience Rock Hill’s Native American culture and share in the many traditions of the Ye Iswah h’reh, or People of the River. The Catawba Cultural Preservation Project maintains a living treasure of tremendous worth. The Center is housed in the only remaining Reservation

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Schoolhouse. Visit the Cultural Center, which includes a craft store featuring unique handcrafted Catawba pottery and other Native American Tribes crafts. New and improved exhibits offer an educational glimpse into the Catawba past. Experience the picturesque half-mile walking trail along an 18th-century wagon trail to end at the scenic banks of the Catawba River. Call to ask about cost and minimum group rates for our two-hour cultural programs that include history, language, pottery demo, drumming and dancing.

Center for the Arts

121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.328.2787• www.yorkcountyarts.org Located in the historic Downtown Rock Hill Cultural District, the Center for the Arts is housed in two restored 121-year-old buildings. Offices of the Arts Council of York County, the Dalton, Perimeter, and Edmund Lewandowski Classroom Galleries, and private artist studios are located in the Center for the Arts. The Dalton Gallery features 7-9 exhibitions each year by local, regional, national and international artists. The Center for the Arts offers space for workshops, receptions, meetings and small performances.

Ceramics & More Art Studio

190 Chester St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.328.8576 • www.artstudiosc.com Welcome to Ceramics & More, where you can discover the exciting hobby of painting and decorating ceramics. Come in and enjoy a time for creativity and relaxation, and create wonderful memories while building great relationships with family and friends. It is something even young children can easily do. By offering a mixture of contemporary and traditional opportunities for everyone, from the beginner to the experienced, you will find something new and exciting with each visit. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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Cherry Park

1466 Cherry Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.5672 • www.rockhillrocks.com Cherry Park is Rock Hill’s state-of-the-art recreational complex where five softball/baseball fields and five multi-purpose fields draw crowds to games throughout the year. This 68-acre facility includes a playground, picnic tables and grills, a large covered picnic shelter, an enclosed shelter for informal gatherings, and a 1.5 mile lighted, secured walking, biking and jogging trail. Admission is free. Fees are charged to attend weekend softball tournaments. Gracing the entrance to the softball/baseball fields is a 14-foot bronze sculpture modeled after legendary ballplayer Mighty Casey.

Comporium Telephone Museum

117 Elk Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.324.4030 • www.comporium.com Spend an hour or so learning about the history of communications as well as a little history of Rock Hill, SC. Free admission and fun for family members of all ages. Groups are welcome. Call 803.324.4030 for group reservations. Get hands-on learning experiences through videos and audio devices, see the telephone booth, Mack truck and switchboard. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.

Escape Eight

115 Oakland Ave., Ste. 101, Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.386.3841 • www.escapeeight.com Escape Eight is a physical adventure game in which a team of two to eight players solve puzzles, find clues and achieve the final goal. You will choose between two elaborately themed rooms. You will have one hour to escape. Communication and time are of the essence. Escape is not guaranteed; however, laughter, bonding and memories are. Are you prepared to escape or doomed to failure?

Fort Mill Community Playhouse

220 Main St., Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.548.8102 • www.fortmillcommunityplayhouse.org The Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents awardwinning performances in downtown Fort Mill. Celebrating their 40th Season, this non-profit, all volunteer group enriches the community through the performing arts.

Fort Mill History Museum

107 Clebourne St., Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.802.3646 • www.fmhm.org Located in the historic Wilson House built in 1866, the Fort Mill History Museum showcases the history of the Fort Mill area through interactive exhibits, a living history video archive, extensive artifact displays and live

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events. Permanent exhibits featuring Fort Mill in the 20th Century, Fort Mill in Service, The History of Springs Cotton Mills, and 400 Years of Fort Mill are on display. The museum also offers private group tours and walking tours of historic Main Street by appointment. FMHM is open 10 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday.

120 is to connect artists within the community and all over the Metrolina area and display their artwork with special focus on students work. The exhibit is open to the public Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

Gettys Art Center

300 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 www.fountainparkrockhill.com Fountain Park is an animated, interactive fountain with central green space and a small outdoor performance venue suitable for small public events. It was completed in late 2014. The fountain has one of the highest water features in the world, and has a spectacular show that begins five minutes before the hour and builds up to the 110-foot center jet geyser on the hour. It also lights up at night to make for a beautiful scene.

201 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.328.2787 • www.yorkcountyarts.org The Gettys Art Center, managed by the Arts Council of York County, is located in the Downtown Rock Hill Cultural District. It is a true arts destination for York County as it is home to offices of the Arts Council of York County, the Rock Hill Pottery Center, Downtown Artistry, Friday Arts Project, Hill City Church, Concerts at the Courtroom and artist studios. Concerts are often held in the renovated historic courtroom on the second floor at the Gettys. It’s the perfect place to host receptions, meetings or other special occasions.

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201 E Main St, Ste. 205 (located at the Gettys Art Center) www.fridayartsproject.org Friday Arts Project is an arts group that curate conversations and fosters craft to make us better humans. We host weekly dynamic discussion groups, consistent drawing events, and periodic engaging lectures. Each November we run a small arts festival, called the Art Party. We mentor artists and non-artists on how important art is to community life. We also curate an art gallery out of our studio space on the second floor of the Gettys Art Center. It is a gathering space for artists, a place to stir our imaginations, and to assist in better serving Rock Hill and beyond.

Gallery 120 at Clover Community Center

120 Bethel St., Clover, SC 29710 803.222.9493 • www.cloversc.org Gallery 120, located inside the Clover Community Center, showcases an array of works from various local and regional artists on a monthly basis. The mission of Gallery

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1000 Riverwalk Pkwy. (off Cherry Road/Hwy 21) Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.326.BIKE (803.326.2453) • www.giordanavelodrome.com Opened in March 2012, this 250m world-class velodrome is part of the Rock Hill Outdoor Center at Riverwalk, owned and operated by the City of Rock Hill. The facility, endorsed by USA Cycling, hosts national and UCI caliber events while introducing the local community to the Olympic sport of track cycling through a variety of rider development and outreach programs. At the Velodrome, cyclists can find their home base for training and development. This year-round facility offers programs for cyclists of all stages and ages, providing equipment, instruction, and track races through partnerships with the Rock Hill Bicycle Club and other cycling advocacy groups. A certification process is required of all cyclists, regardless of cycling ability, before riding on the track. The races provide great entertainment for spectators of all ages. Visit www.giordanavelodrome.com for a list of events and more information. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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Glencairn Garden

725 Crest St. (Corner of Crest Street and Charlotte Avenue), Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.5620 • www.rockhillrocks.com Eleven acres of fountains, lily ponds and paths wind through azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria and many other beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees. This four-season garden is the focal point for Rock Hill’s annual Come-See-Me Festival and other annual events. Additional features at Glencairn include the Veterans Garden, the Victory Garden and the Children’s Garden. Open during daylight hours.

Historical Center of York County

210 E. Jefferson St., York, SC 29745 803.684.3948 • www.chmuseums.org The Historical Center of York County serves as the county’s archival repository and provides opportunities for genealogical and historical research. The Historical Center is also home to the Southern Revolutionary War Institute. Open Monday-Friday from 10 am – 4 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 10 am - 4 pm.

Historic Brattonsville

1444 Brattonsville Rd., McConnells, SC 29726 803.684.2327 • www.chmuseums.org Historic Brattonsville features more than 30 colonial and antebellum structures, including two house museums. The plantation spreads over 800 acres and includes farmed land with heritage breed animals, a Revolutionary War battlefield site with interpretive trail and a nature preserve with miles of walking trails. Seasonal events, re-enactments, and living history programs interpret life in the Carolina Backcountry from the 1750s to the 1850s. Historic Brattonsville’s award-winning African American programs are an essential part of telling the story of the Carolina Piedmont. There is limited handicap accessibility.

Kings Mountain National Military Park 2625 Park Rd., Blacksburg, SC 29702 864.936.7921 • www.nps.gov/kimo

President Herbert Hoover declared the battlefield at Kings Mountain to be “a place of inspiring memories.” It is the place that changed the course of history for South Carolina and the United States during the Revolutionary War. The park preserves the entire battlefield in a natural setting evocative of the Carolina frontier of 1780, commemorating one of the most important American victories of the American Revolution. The park includes a 1.5-mile, walking-only battlefield trail that is dotted with monuments and markers, including the Chronicle Marker, erected in 1815 and the second-oldest battlefield monument in the U.S.; a film presentation; a museum exhibit area with battlefield artifacts; a gift shop and bookstore; and a hiking trail. There is a backcountry campsite approximately three miles from the visitor center, and horse trails are also available for visitors who bring their own horses. Closed New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Kings Mountain State Park

1277 Park Rd., Blacksburg, SC 29702 803.222.3209 / 866.345.PARK www.southcarolinaparks.com Kings Mountain State Park is a 6,883-acre retreat on the fast-growing Interstate 85 corridor. The park has two lakes and several streams for fishing and almost 35 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. The park has a 19th-century living history farm and 115 campsites with individual water and electrical hookups, plus 10 rustic tent sites. Camps Cherokee and York provide for large groups and feature rustic cabins, a dining hall and bathhouses. A 15-site campground is designated for equestrian users. Pets must be on a leash or other physical restraint at all times. An admission fee applies to day visitors age 16 and older.

Lake Wylie and Ebenezer Park

4490 Boatshore Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.366.6620 • www.yorkcountygov.com Water recreation is an integral lifestyle of York VisitYorkCounty.com

A R E A AT T R A C T I O N S County. With 325 miles of shoreline, Lake Wylie is ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and sailing. Since portions of this lake lie in both North and South Carolina, fishermen are advised to obtain proper licenses. The temperate, yet wonderfully distinct seasonal changes not only enhance the area’s beauty, but also afford year-round enjoyment of outdoor pastimes. Pack a picnic and watch the sunset from lakeside swings or take to the lake for fishing and recreational boating. Stay overnight at one of Ebenezer Park’s 69 campsites.

Main Street Children’s Museum

133 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.2121 • www.chmuseums.org Closed for repair; re-opening in 2020. Inspired by the artwork of Vernon Grant, classic nursery rhymes were delightfully reimagined into three-dimensional play, learning and imagination spaces for young children from birth to six and their families. Enjoy family memory-making as youngsters engage in creative programs and experiences.

Manchester Meadows

337 E. Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.326.3792 • www.rockhillrocks.com This 70-acre park features six regulation and two championship soccer fields, a seating capacity of 1,500, and a pavilion that includes concessions, restrooms, park offices, and a multi-purpose meeting space. This sports park also provides a pond, playground areas, picnic shelters and trails for walking or biking. It’s much more than just soccer! Manchester Meadows conveniently adjoins Manchester Village, one of Rock Hill’s outstanding shopping and dining areas.

McCelvey Center

212 E. Jefferson St., York, SC 29745 803.684.3948 • www.chmuseums.org The McCelvey Center is the original site of the Yorkville Female Academy founded in 1852 and includes the 500seat Lowry Family Theater. Noted for its remarkable acoustics, the historic theater has a lovely 1920s ambiance and hosts Culture and Heritage Museums’ annual Southern Sound Series and the Grand Ole McCelvey summer concert series. The mission of the Lowry Family Theater is to present the unique heritage of the Carolina Piedmont through the performing arts while maintaining a quality venue for community enrichment. Visit www. chmuseums.org for concert dates and admission.

MindGames Escape Room Rock Hill

1807 Cherry Rd. Ste. 135, Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.366.6475 • www.mindgamesrh.com MindGames Rock Hill is an interactive scenario-based game, where players use puzzles and elements of the room to escape within a 60-minute time limit.

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Mr. Putty’s Fun Park

2333 Dam Rd., Tega Cay, SC 29708 844.677.8889 • www.mrputtys.com Enjoy the most UNIQUE day of fun you’ve ever had at Charlotte’s premier Family Entertainment Facility, Mr. Putty’s Fun Park! With something for everyone, Mr. Putty’s certainly NEVER has the problem of anyone leaving without a permanent smile. Whether you want to bounce into the clouds on the latest in Bungee Bouncing technology or blast off a bit further on Mr. Putty’s “Spaceball”! (A human gyrosphere used by REAL N.A.S.A. Astronauts to simulate weightlessness in space!) Mr. Putty’s is the place for you! Don’t forget about Ropes Courses, Zip-Lines, Rock Climbing and, oh did we mention, Axe Throwing and a beer garden for those 21+? But remember! Mini-Golf is just like regular golf, except you’re allowed to talk; you only need one club and you don’t have to wear funky plaid pants!

Museum of York County

4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.329.2121 • www.chmuseums.org Focusing on the natural history of the region in which we live, visitors are invited to experience the Carolina Piedmont and its connections to the rest of the world with award-winning exhibitions and nature-based programs. The Naturalist Center offers more than 2,000 specimens at your fingertips while the Settlemyre Planetarium features out-of-this world programs through state-of-the art digital projection. In 2020, a new major exhibition “Ice Age Carolinas: Exploring our Pleistocene Past” will transport visitors to a very different time when strange and fascinating beasts roamed our land. The Museum Store has a selection of local goods and nature-themed gifts. Outdoor amenities include a nature trail and picnic area. Group rates available.

NarroWay Productions

3327 Hwy. 51, Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.802.2300 • www.narroway.net Great food! Great shows! A great time! NarroWay is the premier Christian theater of the South. One of the top-rated dinner theaters in the Carolinas, NarroWay features award-winning dinner shows every weekend. Be greeted, seated and served by the performing cast. Enjoy a delicious dinner themed like the show and prepared fresh on-site. Experience Southern hospitality at its finest. Be captivated with original scripts, live animals, special effects and a magnificent cast. While Broadway-style shows are NarroWay’s trademark, it also offers mystery theaters, holiday events, field trips, virtue-based shows for children and more! Entertainment is changing the world. NarroWay is changing entertainment. There is an extended holiday schedule for Christmas and Easter. Group rates are available. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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New Centre Park

501 Memorial Dr., Clover, SC 29710 803.222.9493 • www.cloversc.org New Centre Park is Clover’s newest and largest park at 50 acres, featuring four lighted soccer fields, concession stand, and restrooms. Future phases will include an amphitheater, splash pad, disc golf, walking trails, picnic shelters, miracle field, tennis and basketball courts and a sand volleyball court.

Ole York Xscapes, LLC

421 E. Liberty St., York, SC 29745 803.818.5803 • www.oleyorkxscapes.com We offer a challenging, yet FUN immersive, timed adventure-based experience in decorated, themed rooms. Players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategies from the characteristics in the room. Only collective wit, logic and teamwork will get the players out in time. Many will enter … Few will escape. Open Wednesday – Sunday.

Piedmont Medical Center Trail, Mountain Bike Trails & Canoe/Kayak Launch

Herrons Ferry Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.329.5620 • www.rockhillrocks.com The Piedmont Medical Center Trail is a linear 3.35-mile paved, multi-use trail along the Catawba River offering a shaded walk among the trees with breathtaking river views. The trail spans Riverwalk at its northern end to River Park at its southern end. The Riverwalk portion of the trail provides access to several miles of mountain bike trails with varying levels of difficulty. A canoe/kayak launch is located near the trailhead in Riverwalk. An additional trail access point is the Catawba River Trailhead (100 Celriver Rd.) which has restrooms, a water fountain and parking. It connects to the Piedmont Medical Center Trail between mile markers 2.25 and 2.50. Trail open dawn to dusk.

River Park

1782 Quality Cir., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.5620 • www.rockhillrocks.com River Park’s 70 acres along the pristine Catawba River offer a place to enjoy nature, trails and river access. Park features include a canoe/kayak launch, picnic tables, a large covered shelter and an outdoor classroom area. Several miles of trails wind through the woods and include natural, boardwalk and paved surfaces. Among these, the Piedmont Medical Center Trail runs along the river and is a 10 ft. wide, paved, multi-use trail that continues into the Riverwalk development. Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. October to February and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. March to September.

Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track

1307 Riverwalk Pkwy., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.326.2441 • www.rockhillscbmx.com The BMX Supercross track is the first Olympic-caliber

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training facility on the East Coast, and one of only a handful in the United States. The site hosts local, state, regional, national and UCI caliber events while providing a safe introduction to BMX cycling to residents and Olympic hopefuls. The track is accessible to all ages and skill levels through a variety of programs, races and events.

Rock Hill Community Theatre

1262 Riverchase Blvd. (Illumine Church), Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.326.7428 • www.rockhilltheatre.org Rock Hill Community Theatre is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that has been a vital part of the arts community in Rock Hill for over 25 years. RHCT promotes the love of theater for all ages!

Rock Hill Criterium Course

1307 Riverwalk Pkwy., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.326.2441 • www.rockhillrocks.com The Rock Hill Criterium Course is a 1.1 mile, 22-footwide paved bicycle course closed to vehicular traffic for cyclists at all skill levels to enjoy. This course is designed for both recreational and competitive cyclists. It provides a safe place to ride bikes with minimal interaction with pedestrians and motor vehicles.

Rock Hill Outdoor Center Greens

Riverwalk Pkwy., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.5620 This big, open green space at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center is perfect for passive recreation and free play activities. Bring a Frisbee disc, kite or beach ball to toss around!

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SouthTown Wake Park venue that hosts sports events, conferences, trade shows, concerts and local athletic programs. This state-of-the-art facility features a championship court with stadium seating, a main court accommodating eight basketball (or 16 volleyball) games, and a 8,000 sq. ft. multipurpose space. The Sports and Event Center is the centerpiece of University Center, a mixed-use site with restaurants, office space, retail, apartments and a growing list of attractions together connecting Winthrop University to Old Town Rock Hill.

Rock Hill Tennis Center

897 Maplewood Ln., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.326.3842 • www.rockhillrocks.com This top-notch facility is designed for tennis enthusiasts and tournament play. It consists of 11 regulation courts, one of which is a championship court with stadium seating. Additional features include an observation deck, a pro-shop and concession area. Public play, memberships and lessons are available. Additional courts are nearby for tournaments.

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SouthTown Wake Park

255 E. Rambo Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.324.3020 • www.southtownwakepark.com SouthTown Wake Park is a full-sized cable wakeboard complex. Cable wakeboarding pulls a rider by an overhead cable ski system over features. At SouthTown Wake Park, riders are able to participate in one of the world’s fastest growing extreme sports. Its newest feature is the Aqua Park, an inflatable obstacle course that’s perfect for all and a great idea for birthday parties, team bonding and group events.

Sylvia Theater

27 North Congress St., York, SC 29745 803.684.5590 • www.sylviatheatre.com The Sylvia Theater is the culmination of dreams. This 100-year-old building offers a place where the unknown, newly discovered, and popular singer and songwriter can gather to play their art and collaborate with other artists in the pursuit of good music. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

A R E A AT T R A C T I O N S The Sylvia offers a venue where the music is the main purpose for being here. It’s a vision shared by all who will grace the Sylvia’s center stage and the patrons who will follow.

Tiaras and Tales

921 Crossroads Plaza, Ste. 30, Tega Cay, SC 29708 803.820.1553 • www.tiarasandtales.com Tiaras and Tales, a children’s party and studio, is an open play, and birthday party studio which focuses on dressing up, princess makeovers, tea party for the finest royalty, art and craft, and, of course fairy tales. Each session is hosted by a Fairy Godmother, who would love to wave her wand to make your children smile.

The Rock Hill Outdoor Center

Riverwalk Pkwy., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.5620 • www.rockhillrocks.com The Rock Hill Outdoor Center is a dynamic collection of public recreation facilities located in the Riverwalk community. Spread throughout the development, these venues include the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track, the Giordana Velodrome, the Piedmont Medical Center Trail, the Rock Hill Criterium and the Outdoor Center Greens. Mountain bike trails and a canoe/kayak launch are also part of the Rock Hill Outdoor Center. Hours vary; information is available for each facility in this guide.

The White Home

258 E. White St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.1020 • www.historicrockhill.com | www. thewhitehomesc.com Built in 1838, in what is now the historic East Town District, the White Home is one of the first homes constructed in Rock Hill. Five generations of the White family cared for this treasure until 2005 when Historic Rock Hill purchased the property and began a five-year restoration effort. Today, this beautiful 4-acre site includes a museum with a collection of historic photographs and documents. Guided or self-guided tours are available, which tell the story of how the White Family impacted the creation of Rock Hill, also encompasses a great deal of background on York County and Rock Hill history as a whole. The home also serves as a venue for private and corporate events, parties, and is a perfect setting for weddings. The White Home houses the administrative offices of the Historic Rock Hill organization. The White Home is open for tours Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Group Tours of the home and guided walking tours of downtown Rock Hill are also available by appointment. Tours start at $5.

Walter Elisha Park

345 N. White St., Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.547.2273 • www.fortmillsc.gov Walter Elisha Park is a 12-acre park located on North White Street between Ardrey Street and Sidney Johnson Street that offers several amenities such as a walking trail, play-

ground facilities, and a large green space that is home to the Town’s annual “The SC Strawberry Festival.” Park hours are 6:30 am-9:30 pm daily. The park offers the following amenities: 0.6-mile walking trail, Children’s Play Equipment (slides, jungle gym, etc.), and Large Green Space.

Winthrop Lake and Recreation Facilities

1162 Eden Ter., Rock Hill, SC 29733 803.323.2129 • www.winthrop.edu This impressive recreational and research complex surrounds Winthrop Lake and is located approximately one mile from the university’s main campus. Facilities include the Winthrop Coliseum, as well as baseball, softball, tennis, soccer and track complexes, an outdoor education center, protected Piedmont wetlands and several recreational fields. A challenging 18-hole disc golf course has been the site of U.S. and World Disc Golf championships. A driving range, where visitors may hit and retrieve their own golf balls, is located near the Winthrop Ballpark. The one-mile loop around the lake is one of approximately five miles of walking and bike trails that crisscross the complex and conveniently connect to Rock Hill’s public trails.

York County Bike Routes

York County, SC 803.909.7220 • www.yorkcountygov.com The route is a priority bicycle routes program that consist of five designated York County prioritized bike routes throughout the county including Route 1: Central York County Route, Route 2: Reservation Route, Route 3: Kings Mountain Route, Route 4: Fort Mill Route, and Route 5: Nimitz Route.

YoCo Brew Trail

130 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.329.5200 • yocobrewtrail.com From a beer that serves as the legal cornerstone of Rock Hill to a cider that transports you outside these city streets, there’s a taste here for everyone. Just download the Visit York County app to get your passport right at your fingertips. If you check in at six breweries, you’ll even get an exclusive t-shirt at the Visitors Center in Downtown Rock Hill.

York County Library

138 E. Black St., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.981.5858 • www.yclibrary.org We are Your Community Link! With a Main Library in Rock Hill, four branches, an online “Virtual Library,” and Bookmobile, York County Library is a dedicated resource for education, recreation, and exploration for the residents and communities of York County. Library cards are free to anyone who lives, works, or owns property in York County. Free programs and special events for all ages, including annual Summer Learning and Winter Reading Challenges and the Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival. VisitYorkCounty.com

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GOLF COURSES Fort Mill Golf Club

101 Country Club Dr., Fort Mill, SC 803.547.2044 • www.playfortmill.com The Fort Mill Golf Club, a masterpiece with just over 6,800 yards of tree-lined fairways from the tips, provide a challenge for the low handicapper and the four sets of tees provide options for the high handicapper to enjoy. Either way a challenging round you won’t soon forget!

Pinetuck Golf Course

2578 Tuckaway Rd., Rock Hill, SC 803.327.1141 • www.pinetuckgolf.com You won’t find any parallel holes on this 150-acre course, which is framed by trees and occupied by several species of wild game. The signature hole is #17, a 178-yard, par-3 requiring a tee shot over a lake that guards the front of the two-tiered green.

Spring Lake Country Club

1375 Springlake Rd., York, SC 803.684.4541 • www.springlakegolfcourse.com At Spring Lake, the greens are large, and the Ber-

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muda fairways are narrow. The signature hole is #9, a 351-yard par-4, requiring an approach shot over water to the green. There are other water hazards and numerous sand bunkers incorporated into the course design.

Springfield Golf Club

639 Hambley House Ln., Fort Mill, SC 803.548.3318 • www.playspringfield.com Since 2001, golfers have been treated to memorable rounds of golf that feature picturesque scenery on a course layout reminiscent of the “Golden Age” of golf architecture. Made for the strategic golfer, the Springfield Golf Club is situated on a heavily wooded and hilly site. Four of the holes are flanked by the whispering waters of Sugar Creek, while 13 holes play across streams that rush into the Catawba River.

Tega Cay Golf Club

15083 Molokai Dr., Tega Cay, SC 803.548.3500 • www.tegacaygolfclub.com Nestled on the shores of Lake Wylie, the 27-hole championship golf course is known as a fair but challenging experience. Extreme topographical changes and strategically placed hazards make this course a worthy adversary to golfers of all skill levels. The PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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18th hole of the Grande View Nine was voted “Favorite 18th Golf Hole in the Charlotte Area” by local radio listeners.

Waterford Golf Club

1900 Clubhouse Rd., Rock Hill, SC 803.324.0300 • www.thelinksatwaterford.com Waterford Golf Club is an 18-hole Championship golf course, designed by 3-time U.S. Open winner Hale Irwin, opened for play in 1997. The course, reaching 6,940 yards from the back tees, is nestled among dense hardwoods and rolling terrain. With water from lakes and creeks coming into play on 16 of the 18 holes, Waterford is a true shotmaker’s course.

Winthrop University Golf Course

220 Garnet Dr., Rock Hill, SC 803.323.2211 • www.winthrop.edu A gift from J.P. Stevens and Company in 1963, the ninehole course marked by rolling hills, long fairways and wooded areas was given to enhance the physical education program at Winthrop. There is also a challenging 18-hole disc golf course for public use surrounding the lake and coliseum, which has been the site of the U.S. and World Disc Golf championships.

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Shopping Proud of its central location in the heart of the Carolinas, York County is the perfect place to discover Southern hospitality and cuisine. From gift shops to traditional tables, you will find a selection of York Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secrets.

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DINING KEY (avg. entree price) $- under $10 $$- $11-$30 $$$- $31-$60 $$$$- $61 and up. Not an all-inclusive list. Log on to www.visityorkcounty.com

Clover

www.cloversc.org The charming community of Clover, located in northwestern York County, offers an excellent quality of life in a perfect small-town setting. Area residents and visitors enjoy Clover’s downtown. There are quaint shops and restaurants, and at the center of town is the impressive Larne Building, which serves as a community meeting and events center. Beautiful churches serve a multidenominational faith community. Within Clover’s town limits, there are three parks for the public to enjoy — Clover Community Park, Roosevelt Park and New Centre Park.

Dining Courtney’s BBQ - $$

El Mexicano - $$

401 N. Main St. • 803.222.1838

Main St. Retreat Bar and Grill- $$ 1007 Old N. Main St. • 803.222.4467 www.mainstretreat.com

Nagoya Japanese Restaurant - $$ 849 Bethel St. • 803.222.8883 www.nagoyajapanese.com

Pop-Pop’s Pizza - $

824 N. Main St. • 803.610.0022

The Clover Station - $

105 N. Main St. • 803.222.1500

The Feed Room Grill at McGill’s - $ 1598 Hwy. 161 S. • 803.222.3785

1166 Hwy. 55 • 803.222.5900 www.courtneysbbq.com

The New Dixie Diner - $

Clover Grill - $

The Pizza Man & Games - $

837 Bethel St. • 803.222.8990

Eagle’s Nest - $

507 N. Main St. • 803.222.7461 www.eaglesnestrestaurant.net

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1827 Hwy. 321 North • 803.222.6622 107 Bethel St. • 803.222.3343 www.thepizzamanandgames.com

Victoria’s Diner - $

102 N. Main St. • 803.222.3310

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Virgin Bean Coffee Company - $ 204 S. Main St. • 803.810.6717 www.virginbean.com

Shopping Clover Antiques

106 S. Main St. • 803.222.2478 If you’re looking for hidden treasures then this is the place for you! Clover Antiques, located in downtown Clover, buys and sells antiques and collectibles.

Frank’s Jewelers

115 N. Main St. • 803.222.3602 www.franks-jewelers.com Family-owned independent retail jeweler since 1956. The store offers an extensive selection of women’s and men’s jewelry. Services also include full-service watch and jewelry repair, engraving, special orders, etc.

Good Things Consignments and More

104 S. Main St. • 803.222.1212 The clothes look new, and there are many designer labels. The furnishings are the better furniture lines. Follow on Facebook.

High Cotton Antiques

212 S. Main St. • 803.222.5045 6,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles; specializing in primitives, Edgefield and other Southern pottery.

Love It Marketplace

117 N. Main St. • 803.526.9737 Love It Marketplace is a home décor and unique vintage item, multivendor shop.

McGill’s General Store

1598 Hwy. 161 S. • 803.222.3785 www.mcgillsstore.com Built in 1888, the historic store sells general hardware, but it is also known for selling items such as animal feed, overalls, boots, automotive items and gasoline pumped the old-fashioned way.

Saltwater Markets

713 Bethel St. • 803.222.6057 www.saltwatermarkets.com Specialty store that offers fresh seafoods and meats from the region. Customers can learn new ways to prepare their favorite seafood at one of their cooking classes. Local pickup and overnight delivery available.

The Palmetto House

306 N. Main St. • 803.222.1125 www.palmettohouse.com Large variety of fresh flowers, plants, gift items and two Master Designers on staff. They can create the perfect tribute for any occasion.

Treasures & Junk

211 S. Main St. • 803.222.3947 www.treasuresandjunk.com Avoid the crowds and check out Treasures & Junk’s wide selection of vintage and unique items.

Fort Mill

www.fortmillsc.gov Fort Mill is a friendly and convenient place to visit and browse. The historic downtown area still retains its small-town atmosphere and charm of the Old South. The shops and locally owned restaurants are a treat for visitors of all ages. Enjoy the sun or the shade at Confederate Park, a one-acre park on Main Street. Benches, historic statues and a cannon, which is fired every Fourth of July, along with the Historic Bandstand makes this park a downtown jewel. On the opposite side of Interstate 77, you will find the thriving community of Baxter Village. With sidewalk cafés, pubs and several unique shopping experiences throughout, Baxter Village is a great place to enjoy an afternoon or evening.

Dining Akahana Asian Bistro Bar & Sushi - $$ 940 Market St., Ste. 122 • 803.548.0036

Amor Artis Brewing - $$

204 Main St., Ste. 101 • 803.547.6464 www.amorartisbrewing.com

Blacow Burger - $$

1646 Hwy. 106, Ste. 106 • 803.547.1122 www.blacowburger.com

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza - $$ 1343 Broadcloth St., • 803.802.7434 www.brixxpizza.com

Carolina Ale House - $$

1342 Broadcloth St., • 803.339.1195 www.carolinaalehouse.com

Carmella’s Pizza Grill - $$

3150 Hwy. 21, Ste. 110 • 803.802.4404 www.Carmellaspizzagrill.net

Captain Steve’s Seafood Restaurant - $$ 1975 Hwy. 21 Byp. • 803.547.2340

China II - $

757 Crossroads Plz. • 803.547.1935

China East - $

1350 S.C. Hwy., 160 W. • 803.802.7737

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Chocolat Boutique - $$

1012 Market St., Ste. 4 • 803.802.9980 www.chocolatboutique.com

Clean Eatz - $

1504 Carolina Place Dr., Ste. 102 • 803.578.2818 www.cleaneatz.com

Clean Juice - $

1329 Broadcloth St., Ste. 104 • 803.547.0102 www.cleanjuice.com

Corkscrew Wine Pub – $

Empire Pizza - $$

1504 Carolina Place Dr. • 803.547.1302 www.empirepizzabar.com

Fratelli Ristorante & Pizzeria - $$ 975 Market St., Ste. 101 • 803.802.4449 www.fratellibaxtervillage.com

First Watch Fort Mill - $$

2373 Len Patterson Rd., Ste. 100 • 803.594.8178 www.firstwatch.com/locations/fort-mill

Fish Market - $$$

990 Market St. • 803.547.4024 www.fishmarketbarandgrill.com

1365 Broadcloth St., Ste. 102 • 803.547.0202 www.corkscrewwinepub.com/kingsley/

Fort Mill Family Restaurant - $

Culvers - $

Hobo’s - $

3521 Foothills Way • 803.548.6080 www.culvers.com

Cupcrazed Cakery - $$

936 Market St., Ste. 103 • 803.396.7372 www.cupcrazed.com

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Improper Pig Fort Mill - $$

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Ladles - $$

526 Mercantile Pl. • 803.547.7373 www.ladlessoups.com

Local Dish - $$

217 Main St. • 803.547.2201 www.localdishfortmill.com

Los Aztecas - $

741 Crossroads Plaza • 803.548.0040 www.losaztecasmexican.com

Mulligans Sports Bar & Grille - $

414 Hwy. 21 Byp. • 803.548.0044 www.mulligansfortmill.wixsite.com/mulligans

Napa at Kingsley - $$$

1310 Broadcloth St. • 803.548.6335 www.napakingsley.com

Persis Indian Grill - $$

1504 Carolina Pl. Dr., Ste. 101 • 803.396.0444 www.persisfortmill.com

Saiki Japanese Steakhouse - $$ 709 Crossroads Plz. • 803.548.7437

Smash Burger - $

1329 Broadcloth St., Ste. 101 • 803.792.0525 www.smashburger.com

Southern Salads & Sandwich Company - $ 2000 Hwy. 160 W. • 803.548.9222 www.southernsaladsandsandwichcompany.com

Southern Sugar Cafe - $ 100 Main St. • 803.547.2345 www.southernsugarcafe.com

Spice Asian Kitchen - $$$ 251 Textile Way • 803.548.6868 www.spiceasiankitchen.com

Taco Molino - $$

1328 Broadcloth St., Ste. 102 • 803.650.3760 www.tacomolino.com

The Greenway Gateway Canteen - $$ 2570 Lake Haigler Dr. • 803.547.8855 www.ascgreenway.org

The Flipside Café - $$

3150 Hwy. 21, Ste. 112 • 803.802.1711 www.theflipsiderestaurant.com

The Grapevine - $$

1012 Market St., Ste. 105 • 803.802.9463 www.mygrapevineonline.com

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The Lucky Duck Gastropub - $$ 993 Market St. • 803.547.3825 www.luckyduckgastropub.com

The Roasting Oven & Grill - $$

855 Gold Hill Rd., Ste. 111 • 803.547.5522 www.roastingovenandgrill.com

Towne Tavern Express - $$

235 Main St. • 803.802.1776 www.townetavernrestaurants.com/express

Towne Tavern Fort Mill - $$ 2000 Hwy., 160 W. • 803.802.2340 www.townetavernfortmill.com

Village Pizza & Italian Restaurant - $$ 773 Crossroads Plz. • 803.547.7770 www.villagepizzategacay.com

Wing King Cafe - $

200 N. Dobys Bridge Rd., #164 • 803.802.1888 www.thewingkingcafe.com

Z Bakery and Café - $

124 Confederate St. • 803.548.5257 www.zbakeryandcafe.com

Shopping Art, Funk & Junk

225 Main St. • 704.492.3643 www.225main.com Art studio, funky museum and junk shop.

Broadcloth Boutique

1366 Broadcloth St., Ste. 103 • 803.548.9141 www.broadclothboutique.com A women’s clothing store.

Cigar & Tobacco Shop

2000 Hwy. 160 W., Ste. 103 • 803.548.9531 www.cigarandtobaccoshop.com A neighborhood style specialty cigar and tobacco shop near Baxter Village.

Crossings on Main

102 Academy St. • 803.548.0808 www.crossingsonmain.com Where shopping is an experience, gifts come from the heart and customers are treated like family. Bridal and gift registry available.

Five Oh Skate Shop

227 Main St., • 803.547.1919 www.fiveohskateshop.com Five Oh is a full-service skateboard shop located in downtown Fort Mill right on Main Street!

Hanauer Bow Ties

212 Main St. • 800.514.9707 www.bowties.com R. Hanauer Bow Ties have been part of a gentleman’s wardrobe for over 30 years. Cut on a bias for ideal stretch, the unique bow ties make a relaxed, classic knot, and are built for long-lasting shape and enjoyment. The company is dedicated to hand-cutting, hand-sewing and shipping the bow ties out of their hometown workshop in Fort Mill.

Ladies of Lineage

1329 Broadcloth St., 103 • 803.233.1722 www.ladiesoflineage.com The Ladies of Lineage Boutique offers an exclusive collection of designer wedding gowns created by some of the world’s leading fashion houses. The boutique offers SC brides a unique and personalized shopping experience.

Michael Z Custom Jewelers

1376 Broadcloth St., Ste. 101 • 803.548.0605 www.michaelzjewelry.com Michael Z is located in the heart of Fort Mill’s Kingsley shopping center. Between the rich history of Fort Mill’s textile industry and our timeless commitment to provide the finest jewelry and services to our customers, we’re here to continue both legacies in the beautiful city of Fort Mill.

Olive’s Mud Puddle

229 Main St. • 803.552.9255 www.olivesmudpuddle.com Olive’s Mud Puddle is the local’s favorite place to create, caffeinate and commune! Olive’s Mud Puddle offers coffee, tea, local gifts, art exhibits, art classes and events.

PuckerButt Pepper Company 237 Main St. • 803.802.9593 www.puckerbuttpeppercompany.com (See page 63)

Sessoms and Sons Jewelers

204 Springcrest Dr., • 803.802.5201 www.sessomsandsons.com Sessoms & Sons Jewelers is your local family-owned-andoperated jeweler that offers over 60+ years of combined experience. We are a full-service jeweler, specializing in all jewelry and watch repairs including: watch batteries, watch sizing, ring sizing, gold and silver soldering, and more.

Springs Farm and Peach Stand 1325 Hwy. 160 W. • 803.547.7563 www.peachstand.com (See page 61)

The Children’s Cottage

967 Market St., Ste. 104 • 803.396.7800 www.thechildrenscottagefortmill.com A charming children’s boutique committed to quality and style that feature traditional, chic and whimsical selections.

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The Market

412 Tom Hall St., • 803.728.6848 The Market offers home decor, clothing, jewelry, gifts and monogramming. A portion of all sales go to one of two charities that change monthly.

Lake Wylie

www.lakewyliesc.com Nestled on the northwest shore of 13,433-acre Lake Wylie, this unincorporated area is ideally situated for both work and play. A wide variety of dining options, including waterside, make it a popular visitor location in the region. Recreation is an integral part of the Lake Wylie lifestyle. With 325 miles of shoreline, the lake is ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and sailing. The mild climate and wonderfully distinct seasonal changes not only enhance the area’s beauty, but also afford year-round enjoyment of golf, tennis and bicycling.

Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian Restaurant - $ 4074 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.831.0855 www.lakewyliepizza.com

Lily’s Bistro - $

4547 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.701.7788

Papa Doc’s Shore Club - $$$ 3990 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.831.0043 www.papadocslkw.com

Rey Azteca - $$

4052 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.831.9277

Sweetwater Sports Bar & Grill- $$ 4582 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.831.1788 www.sweetwatersportsbarandgrill.com

Thai Fusion - $$

125 Evergreen Rd., Ste. 102 • 803.746.5047 www.thaifusionlakewylie.com

The Cove - $$

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5301 Hwy. 557 • 803.831.5455 www.thecovefusion.com

Azteca Grill - $

The Gallery (seasonal) - $$$

604 Nautical Dr. • 803.831.8930

Bagel Boat - $

(Pier 88 at River Hills Marina) 54 Marina Rd. • 803.831.0088 www.pier88yachtclub.com

4090 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.831.5995 www.bagelboat.com

Best China - $

5243 Hwy. 557 • 803.831.5540

Cherry Sushi-Grill-Bar - $

4034 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.831.9594 www.cherrysushibarclover.com

Christopher’s Bar & Grill - $$

1500 Village Harbor Dr. • 803.831.2461 www.Christophersgrillandbar.com

Copper Premium Pub - $$

4516 Charlotte Hwy. • 803.701.7021 www.copperpremiumpub.com

Famous Toastery (Coming Soon) - $$ 5217 Hwy 55. • 803.817.5999 www.famoustoastery.com

Kochi By The Lake - $$

5360 Hwy. 557 • 803.610.0146

Lake Wylie Bowl ‘N Bounce - $

4034 Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 105 • 803.831.2553 www.lwbnb.com

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Rock Hill

cityofrockhill.com or onlyinoldtown.com The original Rock Hill is known as Old Town, an area of approximately 1.5 miles surrounding downtown. Residents and visitors can explore Rock Hill’s history on the Old Town Historic Walking Tour. This free tour encourages participants to step back in time and let the city’s history come to life. Old Town boasts Old Town Market, an all-local market where the community comes together to support local farmers, artisans and musicians. Several festivals are also held in Old Town each year, including St. Patrick’s Day on Main, Red, White & BOOM!, the Blues & Jazz Festival, Oktoberfest and ChristmasVille. They are punctuated with races, fireworks, parades and art crawls throughout the year. Concerts are held in Old Town each summer as part of the Old Town Amphitheater Concert Series. Past performers have included The Marshall Tucker Band, The Charlie Daniels Band, Sister Hazel, Wynonna and the Big Noise and Rick Springfield.

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Shrimp and Grits from The Flipside Café (pg. 38)

Dining Amber Buffet & Hibachi - $$ 2275 Dave Lyle Blvd. • 803.980.6789 www.amberbuffet.com

Amélie’s French Bakery- $ 157 E. Main St. • 803.403.9409 www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com

Burgers & Barley - $$

111 Cherry Rd.• 803.328.3926 www.burgersandbarleysc.com

El Cancun Mexican Restaurant - $$ 1244 Cherry Rd. • 803.366.6996 www.elcancunmexrest.com

Empire Pizza - $$

4811 Old York Rd., Ste. 106 • 803.985.2337 www.empirepizzabar.com

Famous Toastery - $$

2215 India Hook Rd. • 803.366.8020 www.famoustoastery.com

Chicken Shak - $

Fiery Crab Juicy Seafood and Bar - $$

1415 E. Main St. • 803.327.0234 www.chickenshaksc.com

1022 Camden Ave. • 803.324.2722 www.fierycrab.com

Delicacy Chinese Bistro - $

Flipside Restaurant - $$

1435 Riverchase Blvd. • 803.980.1688 www.delicacychinesebistro.com

129 Caldwell St. • 803.324.3547 www.theflipsiderestaurant.com

Dixie Pig - $$

Fresh Vibes - $

2007 Celanese Rd. • 803.324.3116 www.thedixiepigbbq.com

1675 Ebenezer Rd. • 803.327.0123 www.freshvibesjuicebar.com

Dust Off Brewing - $

Grapevine Riverwalk - $$

130 W White St., Ste. A • 803.831.0043 www.dustoffbrewing.com

829 Terrace Park, Ste. 104 • 803.802.WINE (9463) www.mygrapevineonline.com

Ebenezer Grill - $

Groucho’s Deli - $

1525 Ebenezer Rd. • 803.327.6700 www.ebenezergrill.com

221 Cherry Rd. • 803.328.2445 www.grouchos.com

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Grapevine Riverwalk (pg. 41)

Grumpy Brothers Grill & Bakery - $$

Mary’s Café - $

Hartland’s - $

McHale’s Irish Pub - $$

Hey Sugar Shop - $

Michael’s Rock Hill Grille - $$

Hot Dog Depot - $

Millstone Pizza & Taphouse - $$

218 Albright Rd. • 803.329.9696

121 Caldwell St., Ste. 103 • 803.980.2337 www.millstonepizzaandtap.com

Ichiro Japanese Restaurant - $

NC Noodle Bar - $$

295 Herlong Ave., Ste. 401 • 803.328.2226 www.eatatgrumpys.com

2260 Cross Pointe Dr., Ste. 101 • 803.329.1974 www.hartlandsbar.com 1121 Charlotte Ave. • 803.328.8001 www.heysugarshop.com

203 Cherry Rd. • 803.980.5972 www.ichirorockhill.com

Knowledge Perk - $

130 W White St. • 803.327.7375 www.knowledgeperk.com

Legal Remedy Brewing Co. - $$ 129 Oakland Ave. • 803.324.2337 www.legalremedybrewing.com

Legal Remedy Riverwalk (Opening Spring 2020) 1157 Herrons Ferry Rd.

Luigi & Sons Italian Restaurant - $$ 2387 Cherry Rd. • 803.328.3449

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1349 Fire Tower Rd. • 803.324.3929 www.maryscafeonline.com 122 E Main St. • 803.329.8580 www.mchalesonmain.com

1039 Charlotte Ave. • 803.985.3663 www.michaelsrockhillgrille.com

133 S. Herlong Ave. • 803.328.8855 www.ncnoodlebar.com

Nishie G’s - $

727 Dilworth Ln., Ste. 105 • 803.366.4733 www.nishiegs.com

Player 1 Up - $

140 E. Main St. • 803.327.6407

Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant - $$ 3921 Mt. Gallant Rd. • 803.980.1234 www.pier51rockhill.com

Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar - $ 1525 Celanese Rd. • 803.327.7857 www.pulpjuiceandsmoothie.com

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PW’s Gourmet Ice Cream - $ 491 S. Herlong Ave. • 803.366.7777

Red Bowl Asian Bistro - $$ 2760 Celanese Rd. • 803.366.2226 www.redbowlrockhill.com

Rock Hill Bagels and Deli - $$

1912 Mt. Gallant Rd., Ste. 108 • 803.327.7711 www.rockhillbagelsdeli.com

Rock Hill Brewing Co. - $$

121 Caldwell St., Ste. 101 • 803.366.7266 www.rockhillbrewingcompany.com

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse - $$ 850 Patriot Pkwy. • 803.325.1318 www.sakura-steakhouse.com

Slow Play Brewing - $ 274 Columbia Ave. www.slowplaybrewing.com

White Horse Ltd - $$

1022 Camden Ave. • 803.328.2172 www.whitehorseonline.com

Shopping A Lasting Touch Furniture Restoration and Clock Repair

2210 India Hook Rd., Ste. 108 • 803.324.5503 www.alastingtouch.com A full-service wooden furniture repair, refinishing, conservation and restoration business that is open to the public.

Alta

355 Herlong Ave., Ste. 104 • 803.980.2582 www.altaalta.com Your source for upscale apparel, unique accessories and uncommon service. It’s all about you. Visit us online or at the store.

Azure Sky Gift Boutique

Southern Salads & Sandwich Co. - $ 1724 Ebenezer Rd. • 803.981.9222 www.southernsaladsandsandwichcompany.com

819 Terrace Park, Ste. 101 • 704.408.7996 www.azureskygifts.com Gift shop featuring local and national art and fine craft. Now open in Riverwalk.

Sonny’s BBQ - $$

Blue Rose Pottery

2781 Cherry Rd. • 803.324.7984 www.sonnysbbq.com

Sonny’s Dutch Mill - $

550 Anderson Rd. N. • 803.324.3663 www.sonnysdutchmill.com

Tattooed Brews Rock Hill - $ 120 E Main St. • 803.329.7737

TC’s Shaved Ice - $

5203 Old York Rd. • 803.366.3555 www.tcsamusements.com

Tequila Family Mexican Restaurant - $ 1109 Cherry Rd.• 803.328.9909 www.tequilafamilymexicanrestaurant.com

The Pump House Restaurant - $$ 575 Herrons Ferry Rd. • 803.329.8888 www.rockhillpumphouse.com

The Roasting Company - $

122 S. Oakland Ave. • 803.329.9600 www.roastingco.com

Towne Tavern Rock Hill - $$ 2012 N. Cherry Rd. • 803.981.9464 www.townetavernrockhill.com

1549 Cherry Rd. • 866.831.8066 www.bluerosepottery.com Blue Rose Polish Pottery features handmade Polish Pottery in an assortment of traditional and contemporary patterns. All of our pieces are great for everyday or just to collect.

Bobbie’s Place (Temporarily closed; will reopen in 2020)

133 E. Main St. • 803.327.6400 (Main Street Children’s Museum) • www.chmuseums.org A children’s store that offers fun and educational gifts and toys.

Catawba Craft & Exhibits Store

1536 Tom Steven Rd. • 803.328.2427 www.catawbaindian.net Purchase a one of a kind Catawba Wedding Vase, a beautifully crafted porcelain Indian Doll, a spiritual beadwork necklace, or a handmade quiver and bow set.

ElisaGrayce Boutique

148 E. Main St., • 803.554.1098 www.elisagrayce.com ElisaGrayce is your number one boutique for jewelry, clothing, personalized items, candles, soaps, gifts and more!

Flashes Fireworks & Palmetto Central

713 Marine Dr. • 803.325.2422 www.flashesfireworks.com A large selection of Palmetto Tree merchandise and South Carolina souvenirs. The best selection and best prices on fireworks in Rock Hill.

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Friends Books on Main

206 E. Main St. • 803.272.8303 www.yclibrary.org/friends-books-on-main Independent book store featuring thousands of gently used current, vintage, audio, and children’s books at great prices. Find popular authors, biographies, cookbooks, classics, DVDs, CDs, and much more. Operated since 2016 by the Friends of the Library with proceeds benefitting all York County libraries. Open Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Historic Brattonsville Gift Shop

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

Main Street Bottle Shop

153 E. Main St. • 803.554.8309 www.mainstbottle.com Specialty shop expanding the craft beer culture. Main Street Bottle carries a wide variety of craft beer with a focus on those brewed in the Carolinas.

Monkeys & Mermaids

355 Herlong Ave., Ste. 103B • 803.329.3293 A fun, funky and fabulous store for shoes, accessories and gifts. (second location in Baxter Village, Fort Mill)

York County Museum Store

4621 Mt. Gallant Rd. • 803.329.2121 www.chmuseums.org Wide selection of pottery and jewelry handmade by local artists, regional food items, new merchandise from Africa, plush animals, books, and fun, educational gifts for children.

Sharon Step back into a simpler way of life with a visit to Western York County. Sharon is located on Highway 49 between York and Bullocks Creek. A quaint main street with shops and a restaurant greets visitors. A museum tells the story of Western York County. Sharon retains much of the romanticism of its former farm life. A number of buildings once devoted to the town’s agricultural days may still be seen. Among these are Hill’s Gin and Warehouse, the Sharon Potato House, and Rainey’s Gin and Office.

Dining Sharon Grill - $

3718 S. York St. • 803.927.7821

Overhead Station

Tega Cay

Rock Hill Pottery Center

With more than 10,000 residents, Tega Cay is one of the fastest-growing cities in South Carolina and has maintained its focus on growing “the right way” by mixing residential and commercial development and creating village-style neighborhoods. Tega Cay, which means “beautiful peninsula” in Polynesian, contains 13 miles of waterfront and amenities that include a 27-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, athletic fields, a marina, bocce ball and pickle ball courts, playgrounds and walking trails.

212 E. Main St. • 803.327.6332 www.overheadstationgifts.com We work hard to find unique items from regional and local craftspeople. You won’t see the same items here carried in the “big box” stores. Most of our items are produced in small quantities, often by hand rather than mass produced. Also be sure to shop us for your invitation needs. For over 40 years, we’ve specialized in in-house custom designed and printed invitations for any occasion. Overhead Station - definitely different, decidedly unique! 201 E. Main St. • 803.627.6456 Home to 8 local potters. Pottery classes are also offered on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights.

Shoppes at River’s Edge

951 Celriver Rd. • 803.324.2300 shoppesatriversedge.com The Shoppes at River’s Edge is unlike any other store in the Rock Hill area. Come in and browse the various merchants and you will be amazed at the quality, variety and fair prices that you find. Aisles of treasures await you: Antiques, furniture, handmade items, home decor, jewelry, handbags, and more. You have to see it for yourself!

Two Social Butterflies

727 Dilworth Ln. • 803.327.4438 Unique, local, upscale gift boutique with items for any occasion.

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Dining 521 BBQ - $$

1135 Stonecrest Blvd., Ste. 101 • 803.548.0123 www.521bbqtc.com

Danny’s Pizza & Pasta - $$

2435 Hwy. 160 W., Ste. 112 • 803.547.9700 www.dannyspizzapasta.com

Famous Toastery - $$

2429 Hwy. 160 W. • 803.548.1440 www.famoustoastery.com

Greco Fresh Grille - $$

1143 Stonecrest Blvd., Ste. 101 • 803.396.2949 www.greekgrillsc.com PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

Garden Cafe (Pg. 46)

Lake Wylie Brewing Company - $$ 1741 Gold Hill Rd., • 803.802.0001 www.pasqualesfortmill.com

Peking Tokyo - $$

2435 Hwy. 160 W., Ste. 111 • 803.547.4555 www.pekingtokyoonline.com

Pho & Sushi - $$

1143 Stonecrest Blvd., Ste. 117 • 803.802.2088 www.phoandsushi.com

Red Bowl Asian Bistro - $$

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appeal visitors are looking for. With over 180 landmarks listed on the National Register of Historic Places, York was once known as the “Charleston of the Upcountry.” As you stroll through downtown you will rediscover the history of “Old Yorkville.” The array of specialty shops, restaurants, and a historic movie theater make the charming downtown an experience people return to time and time again. Hand-crafted furniture, original art, high-end clothing and jewelry, custom-made guitars and even golf putters are among the many shopping treasures you’ll find in downtown York. If your taste runs to live music, movies or live theater, visit York on any evening or weekend.

845 Stockbridge Dr. • 803.802.5666 www.RedBowlTegaCay.com

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Tega Cay Deli - $$

Black’s Peaches and The Cotton Belt Bakery - $

1143 Stonecrest Blvd. • 803.396.1500 www.tegacaydeli.com

The Shore Club - $$

15083 Molokai Dr. • 803.548.3500 www.shoreclubattegacay.com

Tropical Smoothie - $

2435 Hwy. 160 W., Ste. 104 • 803.802.0088 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

York

www.yorksc.gov Historic downtown York is one of the area’s bestkept secrets. Small-town hospitality and remarkable architectural features give the city that quaint village

1800 Black Hwy. • 803.624.2333 www.blackspeaches.com

China Buffet - $

928 E Liberty St. • 803.684.6188 www.eatchinabuffet.com

Chinese Kitchen - $

419 E Liberty St. • 803.684.7209 www.eatchinakitchen.com

Hoof & Barrel - $$

122 N Congress St. • 704.575.3571 www.hoofandbarrel.com

Italian Garden - $$

502 E. Liberty St. • 803.628.0270

Old York Seafood Family Restaurant - $$ 1880 Old York Rd. • 803.684.9485

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Desserts from the Sharon Grill (Pg. 44)

On The Rise Bakery and Market - $$

The Garden Café - $$

Palmetto Seafood Bar and Grill - $$

Tim’s Restaurant - $

18 N. Congress St. • 803.818.7318 www.ontherisebakerysc.com

2910 Hwy. 161 S. • 803.684.6737 www.palmettoseafoodbarandgrill.com

Pelican Snoballs - $

975 E. Liberty St. • 864.346.1986 www.pelicanssnoballs.com

R&B Pub House - $$

1075 Filbert Hwy. • 803.620.2066

Rainbow Donuts - $

602 W Liberty St. • 803.818.6996

307 W. Liberty St. • 803.684.7019 www.thegardencafeyorksc.com Bypass, 928 US-321 • 803.684.3569

Tony’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant - $$ 40 N. Congress St. • 803.684-7333

Wing Bonz - $$

20 Congress St. • 803.684.9434 www.wingbonz.com

Shopping Bush-N-Vine Farm

Rey Azteca - $$

719 E Liberty St. • 803.684.3043

1690 Filbert Hwy. • 803.684.2732 www.bushnvinefarm.com (See page 60)

Rosita’s Mexican Grill - $$

Corner Roost

1724 Old York Rd. • 803.684.5800

59 N. Congress • 574.265.1160 www.cornerroost.com Personalized gifts, custom orders, embroidery, handmade accessories, soy candles, country items, antiques and apparel.

Southern Touch Bakery & Café in York - $

Dogma & Fetch

42 N. Congress St. • 803.818.4567

Teriyaki Bowl - $

25 S Congress St. • 803.526.7333 www.southerntouchbakery.com

The Coal Yard Restaurant and Lounge - $ 105 Garner St. • 803.684.9653 www.coalyardyork.com

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24 N. Congress St. • 803.628.1414 www.dogmaandfetch.com Hand-selected collection of the finest dog products available, includes toys, all-natural foods, treats, clothing and trendy accessories. Products are unique, fun and functional for dogs and dog lovers. Open Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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Dover’s Variety Store

63 N. Congress St. • 704.685.1712 We sell a variety of items with stock changing daily! Come by often to see our selection of new and preowned items. We love to make a deal and won’t be undersold.

Downtown Music lessons and more

71 Congress St. • 803.526.7113 www.downtownmusiclessons.com Skilled instructor Joe Hardin teaches clients the art of playing a stringed instrument. The shop sells stringed instruments and accessories including guitars, mandolins, dobros and violins.

Etta’s Crea8tive Emporium

35 N. Congress St. • 803.818.6988 An eclectic mix of art, vintage, gifts, clothing and curiosities! Crea8tive workshop.

Farm Chicks Vintage

Southern Pagoda

49 N. Congress St. • 803.818.5327 Boutique specializing in unique gifts and furnishing.

Sports Fan Ink

21 E. Madison St. • 803.628.1313 Licensed sportswear and sporting goods for more than 110 college, NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL teams. Custom screen printing and embroidery.

Sweet Tea

16 E. Liberty St. • 803-684-8008 Personalized gifts, embroidery, accessories and apparel.

The Beaded Dragon

35 N. Congress St. • 803.818.6100 Unique jewelry, artisan crafts, vintage & bohemian clothing.

The Divine Horse

41 N. Congress St. • 803.818.5100 A unique boutique specializing in furniture painting. Antique to new home decor, furniture, clothing and more. All sales final — no returns or exchanges.

43 N. Congress St. • 803.818.4288 www.divinehorsetack.com Retail store with online and mobile retail sales specializing in Equestrian Apparel, Tack, Gifts, Remedies and Supplies for your show or pleasure needs.

Helacious Blades

The Outdoor Shop

9 N. Congress St. • 803.936.3280 www.helaciousblades.com High-end custom Blades, Arms and Accessories for the Sportsperson.

Hummingbird Forest

37 N. Congress St. • 803.684.2248 www.hummingbirdforest.com Fresh flowers, silk flowers, yard flags, gift shop and delivery within York County.

Leake Furniture Makers

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

Peneé Organic Skin Care & Spa

26 N. Congress St., Ste. E • 803.430.6091 www.yorkbeautydayspa.com A large variety of essential oils and specialized spa services as well as mobile spa services. We aim to make your spa experience as memorable as it is invigorating.

Southern Dande

61 N. Congress St. • 803.675.6859 www.southerndande.com We are your local, one-stop shop for handmade gifts, boutique clothing, and beautiful one-of-a-kind items for weddings, parties and so much more. Monograms, personalization too.

65 N. Congress St. • 803.684.7405 www.theoutdoorshop.rocks Your local store for outdoor supplies. Includes a selection of rifles, handguns, ammunition, optics, shooting supplies, gun safes, personal protection items, blinds, attractants, Drake Waterfowl, True Timber camo, women’s casual apparel, Rainbow Sandals and more.

The Peach Tree Orchard

2077 Filbert Hwy. • 803.628.8514 www.thepeachtreeorchard.com (See page 63)

The Store 3

61 N. Congress St. • 803.627.9454 Premium Gifts, New and Used Home Decor, Fashion, Handmade Jewelry & Monogramming.

York Coffee Roastery

132 Blackburn St. • 803.818.6909 www.yorkcoffeeroastery.com More than a great cup of coffee, York Coffee Roastery is a member of the MaxAbilities Family that provides services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and head and spinal cord injuries. Each purchase helps fund job training for these individuals.

Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill 1860 Black Hwy. • 803.684.0690 www.windyhillorchard.com (See page 62)

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Courtyard by Marriott - Fort Mill

340 Amistead Ave., Fort Mill • Ph: 803.578.9960

Cambria Hotel

I-77, Exit 85

3695 Foothills Way, Fort Mill • Ph: 803.548.2400

The Clarion Hotel

3560 Lakemont Blvd., Fort Mill • Ph: 803.548.0100

Quality Inn Carowinds

3541 Foothills Way, Fort Mill • Ph: 803.548.9656

Motel 6 Carowinds

3540 Lakemont Blvd., Fort Mill • Ph: 803.547.2300

Country Inn & Suites Carowinds

3725 Avenue of Carolinas, Fort Mill • Ph: 803.548.5200

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3675 Foothills Way, Fort Mill • Ph: 803.548.8400 • Ph: 704.542.8488

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Country Inn & Suites

888 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.980.0400

Best Western - Rock Hill

825 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.1177

Bestway Inn

1106 Anderson Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.1330

Baymont Inn & Suites

I-77, Exit 82B

631 US Highway 321 Bypass, York • Ph: 803.684.9983

Royal Inn - York

1568 Alexander Love Hwy., York • Ph: 803.684.2525

Deluxe Inn & Suites

1300 River Run Ct., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.324.1400

Courtyard by Marriott - Rock Hill

I-77, Exit 82C

1655 Carolina Place Dr., Fort Mill • Ph: 803.802.0300

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Motel 6

1047 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.817.7700

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham

911 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.7900

Howard Johnson

840 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.5252

Economy Inn Express

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Budget Motel

I-77, Exit 79

973 Corporate Blvd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.7400

Comfort Inn & Suites

2640 North Cherry Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.1122

Ramada

I-77, Exit 82A

952 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.3535

Royal Regency Inn

1037 Riverview Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.3150

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2625 Cherry Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.329.3121

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Wingate by Wyndham

2135 Tabor Dr., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.327.0700

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

493 Galleria Blvd. • Ph: 803.329.0000

StayBridge Suites - Rock Hill

1235 Springdale Dr. • Ph: 803.817.7500

LaQuinta Inn & Suites - Rock Hill

1285 Old Springdale Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.980.6000

Home2 Suites by Hilton

503 Galleria Blvd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.323.1900

Holiday Inn

650 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill • Ph: 803.325.2800

Hilton Garden Inn

2111 Tabor Dr., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.325.1100

Hampton Inn

578 Galleria Blvd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.325.2700

Fairfield Inn & Suites

1835 Canterbury Glen Ln., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.620.8180

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1323 Old Springdale Rd., Rock Hill • Ph: 803.326.3300

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BED AND BREAKFAST East Main Guest House

I-77 / Exit 79 600 E. Main St., Rock Hill 803.366.1161 www.eastmainsc.com Operated continuously since 1991, this 1916 Craftsman Bungalow has been completely renovated and transformed into a tasteful blend of art, antiques and color. Three beautifully decorated bedrooms with private baths, phones, cable TV. Fireplaces in two rooms. Honeymoon suite includes a hot tub and stained-glass windows. Fax and computer available. Corporate rates available. Beautiful garden with waterfall and fish pool also. Their efforts won Historic Rock Hill’s Renovation Award and continue to win compliments from their guests. Wi-Fi and Direct-TV are now available.

Magnolia House & Gardens

221 N. Main St., Clover 704.608.5681 www.magnoliahouseandgardens.com Located just 45 minutes from downtown Charlotte, the Magnolia House & Gardens is the perfect weekend getaway or a quiet place for an intimate wedding. The house, built in 1890, sits on more than 2 acres of beautifully landscaped green space in the heart of downtown Clover. Surrounded by history and close to several state and national parks, there is always something to do without the hustle and bustle of the big city.

CAMPING Charlotte-Fort Mill KOA Campground

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

Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

I-77 / Exit 90 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill 800.888.4386 www.carowinds.com

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Families can have a ‘Carowinds staycation’ and bunk right next to the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas at Camp Wilderness. This spacious campground features rental cabins with AC, kitchens and bathrooms, and pull-through sites with full hookups, 50 amps for RVs as well as a limited number of 30-amp pop-up/tent sites. Bathroom facility with showers, laundry, general store and swimming pool. Discounts on tickets to Carowinds and shuttle service to the amusement park are included as well. Campers can enjoy the great outdoors next to the thrill capital of the Southeast at Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort.

Ebenezer Park

I-77 / Exit 82C 4490 Boatshore Rd., Rock Hill 803.366.6620 • 803.366.6554 www.yorkcountygov.com/ebenezer Pack a picnic and watch the sunset from lakeside picnic shelters or take to Lake Wylie for fishing and recreational boating. Reservation can be made 13 months in advance to camp on one of the park’s 69 campsites that include water, sewer and electric. There is also Wi-Fi available at no additional charge. The site offers 50 amp hookup. Camping fees and rentals can be found online. Open daily from daylight to dark year-round.

Kings Mountain National Military Park

I-85 / NC Exit 2, 2625 Park Rd., Blacksburg 864.936.7921 www.nps.gov Enjoy primitive backcountry camping at the Garner Creek campsite on the southeast boundary of the park. The adjacent Kings Mountain State Park offers 116 RV and tent camping sites. Kings Mountain State Park also offers picnicking, hiking, and horse trails, boat rental, a living-history farm with 19th-century buildings. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, 15 equestrian campsites, two sites may be reserved for handicapped use. First come, first served, opened year-round.

Kings Mountain State Park

I-85 / NC Exit 2, 1277 Park Rd., Blacksburg 803.222.3209 • 866.345.PARK www.southcarolinaparks.com While tent campers may use the main camping area, the park offers a designated tent site area that includes central water. Each site is packed gravel and includes individual water and electrical hookups. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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AGRI-TOURISM and AREA EVENTS Discover the wonderful world of agriculture and experience authentic farm and country life in York County, SC. Enjoy the flavors that come directly from York County soil and learn more about the farm animals. Then explore the wide variety of events that will be occuring in York County throughout the year. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss a thing!

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FARMS * - Farms marked with an asterisk are available by appointment only, open seasonally or should be contacted prior to a visit.

Baker Farm *

2494 Greenwood Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.322.6887 • www.bakerfarmsite.wordpress.com This small family farm is owned and operated by first generation farmers, Allen and Sarah Lowrance and their three tiny farmers, Emma, Mary Claire, and Olivia. Come visit with the heritage breed Gloucester Old Spot pigs and Gulf Coast Native sheep. Hold a baby chick and pet an angora rabbit. Take a walk through the truffiere. The farm will have heritage pastured pork, eggs, homemade crocheted items and more for sale. Come join us on a tour and hear the comic tales of trying to produce your own food by trial and error and of our new ventures into fiber!

Black’s Peaches

1800 Black Hwy., York, SC 29745 803.684.2333 • www.blackspeachesandbakery.com A family-owned business since 1923. Established by his great-grandfather, Arthur Lindsay Black and Arthur Q. Black have kept the family farm growing since 1972. Pick Your Own...Strawberries - End of April through first of June; Peaches - First of June through first of September; Apples - After first frost.

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Bush-N-Vine Farm

1650 Filbert Hwy., York, SC 29745 803.684.2732 • www.bushnvinefarm.com Family-owned farm providing you with locally-grown strawberries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries and fresh produce in season. We also have a spring and fall festival.

Catawba Indian Cultural Center *

1536 Tom Steven Rd., Catawba, SC 29730 803.323.7638 • www.catawbaindiancrafts.com The Catawba Cultural Center offers a unique look into the lifeways of the Catawba Indians by featuring both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Come see Native American beadwork and check out the unique form of landscaping called edible landscapes that replace the usual flowers and shrubs with vegetables and herbs. Also check out the Heritage seed gardens where Native heirloom vegetables and herbs are grown.

Curtin Farms *

407 N Paraham Rd., Clover, SC 29710 704.619.5002 • www.curtinfarms.com Curtin Farms is a family owned and operated farm since 1985. Curtin Farms is proud to provide the perfect “outdoor classroom” for your students. Produce include beef cattle, hay, pumpkins, corn and Alpacas. Additional attractions include animal display/demonstrations, educational seminars, hay rides, historic buildings, pumpkin patch, storytelling, guided tours, wagon rides, and an annual artisan craft and food market festival. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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Myers Art and Farm

1281 Legion Rd., Hickory Grove, SC 29717 803.925.2274 • www.myersart.net Come visit the 90-acre farm where you will see an old picturesque red barn by the road. Come through the gate and up the hill. You will see an old sharecroppers cabin still standing. There’s a large organic garden for growing vegetables, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. There is also a greenhouse where winter vegetables are grown. Don’t forget to stop by the large display room of functional and decorative pottery for purchase. The Myers mix their own glazes, which are safe for food use.

Penland Tree Farm *

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

Forlines Farms on Ferndale *

250 Ferndale Rd., McConnells, SC 29726 803.684.2890 This tiny family owned and operated blueberry farm has been in full operation about 7 years. They have early and late varieties of berries. You are welcome to come and pick-your-own. The berries arrive in June and bear through late July. We never spray our berries so you can eat them right off the bush.

Rock Ridge Farm

524 Ridge Rd., Clover, SC 29710 704.361.1371 Come and see one of the older homes in the Clover area, built c.1860-1880. Be sure to visit a restored, reclaimed log cabin rebuilt on the property as a country store called “The Cabin.” Other period buildings include a smokehouse and blacksmith forge on site. “The Cabin” sells grass fed beef, farm raised pork, and all natural chicken.

Sanders Peaches *

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2101 Filbert Hwy., Clover, SC 29710 803.684.9156 • www.dorisanders.com Come meet renowned author Dori Sanders at her Peach Farm Stand in the tiny community of Filbert. Her family operates one of the oldest African-American farms in the region. Her father, a former sharecropper, bought the land around 1915. The farm produces fruits and vegetables and specializes in growing Georgia Bells and Elberta peaches, which are sold at an old roadside stand. Open summer months (growing and harvesting seasons).

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Springs Farm and the Peach Stand

1444 Brattonsville Rd., McConnells, SC 29726 803.684.2327 • www.chmuseums.org The historic site is home to several breeds of heritage farm animals and historic crops. See our flock of Gulf Coast Sheep, Dominique chickens, working draft horses and oxen. Learn why these animals were important to Bratton ancestors. Also, see field crops and gardens that were vital to the survival and success of the antebellum plantation. 1077 Wayfield Rd., Clover, SC 29710 803.493.4020 Experience a diverse 60-acre Certified Tree Farm with sustainably grown foods that are SC Certified. No herbicides or pesticides are used. The farm contains a mushroom laying yard, stocked fishing pond, wildlife habitat, honey bee aviary, garlic beds, walking trails, geocaching, wildlife food plots, managed tree stands and more.

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

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Tatanka Bison Ranch *

8088 Keys Dr, York, SC 29745 704.860.2130 • www.agriculture.sc.gov/ agritourismfarms/tatanka-bison-ranch They raise Bison in the upstate of South Carolina and love sharing the experience through demonstrations and tours. Attractions include animal display/demonstrations, bird watching, wagon rides and Bison viewing.

Tega Hills Farm

1780 Zoar Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29708 803.370.4466 • www.tegahillsfarms.com Tega Hills Farm uses hydroponic growing techniques in greenhouses to produce over 3,000 heads of lettuce each week; in addition to growing microgreens, edible flowers, and a variety of tender greens. They use greenhouses and high tunnels to grow seasonal produce such as cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, squash and anything else they think is sort of cool. Finally, they recycle their microgreen soil into raised beds where they grow root crops and more seasonal produce such as carrots, turnips, beets, radishes, herbs, and a variety of beans. The FarmStand at Tega Hills is open MondayFriday; 12-6 pm.

Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill *

1860 Hwy. 5, York SC 29745 803.684.0690 • www.windyhillorchard.com Windy Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated boutique apple orchard and cider mill. Open every Fall from mid-August until Christmas. They offer visitors pick

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your own apples, fresh pressed cider, farm tours, apple products and much more. They are also a bonded winery producing craft, hard ciders. Come out and experience York County’s original agri-tourism destination!

FARMERS MARKETS Old Town Farmers Market at Legal Remedy Brewing

129 Oakland Ave. Rock Hill, SC 29730 803.417.4067 • www.onlyinoldtown.com/marketlrb Old Town Market at Legal Remedy Brewing features fresh seasonal produce, local meats, plants, baked goods, farm fresh products and a wide variety of handmade works by local artisans. Starting Saturdays in April from 8 am to 12 pm, the market runs through November leading up to the Winter Holiday Market at ChristmasVille. Products are available seasonally and by availability.

LOCAL FOOD OUTLETS Cat’s Paw Winery

1567 Fayrene Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.327.6622 • www.catspawwinery.com Come visit and experience the newest SC Winery. Cat’s Paw Winery opened in spring 2016. Here, you will find 10 varieties of whites and reds, all made in PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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the true small batch craftsman style. There’s a tasting room that includes areas where visitors can sit and visit with friends, and a retail area where you can stop to pick up a few of your newfound favorites. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday; Noon to 8 pm.

PuckerButt Pepper Company

235 Main St., Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.802.9593 • www.puckerbuttpeppercompany.com PuckerButt Pepper Company is home of the Carolina Reaper, the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records for the hottest pepper. Visit the small store front and experience hundreds of different hot sauces, pepper jelly, mustards and much more. Open Monday-Thursday, 10 am-5 pm, Friday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, and Sunday Noon-5 pm.

The Peach Tree Orchard

2077 Filbert Hwy., York, SC 29745 803.684.9996 • www.thepeachtreeorchards.com A variety of over 30 different peaches to choose from are available at this orchard where the trees ripen from June to September. An array of specialty gifts and accessories is also available. Be sure to stop in the ice cream parlor. Closed the month of November.

EQUESTRIAN Lakewood Farm

668 Burns Rd., Smyrna, SC 29743 803.230.8810 • www.lakewoodfarm.com Take the worry out of boarding horses. Reasonable rates, 10 miles of trails. Close to two state parks. Minutes off I-85. References available. Owner on premises. Sport horses, endurance, Western, Hunter, Reining & Working Arabian. Proven bloodlines. Stop by for a visit. We love sharing our horses!

Kings Mountain State Park

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

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Events

McCelvey Center Southern Sound Series – January - April Old Town Amphitheater Summer Concert Series – May - August (except June) Town of Fort Mill Concerts – June - August Summer Food Truck Rallies in Tega Cay – May – September (except July)

Year-Round Festivals March – Clover St. Patrick’s Day Festival, St. Patrick’s Day on Main (Old Town Rock Hill), Baxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade April – Bush-N-Vine Strawberry Festival, Come-SeeMe Festival May – Glencairn Garden Bloomfest, National Travel and Tourism Week, South Carolina Strawberry Festival, Underexposed Film Festival yc, Yap Ye Iswa Festival June – Bush-N-Vine Peach Festival, Juneteenth Rock Hill, South Carolina (York County) Ag + Art Tour, Carowinds Great Carolina Fest August – SummerFest September – Bush-N-Vine Pumpkin Festival, Clover Auto Show & Fall Festival, Carowinds Great Pumpkin Fest October – Black’s Peaches Autumn Farm Festival, Blues & Jazz Festival, Butts Cook-off & Music Frenzy, Carowinds Great Pumpkin Fest, Oktoberfest, Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Annual Apple Harvest Festival November – Catawba Cultural Heritage Craft Fair, Feis Chlobhair Clover Highland Games & Scots-Irish Festival, Carowinds Winterfest, Tap the Rock Beer Festival December – ChristmasVille, Christmas Candlelight Tours, Carowinds Winterfest, Christmas by the Lake

Concerts Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series – June - August Food Truck Friday in Old Town Rock Hill – April - November Lyrics on The Lawn in Old Town Series – June, July, August

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Calendar of Events January Come Draw with Me – Museum of York County Clover School District Performing Arts Series – CSD Auditorium MLK Day of Giving – Fort Mill Town Hall Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast – First Baptist Church, Rock Hill Exhibit | Panorama – Center for the Arts Expressions of Portraiture – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Geronimo – NarroWay Theatre Hog Butchering Day – Historic Brattonsville Intro to Design Fundamentals with Barbara Curry – Center for the Arts February By Way of the Back Door: The African American Story – Historic Brattonsville Clover School District Performing Arts Series – CSD Auditorium Drawing Techniques with Dr. Bradley Sabelli – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Panorama – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Teachers’ Choice Youth Art Exhibition – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Geronimo – NarroWay Theatre March Baxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Baxter Town Center Carowinds Opening Day – Carowinds Children’s Day on the Farm – Historic Brattonsville Clover School District Performing Arts Series – CSD Auditorium Color Confidence Art Workshop with Jeanne Rosier Smith – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Teachers’ Choice Youth Art Exhibition – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Plastic Icons, Works by Katie Kameen & Tabitha Ott – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Harry Potter Science Saturday – Museum of York County The Fourth Cross – NarroWay Theatre PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

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April Annual Antique Car Show – The White Home/ Historic Rock Hill Earth Day Birthday – Museum of York County Earth Day Celebration – Anne Springs Close Greenway Exhibit | Plastic Icons, Works by Katie Kameen & Tabitha Ott – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Junior Ranger Day – Kings Mountain National Military Park National Park Week – Kings Mountain National Military Park Spring Militia Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park Spring One-Act Festival – Winthrop University The Fourth Cross – NarroWay Theatre

June Anno Domini: The Story of Stephen – NarroWay Theatre Children’s Colonial Day – Kings Mountain National Military Park Exhibit | Branded, works by Craig Stevens – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Compass Prep Student Photo Exhibit – Center for the Arts Exhibit | 31st Annual Juried Competition – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Geronimo – NarroWay Theatre Great Carolina Fest – Carowinds Lake Wylie Splash Dash – Lake Wylie Movie in the Park – New Centre Park Summer Art Camps – Center for the Arts

May Anno Domini: The Story of Stephen – NarroWay Theatre Carolina Harbor opens – Carowinds First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Exhibit | Branded, works by Craig Stevens – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Compass Prep Student Photo Exhibit – Center for the Arts Geronimo – NarroWay Theatre Mayor’s Ride & Bike Rodeo – Clover Memorial Day at Historic Brattonsville – Historic Brattonsville Memorial Day Celebration – Town of Fort Mill Military Days – Carowinds Military Through the Ages – Kings Mountain National Military Park Movie in the Park – New Centre Park National Travel & Tourism Week – US Travel

July Anno Domini: The Story of Stephen – NarroWay Theatre Annual Firing of the Cannon – Fort Mill Battle of Huck’s Defeat – Historic Brattonsville Carolina Ski Show – Carolina Show Ski Team Exhibit | Compass Prep Student Photo Exhibit – Center for the Arts Exhibit | 31st Annual Juried Competition – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Works by Katie St. Claire – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Fort Mill July 4th Parade – Fort Mill / Baxter Village Town Center Fourth of July Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park Fireworks on Lake Wylie – Lake Wylie Geronimo – NarroWay Theatre Independence Day Celebration – Historic Brattonsville VisitYorkCounty.com

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Independence Day Celebration and Firing of the Cannons – Town of Fort Mill July 4th Celebration – York Military Days – Carowinds Movie in the Park – New Centre Park Movies in the Park – Veterans Park Fort Mill Red, White & BOOM! – Old Town Rock Hill (downtown) Tega Cay Anniversary and Fourth of July Celebration – Tega Cay August Anno Domini: The Story of Stephen – NarroWay Theatre Backcountry Militia Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park Carolina Ski Show – Tega Cay Exhibit | Works by Katie St. Claire – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Movies in the Park – Veterans Park Fort Mill Samson: The Last Judge – NarroWay Theatre September Anno Domini: The Story of Stephen – NarroWay Theatre Annual Barbeque and Bluegrass Event – Anne Springs Close Greenway Art Festival – Museum of Western York County By the Sweat of Our Brows – Historic Brattonsville Christian Music Day - Carowinds Clover Auto Show & Fall Festival – Town of Clover Clover School District Performing Arts Series – CSD Auditorium Exhibit | Permanence – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Reflecting Her Story – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Artful Bra Project – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Labor Day Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park Mom & Me Knitting One-Day Workshop - Gallery 120 Nights @ New Centre – The Party Parrot Band – New Centre Park Piedmont Pottery and Pickin’ – Historic Brattonsville Run & Ride – Carowinds

Scarowinds – Carowinds Samson: The Last Judge – NarroWay Theatre Watercolor Painting Workshop – Gallery 120 (Thursdays) October Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain and Anniversary Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park Baxter Village/Fort Mill Fall Festival – Baxter Town Center Boo HaHa – Old Town Rock Hill (downtown) Blues & Jazz Festival Kickoff Event – Gallery 120 Bulky Knit Blanket One-Day Workshop – Gallery 120 Clover School District Performing Arts Series – CSD Auditorium Clover Elite Soccer League Play – New Centre Park Exhibit | Reflecting Her Story – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Artful Bra Project – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Children’s Fall Art Show – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Fort Mill Fall Festival – Baxter Village iMAGINE STEM Festival – Comporium Communications Lanterns & Legends Tour – Fort Mill History Museum Lord of Light – NarroWay Theatre Nights @ New Centre - Jazz Revolution Band – New Centre Park Scarowinds – Carowinds Scarecrow Crawl – Town of Fort Mill Spirits & Stories – Historic Brattonvsville Spooky Science Saturday – Museum of York County Tega Cay Fall Festival – Tega Cay Trick or Treat Main Street Fort Mill – Fort Mill White Home After Dark – The White Home/ Historic Rock Hill November America Recycles Day – Museum of York County Art Party 2019 – Friday Arts Project

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Clover Highland Games – Town of Clover Clover School District Performing Arts Series – CSD Auditorium Exhibit | ACYC Studio Artists Showcase – Center for the Arts Exhibit | Coroart – Center for the Arts Exhibit | York County High Schools Art Show – Center for the Arts Fall One-Act Festival – Winthrop University First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Howser House Tours – Kings Mountain National Military Park Piedmont Pottery & Pickin’ – Historic Brattonsville Rock Hill Christmas Parade – Old Town (downtown) Samson: The Last Judge – NarroWay Theatre Stories of the Stone York Historical Society Tours of Rose Hill Cemetery – Downtown York Soldiers, the Enslaved and Civilians: The Civil War & the Brattonsville Community – Historic Brattonsville The Real Christmas Story – NarroWay Theatre Tribute to Veterans – Glencairn Garden Vernon Grant’s Santas - Center for the Arts Veterans Day Celebration – Veterans Park Fort Mill Veterans Day Encampment – Kings Mountain National Military Park Winterfest at Carowinds – Carowinds

December Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Historic Downtown York Christmas by the Lake and Boat Parade – Lake Wylie Christmas Candlelight Tours – Historic Brattonsville Christmas in Old Sharon – Sharon Christmas in Olde York (historic house tours) – Historic Downtown York ChristmasVille at The White Home – The White Home/ Historic Rock Hill Clover Annual Christmas Parade – Downtown Clover Clover Woman’s Club Tour of Homes – Town of Clover Downtown Christmas Village – Historic Downtown York Downtown York Christmas Parade – Historic Downtown York Exhibit | Works by Vernon Grant – Center for the Arts Exhibit | York County High Schools Art Show – Center for the Arts First Friday Artist Reception – Gallery 120 Fort Mill Christmas Parade – Downtown Fort Mill Fort Mill Tree Lighting – Downtown Fort Mill Historic Homes Tour– Fort Mill History Museum Tega Cay Tree Lighting – Tega Cay The Real Christmas Story – NarroWay Theatre Winterfest at Carowinds – Carowinds Winthrop Senior Choreography Showcase – Winthrop University VisitYorkCounty.com

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Health Care / Hospital In Case of Emergency

Dial 911 Piedmont Medical Center

Relocation Information Considering a move to York County?

While travelers love to visit York County, SC, many never want to leave. If you want more information about residing in one of York County’s charming communities, please contact us at 888.702.1320 or go online at VisitYorkCounty.com/about/relocation-information.

Business and Visitor Services | Area Chambers of Commerce Anne Springs Close Greenway Gateway

2570 Lake Haigler Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.547.8855 • www.ascgreenway.org The Greenway Gateway serves as a launching point for outdoor adventures on the Greenway. It provides information and orientation for first-time visitors and a place where members and visitors can gather to relax and enjoy amenities before or after their activities on the Greenway.

Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce 118 Bethel St., PO Box 162, Clover 29710 803.222.3312 • www.cloverchamber.org

Greater York Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

222 Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.329.1234 • www.piedmontmedicalcenter.com Piedmont Medical Center is a full service, 288-bed hospital serving York, Chester and Lancaster counties. The highly-trained medical staff represents a wide variety of specialties to include cardiology, emergency services, orthopedics, psychiatric care, oncology, women’s services, bariatrics, and much more. For a physician referral, call 803.329.1234 or go online to www. piedmontmedicalcenter.com

Atrium Health

704 Gold Hill Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715 800.821.1535 www.atriumhealth.org Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas HealthCare System) is one of the nation’s leading health care organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, worldclass specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in health care delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

Carolinas Healthcare Urgent Care

704 Gold Hill Rd., Ste. 1200, Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.835.0430 Hours: 8am – 8pm daily

Carolinas Healthcare Urgent Care

23 E. Liberty St., PO Box 97, York 29745 803.684.2590

1656 Riverchase Blvd., Ste. 1800, Rock Hill, SC 29732 803.909.1850 Hours: 8am – 8pm daily

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

Fort Mill Family Practice

264 Latitude Ln., Ste. 101, PO Box 5233, Lake Wylie 29710 803.831.2827 • www.lakewyliesc.com

515 River Crossing Dr., Suite 180, Fort Mill, SC 29715 803.547.7541 • www.myfortmillfamilypractice.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm

York County Regional Chamber of Commerce (YCRC)

Piedmont Urgent Care Center at Baxter Village

116 E. Main St., PO Box 590, Rock Hill 29731 803.324.7500 • www.yorkcountychamber.com

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Tourism Agencies Visit York County

PO Box 11377, 130 E. Main St. Rock Hill, SC 29731 803.329.5200 • 888.702.1320 www.visityorkcounty.com

Olde English District Tourism Commission

3200 Commerce Dr., Ste. A, Richburg, SC 29729 803.385.6800 • 800.968.5909 www.oldeenglishdistrict.com

Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism

P.O. Box 11706, 155 Johnston St., Rock Hill, SC 29731 803.329.5620 • www.visitrockhillsc.com

South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism

P.O. Box 71, 1205 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29202 803.734.0134 • 800.346.3634 www.discoversouthcarolina.com • www.scprt.com

South Carolina Welcome Center

In Fort Mill on southbound I-77 at Mile Marker 89 Open every day, 9 am - 5:30 pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 803.548.2880 www.discoversouthcarolina.com

International Tourist Information Currency Exchange

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

Lost Passport or Visa

Should you lose your passport or visa while in SC, contact your country’s nearest consulate general’s office in Atlanta. British Consulate General – 404.954.7700 French Consulate General – 404.495.1660 German Consulate General – 404.659.4760 Japanese Consulate General – 404.240.4300

SC Tourism Office International Representatives Germany & Western Europe Postfach 1425 61284 Bad Homburg, Germany Ph: (49) (0) 6172/92 16 04

Seatbelt Laws South Carolina requires that an infant under 2 must be secured in a rear-facing car seat in a rear seat of the vehicle until the child exceeds the height or weight limit allowed by the manufacturer of the car seat. A child at least age 2 or under 2 who has outgrown the manufacturer’s height or weight limits for a rear-facing car seat must be secured in a forward-facing car seat in a rear seat of the vehicle until the child exceeds the highest height or weight requirements of the forward-facing car seat. Children at least age 4 who have outgrown their forward-facing car seat must be secured by a booster seat in a rear seat of the vehicle until the child can meet the height and fit requirements for an adult safety seat belt. Lap and shoulder belts must be used. A child at least age 8 or at least 57 inches tall may be restrained by an adult safety belt if the child can be secured properly by an adult safety seat belt.

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

Boat Registration 1000 Assembly Building, #104, P.O. Box 167 Columbia, SC 29202 803.734.3857 Fax: 803.734.4138 Applications for boat registration and titling are available from the SC Department of Natural Resources Boating Division or online at www.dnr.sc.gov/boating.

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Distances from Rock Hill

City, State

miles

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

Hunting & Fishing Licenses There is no reciprocal agreement between North Carolina and South Carolina. Fishing licenses are available locally at bait and tackle shops. For hunting and fishing license fees and seasons, contact the SC Department of Natural Resources, 803.734.3833. Contact Fisheries Division at 803.366.7024.

Law Enforcement South Carolina Highway Patrol - 803.385.3107 • 800.768.1504 (toll free in SC), Dial *HP on cell phone Clover Police – 803.222.9494 Fort Mill Police – 803.547.2022 Rock Hill Police – 803.329.7200 Tega Cay Police – 803.548.0340 York City Police – 803.684.4141 York County Sheriff’s Office – 803.909.7515

Motorist Assistance State Highway Emergency Program (SHEP): Dial *HP on cell phone, ask for SHEP. SHEP responders make minor repairs to disabled vehicles, assist with incident management and provide first aid until emergency medical service arrives. SHEP operates in York County between I-77 exits 75 and 90. Hours of assistance: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Saturday 8 am - 6 pm Sunday 8 am - 4 pm

Transportation Air

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is located 20 miles north of Rock Hill via I-77. Seven major carriers,

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including Air Canada, American, Delta, Lufthansa, United, Jet Blue, Southwest and additional regional airlines offer daily flights to over 120 destinations. 704.359.4027, 704.359.4013 The Rock Hill/York County Airport services private and corporate traffic. It has a 5,500-foot, paved, lighted runway for both day and night operations, with Instrument Landing System. Carolinas Flight Centers Inc. provides full maintenance and aircraft storage. 803.329.5560, 888.FUN.FLYN

Rail

Rail travel is available through Amtrak in Charlotte, NC, 1914 N. Tryon St. Call for schedule information. 800.872.7245

Bus

My Ride Rock Hill 757 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29731-1706 803.329.RIDE (7433) My Ride is the City of Rock Hill’s free electric bus system with four fixed routes traveling along key corridors of the city. Buses are outfitted with free WiFi, mobile charging ports, and bike racks. Buses are ADA compliant. Information and mobile app at myriderockhill.com A Greyhound bus station is located at 601 W. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202. 704.372.0456, 800.231.2222

Highways

York County is conveniently accessed via I-77. It is also serviced by I-85, which intersects I-77 just 12 miles north of the county line. Major federal highways are US 21 and US 321. Maps are on pages 12-13. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PUBLICATION

Culture & Heritage Museums Pottery Festival at Historic Brattonsville

INDEX of Advertisers Catawba River

Anne Springs Close Greenway.................................................................. 7, Inside Back Cover Billy Graham Library.........................................................................................................................1 Cambria Hotel Fort Mill..............................................................................................................2, 37 Carowinds Amusement Park.......................................................................................Back Cover Come See Me Festival, Inc............................................................................................................16 Culture & Heritage Museums......................................................................... Inside Front Cover Fairfield Inn & Suites Rock Hill.................................................................................................3, 21 Fort Mill Town Tavern.....................................................................................................................38 Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill................................................................................................2, 37 Hampton Inn Rock Hill....................................................................................................................57 Hilton Garden Inn............................................................................................................................57 LaQuinta Rock Hill...........................................................................................................................50 Napa at Kingsley.............................................................................................................................23 Narroway Productions.....................................................................................................................9 Old Town Association- Rock HIll..................................................................................................16 The Peach Stand.............................................................................................................................53 The Pump House Restaurant........................................................................................................38 Rock Hill Galleria...............................................................................................................................5 South Carolina Strawberry Festival.............................................................................................23 Staybridge Suites ...........................................................................................................................50 Town of Clover.................................................................................................................................53 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rock Hill...............................................................................3, 21 Wingate by Wyndham....................................................................................................................17 YoCo Brew Trail................................................................................................................................16

York County, SC

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