A Weekend in Greenville, South Carolina
A Weekend in Greenville, South Carolina
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Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is known as the cultural and entertainment center of the upcountry. Located about halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, this makes Greenville the perfect place to escape to enjoy time away from the metropolis, just steps from nature. Sprinkled with its southern charm, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Greenville.
Included in this guide you will find:
- How to get there & get around town
- Places to stay
- Where to eat
- Things to do, see, & shopping
- Family friendly activities
- A few day trip options from Greenville
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Welcome to Greenville, SC
How to Get There
With a local airport servicing many flights daily, flying in to Greenville is a convenient option. Alternatively, it is a very drivable city if you're coming from driving distance.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
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Looking for an alternative way to explore town, check out the electric bicycles! There are charging stations located around the city for easy access.
Greenville BCycle: City Hall
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Bike the city for a new point of view. You can take them on the local bike trail as well. This is a paid service. Follow all directions on the posted signs at the bike stations.
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Where to Stay
With a variety of hotel and other local housing options, it is hard to go wrong. We would recommend a hotel or accommodation located near the downtown main street area. This makes walking to stores, restaurants and nightlife much easier to enjoy. We also would recommend staying downtown if you do not plan to rent a car.
Hyatt Regency Greenville
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In a really great location in central downtown. Clean rooms with good space.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Greenville-Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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Great location downtown close to many of the local shops and restaurants. Rooms are spacious. Be sure to ask about breakfast upon checking in.
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Aloft Greenville Downtown
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Clean rooms, and nice pool area! Location is a huge bonus as well with being in downtown.
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AC Hotel Greenville
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Gorgeous downtown hotel with updated feel and modern amenities. Located near the waterfall and a short walk from multiple dinner spots, AC Greenville is the ideal destination to stay. With a reliable brand you know you are getting quality and comfort with your stay.
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Where to Eat & Drink
Main Street in downtown Greenville has a wide array of food and drink options to explore in a centralized area. Wander down the road to discover your next food stop that will enchant your taste buds. This is by no means an all inclusive list of top spots. Truly there were so many locations we wanted to try during our visit but ran out of time this trip. All the more reason to come back and explore more!
Roost Restaurant
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Serving up great eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner we would recommend stopping in for a bite during your visit.
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Antonino Bertolo's Pizza & Wine Bar
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New York Style Pizza and other good eats with a full service bar. At night on the weekends, they have a pizza walk up window for a late night bite to eat. Limited outdoor seating available.
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Gather GVL
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Super neat food hall experience made out of shipping containers. So many different food options available making it the perfect spot for large groups or for groups with varying food tastes/preferences/allergies.
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The Commons
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Trappe Door
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European style food offerings for a fun evening. Drinks are available as well.
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Carolina Ale House
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Upper level restaurant and bar space, great for larger groups or parties. Open air but not a full rooftop. Bar counter is huge with lots of space to mingle.
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The Village Grind
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Coffee - only local spots
Coffee Underground
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Great spot for breakfast (served all day!) and other pastry items. They have open mic comedy night every Monday at 7pm offered in their side room. Free to enjoy (disclaimer, the comedians are relatively new and change each week).
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Methodical Coffee
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Cute, local coffee spot with a selection of drink and fresh pastry options offered daily.
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Spill the Beans
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We didn't get the chance to go here during our visit but this one was high on the list to try. We loved the vibe of the coffee shop that we saw when passing by and think it would be worth it to check out.
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When in doubt, if you're hungry late at night and unsure what to eat, there is a waffle house not far from downtown Greenville that we recommend as well.
Night Out Drinks & Treats!
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
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Located near the river and waterfall park, this dessert cafe offers a wide range of smoothies, shakes, boozy ice cream mixes and delicious bakery items. They do offer a full service bar in addition to their dessert items.
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Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
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Dessert restaurant where they really put a twist on the dining experience. Servers offer two different paths for interacting during your dessert experience.
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Juniper - Greenville
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Super cute rooftop cocktail lounge with fun drinks and small bites to eat. Indoor and out door seating is available. Nice place for special events or celebrating. Located on the roof of the AC hotel. Does have a general nicer dress code expectation. Enter from a side elevator near the CAMP plaza. One of our personal favorite spots.
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SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar
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Rooftop wine bar with a fun vibe. On weekends this place gets really busy and has a live DJ. Nice outdoor seating space to spread out.
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Smileys on the Roxx
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Super fun bar and music venue. Guests get really into the music and would recommend for a good night out!
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Yee-Haw Brewing Company
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Local brewing company with a range of beers on tap. They have a large screen to enjoy the popular sports game of the day.
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Neat Bourbon Bar
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Great spot for a fun night out. Gets very busy during the weekends.
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Charleston Sports Pub
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Local sports pub with good eats, and often host special events (Trivia, live music, and more)
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The Rabbit Hole
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Larkin's
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High end surf and turf restaurant with a bar that has happy hour 4-6pm. Indoor and outdoor seating available. If you plan to dine here, we would recommend making a reservation.
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City Tavern
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Local bar joint with frozen slushy drinks. Sometimes they have live music on the weekends.
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Juice Box
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Foxcroft Wine Co. Greenville
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Things to Do & See + Shopping
To satisfy your shopping needs, take a walk down South Main Street. It is full of unique shops, souvenir stores, cute boutiques and much more!
North Main Street
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N. Main Street has more stores to explore and each Friday, they host fun music events for the majority of the summer. Check out their schedule online for the full line up. We had a blast enjoying the free concert while in town. Seating is limited for this event. The street is blocked off for safety and a small number of vendors.
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South Main Street
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Be sure to walk both sides of South Main Street to see all of the stores. Some are closed on Sunday and Monday. Check their times online before going.
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Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library
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An unique baseball museum experience. Lots of good history to enjoy.
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The Booty Shop
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Super fun group fitness class designed to feel like a night out with friends than just a hard workout. They offer occasional special deals for new members. Offer a good variety of classes including Yoga, booty burn, Barre at the bar and all are beginner friendly. Enjoy a nice coffee or mimosa after your class with your girls to finish it off right!
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Group Therapy Pub & Playground
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An unique outing experience that includes mini putt-putt, ice curling, ax throwing and much more. See their full list of offerings on their website. Be sure to call ahead for large group reservations/parties.
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M.Judson Booksellers
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What is better than a bookstore, coffee shop and gift store all bundled into one space. Nothing is better. Be sure to check it out!
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Falls Park on the Reedy
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Cute park with a suspension bridge that goes over the waterfall. Enjoy it from the air or from the nice walking paths that crisscross the park. Tons of green space to enjoy nature.
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Topgolf
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Head out to the fun driving range with a group of friends for an evening of fun. Get food, drinks and long drives to win the night.
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Special Events - Events rotate each week
Fluor Field
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Home to the Greenville Drive Baseball team that has games typically from April - Early September. Check out their schedule online to catch a home game and cheer on the team. Great for family fun or a date night.
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Peace Center Concert Hall
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Home to various musical, dance and broadway shows that travel through the area. See the full line up on their website.
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena
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Home to special events, concerts, musicals, Disney on Ice, monster trucks and so much more! Check out their online schedule to see what is in town during your visit.
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Furman University
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Local college located just about 10 minutes from downtown Greenville. They host special events and weekly sports games when school is in session.
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Family Friendly Options
Conestee Nature Preserve
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A short drive from the main part of town to dive deep into nature. Really beautiful space and a great place for families to enjoy.
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The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
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Greenville Water Splash Pad
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Public, outdoor splash pad space perfect for a quick way to cool off in the summer heat. Open seasonally.
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Day Trips
Visit Asheville, North Carolina
A short 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Greenville, and you are in the artsy town of Asheville, NC. Full of art galleries, restaurants, local shops and being steps away from gorgeous walking trails makes Asheville a great day trip destination.
Asheville
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Well known for their eclectic art scene and welcoming community, this is a great spot to visit for a day. Lots of small local shops to enjoy and support.
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Mellow Mushroom Asheville
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Double D's Coffee & Desserts
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CASH only - great spot for coffee, desserts, smoothies and more. Nice outdoor seating with a photogenic red double decker bus. You cannot climb to the 2nd floor of the bus.
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Marquee
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Large warehouse filled with various vendors selling their products and artwork in a small space. Perfect spot to check out multiple artists in one place. Located in the arts district. Free parking onsite
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High Five Coffee
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Great spot for coffee or pastry items. Kind staff members. Great window seats to sit and enjoy your items.
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Biltmore
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An expansive museum and mansion available for tours. Purchase tickets online.
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Visit Charleston, South Carolina
A 3 hour drive and you are at the Atlantic Coast enjoying beautiful beaches and the cute city scene.
Charleston
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Rainbow Row
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Historic and colorful houses located in a row in downtown Charleston, SC.
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Pineapple Fountain
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Iconic pineapple fountain in the public park space. Nice to look at.
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Public Pier
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Nice views of the channel. Next to a nice park and walking space with plenty of benches.
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Hazel Parker Playground
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Really nice community space with a playground, tennis courts, and a public restroom during limited daylight hours.
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King Street
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Tons of shopping options from brand stores to local boutiques. Plenty of good restaurants to choose from too.
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Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
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Delaney Oyster House
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167 Raw Oyster Bar
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Pitt Street Bridge
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Nice park and board walk space along the mash area. Perfect for a picnic or leisure walk. Dogs are welcome on leash. On street free parking is available until full. Do not park in illegal spots.
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Sullivan's Island
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Island and beach area. Great for enjoying the day. Please respect all the locals who live here. Park only in designated spots. No facilities at the beach. Pack in and pack out your items.
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The Obstinate Daughter
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Highly recommended to me by a local friend who lives here as a top spot for good eats.
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The Co-Op Gourmet Sandwiches
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Delicious sandwiches and frozé drinks (available to go too). Cute spot to enjoy a bite to eat. More causal.
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The Longboard
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Local spot a short walk from the beach with tons of great food options.
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Visit Columbia, South Carolina
The state capital of South Carolina offers a mixture of big city amenities and cute, local charm.
Columbia
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Columbia Museum of Art
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For a first time visit, South Carolina has left a great impression on us and we hope to be back again soon.
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