Guidebook for Greenville
Food Scene
Our time spent in Texas endeared us to tacos. This is our favorite taco stop in town. Try the Southern Tide shrimp taco.
56 locals recommend
Willy Taco - Feed & Seed
217 Laurens RdOur time spent in Texas endeared us to tacos. This is our favorite taco stop in town. Try the Southern Tide shrimp taco.
They have delicious pastries and fun outdoor concerts next door at the "Grove" on weekends.
39 locals recommend
Upcountry Provisions Restaurant
6809 State Park RdThey have delicious pastries and fun outdoor concerts next door at the "Grove" on weekends.
Just about everything is delicious: the pizza, the calzones, the subs, the cheesecake, oh my!
7 locals recommend
Pizza House
310 Poplar StreetJust about everything is delicious: the pizza, the calzones, the subs, the cheesecake, oh my!
It's an unassuming spot that is easy to drive past. We've never been disappointed with any menu item. Try the Chicken Karaage taco--Japanese style fried chicken taco. yum, yum, yum! They do have limited hours of business on weekdays so check before you drive over.
31 locals recommend
ASADA
903 Wade Hampton BlvdIt's an unassuming spot that is easy to drive past. We've never been disappointed with any menu item. Try the Chicken Karaage taco--Japanese style fried chicken taco. yum, yum, yum! They do have limited hours of business on weekdays so check before you drive over.
This is their original location and we believe the most charming spot, right on the Swamp Rabbit trail. (TR is my wife's hometown so I am biased). It's another great spot for pizza, unique salads and fresh, inventive flavors of ice cream made daily.
101 locals recommend
Sidewall Pizza Company
99 Cleveland StThis is their original location and we believe the most charming spot, right on the Swamp Rabbit trail. (TR is my wife's hometown so I am biased). It's another great spot for pizza, unique salads and fresh, inventive flavors of ice cream made daily.
The Olympian Grill
402 Duncan Chapel RdJust a hop, skip, & a jump from our front door
Parks & Nature
This isn't really a hike, but an easy roadside pull-off spot with a large exposed rock face and great views. Some folks get a little startled at the spray paint defacement. We take sidewalk chalk instead. Also this is a fun spot to take a picnic lunch and enjoy the view. And just a little further up the road is "Pretty Place" AKA Fred W. Symmes Chapel at Camp Greenville.
39 locals recommend
Bald Rock Heritage Preserve
This isn't really a hike, but an easy roadside pull-off spot with a large exposed rock face and great views. Some folks get a little startled at the spray paint defacement. We take sidewalk chalk instead. Also this is a fun spot to take a picnic lunch and enjoy the view. And just a little further up the road is "Pretty Place" AKA Fred W. Symmes Chapel at Camp Greenville.
Fred W. Symmes outdoor chapel is called "Pretty Place" by locals because of its amazing view. It is within YMCA Camp Greenville and was built in 1941 on the side of the mountain. It is a popular spot for weddings so call or check their calendar beforehand.
6 locals recommend
YMCA Camp Greenville
4399 YMCA Camp RdFred W. Symmes outdoor chapel is called "Pretty Place" by locals because of its amazing view. It is within YMCA Camp Greenville and was built in 1941 on the side of the mountain. It is a popular spot for weddings so call or check their calendar beforehand.
This is an easy roadside pull-off with a beautiful view and no hiking required. We love taking weekend drives in the summer or fall to see Caesars Head, Bald Rock, and Pretty Place.
145 locals recommend
Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center
8155 Geer HwyThis is an easy roadside pull-off with a beautiful view and no hiking required. We love taking weekend drives in the summer or fall to see Caesars Head, Bald Rock, and Pretty Place.
Paris Mountain State Park
Paris Mountain State ParkSightseeing
This is a beautiful campus and we are just a 2 minute walk from the south end and tennis court entrance. Enjoy a walk or bike ride around the "mall" or "lake." In the summer they host free lakeside concerts on Thursday nights. Take our picnic basket and enjoy dinner and a free concert.
70 locals recommend
Furman University
3300 Poinsett HwyThis is a beautiful campus and we are just a 2 minute walk from the south end and tennis court entrance. Enjoy a walk or bike ride around the "mall" or "lake." In the summer they host free lakeside concerts on Thursday nights. Take our picnic basket and enjoy dinner and a free concert.
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
5009 Old Buncombe Rd2 minutes from the house off of Duncan Chapel.
Publix Super Market at University Square Shopping Center
5000 Old Buncombe RdSuper cheap. It has a bit of a "big lots" vibe but it makes wal-mart feel expensive. We love their cheeses, chocolates, & produce.
9 locals recommend
ALDI
6149 White Horse RdSuper cheap. It has a bit of a "big lots" vibe but it makes wal-mart feel expensive. We love their cheeses, chocolates, & produce.
Drinks & Nightlife
Free weekend concerts during the summer & food trucks. In October they have bluegrass and food trucks on Thursday night. Also have outdoor movies in the summer as well. The TR farmer's market is every Saturday morning during summer. Look 'em up online.
10 locals recommend
Trailblazer Park
235 Trailblazer DrFree weekend concerts during the summer & food trucks. In October they have bluegrass and food trucks on Thursday night. Also have outdoor movies in the summer as well. The TR farmer's market is every Saturday morning during summer. Look 'em up online.