Jim And Leta’s Guidebook
Fitness
The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 19.9-mile (32.0 km) multi-use rail trail in Greenville County, South Carolina, that largely follows the bed of a former railroad that had been nicknamed after the indigenous swamp rabbit. South-to-north the current trail begins at Greenville Technical College, crosses the city of Greenville, proceeds through Falls Park and the campus of Furman University, and ends about a mile north of the Travelers Rest city limits.
34 locals recommend
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit TrailThe Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 19.9-mile (32.0 km) multi-use rail trail in Greenville County, South Carolina, that largely follows the bed of a former railroad that had been nicknamed after the indigenous swamp rabbit. South-to-north the current trail begins at Greenville Technical College, crosses the city of Greenville, proceeds through Falls Park and the campus of Furman University, and ends about a mile north of the Travelers Rest city limits.
Sightseeing
Falls Park in Downtown Greenville, has a suspension bridge that crosses the Reedy River and has a great view of Reedy Falls.
386 locals recommend
Falls Park on the Reedy
601 S Main StFalls Park in Downtown Greenville, has a suspension bridge that crosses the Reedy River and has a great view of Reedy Falls.
Within 1 hour from the apartment - enjoy the 152 room house, gardens and grounds built in 1895.
174 locals recommend
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadWithin 1 hour from the apartment - enjoy the 152 room house, gardens and grounds built in 1895.
Our favorite falls to hike. This is an easy 0.6 mile hike to a picturesque 70-foot waterfall where you feel you could relax all day with your feet in the water. About 1 hour from the apartment in Mountain Rest, SC
8 locals recommend
King Creek Falls
Burrells Ford RoadOur favorite falls to hike. This is an easy 0.6 mile hike to a picturesque 70-foot waterfall where you feel you could relax all day with your feet in the water. About 1 hour from the apartment in Mountain Rest, SC
Paris Mountain State Park
Paris Mountain State Parkhttps://southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain
The Liberty Bridge- 345 ft long, 12 ft wide and with a concrete reinforced deck supported by a single suspension cable- is like nothing else in the US. Spanning the Reedy River in Greenville, this structure overlooks the local waterfall and the gardens at Falls Park.
60 locals recommend
Liberty Bridge
206 S Main StThe Liberty Bridge- 345 ft long, 12 ft wide and with a concrete reinforced deck supported by a single suspension cable- is like nothing else in the US. Spanning the Reedy River in Greenville, this structure overlooks the local waterfall and the gardens at Falls Park.
Family Entertainment
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park DrThe Greenville Zoo is a Must See for kids of all ages.
The Children's Museum of The Upstate has been a family resource in Upstate South Carolina and surrounding areas since 2009. In 2014, TCMU was named a Smithsonian Affiliate.
123 locals recommend
The Children's Museum of the Upstate
300 College StThe Children's Museum of The Upstate has been a family resource in Upstate South Carolina and surrounding areas since 2009. In 2014, TCMU was named a Smithsonian Affiliate.
Considered the premier American art museum in the South, the GCMA is home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by iconic American artist Andrew Wyeth. The GCMA also has an impressive collection of paintings and prints by contemporary artist Jasper Johns.
45 locals recommend
Greenville County Museum of Art
420 College StConsidered the premier American art museum in the South, the GCMA is home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by iconic American artist Andrew Wyeth. The GCMA also has an impressive collection of paintings and prints by contemporary artist Jasper Johns.
Check out their Website for what is playing while you are here:
www.peacecenter.org
172 locals recommend
The Peace Center
300 S Main StCheck out their Website for what is playing while you are here:
www.peacecenter.org
Check out what is happening while you are here at:
www.bonsecoursarena.com
83 locals recommend
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 N Academy StCheck out what is happening while you are here at:
www.bonsecoursarena.com
Runway Park at GMU is free to use and open to the public. Runway Park is approximately 1.38 acres, has an educational amphitheater, exercise "Perimeter Taxiway" and walking "Runways", as well as aviation themed playground equipment, a swing set, airplane wings bench shade structure, a Bi-plane "Climber", a picnic hangar, benches, restrooms, water fountains and a Cessna 310 static display. A redecorated 15-foot cross section of a Boeing 737 fuselage and community supported park pavers make up the handicapped accessible park entrance.
18 locals recommend
Runway Park at GMU
21 Airport Rd ExtRunway Park at GMU is free to use and open to the public. Runway Park is approximately 1.38 acres, has an educational amphitheater, exercise "Perimeter Taxiway" and walking "Runways", as well as aviation themed playground equipment, a swing set, airplane wings bench shade structure, a Bi-plane "Climber", a picnic hangar, benches, restrooms, water fountains and a Cessna 310 static display. A redecorated 15-foot cross section of a Boeing 737 fuselage and community supported park pavers make up the handicapped accessible park entrance.
Frankie's Fun Park
45 Park Woodruff DrArcades, Go-Karts, Mini golf and much more
Home of the Greenville Drive minor league baseball team (Boston Red Sox affiliate).
https://www.milb.com/greenville
https://www.milb.com/greenville/ballpark/fluorfieldguide
98 locals recommend
Fluor Field
945 S Main StHome of the Greenville Drive minor league baseball team (Boston Red Sox affiliate).
https://www.milb.com/greenville
https://www.milb.com/greenville/ballpark/fluorfieldguide
Topgolf
201 Clifton CtFun Indoor golfing experience
Beechwood Farms
204 Bates Bridge RdLocal Favorites
Stepping into the Wayback Machine and turning the dial to 300 years ago. Visit this local store including a "Penny Candy" section.
https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/greenville
55 locals recommend
Mast General Store
111 N Main StStepping into the Wayback Machine and turning the dial to 300 years ago. Visit this local store including a "Penny Candy" section.
https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/greenville
Food scene
Farmhouse Tacos
164 S Main StGreat place for unique tacos.
Sidewall Pizza Company
99 Cleveland StExcellent Pizza & Salads.
Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse
2 N Main StOur favorite place to ride to for breakfast.
TR's Oriental
331 S Main StLocal, Quick, oriental take-out
Mr Salsa Mexican Restaurant
4800 Wade Hampton BlvdMexican food within 1 mile of the apartment.
Wood smoked BBQ, awesome sides, patio, and back lawn on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in downtown Travelers Rest.
29 locals recommend
Monkey Wrench Smokehouse
21 S Main StWood smoked BBQ, awesome sides, patio, and back lawn on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in downtown Travelers Rest.
City/town information
Travelers Rest is truly a traveler's haven – named for its natural amenities and proximity to nearby destinations. You're going to Love it Here!
94 locals recommend
Travelers Rest
Travelers Rest is truly a traveler's haven – named for its natural amenities and proximity to nearby destinations. You're going to Love it Here!
Visit Greenville, SC. Explore the Outdoors, Hike & Play. Plan Your Visit, Today! Weekend Getaway. Reopening Responsibly. Easy Road/Bike Trips. Stunning Natural Beauty.
www.visitgreenvillesc.com
210 locals recommend
Greenville
Visit Greenville, SC. Explore the Outdoors, Hike & Play. Plan Your Visit, Today! Weekend Getaway. Reopening Responsibly. Easy Road/Bike Trips. Stunning Natural Beauty.
www.visitgreenvillesc.com