Guidebook for Greenville

Julie
Guidebook for Greenville

Food Scene

Best local spot for brunch or lunch. The salmon salad is a favorite at lunch, and the duck wings are a favorite appetizer at dinner.
37 locals recommend
The Bohemian Cafe
2 W Stone Ave
37 locals recommend
Best local spot for brunch or lunch. The salmon salad is a favorite at lunch, and the duck wings are a favorite appetizer at dinner.
Not your typical BBQ place -- they have tofu sandwiches, seafood and a healthier take on everything. Love their shrimp and daily side options. About a 12 minute, but be sure to use the crosswalk on busy Stone Ave.
13 locals recommend
Moe's Original BBQ - Greenville
109 West Stone Avenue
13 locals recommend
Not your typical BBQ place -- they have tofu sandwiches, seafood and a healthier take on everything. Love their shrimp and daily side options. About a 12 minute, but be sure to use the crosswalk on busy Stone Ave.
Swanky Greek restaurant with unique items on the menu such as wood-fired octopus and vegetarian moussaka. We always get the 4-spread appetizer with the Fish Roe spread.
11 locals recommend
Ji-Roz
644 N Main St
11 locals recommend
Swanky Greek restaurant with unique items on the menu such as wood-fired octopus and vegetarian moussaka. We always get the 4-spread appetizer with the Fish Roe spread.
Best rooftop view of Greenville over brunch, dinner or just a quick cocktail. The deviled eggs are always nice, and the duck and waffles are a fun brunch dish.
108 locals recommend
UP on the Roof
250 Riverplace
108 locals recommend
Best rooftop view of Greenville over brunch, dinner or just a quick cocktail. The deviled eggs are always nice, and the duck and waffles are a fun brunch dish.

Shopping

Best spot for everyone in the family to shop and find something they love -- offers everything from an extensive old-fashioned candy bar to outdoor outfitters to kitchen supplies.
55 locals recommend
Mast General Store
111 N Main St
55 locals recommend
Best spot for everyone in the family to shop and find something they love -- offers everything from an extensive old-fashioned candy bar to outdoor outfitters to kitchen supplies.
Very cool spot off the bike trail that's a wonderful place to buy local honey, soaps, candles, food and a wide variety of locally-made items
167 locals recommend
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
205 Cedar Lane Rd
167 locals recommend
Very cool spot off the bike trail that's a wonderful place to buy local honey, soaps, candles, food and a wide variety of locally-made items

Arts & Culture

This Smithsonian Affiliate offers a variety of interesting exhibits throughout the year--typically three or more at any time.
42 locals recommend
Upcountry History Museum
540 Buncombe St
42 locals recommend
This Smithsonian Affiliate offers a variety of interesting exhibits throughout the year--typically three or more at any time.

Sightseeing

Stroll down Main Street and look out for 'Mice on Main' hidden along the way, dine on local eats and shop at boutique stores.
96 locals recommend
Downtown Greenville
South Main Street
96 locals recommend
Stroll down Main Street and look out for 'Mice on Main' hidden along the way, dine on local eats and shop at boutique stores.
Uniquely designed suspension bridge for walkers
60 locals recommend
Liberty Bridge
206 S Main St
60 locals recommend
Uniquely designed suspension bridge for walkers
Grab a bike (or rent from Reedy River Bike Rentals), and bike from downtown Greenville to Travelers Rest in under an hour. We like to stop for smoothies or lunch off the trail in Travelers Rest and then head back to Greenville.
217 locals recommend
Swamp Rabbit Trail
Swamp Rabbit Trail
217 locals recommend
Grab a bike (or rent from Reedy River Bike Rentals), and bike from downtown Greenville to Travelers Rest in under an hour. We like to stop for smoothies or lunch off the trail in Travelers Rest and then head back to Greenville.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cozy spot with jazz on most weekends
Rainer's Cafe & Bar
610 S Main St
Cozy spot with jazz on most weekends
Our favorite hangout! Craft beer, wine and cider with local food trucks onsite serving food most days.
57 locals recommend
The Community Tap
217 Wade Hampton Blvd
57 locals recommend
Our favorite hangout! Craft beer, wine and cider with local food trucks onsite serving food most days.
Good place to watch sports - with dozens of TVs throughout the rooftop bar and restaurant.
25 locals recommend
Carolina Ale House
113 S Main St
25 locals recommend
Good place to watch sports - with dozens of TVs throughout the rooftop bar and restaurant.

Parks & Nature

Nice views of the waterfalls and park from Liberty Bridge--a suspension bridge for walkers
386 locals recommend
Falls Park on the Reedy
601 S Main St
386 locals recommend
Nice views of the waterfalls and park from Liberty Bridge--a suspension bridge for walkers
Wonderful hiking trails from half a mile to 4+ miles, ranging from easy to moderately difficult
82 locals recommend
Paris Mountain State Park
Paris Mountain State Park
82 locals recommend
Wonderful hiking trails from half a mile to 4+ miles, ranging from easy to moderately difficult

Essentials

Family-owned convenience store with an eatery in the back
6 locals recommend
Drop-In Store
709 N Main St
6 locals recommend
Family-owned convenience store with an eatery in the back
Downtown grocer
49 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at McBee Station
400 E McBee Ave
49 locals recommend
Downtown grocer