A Local’s Guide: Things to Do in Greenville, South Carolina
Welcome to FASHION and WELLNESS blog, The Audrey Reel based out of GREENVILLE, South Carolina. I am proud to call this friendly, sunny town nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains my HOMETOWN. I am an 11th GENERATION Greenvillite – as least as far as my grandmother recalls.
My grandfather was a local socialite that played PIANO in many old restaurants in bars throughout town. He even had a restaurant, LANGLEY’S, that stood in the current McAllister’s Square. It was based on his love for the piano and included a floor piano made by the same man who made the one for the movie BIG. My parents went to EASTSIDE and PARKER High Schools. My TEEN YEARS consisted of trips between Coffee Underground and Spill the Beans. The bridge did not even exist yet.
Needless to say my PASSION for this town runs deep. Today, I have rounded up some of my all-time FAVORITE businesses, restaurants, and THINGS TO DO IN GREENVILLE, SC.
Greenville, South Carolina has consistently racked up travelers AWARDS and best small town for every other title you can fathom. Although the latest population totals only 68,000+, Greenville is no one-stoplight town. New establishments popping up constantly and tourists can get a little lost.
I also receive a lot of inquiries on Instagram from people headed into town or relocating. Today I wanted to share the TRIED AND TRUE best of the best so you don’t waste any time if you only have a short weekend. I am also working on a weekend itinerary in Greenville, South Carolina – coming SOON. If I have created a blog post at any of the locations below, I have linked them. Otherwise, the establishment’s link is below. Let me know if you have any questions!
Brunch
Nose Dive Grits Bar
Caviar + Bananas
Southern Culture
Stax Omega
Soby’s
Lunch
Rick’s Deli
Happy + Hale
Brickstreet Cafe
Chicora Alley
Local Breweries
Quest Brewing
Birds Fly South
Thomas Creek
If You are New to Town
Poinsett Bridge
Stumphouse Tunnel
Pretty Place
Lake Jocassee
Sassafras Mountain Picnic
The Greek Festival
Traveler’s Rest
Kayak Saluda River
Must See Tourism
Falls Park
Mice on Main
Coffee Underground
Swamp Rabbit Trail
Dinner
Husk
Kitchen Sink
Pomegranate
The Peddler
Halls Chophouse
Los Compadres
The Anchorage
The Clock
Coffee & Dessert
Coffee Underground
Tandem Creperie (TR)
Luna Rosa
Spill the Beans
Brickstreet Cafe
Dates
Craft Axe Throwing
Greenville Drive Game
Stone Pin Company
Swamp Rabbit Trail
Greenville Zoo
Color Clay Cafe
Reedy Rides – Swamp Rabbit Trail Ride
Escape Room
Happy Hour
Grateful Brew (coffee also)
SIP Wine bar
The Community Tap
Foxcroft Wine
Bars & Night Caps
Chicora Alley
Up on the Roof
Swordfish Cocktail Club
Halls Chophouse
Vault & Vator
Barley’s
The Velo Fellow
El Thrifty
Twenties Bars
Rey’s
Vine
Ale House
On the Roxx
Get Outdoors or Out of Town
Timmons Park Disc Golf
Swamp Rabbit Trail
Paris Mountain State Park
Lake Conestee Nature Park
Table Rock State Park
Jones Gap State Park
Caesar’s Head State Park
Biltmore Estate & Brewery
DuPont National Forest
Dog Friendly Food & Bars
University Joint
Willy Taco
Sidewall Pizza
Aloft WXYZ Lounge
Unleashed Dog Bar
Kitchens Open Late
Universal Joint
Willy Taco
Otto Izakaya
The Local Cue
Gluten Free Friendly
White Duck Taco Shop
Biscuit Head
Tupelo Honey
Sidewall Pizza
Roost
Beauty
Megan Diez Salon
Oscar Nails & Spa
Fitness
CocoBowlz
Soul Yoga
Upstate Spine & Sport
Drift Float Spa
Josh Kelly Massage
Shops
Monkees of Greenville
Mast General Store
Augusta Twenty
Antiques & Home
Cottage Grove Antiques
The Vintage Market of Greenville
Rock House Antiques
Paula Rallis Home
We Took to the Woods
Network Groups
Greenville Bloggers Union
Greenville Creative Connections
The Greenville Chamber Young Professionals
Greenville Junior League
Events
Artisphere
Euphoria
The Indie Craft Parade
Fall for Greenville
Enjoy this town and feel free to EMAIL or DM me if you have ANY questions!
With Joy,
Audrey
