Food scene
Pumpkintown General Store
3837 Pumpkintown HwyGreat little breakfast spot
Decent bar and live music on Friday / Saturdays (call ahead). Food is fine but not a destination for anything other then a little entertainment & a few beers!
11 locals recommend
The Rock Golf Club & Resort
171 Sliding Rock RdDecent bar and live music on Friday / Saturdays (call ahead). Food is fine but not a destination for anything other then a little entertainment & a few beers!
Great, family run restaurants with a menu that can accommodate anyone! Great greek, good Italian, beer and wine. Friendly staff, priced well, and a really nice experience. They also do trays of lasagna, etc. for carry out. Right across from the Spinx.
Dimitri's Greek Italian Restaurant
5600 SC-14Great, family run restaurants with a menu that can accommodate anyone! Great greek, good Italian, beer and wine. Friendly staff, priced well, and a really nice experience. They also do trays of lasagna, etc. for carry out. Right across from the Spinx.
Sidewall Pizza Company
Great pizza spot in Travelers Rest
Casual dining atmosphere with something for everyone, nice bar, and friendly staff!
21 locals recommend
Shortfields Travelers Rest
24 S Main StCasual dining atmosphere with something for everyone, nice bar, and friendly staff!
The Mexican at Central Gastro
217 W Main StGood meal located in Central
Evolve Kitchen + Table
360 College AveGreat , fresh spot located in downtown Clemson
Sightseeing
Long Shoals Roadside Park
Scenic Hwy 11Caesar's Head Overlook
59-95 Caesars Head DrGreat hiking spot with watering hole just a few minutes from the house. Good for kids, easy hike! 35 min loop with some stairs/ steep parts. Bring a carrier for the little ones!
9 locals recommend
Wildcat Branch Falls
5500 Geer HwyGreat hiking spot with watering hole just a few minutes from the house. Good for kids, easy hike! 35 min loop with some stairs/ steep parts. Bring a carrier for the little ones!
20 minute drive from the house. Remote, no crowds, short 10 min walk to waterfall observation deck then hike halfway back to swimming holes along the river. EXCELLENT for kids, fun for anyone.
37 locals recommend
Twin Falls Trail
Waterfalls Road20 minute drive from the house. Remote, no crowds, short 10 min walk to waterfall observation deck then hike halfway back to swimming holes along the river. EXCELLENT for kids, fun for anyone.
Easy OR moderate hike with a lookout obversatory at the top. You can stand on North Carolina / South Carolina border and see for miles! Start at Chimney Gap access to the foothills trail for a moderate 5.5 mile hike (out and back / 1 hr each way!). Bring some snack for picnic at the top. OR drive up and walk 2 minutes to the observation deck. Highest point in South Carolina!!
Sassafras Mountain
Easy OR moderate hike with a lookout obversatory at the top. You can stand on North Carolina / South Carolina border and see for miles! Start at Chimney Gap access to the foothills trail for a moderate 5.5 mile hike (out and back / 1 hr each way!). Bring some snack for picnic at the top. OR drive up and walk 2 minutes to the observation deck. Highest point in South Carolina!!
Paved/ gravel trail from Greenville to Travelers Rest with stops along the way. Really great, casual bike ride!
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
Paved/ gravel trail from Greenville to Travelers Rest with stops along the way. Really great, casual bike ride!
State park with small beach, kayak/ canoe rentals, boat ramp, picnic area, hiking, etc. Great place to spend the day, bring a picnic, or catch some Sun. Beautiful views, family friendly. About 30 minutes from the house!
53 locals recommend
Devil's Fork State Park
161 Holcombe CirState park with small beach, kayak/ canoe rentals, boat ramp, picnic area, hiking, etc. Great place to spend the day, bring a picnic, or catch some Sun. Beautiful views, family friendly. About 30 minutes from the house!
Clemson University
105 Sikes HallClemson is less then 45 minutes away!
Pleasant Ridge County Park
4232 SC-11Hiking, biking, lake access & close to Travelers Rest.
Easy/ moderate up and back hike. 40min up and 40min back with a waterfall / wading pool.
Yellow Branch Falls Trail
Easy/ moderate up and back hike. 40min up and 40min back with a waterfall / wading pool.
Grocery Store
Ingles Market
502 Ann St20 min drive from house
Vineyard
Cute vineyard, very close to house.
Victoria Valley Vineyards
1360 S Saluda RdBar
Miss Kitty's Tavern
Don't be fooled by the exterior. The staff is friendly & the beers are cold :)
Goober's
614 SC-93Watch football, drink beer, eat nachos :)
City/town information
If you are feeling like you want to see a little more modern part of the area, chuck into Greenville for shopping and restaurants!
Greenville South Carolina
If you are feeling like you want to see a little more modern part of the area, chuck into Greenville for shopping and restaurants!