Best hotels in and around Greer
Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown
50 W Broad Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Only moments from the riverfront and the trails of Falls Park on the Reedy, see the best of this bohemian town from the three-star Courtyard Downtown. Less than 20 minutes from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, the rooms are modern and spacious, while a business center and a brace of restaurants are handy for busy visitors.
Comfort Suites at WestGate Mall
458 Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Just a 20-minute drive from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, the modern but welcoming two-star Comfort Suites serves hot waffles for breakfast, and the outdoor pool is perfect for a cooling splash in the heat of summer. Rooms sleep as many as six, making this is a popular option for families visiting the town and nearby universities.
Jocassee Treehouse
330 Summit Drive, Salem, South Carolina 29676
Just over an hour’s drive from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Jocassee Treehouse is a wonderful out-of-doors place to experience South Carolina’s wild side. There’s a kitchenette, lounge room and ladder-top bed in this unique woodland location, all within easy reach of Lake Jocassee and Devils Fork State Park.
Best restaurants in and around Greer
Fork & Plough
1629 E North Street, Greenville, SC 29607
A fresh, modern dining spot with a rustic twist, the Fork & Plough is much more than a place to eat. It also houses an on-site farmers market and butcher shop. Fork & Plough is the brainchild of chef Shawn Kelly and farmers Roddy Pick and Chad Bishop, so expect locally grown produce dressed up in Southern, European and Mexican styles.
Stella’s Southern Bistro
684 Fairview Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680
Hop in the rental car and you could be browsing the menu at one of the region’s best Lowcountry restaurants in as little as 20 minutes. Dishes include shrimp and grits, braised ham hock and southern-fried okra, drawing on local ingredients and seasonality.
Kingston Homestyle Kitchen
256 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
For international flavors, try Kingston Homestyle Kitchen, less than half an hour’s drive from the airport. Savor the heat of jerk chicken or try Jamaican oxtail stew, then pair with a choice of sides such as plantain, rice and candied yams.
Best attractions in and around Greer
BMW Zentrum
1400 SC-101, Greer, SC 29651
For lovers of quality cars, BMW’s only museum in North America is a must-see attraction. Take a guided tour to witness the manufacturing process, or simply get to know the company’s heritage by wandering amongst the collection of restored classic models.
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
300 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Greenville’s museums are perfect for family days out. At The Children’s Museum kids can indulge their imaginations in themed studios dedicated to music, television and the natural world. Along the I-85 in Spartanburg, there’s a twin center dedicated to kids five and under.
Paris Mountain State Park
2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609
Just five miles north of Greenville lies Paris Mountain State Park, full of hiking and biking trails. Lake Placid offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and birdwatchers as well as a great spot for a swim. It’s a great day out for nature lovers, and a little closer than the Blue Ridge Mountains, but still with a taste of mountain life.
