Downtown Greer Welcome Book
Food scene
The Bleu Porch is a great place for Breakfast and lunch. Homemade soups and baked goods.
10 locals recommend
The Bleu Porch Kitchen & Market
302 N Main StThe Bleu Porch is a great place for Breakfast and lunch. Homemade soups and baked goods.
SELECT Restaurant - Greer
112 Trade StGreat for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Stomping Grounds Coffee Bar
208 Trade StGreat for breakfast sandwiches and lattes.
Tipsy Taco
14180 E Wade Hampton BlvdGreat Mexican food and margaritas.
Wild Ace Pizza and Pub
103 Depot StGreat pizza
Blue Ridge Brewing Company
308 Trade StreetGreat brewery and restaurant with a roof-top bar.
Abbott's Frozen Custard
119 E Poinsett StBarista Alley Speciality Coffee and Smoothie Bar
101 Trade StTry the crepes!
One of downtown Greer's favorite restaurants. An easy walk from the cottage.
15 locals recommend
The Great Bay Oyster House
109 E Poinsett StOne of downtown Greer's favorite restaurants. An easy walk from the cottage.
Owner's favorite breakfast place. If you go on Sunday morning, better get there before 11 to avoid the crowds.
19 locals recommend
Stax Omega Diner & Bakery
72 Orchard Park DrOwner's favorite breakfast place. If you go on Sunday morning, better get there before 11 to avoid the crowds.
The Lost Cajun
3612A Pelham RoadA unique restaurant with a Cajun flare...yes they have beignets!
A relaxed environment with an upscale flare. Items include everything from nachos to filet mignon as well as seafood.
8 locals recommend
California Dreaming Restaurant
40 Beacon DrA relaxed environment with an upscale flare. Items include everything from nachos to filet mignon as well as seafood.
The Clock Restaurant on West Poinsett Street in Greer has been a local favorite since 1958. It's a classic southern "Meat & three", in addition to offering a wide variety of sandwiches. They're closed on Sunday.
Clock Restaurant
603 West Poinsett StreetThe Clock Restaurant on West Poinsett Street in Greer has been a local favorite since 1958. It's a classic southern "Meat & three", in addition to offering a wide variety of sandwiches. They're closed on Sunday.
The owner's favorite Italian restaurant! Owned and operated by a New York family that prides themselves on authentic Italian cuisine. Fettuccine alla Frank Sinatra is recommended. Try to avoid filling up on the fresh garlic knots they'll bring to your table...save room for the tiramisu. Reservations are accepted (864) 991-8636 - Closed Sunday and Monday.
Sciortino's Trattoria & Pizzeria
3734 Pelham RdThe owner's favorite Italian restaurant! Owned and operated by a New York family that prides themselves on authentic Italian cuisine. Fettuccine alla Frank Sinatra is recommended. Try to avoid filling up on the fresh garlic knots they'll bring to your table...save room for the tiramisu. Reservations are accepted (864) 991-8636 - Closed Sunday and Monday.
A great casual Tex-Mex place moments away from the cottage.
9 locals recommend
Guacamole Mexican Grill
103 E Wade Hampton BlvdA great casual Tex-Mex place moments away from the cottage.
Another local brewery with a unique menu that goes beyond the usual bar fare.
29 locals recommend
The Southern Growl
155 N Buncombe RdAnother local brewery with a unique menu that goes beyond the usual bar fare.
A unique pizza restaurant on Pelham Road ~ 15 minute drive. Eat in or take out.
11 locals recommend
Sidewall Pizza Company
3598 Pelham RdA unique pizza restaurant on Pelham Road ~ 15 minute drive. Eat in or take out.
Rick Erwin’s Greer
A new restaurant in town from a very well established area restauranter.
This seasonal ice cream shop is a favorite with locals. During warmer months you can also purchase fresh produce...including locally grown peaches.
11 locals recommend
Dillards Farms Inc Ice Cream
500 S Buncombe RdThis seasonal ice cream shop is a favorite with locals. During warmer months you can also purchase fresh produce...including locally grown peaches.
Cartwright Food Hall
Multiple restaurants inside, including Flying Fox coffee.
Flying Fox Coffee
Great lattes, try the Lavender Latte.
Anonymous Burgers
Mi Irie on Trade
MoMo's Sushi & More
Great sushi and ramen noodle bowls.
Harvest Kitchen
All natural, gluten-free, and extra fresh.
Sightseeing
The Station is an area near the original Train Depot that served travelers in the past. There's numerous shops and restaurants in this part of town.
Greer Station Depot
209f Depot StThe Station is an area near the original Train Depot that served travelers in the past. There's numerous shops and restaurants in this part of town.
A relatively new addition to Greer. The gazebo is a favorite place for pictures.
36 locals recommend
Greer City Park
301 E Poinsett StA relatively new addition to Greer. The gazebo is a favorite place for pictures.
Bring your walking shoes, and stroll down Main Street. It's lined with shop, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Make sure you visit Liberty Bridge to take in the views of the Reedy River.
96 locals recommend
Downtown Greenville
South Main StreetBring your walking shoes, and stroll down Main Street. It's lined with shop, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Make sure you visit Liberty Bridge to take in the views of the Reedy River.
In addition to commerce, Spartanburg is home to Converse, Wofford and Spartanburg Methodist colleges as well as USC Upstate, Spartanburg Community College. It's also the headquarters of Milliken.
7 locals recommend
Spartanburg Downtown
105 N Pine StIn addition to commerce, Spartanburg is home to Converse, Wofford and Spartanburg Methodist colleges as well as USC Upstate, Spartanburg Community College. It's also the headquarters of Milliken.
A little over an hour's drive from the cottage is The Biltmore Estate, and makes for an excellent day trip. This was one of George Vanderbilt's homes. The 8000 acre estate offers a multitude of activities beyond touring the house including horseback riding, wine tasting, or strolling through the garden. Reservations are recommended for the tour.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA little over an hour's drive from the cottage is The Biltmore Estate, and makes for an excellent day trip. This was one of George Vanderbilt's homes. The 8000 acre estate offers a multitude of activities beyond touring the house including horseback riding, wine tasting, or strolling through the garden. Reservations are recommended for the tour.
Poinsett Bridge
580 Callahan Mountain RdCampbells Covered Bridge
171 Campbell Covered Bridge RdThis is a great day trip. A variety of hiking trails are available from the summit.
50 locals recommend
Caesar's Head Overlook
59-95 Caesars Head DrThis is a great day trip. A variety of hiking trails are available from the summit.
The Blue Ridge Parkway passes through North Carolina roughly 45 miles from the cottage. An excellent day trip, particularly to view the Fall foliage.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway passes through North Carolina roughly 45 miles from the cottage. An excellent day trip, particularly to view the Fall foliage.
Furman University
3300 Poinsett HwyA great place to visit, even if you're not a student.
Shopping
Talloni A Shoe Salon
113 E Poinsett StGalleries of Brian Brigham
201 Trade StAntiques
Chelsea's Ladies Apparel
224 Trade StSouthern Envy Boutique
Fun Things To Do
The Zentrum is a museum of BMW's accomplishments throughout history. Tours are available, but reservations are highly recommended.
42 locals recommend
BMW Zentrum
1400 SC-101The Zentrum is a museum of BMW's accomplishments throughout history. Tours are available, but reservations are highly recommended.
BMW Performance Center
1155 SC-101Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayGreat brewery and food in Asheville.
The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a repurposed railroad track that winds from Downtown Greenville to just past Travelers Rest. Ideal for walking or riding a bike. Bikes can be rented in Travelers Rest.
34 locals recommend
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit TrailThe Swamp Rabbit Trail is a repurposed railroad track that winds from Downtown Greenville to just past Travelers Rest. Ideal for walking or riding a bike. Bikes can be rented in Travelers Rest.
Make a day of it and enjoy the Greenville Zoo and nearby Cleveland Park.
164 locals recommend
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park DrMake a day of it and enjoy the Greenville Zoo and nearby Cleveland Park.
Top Golf is relatively new to the area. You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this venue. One of the biggest big screen TVs the owners have ever seen.
42 locals recommend
Topgolf
201 Clifton CtTop Golf is relatively new to the area. You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this venue. One of the biggest big screen TVs the owners have ever seen.
Trade Street Taproom
Pure Wellness Spa
108 Cannon StWonderful massages.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Peach season typically runs from May through August.
Dillard's Farm & Ice Cream Parlor is located at 504 S. Buncombe Road in Greer.
Don't miss
Apple picking in the early Fall.
Sky Top Orchard is located at 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Road, Flat Rock, NC; roughly 25 miles from the cottage. Check their web site to find out what types of apples are available.
Customs and culture
Waving is recommended.
Don't be surprised if passers by wave...it's a friendly area.
Book before you go
BMW Zentrum
The Zentrum is a museum of BMW's accomplishments throughout their history. Reservations for tours are required well in advance, check their web site for operating hours.
Book before you go
The Ultimate Driving Experience
A variety of driving experiences are offered that will both hone your skills and accelerate your heart rate. Space is limited and must be scheduled in advance. In addition to describing additional details about the driving experiences offered, their web site will advise of their availability.
Getting around
Upstate Emergency Vet
We hope you never need this service, but you will be happy to know that we have an excellent Emergency Vet within 10 miles of the Cottage. They're open 24/7/365.
Please see the guidebook in the cottage for contact info.