A list of my favorite and recommended places to visit or eat at in the Greenville and upstate South Carolina area - includes both family-friendly and night life recommendations.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Parks and Playgrounds
Love the swings and fountain here! There’s a playground on the back side of the park as well.
Greer City Park
So much to do here! There are several baseball fields, some playgrounds (separated by age group), a splash pad, fenced-in dog park, frisbee golf course, and walking/bike paths.
Tyger River Park
Has 2 playgrounds, separated by age group. My kids love the zipline here!
Century Park
A smaller, quieter park/playground area in Greer
The City of Greer Center for the Arts
Restaurants
My favorite local places to grab a bite
My absolute favorite place for breakfast and brunch, and it’s nice that it’s not in the hustle and bustle of downtown. The company has won several awards, including Top 3 Best Diners in South Carolina by AAA. They make homemade, fresh squeezed orange...
Stax Omega Diner
Another brunch favorite! Make sure to make a reservation.
SELECT Restaurant: Home Page
Some great sandwiches, burgers, fries, and soups here! It can get pretty busy around lunch hours, so make sure to plan or call ahead.
Midtown Deli
American-style/pub food. My family and I like the outdoor area, and it has an older American airplane theme/murals.
Wild Ace Pizza & Pub
There's one on Conagree Rd and downtown. The steaks and salmon are so good!
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Other Food & Drinks
Wineries, Bars, Etc
Restaurant and rooftop bar with outdoor fire pits! Fun on cool nights.
UP on the Roof
Great for a girl’s day! This winery is very secluded and is surrounded by beautiful wooded scenery. They offer wine flights and have some appetizers available, and bring in food trucks as well. Go visit the farm animals on site while you’re there!
City Scape Winery
My family and I regularly visit here, and my kids love it. They change out their flavors weekly, and make homemade waffles cones and bowls.
Scoops On Main | Ice Cream Shop
Local Favorites
A few extras unique to the area
A fun place to go for a night out with friends! They offer mini golf and ax throwing, and have karaoke on Friday nights from 9pm-1am. There’s a full bar and some drinks available on tap to self-pour, but with all of the fun options available drinking...
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The BEST soft serve ice cream! Lines can get a little long sometimes.
Ice Cream Station
A great place for some books finds! They offer in-store credit for used books.
