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For walkers, hikers or trail runners, there's not many places that can top Travelers Rest.

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The secret is out about Greenville, South Carolina. About 20 minutes north of Downtown Greenville, the small foothills town of Travelers Rest is now gaining acclaim of its ownOne of the USA Today’s “Best Small Southern Towns,” Travelers Rest offers a relaxed atmosphere with southern charm. With a population of around 8,000, the city is small but growing, and is an enticing place for small businesses and families due to its location, natural beauty, and quaint atmosphere. Aptly named for being the point at which travelers would stop and rest before heading across the neighboring Blue Ridge mountains, “T.R.” is home to a variety of scenic views. Whether you’re looking to explore nature or just trying to find a bite to eat, here are some places you should visit in Travelers Rest. Swamp Rabbit Trail One of Greenville County’s most popular nature spaces, the Swamp Rabbit Trail provides 22 miles of bike-friendly trails to run and walk on, beginning in Travelers Rest and ending in the heart of downtown Greenville. Safe and secluded from traffic, this trail that crosses the Reedy River and several Greenville County parks, including the recently opened Unity Park, is an excellent place for cyclists, walkers and runners to exercise safely. The trail, which opened in 2010, has quickly become a staple for locals and tourists alike. Just as interesting as what’s on the trail is what is seen off of it. Locally owned shops and restaurants provide riders and runners with places to rest along their way, while also grabbing a bite to eat. If you’re one of the many people in the Upstate looking for a place to exercise or just to take in some natural views, you can’t go wrong with the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Visit Downtown TR One of the stops along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, the downtown area of Travelers Rest offers a variety of restaurants, stores, and places for social gatherings. The star of the show is the food selection, with just about any type of restaurant you can think of being available. The quaint downtown area is filled with plenty of southern charm. Local events with live music and summer movies provide entertainment throughout the year, and can be found at the next place on our list… Trailblazer Park Located near Furman University, Trailblazer Park is the place to be for live music and downtown entertainment in Travelers Rest. The park has a covered amphitheater that hosts local concerts and movies, which are mostly provided free of charge. The park is open year-round and is home to the city’s Fall Harvest Market, as well, where food trucks and local farmers sell their food every Thursday in October. Travelers Rest Farmers Market A staple of Trailblazer Park, The Travelers Rest Farmers Market is Greenville County’s largest open-air market, featuring over 60 independent farmers and artisans. The market is open every Saturday from May to September and every Thursday in October, and is a great place to find unique food and uniquely crafted items. You can also enjoy a variety of live music that is performed at the market. Events are held in the market to celebrate occasions such as apple season and the end of the current market season, or for their annual Folk Craft Day. Whether you’re grabbing a bite at one of the many food trucks or stocking up on fresh produce, there’s always something new to find at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market. Foodie’s Favorites The dining scene in Travelers Rest spans food trucks, family-style, farm fresh and almost everything in between. With new places opening regularly, here’s a few of my favorites right now. Topsoil Topsoil prides itself on locally grown foods and a farm-fresh menu. Their mission is to “connect guests with food grown in our community in a more meaningful way.” Tandem Tandem specializes in quality crepes and coffee, all located on the historic corner intersection with the yellow VW bus outside for ordering and indoor/outdoor dining all in quaint coffeehouse setting. Farmhouse Tacos “Hand crafted. Locally Sourced. Made with Love.” Farm House Tacos’ tagline is straightforward and genuine. This restaurant provides a great local spot to grab some Tex-Mex. Shortfields From burgers to pasta, Shortfields offers a wide variety of foods, along with 10 televisions to watch sporting events on. Chiroca Alley Chicora Alley is a Southern restaurant with live music and a wide selection of foods all with a tex-mex flare. Whether it’s their Shrimp and Grits, street tacos, or one of their many custom burgers, there’s a lot I love about Chiroca Alley. Odds are pretty good, you may just see me there. Monkey Wrench Smokehouse Monkey Wrench is the place to go for quality wood-smoked barbecue and indoor/outdoor dining. This restaurant has homemade sauces to go along with their varied meat selections, including ribs, brisket, and pulled pork in an open air setting with expansive grass lawn for kids and families Sidewall Pizza Sidewall is a local favorite for their signature brick oven pizzas, salads, and homemade ice cream. The line may be long, but there’s a reason. You can often grab a seat at the bar and grab a beer on tap or a glass of wine while you wait. The Cherokee Valley Golf Club South Carolina is renowned for its deep golf history, and Travelers Rest is no different. The Cherokee Valley Club boasts one of Greenville County’s best public courses, with gorgeous mountain views along its 18-hole mountain course. The Club also offers a full-service restaurant and golf lessons from professional instructors for those who are new to the game or are looking to improve their skills on the course. Upstate SC’s State Parks The Upstate is home to many great state parks, including Paris Mountain, Table Rock, Caesar’s head, and Devils Fork, which are all within an hour of the Travelers Rest area. These state parks are great places to hike, bike, fish, go out on the lake, and explore nature. Most state parks, including those listed above offer camping areas, as well. Paris Mountain State Park and Pleasant Ridge County Park are two of the closest parks to TR. Paris Mountain is great for hiking, and both offer great places to mountain bike. While county parks are free, the admission fee to state parks is $8 for adults, $4 for kids 6-15, and free for kids 5 and under. Sunrift Adventures Looking to enjoy the great outdoors but don’t know where to start? Sunrift Adventures is the state’s oldest independently-owned outdoor outfitters in the state, providing a wide selection of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, bikes, and climbing gear, as well as boots and shoes and just about anything else you could need to get outside and stay outside.  There’s a bike shop, too. If you need to get your bike serviced after a long ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, or any of the other great places to bike around TR, they can help you out with that, too! If you’re looking for your next adventure spot, Sunrift has you covered, with a list of local places to visit and explore and consultation from staff that knows the area well. The Beer is Crafted Like most of the country, and specifically the Upstate of South Carolina. The local craft beer and distillery scene is alive and well in Downtown Travelers Rest. Where not picking favorites here, we’ll let you decide, but here’s my list to get you started: The Community Tap and Resident Diner (Brand New) If you’re looking for an interesting stop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, look no further than the newly-opened third location for the Greenville-based craft beer and wine bar. Situated along the first stop of the trail, The Community Tap offers a curated selection of craft and by-the-glass beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages as well. Swamp Rabbit Brewery Another great option is the Swamp Rabbit Brewery, which has been a local hotspot since 2014. The Swamp Rabbit Brewery has won three “Best Local Brewery” awards in the Upstate. The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest Tasting Room of Travelers Rest is a boutique wine and craft beer shop that sets itself apart with its selection of small-production vineyard wines from all over the world. Copperhead Mountain Distillery (need a quick overview here) The Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Community Tap both have food trucks that you can grab a bite at. The Tasting Room and Swamp Rabbit also offer live music on certain nights. Travelers Rest provides a great location, no matter where you want to go. Whether it’s visiting the local mountains in Brevard and Hendersonville, traveling to Asheville to take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or even taking the three-and-a-half hour drive down to Charleston to visit the coast, there’s something for everyone. I know that there are more than nine great things to do in Travelers Rest. What would you add to the list?