The Small Town In South Carolina That's One Of The Coolest In The U.S.
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Robin Jarvis
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We love all of South Carolina’s cities and towns, and especially love showcasing them one at a time so everyone can see just why they’re so special.
Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Travelers Rest is one of the coolest towns in America. Let’s take a look at all she has to offer.
Travelers Rest got her name from a naturally obvious situation. Her location is just before a large mountain range so travelers and cattlemen would pause here for a night before crossing into the mountains. The logical name stuck and Travelers Rest has been, well, Travelers Rest (affectionately, "T.R.") ever since.
Welcome to Main Street where you'll find quaint little shops, nice landscaping and this signature T.R. clock.
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Main Street boasts some of the best restaurants around, including the iconic Williams Hardware. It's a restaurant called a hardware store, but that's more about the history of the building than it is the food - which is fabulous!
Travelers Rest is about so much more than just a cute Main Street with great shops and eateries. Take a look at some of the things that also make this one of the coolest towns in America:
Travelers Rest is about so much more than just a cute Main Street with great shops and eateries. Take a look at some of the things that also make this one of the coolest towns in America:
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A covered pavilion, an amphitheatre and fair grounds are all found at this grand "park" where locals go for festivals, fairs and concerts. Imagine watching some live music with friends and surrounded by mountain views. It's not Red Rocks, but since it's ours: it's better!
T.R. has one of the neatest Farmers Markets in the state of South Carolina. Here, you'll find everything from fresh fruit and veggies, to live music, arts and crafts and food trucks (yes, so many it's sometimes like a food truck bonanza). They also have fun stuff for the kids, including an old-fashioned food truck just for them - serving ice cream! The 2017 market opens next Saturday, May 6th at 8:30 a.m. More information can be found here on their official website.
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T.R. has a speedway with track views that include a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Of course, you'll want to keep your eyes on the track though. It's three-eighths of a mile and red clay-based. Races happen every Friday night at TR Speedway. See their racing schedule here.
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A few years back, the Historical Society of Travelers Rest built a new History Museum. The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. It's located at 3 Edwards Street.
Remember we said Main Street has amazing restaurants and shops? The newest restaurant in town is definitely worth checking out. It serves Tex Mex and has some fun menu items. Locally owned and operated, Farmhouse Tacos is located at 164 S. Main Street. Oh, and that name means something. The food here is all farm-to-table.
Head North on Main Street and in about 15 minutes you'll find a roadside waterfall, called Wildcat, that's all the rage. You can see the bottom waterfall (there are three in the series) from US 276. A word of caution, the rocks here are slippery. Please stick to the trails.
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Want to spend the night? T.R.'s got you covered there too, with a unique hotel 10 minutes north of downtown. Hotel Domestique is perfectly situated for breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains while you visit. More on their website.
There’s so much to love about Travelers Rest, South Carolina. From its proximity to Greenville (about 10 miles) to its stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and all the signature things that set this small town apart, Travelers Rest really is one of the coolest small towns in the country.
For a look at one of the smallest towns in the Palmetto State, read Why Everyone Should Visit This One Tiny Town In South Carolina.
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