Simpsonville, SC Road Trips

Simpsonville developed in the 1820s as a stagecoach stop, but eventually became the vast suburban town it is today. The once-burgeoning town struggled during the Civil War and Reconstruction, but in 1885 lots were laid out to surround a new rail line. The Woodside Cotton Mill, established in the early 1900s, was instrumental in the town's growth, as was the installation of a large water main from Greenville. Urban sprawl from the city of Greenville has led to tremendous growth in and around Simpsonville.

1 Downtown Simpsonville, Main Street. Charming, historic downtown with breweries, a coffee shop and boutique shops. (updated May 2018) 2 City Park, 172 Park Drive. 7AM-7PM. City park near downtown offering walking trails, basketball courts, tennis courts and open green spaces. (updated May 2018)

1 Heritage Park Amphitheater, 861 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-296-6601. Community amphitheater offering concerts year-round. (updated May 2018) 2 Golden Lanes & Rink, 108 Balcombe Boulevard, ☏ +1 864-967-8551. Bowling alley and roller-skate rink offering a pub-style menu and tiki bar. (updated May 2018) 3 Discovery Island, 417 Baldwin Road, ☏ +1 864-963-4345. Memorial Day-Labor Day, 11AM-5:30PM. Small, seasonal, family-friendly water park with a pool, waterslides, lazy river and simulated wave surfing. (updated May 2018) 4 Regal Simpsonville, 780 South Street, ☏ +1 844-462-7342. 14-screen movie theater offering new-release films, plush seating and concession stand.

1 Coach House, 637 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-967-8840. 6AM-9PM. Enduring joint for casual, eclectic eats, including burgers, pasta and southern staples. (updated May 2018) 2 Pete’s, 811 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-963-9023. 9AM-10PM. Family-owned burger joint with American staples and a drive-they. (updated May 2018) 3 Shortfield’s, 111 N Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-8228. 11AM-9PM. Laid-back American restaurant offering burgers and brews. (updated May 2018) 4 Henry’s Smokehouse, 123 N Main Street, ☏ +1 864-967-0007. 11AM-8PM. Traditional South Carolina BBQ known for its meat over hickory pits. (updated May 2018) 5 Milano Pizzeria, 633 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-962-0777. 11AM-10PM. Old-fashioned, family-owned pizza joint preparing sizable Greek & Italian dishes. (updated May 2018) 6 Silver Bay, 916 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-228-9705. 11AM-10PM. Family-friendly eatery serving up casual seafood platters (updated May 2018) 7 Stella’s Southern Bistro, 684 Fairview Road, ☏ +1 864-757-1212. M-Sa 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9PM. American, southern bistro using local ingredients in a polished homey space. (updated May 2018)

1 The Station, 1205 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-757-1166. Noon-2AM. Locally-owner sports bar & grill offering burgers, fries and happy hour specials. (updated May 2018) 2 Sherby’s Irish Pub, 33 Ray Talley Court Suite #A, ☏ +1 864-963-2358. 12:30PM-1AM. Irish pub offering happy hour specials, Irish and American fare. (updated May 2018) 3 Exchange Co. Coffee, 110 South Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-1670. 8AM-5PM. Sleek, hipster coffee shop serving espresso, tea and baked goods. (updated May 2018)

1 Comfort Suites Simpsonville/Fountain Inn, 3971 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-757-1552. $110. (updated May 2018) 2 Hampton Inn Greenville/Simpsonville, 3934 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-963-9292. $109. (updated May 2018) 3 Holiday Inn Express - Simpsonville, 642 Fairview Road, ☏ +1 864-962-3228. $108. (updated May 2018)

Simpsonville is accessible from Interstate 385 by taking exits 23-31 from Columbia and Greenville. Greenlink Route 601 offers bus service Monday–Saturday from Greenville.

Simpsonville is a large, spread-out town which is best accessible by car. However, areas such as downtown are both bike and pedestrian friendly.