The clock tower, an iconic landmark in Downtown Simpsonville

Simpsonville is a suburban city in the Upcountry of South Carolina southeast of the major city of Greenville. Simpsonville has experienced steady growth since 2008, and as a result, many restaurants and stores have been introduced to the area. Simpsonville has around 20,000 residents.

Understand

History

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.

Get in

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.

Get around

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

See

• 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)

Do

• 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. 

Buy

• 1 Downtown Simpsonville, Main Street. Simpsonville’s historic downtown with numerous boutique shops, breweries and restaurants. (updated May 2018)
• 2 Fairview, Fairview & Harrison Bridge Road. Large shopping area spanning across Fairview and Harrison Bridge Roads. Stores include Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress For Less, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, and numerous local & national restaurants. (updated May 2018)

Eat

Budget

• 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)

Mid-range

• 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)

Splurge

• 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)

Drink

Bars & pubs

• 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)

Coffee & tea

• 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)

Sleep

Hotel

• 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)

Go next

• Five Forks
• Fountain Inn
• Greenville
• Mauldin

Routes through Simpsonville

Greenville ← Mauldin ←

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