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[edit]
History[edit]
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. In the recent years, urban sprawl from the city of Greenville has led to tremendous growth in and around Simpsonville.
Get in[edit]
Simpsonville is accessible from Interstate 385 by taking exits 23-31 from Columbia and Greenville.
Greenlink Route 14 offers bus service Monday–Saturday from Greenville.
Get around[edit]
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[edit]
- 1 Downtown Simpsonville, Main Street. Charming, historic downtown with breweries, a coffee shop and boutique shops.
- 2 City Park, 172 Park Drive. 7AM-7PM. City park located near downtown offering walking trails, basketball courts, tennis courts and open green spaces.
- 3 Simpsonville Cinemas, 780 South Street, ☏ +1 844-462-7342. 14-screen movie theater offering new-release films, plush seating and concession stand.
- 4 Museum of the Revolutionary War, 10 Academy Street, ☏ +1 864-235-6527. Local history museum exploring the battles and significant events of the American Revolutionary War.
- 5 Southern Galleries, 108 East Curtis Street, ☏ +1 864-963-4893. 10AM-5PM. Art gallery located on E Curtis Street in downtown Simpsonville.
Do[edit]
- 1 Heritage Park Amphitheater, 861 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-296-6601. Community amphitheater offering concerts year-round.
- 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.
- 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.
Buy[edit]
- 1 Downtown Simpsonville, Main Street. Simpsonville’s historic downtown with numerous boutique shops, breweries and restaurants.
- 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.
Eat[edit]
Budget[edit]
- 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.
- 2 Pete’s, 811 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-963-9023. 9AM-10PM. Family-owned burger joint with American staples and a drive-they.
- 3 Mad Cuban Café, 698 Fairview Road Suite #C, ☏ +1 864-757-9530. 11AM-8PM. Counter-serve Cuban joint preparing hot and cold sandwiches, homemade salads and pastries.
Mid-range[edit]
- 4 Shortfield’s, 111 N Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-8228. 11AM-9PM. Laid-back American restaurant offering burgers and brews.
- 5 Henry’s Smokehouse, 123 N Main Street, ☏ +1 864-967-0007. 11AM-8PM. Traditional South Carolina BBQ known for its meat-over hickory pits.
- 6 Zamorah’s, 106 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-990-6167. 11AM-8PM. Local home-cooking standby with fried chicken, burgers and sandwiches.
- 7 Milano Pizzeria, 633 Main Street SE, ☏ +1 864-962-0777. 11AM-10PM. Old-fashioned, family-owned pizza joint preparing sizable Greek & Italian dishes.
Splurge[edit]
- 8 Silver Bay, 916 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-228-9705. 11AM-10PM. Family-friendly eatery serving up casual seafood platters
- 9 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.
- 10 Mimi’s Steakhouse, 340 Harrison Bridge Road, ☏ +1 864-757-1458. 11AM-2PM, 4:30PM-10PM. Casual steakhouse serving up classic American fare and pasta.
Drink[edit]
Bars & pubs[edit]
- 1 The Station, 1205 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-757-1166. 12PM-2AM. Locally-owner sports bar & grill offering burgers, fries and happy hour specials.
- 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.
Coffee & tea[edit]
- 3 Exchange Co. Coffee, 110 South Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-1670. 8AM-5PM. Sleek, hipster coffee shop serving espresso, tea and baked goods.
- 4 Amanzi Tea Café, 127 North Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-9927. 12PM-7PM. Modern-day tea house offering 100 different types of premium loose-leaf tea brewed from the purest water.
Sleep[edit]
Bed & Breakfast[edit]
- 1 Garden House B&B, 302 S Main Street, ☏ +1 864-963-3379.
Hotel[edit]
- 2 Comfort Suites Simpsonville/Fountain Inn, 3971 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-757-1552. $110.
- 3 Hampton Inn Greenville/Simpsonville, 3934 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-963-9292. $109.
- 4 Holiday Inn Express - Simpsonville, 642 Fairview Road, ☏ +1 864-962-3228. $108.
Connect[edit]
Go next[edit]
| Routes through Simpsonville |
| Greenville ← Mauldin ← | N  S
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→ Fountain Inn → Ends at 
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