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. Urban sprawl from the city of Greenville has led to tremendous growth in and around Simpsonville.
Get in
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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
[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 near downtown offering walking trails, basketball courts, tennis courts and open green spaces.
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.
- 4 Regal Simpsonville, 780 South Street, ☏ +1 844-462-7342. 14-screen movie theater offering new-release films, plush seating and concession stand.
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.
Mid-range
[edit]- 3 Shortfield’s, 111 N Main Street, ☏ +1 864-757-8228. 11AM-9PM. Laid-back American restaurant offering burgers and brews.
- 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.
- 5 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]- 6 Silver Bay, 916 Main Street NE, ☏ +1 864-228-9705. 11AM-10PM. Family-friendly eatery serving up casual seafood platters
- 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.
Drink
[edit]Bars & pubs
[edit]- 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.
- 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.
Sleep
[edit]Bed & Breakfast
[edit]Hotel
[edit]- 1 Comfort Suites Simpsonville/Fountain Inn, 3971 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-757-1552. $110.
- 2 Hampton Inn Greenville/Simpsonville, 3934 Grandview Drive, ☏ +1 864-963-9292. $109.
- 3 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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