Southern Charms - Travel + Leisure

GET INTO the SPIRIT of SPRING with FARM-FRESH
REGIONAL CUISINE, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, and
FASCINATING HISTORY in THE SOUTH. SNAP
PICS AMID the AZALEAS, TAKE A WALK THROUGH
MOSS-DRAPED SQUARES, and ENJOY THE WARM
HOSPITALITY FOUND THROUGHOUT the REGION.
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Discover the Bridges of
Greenville County—and Beyond
Crisscrossed by rivers and streams, Greenville, South Carolina,
offers plenty to explore with its famous bridges, charming downtown,
and beautiful mountain backdrop.
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AFTERNOON
Stop for lunch at
Mary’s Restaurant at
Falls Cottage, which
specializes in creative
café fare. Enjoy an
afternoon drive along
the Cherokee Foothills
National Scenic Byway
passing by waterfalls
and vistas of the nearby
Blue Ridge Mountains.
Stop at the beautifully
preserved Poinsett
Bridge before continuing
about 10 miles to
Campbell’s Covered
Bridge, a favorite spot
for a photo op.
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EVENING
Head back to downtown
Greenville for dinner at
Larkin’s on the River.
Situated on the banks
of the Reedy River, this
local fave serves up the
area’s best steak dinners
along with excellent
people-watching and
great views of the river
and Wyche Pavilion.
Afterwards, it’s worth
a short drive to take a
moonlit stroll through
one of downtown’s
tucked-away gems, the
Rock Quarry Garden
near Cleveland Park.
The stone footbridge of
this pre-Civil War era
granite quarry is straight
out of a fairytale.
SPRINGTIME EVENTS
APRIL 16-17
Bikeville Classic
Join pro and amateur
cyclists for a USA
Cycling event,
including the popular
Sunday fun ride.
bikevilleclassic.com
APRIL 23
4th Annual Craft
Beer Festival
Taste craft brews from
across the U.S., with a
focus on small-batch
and one-off kegs.
fest.thecommunitytap.com
MID-MARCH–SEPT
Greenville Heritage
FCU Main Street Fridays
Presented by Pepsi
Don’t miss this weekly
Friday-night music series
in NOMA Square.
greenvillesc.gov
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MORNING
Start your day at Falls
Park on the Reedy,
a 26-acre urban
oasis in the heart of
downtown Greenville.
Stroll the park’s ample
walking trails and
visit landmarks such
as the Old Mill Ruins
and Garden, the River
Lodge, and the TD
Amphitheater. Also
make sure to take in
the breathtaking view
from the award-winning
Liberty Bridge; this
pedestrian bridge is an
engineering marvel and
the only one of its kind
in the United States.
TO START PLANNING YOUR GET OUT AND GET GOING GETAWAY IN GREENVILLE, SC, GO TO VISITGREENVILLESC.COM.
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Main Street in downtown Greenville (where the good times – and tunes – roll)
When Forbes ranked downtown
Greenville a Top 10 in the country,
it came as no surprise to us. Our
downtown offers a unique mix of trendy
and traditional you won’t find anywhere
else. From the clip-clop of hooves to
the sound of live music to the laughter
of diners enjoying a meal under the
twinkling lights of our tree-lined Main
Street, no two nights are ever the same.
Whether you stay a week – or just a
weekend – find your main event on
Main Street every night of the year. To plan your getaway, call 800.717.0023.
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Experience the Best of Biltmore
Discover the gracious service, longstanding hospitality,
and stunning Blue Ridge scenery of Biltmore.
Nestled in Antler Hill
Village, the new Village
Hotel on Biltmore Estate
offers a charming take on
the Biltmore experience.
Inspired by the country
houses and cottages
of the historic estate,
the hotel features a
relaxing ambiance and
up-to-date amenities
just steps from unique
shopping, tempting
dining options,
additional exhibition
space, and the estate’s
award-winning winery.
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WHAT TO DO
By Day: Step back in time
and tour the legendary
Biltmore House,
By Night: When the estate
closes to other visitors
at sundown, enjoy the
exclusivity of Biltmore
after dark just as guests
of the Vanderbilts would
have. Relax with a glass of
Biltmore wine, and dine
on farm-to-table menus
showcasing estate-grown
produce and meats.
PACK YOUR
CAMERA
FOR BILTMORE
BLOOMS
Biltmore’s acres of
formal and informal
gardens were
designed by Frederick
Law Olmsted, the
same landscape
architect behind
New York City’s
Central Park. Spring
is a spectacular time
to visit. In late April,
you’ll see hybrid
azaleas and flowering
shrubs bursting with
color, along with
single late tulips
that fill the Walled
Garden, Estate Entry,
and Winery beds.
In May, poppies,
snapdragons, and
pansies come into
full bloom.
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WHERE TO STAY
Set on 8,000 stunning
acres in Asheville, North
Carolina, Biltmore
offers an escape from
the ordinary, with
two outstanding
accommodation options.
Take in lofty views
of the French Broad
River and the Blue
Ridge Mountains from
Biltmore’s hilltop
hotel, the four-star Inn
on Biltmore Estate.
Reminiscent of Gilded
Age luxury, the Inn has
upheld the traditions
and hospitality of the
Vanderbilts since they built
the estate 120 years ago.
America’s largest home
since 1895 and North
Carolina’s top attraction.
Afterwards, take advantage
of the estate’s expansive
“backyard” and enjoy
outdoor activities, such
as fly-fishing, hiking, and
horseback riding. There
are even Segway® tours
and off-road Land Rover®
experiences right on your
doorstep. Before dinner,
unwind with pampering
treatments at The Spa at
the Inn on Biltmore Estate.
BOOK A STAY AT THE LEGENDARY BILTMORE ESTATE AT BILTMORE.COM.
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Come for the day, stay for the night.
Biltmore now has two splendid hotels.
When evening falls and the front gate closes, your time at Biltmore could be just beginning. Choose the gracious,
personalized service of the Inn, or relax at the more casual Village Hotel, inspired by the estate’s historic cottages.
Plan your stay at biltmore.com.
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Savor the Spring in Savannah
BY DAY
Get ready for a morning
of exploring with a café
au lait and delicious
croissant at the FrenchAmerican Café M on
East Bay Street. From
there, stroll through the
city’s Historic Landmark
District, stopping to
visit the Davenport
House Museum and the
Birthplace of Juliette
Gordon Low National
Historic Landmark. For
lunch, craft your own
locally inspired picnic
at Lowcountry Gourmet
Foods or Savannah’s
City Market and enjoy
your pickings in Forsyth
Park. Afterward, spend
some time at Telfair
Museums, comprised of
the Jepson Center, the
Owens-Thomas House,
and Telfair Academy.
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BY NIGHT
For a top culinary
experience, book an
evening class at the
Mansion on Forsyth
Park’s 700 Kitchen
Cooking School. Run
by James Beardfeatured chef Peter
Russo, these hands-on
courses range from
cooking grits to making
homemade biscuits.
When you’re done,
unwind with dinner at
700 Drayton Restaurant
or try one of Savannah’s
culinary hotspots,
such as The Grey, The
Collins Quarter, or
Treylor Park.
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Discover historic charm and culinary masterpieces in Savannah, Georgia.
Get started with this perfect one-day itinerary.
SAVOR ALL OF SAVANNAH’S SPRING FLAVORS AND ACTIVITIES AT VISITSAVANNAH.COM.
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