Parkins Mill Guidebook
Food Scene
Greenville is the Go To spot for cuisine in the South East. Sometimes choosing a place can be the most difficult part since there are so many choices! Make sure to email us with recommendations of new openings!
Great Tacos and outdoor space which is family friendly especially with younger children.
The prices of the Tacos are especially appealing!
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White Duck Taco Shop
1320 Hampton AveGreat Tacos and outdoor space which is family friendly especially with younger children.
The prices of the Tacos are especially appealing!
This "Green" restaurant is true to it's form from the ground up. From recycling everything they use in the store to the places where their food is purchased, to all the décor inside. The most important thing to note is that their food is also delicious!
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Kitchen Sync
1609 Laurens RdThis "Green" restaurant is true to it's form from the ground up. From recycling everything they use in the store to the places where their food is purchased, to all the décor inside. The most important thing to note is that their food is also delicious!
Located within 1 mile of the house, this wonderful Taco establishment has reached the top 10 list of great restaurants in Greenville.
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Willy Taco - Feed & Seed
217 Laurens RdLocated within 1 mile of the house, this wonderful Taco establishment has reached the top 10 list of great restaurants in Greenville.
Great German Restaurant right around the corner from the house!
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Schwaben House
1810 Laurens RdGreat German Restaurant right around the corner from the house!
Drinks & Nightlife
Greenville is becoming a destination for not just the beautiful views and culture but an awesome nightlife. Enjoy one of the many spots that Greenville has to offer.
This is right next to White Duck Taco Shop and you couldn't go wrong here!
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Birds Fly South Ale Project
1320 Hampton AveThis is right next to White Duck Taco Shop and you couldn't go wrong here!
The Irish Pub
214 N Pleasantburg DrGreat local pub with tasty beer on tap!
Located on the top of the Embassy Suites in downtown Greenville, you will enjoy drinks/appetizers on this rooftop lounge. Beautiful views with Heaters in the winter and fans in the summer. It can be enjoyed year round!
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UP on the Roof
250 RiverplaceLocated on the top of the Embassy Suites in downtown Greenville, you will enjoy drinks/appetizers on this rooftop lounge. Beautiful views with Heaters in the winter and fans in the summer. It can be enjoyed year round!
Hiking within 40 miles
Greenville SC has some of the best hiking and trail systems in the world. This list does not do the area justice. Make sure to check with us for all the up to date places to explore nature within 40 miles of Greenville!
6 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want lake views and (mostly) flat ground, walk the Lake Placid Loop.
👟 1.2 mile loop | Easy | Starts at the picnic shelter
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want to see an old water tower and dam (and hike a pretty steep hill for about .25 miles), try Sulphur Springs Trail.
👟 3.5 mile loop (upper only) | Moderate | Starts near picnic shelter 6
🐶 friendly? Yes…if your dog is in good shape.
It’s easy to get lost on this trail since it has an upper and lower section so download a map of the park to your phone before you go.
🏔 If you want to see any mountain views at all on Paris Mountain, hike Brissy Ridge Trail.
👟 2.4 mile loop | Moderate-Strenuous | Starts at the park map sign near the parking area
🐶 friendly? Yes…unless your dog is afraid of bicycles.
There is a hiker’s only portion, which is much steeper than the rest of the trail, and there are lots of tree roots on the ground so watch your footing. Be on the lookout for mountain bikers on the other sections of the trail. (Remember, hikers yield to bikers on the downhill).
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Paris Mountain State Park
Paris Mountain State Park6 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want lake views and (mostly) flat ground, walk the Lake Placid Loop.
👟 1.2 mile loop | Easy | Starts at the picnic shelter
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want to see an old water tower and dam (and hike a pretty steep hill for about .25 miles), try Sulphur Springs Trail.
👟 3.5 mile loop (upper only) | Moderate | Starts near picnic shelter 6
🐶 friendly? Yes…if your dog is in good shape.
It’s easy to get lost on this trail since it has an upper and lower section so download a map of the park to your phone before you go.
🏔 If you want to see any mountain views at all on Paris Mountain, hike Brissy Ridge Trail.
👟 2.4 mile loop | Moderate-Strenuous | Starts at the park map sign near the parking area
🐶 friendly? Yes…unless your dog is afraid of bicycles.
There is a hiker’s only portion, which is much steeper than the rest of the trail, and there are lots of tree roots on the ground so watch your footing. Be on the lookout for mountain bikers on the other sections of the trail. (Remember, hikers yield to bikers on the downhill).
🚙: 39 miles from downtown Greenville (Limited parking so get there early)
🏔 Rainbow Falls: 2.2 miles each way | Strenuous (but also the most popular in the park)
Other great waterfalls to see in Jones Gap State Park: Falls Creek Falls, Jones Gap Falls, and Silver Steps Falls.
🏔 Hospital Rock Trail (part of the Falls Creek Falls Loop).
👟 4.4 miles each way | Strenuous
Legend says Confederate deserters hid out under Hospital Rock during the Civil War.
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Jones Gap State Park
303 Jones Gap Rd🚙: 39 miles from downtown Greenville (Limited parking so get there early)
🏔 Rainbow Falls: 2.2 miles each way | Strenuous (but also the most popular in the park)
Other great waterfalls to see in Jones Gap State Park: Falls Creek Falls, Jones Gap Falls, and Silver Steps Falls.
🏔 Hospital Rock Trail (part of the Falls Creek Falls Loop).
👟 4.4 miles each way | Strenuous
Legend says Confederate deserters hid out under Hospital Rock during the Civil War.
This beautiful park has a massive Playground, lot of trails and space to spread out. Bring your pets, your family, or just yourself and enjoy this gem within close proximity of the property.
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I-Conestee Park
840 Mauldin RdThis beautiful park has a massive Playground, lot of trails and space to spread out. Bring your pets, your family, or just yourself and enjoy this gem within close proximity of the property.
Falls park will not disappoint. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful lawn and views this area has to offer
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Falls Park on the Reedy
601 S Main StFalls park will not disappoint. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful lawn and views this area has to offer
🚙: 25 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want a leisurely walk with some historic elements (and great views of Table Rock), you’ll like Lakeside Loop.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Easy | Starts near the boathouse
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want a serious challenge with uninterrupted mountain views from the tallest mountain in S.C., try Pinnacle Mountain Trail.
👟 4.2 miles each way | Very strenuous | Starts at the eastern trailhead of the Foothills Trail inside Table Rock State Park.
🐶 friendly? Dogs are allowed but it may be difficult for them to climb up some of the large rocks.
🏔 If you have waterproof shoes and want to see lots of waterfalls (+ can handle some steep elevation changes), check out Carrick Creek Trail.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Moderate | Starts at the Nature Center, across the road from Lake Oolenoy.
🐶 friendly? Yes.
Carrick Creek Waterfalls is located 300 feet behind the Table Rock Nature Center on the Carrick Creek Trail if you don’t want to do the hike but still want to see a waterfall.
*There are also three other trails in the park, including Table Rock Trail which summits Table Rock Mountain. See those here.
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Table Rock State Park
158 East Ellison Lane
🚙: 25 miles from downtown Greenville
🏔 If you want a leisurely walk with some historic elements (and great views of Table Rock), you’ll like Lakeside Loop.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Easy | Starts near the boathouse
🐶 friendly? Yes.
🏔 If you want a serious challenge with uninterrupted mountain views from the tallest mountain in S.C., try Pinnacle Mountain Trail.
👟 4.2 miles each way | Very strenuous | Starts at the eastern trailhead of the Foothills Trail inside Table Rock State Park.
🐶 friendly? Dogs are allowed but it may be difficult for them to climb up some of the large rocks.
🏔 If you have waterproof shoes and want to see lots of waterfalls (+ can handle some steep elevation changes), check out Carrick Creek Trail.
👟 1.9-mile loop | Moderate | Starts at the Nature Center, across the road from Lake Oolenoy.
🐶 friendly? Yes.
Carrick Creek Waterfalls is located 300 feet behind the Table Rock Nature Center on the Carrick Creek Trail if you don’t want to do the hike but still want to see a waterfall.
*There are also three other trails in the park, including Table Rock Trail which summits Table Rock Mountain. See those here.
Essentials- Grocery stores and supplements
Located within 1 mile of the property. You can get all of your essentials here!
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Publix Super Market at McAlister Square
235 S Pleasantburg DrLocated within 1 mile of the property. You can get all of your essentials here!
Located within a mile of the property. You cannot go wrong with all the freshness of the produce and meat selection.
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The Fresh Market
27 S Pleasantburg DrLocated within a mile of the property. You cannot go wrong with all the freshness of the produce and meat selection.
Garner's Natural Life
27 S Pleasantburg DrNatural products for yourself or your home
Everything Else
A Perfect 10 Nails & Spa
27 S Pleasantburg DrThis is my favorite spot for great mani's and pedi's!
Entertainment & Activities
The Comedy Zone Greenville
221 N Main StCamelot Cinemas
48 E Antrim DrThis theatre is within walking distance of the house
kid must do's
A Smithsonian affiliate children's museum. You could spend months here and still not get tired of everything they have to offer children. It's also great for a rainy day!
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Iziko Labantwana Base-Upstate
300 College StA Smithsonian affiliate children's museum. You could spend months here and still not get tired of everything they have to offer children. It's also great for a rainy day!