Things to Do in Travelers Rest, SC: Costs, Hours, Kids, Dogs

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Things to do in Travelers Rest: 12 picks, from the town's and each operator's own pages, with hours, costs as published, and notes for kids, dogs and rainy days. 1 list free entry.

Picks12each with a source
Free Entry1as the operator states
Rainy Day0indoors
Kids or Dogs Noted1 / 1only where stated

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Quick Picks

Free
Music in the Park
free entry
With Kids
Trailblazer Park amphitheater and Adventure Park
kid notes from the operator
With a Dog
Caesars Head State Park
dog rules from the operator

Historic Sites

Poinsett Bridge and Campbells Covered Bridge
Two historic bridges listed by the city under Nearby Attractions (run by Greenville County Recreation). source

Parks

Trailblazer Park Amphitheater and Adventure Park
Amphitheater plus the city's first inclusive playground with an ADA carousel and swing, a double zipline, a jungle dome and covered picnic shelters. source
Where
125 Trailblazer Drive (footer) / 235 Trailblazer Drive (park description); page does not say which is correct
Kids
Nature-themed inclusive playground
Caesars Head State Park
State park with Raven Cliff Falls (420-foot waterfall; 4-mile round trip to overlook, 6.6-mile round trip to the suspension bridge) and Devil's Kitchen; listed by the city under Nearby Attractions. source Official site
Hours
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, extended to sunset during Daylight Saving Time; trails close one hour before dark
Cost
$3 adults, $1.50 SC seniors, $1 children 6-15, free ages 5 and under
Where
8155 Geer Hwy, Cleveland, SC 29635
Dogs
Allowed in most outdoor areas on a leash no longer than six feet

Trails

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail
22-mile multi-use greenway (per this site) following Main Street through town; benches and gazebos line the trail. source Official site

Attractions

Sunrift Adventures Bike Rentals
Rents bikes near the start of the trail. source
Where
1 Center St., Travelers Rest
Downtown Murals and Public Art
16 painted murals with addresses (e.g. 331 Main St, 327 S. Main St, 301 S Main St, 109 S Main St) and three Beyond the Burrow rabbit murals (Echo, Honey, Starry). source
Music in The Park
Free
Free Saturday evening concerts at Trailblazer Park in May, June and September. source
Cost
Free
Spring Park Driving Range
Driving range located right on Main Street in downtown. source
Greenville Zoo
Listed by the city under Nearby Attractions (zoo details under Greenville). source Official site

Markets

Travelers Rest Farmers Market
Saturdays 8:30am-12pm, April 25 through September 19; in October, Thursday evenings 5:30-8:00 pm at Trailblazer Park. Accepts SNAP-EBT with a SNAP-doubling program. source
Where
Trailblazer Park, 125 Trailblazer Drive
Fall Harvest Market and Food Truck Rally
Thursdays in October at Trailblazer Park (Bluegrass & Harvest Market Oct. 29, 5:30-8:00 pm, live music and local food vendors). source
Hours
Thursdays in October; Oct. 29 5:30-8:00 pm
Browse and Stroll Art Market
Artists in downtown pocket parks and along the Swamp Rabbit Trail on Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 and Dec 19 (year not stated on page). source

More Guides Within 15 Miles

Coming Up Near Travelers Rest

Through Oct 31Boo in the Zoo (Greenville Zoo)On nowGreenville · about 10 mi
Oct 31Furman football vs. Western CarolinaGreenville · about 10 mi
Oct 31Swamp Rabbits Halloween game (Greenville vs. Florida)Greenville · about 10 mi
Nov 7How to Train Your Dragon in Concert (Greenville Symphony)Greenville · about 10 mi
Nov 7Swamp Rabbits Star Wars Night (Greenville vs. Atlanta)Greenville · about 10 mi
Nov 9WWE Monday Night RAWGreenville · about 10 mi

26 more on the full events calendar.

Events within 15 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.

FAQ

What is free to do in Travelers Rest?

Music in the Park list free entry on their own pages.

Is downtown parking free?

The city says there are plenty of free places to park downtown, with several lots near restaurants, shops and the trail. source

When is the farmers market?

Saturdays 8:30am-12pm April 25-September 19, and Thursday evenings 5:30-8:00 pm in October, at Trailblazer Park. source

Can I rent a bike?

Sunrift Adventures at 1 Center St. rents bikes near the start of the trail. source

What We Could Not Confirm

Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.

Incorporation year: not on any page read.
Dog rules for the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Trailblazer Park, downtown: not stated on city pages.
Trail surface and trailhead parking: not stated. Trail length differs by source (22 miles here; Visit Greenville says 32+ for the full trail).
Trailblazer Park address is given as both 235 and 125 Trailblazer Drive on the same page.
Opening dates and hours for Browse and Stroll Art Market, History Museum of Travelers Rest (listed by Visit Greenville), Spring Park Inn: no hours on pages read.
Dedicated visitor center: none found; visittravelersrest.com not read.

Sources

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Things to Do in Travelers Rest, SC