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Travelers Rest, SC Travel Guide

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Destinations › Upstate › Travelers Rest

Travelers Rest is in Greenville County, in South Carolina's Upstate, with about 8,960 residents (2024 Census estimate). The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail follows Main Street through Travelers Rest and connects to Greenville, on the former Greenville & Northern Railway right-of-way.

  • Population8,960Census estimate, July 2024
  • CountyGreenville CountyUpstate region
  • Our Guides Nearby16parks, attractions, venues within 25 mi
  • Things to Do12 pickshours, costs, kids, dogs

Plan It in Three Lines

  1. Things to Do

    12 picks with hours, costs and kid, dog and rain notes.

    Open the list

  2. Where to Park

    Downtown Travelers Rest: Free

    All parking below

  3. What's On

    Dated events in and around Travelers Rest, checked on organizer pages.

    Events page

Things to Do in Travelers Rest Area Events

About Travelers Rest

  • The Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail follows Main Street through Travelers Rest and connects to Greenville, on the former Greenville & Northern Railway right-of-way. source
  • Travelers Rest is just north of Greenville and reached from U.S. highways 276 and 25. source
  • The city lists 16 painted murals with addresses (most on S. Main Street) plus three Beyond the Burrow rabbit murals. source
  • City hall is at 125 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, phone (864) 834-8740. source

Areas Visitors Use

  • Downtown / Main Street Shops, restaurants, a craft brewery in a restored building, murals and the Swamp Rabbit Trail run along Main Street. source
  • Trailblazer Park Municipal park with an amphitheater, the Adventure Park playground and the farmers market, next to the Swamp Rabbit Trail by a spur trail. source

Getting There and Around

  • Travelers Rest is easily accessible from U.S. highways 276 and 25, which also give access to Trailblazer Park from the mountain communities of North Carolina. source
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), 2000 GSP Drive, Greer, is the nearest commercial airport named on the Visit Greenville site; this city's own getting-here page links to a separate airports page that was not read. source
  • The getting-here page lists no bus or public transit; cyclists can use the 22-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail from Greenville along Main Street, where there are bike racks. source

Visitor center: City of Travelers Rest (city hall; no separate visitor center found). 125 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690; (864) 834-8740 source

Parking in Travelers Rest

WhereRateNotesSource
Downtown Travelers RestFreeCity page says there are plenty of free places to park; several lots are within walking distance of restaurants, shops and the Swamp Rabbit Trail. No lot names, limits or addresses listed.source
Trailblazer ParkParking on the north side (near the covered pavilion) and south side (facing the amphitheater, off Old Buncombe Road); both have ADA parking.source

When to Go

  • Market seasons: Saturday market late April to mid-September; Thursday harvest market in October; Music in the Park in May, June and September. source

Coming Up in and Near Travelers Rest

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.

Near Travelers Rest

Around Travelers Rest within 25 miles
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  1. 1Paladin Stadiumstadiumabout 3 mi
  2. 2Paris Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 3 mi
  3. 3Upcountry History Museumhistory museumabout 7 mi
  4. 4Greenville County Museum of Artart museumabout 8 mi
  5. 5The Children's Museum of the Upstate (Greenville)children's museumabout 8 mi
  6. 6Bon Secours Wellness Arenaarenaabout 8 mi
  7. 7Peace Centerperforming arts centerabout 8 mi
  8. 8Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trailpaved greenwayabout 8 mi
  9. 9Falls Park on the Reedycity parkabout 8 mi
  10. 10Fluor Field at the West Endballparkabout 8 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Nearby Towns With Their Own Guide

FAQ

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

How do I get here from Greenville?

By U.S. 276 or U.S. 25, or on the Swamp Rabbit Trail by bike or on foot. source

Is there a playground?

Yes, the Adventure Park at Trailblazer Park, called the city's first inclusive playground. source

How many people live in Travelers Rest?

About 8,960, the U.S. Census Bureau’s estimate for July 1, 2024 (Census table).

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

  1. U.S. Census Bureau, city and town population estimates, Vintage 2024
  2. City of Travelers Rest home
  3. Swamp Rabbit Trail
  4. Parking
  5. Things to do
  6. Explore downtown
  7. Getting here
  8. Farmers market
  9. Trailblazer Park
  10. Murals and public art
  11. Nearby attractions
  12. Browse and Stroll Art Market
  13. Caesars Head State Park (SC PRT)

Read on October 26, 2026. How we check: editorial standards; spot a mistake? Tell us.

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