Best Stops Along Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail

Whether you’re a tourist in town for a few days or a local looking for a great way to spend the day outside, a day on the Swamp Rabbit Trail is the way to go. Greenville, SC, known for it’s cycling-friendly community, is home to one of the country’s top rail-to-trail paths: The Swamp Rabbit Trail.

This paved 22-mile trail opened in 2009 and connects the cities of Greenville and Travelers Rest. Trailgoers are exposed to a multitude of sights along the way from stunning forestry to curious critters to local art installations. Numerous restaurants, breweries, boutiques and picnic areas are also positioned mer feet away and make for ideal pit-stops. Have we convinced you yet? Great! Check out our breakdown of stops to make along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Coffee Stops

It doesn’t matter if they’re first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon, coffee breaks are meant to be enjoyed at any point of the day.

• Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

• Due South Coffee

• Leopard Forest Coffee Co.

• Tandem Creperie & Coffeehouse

• Whistle Stop at the American Cafe

Food Stops

The food scenes in both Greenville and Travelers Rest are to die for. Fortunately, many delicious eateries sit on or in close proximity to the trail.

• Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

• White Duck Taco

• Farmhouse Tacos

• Sidewall Pizza Company

• Cafe at Williams Hardware

• Pink Mama’s Ice Cream

• Monkey Wrench Smokehouse

• Hare & Field

• Sushi Yama

• Upcountry Provisions

• Shortfields

PHOTO CREDIT: Dave edwards

Scenic Stops

As you make your way down the trail, be sure to stop and take in the stunning scenery. Don’t be surprised if a few curious critters grace you with their presence.

• Furman Lake

• Medusa Tree a.k.a “Root Tree”

• The Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park

• Reedy River

• Cleveland Park

Drink Stops

You can’t go wrong with a few cold brew - or cocktail - stops along the way.

• Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

• Birds Fly South Ale Project

• Rocket Surgery

• The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest

• Swamp Rabbit Brewery

• Monkey Wrench Smokehouse

Retail Stops

You won’t find these shops anywhere else, so pop-in and see if you find any hidden treasures.

• The Flop Shop

• Gray Mare Antiques

• The Noble Dog Hotel

• Off The Rack Boutique

• My Sister’s Store

• Swamp Rabbit Tees

PHOTO CREDIT: Dave edwards

Art Stops

Enjoy a variety of art installations, positioned along the trail, by local artists brought in to create a compelling public art collection.

• “The Runner” statue

• Danny Kyzer’s trail benches

• Steel mesh rabbit and beaver statues

• “The Tortoise has a Spare” wall mural

It doesn’t matter which end you start at. Enjoy any of these stops as you make your way up or down the trail. If you have any suggestions for stops along The Swamp Rabbit Trail that we didn’t mention, share with us in the comments section below!