Truck Inn Tuesday Kicks Off It’s 2018 Season
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An early Spring getaway experiencing the tasty side of Greenville, South Carolina
The Secret to Maximizing Your Vacation Time This Year
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“So much to do, so little time.” While the phrase may sound like it perfectly describes our lives, research shows there actually is time. Americans universally say that vacation days are important to them, yet 54 percent of workers aren’t using their hard-earned vacation time. Project: Time Off research found that workers are taking nearly a full week less of vacation than we did in 2000, resulting in a stockpile of 600 million unused vacation days. Read more to see how you can use your vacation time better!
Read MoreThe Coolest Small Hotels in Greenville SC – Ty Houck- Boss of the Swamp Rabbit Trail
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Meet Ty Houck, the “Boss” of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, in Greenville SC, as we like to call him. Ty has been involved with South Carolina State Parks, SC trails, building mountain bike trails in South Carolina, and the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail just to name a few of his accomplishments. Ty attended Furman University and returned to the area in the early 2000’s and has been a key figure building and expanding the popular 20+ and growing greenway trail we love called the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Read MoreWilliams Hardware Owners – The McCarrell Sisters – Joyce and Nancy McCarrell – Getting the Party Started on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
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They knew the trail would bring cyclists to this small town and they would want water, restrooms and nourishment. Their hunch was more than right on!! The 10 miles of trail between downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest became a destination ride because they opened a restaurant for people to ride to Travelers Rest, have lunch, and ride back to Greenville.
Read MoreThe Coolest Small Hotels in Greenville SC - Ty Houck- Boss of the Swamp Rabbit Trail
/Meet Ty Houck, the "Boss" of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, in Greenville SC, as we like to call him. Ty has been involved with South Carolina State Parks, SC trails, building mountain bike trails in South Carolina, and the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail just to name a few of his accomplishments. Ty attended Furman University and returned to the area in the early 2000's and has been a key figure building and expanding the popular 20+ and growing greenway trail we love called the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Ty was also involved with adding more miles of mountain bike trails at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC and we talk about his favorite trail in the park. We learn some fun facts about how those trails were built and much more so watch below to hear more of Ty's story!
He is an advocate for bike friendly cities and has made a great contribution of time and talent to the ever expanding GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Ty's official title is Director of Greenways, Natural and Historical Resources for Greenville County Recreation District. You can contact Ty at thouck@greenvillecounty.org Come ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail right out the front door at our bike friendly hotels and bike friendly lodging along the trail close to all the downtown Greenville and downtown Travelers Rest, SC restaurants and attractions. Come ride, hike, walk and explore all that Greenville, SC has to offer! Perfect getaway! #yeahTHATgreenville #bikeinnbikeout
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San Souci Swamp Rabbit Trail Access
Experience Asheville To Greenville
/The beauty, southern hospitality, and overall experiences that await travelers to Asheville, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina have us thinking there's a new way to experience it all. You've heard of the staycation, but why not build an itinerary that allows you to experience the best of two neighboring cities over the course of a few days. We won't quit our day jobs, but we think we're on to something with the Ville-cation.
We think the best way to start your Ville-cation experience is with a few good night’s sleep. Start your adventure by checking into one of the “rooms” offered by Asheville Glamping. Personally, we love the Deluxe Bell Tent. Not a camper? Don’t worry, that’s the whole point of glamping. You’ll still get a fabulous night’s sleep on a Queen memory foam mattress, but with all the mountain views and stargazing you’d expect from an outdoor experience. Start the next morning with a cat head biscuit from Biscuit Head and make sure you’re properly fueled for your day exploring what some are calling Beer City USA. No matter what type of food you’re hungry for, Asheville has it. Whether it’s the brewery tours or the outdoor adventure of this welcoming mountain town, you’re sure to work up an appetite and have it satisfied without any problem.
Once you’ve completed the first leg of your Asheville to Greenville tour, it’s time to head to the second destination. Just over sixty miles down Highways 26 and 25, you’ll find Greenville, South Carolina. Not long ago an afterthought of a city on the drive from Charlotte to Atlanta, Greenville is now the place some outdoor enthusiasts are referring to as the next Boulder. Yeah, you heard us. Greenville has it all. This town has mountains, bike trails, a foodie scene that has Charleston paying attention, and a brewery scene that holds its own against much bigger cities. When you arrive in Greenville, stop just outside town for a craft brew at Swamp Rabbit Brewery, named after the town’s rails to trail Swamp Rabbit Trail. Walk to your room for the night at Swamp Rabbit Inn Travelers Rest, or hop in the car and head for the original Swamp Rabbit Inn in downtown Greenville.
Experience the blossoming restaurant scene in Travelers Rest, which features tacos, BBQ, pizza, and even an American style Gastro-pub. After refueling and resting, it’s time to explore the city now known as yeah THAT Greenville and find out what all the buzz is about. Start your day with a Happy & Hale breakfast and take in some of the museums on Heritage Green. There’s art, history, and even a children’s museum that will have young and old alike delighting in learning and exploring in new ways. Grab one last local beer at Birds Fly South, just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and top off your experience with tacos from White Duck Taco next door.
As you wrap up your Asheville to Greenville experience and reflect on all these two neighboring Southern cities have to offer, perhaps you’ll set the bar higher next time. No matter how you choose to experience The Villes, check in to Asheville Glamping and Swamp Rabbit Inn for hospitality like no other, in two towns that are like no other.
Ready to score an Asheville to Greenville getaway of your own? Swamp Rabbit Inn is partnering with Asheville Glamping to give away a free night at one of our Inns (Greenville or Travelers Rest), and a free night at select accommodations at Asheville Glamping along with a swag bag of goodies from both places. To enter, simply like both Swamp Rabbit Inn and Asheville Glamping on Facebook. Then, like the contest post, and tag your favorite travel buddy you'll bring along when you win, and share the contest post. Earn an additional contest entry by liking both Swamp Rabbit Inn and Asheville Glamping on Instagram. Contest runs Thursday, April 12 through Thursday, April 26. Winner will be announced Friday, April 27.
No purchase necessary to win. Contest is not endorsed or produced by Ville to Ville Relay, Facebook, or Instagram.
Winner must respond and claim prize within one week of announcement or forfeit winnings.
Prize has no cash value. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
