Greenville's Foodie Fest: Try the Best Restaurants at the Best Prices

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Greenville is quickly becoming a destination town for foodies. The downtown area alone boasts over 30 different restaurants, 50 bars, and several night life spots. The 7th Annual Upstate Foodie Fest gives locals and visitors alike the opportunity to try some of best places in town at the most affordable prices. With the Swamp Rabbit Inn's West End location, we're 2 blocks from some of the very best places Greenville has to offer. We've also discounted room rates through the end of August, so join us, take in some of the best culinary experiences Greenville has to offer, and enjoy our beautiful southern city.

From August 20th-30th, visit participating restaurants and enjoy 3 courses for $30. Some of our favorites include Breakwater (located 2 blocks from the Inn), American Grocery (located 3 blocks from the Inn), and Passerelle Bistro (a 2 minute beautiful bike ride to Greenville's Falls Park).

With all of the exciting events coming to Greenville in the fall, the musicals, the food festivals, and football games, choosing to stay at the Swamp Rabbit inn & Properties means living like a local. We pride ourselves on the very best guest satisfaction and encourage you to spread the word about the best place to enjoy a lifestyle lodging experience.

Last Minute Summer Getaway Deals- Greenville, SC

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Looking for a last minute Summer getaway deals?  Come visit Greenville, SC and get some great deals on hotels and restaurants.  Upstate Foodie Fest starts August 20 - August 30 with $35 price fixed menus at some of the BEST restaurants in Greenville and just outside our front door! We've entered into the Dog Days of Summer here in Greenville, SC. Kids begin school next week, we know football season is right around the corner, and the slow days of Summer  will soon transition into the hectic days of the Fall. Here's the opportunity to come to Greenville, SC and savor the last few days of Summer 2015.

The Swamp Rabbit Inn in Downtown Greenville, SC

Now through August 31st, enjoy 20% off regular room rates at the Swamp Rabbit Inn. Located 2 blocks from Main Street in downtown Greenville's Historic West End, The Swamp Rabbit Inn boasts 6 rooms, 2 deluxe with en-suite bathrooms, and 4 rooms that share 2 full bathrooms. Easily walkable and bike able to all sorts of attractions in Greenville, The Swamp Rabbit Inn accommodates the weekday business traveler, the budget-conscious adventurer, wedding parties, festival goers, and folks looking for a local lodging lifestyle experience.

Take in a baseball game at the Greenville Drive stadium, stroll back from a wedding reception at the Old Cigar Warehouse, or grab a great cocktail at American Grocery.  We even have a local block party in our parking lot every Tuesday night with food trucks, live music and local makers called Truck Inn Tuesdays!

The Greenville Drive Boston Red Sox Affiliate Team

We're pleased to offer the Swamp Rabbit Lodge at $200 per night, whole house rental, for the remainder of August. The Swamp Rabbit Lodge is situated just past Furman University, 200 yards from the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It's a great mid-mod lodge space with plenty of room for 24 people sleeping comfortably. Take in all that the booming bedroom community of Travelers Rest, SC has to offer: the TR Farmers Market, Sidewall Pizza, the TR Tasting Room, and Tandem Creperie.

The Swamp Rabbit Lodge Near Furman University and Travelers Rest, SC

Bike the Swamp Rabbit Trail 

#BikeInnBikeOut #TruckInnTuesdays #lifestylelodging #yeahTHATgreenville

Local Artist Installs Newest Public Art on the Swamp Rabbit Trail

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Kathleen King, the artist responsible for the wall art, murals, and various other pieces around our vacation rentals has just installed her newest rendition on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Kathleen was brought to Greenville by the County Parks & Rec department as the Coordinator of the Swamp Rabbit Trail Public Art Collection. Following her notoriety for "The Tortoise has a Spare", the painting on the side of the TTR bike shop next to the Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Kathleen was prepared to create a second piece. The Greenville Track Club and Visit Greenville SC funded the second installment. Entitled, "The Runner", it's fond nickname has become "Ethyl" and it's constructed out of acrylic on plasma-cut steel. As a kinetic piece, each section spins independently.

Kathleen drew her inspiration from what it actually feels like to run- the 'freedom of movement through space'. The Greenville Track Club is placing their former president Darrell Jennewine's bronzed shoes under a bench near the sculpture and the piece will be dedicated to him this fall. You can find the sculpture near the train track crossing on the Swamp Rabbit Trail near Bramlett St.

Rent a Bike from the Bike Shed at Swamp Rabbit Inn

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Greenville is a cycling town, there's no denying that. The integration of bike lanes into new road projects, pump tracks and new mountain bike trails being added to parks, and the ever-expanding Swamp Rabbit Trail has all lent a hand to the boom of bikes in this city.

The close proximity to the Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) from the Swamp Rabbit Inn has had many out-of-town guests clamoring for a bike to use while they're staying. Our solution? The Bike Shed at Swamp Rabbit Inn: a small spot behind the Inn full of vintage treasures, local tees by the folks at Greenville Goods, cold and hot beverages, and bike rentals for locals and guests alike. For $15 a half day or $25 for the whole day, this includes a lock and a helmet (safety is sexy y'all). Our Bike Shed Manager, Lisa, is happy to give you pointers on where to go, or buy a Cycling Greenville Guidebook for your return travels.

The Bike Shed is open seasonally on Friday-Monday 9am to 5pm and Tuesdays from 3-8:30 during Truck Inn Tuesdays. You can always call 864-517-4617 to rent a bike during off hours as well.

#bikeinnbikeout #shoptheshed #biketique

bike earrings

 

Food Trucks and Music at Truck Inn Tuesdays at the Swamp Rabbit Inn

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Food Trucks at the Swamp Rabbit Inn Join us every second Tuesday of the month (May - October)  from 6:00 - 9:00 in the parking lot of the Swamp Rabbit Inn, 1 Logan Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (West End downtown Greenville).  We have a food truck, live music, local makers, and locals and visitors alike mingle and make friends in this hip and trendy neighborhood in Greenville's West End.  Everyone is invited to our weekly Block Party running every second Tuesday night May - October, 2016.

Unique vacation and staycation options at Swamp Rabbit Inn

It’s safe to say that Truck INN Tuesdays is now a summer staple at the Swamp Rabbit Inn in downtown Greenville. If you haven’t experienced one yet, you should for a few reasons. #1- Greenville is an amazing place with loads of fun activities and music, but they primarily cluster around the Friday, Saturday, Sunday portion of the week. Truck INN Tuesdays happen on, well, you’re smart folks. #2- the growth of Greenville is happening rapidly but the West End lacks an abundance of food options; not only do we offer Food Truck snacks and dinners, but many local food makers, and King of Pops make it an all encompassing epicourian experience. #3- The West End in general is on the cusp of revitalization and expansion. It’s a great part of town to walk or ride your bicycle to explore what this great southern city has to offer.

So come see us. Take a tour of the Swamp Rabbit Inn. Eat and drink with your friends while listening to local music. Buy and support local makers and crafters. It’s not a bad way to spend a Tuesday evening.

Truck Inn Tuesdays at the Swamp Rabbit Inn

 

Bring your friends!!

Vote For The Swamp Rabbit Trail in USA Today's Poll of Best Urban Trails in the US

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Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail is on the ballot on USA Today's top #UrbanTrails in the US.  Vote for the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail today.  Let's win this!!

 

 

Rent a Bike to Ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail

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bike rental greenville sc"Summer, summer, summertime..." Will Smith said it best; and we couldn't agree more. Greenville is one of the most spectacular southern cities to visit in the summer months. Visit the Reedy River, Paris Mountain State Park, the 'Hunger Games' waterfalls at Dupont State Park, dine al fresco at the assortment of fantastic restaurants, take in a show at the Peace Center, or just relax on a porch swing. Greenville offers many family friendly actives as well, including the Greenville Zoo, Children's Museum, water parks, putt putt courses, and Children's Theatre. Swamp Rabbit Inn has a fleet of bicycles for rent to anyone, an overnight guest or local, for half or full day. Rates start at $15 per bike. The Swamp Rabbit Trail provides a safe, close starting point for any summer adventure your heart desires in Greenville. Click here to rent a bike today: Swamp Rabbit Inn Bicycle Rentals.

Swamp Rabbit Logo

 

 

The GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail #12 On Daily Burn's List of Best Bike Trails in US

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Come visit Greenville SC and bike the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, right out the front door of the Swamp Rabbit Inn, and just named one of the best bike trails in the US by Daily Burn. The 15 Best Road and Mountain Bike Trails in the U.S.

The Swamp Rabbit Inn offers bike-friendly lodging two blocks from the Swamp Rabbit Trail in downtown Greenville SC and two block from Main Street.  Stay with us and live like a local.  We are a great alternative to hotels in downtown Greenville, SC.  We have 6 guest rooms and common areas to relax and cook your own meals in our community kitchen and grill out on our beautiful back deck.

dining in downtown Greenville SC

Park your car in our lot and explore Greenville on two wheels and two feet.  Everything Greenville has to offer is within walking distance from the inn.  Check out the award winning Falls Park and walk the Liberty Bridge, take in a ball game at Flour Field, and eat to your heart's content and over 100 restaurants in our booming downtown.

Bike rental Greenville SC

Bike rental is offered on-site at our pop-up bike shop/gift shop/cafe right in our parking lot in the "Bike Shed".  We can help you make the most of your stay and even wrote "Cycling Greenville SC" with detailed maps and instructions on 20 of the best rides in Greenville.

Cycling Guidebook for Greenville South Carolina

 

Summer Events at the Swamp Rabbit Properties

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As we gain closure on yet another school year and begin to think about trips and vacations, we can't help but think about what makes Greenville, SC such a cool city to come visit. So as much as we know our guests and neighbors love exploring this great city, we've decided to bring a little bit of the culture directly to the vacation rental properties. Beginning June 2nd from 5:30-8:30 and running thru the summer, expect to see food trucks, musicians, and local makers set up at the Swamp Rabbit Inn for Truck Inn Tuesdays (#truckInntuesdays). We will also lead a 1 hour 'no drop' bike ride at 6pm. Don't have a bike? NO PROBLEM: *rent one from us for $10!*. This event is open to all, and adult beverage cups are available for purchase. truckinntues_web

 

Travelers Rest (TR) is THE hot spot to visit this summer. Located 15 minutes from downtown Greenville, this flourishing town is filling up fast with new bars, restaurants, and breweries. The Swamp Rabbit Lodge is located on the north side of Furman, 200 years from he Swamp Rabbit Trail, and a 5 minutes bike ride to the heart of downtown TR. We are pleased to bring a family friendly event to the Lodge with our first annual Sunday Sunday. On June 7th from 5-8pm, join us at the Lodge along with Automatic Taco Truck, Cool Mama's Ice Cream Truck (ice cream is on us!), an Darby Wilcox jamming on the deck. Bring your bike and take a ride on our .75 mi trail on the 12 acre property and peek your head inside the mid century modern-inspired Lodge.

SRL Sunday Funday

 

So there you have it. We hope all our guests delight in some local flair literally in the backyard of the properties and truly get a sense of the community of Greenville. Cheers!

Swamp Rabbit Inn Giveaway Contest

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#swamprabbitinngiveaway SWAMP RABBIT INN GIVEAWAY CONTESTWin a 2 night stay June 19th - 21st, 2015 in the Moose Room at the Swamp Rabbit Inn in downtown Greenville, SC! Two bike rentals will be included during your stay so you can hop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, an 18 mile paved bike path, just outside our front door. Perfect gift for Mother's Day!

Here's how to enter: 1) Follow @SwampRabbitInnSC on Instagram or @SwampRabbitInn on Twitter or Swamp Rabbit Inn on Facebook.

2) Share, retweet or comment on contest posts with your friends and followers using the hashtag #swamprabbitinngiveaway.

Share as many times as you want during the contest period of May 3 - May 9th. We will pull a winner on May 10th at 9am EST from the #swamprabbitinngiveaway hashtag stream. Share away on all your channels and you could be the winner of this weekend getaway to #yeahTHATgreenville. Come explore the Southern City that everyone's talking about!

[Tweet "Win a 2 night stay at the Swamp Rabbit Inn June 19-21st! #swamprabbitinngiveaway"]

Please note: You must have a public account at time of drawing and this contest is sponsored only by the Swamp Rabbit Inn & Properties LLC.

 

Pepper Palace Team Stay at the Swamp Rabbit Lodge

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Downtown Greenville, SC was this year's sponsor city for the US Professional Cycling Criterium Championships on April 18th. Swamp Rabbit Inn hosts Pepper Palace Pro Cycling Team

The Swamp Rabbit Lodge proved to be an ideal location for the Pepper Palace Professional Women's Cycling Team: about as close to the Swamp Rabbit Trail to downtown Greenville as one can get, while providing the ladies peace and tranquility to focus on their race.

Pepper Palace Pro Cycling Team

A late arrival and rainy weather was not the best welcome but they all settled in nicely, using the covered porches to warm up on their bike trainers while the rain came down. When the weather was clear, the women explored Travelers Rest, including Tandem Creperie, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and eventually into downtown Greenville's Coffee Underground. Rested, relaxed, and ready to race, the Peppers scored a second place!

Pepper Palace Pro Cycling Team on Podium at #CritNats in Greenville SC

Hope to see these ladies again for more races and team camps...

 

Greenville Craft Beer Week

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April 19th-25th brings all things craft beer to the forefront of Greenville's mind. In it's second year, the Greenville Craft Beer Week has expanded to a full week of events, including April 20th's American Grocery and Fullsteam Brewing collaboration dinner, April 21st's Project Host & Quest Beer Dinner, and the April 25th Grand Finale at the downtown Greenville airport: The Community Tap Beer Fest. There's also an April 24th event at our favorite spot in downtown Traveler's Rest at the Swamp Rabbit Brewery, situated a few short bike-able trail miles from the Swamp Rabbit Lodge. The Swamp Rabbit Inn currently has rooms available for the weekday events, and most are in walkable or bike-able distance in and around downtown Greenville, SC. The Swamp Rabbit Lodge also has a few open rooms. book a room at the swamp rabbit inn and ride the swamp rabbit trail

Reserve your room today for a truly thirst-quenching experience.

Come to Greenville SC and Ride the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail

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Here is some good information for visitors to Greenville, SC who want to ride the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail.  This article was written by Jack Horan of the News&Observer.  Don't forget to book your room with us at the Swamp Rabbit Inn in downtown Greenville SC or the Swamp Rabbit Lodge near Travelers Rest SC at the north end of the trail. book a room at the swamp rabbit inn and ride the swamp rabbit trail Swamp Rabbit Trail, town and country

We Had This Cute Family Stay at the Inn This Week

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I met this family just an hour or so after they arrived at the inn.  Natasha, the mom, greeted me at the door and was worried because a milkshake had been spilled in the room and she took care of it and wanted me to know about it.  It was at that point that I realized that we really are a family friendly inn.  Everything wiped clean and had she not told me, we would have never known. That is why I chose IKEA for the inn.  I want families to feel at home and not worry about anything being ruined, and if it ever is ... no big deal.  Our guests are so gracious and fill our inn with their fun and stories and never for a minute do I worry about the furnishings.  They are durable, stylish and take whatever we happens to them.  I am so glad that we can have wonderful guests call us their home away from home.  It was an awesome week at the inn!  This family was traveling from Canada to the Southern United States to meet their online friends in real life (IRL) that they made through writing their blog. Meet Dave and Natasha and their lovely children who graced our inn this week...

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