When the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail opened in May 2010, Travelers Rest city leaders could only hope that the investment would bring new economic development and businesses to the sleepy downtown Travelers Rest area.
Five years later, business is bustling. Trail users see downtown Travelers Rest as not only a bicycle and pedestrian thoroughfare but a start/end point to the trail and frequent businesses as a stopping-off point or reward to a successful ride. Here’s a look at a few.
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Sunrift Adventure – 1980
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Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse – August 2014
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Swamp Rabbit Brewery – March 2014
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Shortfields – October 2013
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Cool Mama’s Ice Cream – March 2015
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The Cafe at Williams Hardware – December 2008
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The Forest Coffeehouse – 2009
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Sidewall Pizza – January 2015
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Upcountry Provisions – May 2012
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Whistle Shop at the American Cafe – Family-owned diner since 1945, but was re-opened by third-generation owner in January 2014.
