The Best Fall leaf viewing from Scenic Highway 11 to spectacular overlooks with the best place to stop for food along the way.

With the arrival of the cooler weather in October, the leaves have begun to show off their incredible Fall colors in vibrant hues of golds, oranges, and reds.  Although we have our own tree-lined streets that are beginning to show off their Autumn wardrobe, we are within easy driving distance to some of the best “leaf peeping” scenery in the Southeast.  We will be happy to share some waterfall and hiking maps and tips.  In addition, take a look at the Fall Foliage Prediction map at Smokey Mountain.com which gives you a daily geographic forecast of leaf color throughout the season.

The Upcountry is the northwest corner of South Carolina where the Piedmont meets the Blue Ridge Mountains, and there are numerous back roads, waterfall hikes, and mountain overlooks. Our favorites include Pretty Place, with a breathtaking view from Standing Stone Mountain, Sassafras Mountain which is the highest point in South Carolina, Caesars Head State Park with its overlook, and hike to Raven Cliff Falls.

All of these are easily accessible from the Cherokee Foothills National byway and are less than an hour’s drive of the Bed & Breakfast.  And since leaf viewing is hard work, let us suggest a few great places to grab lunch.  From casual to gourmet, there is something for everyone.

Victoria Valley Vineyards– 1360 South Saluda Road. – A 47-acre vineyard with the mountains framing the property.  With tours, a tasting room, gift shop, and your choice of indoor or outdoor dining overlooking the grape-filled vines with the mountains as a backdrop.  Choose from sandwiches & salads, but don’t miss the Great Wall 7-Layer Chocolate Cake!

The Scoop Ice Cream Shop & Eats- 108 N. Main St., Six Mile, SC – If you are looking for lunch, I can tell you I love a good panini, but the countless online reviews swear by the pizza.  In addition, if you are a ice cream lover, you have found the right place.  From single scoops and sundaes to massive piled-high milkshakes (AKA Freakshakes) there will certainly be a flavor for you.

The Lighthouse– 1290 Doug Hollow Rd. Seneca, SC 29672 – The Lighthouse is Lake Keowee’s premiere dining experience.  They have casual eats both on the main floor and a more upscale dining experience on the second floor with its panoramic lake and mountain views.  Choose from seafood options such as a Maryland Crab Pretzel, Shrimp & Grits, or southern delicacies like fried green tomatoes or Memphis ribs.  Reservations are required so be sure to plan ahead.

The Jeter Mountain – 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739 – Jeter Mountain has it all!  Bakery, coffee shop, hard cider made from the apples grown on the mountian, and even a smokehouse for lunch.  Enjoying the fall foliage just over the boarder in North Carolina is the perfect time to stop by this family run farm, as they are only open annually until the end of October!

The Hare & Hound – 101 E Rutherford St. Landrum, SC – Located on the main street in Landrum this wood-accented pub is housed in a vintage brick building with a patio and balcony and an eclectic American menu.  As a bonus, Landrum has several blocks of antique and thrift stores if have time.  While reservations are not required we highly suggest making them as they stay busy all day!

As usual, there is always something fun going on in Greenville to entertain you, and make your visit just that much more enjoyable.  Below we have listed a few items we think may be of interest to you, but feel free to visit the Greenville Visitor’s Bureau website for more, as they update and add events closer to your stay.

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Moonlight Movies – every Thursday evening in October in Falls Park – Come early to grab a good spot and play trivia before the show.  Movies begin at sundown in Falls Park every Thursday in September & October.  Local food trucks and Poppington’s Popcorn will be on-site.  Feel free to bring your own picnic, and chairs or blanket and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!  If you plan to bring alcohol, a wristband must be purchased on-site for $1.00.

Friday Date Night Cocktails – Enjoy an exciting evening discovering Greenville’s hidden gems and secret locations all while tempting new cocktail combinations and special appetizers designed with you in mind are featured.  Enjoy your evening out while experiencing historic Greenville. This tour is an amazing DATE NIGHT or bring your friends! Book your tour today! (Must be 21 to attend). The tour begins at 5 p.m. and runs 2 hours. This tour features 4 full sized cocktails and 4 full sized appetizers.

Every Saturday at 10:00, Noon, and 2:00 reserve your spot on a tour at Six and Twenty Distillery, and learn the science of spirits, from grain to glass and taste their award winning spirits in a relaxed tasting room.

Greenville Saturday Market – Main Street and McBee Street – Greenville’s favorite farmer’s market runs from May until October every Saturday from 8:00 AM until Noon.  About 75 vendors featuring seasonal produce, local meats, hand crafted items, baked goods, live music, kids area, and always something fun to do like cooking demonstrations, and great ideas to encourage eating local.

Madworld Haunted Attractions  is ready to scare you every weekend in October.  Be prepared to be terrified!

October 1 – 6

October 1 – Travelers Rest – Browse & Stroll Art on the Trail Join the city of Travelers Rest for the Fall Browse + Stroll Art on the Trail event! Stroll along the beautiful Swamp Rabbit Trail in town and find over 60 talented artists and fine crafters. While here, explore their unique shops and restaurants and enjoy a relaxing visit to our quaint, little town.

September 13 – October 6 – Warehouse Theatre – Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B Cheerfully desecrating the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick, this fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with an exciting twist. Oddball female roommates Sherlock Holmes & Joan Watson join forces to emerge from pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple adventure duo—solving mysteries and kicking butts, until they come face to face with a villain who seems to have all of the answers.

October 2 – The Foundry @ Judson Mill – Everclear   is coming to Greenville! OCTOBER 2nd with special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack

October 3 – CCNB Amphitheatre – The Black Crowes

October 4 – First Friday Gallery Crawl at Artists Guild Gallery – Meet 18 local artists and enjoy refreshments while you browse over 300 works.

October 5 – Downtown Fountain Inn – Visit charming downtown Fountain Inn for their 41st Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival featuring Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food, Kids rides, and Car Show, and more!   The festival will run on Main Street from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

 October 5 – Downtown Greer – Greer Arts & Eats Festival, a one day, family-friendly festival put on by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce that aims to highlight the beauty of Downtown Greer while celebrating and supporting local businesses.

October 5 & 6 – Peace Concert Hall – Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night: Beethoven’s Ninth   This season opens with a brand new Music Director, as the Symphony joins forces with three esteemed local collegiate choruses to present the monumental Ninth Symphony.  The show on Saturday the 5th will be at 7:30 PM, and on Sunday the 6th at 3:00 PM.

October 5 – Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center – David Nihill: Shelf Help Tour – Best selling writer and comedian, Irish born David Nihill brings an evening of hilarious entertainment drawing on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, international drinking sessions, and being a mildly confused immigrant.  The show begins at 7:30 PM

October 5 – Cook Station – Fall Festival Join The Cook’s Station at their Fall Festival on October 5th for an exciting day of tent sales, delicious food sampling, and fantastic raffle prizes. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with family and friends and take advantage of special deals. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!

October 5- Paladin Stadium – Watch the Greenville Triumph play soccer against the Lexington Sports Club.

October 5&6- Community Corridor at GMU – Warbird Weekend Static Aviation Come see vintage aircraft up close. Warbird Adventures flight school will bring some beautiful planes and offer flights around Greenville for a fee. It is a once in a lifetime experience! Check this off your bucket list because it is open to the public. Come see the amazing P40 Warhawk American Dream and the T-6 Texan planes. They will probably fly in early to offer rides leading up to the event.  The SC Army National Guard will bring some warbirds to display as well. There will also be historic military vehicles and a flea market from the MHCC Museum, a quick class about aviation from the Civil Air Patrol, and other hands on events from various vendors. A must see and it is all free.

October 7 – 13

October 7 – Peace Concert Hall – Our Planet Live: Life on Our Planet – Join Host Keith Scholey, the series producer of Netflix’s Our Planet,  as he introduces the story of Life On Our Planet, as stunning new series chronicling the ongoing rise and fall of lives on Earth, from the cataclysmic events that reshape our ecosystems to the creatures that survived ( or didn’t) along the way.  The event begins at 6:30 PM.

October 12 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – 7th Annual Greenville Blues Festival – This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey, and J-Wonn.

October 12 – Bob Jones University – M&G MAKERS MARKET  The Makers come from around the country and feature a variety of items including handmade cards, artisan chocolate, functional pottery, watercolor paintings, specialty cupcakes, handcrafted jewelry, clever fiber art, high-end writing instruments, soy candles, gourmet popcorn, and more!

October 14 – 20

October 15 – 20 – The Peace Center Broadway Series – & Juliet – Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek”, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told.  & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?  Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love – her way. 

October 17 – Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium – The Temptations & The Four Tops often referred to as “American Music Royalty” and Named the “#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of All Time” and one of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists” by Billboard magazine, have produced 53 Billboard Hot 100 Hit singles, including four that became #1 Pop singles: “My Girl,” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”

 October 17 – 20 – The Greenville Theatre – Dial M for Murder – When a gold-digging husband’s perfect crime does not go as planned, blackmail, passion, and revenge ensue in this edge-of-your-seat murder mystery. This classic Broadway play, which inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece film Dial M For Murder starring Grace Kelly, is sure to keep audiences guessing until the very end. Don’t miss this dangerous web of lies as they unfold on stage this Halloween season. Shows Thursday – Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 3:00

October 18 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Come cheer on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the Orlando Solar Bears.  Puck drops at 7:05 PM

October 18- 20 – CCNB Amphitheatre – Greenville Country Music Fest Greenville Country Music Fest is back! The fifth-annual festival will take over CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, SC on Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20. Headliners Jon Pardi, Whiskey Myers, and Megan Moroney will take over the main stage and other notable names on the lineup include: The Red Clay Strays, Charley Crockett, Chase Rice, Parmalee, Dylan Marlowe, and more! 

October 19 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – MercyMe: Together Again…Again – With Special Guests Crowder + Cochren & Co

 October 21 – 31

October 21 – 27 – Centre Stage – Next to Normal Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet, something seems off. Step into the suburban living room of a household coping with bipolar disorder, an overwhelming amount of prescription pills, and the ups and downs of daily family life. With a beautiful and catchy pop/rock score, this emotional story will take audiences deep into the minds and hearts of each character with the utmost love, sympathy and heart. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was hailed “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country!

October 24 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Little Big Town – Take Me Home Tour – Little Big Town is celebrating 25 years of music at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville on 10/24 with the Take me Home Tour! Featuring Special guests Sugarland and The Castellows

October 25 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Come cheer on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits as they take on the SC Stingrays.  Puck drops at 7:05PM

  October 25 – 28  – The Greenville Theatre – Dial M for Murder – When a gold-digging husband’s perfect crime does not go as planned, blackmail, passion, and revenge ensue in this edge-of-your-seat murder mystery. This classic Broadway play, which inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece film Dial M For Murder stahttps://www.greenvilletheatre.org/season99mainstagerring Grace Kelly, is sure to keep audiences guessing until the very end. Don’t miss this dangerous web of lies as they unfold on stage this Halloween season. Shows Thursday – Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 3:00

October 26 – Paladin Stadium – Watch the Greenville Triumph play soccer against the  South Georgia Tormenta FC.

October 26 – The Foundry at Judson Mill – Gavin Adcock –  

October 26 & 27 – Greenville Convention Center – Upstate South Carolina Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show Open to the public, this show brings together 2 dozen professional dealers, who will have all manner of items of geological origin available for purchase!

October 29 – Bob Jones University – The Queen’s Six Hailing from England’s Windsor Castle, a cappella group The Queen’s Six are resident performers at St. George’s Chapel. The group also performs for private and state occasions—often before the Royal Family. Join us for a wonderful night of stirring choral music. Tickets are available to purchase on August 28th.

Now that we have inticed you with all the fun ways to spend your time in Greenville why don’t you give us a call so we can help you book your stay here at Pettigru?!?  (Or click below)