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Julep Contemporary Kitchen
To fill your tank for the day, head to Julep Contemporary Kitchen, where chef Lucas Owens cooks up timeless Southern options such as buttermilk biscuits, shrimp and grits, and chicken and hashbrowns for breakfast and brunch (not to mention the pan-seared pork loin, scallops and roasted chicken for dinner).
Backstage Coffee
If you need just a bit more caffeine, head to Backstage Coffee, a small-but-mighty coffee shop featuring a funky, inclusive space and serving self-proclaimed “pretty” drinks. Think: Taylor Swift-themed lattes and Harry Styles-inspired cold brews, among other joyful options.
Dickinson Avenue Farmers and Makers Market
It's a short walk away from Dickinson Avenue Farmers and Makers Market, where makers and artists sell items ranging from fresh veggies and honey to plants, paintings and pottery year-round.
Wildwood Park
Once a major route for barges transporting tar from the North Carolina pines out to sea, the Tar River is now a trove of outdoor recreational treasures. Riverside Recreation Rentals can hook you and your friends up with personal river adventures with all the equipment you need at both the Town Common and Wildwood Park. You can also find guided tours, pedal boats, bike rentals, and on-site yoga and dance classes. The 360-acre Wildwood Park is also all-inclusive with boating, fishing, camping and hiking, and it has a playground, mountain bike trails, a BMX course and direct access to the Tar River.
River Park North
For a more all-inclusive experience from boating and fishing to camping and hiking, explore River Park North, a 324-acre oasis along the river; check out the Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center while you’re there.
Pitt Street Brewing
After your river adventures, a cold drink is always nearby. A vintage Coca-Cola Bottling Company building in the Dickinson Avenue Historic District is home to Pitt Street Brewing Company, where a variety of craft brews — including Dapple Dog Dry Stout, an NC Brewers Cup gold medal winner — are on tap.
Uptown Brewing Company
You’ll also want to raise a pint in the full-production brewhouse of Uptown Brewing Company, hanging its hat in a beautifully restored 90-year-old building. Several classic styles are offered year-round, along with seasonals, nitro pours and small batches.
B’s Barbecue
When it comes to whole hog barbecue, you can’t beat the legendary no-frills B’s Barbecue, located at the town’s old general store. There’s no website or social media for call-ahead orders, so get there early — it’s an “open till we run out” sort of joint.
Ford + Shep
Dinner is the star of the show in Greenville, when even more restaurants open for tastes and sips. Ford + Shep pridefully offers a constantly changing menu sourced from local producers and purveyors stretching the limits of culinary — and cocktail — creativity, while Native Fine Diner’s diverse menu of contemporary classics in a jaw-droppingly gorgeous setting has made it an instant favorite since it opened. And if the weather calls for an evening spent entirely outside, head to Amante Tacos + Spirits. The beautiful open-air eatery serves a large variety of cocktails, nonalcoholic beverages, wine and beer alongside an assortment of tacos, dips, salsas and desserts. It even has a chip bar and tabletop s’mores — enough said.
The Music House
There’s an obvious choice for when the lights go out in Greenville: Check in to The Music House for one of the city’s oldest and most unique places to stay. Owned by an Eastern Carolina University music professor, this highly rated bed and breakfast is decorated in period style that leaves guests mesmerized, and it boasts exquisite touches such as heated bathroom floors. This Uptown gem also hosts live music regularly.
This article was produced in partnership with, and all photos are courtesy of, Visit Greenville, NC.
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Your Trip at a Glance
Stop 1
Julep Contemporary Kitchen
Stop 2
Backstage Coffee
Stop 3
Dickinson Avenue Farmers and Makers Market
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Wildwood Park
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River Park North
Stop 6
Pitt Street Brewing
Stop 7
Uptown Brewing Company
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B’s Barbecue
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Ford + Shep
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