HotelDowntown Main Street
Grand Bohemian Lodge
💲💲💲💲 · $250-400/night
🏟️ 0.3 miles — 6 min walk
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Greenville, SC
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
A small city with a big food scene hiding in the Blue Ridge foothills.
HotelDowntown / North Main
Homewood Suites Downtown
💲💲💲 · $250-475/night
🏟️ 0.3 miles — 5 min walk
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HotelDowntown Main Street
Embassy Suites Riverplace
💲💲 · $180-280/night
🏟️ 0.5 miles — 10 min walk
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HotelWest End / Riverplace
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown-Riverplace
💲💲 · $150-250/night
🏟️ 1.6 miles — short ride
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Holiday Inn Express Downtown
💲💲 · $200-350/night
🏟️ 0.3 miles — 5 min walk
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HotelDowntown Main Street
Aloft Greenville Downtown
💲💲 · $180-300/night
🏟️ 0.2 miles — 4 min walk
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Downtown Main Street
0-0.5 miles from Bon Secours Wellness ArenaGreenville's crown jewel — a tree-lined Main Street packed with locally owned restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. One of America's most celebrated downtown revivals. Falls Park and the iconic Liberty Bridge are the centerpiece.
Areas: Main Street, Falls Park, Liberty Bridge, Reedy River
Best For: Walking to everything — games, restaurants, bars, and Falls Park. No car needed.
💡 Pro Tip: Main Street is closed to through traffic in the core blocks, making it one of the most pleasant walks in the South. Falls Park at sunset is a must.
West Greenville / Village of West Greenville
1.5-2 miles from Bon Secours Wellness ArenaGreenville's arts and maker district. Former mill village turned creative hub with studios, breweries, and some of the city's most exciting restaurants. Think Brooklyn energy with Southern charm.
Areas: Pendleton Street, Village of West Greenville
Best For: Adventurous eaters and craft beer lovers who want to explore beyond Main Street.
💡 Pro Tip: The Anchorage is a MICHELIN Recommended restaurant tucked in an old house — don't miss it. The whole neighborhood is walkable once you're there.
Augusta Road / Greenline District
1.5-2 miles from Bon Secours Wellness ArenaCharming residential neighborhood with a growing restaurant and café scene along Augusta Road. Local, unhurried, and full of character.
Areas: Augusta Road, Greenline District
Best For: A quieter morning — great breakfast spots and a neighborhood feel away from the tournament crowds.
💡 Pro Tip: Fork and Plough is one of the best breakfast spots in Greenville. Come here for a relaxed morning before game day chaos.
North Main / Pettigru Historic District
0-0.5 miles from Bon Secours Wellness ArenaHistoric residential district just north of downtown with beautiful homes, quiet streets, and easy walking distance to the arena. A calmer base that's still steps from the action.
Areas: North Main Street, Pettigru Historic District
Best For: Arena proximity with a quieter, residential feel. Walk to games in 5 minutes.
💡 Pro Tip: City Tavern and Fire Forge Crafted Beer are great pre-game spots just steps from the arena. The neighborhood has a calm, residential feel perfect for a quiet base.
Night Before Games
Splurge: Abyss for a stunning raw bar and craft cocktails on South Main Street — fresh oysters and seafood in a gorgeous, moody setting. Mid-Range: Soby's New South Cuisine for Wine Spectator-awarded Southern fare on Main Street. Casual: The Trappe Door for Belgian beer and mussels in a cozy underground setting. After dinner, walk Falls Park and the Liberty Bridge at sunset, then head to Vault & Vator for speakeasy cocktails and finish at Scoundrel for French sharing plates.
Day of — Morning
Power Move: Biscuit Head — arrive by 8:30 AM for legendary cat-head biscuits and house-made jams and butters. Chill: Fork and Plough for a relaxed Southern breakfast on Augusta Road. Quick: Methodical Coffee for world-class pour-overs and espresso.
Pre-Game
Start at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. for the beer garden and live music energy. Or City Tavern for a classic Main Street pregame. Lefty's West End Tavern for elevated bar food and smash burgers. Fire Forge Crafted Beer for the biergarten. All are within 15 minutes of the arena.
Post-Game
The Trappe Door for Belgian beer in the underground cellar. Or Fire Forge Crafted Beer for the biergarten scene, SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar for rooftop cocktails, or The Rabbit Hole for an immersive cocktail experience.
⏱️ If You Only Have Time for One Thing
🍽️ Food: Jianna — handmade pasta on the second-floor terrace overlooking Main Street. MICHELIN Recommended and James Beard-nominated. The terrace at sunset is magic.
🍺 Bar: Vault & Vator — the Dealer's Choice cocktail at this underground speakeasy on South Main. Tell the bartender what you like and trust the process.
✨ Experience: Falls Park + Liberty Bridge at sunset. The waterfall, the suspension bridge, and the golden light through the trees — it's Greenville's signature moment.
☕ Breakfast: Biscuit Head. Cat-head biscuits the size of your face, house-made jams and butters (including gravy flights), and the kind of breakfast that fuels champions.
🌙 Late Night: The Rabbit Hole. Venture down into this whimsical wonderland for craft cocktails, tapas, and a vibe unlike anything else in Greenville.
Getting There
- 🚗 From Charlotte: ~1.5 hours via I-85 South. Straightforward drive.
- 🚗 From Atlanta: ~2.5 hours via I-85 North. Easy interstate route.
- 🚗 From Columbia: ~1.5 hours via I-26 West to I-385 North.
- ✈️ Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP): 19 minutes from downtown. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is ~1.5 hours away as a backup with more flight options. Rideshare from GSP runs $20-30.
🅿️ Parking Strategy
Church Street Garage is closest to the arena. Pre-reserve via SpotHero to guarantee a spot. Free street parking after 6 PM and on weekends. Rideshare pickup/drop-off on North Academy Street.
At the Arena
- 🚇 No rail transit. Downtown is very walkable — most restaurants, bars, and hotels are within a 10-minute walk of the arena. Uber/Lyft for anything beyond downtown.
- 📱 Uber/Lyft available throughout downtown. Arena pickup/drop-off on North Academy Street. Surge pricing after games — walk a block or two before requesting.
- 🏟️ Bon Secours Wellness Arena is fully CASHLESS — bring a card or Apple Pay for everything inside. Touchless Evolv security for faster entry.
- 👜 Clear bags only (12"x6"x12" maximum) or 1-gallon Ziploc bag. Small wallet/clutch (5.5"x8.5") also permitted. No backpacks.
- ✓March in Greenville: Expect highs in the mid-60s, lows in the low 40s. Bring a jacket for evening walks — it can get cool after sunset.
- ✓Falls Park on the Reedy is Greenville's crown jewel. Walk the Liberty Bridge at sunset — it's a suspended pedestrian bridge with stunning waterfall views.
- ✓Main Street is one of the most walkable downtowns in America. Most restaurants, bars, and hotels are within a 10-minute walk of the arena.
- ✓Bon Secours Wellness Arena is 100% CASHLESS. Cards and mobile pay only for everything inside.
- ✓Book Jianna and Abyss at least 2 weeks ahead — tournament weekends will be packed.
- ✓Free street parking after 6 PM and on weekends. During the day, Church Street Garage is your best bet near the arena.
- ✓GSP airport is only 19 minutes from downtown. CLT (Charlotte) is a backup with more flight options — about 1.5 hours away.
- ✓The Trappe Door is an underground Belgian beer bar with 100+ Belgian beers. It's also a great restaurant. Don't skip the mussels.
- ✓Greenville's food scene punches way above its weight — three MICHELIN Recommended restaurants (Jianna, The Anchorage, and Soby's New South Cuisine), a James Beard nominee (Jianna), and Coral for exceptional fresh seafood on South Main.
What are the best restaurants near Bon Secours Wellness Arena?+
Downtown Main Street surrounds the arena with incredible options. Jianna (MICHELIN Recommended, handmade pasta) and Abyss (raw bar, craft cocktails) are both on South Main, an 8-minute walk. Coral offers exceptional fresh seafood further down South Main. Soby's New South Cuisine is on Main Street with Wine Spectator-awarded wines. For something quick, City Tavern on North Main is steps from the arena.
Where should I go before a game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena?+
Yee-Haw Brewing Co. on McBee Avenue has a beer garden with great energy — perfect for pre-game. City Tavern on North Main is a classic no-frills pregame spot steps from the arena. Fire Forge Crafted Beer has a pet-friendly biergarten with rotating taps. Lefty's West End Tavern has elevated comfort food and smash burgers. All are within a 15-minute walk of the arena entrance.
How do I get to Bon Secours Wellness Arena without driving?+
Downtown Greenville is extremely walkable — most hotels, restaurants, and bars are within a 10-minute walk of the arena. Uber/Lyft are available throughout the area. Rideshare pickup/drop-off is on North Academy Street. From GSP airport, it's a 19-minute, $20-30 rideshare.
Is Bon Secours Wellness Arena cashless?+
Yes — 100% cashless for everything inside the arena including concessions and merchandise. Bring a credit/debit card or use Apple Pay/Google Pay. The arena also uses touchless Evolv security for faster entry.
What food is Greenville known for?+
Greenville's food scene is a mix of elevated Southern cuisine and creative chef-driven restaurants. The city has three MICHELIN Recommended restaurants (Jianna, The Anchorage, and Soby's New South Cuisine) and a James Beard nominee. Must-tries: cat-head biscuits at Biscuit Head, handmade pasta at Jianna, Southern fine dining at Soby's New South Cuisine, Coral for exceptional fresh seafood, and Scoundrel for sophisticated French sharing plates.
What drinks is Greenville known for?+
Greenville has a thriving craft beer scene — Yee-Haw Brewing Co. and Fire Forge Crafted Beer are local favorites. The cocktail scene is growing fast: Vault & Vator is a speakeasy with inventive craft cocktails, The Rabbit Hole is a whimsical wonderland cocktail lounge, and SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar has an impressive rooftop. The Trappe Door has 100+ Belgian beers in an underground cellar. Spirit & Bower at the Grand Bohemian Lodge is the upscale wine and spirits destination.
How far is the airport from Bon Secours Wellness Arena?+
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 19 minutes from downtown — about a $20-30 rideshare. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is ~1.5 hours away with more flight options if you need a backup or better fares.
What's the parking situation at Bon Secours Wellness Arena?+
Church Street Garage is the closest garage to the arena. Pre-reserve a spot via SpotHero to guarantee availability and save money. Free street parking is available after 6 PM and on weekends. Rideshare pickup/drop-off is on North Academy Street if you skip driving entirely.
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