Guidebook for Rock Hill
Food Scene
Legal Remedy Brewing
129 Oakland AveGreat outdoor patio, home brewed beer and family atmosphere.
The Flipside Restaurant
129 Caldwell StThe brussels sprouts are amazing!
Great for a nice dinner by the river in a cool historic building.
46 locals recommend
The Pump House - Casual Waterfront Dining
575 Herrons Ferry RoadGreat for a nice dinner by the river in a cool historic building.
The Dixie Pig
2007 Celanese RdThe BBQ here is the best!
Grumpy Brothers
295 Herlong AveGreat lunch and quick bites for coffee.
Great little bar & grill, a Rock Hill mainstay for more than 40 years. Near Winthrop University.
6 locals recommend
White Horse Restaurant
300 Technology Center WayGreat little bar & grill, a Rock Hill mainstay for more than 40 years. Near Winthrop University.
Texas Roadhouse
10400 E Independence BlvdCasual steakhouse. Great for families.
Mellow Mushroom
14835 Ballantyne Village WayThe BEST pizza in town! Right by the movie theater.
Entertainment & Activities
The title won't update in google maps. It's actually called the Old Town Amphitheater :) Great for live music in the summer. Upcoming shows include Lyle Lovett, Rick Springfield and Michael McDonald.
https://www.onlyinoldtown.com/concert
Rock Hill Economic Development
155 Johnston StreetThe title won't update in google maps. It's actually called the Old Town Amphitheater :) Great for live music in the summer. Upcoming shows include Lyle Lovett, Rick Springfield and Michael McDonald.
https://www.onlyinoldtown.com/concert
World-class bike racing arena. Even if you don't race bikes, it's a fun to go and be a spectator. Check here for schedule and see a race: http://www.cityofrockhill.com/departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks-facilities/giordana-velodrome
10 locals recommend
Giordana Velodrome
1000 Riverwalk ParkwayWorld-class bike racing arena. Even if you don't race bikes, it's a fun to go and be a spectator. Check here for schedule and see a race: http://www.cityofrockhill.com/departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks-facilities/giordana-velodrome
World-class BMX racetrack. Awesome way to spend an afternoon watching the athletes go off jumps on the track. Everyone will love it even if you don't know anything about BMX racing. Schedule of events here: http://cityofrockhill.com/departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks-facilities/rock-hill-bmx-supercross-track
12 locals recommend
Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track
1307 Riverwalk ParkwayWorld-class BMX racetrack. Awesome way to spend an afternoon watching the athletes go off jumps on the track. Everyone will love it even if you don't know anything about BMX racing. Schedule of events here: http://cityofrockhill.com/departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks-facilities/rock-hill-bmx-supercross-track
The Winthrop Eagles have great teams. Have a look here for great college baseball and basketball http://winthropeagles.com
Winthrop Coliseum
1162 Eden TerraceThe Winthrop Eagles have great teams. Have a look here for great college baseball and basketball http://winthropeagles.com
There are loads of community events happening in down town rock hill. Check this site for dates for the Farmers Market, Food Truck Fridays and other local events and celebrations https://www.onlyinoldtown.com
Rock Hill Downtown Historic District
East Main StreetThere are loads of community events happening in down town rock hill. Check this site for dates for the Farmers Market, Food Truck Fridays and other local events and celebrations https://www.onlyinoldtown.com
Arts & Culture
Living History Museum on a working plantation. Many historical buildings and interactive educational vignettes where you can learn about local history dating from the Revolutionary War.
12 locals recommend
Historic Brattonsville
1444 Brattonsville RdLiving History Museum on a working plantation. Many historical buildings and interactive educational vignettes where you can learn about local history dating from the Revolutionary War.
Main Street Bottle Shop
133 E Main StFun art and activity space where kids can play, learn and touch everything.
This beautiful historic home of one the area's founding families has been restored to perfection. A must-see for history nuts and folks that just love beautiful homes.
The White Home
258 E White StThis beautiful historic home of one the area's founding families has been restored to perfection. A must-see for history nuts and folks that just love beautiful homes.
Interesting natural history displays from around the world. Fun little nature walk, too.
9 locals recommend
Museum of York County
4621 Mt Gallant RdInteresting natural history displays from around the world. Fun little nature walk, too.
Music performances from opera to choral to classical and jazz are held throughout the year at the Barnes Recital Hall and open to the public. Most of them are free!
https://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/MUSIC/default.aspx?id=16455
Dance performances can be found here:
https://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/theatredance/default.aspx?id=13535
And check here for Art exhibitions:
https://www.winthrop.edu/galleries/
10 locals recommend
Winthrop University
701 Oakland AveMusic performances from opera to choral to classical and jazz are held throughout the year at the Barnes Recital Hall and open to the public. Most of them are free!
https://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/MUSIC/default.aspx?id=16455
Dance performances can be found here:
https://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/theatredance/default.aspx?id=13535
And check here for Art exhibitions:
https://www.winthrop.edu/galleries/
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park in downtown Rock Hill. Big trees, pretty lilypad pond where you can feed big goldfish. Great for a picnic or walking around with the kids.
24 locals recommend
Glencairn Gardens
725 Crest StBeautiful park in downtown Rock Hill. Big trees, pretty lilypad pond where you can feed big goldfish. Great for a picnic or walking around with the kids.
Nice place for a dip in the river, putting your boat in the water or just hanging out. Covered picnic areas and the swimming area has a little beach and is roped off for the kids.
12 locals recommend
Ebenezer Park
4490 Boatshore RdNice place for a dip in the river, putting your boat in the water or just hanging out. Covered picnic areas and the swimming area has a little beach and is roped off for the kids.
Not far from Rock Hill is a great way to spend a day outside. Fishing and beautiful hiking trails and a living history museum for the kids.
27 locals recommend
Kings Mountain State Park
1277 Park RoadNot far from Rock Hill is a great way to spend a day outside. Fishing and beautiful hiking trails and a living history museum for the kids.
Check out the ruins of a canal system that ran through York County on the Catawba River. It's a beautiful place for a walk in the woods and to see the spider lilies bloom in the river.
8 locals recommend
Landsford Canal State Park
2051 Park DrCheck out the ruins of a canal system that ran through York County on the Catawba River. It's a beautiful place for a walk in the woods and to see the spider lilies bloom in the river.
Great place to go for outdoor activities. There is canoeing and kayaking on the Catawba river. Call them for rental info. They also have horseback riding, bike trails (call for details) and also plenty of hiking trails. There's even a summer concert series outside. Check their site for all details: https://www.ascgreenway.org
10 locals recommend
Anne Springs Close Greenway - Complex Trailhead
971 Tom Hall StreetGreat place to go for outdoor activities. There is canoeing and kayaking on the Catawba river. Call them for rental info. They also have horseback riding, bike trails (call for details) and also plenty of hiking trails. There's even a summer concert series outside. Check their site for all details: https://www.ascgreenway.org