Simpsonville, part of South Carolina’s Golden Strip, blends small-town charm with big-city attractions. From vintage arcade games and German brews to live concerts at the CCNB Amphitheatre, Simpsonville offers a unique mix of history, entertainment, and local flavor. Discover why this inviting town is perfect for savoring Southern hospitality!


Savoring Simpsonville

Together with neighbors Mauldin and Fountain Inn, Simpsonville forms part of the Golden Strip, an area of southern Greenville County that straddles I-385. Once a stagecoach stop, Simpsonville dates back to 1838 when local farmer Peter Simpson started a blacksmithing operation. Simpsonville’s downtown is marked by a landmark brick clocktower that overlooks Main Street and the working railroad that runs through the town’s center. While Simpsonville still has plenty of small-town feel with quaint shops and corner eateries, it also has some big-time amenities. Outside downtown, the 15,000-seat CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park brings in national headliner musicians like Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, The Doobie Brothers, and Counting Crows.

Four Polaroid photographs depict fun in Simpsonville, SC: murals, the Fair at Heritage Park, The Slice restaurant, and the infamous Clocktower.

SEE

Unlike many museums, the Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum is definitely not a “hands-off, don’t touch” kind of place. More than 50 games, including classics like pinball, Pac-Man, Frogger, and ice-hockey foosball, are ready for guests to play.

A Polaroid photograph of Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum in Simpsonville, SC.

SAVOR

When you’re all done playing Pinball Wizard, stroll to Ice Cream Station. Located in an old-time train depot in the center of town, this walk-up ice cream shop offers a wide variety of tasty frozen treats.

A Polaroid photograph of Ice Cream Station in Simpsonville, SC.

SIP

Stop by Unterhausen: The Castle Cellar Pub—if you can find it! Along with a German-inspired menu, the underground cellar pub, named after a small village in the Baden-Wurttemberg region of Germany, features an extensive list of European brews.

The exterior of Unterhausen: Castle Cellar Pub in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

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The Heritage Park Railway at Heritage Park is a miniature replica steam engine like the trains that passed through Simpsonville for many years, which people of all ages can climb aboard. Once an old-school feed-and-seed store that had been a mainstay in downtown Simpsonville for 100 years, Vaughn’s Food Hall is now serving the culinary needs of those with grumbling stomachs, offering a plethora of food and drink options. Nearby, check out Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards for food, fun, beer, and camaraderie. Stella’s Southern Bistro offers cuisine inspired by the coastal Carolinas and the American South.


A black-and-white graphic illustration of a clocktower and a stagecoach.