Rob's SC Visit- A Quick Tour of Greenville and a Haunting

 When I visited my mother-in-law in June, I took a drive north to briefly walk around downtown Greenville, South Carolina and experience the city.  Today provides a quick look at some of the limited number of things I got to see., and a haunted hotel that I didn't get to go in... but good stories! 

UNDERGROUND COFFEE- I stopped in for a coffee in this place off Main Street. It actually IS underground!!  You have to go down a stairway and the shop is in a basement. It's dark inside, and has a darkly painted wooden ceiling and walls. The coffee was pretty good, although a bit strong for me. I recommend the Chocolate Chip cookies- loaded with chocolate. My mother-in-law loved them!  

CANDY STORES- There are two stores that specialize in candy sales- Rocket Fizz and Mast General Store. Despite the tons of candy, neither had grape licorice, which is what my sister-in-law Lisa has been looking for. 

PARKING ON MAIN STREET - You can find on street parking for 2 hours, free... but you have to get their early! 

THE WHISKEY HOTEL-  This business looked cool and old, but it wasn't open. It is a proposed restaurant and bar concept located at 724 S. Main St. It will feature a rooftop bar and terrace, a main floor with a bar, wine cellar, and stage, plus a signature Whiskey Hotel ribeye. In 2025, the project was under review by the Greenville Design Review Board. That's too bad, because it gave a "haunted" feeling.  

COOL DOG STORE! - I was pleased to see that a store that sells dog-related products, "Paw Paws" had a little Pride flag up. That was welcoming. They sell handcrafted collars, harnesses and leashes,made in SC, and they can embroider your dog's name on them. It's located at 816 South Maine Street, Greenville, SC.  Visit them at: https://pawpawsusa.com/ 

HOTEL WITH A HAUNTED HISTORY - The Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville, SC, is rumored to be haunted. There have been sightings of ghostly apparitions, strange noises, and objects moving on their own. Guests have reported seeing apparitions, including an elderly man disappearing around a corner. Some guests have reported lights turning on and off on their own, or sounds coming from areas where no one should be. Another guest encountered a ghostly man in a black coat, a figure often associated with the hotel's history and lore.