Fountain Inn

ABOUT THE AREA

Fountain Inn, SC makes up part of the Golden Strip which also includes Mauldin and Simpsonville. Originally it served as a stagecoach town as people traveled from Columbia to Greenville. Today, Fountain Inn is one of the top moved to areas in the Upstate. 

You might be wondering just how the name Fountain Inn came about. It was actually named based on a historic hotel that had a fountain out front that fed off of the local spring, hence the origins of the name. 

You can start your day over at Steam Coffee and Cream, a local coffee shop which has some of the best coffee we've ever had! For lunch, stop by Sweet Catherine's which is an amazing delicatessen specializing in homemade southern cuisine. If you're looking to grab a beer, Growler Haus is the place to go! They have a wide variety of both local and regional beers that you can have both on tap or take with you in a can. 

Looking for different things to do in Fountain Inn? First, they have a splash pad right downtown which is perfect for kids. For evening activities, check out the Younts Center for different Broadway musicals and local plays. You can even start the Swamp Rabbit Trail which will lead you to Travelers Rest!

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