Travelers Rest, SC

Travelers Rest, or “TR” as many say, is a quiet southern town. The little city is located in the northernmost part of Greenville County and sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. The current median home value in Travelers Rest is $174,495. The small town only houses 4,576 people as of 2016, which makes the city a charming, close-knit community with an abundance of character. Travelers Rest locals can easily enjoy everything the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer, as the mountain peaks overlook the city. Hiking, fishing, and hunting are frequent hobbies of the city’s natives. One especially popular hiking destination is Caesar’s Head State Park, famous for the breathtaking lookout views that can be admired on the park’s trails. Another well-visited outdoor destination in the city is the Trailblazer Park, which connects to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The park also hosts a farmers’ market on the weekends that attracts residents and visitors alike. In addition, the city has many antique and specialty shops owned by residents of the area and show off the city’s character. TR residents also enjoy the short hour-long commute to Asheville, North Carolina, making it an easy day-trip on the weekends. Travelers Rest is part of the Greenville County School District. There are 8 elementary schools zoned for this district (Duncan Chapel, Heritage, Armstrong, Slater Marietta, Travelers Rest, Mountain View, Tigerville, and Gateway), 4 middle schools (Berea, Blue Ridge, Sevier, and Northwest), and 3 high schools (Blue Ridge, Travelers Rest, and Wade Hampton).

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