November | Are you looking to end the year with an adventure? How to ride Amtrak in Greenville was our most-clicked article to round out the year.
Photo by Amtrak
Train travel is booming. In the last year, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) has served 24+ million riders, and in 2023, Greenville’s station served 8,851.
The more sustainable, often scenic, and middle seat-less cousin to flying, train travel could play a part in your next vacation — here’s how to do it locally.
Meet the Crescent
If you’re leaving from Greenville’s station, you’ll be riding on the Crescent with service from New York to New Orleans:
WiFi | There is free WiFi, and you are allowed to use your phone the entire ride. Pro tip: Outlets are more accessible in first or business class + sleeper cars.
Food + Drink | This train offers flexible dining (complimentary meals for private room travelers) + cafe service (snacks and drinks for purchase).
Accommodations | The Crescent features coach seats + various private roomettes and bedrooms.
Click the button below for where to go, how much it will cost, and how long it will take.
Which of the following is a real perk of riding Amtrak?
A. You can BYOB in sleeping car accommodations B. There are no middle seats C. You can bring dogs/cats on trips under 7 hours for a fee D. All of the above
Rivalry Week | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino & Van Gogh | $40 | Show support for your team by painting a Gamecock or a Tiger.
adidas Employee Store Open House | Nov. 15-Dec. 2 | 10 Quest Ln. | Extended store hours | For a limited time, adidas is giving insider access to its Employee Store; score up to 50% off adidas gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season.*
Shucksgiving | 5-9:30 p.m. | SOCIETY Sandwich Bar & Social Club | Free entry | Spend Thanksgiving eve at this block party featuring live music, an oyster roast, and other bites, all supporting March of Dimes.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Meal | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Avenue | $25+ | Enjoy a Thanksgiving Day lunch or dinner without having to turn on your oven.
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For the first time since 2013, the Palmetto Bowl will feature a pair of ranked opponents. Clemson is No. 12 + Carolina is No. 16 in the AP Poll going into Saturday’s 12 p.m. matchup in Death Valley. We’ve got our eyes on the College Football Playoff rankings which come out tomorrow, Nov. 26.
Development
Greenville’s Design Review Board reviewed four applications for the Mosaic Development planned along Academy Street. Architectural details and materials for Phase I (three five-story, mixed-use buildings) were approved. Pieces of Phase II were approved with other elements of the project deferred to a future meeting. Read a full breakdown. (Upstate Business Journal)
Closing
It’s the end of an era. After 50+ years, Mr. Knickerbocker will close its Clemson Store, shifting to an online format for sales. You have the rest of football season to shop with it officially shuttering on Dec. 31. (Greenville News)
Civic
Do you have questions about the remaining debris pick ups in the city limits? Email debris@greenvillesc.gov with your name, address, a brief description of the size of the pile, and a photo (if possible). Reminder: A final pass for debris in the City of Greenville will begin Dec. 9.
Listen
We have a suggestion for your next trail stroll. Local podcast Upstate Trail Talks hosted BikeWalkGVL’s Mary McGowan + and Upstate Greenways and Trails Alliance’s Sam Davis to talk about the quick response from Greenvillians to clean up the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail after Hurricane Helene.
Real Estate
This Mansion Monday, we’re headed to the penthouse of 125 Rhett St. in Downtown Greenville. For $3,493,000, live in two combined condos with a custom-built stone gas fireplace, views of both the mountains and the city, and an elevator exclusively serving your unit.
Eat
If pie isn’t your thing, consider bringing a box of seasonal donuts to Thanksgiving. Scout’s Doughnuts is taking preorders for its box with apple cider, maple bourbon bacon, pumpkin cheesecake, s’mores, chai, and sweet potato crunch doughnuts.
Finance
This leading card is one of the best-kept secrets for managing debt. The key: Transfer your existing balance and pay it down as much as possible during the intro period (this one offers 0% interest until 2026).*
Holiday Pick
For a limited time, you can give the gift of a lifetime of languages for less. Think: Forever access to all of Rosetta Stone’s immersive + engaging lessons at more than 60% off. Snag the deal.*
Travel
Going’s “Best sale of 2024” is here with up to 50% off select memberships for a limited time. Sign up to save an average of $500 on international flights.*
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If we had a Thanksgiving Day Parade...
These balloons deserve their moment in Herald Square. | Photo via Macy’s Event Media + GVLtoday
Picture this: You just woke up on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and you plod into the living room to turn on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as you eat breakfast and prepare yourself for a day of feasting.
The annual New York City parade has been broadcast since 1924, but we’re turning this 100-year-old tradition on its head by re-imagining it to be entirely Greenville-themed. Step aside, Al, Savannah, and Hoda — we’ll take it from here.
Click the button below for an immersive experience into the inaugural GVLtoday Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
A king size sherpa electric blanket that’s 22% off for early Black Friday. Save $30 on this warm, washable electric blanket, great for yourself or as a holiday gift for a friend.
When you turn on the TV this turkey day, you may not see these stellar balloons (if I do say so myself), but you will see The Carolina Band + The Maudin Mavettes, so that’s pretty exciting, too.
