You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at North Greenville University (Tigerville, SC) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Tigerville Cafe Cafe / breakfast
The one true local spot; coffee and breakfast on N Tigerville Rd, minutes from campus
Sidewall Pizza Company Pizza
Beloved pizza-and-ice-cream spot in downtown Travelers Rest, ~15 min down Hwy 414/276
Tandem Creperie & Coffeehouse Crepes / coffee
Sweet and savory crepes in downtown TR; popular hangout and casual study spot, ~15 min
Whistle Stop at the American Cafe Diner
Classic American cafe in old downtown Travelers Rest; big cheap breakfasts, ~15 min
Farmhouse Tacos Tacos
Farm-to-table tacos on Main St in Travelers Rest; group-dinner favorite, ~15 min
Upcountry Provisions Bakery / sandwiches
TR bakery-bistro with sandwiches, pastries and live music nights, ~15 min
Ingles Markets Grocery
Nearest full grocery store, in Travelers Rest on Hwy 25, ~15 min from campus
Walmart Supercenter Big box
9 Benton Rd, Travelers Rest; groceries, dorm gear, pharmacy, ~15 min drive
CVS Pharmacy Pharmacy
200 Hwy 25 N in Travelers Rest; nearest chain pharmacy, ~15 min
Tigerville General Store General store
Renovated historic country store beside campus for snacks and basics
Cherrydale Point Shopping center
Big retail strip on Poinsett Hwy, north Greenville; chains and Target-style runs, ~25 min
Bank of Travelers Rest Local bank
Hometown bank with an ATM in NGU's student center; full branches in TR, ~15 min
United Community Bank Bank
Branch at Roe Center Ct in Travelers Rest, ~15 min from campus
TD Bank National bank
Travelers Rest branch on the Main St corridor; nearest big-name bank, ~15 min
Prisma Health Urgent Care - Travelers Rest Urgent care
Walk-in care ~15 min away; North Greenville Hospital ER is also in TR
Tigerville Post Office Post office
Tiny 29688 office on Tigerville Rd minutes from campus for mail and packages
Greenville County Library - TR Branch Library / study
Sarah Dobey Jones branch in TR; quiet off-campus study, free Wi-Fi, ~15 min
Walmart Auto Care Center Auto
Cheap oil changes, tires and batteries at the TR Supercenter, ~15 min
Swamp Rabbit Trail Bike / run
22-mile paved trail; hop on in downtown Travelers Rest and ride to Greenville, ~15 min
Falls Park & Downtown Greenville Day out
Liberty Bridge, waterfalls and free people-watching on Main St, ~30 min
Crusaders Game Day Campus
Football at Younts Stadium plus basketball and baseball; free or cheap with student ID
Paris Mountain State Park Outdoors
Hiking, lake swimming and mountain biking ~25 min toward Greenville
Caesars Head & Scenic Hwy 11 Blue Ridge
Overlooks, waterfalls and Table Rock views 35-40 min northwest; classic Saturday hike
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.