Travelers Rest

This quintessential mountain town just north of Greenville is located only 25 minutes from Hendersonville.

Welcome to Travelers Rest

The home of Furman University, Travelers Rest features a classic main street with a quaint old town feel and access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. This quintessential mountain town just north of Greenville is located only 25 minutes from Hendersonville, North Carolina, and just 45 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina.

Key Features

Restaurant Paradise: Whether you're looking for a quick bite from one of the familiar favorites that line Route 25 or you're hitting Main Street to try something completely unique, Travelers Rest is packed with delicious restaurant options. Tacos, pizza, sushi, chicken ”whatever you crave, you won't need to go far!

Furman University: Furman, the oldest private university in South Carolina, has been educating liberal arts students for almost 200 years. Don your finest purple and cheer on the Paladins or relax with a stroll through campus, which has been listed as one of the most beautiful in America.

Nest Picks

Monkey Wrench Smokehouse

Barbecue is a true Southern tradition, and at Monkey Wrench Smokehouse, they take it seriously. Try the perfectly smoked pork, chicken, or ribs, or dig into succulent sides like fries finished with house-smoked salt and decadent baked mac and cheese. Save room for banana pudding!

Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse

Tandem believes in bringing people together through the medium of sweet and savory crepes and sustainable, amazing coffee. From the stunning coffee art to the colorful crepe creations, everything looks as good as it tastes!

Carolina Honey Bee Company

If you're interested in beekeeping, or just love fresh honey, Carolina Honey Bee Company needs to be on your list of places to check out. Here you'll find pure honey, cosmetics, beekeeping essentials' and even live bees, if you want to start your own hive!

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Travelers Rest, SC

25,747 people live in Travelers Rest, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $34,952. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,747

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$34,952

Average individual Income

Travelers Rest, SC

There's plenty to do around Travelers Rest, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

Walking Score

8

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Wellborn Winery, Country Corner Produce, and Williams Pit Stop.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Wellborn Winery page on Yelp Search 254 Mush Creek Rd on Google Maps	Dining	2.14 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Country Corner Produce page on Yelp Search 2324 N Hwy 25 on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.35 miles	6 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Williams Pit Stop page on Yelp Search 2001 US 25 on Google Maps	Dining	1.34 miles	17 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Grazers Famoda Farm to Table page on Yelp Search 7410 Mountain View Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.06 miles	4 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kennington Family Winery page on Yelp Search 507 Beaver Dam Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.78 miles	11 reviews	4.7/5 stars

Travelers Rest, SC

Population Households Employment

Travelers Rest has 9,352 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Travelers Rest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,747 people call Travelers Rest home. The population density is 244.76 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,747

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

48.87 / 51.13%

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9,352

Total Households

2.55

Average Household Size

$34,952

Average individual Income

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Travelers Rest, SC

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The following schools are within or nearby Travelers Rest. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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