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City in South Carolina, United States
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Rock Hill is a small city in the Olde English District of South Carolina approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Charlotte and 70 miles (110 km) north of Columbia.
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Twelve historic contiguous buildings built between 1870 and 1931 with a few shops, museums, restaurants, museums, and a park featuring a large fountain and benches.
A mixed-use community consisting of specialty shops, restaurants and hiking trails located along the Catawba River.
Natural history museum minutes away from downtown Rock Hill.
Vast green spaces with a 1.5-mile trail, picnic areas and numerous athletic fields on 70 acres of land.
Soccer complex with large green open space and running trails.
Large lakefront park with boat ramps, picnic areas and a 2-acre beach.
Famous Rock Hill landmark with numerous fountains, trails and blooming gardens
14-screen theatre featuring new-release films, plush seating and concessions located in the Manchester Village area.
Rock Hill's annual spring festival, celebrated for over 50 years, with music, food, and lots of activities and events.
Founded in 1997, they produce Shakespeare plays during the summer.
Public golf course ten minutes from downtown Rock Hill.
Scenic canopy tours of the Catawba River minutes from downtown Rock Hill.
Tennis center with eleven full-size tennis courts along Cherry Road.
Major outdoor sports complex with hiking and mountain bike trails, soccer fields, open spaces, a world-class velodrome and BMX course, and a planned outdoor rock-climbing course.
Relaxed bistro with a cool vibe featuring a Southern-style menu, specialty cocktails and brews on-tap.
Sophisticated, riverfront outpost featuring New American cuisine, craft cocktails and a rooftop bar.
Classic burger joint featuring American and Greek plates.
Intimate locale serving familiar barbecue grub such as pulled pork & ribs in low-key surrounds.
Casual diner serving home-cut fries and juicy burgers that are proclaimed as being, “best burgers in town.”
South Carolina chain offering breakfast, burgers and sandwiches in a colorful beach-setting.
Sporty pizza parlor offering hand-tossed New York-style pies in an upbeat setting.
Sit-down Italian restaurant offering traditional family dishes.
Local Italian restaurant offering classic Italian & Greek dishes.
Cozy standby with subtle lighting and traditional Chinese dishes.
Upcoming Japanese restaurant featuring hibachi and sushi.
Fast-service Thai restaurant offering healthy options in a cozy setting.
Local Mexican hang-out with small plates, quick bites and plenty of healthy options.
French cafe offering counter-serve coffee and freshly baked goods.
Cozy café featuring small plates, coffee as well as beer and wine.
Cozy, casual, fast-service coffee shop with locally brewed coffee and espresso.
Trendy brewpub with tasty burgers and Buffalo-style wings.
Low-key venue featuring more than 40 craft beers, plus thin-crust Neapolitan style pizza.
Low-key bar featuring burgers, chicken tenders and great for groups.
Industrial-chic haunt for craft beer and classic American food.
Edgy craft beer spot with local brews.
Modern hotel with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and business center.
Contemporary lodging with free hot breakfast and wi-fi with an outdoor pool and fitness center.
Traditional all-suite hotel with an indoor pool and gym.
Contemporary hotel featuring a casual restaurant, fitness center and indoor pool.
Bright studio & suites with kitchenettes, a gym, indoor pool and outdoor grills.
Straightforward hotel with contemporary rooms, an indoor pool and business center.
Small mall with anchors such as Belk, JCPenney and Sears along with small specialty shops.
Shopping area consisting of major anchors such as Target, Dick's, and Best Buy as well as small specialty stores and restaurants.
Shopping area along Herlong Ave on the northwest side of town featuring an LA Fitness, Talbot’s, Jos. A. Bank, and many other smaller shops and restaurants.
Shopping center along Cherry Road and across from Winthrop University with numerous shops, restaurants and an organic grocery store.
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The 82x bus operated by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers service from Charlotte to Rock Hill.
Downtown Rock Hill is easily accessible by foot, but the majority of Rock Hill is best accessed by car or bike.
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