The perfect fall Saturday in Greenville
Caroline McNeely, Social Media Manager
Wrapped in a cozy blanket, you sip a pumpkin spice latte with a crisp breeze outside and the smell of that new pumpkin marshmallow candle makes your mind free from any worries the week brought. The morning sunlight beams through the windows promising a perfect fall Saturday ahead of you.
With a morning like that, how could you not have the perfect fall Saturday? Even J.K. Rowling said, “Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple.” Lucky for those in the Upstate of South Carolina and surrounding areas, Greenville has plenty to offer for your dream autumn agenda.
USA Today ranked Greenville, South Carolina in the top 10 best places for a fall getaway in 2023. Greenville has grown 3.21% since 2020 in population, so Greenville is doing something right to have more people visit or permanently stay.
The first step to conquering an all-things-fall day requires a morning started with pumpkin or cinnamon-flavored coffee and your breakfast item of choice. Make your way to one of the coziest coffee shop atmospheres in Greenville: The Village Grind. It offers a range of coffee and non-coffee options[CM1] , like their Toffee Latte containing pecan, caramel and chocolate house-made syrups. You will choose from different pastry and doughnut options depending on the Saturday that you visit.
Enjoy the coffee and let your mind have a break from reality for a moment as you drink that pumpkin or cinnamon-flavored drink. The next step will require a spot for a delicious lunch.
Only 10 minutes away from the Village Grind, the Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery will provide the perfect outdoor lunch spot on a breezy Saturday afternoon. Order one of the Café’s unique sandwiches or café items. The Turkey pesto sandwich is the best item to enjoy as you sit around the family and dog-friendly picnic area, decorated with fall decorations, and enjoy the weather.
To accomplish the perfect fall Saturday in Greenville, it is crucial to start it off slow, peaceful and cozy. The next step will channel your adventurous side as your journey north of Greenville to Sky Top Orchard.
Whether you are bringing your children, your friends or you are adventuring by yourself, Sky Top Orchard has something for everyone to enjoy. From playgrounds and apple canons to apple-picking and hayrides, Sky Top is the best Saturday afternoon entertainment for all the fall feelings. The decorations will scream fall with pumpkins, hay, apples and scarecrows.
While at Sky Top, eat some of their famous apple cider doughnuts. They are so good that locals will often only visit for a dozen of the doughnuts during the fall season. Don’t be concerned about the people in line for doughnuts. The line moves fast if you send whoever you are with to grab a delicious cup of apple cider while you wait.
After you have explored the grounds of Sky Top, experiencing the apple canons, bamboo forest and petting zoo, it’s time to cozy up for the evening in the comforts of your own home.
The immediate step following your arrival home is lighting a pumpkin or cinnamon-scented candle and change into comfortable clothes for the evening.
This last step brings ease to the ending of your day as you cook your favorite comfort meal on a chilly day. It is subjective to whoever is making the meal, of course, as not everyone’s favorite comfort meal is going to be meatballs and spaghetti. It is crucial that the meal preparation is simple and does not create unnecessary work. In this step, I choose the classic crockpot meal of white chicken chili accompanied by a pan of cornbread.
Curl up with the softest blanket you own, with your comfort meal in hand, as you press those little buttons that will turn on your favorite movie or show. With the crisp air outside, reflect on the adventures of the day as the ease of the evening allows your mind and body relax. Allow the smells, sounds, tastes and sights create the perfect ending to the perfect fall Saturday in Greenville, South Carolina.
