FORT MILL • ROCK HILL • TEGA CAY • YORK

Step Back into a Simpler Way of Life

Along the serene Western York County Scenic Byway, you will discover fields of hay, wheat and cotton. Watch goats, horses, and cattle roaming their natural element. The area’s rich agricultural heritage can still be experienced today in the area’s peach stands, historic cotton gins and family farms.

Architecture is also preserved along the byway, and can be seen in pastoral churches, historic attractions like Brattonsville, and charming downtown areas dense with landmark buildings.

Come discover the roots of the America we know today in one of the regions where the Revolutionary and Civil wars were fought.

Step Back into a Simpler Way of Life

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Byway HighlightsThese are some of the hallmark areas to check out on the byway and in the surrounding region. These locations along with all community highlights identified in this brochure are shown on the map at the end of the brochure.

Along the Byway:1. Historic Brattonsville, McConnells

2. Kings Mountain National Military Park, Blacksburg

3. Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg

4. Downtown York

5. Produce Stores & Stands

Nearby Attractions:6. Carowinds, Fort Mill, SC – Amusement Park

7. Catawba Cultural Center, Rock Hill – Native America Center

8. Glencairn Garden, Rock Hill – Award-winning Garden

9. Mainstreet Children’s Museum, Rock Hill

10. Town of Clover – Historic downtown and Nanny’s Mountain

Highlighted Events & FestivalsApril Strawberry Festival – Bush-N-Vine 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC https://www.bushnvinefarm.com/strawberry-festival.html

April – October   Main Street Market - 53 N. Congress Street, York, SC http://farmersmarket.yorkmg.org/york

June Ag +Art Tour | http://www.catawbaagandarttour.com

July Battle of Huck’s Defeat – Reenactment at Historic Brattonsville McConnells - Early July each year. Go to the website below for ongoing events at Historic Brattonsville - a jewel of the region. http://chmuseums.org/upcoming-events-hb/

August Summerfest 23 E. Liberty Street, York, SC | http://www.yorksummerfest.com/

September Pumpkin Festival – Bush-N-Vine 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC https://www.bushnvinefarm.com/pumpkin-festival.html

Harvest Day - Kings Mountain State Park 1277 Park Road Blacksburg, SC http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003906

September – October Corn Maze – Bush-N-Vine 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC https://www.bushnvinefarm.com/corn-maze.html

October Autumn Farm Festival - Black’s Produce 1800 Black Highway, York, SC http://www.blackspeachesandbakery.com/festival.html

Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Kings Mountain Kings Mountain National Military Park 1277 Park Road Blacksburg, SC October 7th - see the website for many ongoing events http://www.nps.gov/kimo/planyourvisit/events.htm

Apple Harvest Festival Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill 1860 Black Highway, York, SC http://windyhillorchard.com/

November Holiday Market - Inman Farms 1101 Black Hwy, York, SC http://inmanfarmsyorksc.webs.com/inman-farm-events

November - December Holiday Open House - Myersart 1281 Legion Road, Hickory Grove, SC http://www.myersart.net/artfair.htm

December Christmas Candlelight Tour – Historic Brattonsville 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC http://chmuseums.org/brattonsville/

Annual Christmas Home Tour Yorkville Historical Society, Downtown York, SC http://yorkvillehs.com/v2/christmas-in-olde-york/

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Eating & ShoppingFood:

1. Sharon Grill, Sharon Home cooking

2. Winn Express, Sharon Full Menu

3. Brownie’s Sales, Sharon Ready to purchase food

4. C & M Convenience Store, Hickory Grove  Sandwiches & more

5. Wilkerson Supply Company, Hickory Grove Café  Sandwiches

6. The Coal Yard, York Full Menu

7. The Garden Café, York Full Menu & Gift Shop

8. Jasmine Café Full Menu & Gift Shop

9. L-Cees Grill & Ice Cream, York Soda Shop & Gifts

10. Italian Garden Restaurant, York Full Menu

11. Palmetto Seafood Bar & Grill, York Full Menu

Shops:12. Wilkerson Supply Company, Hickory Grove

13. C & M Convenience Store, Hickory Grove

14. Myers Art Studio, Hickory Grove

15. Hill’s Store (Sharon Nursery & Garden Center), Sharon

16. McGill’s Store, SC 161

17. Hattie’s Antiques, York

18. Jasmine Café & Gifts, York

19. Leake’s Antiques, York

20. Old Master Putter Co, York

21. The Frame Outlet, York

22. The Men’s Shop, York

23. White Rose Antiques, York

24. The Outdoor Shop, York

HistoricWestern York County Scenic Byway is founded on history. These are some of the most popular spots for history buffs.

Historic Must-Sees:1. Historic Brattonsville, McConnells

2. Kings Mountain National Military Park

3. Museum of Western York County, Sharon

4. McGill’s Store (1883), SC 161

5. Downtown York - National Register Historic District and local York Historic District. The main streets to see include: Kings Mtn, Congress, Liberty, Jefferson, Wright, and College.

6. McCelvey Center, York

7. W. L. Hill Store (1913), Sharon

Highlighted Historic Churches & Cemeteries:8. Rose Hill Cemetary, York

9. Smyrna Associate Presbyterian Church (1832), Smyrna

10. Bullocks Creek Presbyterian Church (1769), Bullocks Creek

11. Bullocks Creek Cemetery, Bullocks Creek

12. Betheseda Presbyterian Church (1765), McConnells

13. Olivet Presbyterian Church (1842), McConnells

14. Bethany Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (1797), Clover

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Farms & Fresh Markets1. Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill, York

2. Sanders Peach Farm & Roadside Market, Filbert  (seasonal)

3. Bush-N-Vine Farm, York

4. Black’s Peaches & the Cotton Belt Bakery, York  (seasonal)

5. The Peach Tree, Filbert

6. Bryant’s Peaches (seasonal)

7. Inman Farms, York (seasonal)

Recreation1. Historic Brattonsville, McConnells 

Walt Schrader Trails

2. King’s Mountain State Park  trails, picnic tables, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, boating, equestrian trails, playgrounds, camping

3. Kings Mountain National Military Park  hiking, equestrian trails, picnic tables, camping, bird watching

4. Nanny’s Mountain, Clover trails, picnic tables,

5. Worth Mountain Park Wildlife Management Area  hunting, trails, fishing, mountain biking, bird watching

6. Draper Wildlife Management Area  hunting, trails, fishing, mountain biking, bird watching

7. City of York Parks trails, playgrounds, picnic tables, ball fields

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Tour SuggestionsSince this Scenic Highway is only 63 miles, tourists can travel the whole length of it in a relatively short time. Depending on your travel interests and the amount of time you have, here are some suggested tours:

Half-Day Tour: � Explore Kings Mountain State Park/Kings Mountain

National Military Park

� Stop for a snack at produce markets and McGill’s Store

� Explore downtown York or Brattonsville

Full Day Tour: � Explore Kings Mountain State Park/Kings

Mountain National Military Park

� Stop off at produce markets and McGill’s Store

� Grab a late lunch in downtown York and explore the historic district

� Head to Historic Brattonsville

� Explore downtown Sharon and the Historic Hill Mercantile

� Visit the Museum of Western York County

� Dinner at the Sharon Grill

Weekend Tour:

Day 1

� Explore Kings Mountain State Park/Kings Mountain National Military Park

� Stop off at produce markets and McGill’s Store

� Grab a late lunch in downtown York and explore the historic district

� Head to Historic Brattonsville

� Dinner in York or Sharon

Day 2

� Explore downtown Sharon and tour the Historic Hill Mercantile building

� Visit the Museum of Western York County

� Lunch with locals at the Sharon Grill

� Hike to the top of Worth Mountain or to the Broad River at Worth Mountain Park Wildlife Management Area

� Take in the charms of Hickory Grove and Smyrna

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WESTERN YORK COUNTY SCENIC BYWAY

For more information, contact:York County Visitors Center

452 S. Anderson Road | Rock Hill, SC (888) 702-1320 | (803) 329-5200

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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

York Chamber of Commerce

Culture & Heritage Museums

Olde English District

Museum of Western York County

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Byway & Regional HighlightsHistoric SitesEating & ShoppingFarms & Fresh MarketsRecreation

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