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  Below are links for information about our city and some local amenities to help you plan your visit to ChristmasVille in Rock Hill. Just click on the logo to the left of each description to learn more...but don't worry, the ChristmasVille site will stay open so you won't get lost!
  Great places to eat, sleep, relax, and have fun - Rock Hill, SC has them all. We hope you'll enjoy you're visit to ChristmasVille and will join us again for some of our other great events!


Local Information
  This is the City of Rock Hill's governmental web site. It's a great place to get an overview of Rock Hill - all of the facts, figures, and population info. But it's also a place to learn about things happening in our community relating to our neighborhoods and partnerships between city government and residents. Lots of information that will show you why we think our city is not only a great place to visit, but a great place to live and work as well!
  Join the Culture & Heritage Museums (Historic Brattonsville, McCelvey Center, Museum of York County, and the planned Museum of Life and the Environment) in understanding our past, the present, and our future.
  The Olde English District is one of eleven tourism regions located in South Carolina. The name refers to the region's early settlement by the English in the mid-1770's and to the Revolutionary War battles fought here. A great site to help you explore South Carolina's past as well as find things to do and places to enjoy that are found nowhere else but here!
  York County offers the best of small town living. Quiet neighborhoods flourish under canopies of trees. Churches and civic groups encourage fellowship among its neighbors. Educational and cultural groups encourage curiosity and personal growth.
  But York County also offers big city variety. Shopping, dining and entertainment at Manchester Village are not far from the rural life in western York County. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find in York County. Check here to find a hotel, restaurant, or other amenities in Rock Hill.
  Rock Hill PRT has a multi-talented professional staff to provide citizens of Rock Hill with a wholesome, quality program of leisure activities for all segments of the population. Our goal is to continue to plan future programs and develop facilities to enhance the quality of life Our parks and programs are your parks and programs.
   Rock Hill is a great place to live. We're a city devoted to parks and recreation. From nature parks to sports parks to trails and greenways, Rock Hill offers a healthy lifestyle with healthy activities - all in beautiful college-town atmosphere.
  The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism offers a myriad of resources for industry partners seeking assistance to promote, enhance, or grow their tourism product. Here you'll find information on matching grants for non-profit organizations looking to attract out-of-state-visitors to local events and festivals; and federally matching grants to help local and county governments build new or renovate existing recreational facilities.
  Nine welcome centers, which serve some 8 million visitors annually, are venues for brochures and discount coupons on the state’s tourism attributes. Cooperative advertising programs offer varying levels of participation for tourism organizations seeking to leverage limited marketing dollars by partnering with PRT. Extensive research and statistics on South Carolina’s tourism industry can be found here, as well.
  The Woman's Club of Rock Hill is one of forty Woman's Clubs. Since 1971, the Woman's Club of Rock Hill has owned its clubhouse, known as the Armstrong-Mauldin House. Located at 607 Aiken Avenue, it is a contributing property in the Charlotte Avenue/Aiken Avenue Historic District. In 2002, the Club organized a Designer Showhouse which provided improvements to the interior and exterior of the structure as well as adding landscaping to the grounds. The remainder of the property is now being improved through the Mauldin Gardens restoration project.
  The Rock Hill community continues its generous support of club projects to maintain this historic house and its grounds. Many know the Armstrong-Mauldin House well, since it is open to the public for weddings, anniversaries, holiday parties and meetings. To schedule an event of your own, please call 803-328-8888 and leave a voicemail message. You may also contact us through our website at www.womansclubofrockhill.org.

  The mission of the York County Library is to enrich and sustain the lives of the people of York County by providing library services that meet their informational, recreational, and lifelong learning needs.
  Serving York County, SC, the York County Library is headquartered in Rock Hill, with branches in Clover, Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and York. In addition, the Library provides its Bookmobile, which visits nursing homes, daycares, and other locations throughout the York County community, and homebound and outreach services.

Lodging

East Main Guest House
East Main Guest House - Located in the Historic District just a few blocks from the heart of Rock Hill, hospitality, comfort, and beauty await you. Your hosts, Melba (a professional interior designer) and Jerry (a TV weatherman), combined their talents and transformed this 1916 home into a tasteful blend of art, antiques, and color. Their efforts won Historic Rock Hill's Renovation Award and continue to win compliments from their guests. For something above the ordinary, reserve a room at East Main Guest House!
            
  Microtel Inns & Suites is one of the fastest-growing hotel chains in the US and the recipient of many awards and accolades over the years. Take it from those who know!
  For an unprecedented fifth consecutive year, Microtel Inns & Suites has been ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Economy/Budget Hotel Chains". Just one testament to our long-standing dedication of offering quality service and unmatched conveniences to our guests.
Restaurants, Eateries, and Pubs

  The Cookie Café  - "Cotton Alley" 113 East Main St., Suite 110

Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
   We are a cozy café specializing in offering a select variety of taste tempting cookies, candies, and other goodies, as well as freshly brewed coffee and refreshing beverages. We welcome you to come in and relax or just stop by for that quick "sugar fix" on the way to your destination.
   Are you looking for a special unique gift for your home, or occasion? If so, then please browse our fine variety of homemade crafts that are sure to delight. Whatever your pleasure, we're sure that you will find it here. Orders can also be taken for small groups and parties, so please keep us in mind for your gatherings as well.

Kinch's

Kinch's Restaurant - 123 Elk Avenue (across from City Hall)
Hours: Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch
  A unique restaurant that serves hot entrees, burgers, sandwiches, breakfast dishes, salads, and over 20 types of fresh vegetables! You're bound to find something you like here! Frequented by local politicians and area business people, Kinch's has been a Downtown gathering place for years now. Come enjoy Kinch's eclectic atmosphere and get a sample of what Southern food and hospitality are all about!

McHale's

McHale's Irish Restaurant & Pub - 122 E Main Street
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11:00 a.m. - Midnight, Thurs. & Fri., bar open until 2:00 a.m.

Kitchen open 'til 10:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and until Midnight on Thurs. & Fri.
  McHale’s served over 17,000 people in their first four months of operation in Rock Hill! Is it the luck of the Irish or just a great example of good food, good management, and good service that makes this business thrive? And thriving is what McHale’s is doing for lunch, dinner, and late night! Kids love the fish-n-chips, families like playing backgammon, and the twenty-to-thirty-something group loves the live music every Thursday night! McHale’s was also voted Best Place for Girls to Meet Guys by Winthrop University students and received several other “Johnnie Awards”, including Best New Restaurant. It’s now the place where locals go as well!

Oldtown Bistro - 135 Est Main Street
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sat. & Sun - 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  Located in the historic McCrory's building in Rock Hill, SC, Old Town Bistro is a great place to meet friends and enjoy a delicious meal.
Inspired by the everyday family cooking that we grew up with, you’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal in our casual and relaxed dining room. Experience our inventive cuisine, attentive service, and friendly atmosphere. Come see what makes us one of the most popular restaurants in town. For larger group events, ask about our Ballroom facilities.

The Station

The Station (William's Gulf) - 122 Oakland Avenue
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday, Lunch and Dinner
  In it's heyday, Williams Gulf Station was a popular gathering spot for many Rock Hill citizens. Federal, state, and local politicians regularly stopped here to meet with the locals and discuss political issues while shaking hands and drumming up support. Now people come here to enjoy the fine food and casual atmosphere that makes The Station something special! Enjoy their fresh in-season seafood, fresh pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more. Or just relax with friends in the separate bar area after work. The Station was the winner of the "Johnnie Award" for Best Date Night by Winthrop University students. Come discover what they already know - The Station is the place to be!

Thi's on Main

Thi's Place On Main - 210 East Main Street
Hours: Monday thru Friday, Lunch and Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Also open for special Downtown events on Saturdays)
  
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine and friendly staff make this a unique restaurant in the heart of Downtown Rock Hill. You must try the Pho (pronounced "fuh") - it's Vietnamese vegetable soup with your choice of meat added and it's a meal all by itself! Thi's On Main also serves stir-frys and other traditional oriental meals. Come in and see why locals and visitors alike think this is one of Rock Hill's most unique new restaurants!

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