Honea Path is a small town. There’s no getting around that, and honestly, we think that’s one of the best things about it.
You won’t spend your visit sitting in traffic or trying to decide which of dozens of attractions you have time to squeeze in. Instead, you can have breakfast at a local café, spend an afternoon browsing Main Street, find a good antique, listen to live music that evening and still have time to slow down.
At Briarwood Bed & Breakfast, we get to call Honea Path home, and we love the places and people that make this community special. So, if you’re staying with us, or just planning a visit, we’ve put together a few of the places we’d recommend adding to your list.
Where to Stay in Honea Path
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Honea Path, we’d love to welcome you to Briarwood Bed and Breakfast. Located on North Main Street, Briarwood puts you right in the middle of the community while giving you a comfortable place to come back to at the end of the day.
Our five guest rooms, The Elise, The Elizabeth, The Elle, The Hanks, and The Marshall, each have their own character, and the shared spaces throughout the home give you plenty of room to sit back and enjoy the property.
One of the things we love about staying in a small town is that you can spend the day getting to know the area and then come back to a place that feels a little more personal than a traditional hotel.
Where to Eat in Honea Path
One of the easiest ways to get to know a town is to eat there.
Honea Path has several locally owned restaurants where you can grab a good breakfast before heading out for the day or sit down for a relaxed meal after exploring downtown.
Little Biscuit Barn
If you’re looking for a local breakfast spot, Little Biscuit Barn is one we always recommend. The restaurant opened in 1984 and recently celebrated 42 years in the community. What began as Marlene Alewine’s dream of owning her own restaurant has grown into a longtime family tradition.
Stop in for one of their famous biscuits and a taste of a Honea Path favorite that’s been serving the community for more than four decades.
Town Cafe of Honea Path
Right on North Main Street, Town Cafe is the kind of hometown restaurant that fits perfectly into a visit to Honea Path. Stop in for breakfast or lunch, then take a walk around downtown afterward. You won’t have to go far.
Grace’s Restaurant
Located at 26 N. Main Street, Grace’s Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with everything from biscuits, eggs and grits to burgers, sandwiches and classic comfort food.
The Melt Pizzeria
When pizza sounds better than anything else, head to The Melt Pizzeria on E. Greer Street.
Pizza, calzones, wings and other casual favorites make it an easy dinner option, especially after you’ve spent the day out exploring.
Take a Walk Around Downtown Honea Path
You don’t need a full afternoon of planned activities to enjoy downtown Honea Path.
In fact, we’d suggest doing the opposite. Take your time on Main Street. Browse the local shops. Step inside an antique store and see what you find. Pick up something you weren’t expecting to find. Stop for a bite to eat.
Downtown is small enough that you can actually take it all in without feeling like you’re trying to cover miles of ground.
And if you’re someone who enjoys antiques, Honea Path is worth taking your time with. You never quite know what you’ll come across.
Spend an Evening at The Fiddle & Bow
For live music, make your way to The Fiddle and Bow Music Hall & Southern Folk Art Gallery at 45 N. Main Street.
It’s one of the places that really captures the character of Honea Path. You get live music, Southern folk art and a local gathering place all in the heart of downtown.
Check their schedule before your visit to see what’s happening while you’re in town. If there’s a show during your stay, it’s a great way to spend an evening without having to leave Honea Path.
Visit the Honea Path Farmers Market
Honea Path has also been putting some new energy into its downtown gathering spaces.
The town recently opened its Open-Air Pavilion and Farmers Market, giving local vendors and the community a new place to come together.
If you’re visiting when the market is open, stop by and see what’s available. It’s another simple way to spend some time downtown and support the people who make the community what it is.
For current market dates and local events, be sure to check the Town of Honea Path‘s updates before your visit.
Take a Short Drive to Belton
One of the best things about staying in Honea Path is that Belton is right nearby.
The two towns are close enough that you can easily spend part of your trip in Honea Path and part of it in Belton without turning your getaway into a road trip.
And Belton has plenty of its own small-town charm.
Spend Some Time Around Belton Square
From the Standpipe, make your way toward Belton Square and take some time to walk around.
You’ll find historic buildings, local businesses and plenty of places to browse. Like Honea Path, Belton is a town where slowing down and looking around is part of the experience.
Visit the Old Train Depot
Belton’s old train depot is now home to the Belton Area Museum Association, including the Ruth Drake Museum and the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame.
The Ruth Drake Museum gives visitors a look at the area’s agricultural, industrial and railroad history, while the depot itself is a reminder of how important the railroad once was to communities throughout the Upstate.
If you’re interested in local history, it’s worth putting on your list.
Go Antiquing at Standpipe Antiques
If you enjoy antiques, make some room in your afternoon for Standpipe Antiques.
It’s a large antique shop with multiple vendors and plenty to look through, from furniture and home décor to collectibles and vintage finds.
Give yourself more time than you think you’ll need. There’s a lot to see.
Make the Trip to Grits & Groceries
If we had to give you one recommendation outside of Honea Path and Belton that we really wouldn’t want you to miss, it would be Grits & Groceries.
Located at 2440 Due West Highway in Belton, Grits & Groceries is known for its Southern-inspired food and use of local ingredients whenever possible. The restaurant has also received national attention from Food Network, PBS, and The New York Times.
It’s not right in downtown Belton, but if you’re already in the area, it’s worth the drive.
If you’re anywhere near Honea Path or Belton, put Grits & Groceries on your list.
How We’d Spend a Day Around Honea Path & Belton
If you’re staying with us and want to see a little of both towns, here’s one way we’d plan the day:
Start with breakfast.
Head to Little Biscuit Barn, Town Cafe or Grace’s.
Spend the morning in Honea Path.
Take a stroll along Main Street, browse the local shops and spend some time antiquing.
Leave some time for shopping.
Standpipe Antiques and The Mercantile are both worth a look.
Make your way to Grits & Groceries.
Come hungry.
Head back to Honea Path for the evening.
If The Fiddle & Bow has live music scheduled, that’s a great way to finish the day.
Then come back to Briarwood and enjoy a quiet evening.
Stay With Us in Honea Path
If you’re planning a visit to Honea Path, we’d love to have you stay at Briarwood Bed and Breakfast.
Spend a day getting to know Honea Path, take a short trip over to Belton, find a few local favorites of your own, and then come back to Briarwood at the end of the day.