Rock Hill

城市概覽

Rock Hill is a city of around 75,000 along the Catawba River in the north-central section of the Piedmont of South Carolina about 150 miles (240 km) from the Atlantic Ocean and 75 miles (121 km) from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

History Succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples lived in the region for thousands of years, including the historic Catawba Indian Nation, whose members live near Rock Hill and form the only tribe in South Carolina that is federally recognized. Rock Hill became a town in the mid-1800s with the arrival of a rail line through the area. According to some accounts, the engineers marked the spot on the map and named it "Rocky Hill". The first passenger train arrived in 1852, and the first Rock Hill Post Office opened a few weeks later. Now that the town had a name, a railroad station, and a post office, it began to draw more settlers to the area. The rail line is still in use for freight transport, but passenger service is not available. At the beginning of the American Civil War, about half of Rock Hill's inhabitants were slaves, integral to local cotton production. Due to its position on the railroad, Rock Hill became a transfer point for Confederate soldiers and supplies moving to and from the front. When General Lee surrendered at the Appomattox Court House, it was a future Rock Hill resident who was responsible for waving the white flag: Captain Robert Moorman Sims, sent to inform Union troops that the Confederate troops wanted a truce. The Civil War changed Rock Hill tremendously, like elsewhere in the South. Rock Hill grew as a town, taking in war refugees, widows and their families, and the return of the men who had left to fight the war. Town life began to become more important than rural life. When the town was incorporated in 1870, most of the merchants in Rock Hill were former Confederate soldiers; many were entrepreneurs who were new to town, trying to start over. In 1961, Rock Hill was the setting for two significant events in the

如何抵達

By plane The nearest major airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT IATA) in Charlotte. For private flights, Rock Hill also has a general aviation airport, Rock Hill–York County Airport.

By car From Charlotte and Columbia: Take I-77 to exit number 79 and follow Dave Lyle Blvd. From Greenville and Atlanta: Take I-85 to exit number 109 and follow South Carolina HWY 5.

By bus The 82x bus operated by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers service from Charlotte to Rock Hill. Geared towards commuters, it goes from Rock Hill to Charlotte in the morning and from Charlotte to Rock Hill in the late afternoon. This schedule makes it usable for going to Rock Hill to spend a night or more, but not for a day trip.

當地交通

Downtown Rock Hill is easily accessible by foot, but the majority of Rock Hill is best accessed by car or bike. Rock Hill is a bicycle-friendly town with numerous bike routes located in the city – maps and other information are available from the city's website. My Ride is a free local bus system operating 7AM–7PM Monday–Saturday.

必看景點

Rock Hill is a historic city with a rich history of arts and culture. In its downtown, there are a variety of museums and art galleries. There are also thirty-one parks located throughout the city which offer miles of green, shaded trails and athletic fields.

1 Downtown Rock Hill, 154 E Main St (I-77, exit 79, take W Dave Lyle Blvd.). 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. (updated May 2018) 2 Riverwalk Rock Hill, 1 Herrons Ferry Rd (I-77, exit 79, take W Dave Lyle Blvd). A mixed-use community consisting of specialty shops, restaurants and hiking trails located along the Catawba River. (updated Jun 2017) 3 York County Museum, 4620 Mt Gallant Rd (I-77, exit 82-C, take Celanese Rd to W Mt Gallant Rd.), ☏ +1 803-329-2121. Natural history museum minutes away from downtown Rock Hill. (updated Jun 2017) 4 Cherry Park, 1466 Cherry Rd (I-77, exit 82-B, take S Cherry Rd). Vast green spaces with a 1.5-mile trail, picnic areas and numerous athletic fields on 70 acres of land. (updated Jun 2017) 5 Manchester Meadows, 337 E Mt Gallant Rd (I-77, exit 79 follow John Ross Pkwy.). Soccer complex with large green open space and running trails. (updated Jun 2017) 6 Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Rd (I-77, exit 82-C, follow Celanese Rd to W Mount Gallant Rd.). Large lakefront park with boat ramps, picnic areas and a 2-acre beach. (updated Jun 2017) 7 Glencairn Garden, 725 Crest Street (I-77, exit 79, take Dave Lyle to Charlotte Ave.), ☏ +1 803-329-5620. Famous Rock Hill landmark with numerous fountains, trails and blooming gardens (updated Jun 2017) 8 Manchester Cinemas, 1935 Cinema Dr (I-77, exit 79, take Dave Lyle to Tinsley Way), ☏ +1 844-462-7342. 14-screen theatre featuring new-release films, plush seating and concessions located in the Manchester Village area. (updated May 2018)

體驗活動

There are numerous outdoor activities to do in Rock Hill including hiking, biking, kayaking and zip-lining. Aside from outdoor activities, there are also indoor activities including bowling, movies and an indoor trampoline park. The city also hosts the Come See Me Festival, a spring festival which attracts people from across the state.

1 Come See Me Festival, 725 Crest Street, toll-free: +1-800-681-7635. Spring every year. Rock Hill's annual spring festival, celebrated for over 50 years, with music, food, and lots of activities and events. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Shakespeare Carolina. M-Th 6PM-midnight, F Sa 9AM-6PM. Founded in 1997, they produce Shakespeare plays during the summer. 3 Pinetuck Public Golf Course, 2578 Tuckaway Rd (I-77, exit 73, travel S Hwy 901), ☏ +1 803-327-1141. Public golf course ten minutes from downtown Rock Hill. (updated Jun 2017) 4 Canaan Zip-lining, 3111 Sand Island Rd (I-77, exit 82-C, Celeanese to Mt Gallant to Sand Island Rd.), ☏ +1 803-327-6932. Scenic canopy tours of the Catawba River minutes from downtown Rock Hill. (updated Jul 2017) 5 Rock Hill Tennis Center, 897 Maplewood Lane, ☏ +1 803-326-3841. Tennis center with eleven full-size tennis courts along Cherry Road. (updated May 2018) 6 Rock Hill Outdoor Center, Herrons Ferry Road (I-77 exit 82, north on Cherry Road, right in Riverwalk Pkwy.), ☏ +1 803-329-5632. 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. (updated May 2018) Cornhole National Championship Rock Hill Sports and Event Center. Annual event that brings all the best cornhole players to South Carolina for the biggest weekend of the year.

購物

Below is a listing of popular shopping areas in Rock Hill. There are also numerous local and chain stores found in Downtown Rock Hill and other locations along popular roads throughout the city.

1 Riverwalk Rock Hill, 1 Herrons Ferry Rd. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Rock H